Breakfast situation with fresh solid bakes from homebaker NewDeli!

A hunk of intense nuttiness, their Almond Croissant ($5.40) was real substantial. Perhaps a little dense in comparison to a usual croissant but the buttery quality is very enjoyable and the layers within are not too dry. Studded generously with almond flakes and dusted in powdered icing sugar, the crunchy number is also sweet and fragrant.

The Pesto Cheddar & Tomato Croissant ($5) was definitely my favourite of the lot. Not the typical savoury croissant, the flavour combination was very complementary. Flaky, airy, and buttery, the texture was on point. The lamination was also pretty good with the pesto found in several layers. However, lighter on the sweet tangy notes of the tomato and the earthiness from the pesto blend, the bake had a more pronounced taste of cheddar in my opinion. Hence, it could certainly use a little more filling, extra pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes to balance out the flavour of the pastry.

As for the Vanilla Kouign Amann ($4.50) and Matcha Kouign Amann ($4.80), the sugared laminated pastries were really well-executed - all sticky, buttery, crispy, flaky, and tender. Both were also fragrant and had their distinct flavour; the gentle sweetness from the vanilla and the earthy, bittersweetness from the matcha. The caramelised top was not too cloying as well, making it ideal for breakfast or tea time.