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    Tough Cookie Bakery

    4.7 (139 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Marla C.

    This is a cute bakery in the center of Bastrop. But you need to know that it is almost a 100% vegan, so if you don't like vegan bakeries, this is not the place for you. I got a peanut butter Krispy and it was so good. It was full of peanut butter. It had a chocolate layer on top and krispies mixed throughout the peanut butter. We also got ice coffee's and they had different creams available. I got the pumpkin latte. I couldn't really taste it in my ice coffee. My husband got vanilla and he could taste his a bit more. They offer 2 different sizes of iced coffee, medium or large. Even though I could not really taste the cream, the coffee was still decent. They also have art for sale, as well as a lot of nick knacks and inexpensive jewelry. I saw some as low as $5. It looked like it was pretty good quality too. They also have a seating area and it's pretty large. They just moved locations from an area that was right off of Main Street to this new location. I will definitely stop by again to see what other vegan treats I can get, but I know that my husband will not because he is not does not have a desire to eat vegan food.

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    Morgann G.

    They have moved! Better location on Main Street. Such a great place for them! Plus they now have an ice cream bar!!! Customer service still great, food still amazing!!

    Mushroom spinach quiche with Avocado Mash on pretzel bread
    Kayleigh T.

    This place is such a gem! I love going here for a healthy but hearty breakfast, in a cozy little nook downtown. They're mostly known for their vegan and vegetarian options, but as someone who eats meat, I always leave fully satisfied with the alternatives. Their vegan biscuits and gravy is to die for, and they always have a fresh daily quiche served with a delicious avocado toast. I recommend getting your toast on the pretzel bread, so yummy. The coffee is outstanding (I love their cold brew) and of course, they have a huge variety of freshly baked vegan and gluten free baked goods! Not only is there something for everyone, but the service is always so friendly, it feels like I'm visiting a close friends house for brunch. Thank y'all so much for giving me delicious comfort food with such a welcoming atmosphere.

    May BLT

    The deserts here are delicious! Hands down: I'm a sucker for soft and chewy cookies and these are just that and also moist. I also have a super horrible gluten allergy, so I'm glad they offer things on the meal I can order. I'm vegan, so I ordered the May BLT. The May BLT is a good sandwich (mine has added GF bread). I'm not a huge fan of mayo, so I substitute it with mustard. I like what the tofu is marinated in...it gives it a good flavor. For the price, I wish there was a little more tofu in the sandwich to make it higher protein. That would make it perfect for me, but I'm grateful for the fact that there's at least one place in Bastrop to find something decent to eat for vegans!

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    Mandee K.

    Cozy little coffee shop and bakery tucked into the historic district of Bastrop. Lots of seating inside, a bit out on their patio - but take it to-go and walk down to the river! A 2-minute walk from this spot. If you follow my reviews, you know I'm on a tea kick and not coffee right now. They use HEB organics for their hot tea selection. A lot of various pastries to choose from - cookies, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, etc. The ginger molasses cookie was awesome! Room for improvement on their chocolate chip cookie though. They also have sandwiches and other food but I didn't try that. The people working there are so kind and welcoming. Definitely a spot to check out! I'll be back for those cinnamon rolls!

    iced latte

    love the vibe and the staff. amazing iced vanilla latte and salted pretzel. and the cute items

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    Bianca F.

    This place made my heart so happy! I was in town for 4 days and visited every single day for my daily Cold Brew. Being a Vegan visiting a small town in Texas, I was worried I wouldn't be able to find something to eat. I was beyond ecstatic when I saw this adorable Vegetarian/Vegan eatery pop up in my search. Not only do they have a full breakfast and lunch menu with plenty of vegan options, they also have pastries that are all vegan! I tried their biscuits and gravy and their blueberry lemon muffin and they were both delicious! The Cold Brews I got were perfectly yummy! This place also sells some local crafts and witchy trinkets and other tchotchkes. Staff was incredibly friendly and I appreciate their inclusivity decor! Would definitely recommend and visit again!

    Flavorless tofu, only three pieces on dry bread

    The ambiance is funky coffee house chic which I enjoyed. The counter people were also very friendly. The cold brew was decent although I prefer a more darker roast but appreciated they had several types of milks to offer for it for the non dairy crowd. However I was extremely disappointed in a few things. They advertised "brioche" bread. It was not. The bread was plain white bread and very dry. I ordered their vegan blt. It came with three pieces of sad flavorless tofu. I took one bite and couldn't finish it. I managed to eat the filling because I was so hungry. Please work on your recipe for this and consider adding more filling for the value. It's a miss for me. The cup of soup was tasty but overpriced at $6.95 and so was that sandwich at $12.95. The food took forever.

    Vegan spread!
    Tamannah B.

    This place is simply phenomenal! I visited several times while staying nearby and found this to be an oasis for clean and delicious food, including vegan cuisine (rare in this area). Everything is excellent and the team members are kind souls. This place is a must go (and go and go..).

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    10 years ago

    Nice place! Friendly staff and delicious treats. Vegan and gluten free yummy options. Good coffee; regular is organic.

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    Thank you for recommending the gluten-free jelly thumbprint cookie. A-MAZ-ing!

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    9 years ago

    Hands down the best Latte in town! This and the coolest people and best food around. I love this place.

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    Great food.... very very very tasty food. Definitely will be a routine. Everything homemade with great decor.

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