Croissante

"Croissante has built a name for itself based on its croissants, serving traditional and not-so-traditional viennoiserie, such as the popular cube croissant, and fresh fruit-filled versions like the mango croissant. And while most of the pastries are easily available to-go, the bakery also offers some special brunch options before 3 p.m. There’s a 72-layer French toast; the chicken and croffle, a croissant given a waffle press treatment; a croque-monsieur; and a dine-in-only shakshouka to linger over." - Dianne de Guzman, Cathy Park

"Whether you’re the type to chase down viral croissants — those spiral- or cube-shaped pastries that are everywhere on social media — or just prefer a solid pastry, Croissante is a worthwhile place to visit. The croissants are the star, and it’s easy to over-order between the cube croissant French toast, the classics, fruit-filled versions like the chocolate strawberry croissant, and the savory options. If you can, save some room to try other options, such as the shop’s cakes and tarts, which are often overlooked amongst the viennoiserie. Seating tends to fill up on busier days, so have a backup plan for where you’ll eagerly eat your well-deserved little treats." - Cathy Park

"Croissanté offers cube croissants for $10, notable for their butter quality." - Becky Duffett

"Croissanté is a newer patisserie in Santa Clara with a robust selection of pastries. While it has a mix of classic croissants, this spot verges into trendier options such as a spiral croissant and a cube croissant. The cube croissant is part-croissant, part-loaf, resulting in a new product that’s uniquely Croissanté. Beyond the cube, check out the croissants stuffed with fresh fruit." - Dianne de Guzman, Becky Duffett