5 local spots for tasty croissants

Here are five ways to celebrate National Croissant Day, which is Saturday.

Croissant French Toast

Farm 24-7, Aliante Casino

Croissants are split, soaked in vanilla custard and griddled, then served with whipped butter and maple syrup, $6.99.

Classic croissant

Rosallie Le French Cafe

The three varieties of the pastry are handmade daily by the cafe's owner, French native Jonathan Pluvinet, with imported French butter and flour, and start at $2.10.

Breakfast sandwich

Coronado Cafe, South Point

A grilled croissant is folded around scrambled eggs and American cheese and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham or Spam, $9.95.

Classic croissant

Bouchon Bakery, The Venetian

The delicate, crisp shell and open, elastic crumb allow for plenty of versatility, and the bakery offers savory and sweet versions, $3.75 to $7.25.

Chocolate croissant

Siegel's 1941, El Cortez

Guests are offered a choice of pain au chocolat or butter croissant, $4.

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