Butter Croissant
Classic flaky French pastry baked with 100% real butter for a soft, layered texture.
Starbucks Butter Croissant Price & Calories
The Starbucks Butter Croissant is priced at approximately $3.45 for a single serving and contains around 260 Cal using the standard recipe. Prices and calories vary by store location and by whether the item is warmed or served with extras, so treat these numbers as a guide and check the official nutrition guide for exact values.
Dietary Info
Bakery Item, Vegetarian.
How to Order the Butter Croissant
To order the Butter Croissant, ask for it by name at the counter or drive-thru, or find it in the Starbucks app under the food menu. Most hot items are heated in store, so let the barista know if you would like it warmed a little longer, and add a drink from the menu to make it a full meal.
What Does the Butter Croissant Taste Like?
The Butter Croissant is flaky, buttery and light. The outside shatters into thin layers, the inside is soft and slightly airy, and the flavor is rich without being sweet. It is a simple pastry that works well with almost any drink.
What Is in the Butter Croissant?
It is made from layered dough and butter, then baked until golden. Starbucks serves it warm in many stores, so ask if it can be heated.
Ordering Tips for the Butter Croissant
- Ask for it warmed so the layers are crisp and the butter flavor is stronger.
- Pair it with a latte, cappuccino or cold brew for a classic café breakfast.
- Add jam or butter from the condiment area if available for extra richness.
- Choose it over a muffin if you prefer a less sweet pastry.
Butter Croissant vs Chocolate Croissant
The Chocolate Croissant adds chocolate filling, so it is sweeter and heavier. The Butter Croissant is simpler and lighter. Choose butter for a classic, savory-leaning pastry; choose chocolate for a sweeter treat.
On this site, the Butter Croissant is listed at about $3.45 (260 Cal) and the Chocolate Croissant at about $3.95 (340 Cal), so the Butter Croissant costs about $0.50 less and has 80 fewer calories. Prices and calories vary by store and size. See the full Chocolate Croissant page for details.
What to Order With the Butter Croissant
Good matches on this menu include the Caffè Latte and the Cappuccino.
Butter Croissant FAQs
Is the croissant served warm?
Many stores warm it on request. Ask the barista when you order.
Is the Butter Croissant sweet?
No. It is buttery and savory-leaning, with very little sweetness.
What drink pairs best with it?
Lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites all work well with its buttery flavor.
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For official nutrition, allergen, and ingredient details, see the official Starbucks nutrition guide.