If you love Mango and you haven't tried Hui Lau Shan- stop everything and go NOW!…read more My wife went to a location in Los Angeles and sent me pictures. It looked incredible! She was so happy, she joked about opening a franchise in Austin. She checked their website and saw Austin had a location. How had we missed it? My wife is NUTS about every and anything Mango. I'm happy to share that our first Austin experience was perfect!!

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.

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!

My husband took me here as a surprise on an afternoon date. It's exactly what you'd expect from a…read morestrip mall store called Baklava House. The outside is a little boring, but the interior is dressed up a bit with a chandelier and bright shiny display cases full of baklava and other desserts. The employee offered us a free sample, which was a good start. I may be guilty of falling for the "Dubai Chocolate" trend, but I chose a few pieces of baklava that had chocolate pistachio flavor profiles. I also took a risk on a nest shaped pastry filled with lemon filling, and I think it was my favorite of them all! They have tables where you can eat your treats there, and wash your hands afterwards, which is important because there's almost no way to do it without getting sticky fingers. I ate two pieces there, and saved two more for the evening, which was a lot for one day, but it was sure a treat!

Not sure why people are giving this place five stars. Unless they're paying for reviews?…read more We arrived here, and the girl taking orders had zero knowledge of anything. Constantly had to refer to "calling her" dad to get information. Multiple things on the menu were not even available. Very "Mom and pop" and below average. Treated like it was a business someone's running out of their garage. Very unprofessional in 2026 in the city of Austin. Your menu doesn't even match what you really have? Customers can't rely on what they see online -- or even the in-store menu. That's disingenuous. We won't be back. Very disappointing.

TLDR: Delicious ube ice cream. You can get it swirled but for first timers, just get the ube --…read moreit's fantastic. Skip the toppings so you can savor the creaminess. Parking is limited -- only a few narrow spots outside. Okay wow. The ube ice cream here is out-of-this-world. Came here with my hubby and two toddlers and we got one cone to share (the kids just get a little bit). This is usually enough but I felt like I wanted MORE. It was so creamy and flavorful. We kept it simple -- fish cone with nutella and ube soft serve. We had the option of swirling it with a milk tea ice cream but it had a little bit of caffeine so no good. Glad the choice was made for us -- the ube was perfect on its own. Also happy we skipped the toppings since the creaminess really came through. They sell mochi donuts too -- they were pretty good but not as good as the ice cream. Parking is limited but we had no issue snagging a spot at 430pm on a Sunday. Only a few narrow spots outside (no official lot). Full disclosure -- both my daughter and I had tummy aches after eating this ice cream and you know what? I have zero regrets! It was that good.

I come once a year when I'm really craving a taiyaki and happen to be in the area…read more The soft serve is good, I just wish you could split any of the flavors and not just the ones they set (I understand this is a pipe dream given the setup but ugh!). Example mango and ube would have gone OFF together.

I called (late on my part) the day before to see if I could get a full cheesecake for my husband's…read morebirthday. Even though they normally require 48 hours notice, they were able to accommodate me, no problem! I didn't spend much time inside as I just went to pick it up, but it's a very cute store that gives ice cream shop vibes. The cheesecake was AMAZING, we couldn't stop eating it. Definitely recommend the Pie Bar for all your pie needs!

The concept of this place is super cute, but the execution could use some work. The build-your-own…read morepies are not actual pies. Rather they are different flavored mousses in pie crusts. I tried a few flavors, including one of the cobblers, which was also more of a mousse. I would be more forgiving if I actually enjoyed the mousse flavors, but everything was overly sweet and artificial tasting. The employee who helped us was super nice and the interior is cutely decorated. There are even games to play. Despite the good service and ambiance, I wouldn't recommend this place due to the disappointing food.

If you're in Austin and craving specialty donuts, THIS is the place to go!!! Being a donut…read moreconnoisseur, Gourdough's did not disappoint! Love that they're set up in a retro airstream -- such a fun vibe. Donuts are made fresh and topped to order, and it is 100% worth the wait. They've got large and mini sizes, so we went with a few different minis so we could try multiple flavors without overdoing it (or maybe we still overdid it, no regrets ). The menu has something for everyone, even more "basic" options for those who don't want all the toppings -- which honestly feels a little sacrilegious here haha. They also have great coffee, plenty of seating, and shaded tables so you can dig in right away and actually enjoy the moment. I honestly cannot pick a favorite menu item because I loved them all!! Already counting down until I'm back in Austin so I can return.

This is SUCH a delicious food truck! I spotted it on Yelp as we were in the mood for dessert and…read morenot sure what to try. After paying for parking we made our way over to the truck. There wasn't a line (it was a pretty hot day) so we managed to order quickly. We opted to split the Black Betty. It was huge!! I loved the blackberry sauce and fruit mixed in with the cream and sugar. This is one big dessert so I'm glad we shared it - honestly would be worth splitting a whole one amongst a few people unless you have a big sweet tooth! The staff were really quick with the order. There's ample seating by the truck which is probably nice for part of the year, but we were suffering on a hot summer day. I would highly recommend this spot - but keep in mind the weather as it's all outdoor and outdoor seating only.

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.

We were on a business trip and decided to have breakfast at Caroline…read more A nice restaurant with mood lighting and modern decor. They offer a full bar and also a coffee place with pastries and other baked goods. They seem to be connected to a hotel. The restrooms were up a few flights of stairs or you can use the elevator to the 2nd floor. I didn't know that. The upstairs portion could be rented out for special occasions or events. Our server was super friendly and helpful. She recommended a couple of her favorite smoothies. I ordered the Sweet Corn Cake Benedict: poached eggs, jalapeño cheddar corn cakes, avocado, tomato & corn salsa (4/5). I liked and enjoyed my breakfast, which was fresh and light. Berry Basil Smoothie: blueberry, strawberry, basil, banana, agave, pomegranate, coconut water, lime juice (4/5). This was very delicious. My coworkers order the Everything Sandwich: everything cream cheese, peppered bacon, baby kale, roasted roma tomatoes (4/5). Flavorful, with a light freshness of all the ingredients. My other coworker ordered a side of Breakfast Potatoes & a Detox Juice: acai, pomegranate, coconut water, lime. Both really liked the breakfast potatoes, which had a crisp exterior crunch yet soft and creamy inside. Come check them out. Support your local business.