Elevate your croissant experience to new heights with La Haute Croissanterie at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Here, centuries of French tradition unite with global innovation to create an unforgettable gastronomic encounter. Each bite is a feast of golden perfection, crafted from the marriage of pure butter and indulgent local flavours. Join us for an elegant brunch in our sophisticated Esprit Noir, or indulge in a decadent afternoon treat. An epicurean journey of exclusive luxury awaits.
Our Croissant Couturiers are dedicated to creating gastronomic experiences of precision and beauty. All croissants are crafted in-house to a perfected traditional French recipe, using strict proportions of pure butter and high-quality flour. We pair them with exclusive local ingredients of the highest quality. Each creation is a testament to our commitment to refined elegance, honouring local traditions and flavours. Perfectly simple. Simply perfection.
Simple yet sophisticated. Coveted yet comforting. Step into a fusion of two worlds with La Haute Croissanterie at Esprit Noir, linking French tradition with local flavours in an innovative way. Delight in all-day indulgence, visit Esprit Noir in the hotel lobby. Experience the artistry of our world-class pastry chefs in an atmosphere that’s as welcoming as it is exquisite.
At Esprit Noir, we offer a delightful rotation of two sweet and two savoury croissants each week from our exquisite menu, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience every visit. Indulge in the following flavour profiles:
Lemon Myrtle Meringue
Lemon myrtle curd, meringue, yellow chocolate garnish
Raspberry Pistache
Pistachio namelaka cream, raspberry inspiration chocolate, slivered Iranian pistachios, raspberry cremeux, raspberry gel
Chocolate Burnt Orange
Whipped caramel chocolate cream, dark chocolate cremeux, burnt orange cream, dark chocolate disks, orange chocolate disks, confit orange
Blueberry Baked Cheesecake
Cheesecake cream, blueberry compote, white chocolate disks, freeze dried blueberries
Tiramisu
Mascarpone cream, dark chocolate coffee namelaka, chocolate-wattleseed soil, limoncello jelly
Tropicana
Mango cremeux, whipped coconut cream, compressed mango cubes, toasted shaved coconut
Chocolate Cherry Tonka
Cherry Tonka bean cremeux, dark chocolate whipping cream, maraschino cherry, chocolate bark, grated Tonka bean
Bresaola
Shaved parmesan, rocket pesto, bresaola, balsamic glaze
Salmon
Tasman smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, pickled baby cucumber, dried lilliput capers, candied lemon
Harissa
Whipped ricotta, harissa paste, chopped coriander, charred capsicum
Experience Haute Croissanterie at Esprit Noir
Located in the lobby of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Esprit Noir is open from 8:00am to 8:00pm Sunday to Thursday, and from 8:00am to 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Croissants will be served fresh daily from 10am until sold out. Join us for a luxurious croissant experience like no other.