Moonlight Bakery is quickly becoming a go-to spot for my husband and I -- we've been in a few times now and always leave happy (and full!). We never skip the cinnamon rolls -- they're a must -- and we love grabbing an assortment of pastries with each visit to try something new. Last week they had gingerbread men, and it totally put me in the holiday spirit (Christmas in July, anyone?!). The service is always friendly and welcoming. I genuinely enjoy chatting with the staff and getting their recommendations. Our favorites so far are the cinnamon rolls, lemon bar, gingerbread man, and baguette -- all absolutely delicious. read more

closed? I hope the new owners open soon - miss you. They were my go to bakery for parties and cinnamon rolls - I heard they sold their recipes and stuff to someone else - peace for you in your endeavors read more

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Thursday 7/25/2024 I had this spot on my list since my last visit in Austin last year and now I've finally made my visit. I got there around 9:30 am and they were completely sold out of their kolaches which was tough but it didn't knock the experience because I still got what I really wanted. The lady working was very friendly and nice. We even started talking about Deadpool 3 and other stuff which was cool as she was as a nice person to talk to. I got a baked apple fritter and a cinnamon roll for a total of $6 (GREAT PRICES). - The baked apple fritter was a BANGER and something that I can't say I've had before. You can definitely taste the apples and the icing on the pastry kind of reminded me of a cinnamon roll. Also the dough was very good: nice and soft. - The cinnamon roll was ANOTHER BANGER and is definitely the best cinnamon roll I've had during my times in Austin. It reminded me of a classic home baked type of cinnamon roll. The breading was SOFT and the cinnamon, dough, & icing work very well together to create a balanced and tasty cinnamon roll. All in all, I love this spot. The prices are great and the baked goods are delicious. I would 100% recommend this spot and definitely come back whenever I find myself back in Austin. read more

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Such a hidden gem! The lady who owns it is so nice, I found this place after going to Pilates next door and now I look forward to Pilates just to go get myself a treat. I first got the cookies and omg so delish, price is amazing, and they are small size so I don't feel bad giving one to my baby. Trust me, get the dozen. Then I finally made it to get one of the chocolate croissant. Listen, I'm French. First of all the name is actually pain au chocolat, and it's HARD to find good ones in Austin. These are the best I've had here, hands down. I can't stop wanting more. Never have time to even take a pic of them before I devour them. Anyway, it's a hole in the wall, there is no cute seating or anything, but you're gonna get the best pastries for a really reasonable price. Run. read more

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OH YES!!! OUTSTANDING Bakery right around the corner. This Chef/Baker SCORED with: Sausage Kolache. Ham, Swiss, Jalapeño Kolache. Orange Blossom. Almond Croissant. Kolache dough was soft, nice and notable that they were FRESH out of the oven at 6:30am. Orange Blossom is certain to be a favorite crave, not too sweet, soft, comforting citrus, above and beyond... YUM!! The almond croissant was nothing special, just okay. Ham, cheese, jalepeno kolache was the BEST kolache ever. CAN'T beat their price point, $10 for four beautiful handmade pastries!!! Will def return for fresh baked bread and other tantalizing goodies. read more

check out their bread - great taste, texture, and variety. Their raisin cinnamon bread is not overly sweet and their multigrain bread is delicious and perfect for sandwiches. My favorite, however, is the Italian white with sesame seeds. It reminds me of the tasty bread that high end restaurants serve with an olive oil and spices dipping sauce. read more

Norman is hands down who everyone wants in a baker. She makes the most delicious pastries! The orange blossom was amazing! I sent my husband one morning because he was up too early and he came back glowing about his interaction with her, and a huge bag of delicious! We sat in bed talking about Norman and eating pastries for an hour! The place is so adorable. The space is welcoming, service to die for...... and people.... This lady can seriously bake! We can not wait to go in regularly! read more

Incredible local bakery that does everything they make well. I get a loaf of fresh sourdough every week, let them know how thick you want it cut! The pastries and cookies are amazing, my favorite is the cinnamon buns and the fruit danishes. Wonderful owner that is always pleasant and kind. i love that this place is in the neighborhood. Support local business, this is a place that deserves it. read more

10/10 would recommend. Things run out so on weekends it's better to be there early but there are plenty of good options to choose from!

Owner/baker is the hospitality you are looking for when getting some pastries on an early morning. The selection is curated and delicious! This is a "real local" bakery, not one of these other venture capital backed, new age places that Austin is filled with now. This place has real character and delicious pastries to prove it read more

This is my favorite bakery in Austin. Everything is great - especially the orange blossoms and sticky buns. Everything is underpriced, they could easily charge so much more. The lady that works there is very sweet and quirky, too. I always look forward to going to Moonlight. read more

Go to Thouroughbread, SpiderHouse, Radio, Swedish Hill or Easy Tiger! Their breads, pastries & customer service are the best in town! I have tried many places to find the best. read more

Amazing local bakery. The orange blossom is especially good. Go early - they sometimes sell out.

Norma was so sweet and I had a sample of the chocolate chip cookies those were awesome. I ended up getting 2 apple fritters, a bear claw and a beautiful croissant. A great local bakery, no fuss ! read more

My family has been to a lot of local bakeries in south Austin and this is easily our favorite. My favorites are the almond croissant and the orange blossom but you really can't go wrong, and the sausage kolaches are the best we've had. It's not a cafe so there are no tables, but service is very quick and friendly (Norma is great) and the prices are great for the area. read more

This is a gem place, you enter this local bakery (owned by a chef couple) and you are in another world! this is proper stand-alone bakery offering excellent healthy breads and european style baked goods. in addition to the quality, you get to chat with a beautiful, resourceful wife, Ms. Norma, who would take time to ask how you are doing! We treat ourselves and my friends/students often. For parking, you simply need to read the signed and follow property rules which parking belongs to which stores. Do treat yourself TODAY with an almond croissant THANK YOU also for being open during the COVID-19 and all the yummies you share with our community! read more

Great treats and lovely people. Must try the cinnamon rolls! Very reasonable prices as well

Norma is so sweet! She's always cheery and talkative and remembers you! Stopping by Moonlight Bakery to be greeted by her friendly face as you indulge in their delicious cinnamon buns, almond croissants, orange blossoms, and pecan sticky buns is a great way to start the day and impress your coworkers with sweet treats! Moonlight is a local bakery that still has the old Austin vibes and hasn't been spoiled by all the newcomers... yet. They don't overcharge you like many of the local bakeries, and the taste is much better. Trust me, I've tried all of them! read more

best bakery in town. Owner really hands on and everything is homemade. come and check out. I went here at 4 pm so it's almost empty but still I was able to buy some and never disappointed me. Owner was really nice and so friendly. read more

It was a fine small bakery in Austin in a non-descript mini-mall. I had the cinnamon bun which was fine -- nothing special. Service was Texas friendly, meaning as a big city person, she was much more talkative than I'm used to. read more

Takeout only--my FAVORITE place for delicious rolls--especially the baked apple fritters!

This little gem tucked away in a small shopping center on SLamar gets my vote for yummiest morning rolls at very reasonable prices. Their baked apple fritter is delicious! Friendly staff too. read more

Year+ later I LOVE this place, such a gem. Who makes edible croissants in town? These guys. Who makes adorable and delicious little cookies? these guys. Orange blossom is still a hitter. Love being able to say I ate a kouign-amann. Most people have no idea how it's spelled, but I do, now. And the woman running the front is sooo sweet. I would get into a long personal anecdote from this morning but that's too much, but suffice it to say, she really made my morning today. Also the kolaches here are dope. Maybe one day I'll stop calling it Midnight Bakery. read more

Great little bakery. I stopped by for coffee and got suckered in by the delicious cinnamon rolls. Definitely coming back when I'm in town.

This is a special place. I would rank Moonlight right up there among the elite U.S. bakeries. The kouign amann is perfection--- a sweet lean dough, and it's so popular that I strongly advise getting there early or ordering ahead. Beautiful cinnamon rolls and croissants. Have to say too that the amazing baker serving us was over the top great, giving advice and even putting a bit of icing on a cinnamon roll that she felt needed some extra "love"! This is only take-out as there is no seating.....but I dare you to resist a bite as soon as your tush hits your car seat! read more

Finally stopped by, so happy I did! The chocolate croissant was flakely and buttery on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, delicious. The maple danish falls apart in your mouth, incredible. Glad I stumbled upon this place. Will definitely be back! read more

Best sweet kolaches and great prices! Super friendly staff and my girlfriend loves the cheese danishes

My husband passes this bakery on his way home from work every day. We wanted a little treat for a special occasion so I decided to give it a try. First of all, if you are seeking it out for the first time, it is kind of hidden and sneaks up on you. I passed it coming down Lamar but parked in the nearby Chipotle and walked. A cute little bakery but no ready to go cakes. Mostly cookies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and pastries. There were some slices of Napoleon cake so I bought 4 of those to try. 3 of us loved them, one person though it was "way too sweet". The bakery was cute and the woman behind the counter was super sweet and friendly. So I will definitely try it again. I do wish there were more ready to be bought cakes however. read more

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We walked in, looked at selections and walked out. We heard someone say hello from the back, but no one came to the front. Shelves were nearly empty (which I guess is good for the business) but nothing like the photos posted here. I guess we were looking for something that was not there when we stopped by. read more

Best fruit kolaches!! I like the blueberry kind. It's my favorite bakery in Austin :) good hours, really fair prices, and super delicious

Some of the best kolaches in town. They aren't doughy or too dense - just right with very flavorful fillings. My personal favorite are the ham and swiss as well as the jalepeno sausage and cheese - the latter especially is very well balanced between rich and fatty with some heat. Other baked goods are great too - cinnamon rolls as well as the almond croissants, but the stronger suit is honestly the kolaches I think. Grab a box for your crew and they'll love you for it. read more

Moonlight Bakery is one of Austin's original spots with super delicious baked goods, lady who works behind the counter is super nice as well. This place isn't on the lists of "TOP BAKERIES" in Austin but its a no frills bakery with absolutely killer croissants and kolaches. Been coming here for years when I allow my self a little treat and I always get the chocolate croissant, butter croissant, raisin snail and sausage kolache. read more

I like how unassuming this spot is. Nothing fancy, crazy affordable (everything $1-3), yet great pastries. The owner is crazy friendly and talkative. Very genuine, will give you tons of advice about Austin if you're an out-of-towner. She also threw in a free muffin at the end. I got the Apple Strudel (4 stars, highly recommended by her), Raspberry Kolache (3.5 stars), and the Poppyseed muffin (2.5 stars but this was the free one). See my photos for additional review details! read more

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nicest people....owner made me 50 cookies last minute purchase I needed for Ave 5 graduates thank you moonlight the students loved your awesome choc chip cookies read more

Awesome cinnamon rolls, cookies, cooked breads, fruit kolaches, and other sweets. The cinnamon rolls are very good along with the cinnamon raisin bread. Ok yelpers, here's the deal. Their primary focus is cakes and ordered desserts. The bakery items are whatever is cooked for that day. Saw a few people say certain things were already sold out. Its not like a donut shop where they are constantly refilling the racks. Still, there is a very good selection of different bakery items. If you know for sure you want something, call the order a few hours ahead and they will make you a fresh batch. I didnt order a cake, but by other reviews and the cool flavors available, I probably will sometime soon. Open till 6 on Fri/Sat. Great bakery! read more

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We adore this place! Haven't tried anything here we don't like, but the orange blossoms and ham and swiss kolaches are faves.

Cute place, great service. I enjoyed everything I got.

Absolutely cannot go wrong here! I live on S Lamar super close by so I love dropping by Moonlight before or after errands or when I'm in the mood for a sweet treat. The staff is so friendly and what I love most is that I can just pick whatever looks good and when I pay I always think there must be a mistake because the prices are so reasonable. Gives me the freedom to try something new and it's all delicious! Love this place!! QUICK FYI- nothing to do with Moonlight but the signs in the strips parking lot that warn it's only for customers is not a joke. They have an attendant that sits in an office and boots your car as soon as you leave their property. read more

This place has the best cinnamon roll in Austin, hands down. Seriously, I made it a mission to find the best cinnamon roll in Austin. I visited about 15 places that make cinnamon rolls, developed a rating system and I did the research. This place won- by a landslide. Yeah, I'm a little cinnamon roll obsessed. Almost all their other baked goods are equally great. The kolaches are good. The cherry cheese danish is amazing and a large size. Not many places make anything with poppyseed, but they do have a poppyseed danish thing that is good, but a little dry. Muffins, bread, danish, ....... it is all better than most. This is always my first stop for baked goods. Get here early on the Saturday because the coveted cinnamon rolls are usually sold out by 9am. read more

This bakery is awesome. Came by around 9am on a Monday morning and picked up a Sesame Pain Suisse, an Orange Blossom Kouign Amann, some sort of fruit-tart-jam danish as well as the savory kolache and some of the little chocolate cookies. The highlights were all of the sweet pastries - easily. These people know their way around a buttery, flaky, layer filled dough, I'd put them head to toe against anyone. Half the negative reviews are people complaining they don't have good selection at 5pm and the other half are complaints about bespoke orders - take it for what you will. If you show up morning time looking for some freshly baked goods you're in for a treat. read more