Lviv Croissants, a popular international bakery and cafe chain originating in Ukraine, has opened its first California location in Fair Oaks. Situated at 5343 Sunrise Blvd. within the Quail Pointe Shopping Center—sharing a plaza with Trader Joe’s and located between Yogurtland and Len’s Crafters—the new establishment opened its doors this summer.
The restaurant specializes in large, freshly baked croissant sandwiches designed to serve as full meals rather than just light, sweet pastries. Its menu features a variety of breakfast and lunch options, salads, coffees, and sweet iced beverages. Among the chain’s most popular menu items are the pastrami croissant, the chicken teriyaki croissant, the strawberry banana Nutella croissant, and the classic Lviv sandwich, which combines salami, boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, and garlic mayonnaise.
The brand was founded in Ukraine in 2015 by Chief Executive Officer Andrii Halytskyi. The concept began by accident when Halytskyi mistakenly made a batch of croissants much larger than intended. Rather than discarding them, he reimagined the oversized pastries as a foundation for fresh, savory ingredients to create a satisfying meal.
Since its inception, Lviv Croissants has grown into an international franchise with more than 200 locations globally, primarily concentrated in Europe, and began broader international expansion in 2022. Through its mission statement, the chain aims to provide a fresher, healthier alternative to traditional fast food by combining a European atmosphere with nutritious ingredients and quality baked goods.
The Fair Oaks location operates from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
