If you’re adding croissants to an online grocery order, it’s best to check first whether your basket meets the delivery requirements. PLUS publishes a lower minimum order value than Jumbo, while Jumbo’s minimum also depends on your postcode. Then look at the number of croissants in the pack and the type you’re buying: standard bake-at-home croissants, butter croissants and fresh dough each call for different considerations.
If you’re already ordering other groceries, you can compare the number of croissants in each pack within the same product type. Do check the minimum order value for your postcode: Jumbo links this to your delivery address.
When croissants make up only a small part of your order, the minimum order value determines whether home delivery from that shop is practical. PLUS publishes a lower minimum than Jumbo; check the terms for your order.
Part-baked butter croissants and fresh croissant dough require different preparation. Read the cooking instructions and check the ingredients and allergen information on your chosen pack if these details matter to you.
For a delivery order, check the minimum order value first. Then compare packs of the same type of croissant and make sure the preparation suits the time and equipment you have available.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack contents | Check the number of croissants and only compare packs of similar types. | If I’m adding croissants to a large grocery basket, I want to know how many I’ll get without treating standard bake-at-home croissants as the same as fresh dough. For around 34% of shoppers, comparing pack contents comes first. |
| Delivery requirements | Check the minimum order value for your postcode and the terms for your chosen delivery slot. | With a small basket, I don’t want to have to add lots of other groceries just to get croissants delivered. Around 33% of shoppers give this delivery requirement top priority. |
| Preparation | Check whether it’s a part-baked product or fresh dough, and what equipment and baking time are needed. | For a breakfast when I have little time to prepare, I want to know whether I’ll need to cut and roll the dough or simply bake the croissants. Ease of preparation comes first for around 20% of shoppers. |
| Label | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the specific product. | If I need to check ingredients or allergens, I look at the pack I’ve chosen rather than assuming it’s the same as another croissant. For around 13% of shoppers, checking the label is the first consideration. |
A pack of croissants isn’t separate from the rest of your delivery order: the shop may set a minimum spend for the whole basket.
Before paying, check that your planned groceries meet the minimum order value for your address.
Lidl says through its own channels that it doesn’t deliver groceries. Dirk also states that it doesn’t offer a delivery service. So a croissant shown in either shop’s range isn’t an option for home delivery from those shops.
Only consider these shops if visiting in person is also an option for you.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Danerolles Croissants Original needs to be cut, rolled and baked for 12–15 minutes. PLUS gives a shorter preparation time in an oven or air fryer for its part-baked butter croissants.
Read the instructions for your chosen product before deciding whether it fits your breakfast plans.
Ingredients and nutritional values can vary between croissants. PLUS’s product information lists wheat, spelt, milk and iodised salt among the ingredients in its butter variety.
Check the latest product information and read the pack when it arrives, especially if ingredients or allergens matter to you.
A croissant range shown online doesn’t automatically mean you can get groceries delivered from that shop. Check each shop’s delivery options and the type of croissant you’re looking for.
Jumbo’s online range includes standard croissants and butter croissants.
PLUS offers online grocery delivery and stocks part-baked butter croissants, among other products.
Albert Heijn stocks a range of croissant products, including Danerolles Croissants Original, which is fresh dough.
Lidl is an option if you’re shopping in person, but not for grocery delivery through its own Dutch website or app.
Dirk stocks butter croissants.
ALDI provides online information about its range and has an app for offers and shopping lists, among other features.
That depends on the minimum order value for your delivery address and the total in your grocery basket. PLUS publishes a lower minimum than Jumbo; check the terms of your chosen shop before placing your order.
Not through a grocery delivery service operated by either shop. Lidl says it doesn’t sell groceries through its website or app and doesn’t offer a grocery delivery service; Dirk also states that it doesn’t offer delivery.
One difference is the preparation involved. PLUS gives oven or air fryer instructions for its part-baked butter croissants; according to Albert Heijn, Danerolles Croissants Original needs to be cut and rolled first, then baked for 12–15 minutes. Always follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen.
Don’t assume they do: check the ingredients for the specific product. PLUS lists iodised salt in its butter croissants, but that doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients in other varieties.
For a product comparison, use the nutritional information on the packs you’re considering. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives values for a general croissant, but these can vary by brand and variety. Compare the figures per 100 g and check the weight of each croissant too.
