Icecream Sandwich…read more This place never disappoints! Brownie and chocolate and mint sandwich. Behind that is vegan cookie and sandwich icecream. Very fast order intake and good service. Seating area outside :)

I had baked bear a few years ago and I feel like either I didn't get the right flavors this time or…read moremaybe something changed. I mean you can see for yourself that the ice cream sandwich looks 10 out of 10 fire. I did the custom ice cream sandwich with vanilla ice cream two different cookies- one was the gooey butter cake (overpowering after a few bites) did not finish & the other was like a oreo & cookie mix (much better) and did finish. Vanilla ice cream was decent, but nothing special. I might get it again if I was in the area and really had a sweet tooth, but I would definitely go for some different flavors because they just didn't hit the same this time.

Authentic desserts for HK taste buds. Really enjoyed the red bean cold with mochi. Excellent…read moredessert here and not overly sweet. Lots of seating inside.

Whenever there's an excuse to go to Hui Lau Shan, I'm in. I love that the desserts are tasty but…read morenot overly sweet. We typically stop by if we're having dinner next door and I've been lucky to come here a few times without a wait. THE FOOD that I've tried: Mango Romance (meh), Pomelo Mango & Sago (I would get this again), Mango Mochi (Kid favorite), and Pomelo & Mango with Saga drink (I think this will become my regular order). THE SERVICE has always been consistently friendly and helpful. I was never rushed for a decision and usually got good recommendations or answers to my questions. THE AMBIANCE feels like a HK dessert shop. It's modern and clean inside with a variety of seating options should you come with a big group or just an individual. Overall, Hui Lau Shan is a win in my book; however it can get pricey with an average price of $8-10 per item. Our family of 4 easily can spend up $30-40 on desserts and/or drinks.

I was craving a sweet treat, so I stopped by his small churro stand and WOW, these honestly…read morecould've been the best churros I've ever had. My husband and I originally ordered 2 of the plain churros to share, but we ended up getting two extra orders of this after our first order because they were that good. I also tried a few drinks that my friends ordered from here and were also pleasantly surprised by them! This is a small food truck with only one person working in it, so be patient but the churros are definitely worth the wait. Service was friendly! There are several picnic benches where you can sit and enjoy your treat (be careful about all the bugs though, I got a bunch of bites from sitting here).

We stopped by Churro Co. after dinner to satisfy a sweet tooth and it really hit the spot. This…read morecute churro dessert truck is on S. 1st Street right next to Bouldin Creek Cafe, with outdoor seating only. The staff was friendly and happy to answer our questions, and our order was ready in just a couple minutes! I got the Matcha-Cha off the seasonal menu, which had a great balance of matcha flavor and lightly sweet strawberry ice cream. The roasted walnuts added a really nice break in texture, which I loved. My husband ordered the Campfire with added ice cream, which was rich and very chocolaty. The charred marshmallow on top was a great touch and made it extra indulgent. Overall, a great late night dessert stop with solid flavors and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out when you're craving something sweet!

I tired this place by ordering a takeout via TooGoodToGo app…read more It was actually really good and the baklavas were still super fresh and delicious! I ended up taking some to work next day and shared with my coworker lol While I was waiting in line to pick up, I was given a sample, which ended it being my second favorite out of all I got to try!

Great parking, lots of variety, and friendly service!…read more My friend and I came just before closing, and they were actually quite busy! They were handing out free samples since it was close to closing time. Since it was my first time there, it was good to try a sample! There are several tables inside, as well, so you can eat your goodies there. I'm taking off a star because the place itself is in need of a renovation. It looks very outdated and not appealing at all, but the food definitely speaks for itself!

Every couple months we love a visit to Omg Squee for their delicious, no nonsense soft serve and…read moretaiyaki with several Asian flavor options. My favorite ice cream flavors have been ube and the Earl grey but you really can't go wrong. They have limited parking spots but often people will park along the side of the road when it's busy. Theres a few seats in front of the shop and a cute lighted outdoor area with picnic benches to the side. Highly highly recommend a visit, especially given how late they are open at night and night time soft serve is the best! The only thing I always struggle with is not getting the taiyaki with ice cream drip all over me, so I highly recommend getting a cup to flip it over into!

Made a visit to OMG Squee, a gluten-free Asian American Dessert Shop, serving Asian-inspired…read moredesserts, pastries, butter mochi donuts, taiyaki soft serve, and more made in-house, from scratch. I was craving Ube and might have gone a bit overboard on ordering dessert because they had so many Ube options. The building is colorful and decorated in bright pink with fun artwork and decor for an uplifting vibe. The line moved quickly and the service was friendly fast and efficient. I was able to place my order and pay with Apple Pay. I ordered the Taiyaki Sundae with black sesame and ube swirl soft serve served in a fish shaped mochi Belgian style waffle with Oreo dust on top. You can customize your sundae with filling like organic red sweet beans, Nutella or custard and toppings like Oreo dust, fruity pebbles or rainbow sprinkles. I ate this on site and the nutty black sesame balanced the sweet ube perfectly, and the Oreo topping added the best crunch. They had a variety of mochi donut flavors. Lucky for me, nothing was sold out today. I ordered the Oreo ube mochi donut and ube milk tea to-go. I ate the mochi donut later that day and it was probably my least favorite item from my order. It had the chewy mochi texture however I didn't get enough of the rich ube flavor. It had somewhat of a bitter aftertaste and the Oreo overpowered the ube. I drank the ube milk tea the next day and it was creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet. I really enjoyed the flavor profile of the beverage and would order it again. Overall, enjoyed my selections and will be back to try more dessert options and flavors from one of the most unique Asian dessert spots in Austin!

I have been frequenting Gourdough's original food trailer on South 1st for a long time. I got a…read morecraving for one of their donuts and decided to make a trip. Gordough's is one of those places that fully commits to indulgence. I was able to place my order online and schedule for pick up. The order was ready when I arrived. Parking was a bit challenging and the lot was full and they charge for parking. Service was quick, casual, just good energy and fast turnaround. I ordered my tried and true Miss Shortcake with their famous cake donut with cream cheese icing and fresh cut strawberries. The donut is so indulgent and was served warm with the most delectable flavor combinations. Tried the Son of a Peach with cream cheese icing, spiced peach filling, cake mix topping, cinnamon and sugar with honey butter. This one was a bit too overindulgent and sweet for my liking but was definitely worth a try. Portions are huge and can be shared as the donut is not as good warmed over. If you're in the mood for dessert and not think about calorie count, then this is the place.

When in Austin TX this is a must try place.... Great service & our donuts were AMAZING!! We even…read moretold them they should open up a spot in San Diego, CA. * Mini Funky Monkey * Mini Naughty & Nice #DiningWithTheAndersons #Austin #TexasGoodies #Donuts #SweetTreats

The reviews about minimal customer service are accurate. Ordering is done through a kiosk and your…read morenumber gets called. The staff were friendly when we got our drinks, but the exchange was brief. The space, though, is super Instagrammable with lots of playful decor. Parking is a little tight out front, with some extra spots along the side street. I ordered the crème brûlée taro milk tea with boba, and my husband got the regular crème brûlée milk tea with boba. Flavor-wise it was good, but my drink had a lot happening texture-wise. Between the crystallized sugar, grainy taro, and boba, it caught me by surprise. Once everything was mixed together, it was fine, just not my favorite. Still a fun spot with creative drinks, and I'd be open to trying something else next time!

You order at a kiosk with no real person making recommendations. I should've known this place would…read morebe more created for photo ops than good quality products. Even so, the ambience seems like the decorations were cute, but very cheap and damaged overtime with little to no repairs. But I didn't come here for aesthetics. I came here for great Boba tea and sweet treats. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. What looked like a traditional milk toast dessert, was literally four pieces of stale bread, toasted and stacked on top of each other. that tasted freezer burnt with lots of sauce on top. No topping between each layer so it was not flavorful or tasty and all you could taste was a weird chemical flavor from the bread. Same thing with the ice cream, so freezer burnt that it tasted of chemicals, cardboard, and didn't even melt despite sitting on the plate for 15+ minutes. The Taro tea itself was fine with the crème brûlée topping, but the brown sugar Boba had the same chemical "going bad" flavor to it. It was super hard and bitter tasting instead of sweet. The soufflé pancakes were fine, but the ice cream was terrible on that too. It's hard to mess up Ice Cream, but somehow they managed.

Uncle Tetsu is a chain with locations in Katy, Costa Mesa, and several other places. They started…read morein Japan in the mid-80s. It's just about a mile from where I work and I'll often walk over to grab treats for myself or my colleagues. In addition to Japanese and basque cheesecakes, they also have pretty good cookies. All of the cakes have the Uncle Tetsu character stamped in them...so adorbs. My favorite cakes are the Hokkaido Milk and Strawberry. They have a great flavor selection including seasonal flavors. I love these cheesecakes because they're like a cross between what you think a cheesecake should be and a soufflé. Fair prices. Fast and efficient service.

Pro tip: don't forget to get your punch card!…read more Finally got around to checking out the hype, and YUM. The consistency balances between a gritty texture that brings character to your mouth and a softness that literally melts as you interact with it. Original a favorite over the Basque (consistency and price).

Back for another wonderful meal! From the friendliness of the host stand to our amazing waitress…read more So much fun! Drinks never empty. She was totally on top of us I had the lobster pasta and friend had the ahi tacos. They did not skimp on portions. The tacos were so full of tuna it has hard to keep it all inside the shell! So very tasty and extremely fresh ahi for sure. The lobster pasta went beyond my expectations! The pasta was definitely homemade and cooked to the perfect texture. The sauce was not over powering yet very tasty for sure. And the lobster meat. Not sprinkled in like other places. Absolutely not! There was a hefty amount of lobster for sure! They did not hold back. This would be good for a girls night out or a very nice dinner date place. The location in downtown is very central to everything you can think of and public parking is near by.

Caroline was a miss for us for dinner downstairs. I'd recommend this place for a drink and an…read moreappetizer, but definitely skip the entrees. It's attached to a hotel and it definitely had the feel of 'room service fancy' when it came to the entrees. The waygu beef burger was a perfectly uniform bland patty in a sea of lukewarm fries with two sad slices of roma. The waygu steak wasn't bad, but again, room service fancy feel. The Green Goddess salad looked pretty good but expect to pay extra to add a protein. I did like the ambiance. The waitstaff was helpful and informative. The kitchen and bar took a while, even with just a few tables occupied. When we called to reserve a table, they let me know they couldn't split checks and gratted parties over 6, which I expected but appreciated they communicated it. The website was hard to navigate for me and the Happy Hour available under Caroline isn't actually offered anywhere but upstairs. If you have accessibility issues, note that there aren't any restrooms on the first floor. Be prepared to walk a maze through the restaurant, through the coffee shop and either up 4 switchbacks of stairs to the 2nd floor or to ride the elevator on the hotel side to find one. Overall, if you're planning a trip here, I would check out Caroline Upstairs and hit up the upper deck patio for drinks and appetizers and skip downstairs restaurant. Unless you like lukewarm fries with no seasoning! Then, this is your place

What can I say, I love a good fried tofu (I'm not vegan) and Sugar Pine does it right! Simple and…read moresatisfying! Also, if you love pickles, their pickled veggies are delicious too! Maybe I can be a vegan i appreciate a place that doesn't rely on social media or influencers. Though the interior is definitely "instagrammable", counter style service, Asian flavored ice creams(taro, thai tea, miso...), unique dishes, snacks, and drinks (matcha limade). There's even a nice patio and private room for events. And there is PARKING! A place without parking these days will make me think twice about going. Just saying...

Sugar Pine has some of the best onigiri I've had in Austin (better than Asahi). The spicy tuna…read moreespecially was an Austin-level spicy. They were beautifully presented and the spices they put on the outside were surprisingly tasty. We also really enjoyed the potstickers and shrimp tempura. The katsu set was solid overall, and I absolutely loved the pickled vegetables that came with it. They also sell the pickles up front as grab-and-go containers, which I was very tempted to take home. The karaage was probably the only thing I wouldn't order again, and the miso soup was unfortunately very plain and watery compared to everything else. A small touch I appreciated was the cookie that came with the set. It was simple but really nice. They were out of the ice cream flavors we originally came for (black sesame), which was disappointing, but we ended up trying the miso caramel flavor and it was surprisingly delicious. The waffle cone was a little old, chewy, and stale. One thing that really stood out was the service. The cashier had one of the most genuine, sincere smiles and was such a pleasure to order from. Overall, definitely worth visiting for the onigiri. I already want to come back to try the matcha and black sesame ice cream flavors next time.