Since its opening last month, Division Street foodie spot La Croissanteria has repeatedly gone viral for their enticing croissants stuffed with a number of interesting fillings, ranging from fish fingers to doner kebab – and even wagyu beef!
A member of the award-winning Cawa family which specialises in baked goods and artisanal coffee, there are two La Croissanterias now in the Steel City – one in Meadowhall and the other on Division Street. However, the city centre venue boasts an additional mezzanine level and a wider selection of tables making it the perfect dine-in spot.
“It’s all about trying something you’ve probably never tried before.”
“These aren’t just ordinary croissants,” Deon Jacobs, Cawa’s Business Development Manager told Exposed. “There are plenty of coffee places and cafes on this stretch of road, so we knew we needed something to stand out.”
In a move which has been both praised by thousands of online foodies and criticised by some French cuisine purists, La Croissanteria has been filling their flaky pastries with spicy zinger chicken, lamb donner meat, Lebanese falafel, and wagyu beef sourced by local company Wortley Wagyu.
Their best-selling fish finger croissant ruffled more than a few feathers on the other side of the English Channel after it was discovered by a French journalist, but customers in Sheffield have been queuing up and down the street to get their hands on one.
“These aren’t just ordinary croissants.”
For those who prefer a more traditional option, a classic ham and cheese croissant is available. Sweet tooths are also catered to with a variety of sweet fillings, including Nutella and a special Eton Mess-inspired creation. With excellent artisanal coffee, and a range of treats from cronuts to salted brownies, there’s plenty on offer to get stuck into!
“We cater to all tastes, but more and more people are coming in to try out the more wacky fillings,” adds Deon. “We’ve had people see the videos go viral online and head straight down to try it for themselves, sometimes trying five different flavours in one sitting! It’s all about trying something you’ve probably never tried before.”
La Croissenteria is open 8am-6pm at 23 Division Street. Give them a follow on socials @cawacroissanteria to see what all the fuss is about!
