This guide to the best pastries in Austin is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2024 City Guide. #atxbesteats
Croissants, kouign amann, kolaches, turnovers, and pies. Let’s get pastries! Baked goods make the world a better place. Let me help you out because Austin has an abundance of pastries for you to enjoy.
Check out all 38 places on this list! It includes bakeries and restaurants known for their pastries.
85°C Bakery Cafe
6929 Airport Blvd #197, Austin, TX 78752 or 11301 Lakeline Blvd Suite 140, Austin, TX 78717
Details: Asian (Taiwanese) bakery chain
What to get: red bean bread, taro swirl
Abby Jane Bakeshop
16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Details: bakery in the Hill Country
What to get: croissant, sesame cookie
Baguette et Chocolat
12101 FM2244, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Details: French bakery in West Austin
What to get: cinnamon roll
Bakery Lorraine
11600 Rock Rose Ste #110, Austin TX 78758
Details: popular San Antonio bakery with a location at the Domain
What to get: pain au chocolat, kouign amann
Baklava House
10205 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: many different kinds of baklava
What to get: pistachio baklava
Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches
3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Details: sweet and savory kolaches; also a taproom
What to get: brisket kolache
Brentwood Social House
1601 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756
Details: cafe with English baked goods and afternoon tea
What to get: Fat Rascal (scone), quiche
Cafe Nena’i
1700 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
Details: cafe with South American pastries
What to get: pastafrola (guayaba tart), factura de guayaba y queso (Argentine croissant)
Café No Sé / Mañana
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Details: restaurant (Café No Sé) and coffee shop (Mañana) a part of South Congress Hotel; beautiful, light-filled spaces
What to get: kouign amann, croissants
Capital City Bakery
2211 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Details: 100% vegan
What to get: cinnamon rolls, kolaches
Comadre Panaderia
1204 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702
Details: Mexican American baked goods made with whole ingredients
What to get: concha, pink cake
See the feature post about this bakery here.
Easy Tiger
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78752; 3508 S Lamar Blvd Suite 200, Austin, TX 78704
Details: bake shop and beer garden
What to get: pretzel, fruit danish, cinnamon knot
epicerie
2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
Details: cute house restaurant with good brunch too
What to get: cruffin, beignets, bostock
Heaven’s Bistro Bakery
2205 W Parmer Ln Ste 100, Austin, TX 78727
Details: bakery and cafe in North Austin
What to get: danish
Julie Myrtille Bakery / The Rose Bakery
1023 Springdale Rd Building 1D, Austin, TX 78721 and 10000 Research Blvd, Unit 123, Austin, TX 78759
Details: French bakery that first made its name at farmer’s markets
What to get: any croissant
La Patisserie
602 W Annie St, Austin, TX 78704 and 7301 Burnet Road Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78757
Details: French bakery
What to get: CroBrio, croissants, morning bun, macarons
Mi Tradición Bakery
8716 Research Blvd #2090, Austin, TX and 801 E William Cannon Dr, Suite 125, Austin, TX 78745
Details: Mexican bakery with traditional treats
What to get: pan dulce, churros
Moonlight Bakery
2300 S Lamar Blvd #102, Austin, TX 78704
Details: Neighborhood bakery with fresh-baked goods and loyal customers
What to get: orange blossom
My Sweetish Friend
6726 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
Details: new pastry trailer offering Swedish-influenced treats
What to get: Swedish tosca almond cake
Nate’s Baked Goods
401 Orchard St Suite B, Austin, TX 78703
Details: pastries packed with flavors
What to get: scones, muffins
Peace Bakery and Deli
11220 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: simple bakery with a small selection of Mediterranean sweets; attached to restaurant
What to get: baklava, almond cake
Phoenicia Bakery and Deli
4701 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 and 2912 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Details: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern baked goods
What to get: baklava, pita bread
Pieous
166 Hargraves Dr, Bldg H, Austin, Texas 78737
Details: known for their pizza and pastrami but don’t miss the pastries
What to get: kouign amann, croissants
Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751
Details: tucked away in Hyde Park; popular study/hang-out spot; also see sister bakeries Lady Quackenbush’s Cakery (1900 Simond Ave #300, Austin, TX 78723) and Captain Quackenbush’s Coffeehouse (5326 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745)
What to get: pies, cakes, cookies
Rocheli Patisserie
1212 Chicon St #102, Austin, TX 78702
Details: cute bakery on the Eastside with a big French pastry selection
What to get: almond croissant
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
Details: bakery and restaurant from the folks of the restaurant Odd Duck and Barley Swine
What to get: kouign amann, brown butter cake
Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop
1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Details: known for its cupcakes but has a creative selection of pastries
What to get: bourbon chocolate pecan bar, s’more bar, cupcakes
Swedish Hill
1128 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
Details: Little Swedish Hill is their new outpost with an impressive pastry case while their original location is remodeled
What to get: fruit galette, kouign amann
Teal House Coffee & Bakery
2304 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704
Details: South Austin bakery known for its cinnamon roll
What to get: croissant cinnamon roll
Texas Bakery
10901 N Lamar Blvd D408, Austin, TX 78753
Details: Mom-and-pop Chinese bakery
What to get: coconut cream bun, pandan cake
Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
Details: The bakery is still working to rebuild after a fire but they sell from a trailer behind the building
What to get: ham and cheese croissant, danish
Thai Fresh / Gati Ice Cream
909 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704 or 1512 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702
Details: Thai restaurant and bakery known for gluten-free and vegan treats
What to get: peanut butter fudge cake
ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX 78704
Details: small bakeshop with all types of bread and stuffed cookies
What to get: banana nutella cookie
Tiny Pies
5035 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756; 1100 S. Lamar Blvd, Ste. 1116, Austin, TX 78704; 3736 Bee Cave Rd, #8b West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Details: mini pies, classic and unique flavors, sweet and savory
What to get: Texas Two-Step pie
Tinys Milk and Cookies
1503 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703
Details: walk-up window or sit-down restaurant with roots in Houston
What to get: morning bun
Tous Les Jours
6808 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Details: chain Korean bakery with a great selection of fresh baked goodsWhat to get: Almond Croissant, mini Danish Pan Bread, milky bread
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
Details: cute and roomy neighborhood bakery; also have savory lunch items
What to get: cinnamon rolls, Danish pastries, Italian crème cake
Wolf and Wheat
1009 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Details: This bakery by pastry chef Margarita Kallas-Lee offers her memorable sourdough bread from Pasta Bar and other treats like cookies and cake
What to order: sourdough bread, cookies
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This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2024 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.
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