The lady running the patisserie was very sweet and patient while my friend and I were indecisive…read moreabout our pastry choices. Honestly though, you can't go wrong here! I personally enjoyed the strawberry champagne, blueberry cheesecake, and raspberry macarons. The ham and cheese croissant could have used more ham and if I could warm it in the microwave, it would have been the cherry on top My friend liked the lavender carrot cake but be sure to remove the lavender piece on top otherwise the flavor will be "intense" is how she described it lol It's a cute and cozy spot. Recommend to visit on a weekday due to the intimate seating. There's a rocky parking lot not too far from the building if there is no street parking available.

Cute and pretty space…read more Disappointed with the pastries. Ordered the strawberries and cream croissant and the Kouigh-amann and both were ice cold and not fresh. I'm surprised the owner serves old pastries. A deal breaker for me is being served ice cold old pastries. The pistachio latte was lukewarm. Also ordered the fruit mousse- chocolate hazelnut crunch and pistachio cherry christmas tree. Both ice cold as well, taste was okay, not great. Not worth the $14.99 each price. I've been to other pastry shops in the area and most serve fresh pastries and I have visited pastry shops in Europe (Paris, Rome, London, Florence, Geneva to name a few) so I can spot fresh and tasty pastries. Not coming back and will not recommend.

Went on a Saturday afternoon and got a 6 pack of their macarons. They were best I've had in Austin!…read moreThey were fresh, flakey, light and busting with flavor! I got the Rose, grapefruit, lavender, Earl Gary, Orange Heaven and lemon. Each macaron I could vividly taste the flavor they were going for. They were all good, but my favorite were the grapefruit and lemon. The macarons felt a bit too sweet and are pricey, hence removing one star. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood near by and the ambience is very small cute place. Girl at the front was kind. Definitely check this place out for macarons! Will be back for their pastries!

Totally adorable French bakery off South 1st. When you walk…read morein the door, you're instantly hit with the most aromatic Parisian baked good scents. Smells of croissant, chocolate, muffins, macarons, & more encompass your very being. The flavor smells wafted over me like a brilliantly executed perfume. Intoxicating and hunger-inducing, even on a full belly. Absolutely delectable treats. Awesome service. Front patio area as well as indoor seating. Half off baked goods after 4 p.m.--talk about a sweet treat!

Picked up Teddy V's Cookies at the Mueller farmers market and was seriously impressed. They're $10…read morefor two cookies, which honestly feels reasonable for the quality--especially since they're as good as Levain when prepared correctly. I got the walnut chocolate chip, and the key is definitely heating it according to the instructions. Before warming, it's good, but after heating? Incredible. Warm, gooey, and literally melted in my mouth. A must-try if you see them at the market.

My goodness. This is the greatest cookie I've eaten. I got a pre-packaged cookie from the farmers…read moremarket on mueller and heated it according to the package and was very happy. It's similar to a levain cookie, but I'm a smidge biased toward Austin local spots Cheers!

I came into Upper Crust Bakery for some of their delicious cranberry walnut sweet bread. It is…read moresweet and tangy simultaneously. Also the different textures are appealing as well - soft sweet bread converging with crunchy walnuts. It is so good! Upper Crust Bakery is my "go to" bakery when I am hosting a party that has associated dessert. My favorite cakes at Upper Crust is the Chocolate Italian Cream and the Gato Marissa cakes. They also have an assortment of cookies, pastries, muffins and other sweet treats. It is not unusual to find a line to get to your heavenly pastries and coffee, however, the line goes rather quickly. Many customers are at the bakery only for pickup...revolving pickup counter. Others linger in the bakery enjoying their bakery treats. They also serve soup, sandwiches and quiche as well. Generally, everything I have purchased here has been delicious. Cool environment...

I lucked out when I realized this was located on the walking route from my wax/sugar salon to my…read morelabs & haircut places. I had just read on Reddit a couple days prior that this was recommended as an alternative to another Austin bakery. When I walked in I was surprised to find many older individuals sitting and chatting, so I thought there might be some kind of event. But it's probably just the demographics of the neighborhood! Based on the decor I can tell they're not trying to be a "trendy" bakery and remain true to their identity as a neighborhood business. They still had a good number of pastries available but I did get the last strawberry danish of the day (pictured). I also got the almond croissant. Their pre-made bread loaves all looked appetizing as well. I thought both pastries had good texture but could have used more filling/flavoring.

A consistent gem in the South Congress. Whether you're looking for a perfectly crafted vanilla…read morelatte or a solid breakfast (the ham and cheese croissant and tacos are standouts), this place delivers. The service is always friendly and efficient. Though the footprint of the shop is small, they offer plenty of indoor seating and a charming patio area. Great for a quick caffeine fix or a relaxed morning bite. One small downside: if you're eyeing a seasonal drink with decorative toppings, skip the 'to-go' order. They don't include the garnishes on takeout drinks, so you'll miss out on the full presentation.

My first time trying Manana in South Congress, the interior was beautiful…read more I got the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha Latte, it came out to about $9+ with just whole milk, quite expensive! The drink overall was decent, I couldn't really taste the matcha, the mango puree, nor the sticky rice. I like the coconut taste even though it was very subtle. You could only taste a hint of everything described, and overall the drink was pretty bland. I love the decorations and the space inside though, it was so clean and aesthetics. They also have tables for you to work and chill as well.

So many delicious pastries to choose from - but when they're out, they are out!! I eyed a banana…read morepudding cupcake as soon as I walked in, and by the time I got to the front of the line it was gone.. I'll hopefully not be chasing that for long We got a mix of fun items, with my fav being the Brien sugar cinnamon Poptart.

Quack's 43rd Street bakery, located in Hyde Park, is a small bakery offering outdoor seating. Upon…read moreentering, customers are greeted by the aroma of coffee and fresh pastries. OMG...their desserts are enough to cause a sane person some degree of cognitive dissonance! Decisions, decisions, decisions, etc. During my visit, I observed a wide variety of baked goods; specifically, the chocolate chip and salty oat cookies are particularly popular. Although I typically prefer cookies with nuts, I purchased several sugar cookies in unique shapes and colors for the hubs, who is the resident "cookie monster". I also selected a piece of key lime pie for myself, following my dessert ritual of consuming it over three days. Quack's serves as a neighborhood gathering spot, with a relaxed atmosphere that attracts regular customers, students, and groups of friends. The bakery was inviting, and embodies the qualities expected from a local neighborhood bakery. While I went to the bakery just to look around, I got sucked in their bakery vortex...in a very good way.

March 20, 2026 review:…read more I tried this Paris baguette location the first time. Parking is a little tricky to find. There is a garage which is right behind the shop but little difficult to find. Another option is street parking. This place is new and indoor reflects that. Bunch of seating option outside and inside. Area also have other shops and walk pathway so good place to walk after taking coffee. We got the Irish cream latte which is little on sweet side. Two pastries , I don't remember the name but one of them was chocolate based and other was fruit with cream cheese, super yum. They also have fig cake which is super yum and does not taste extra sugary at all. That's the just try if you can find it. Usually it comes in the thanksgiving season but since I saw that, I tried their fig cake slice as well. Overall good experience. Most of the pastry and cake slices are between 6-8 dollars.

Cute shop with some parking up front…read more Everything we got was delicious but they had a few too many Nutella options. We gor the Nutella donut and croissant The fruity pebbles cream donut...almond croissant... coffee donut Large latte...strawberry lemonade ..

TDLR : 10/10 Must Try Cupcake Spot! Tiramisu cupcake was delicious and creamy with an amazing…read morecoffee taste. I've driven by this place 100's of times and today I to finally decided to stop by and try it! The parking lot was empty but it was 3:00pm on a Thursday so it made sense. I went to the front of building and was let in by whom I assume is the owner! She was very nice and after telling me what cupcakes they still had I I ended up ordering a tiramisu Cupcake! Man I was not disappointed! It was a bit cold probably taken out of a fridge to make sure the Icing but that didn't deter me. I took my first bite and Wow! The cupcake was truly airy and fluffy with a great soft consistency. The frosting was delicious not overly sweet and did not leave a buttery texture in my mouth. The center of the cupcake had an exquisite coffee taste (tiramisu go figure lol) that didn't overpower the cupcake but definitely amplified the rest of the cupcake. I of course devoured before I even left the parking lot. All in all was one of the best Cupcakes I've ever had!

These cupcakes are SO good. I went to a party that had them and got hooked. All the flavors are…read moredelicious and so pretty! We ordered a cake this time too, it was PERFECT! The decor was exactly what we wanted and it tasted great, too. Olga is such a lovely person, too. Her communication with orders is clear and she responds promptly. This is our go-to for future parties!

Our favorite restaurant on the East Side. I recommend getting there at 5:45 so you can get in…read moreeasily without a reservation when they open at 6. Always get the baguette with butter, we like the salmon cru, of course we get the steak frites but the pork chop is better imo and the sauce & potato side are phenomenal.

You don't have to be French to hate Justine's…read more Too bad to have to leave this clip joint even one star. Wait! I give it one star for the amazing gall to offer this offal up as French food! And for rolling their eyes, and their practiced Gallic condescension. Austin used to have a couple of decent French restaurant/bistros: Chez Nous was run by people from Marseilles, and Chamonix, and other parts of France. It didn't compare to French restaurants in France, but it was a decent value, and it was way better than nothing. Fabi & Rosi was probably more German than French, but with a good Euro mentality. Both Fabi & Rosi and Chez Nous died in the Covid plague. The best French resto in Austin by far was Aquarelle, which when it opened had a skilled chef in the kitchen from Aix-en-Provence. Austin probably wasn't ready for real French food at the time, and it quietly folded a few years ago. That brings us to Justine's: when it opened ca. 2009, it was a good value. The escargots were good, the onion soup was good, they served Delice de Bourgogne cheese, and the bread was good enough to mop up the garlic butter sauce. The other offerings were always meh, and the place was loud enough to remove the enamel from your teeth. I had skipped it for a few years until I got back from a trip to France, and wanted a nice French dinner. So I chose to return to Justine's. The crime and the pity of this place is that it is owned and operated by French people, and they know real French food, and they are deliberately abusing the public with their food, service, and prices. Americans generally associate French dining with arrogance, condescension. and laughable price points: if that's your expectation, then Welcome To Justine's! We ordered the radishes served with butter as an appetizer, which was not served with bread--which is sort of the whole point of eating radishes and butter. When we pointed this out, they charged us $5.00 for a half-baguette of bread to go with. Their bread! Their bread! Oo-la-la! Every French or Italian person knows that bread is firm and crusty on the outside and pillowy and delectable on the inside. What we got was the usual squishy, spongy stuff they sell at Walmart (not to cast aspersions on Walmart). THESE PEOPLE KNOW BETTER than to serve bread like this, and at this price! The rest of the meal was downhill--and EXPENSIVE, laughably overpriced, like the stereotypical snotty French dining experience. Before you eat here, do yourself the favor of reading the plethora of one-star reviews before submitting your own. And while we're here, the local food critics LOVE this place--has anybody writing these reviews ever been to France? Or Quebec? So many good restos in Austin have died, ill-served and neglected by the local 'food experts'. Let the buyer....wait: QUE L'ACHETEUR SOIT PRUDENT! THAT'S as close to France as you'll get with THIS joint.

usually go to the South Congress location, but this spot seriously impressed me too. It somehow…read morefeels both more spacious and more cozy at the same time, which is kind of the perfect combo if you're settling in to work or hang out for a while. There are way better outlet options here, which makes it super laptop-friendly, and they even have a printer available. it's about a dollar per page. I'm a big fan of their mochas, and the snack situation is solid too. They've got good bagel options and other grab-and-go bites that actually pair well with coffee. If you like a little heat in your drink, definitely try the Scarlet Letter. It's a spicy mocha and it's so good. Overall, great vibes, great coffee, and an easy place to post up for a few hours. Highly recommend.

Environment friendliness - doesn't have BYO / Personal cup…read morediscount - has no recycle bins Pros - has few tall tables - Plenty of seating inside - wifi (details below) and restroom Cons / downsides are: - banal music playlist and worn out tall chairs - furnitures around tall tables / small desks are worn out / old WiFi ( hotspot triggers opening browser and entering code provided during purchase) SSID: BennuGuest temp code for hotspot: 6935281419