The Celia Jacobs Cheesecake Experience

In Austin the temperatures are trending between 100-111° degrees. After a very intense workout…read morecoupled with soaring summer temperatures, I was up for something cool to eat. "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream"...so the saying goes. I decided to meet a friend that lives downtown Austin for some ice cream at the The Baked Bear, a frequent hang out spot for her and my first visit. The Baked Bear is located in the Seaholm complex between Cesar Chavez and 3rd Streets near West Avenue. After a couple of samples, I decided on Blackberry Crumble. Our server was so sweet and kind including suggesting some of the shop's favorites. OMG the ice cream was so smooth...so flavorful...so absolutely delicious to eat. Interestingly, the ice cream was reasonably priced. It was great cooling off and enjoying catching up with my friend.

Baked bear is good!!! I liked how the cookie was on a…read morewarming plate before we bought it so when we bit into it, it was warm and gooey. The bear batter ice cream reminded me of birthday cake which was so yummy!! Honestly if you like BJ's pizookies, this is the place for you. A bit expensive for one bowl but it was enough to feed me and a friend! The service is was fine, not bad and I liked the decor of the shop along with where it was. There was a nice view outside and a nice field.

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Funfetti cookie - top Cookies and cream - middle Cookie monster cookie - bottom

Hui Lau Shan

4.4(155 reviews)

11.4 mi•Crestview

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!!

Love this place ! If u love mango this will be a treat !…read more Inside super cute large board and hand held of menu lots of options We enjoy the same things when we go haha if it's not broke don't fix it right haha But love the mango yogurt smoothie (We tried the strawberry but it wasn't as tasty as the mango) Mango pudding And the mango drink w/ Pamelo Soooo good I think it's a #1 item there Service is good most the times we been there the sweet girls behind the counter are new but sweet Price is reasonable

4.7 mi•Bouldin Creek, So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), 78704 (South Austin)

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Mango & coconut sago

Churro Co

4.6(596 reviews)

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).

the food wasn't expensive, and it was supper yummy. The service is very good, the guy taking orders…read moreis nice. The environment is so comforting and friendly. String lights with pink benches. Very fitting for the theme.

Churro w/Salted Caramel & Whipped Cream

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Baklava House & Bakery

4.7(194 reviews)

14.2 mi

Baklava is perfection. Top tier service. Sushi an amazing place with a huge variety of selection…read more Love this place can't wait to go back.

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.

Free samples: Sweet with cream

Meat manakish

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Omg Squee

4.4(435 reviews)

7.7 mi•East Austin

One of our favorite post-pool summer treats! The kids especially enjoy the Violet Crown and Brown…read moreSugar Milk Tea soft serve, which they wish were a full time menu item. But perhaps best of all in their eyes--the icy cold patio self-serve water. "No one else gets their water so cold! " Will be back often and recommend to friends!

Omg Squee is a quirky, fun Asian dessert shop in East Austin. They have a variety of unique soft…read moreserve ice cream flavors with an Asian twist (ube, black sesame, etc.) which they can make a "taiyaki sundae" by serving it in a fish shaped waffle cone with toppings. The ice cream is so good! I got the ube swirl and loved it. They also have donuts that are decorated to look like animals, so fun for kids! My three year old was thrilled to get a "bear" donut. The only gripe I have is that there's no indoor seating (brutal in this heat!), and the outdoor seating is not very clean.

Bee eating omg squee

Vanilla chai and Ube swirl

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Soft serve. Ube

Pie Bar

4.4(148 reviews)

1.1 mi

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.

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!

4.9 mi•Bouldin Creek, So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), 78704 (South Austin)

Whole cheesecake topped with strawberry glaze and fresh-made whipped cream.

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Gourdough's Food Trailer

4.4(3.9k reviews)

Gourdough's is an Austin staple and one of the best dessert spots in atx. Consistent. Reliable…read more Packed with flavor and texture. Their donuts come in a regular and mini size. I prefer the mini but they're sold out a lot which shows you how spectacular this place is. My go to is the nutty valentine. The donut is always warm, fresh, and crispy. And the toppings of Nutella, cinnamon, and strawberries adds dimension & the perfect story. There is plenty of patio seating and lots of parking outside. There can be a line on the weekends and they tend to sell out so keep that in mind. The staff is friendly and service is quick!

Doughnuts made to order out of an airstream, you say?…read more Looks like they used to offer mini versions but that side of the menu is all mask taped over. When we went our choices were $9-$10 donut base desserts. I say base because the toppings cover up the donut visually. Despite that, there's no covering that scrumptious taste and texture. Wowaweea. Yes, you feel your cells expand and pants tighten and it is for sure run club pre and post, but quite worth it. These divine donuts have that cakey interior I love so much. We had the Puddin': cream cheese icing, vanilla pudding, fresh bananas with nilla wafers. According to the menu. Ours didn't have any nilla wafers and the presentation was uneven, hence the four stars. I didn't miss the wafers. The icing and pudding were one goopy topping and the bananas slices were half scattered slices and half banana chunk that I had to separate. Side notes: Gourdough sits on a corner with parking spots that are not free. There's a pay via QR code so you'll need a phone or something to scan that. Boo for digital shackles. Next note- I feel like this is a low key meet up spot. Like the way they tried to make the first train cars on the MTA the singles car? There was a series of singles getting doughnuts and they were a little done up for the occasion. Who knows. With the little IG ready love seats and doughnuts made for sharing, you could walk away with extra sugar.

3.3 mi•78704 (South Austin)

Mother Clucker Donut

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Heavenly Hash Donut

Sweet Memes - Austin

4.0(171 reviews)

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.

Mango sticky rice matcha: 8/10 Lychee tea drink: 9/10…read moreBanana matcha: 1/10 lol it was way too sweet and banana flavor overpowered. Overall this place has a good menu and is worth checking out

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Uncle Tetsu

4.4(132 reviews)

11.4 mi

•$$$

Uncle Tetsu specializes in Japanese-style cheesecake, a dessert I had never tried before…read more Therefore, my dessert palate was eager to try this intriguing treat. The cheesecake shop is located on N. Lamar in Crescent Plaza and focuses on takeout rather than dine-in service. I ordered their signature Japanese cheesecake, and it was delicious. Unlike traditional dense cheesecake, it was incredibly light, fluffy, and airy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The cheesecake featured a thin, creamy top layer that paired nicely with the soft, cloud-like texture underneath. Each bite melted in my mouth, making it unlike any cheesecake I have had before. It was both unique and completely satisfying. The shop itself is small and designed primarily for grab-and-go customers, with no seating area available. The store manager was friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions. Pro tip: Parking in Crest Plaza can be difficult during peak hours, so plan accordingly.

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.

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Caroline

4.2(1.7k reviews)

6.5 mi•Downtown

The Caroline was a delight from start to finish. My server, Rachel, made the whole evening --…read moreattentive, warm, and just a joy to be around. The ambience is fantastic, and honestly, there's not a bad seat in the house. We started with the crab meat artichoke dip -- delicious, and it comes with fresh chips plus crispy celery and carrots on the side, a nice touch instead of the usual chips-only route. Jordan just got tagged for dinner service. He didn't skip a beat with great service.

RE: Business owner information General Manager…read more Business Manager Jul 17, 2026 Hi Paul, Thank you for your detailed feedback. While we're glad you joined us, I'm sorry to hear your breakfast experience didn't meet expectations. We'll be reviewing your comments with our culinary team to improve consistency. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope to provide a better experience in the future. Warm regards, Wes Brown It's great to receive a response from the business manager regarding our experience at their restaurant, but all four us thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast. We had absolutely no complaints regarding our dining experience. Caroline is affiliated with the Marriott Element and Aloft hotels and that, I believe, where the affiliation ends. I try to avoid hotel eateries but I've had great dining experiences at hotels like the JW Marriott in Austin. We, four, stopped by on a Sunday AM for breakfast and we had a great time. They do have brunch cocktails available and their bloody Mary's were deemed excellent with just the right amount of spice. My bloody Maria was on point and we all got our Sunday Funday started. Breakfast was wonderful. Our eggs arrived cooked perfectly. The pepper bacon and real potato sides were off the charts delicious. They also offer a few TexMex breakfast options and Plus one was raving about her Huevos Rancheros plate. Service was excellent even though they became busy our server was very attentive. Pro tip: Sat and Sun AMs if you arrive early you can easily score a table.

Aesthetics

Open kitchen so you can see how clean it is in there.

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Spinach and feta omelette

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Amber G.

397

11 years ago

I am such a fan of The Celia Jacobs Cheesecake Experience! I was out "passbooking" with a friend and we for sure heard the hype about the cheesecake bites so naturally we had to stop by! The trailer is so fitting for the bites of cheesecake! Midway trailer park is such a great place to hang out with friends, hang out with your dog, hang out with your kids, or just plain hang out! We tried one of each cheesecake bite that she had that day and they were all GREAT! I think the mini bites are perfect because I personally feel sick when I try and eat a huge piece of cheesecake! This way you can try many different flavors and not feel like you need to spend a year in the gym! Totally pleased with my cheesecake experience! read more

R L.

13 years ago

Kimmie! 30 different flavors. Hand-crafted. Baked in the truck. My gosh. These workmen, best friends, all their own record. Incredible people. Best cheesecake. If you second-guess the price, just all why three dollars is worth every bit. Highly recommended. read more

Mark w.

2 years ago

I have made my own cheesecakes for years, better than most restaurants. But, I have to say, after having their NY Cheesecake tonight, it was perfection! They know the right ingredients needed for that PERFECT bite, Thank you!!! read more

Lisa T.

3 years ago

Every time I show up during their normal listed hours of operation, no one is there. I've left messages with no return calls. It's happened on several occurrences now. Not worth the drive. read more

Phng Dung P.

6 years ago

I thought I'm not a cheesecake person until I had their lemonade cheesecake. It's phenomenal!

Tim C.

6 years ago

Super friendly, amazing service, and the cheesecake is AMAZING!!!

Saumitra V.

11 years ago

Possibly the best small cheesecake bites you'll get for $3

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