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22 Austin Bakeries With Outstanding Baked Goods

Seek out croissants, conchas, cookies, baklava, cakes, and more

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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Every day is a good day for cookies, pies, cakes, pastries, kolaches, and other baked goods, right? With that in mind, here is Eater’s guide to the best bakeries in the city. This means classic cupcakes from Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop, sturdy pastries from Texas French Bread, pan dulces from Comadre Panaderia, vegan sweets from Zucchini Kill, French delights from Julie Myrtille Bakery, adorable macarons and Japanese cheesecake from OMG Squee, baklava from Bakalva House, and much more.

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85°C Bakery Cafe

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85C Bakery is nicknamed the “Starbucks of Taiwan” for good reason: there’s an array of bread like milk bread and soft brioches, sweet and savory pastries filled with red beans, ham, cheese, and chocolate, as well as European-styled cakes and fun teas and boba teas. The pudding one is worth a try. The egg tarts are excellent as well. There’s a second location down on Airport Boulevard in Highland. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; both are open for indoor dine-in services.

11301 South Lakeline Blvd #140, Austin, TX 78717
(512) 614-1331
(512) 614-1331

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Heaven's Bistro Bakery

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The French-leaning far north Austin bakery offers up a nice array of pastries (including savory options like puffs), dreamy desserts, cookies (including nankhatai, a South Asian shortbread), and breads. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2205 W Parmer Ln Ste 100, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 351-8044
(512) 351-8044

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Peace Bakery

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The Mediterranean bakery offers a bunch of baklava options, from pistachio to even vegan, alongside a good variety of cookies. To-go orders can be placed in person or over the phone. The restaurant is open for on-site dining.

11220 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 386-1152
(512) 386-1152

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Baklava House

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The Arabic bakery in North Lamar is all about the baklava, which is sweet and savory and texturally fun with pistachios and sticky layers of phyllo pastries. There’s also a beautiful array of other pistachios-and-nuts-laden sweets, from the nest-like mabrouma, to the madloukah (pudding topped with nuts). The knafehs (soaked pastries with a filling layer) are also just as great, especially the cheese, as well as the katayef (folded filled pastries), such as the cream. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

10205 N Lamar Blvd suite 135, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 215-9893
(512) 215-9893

Mi Tradición

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The Mexican bakery with two locations (the other in the South Austin area on East William Cannon Drive) features a wonderful array of baked sweet breads (from conchas to pan blancos), pastries like cinnamon rolls and kolaches, plus cakes. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

8716 Research Blvd #290, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 374-9910
(512) 374-9910

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Tous Les Jours Bakery

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The two Austin locations of the French Korean bakery chain (this in Brentwood and the other on Lakeline Boulevard) are your best bet for all sorts of bread (including milky), red bean buns, rich honey toasts, cakes, and more. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

6808 N Lamar Blvd B-115, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 373-8080
(512) 373-8080

Brentwood Social House

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The European-styled Brentwood cafe dishes out English-style pies (curry, breakfast) and pastries (quiches, tarts, scones). Takeout orders can be placed in person’ preorders can be placed online; and there are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

1601 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 362-8656
(512) 362-8656
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The pastry display at Brentwood Social House.
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The French-Louisiana restaurant in Rosedale features a really strong bakery, serving up everything from fluffy beignets to perfect almond croissants to wonderfully crispy-buttery kouign amanns. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 371-6840
(512) 371-6840

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Upper Crust Bakery

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From the almost-too-pretty-to-eat fruit danishes to the sugar-dusted almond croissants, pick up a morning treat along with coffee and a fresh loaf of bread at this North Austin staple. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 467-0102
(512) 467-0102

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Zucchini Kill Bakery

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Find vegan gluten-free baked goods at the North Loop bakery, which dishes out cookies, Twinkies, bread, cupcakes, and doughnuts. There’s a second location at Tweedy’s Bar in North Campus. Takeout and shipping orders can be placed online.

701 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Quack's 43rd St Bakery

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This Hyde Park bakery and its South Austin and Mueller counterparts are the spots to sample the array of Quack’s signature mega-cookies and luscious cakes. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

411 E 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 453-3399
(512) 453-3399

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Texas French Bread

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The campus-adjacent bakery is back in the form of an Airstream trailer and a lovely little garden space. On deck are its delightful baked goods, from breads to cakes, to croissants. Preorders can be placed online; takeout orders in person; and there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 499-0544
(512) 499-0544

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Sour Duck Market

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The baked goods homebase of the Byce Gilmore restaurants (Odd Duck, Barley Swine) in the Blackland neighborhood has a pastry lineup is inventive and fun, like star anise snickerdoodle cookies and danishes topped with mushrooms and cheeses, alongside breads, kouign amanns, and croissants. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 394-5776
(512) 394-5776

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Comadre Panadería

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The oh-so-wonder Mexican American bakery has a forever home in the Chestnut neighborhood from owner Comadre Panadería. There are thoughtfully created and sourced baked goods like conchas, pig-shaped cookies, snack cakes, and croissants. Preorders can be placed online; takeout orders can be placed in person.

1204 Cedar Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702

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Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

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Check out some or all of the great baked goods at the all-day cafe, from excellent cookies to pop tarts to cakes. Find kolaches over at sibling spot Little Brother on South Congress. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 645-0786
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Julie Myrtille Bakery

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The favorite French farmers market stand opened up its first storefront within the Springdale General complex in the East Austin area. On deck are so many pastries from croissant varieties to tarts to eclairs. Chef Julie Myrtille opened a second bakery, Rose Bakery, in the Arboretum too. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1023 Springdale Rd Building 1D, Austin, TX 78721
(512) 983-2641
(512) 983-2641
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OMG Squee

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The Govalle Tex-Asian bakery creates signature adorable macarons, delicate Japanese cheesecakes, mochi doughnuts taiyaki, and other goodies. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

4607 Bolm Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 435-9113
(512) 435-9113

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ThoroughBread

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The tiny South Austin bakery is all about bread, with all sorts of sourdough loaves (from white to olive), plus traditional ones and a variety of cookies, like banana-Nutella and peanut butter and jelly. Takeout orders can be placed online or over the phone; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1709 Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 922-7622
(512) 922-7622

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Abby Jane Bakeshop

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The trek out to Dripping Springs bakery is worth it for the stellar array of baked goods made with grains from host site Barton Mill, from scones to cookies to croissants to breads. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor seating areas.

16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 383-5923
(512) 383-5923
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Pastries from Abby Jane Bakeshop.
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Mañana

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The South Congress Hotel bakery and coffee shop has a very nice selection of pastries and baked goods. Don’t miss out on the fantastic everything kolache. There’s a second location in downtown Austin Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 872-3144
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Sugar Mama's Bakeshop

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The Bouldin Creek bakery is the gold standard for Austin cupcakes, so pay your respects and head over to experience the buttercream for yourself. Plus, there are other pastries and sweets to try out, too, like pies, cheesecake, bars, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-3727
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Plaza Colombian Coffee

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The South American cafe and bakery and drive-thru in Dawson is full of Colombian baked goods like pan de yuca (a cheese bread made with tapioca), roscon (a sweet bread filled with guava), and others. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3842 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 825-0738
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85°C Bakery Cafe

11301 South Lakeline Blvd #140, Austin, TX 78717

85C Bakery is nicknamed the “Starbucks of Taiwan” for good reason: there’s an array of bread like milk bread and soft brioches, sweet and savory pastries filled with red beans, ham, cheese, and chocolate, as well as European-styled cakes and fun teas and boba teas. The pudding one is worth a try. The egg tarts are excellent as well. There’s a second location down on Airport Boulevard in Highland. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; both are open for indoor dine-in services.

11301 South Lakeline Blvd #140, Austin, TX 78717
(512) 614-1331
(512) 614-1331

Heaven's Bistro Bakery

2205 W Parmer Ln Ste 100, Austin, TX 78727

The French-leaning far north Austin bakery offers up a nice array of pastries (including savory options like puffs), dreamy desserts, cookies (including nankhatai, a South Asian shortbread), and breads. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2205 W Parmer Ln Ste 100, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 351-8044
(512) 351-8044

Peace Bakery

11220 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

The Mediterranean bakery offers a bunch of baklava options, from pistachio to even vegan, alongside a good variety of cookies. To-go orders can be placed in person or over the phone. The restaurant is open for on-site dining.

11220 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 386-1152
(512) 386-1152

Baklava House

10205 N Lamar Blvd suite 135, Austin, TX 78753

The Arabic bakery in North Lamar is all about the baklava, which is sweet and savory and texturally fun with pistachios and sticky layers of phyllo pastries. There’s also a beautiful array of other pistachios-and-nuts-laden sweets, from the nest-like mabrouma, to the madloukah (pudding topped with nuts). The knafehs (soaked pastries with a filling layer) are also just as great, especially the cheese, as well as the katayef (folded filled pastries), such as the cream. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

10205 N Lamar Blvd suite 135, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 215-9893
(512) 215-9893

Mi Tradición

8716 Research Blvd #290, Austin, TX 78758

The Mexican bakery with two locations (the other in the South Austin area on East William Cannon Drive) features a wonderful array of baked sweet breads (from conchas to pan blancos), pastries like cinnamon rolls and kolaches, plus cakes. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

8716 Research Blvd #290, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 374-9910
(512) 374-9910

Tous Les Jours Bakery

6808 N Lamar Blvd B-115, Austin, TX 78752

The two Austin locations of the French Korean bakery chain (this in Brentwood and the other on Lakeline Boulevard) are your best bet for all sorts of bread (including milky), red bean buns, rich honey toasts, cakes, and more. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

6808 N Lamar Blvd B-115, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 373-8080
(512) 373-8080

Brentwood Social House

1601 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756

The European-styled Brentwood cafe dishes out English-style pies (curry, breakfast) and pastries (quiches, tarts, scones). Takeout orders can be placed in person’ preorders can be placed online; and there are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

1601 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 362-8656
(512) 362-8656
A bakery display full of pastries.
The pastry display at Brentwood Social House.
Brentwood Social House

épicerie café & grocery

2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756

The French-Louisiana restaurant in Rosedale features a really strong bakery, serving up everything from fluffy beignets to perfect almond croissants to wonderfully crispy-buttery kouign amanns. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 371-6840
(512) 371-6840

Upper Crust Bakery

4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

From the almost-too-pretty-to-eat fruit danishes to the sugar-dusted almond croissants, pick up a morning treat along with coffee and a fresh loaf of bread at this North Austin staple. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 467-0102
(512) 467-0102

Zucchini Kill Bakery

701 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Find vegan gluten-free baked goods at the North Loop bakery, which dishes out cookies, Twinkies, bread, cupcakes, and doughnuts. There’s a second location at Tweedy’s Bar in North Campus. Takeout and shipping orders can be placed online.

701 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Quack's 43rd St Bakery

411 E 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751

This Hyde Park bakery and its South Austin and Mueller counterparts are the spots to sample the array of Quack’s signature mega-cookies and luscious cakes. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

411 E 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 453-3399
(512) 453-3399

Texas French Bread

2900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705

The campus-adjacent bakery is back in the form of an Airstream trailer and a lovely little garden space. On deck are its delightful baked goods, from breads to cakes, to croissants. Preorders can be placed online; takeout orders in person; and there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 499-0544
(512) 499-0544

Sour Duck Market

1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702

The baked goods homebase of the Byce Gilmore restaurants (Odd Duck, Barley Swine) in the Blackland neighborhood has a pastry lineup is inventive and fun, like star anise snickerdoodle cookies and danishes topped with mushrooms and cheeses, alongside breads, kouign amanns, and croissants. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 394-5776
(512) 394-5776

Comadre Panadería

1204 Cedar Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702

The oh-so-wonder Mexican American bakery has a forever home in the Chestnut neighborhood from owner Comadre Panadería. There are thoughtfully created and sourced baked goods like conchas, pig-shaped cookies, snack cakes, and croissants. Preorders can be placed online; takeout orders can be placed in person.

1204 Cedar Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703

Check out some or all of the great baked goods at the all-day cafe, from excellent cookies to pop tarts to cakes. Find kolaches over at sibling spot Little Brother on South Congress. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 645-0786
(512) 645-0786

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Julie Myrtille Bakery

1023 Springdale Rd Building 1D, Austin, TX 78721

The favorite French farmers market stand opened up its first storefront within the Springdale General complex in the East Austin area. On deck are so many pastries from croissant varieties to tarts to eclairs. Chef Julie Myrtille opened a second bakery, Rose Bakery, in the Arboretum too. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1023 Springdale Rd Building 1D, Austin, TX 78721
(512) 983-2641
(512) 983-2641
A bunch of caneles on a white tiered cake stand.
Caneles from Julie Myrtille.
Rui Nakata

OMG Squee

4607 Bolm Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78702

The Govalle Tex-Asian bakery creates signature adorable macarons, delicate Japanese cheesecakes, mochi doughnuts taiyaki, and other goodies. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

4607 Bolm Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 435-9113
(512) 435-9113

ThoroughBread

1709 Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX 78704

The tiny South Austin bakery is all about bread, with all sorts of sourdough loaves (from white to olive), plus traditional ones and a variety of cookies, like banana-Nutella and peanut butter and jelly. Takeout orders can be placed online or over the phone; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1709 Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 922-7622
(512) 922-7622

Abby Jane Bakeshop

16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

The trek out to Dripping Springs bakery is worth it for the stellar array of baked goods made with grains from host site Barton Mill, from scones to cookies to croissants to breads. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor seating areas.

16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 383-5923
(512) 383-5923
A tiered glass display of various pastries.
Pastries from Abby Jane Bakeshop.
Abby Jane Bakeshop

Mañana

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The South Congress Hotel bakery and coffee shop has a very nice selection of pastries and baked goods. Don’t miss out on the fantastic everything kolache. There’s a second location in downtown Austin Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 872-3144
(512) 872-3144

Sugar Mama's Bakeshop

1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

The Bouldin Creek bakery is the gold standard for Austin cupcakes, so pay your respects and head over to experience the buttercream for yourself. Plus, there are other pastries and sweets to try out, too, like pies, cheesecake, bars, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-3727
(512) 448-3727

Plaza Colombian Coffee

3842 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The South American cafe and bakery and drive-thru in Dawson is full of Colombian baked goods like pan de yuca (a cheese bread made with tapioca), roscon (a sweet bread filled with guava), and others. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3842 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 825-0738
(512) 825-0738

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