Where to find the cheapest croissant at Melbourne Airport
After an unnecessarily niche transport post? Read on!
The context
Terminal 4 at Melbourne Airport was rebuilt in 2015. It includes expanded passenger capacity, self-service kiosks and a large new shopping and dining area just inside the security checkpoint. The 30 outlets here vary from cafes to clothes shops.
The need
Croissants are a staple for many an early morning airline passenger. They are reasonably small, can be eaten by hand and are quick to prepare.
Around 35 million people pass through Melbourne Airport each year. With this figure expected to double by 2038, the demand for croissants will certainly increase as well. This is obviously subject to eating habits, transport needs and butter prices.
The options
I conducted a field survey while waiting for a flight last week. I found eight food outlets in Terminal 4 that offer croissants on their menu:
- Brasserie Bread
- Brunetti
- Icons
- Krispy Kreme
- Muffin Break
- Quikshots
- Sixpence Pies
- VLocity
All are located in the main food/shopping area, except for VLocity which is located at Gate 13.
The results
My survey results, in ascending order of price (for a plain croissant) are:
| Outlet | Plain croissant | Ham & cheese croissant |
| Krispy Kreme | $4:95 | $6:95 |
| Icons | $5 | N/A |
| Sixpence Pies | $5 | $8 |
| Brunetti | $5:90 (cornetto) | $11:90 (cornetto) |
| Brasserie Bread | $6 | $11 |
| Quikshots | $6 | $9:90 |
| VLocity | $6 | $9:90 |
| Muffin Break | N/A | $8:50 |
On price, it seems that Krispy Kreme just takes out first place for both plain and ham & cheese croissants at $4:95 and $6:95 respectively
Finally, I should note that I didn’t try any of them so I can’t speak to their size or quality. These prices are also obviously subject to change.
So next time you’re hanging around Terminal 4 and waiting for that early morning flight, this guide should help you out. Enjoy!