Hmm I guess it depends on the server. When we went there in September our server, a French Canadian gentleman whose name I unfortunately forgot, brought out the basket and explained the procedure to us. My wife and I each had one of the croissants knowing ahead of time that we would be charged for them. The food was excellent and we went back there another time for breakfast during our week there. I can imagine though that if their procedure is not explained then you'd believe it was there for free.