This guide to best pastries in Austin is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2017 City Guide. #atxbesteats
Croissants, kouign amann, kolaches, turnovers, and pies. Are you getting hungry now? I’m not sure I could live without pastries. I did it during my Whole30 challenge last year, but baked goods make the world a better place. Let me help you out because Austin has an abundance of pastries for you to enjoy. I hope you get to check out all 24 of the places on this list! It includes bakeries and restaurants known for their pastries.
Baguette et Chocolat
12101 FM2244, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Details: French bakery
What to get: croissant sandwiches, crepes, choux creme
Bribery Bakery
2013 Wells Branch Pkwy #109, Austin, TX 78728 and 1900 Simond Ave. #300, Austin, TX 78723
Details: cute bakery by Chef Jodi Elliott
What to get: Pineapple brown butter blondie, stuffed brioche, croissants
Bribery Bakery
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 Cafe; 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
Cream Whiskers
2222 Rio Grande St b120, Austin, TX 78705
Details: cream puffs and coffee shop in West campus near UT; busy student hangout spot
What to get: Fresh Strawberry cream puff
Cream Whiskers
Easy Tiger
709 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Details: bake shop and beer garden
What to get: almond croissant, Tiger Claw, all types of bread
Elizabeth St. Café
1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Details: Vietnamese restaurant with a bakery section
What to get: eclairs, macarons, croissants
epicerie
2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
Details: cute house restaurant with good brunch
What to get: beignets
Josephine House
1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
Details: house restaurant with lovely patio and good brunch
What to get: kouign amann, canele
La Patisserie
602 W Annie St, Austin, TX 78704 OR 7301 Burnet Road Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78757
Details: French bakery
What to get: croissants, morning bun, macarons
Lucky Bakery
8557 Research Blvd #144, Austin, TX 78758
Details: traditional Chinese bakery
What to get: egg tart, coconut cream bread, pineapple bun
Lucky Bakery
Mi Tradición Bakery
8716 Research Blvd #2090, Austin, TX
Details: Mexican bakery with traditional treats
What to get: pan dulce, churros
Moonlight Bakery
2300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Details: bakery with almost any kind of pastry you can think of
What to get: cinnamon roll, croissants, kolaches
Peace Bakery and Deli
11220 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: simple bakery with a small selection of Mediterranean sweets
What to get: baklava, almond cake
Peace Bakery and Deli
Pie-e-tea
12005 W Hwy 290, Austin, TX 78737
Details: bakery of restaurant Pieous
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
What to get: pies, cakes, cookies
Russell’s Bistro
1601 W 38th St #1, Austin, TX 78731
Details: popular brunch spot with a great selection of pastries
What to get: croissants
Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop
1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704 and 2406 Manor Road Suite B, Austin, Texas 78722
Details: known for their cupcakes but has a creative selection of pastries
What to get: bourbon chocolate pecan bar, s’more bar, cupcakes
Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop
Sweetish Hill Bakery
1120 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
Details: downtown bakery with a huge selection of baked goods
What to get: sticky buns, fruit & cheese Danish
Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
Details: spacious restaurant and bakery in West Campus
What to get: ham and cheese croissant, bread
Tiny Pies
5035 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
Details: just as the title says, they are the home of small (about 3 to 5 bites) pies; classic and unique flavors, sweet and savory
What to get: Texas Two Step pie, Spinach Ricotta empanada, pie pops
Tiny Pies
Tous Les Jours
6808 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Details: chain Korean bakery with a great selection of fresh baked goods
What to get: Almond Croissant, mini Danish Pan Bread, milky bread
Tous Les Jours
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
Walton’s Fancy and Staple
609 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Details: adorable restaurant and bakery on 6th Street
What to get: cupcakes, bread pudding
Don’t see your favorite on the list? Let me know in a comment below.
This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2017 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.
P.S. Check out my guides to Best North Austin Restaurants, Best Cupcakes in Austin, and my Favorite Restaurants in Austin.
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