I’m always doing dessert research in Austin because there are so many delicious options. To create this list of best desserts, I considered unique desserts that you can only find here, whether it’s an Austin company or a dessert that isn’t common or is especially noteworthy. This list doesn’t include desserts at restaurants but does include desserts at bakeries.

If you’re visiting Austin and/or a dessert lover like me, here are 11 companies with stand-out desserts!

Mochi Donuts from Bom Bakeshop

As this company proudly shares, they exist to spread joy! Their mochi donuts come in creative flavors and there are typically themed flavors. A sampling of their creative flavors includes earl grey with lavender, matcha strawberry, and lemon brulee. They have pop-ups and regularly sell the donuts each weekend at Dia’s Market in Central Austin.

Website: https://www.bombakeshop.com/

Churro Sundae at Churro Co.

The churros at Churro Co. are excellent and of course, adding ice cream to make it a sundae would make them even better. But back to the churros. They’re not simply fried dough. Nope, they can be tossed in a variety of sugar mixes, like cocoa sugar or graham cracker sugar, and then topped with things like apple pie, chocolate cheesecake, chocolate or caramel drizzle, and more. This food truck is a decadent treat! Extra sweetness – they also serve funnel cake at their bakery location.

Website: http://churrocoaustin.com/

Locations:

• Trailer: 1906 South First, Austin, TX 78704
• Bakery: 11101 Burnet Rd # A140, Austin, TX 78758

Asian-Inspired Cookies by Cookie Wookie Kitchen

Black sesame cookies n’ cream, ube coconut, pandan with toasted rice, red bean mochi, matcha pistachio – these are some of the delicious and creative flavors Cookie Wookie Kitchen offer. I love that Erica takes inspiration from Asian flavors and infuses them into aged cookie dough. To try these cookies, you’ll need to order them for delivery or pick them up at the shop Parker and Scott or in Cedar Park. Follow them on Instagram to learn about their next pop-ups.

Website: https://www.cookiewookiekitchen.com/

Chocolate at Edis Chocolates & Bakery

If you love chocolate, you have to visit Edis Chocolates & Bakery! This shop in Northwest Austin is filled with chocolate desserts like truffles, cake, brownies, and more. Be sure to get a sampling to try. I’ve loved everything I’ve tried, especially the hazelnut amaretto torte and the chocolate cupcake.

Website: https://www.edischocolates.com/

Location: 3808 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX 78759

Loaded Donuts at Gourdough’s

Looking at this list, Gourdough’s is the original best Austin dessert that everyone talked about. It’s for a good reason. Their tagline is Big Fat Donuts and these loaded donuts are exactly that. Miss Shortcake (cream cheese and strawberries) and Mother Clucker (fried chicken and honey butter) are two of my favorites.

Website: https://gourdoughs.com/

Location: Trailer – 1503 S. 1st Street, Austin TX 78704

Ice Cream from Merry Monarch Creamery

This food truck has some delicious, creative ice cream flavors! It’s made from high-quality ingredients in interesting mixes. Here are some examples: matcha caramel, oreo miso, and passion fruit pie.

Website: https://www.merrymonarchcreamery.com/

Locations:

• Food truck at 5000 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756
• Scoops sold at Bottega: 2100 Robert Browning St, Austin, TX 78723

Huge Chocolate Chip Cookies from Teddy V Patisserie

If we’re talking huge chocolate chip cookies, you’ll probably think of the famed ones from Levain Bakery in New York City. Today you can have a Levain cookie delivered to your doorstep or you can buy frozen ones from the grocery store. But if you’re in Austin, try these two famous cookies that might wow you even more!

The Teddy V Cookies have mastered the art of crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. They’re made with seemingly normal ingredients and can include walnuts. You can get these heavyweight cookies delivered nationwide, or pick them up at the Texas Farmers Market (on the weekends) or at a few coffee shops in Austin.

Website: https://www.teddyvcookies.com/

Stuffed Cookies at ThoroughBread

You read that correctly – STUFFED cookies have earned the place on this list of best desserts in Austin! ThoroughBread has some delicious stuffed cookies. They remind me of geodes – they might look plain on the outside but inside is gooey magic! Banana Nutella and peanut butter and jelly are two of my favorite flavors! They also have chocolate chip and chocolate chip pecan.

Website: https://www.thoroughbreadatx.com/

Location: 1709 Bluebonnet Lane, Austin, TX 78704

Texas Ice Cream Flavors at Lick Honest Ice Creams

Seasonal and artisanal flavors are found at Lick! It starts with quality ingredients – milk and cream from a Central Texas dairy. Then mix in locally made ingredients like chocolate, olive oil, goat cheese, and honey. Yes, they also have dairy-free flavors.

You can’t go wrong with their everyday menu which includes fresh mint and chocolate, salted caramel, and Texas sheet cake. But you can also get adventurous with their seasonal flavors, inspired by Texas produce and ingredients. Some examples include grapefruit with champagne marshmallows, tequila lime pie, and yaupon matcha chip.

Website: https://www.ilikelick.com/

Three locations in Austin:

• 1100 S Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704
• 6555 Burnet Road #200, Austin, TX 78757
• 1905 Aldrich Street #150, Austin, TX 78723

Mini Pies at Tiny Pies

Pie is delicious – buttery and crispy crust with a rich filling – but it’s hard to find small portions and hard to eat without it being messy. Enter Tiny Pies. These mini pies are muffin-sized and packed with all the good stuff – lots of local ingredients.

Apple, cherry, pecan, and chocolate cream are some of their classic flavors. The Texas Two-Step is a unique classic – pecan pie with a brownie! Strawberry is one of my favorite seasonal flavors. They also have savory pies – pot pie and quiche types.

Website: https://tinypies.com/

Location: 5035 Burnet Road, Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78756

Cookie Choux at Whipped Bakery

Ok, this one is slightly outside of Austin City Limits – in Leander – but I hope you’ll accept the exception for their amazing cookie choux! These puffs are filled with fluffy whipped cream and the outside features a crispy topping. It’s worth the drive to me!

Website: https://www.whippedatx.com/

Location: 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd, B220, Leander, TX 78641

Yum! I’m a believer in eating more dessert, so I hope you enjoy some of Austin’s best dessert options!

What’s your favorite dessert in Austin?

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• Best Chocolate Shops in Austin
• Austin Dessert Delivery I’ve Ordered
• My Most Memorable 21-Course Dessert Meal

This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2025 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.

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Croissants, kouign amann, kolaches, turnovers, and pies. Let’s get pastries! Baked goods make the world a better place. Let me help you out because Austin has an abundance of pastries for you to enjoy.

Check out all 40 places on this list! It includes bakeries and a few restaurants known for their pastries.

85°C Bakery Cafe

6929 Airport Blvd #197, Austin, TX 78752 or 11301 Lakeline Blvd Suite 140, Austin, TX 78717

Details: Asian (Taiwanese) bakery chain

What to get: red bean bread, taro swirl

Abby Jane Bakeshop

16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Details: bakery in the Hill Country

What to get: croissant, sesame cookie

Baguette et Chocolat

12101 FM2244, Bee Cave, TX 78738

Details: French bakery in West Austin

What to get: cinnamon roll

Bakery Lorraine

11600 Rock Rose Ste #110, Austin TX 78758

Details: popular San Antonio bakery with a location at the Domain

What to get: pain au chocolat, kouign amann

Baklava House

10205 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

Details: many different kinds of baklava

What to get: pistachio baklava

Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches

3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

Details: sweet and savory kolaches; also a taproom

What to get: brisket kolache

Brentwood Social House

1601 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756

Details: cafe with English baked goods and afternoon tea

What to get: Fat Rascal (scone), quiche

Cafe Nena’i

1700 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741

Details: cafe with South American pastries

What to get: pastafrola (guayaba tart), factura de guayaba y queso (Argentine croissant)

See my review here

Café No Sé / Mañana

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Details: restaurant (Café No Sé) and coffee shop (Mañana) a part of South Congress Hotel; beautiful, light-filled spaces

What to get: kouign amann, croissants

Comadre Panaderia

1204 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702

Details: Mexican American baked goods made with whole ingredients

What to get: concha, pink cake

See the feature post about this bakery here.

Easy Tiger

6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78752; 3508 S Lamar Blvd Suite 200, Austin, TX 78704

Details: bake shop and beer garden

What to get: pretzel, fruit danish, cinnamon knot

epicerie

2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756

Details: cute house restaurant with good brunch too

What to get: cruffin, beignets, bostock

Good Things

101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Details: don’t sleep on this bakery in the Fairmont Hotel. It’s got lots of great options

What to order: croissant

Heaven’s Bistro Bakery

2205 W Parmer Ln Ste 100, Austin, TX 78727

Details: bakery and cafe in North Austin

What to get: danish

The Rose Bakery

10000 Research Blvd, Unit 123, Austin, TX 78759

Details: French bakery that first made its name at farmer’s markets

What to get: any croissant

La Patisserie

602 W Annie St, Austin, TX 78704 and 7301 Burnet Road Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78757

Details: French bakery

What to get: CroBrio, croissants, morning bun, macarons

Latin Bakery

11404 Ranch Rd 2222 #4, Austin, TX 78730

Details: bakery featuring Latin American flavors and typical baked goods

What to get: alfajores, chantilly cake

Mi Tradición Bakery

8716 Research Blvd #2090, Austin, TX and 801 E William Cannon Dr, Suite 125, Austin, TX 78745

Details: Mexican bakery with traditional treats

What to get: pan dulce, churros

Moonlight Bakery

2300 S Lamar Blvd #102, Austin, TX 78704

Details: Neighborhood bakery with fresh-baked goods and loyal customers

What to get: orange blossom

My Sweetish Friend

Check the Instagram for the next pop-up location

Details: new pastry trailer offering Swedish-influenced treats

What to get: Swedish tosca almond cake

Peace Bakery and Deli

11220 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

Details: simple bakery with a small selection of Mediterranean sweets; attached to restaurant

What to get: baklava, almond cake

Phoenicia Bakery and Deli

4701 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 and 2912 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Details: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern baked goods

What to get: baklava, pita bread

Pieous

166 Hargraves Dr, Bldg H, Austin, Texas 78737

Details: known for their pizza and pastrami but don’t miss the pastries

What to get: kouign amann, croissants

Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery

411 E 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Details: tucked away in Hyde Park; popular study/hang-out spot; also see sister bakeries Lady Quackenbush’s Cakery (1900 Simond Ave #300, Austin, TX 78723) and Captain Quackenbush’s Coffeehouse (5326 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745)

What to get: pies, cakes, cookies

Rocheli Patisserie

1212 Chicon St #102, Austin, TX 78702

Details: cute bakery on the Eastside with a big French pastry selection

What to get: almond croissant

Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop

2400 E Cesar Chavez St Suite 200, Austin, TX 78702

Details: bakery with a wide selection of delish pastries

What to get: special croissant flavors

Read more about the bakery here

Sour Duck Market

1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702

Details: bakery and restaurant from the folks of the restaurant Odd Duck and Barley Swine

What to get: kouign amann, brown butter cake

Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop

1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Details: known for its cupcakes but has a creative selection of pastries

What to get: bourbon chocolate pecan bar, s’more bar, cupcakes

Swedish Hill

1128 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

Details: Little Swedish Hill is their new outpost with an impressive pastry case while their original location is remodeled

What to get: fruit galette, kouign amann

Teal House Coffee & Bakery

2304 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704

Details: South Austin bakery known for its cinnamon roll

What to get: cinnamon roll

Texas Bakery

10901 N Lamar Blvd D408, Austin, TX 78753

Details: Mom-and-pop Chinese bakery

What to get: coconut cream bun, pandan cake

Read more here

Texas French Bread

2900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705

Details: The bakery is still working to rebuild after a fire but they sell from a trailer behind the building

What to get: ham and cheese croissant, danish

Thai Fresh / Gati Ice Cream

909 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704 or 1512 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702

Details: Thai restaurant and bakery known for gluten-free and vegan treats

What to get: peanut butter fudge cake

ThoroughBread

1709 Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX 78704

Details: small bakeshop with all types of bread and stuffed cookies

What to get: banana nutella cookie

Tiny Pies

5035 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Details: mini pies, classic and unique flavors, sweet and savory

What to get: Texas Two-Step pie

See my review here

Tinys Milk and Cookies

1503 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703

Details: walk-up window or sit-down restaurant with roots in Houston

What to get: morning bun

Tous Les Jours

6808 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

Details: chain Korean bakery with a great selection of fresh baked goods

What to get: Almond Croissant, mini Danish Pan Bread, milky bread

Upper Crust Bakery

4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Details: cute and roomy neighborhood bakery; also have savory lunch items

What to get: cinnamon rolls, Danish pastries, Italian crème cake

Use this map to find the closest place for pastries!

Don’t see your favorite on the list? Tell me about it below!

This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2025 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.

P.S. Be sure to check out my other Austin foodie lists!

• Austin Dessert Pop-Up Orders You Should Try
• Ultimate Austin Foodie Bucket List
• Best Cupcakes in Austin
• Best North Austin Restaurants
• Kouign Amann – the queen of all pastries?
• My Favorite Restaurants in Austin

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People tend to visit restaurants and shops within a set radius of where they live. While I love visiting restaurants in Central and Downtown Austin, North Austin has its fair share of great restaurants too. There’s no need to go farther than you need to for good food! Here are my favorite and fan-favorite restaurants in North Austin.

Where is North Austin? My southern boundary is Anderson Lane and my other general boundaries are Wells Branch Parkway (north) and Lakeline Blvd. (west) and I-35 (east).

Click to go to the restaurant map at the bottom of the post!

AMERICAN

Bakery Lorraine

11600 Rock Rose Ave #100, Austin, TX 78758
Details: great place for brunch at the Domain
What to get: quiche lorraine, pastries

Cafe Java

11900 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
Details: cafe with good breakfast and salads and sandwiches for lunch and dinner
What to get: Ironman Omelet; biscuits and gravy; hashbrowns

District Kitchen + Cocktails

7858 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757
Details: New American cuisine in a relaxed setting
What to get: daily specials, dessert

Flower Child

11721 Rock Rose Ave #160, Austin, TX 78758
Details: health-focused chain cafe offering salads and grain bowls
What to get: kale salad, lemon olive oil cake

Garbo’s

12709 N. Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78727
Details: known for their lobster rolls
What to get: Maine (mayo) lobster roll; fried calamari

Honest Mary’s

9828 Great Hills Trail Suite 300, Austin, TX 78759
Details: local Austin restaurant serving custom grain bowls
What to get: Sedona Lime and Aloha Poke bowls

Hopdoddy

Multiple locations in Austin; North location is 2438A W Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757
Details: juicy and creative burger joint in town; all-natural meats; delicious shakes
What to get: Magic Shroom (burger with mushrooms); Truffle Fries; Oreo Cookie Shake
See more about Hopdoddy in this post

Interstellar BBQ

12233 Ranch Rd 620 N Suite 105, Austin, TX 78750
Details: barbecue!
What to get: brisket

SLAB BBQ & Beer

Three locations; North is 9012 Research Blvd C4, Austin, TX 78758
Details: barbecue sandwiches
What to get: The McDowell (pork ribs)

CHINESE

Chen’s Noodle House

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd #127, Austin, TX 78759
Details: limited menu compared to others but delicious food
What to get: hand-cut noodles

Fat Dragon

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd #109, Austin, TX 78759
Details: plenty of Chinese favorites here
What to get: soup dumplings

First Chinese BBQ

10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: variety of Chinese dishes
What to get: Wonton Noodle Soup; barbecue pork, roast pork and roast duck

House of Three Gorges

8557 Research Blvd #144, Austin, TX 78758
Details: Sichuan cuisine
What to get: mala fish with tofu, eggplant in garlic sauce

Julie’s Noodles

8557 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
Details: noodles and dumplings will satisfy your cravings
What to get: soup dumplings; beef noodle soup

Special Noodle

13729 Research Blvd #695, Austin, TX 78750
Details: fresh spot for noodles and dumplings
What to get: pan-fried soup bao

INDIAN

Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine

6001 W Parmer Ln #140, Austin, TX 78727
Details: South Indian cuisine with huge menu
What to get: biryani

ITALIAN

Andiamo Ristorante

2521 Rutland Dr, Austin, TX 78758
Details: tucked-away gem; great service
What to get: Linguine Cozze e Calamari (linguine with mussels and calamari); Vitello al Marsala (veal)

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana

8000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
Details: authentic Italian pizza
What to get: Margherita pizza

North Italia

11506 Century Oaks Terrace #124, Austin, TX 78758
Details: chain serving thin-crust pizzas and classic Italian dishes
What to get: prosciutto pizza, bolognese

JAPANESE

Ichi-Umi

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
Details: upscale restaurant serving sushi and hot dishes
What to get: bento box for lunch

Ramen Del Barrio

1700 W Parmer Ln Suite 100, Austin, TX 78727 (has Hana World Market)
Details: Mexican-Japanese ramen fusion
What to get: carnitas tonkotsu

Ramen Tatsu-ya

Multiple locations in Austin; North location is 8557 Research Blvd #126, Austin, TX 78758
Details: ramen, simple restaurant design
What to get: Katsu Sliders and #1 Tonkotsu Original
See more about Ramen Tatsu-ya in this post

Sugar Pine

8578 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
Details: Casual counter-service Japanese restaurant
What to get: chicken karaage, katsu, ice cream

Tare

12414 Alderbrook Dr, Austin, TX 78727
Details: prix fixe sushi omakase
See my review here

Tomodachi

4101 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
Details: laid-back restaurant with a great team; creative dishes; fresh fish
What to order: chef/server-recommended sashimi; anything with Japanese Madai Snapper
See my review here

KOREAN

Chi’Lantro

Multiple locations in Austin. North location: 11005 Burnet Rd #108, Austin, TX 78758
Details: modern Korean Mexican fusion fast-casual restaurant
What to get: kimchi fries, make your own noodle bowl

Hi Wings

2525 W Anderson Ln #135, Austin, TX 78757
Details: Korean restaurant is known for its traditional dishes and fried chicken
What to get: Korean fried chicken

MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EASTERN

Halal Bros

1910 W Braker Ln #800, Austin, TX 78758 and 11521 N FM 620 Suite 1300, Austin, TX 78726
Details: “street cart style” food and it’s fantastic
What to order: chicken over rice

Peace Bakery and Deli

11220 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: affordable and stellar big-plate eats; the bakery has a small selection of sweet treats
What to order: meat and side combo plate; baba ghanoush

Santorini Cafe

11800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: cute and roomy Greek restaurant; expansive menu; Greek beers available
What to order: Gyro Plate; Appetizer Trio

Usta Kababgy

9310 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: featuring grilled halal meats
What to get: kabab Iraqi pita (lamb and beef)

MEXICAN/TEX-MEX

Bulevar

9400 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
Details: Mexican flavors in an upscale yet comfortable setting, good happy hour
What to get: machete, guacamole, mixto pibil

Eldorado Cafe

3300 W Anderson Ln #303, Austin, TX 78757
Details: colorful restaurant with a tasty menu
What to get: enchiladas

El Tacorrido

9320 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: small taco stand with little seating in the middle of a parking lot
What to get: carnitas; barbacoa

Los Chilakillers

13000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Building 12 Suite 204, Austin, TX 78753
Details: good spot for chilaquiles
What to get: Old 183

One Taco

2900 W Anderson Ln. Suite K, Austin, TX 78757; 12200 Research Blvd. Suite 400. Austin, TX 78759; 500 W Canyon Ridge Dr. L400 Austin, TX 78753
Details: Fast-casual taco spot
What to get: taco norte

Tacodeli

12001 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758
Details: love their breakfast tacos but lunch is good too
What to get: Jess Special; Sirloin, Egg, and Cheese

Vazquez Restaurant

9063 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758; 915 E Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78753; 13729 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78750
Details: consistent eats; opens early for breakfast
What to get: breakfast tacos; huevos rancheros

Veracruz All Natural

9003 Waterford Centre Blvd Suite 180, Austin, TX 78758
Details: breakfast and lunch plates keep this place busy
What to get: migas taco; horchata

SWEETS

Baklava House

10205 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: so many different kinds of baklava, purchase by weight
What to get: your fill of baklava

Michoacana Natural Ice Cream

9426 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758
Details: delish ice cream and paletas
What to get: paletas, mangonada

Snowy Village

1700 W Parmer Ln Ste.244, Austin, TX 78727
Details: bingsu and taiyaki
What to get: brown sugar mochi bingsu and red bean taiyaki

THAI

Deckhand Oyster Bar + Seafood

701 W Louis Henna Blvd, Austin, TX 78728
Details: seafood-focused Thai restaurant
What to get: crawfish, oysters

Madam Mam’s

2700 W Anderson Ln Suite 419, Austin, TX 78757
Details: great selection of Thai dishes
What to get: Kao Soi; Pad Thai; Pad Sea-Ew

Thai Cuisine

4101 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
Details: popular Thai restaurant
What to get: Tom Ka soup; Tom Yum soup; Pad Kra Prow; Yellow Curry; Pad Kee Mao

Sip Saam Thai

6301 W Parmer Ln #505, Austin, TX 78729
Details: Casual Thai restaurant with lots of flavor
What to get: som tum/papaya salad, yellow curry

VIETNAMESE

Baguette House

10901 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: Serves Bahn Mi Sandwiches and other Vietnamese dishes; their fresh crispy French bread
What to get: #1 House Special (traditional banh mi sandwich)

Bodhi Viet Vegan

2301 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
Details: Food trailer with delicious (mostly vegan) food
What to get: bodhi spicy noodle soup

Fresh Bowl

1021 E Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78753
Details: Vietnamese dishes
What to get: banh mi, ube coffee
See this post for more information

Ng Cafe

13000 North Interstate Highway 35 #200 Bldg 12, Austin, TX 78753
Details: Chinese and Vietnamese dishes
What to get: Bánh xèo and silken tofu

Pho Dan

11220 N Lamar Blvd, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78753
Details: close to Chinatown on Braker; flavorful pho broth
What to get: Pho with brisket and meatball; spring rolls

Pho Saigon

10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Details: causal eatery with Vietnamese eats
What to get: pho; vermicelli with lemongrass beef

Sunflower

6001 W Parmer Ln Suite 440, Austin, TX 78727
Details: Vietnamese food
What to get: bo luc lac (shaken beef)

Tan My Restaurant

1601 Ohlen Rd # E, Austin, TX 78758
Details: Vietnamese dishes galore
What to get: vermicelli bowls; pho

Best North Austin Restaurants Map

Want to see more of my favorite restaurants in Austin? Check out this post!

This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2025 City Guide. Check out more of Austin’s best eats, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.

P.S. Have you eaten everything on this Ultimate Austin Foodie Bucket List?

P.P.S. Check out these posts about Austin food:

• Best Pastries in Austin
• 30 Best Cold Treats in Austin – Ice Cream, Gelato, and More Frozen Treats
• Best Cupcakes in Austin
• Ultimate Guide to Sushi Omakase in Austin

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Cupcakes seemed a trend years ago but is still a beloved dessert. Austin has plenty of places to enjoy cupcakes, and I’ve listed locally-owned places (in alphabetical order below) to grab a cupcake. Some are specifically cupcake shops and some are bakeries. I’ve included recommended flavors, and you’ll see, my go-to is usually anything with strawberries!

Here are the 10 best cupcake places in Austin!

Cupprimo

Location: 8650 Spicewood Springs Rd #105, Austin, TX 78759

Details: Sweet cupcakery in Northwest Austin

Recommended Flavors: Blue Velvet (wedding cake), Oreo, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup

Hayley Cakes & Cookies

Locations:

• 1700 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
• 10601 Ranch Rd 2222 Suite M, Austin, TX 78730
• 9001 Brodie Ln, Suite B-3, Austin, TX 78748

Details: Big, colorful cupcakes topped with decorated cookies

Recommended Flavor: Funfetti

Polkadots Bakery

Location: 944 E 51st, Austin, TX 78751

Details: Fresh flavors; light and fluffy cake and frosting

Recommended Flavor: Strawberry and Cream

Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery, Lady Quackenbush’s Cakery, and Captain Quackenbush’s Coffeehouse

Locations: 411 E 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751; 1900 Simond Ave #300, Austin, TX 78723; 5326 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

Details: popular study/hang-out spot tucked away in Hyde Park; Mueller location’s cakery is a cute, pastel spot

Recommended Flavors: Cream-filled or Chocolate with Cream Cheese Frosting, Cherry Chocolate

Rocheli Patisserie

Location: 1212 Chicon St #102, Austin, TX 78702

Details: Eastside bakery with French pastry options

Recommended Flavor: honey lemon lavender

Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop

Location: 1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Details: Lots of classic flavors here

Recommended Flavors: Southern Belle (red velvet), Jack’s Lemon, Strawberry Love (vanilla cake with strawberries, strawberry cream cheese frosting)

Zucchini Kill Bakery

Location: 701 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Details: Vegan and gluten-free bakery with punk-rock theme

Recommended Flavor: Golden Mylk

Honorable Mention Cupcakes

Slightly outside of Austin, Whipped ATX has great cupcakes in Leander. They’re opening a second bakery within Austin, off of Anderson Mill, soon!

These might be chain shops and franchises but they’re good options if you’re in the area and want a cupcake!

• Sprinkles Cupcakes: 3120 Palm Way #3.100, Austin, TX 78758
• Gigi’s Cupcakes: 3944 Ranch Rd 620 S #130, Bee Cave, TX 78738
• Nothing Bundt Cakes:
  • 2785 Bee Cave Rd Suite 333, Austin, TX 78746
  • 10225 Research Blvd #330, Austin, TX 78759
  • 9600 IH-35 South #S-140, Austin, TX 78748
• SusieCakes: 3267 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746

If you’re looking for DIY decorating kits and virtual decorating classes, The Cupcake Bar has you covered!

Austin Cupcake Map

Find the cupcake nearest to you!

Are you a cupcake fan like me? Let me know your favorite flavor below!

This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2025 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.

P.S. Check out my other foodie posts:

• Best North Austin Restaurants
• Ultimate Austin Foodie Bucket List
• Best Desserts in Austin
• Best Pastries in Austin
• Favorite Restaurants in Austin

P.P.S. How far does my cupcake love go? Around the world! I made a map of the cupcakes I’ve eaten – ENJOY.

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What’s the difference between farmers’ markets and farm stands? Farmers’ markets are typically in a parking lot with booths featuring many farms and companies. Farm stands are typically at the farm and feature fewer companies.

While you may go to the market closest to your house as I do, it’s fun to check out others since vendors differ from market to market. Each market features the current vendors on their website and/or social media.

Here are seven farmers’ markets and farm stands to buy local goods.

Barton Creek Farmers Market

Located in the large parking lot of Barton Creek Mall, this is Austin’s first farmers’ market. You’ll find plenty of parking, and all the typical vendors like vegetables to prepared foods.

Location: Barton Creek Mall, 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, Texas 78746

Day/Time: Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

https://bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org/

Boggy Creek Farm 

This farm stand has a very large selection with not only produce from their fields. Several other local farms stock their goods here, like meat, eggs, and prepared foods.

Location: 3414 Lyons Road Austin, Texas 78702

Day/Time: Wednesdays – Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm

https://www.boggycreekfarm.com/

Farmer George Market

This smaller market has multiple locations around town, with their Austin market on Thursday nights.

Location: 

• Austin: 8001 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
• Pflugerville: 901 Old Austin Hutto Rd, Pflugerville TX 78660
• Round Rock: 201 University Oaks Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665

Day/Time: 

• Austin: Thursday, 3 – 7 pm
• Pflugerville: Tuesdays, 3 – 7 pm; Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm
• Round Rock: Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm

https://www.farmergeorge.market/

Green Gate Farms

This farm stand features Green Gate Farms’ produce and local partners for eggs, honey, and more.

Location: 8310 Canoga Ave, Austin, Texas, 78724

Day/Time: Saturdays, 9 am – 12 pm

https://greengatefarms.net/

Lone Star Farmers Market

This farmers market has some local favorite vendors.

Location:

• Jovie Belterra Village: 167 Hargraves Dr, Austin, TX 78737
• Steiner Ranch: 2900 N Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732

Day/Time:

• Jovie Belterra Village: Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm
• Steiner Ranch: 1st and 3rd Thursday, 4 – 7 pm

https://www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com/

Texas Farmers Market

This market is my favorite, and both markets have an abundance of vendors.

Location: 

• Mueller: 2006 Philomena St. Austin, Texas 78723
• Bell District: 200 South Bell Boulevard, Cedar Park, Texas 78613

Day/Time: 

• Mueller: Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm
• Bell District: Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm

https://texasfarmersmarket.org/

Sustainable Food Center Farmers Market 

One of the market locations is in Downtown Austin, making it easier for people who live there to access local goods.

Location:

• Republic Square: 422 Guadalupe St, Austin, Texas 78701
• Sunset Valley: Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd, Austin, Texas 78745 

Day/Time: Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm (both)

https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-markets-support/sfc-farmers-markets/

If you’re located outside of Austin, check out these options: 

• Buda Farmers Market
• Dripping Springs Farmers Market
• Eden East Farm (Bastrop)
• Hutto Farmers Market
• Nava Farms (Del Valle)
• Wolf Ranch Farmers Market (Georgetown)

Want to read more about eating locally in Austin? See these posts:

• Best Desserts at Austin Farmers Markets
• 8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Your Local Farmers’ Market
• 4 Reasons to Support Local Flowers + My Cheery Austin Flower Farm Tour
• Farm-to-Table Challenge: 5 Things I Learned in a Year of Local Eating

This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2025 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.

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So, take a look at this list of options and sign up for a class or two!

Antonelli’s Cheese Class

You may know Antonelli’s as the popular cheese shop in Hyde Park. Across the street, they have a cheese house where they host fun classes. Yes, you get to try lots of cheese! Their class topics vary every month, though they usually have a basic 101 class available.

Location: 4220 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751

The Prickly Pear Cooking Classes

If you want to learn to cook a multi-course meal in a group setting, this is a great option! There are a few themes to choose from, and Deb is an excellent instructor, providing helpful tips and encouragement.

See my recap about our Taste of Rome Class here.

Location: East Austin kitchen venue

Con’ Olio Oils and Vinegars

While this spot is primarily an olive oil-tasting bar, it also has space to host a variety of classes. From olive oil 101 to paella cooking, these fun classes are a great option!

Location: 3500 Ranch Road 620 S, Ste F-400, Bee Cave, Texas 78738

Over the Top Cake Supplies

I’m usually more successful at baking than cooking. Over the Top Cake Supplies is the spot for fun baking classes. Think of classes like puff pastries and cake or cookie decorating.

Location: 9070 Research Blvd #203, Austin, TX 78757

Uroko

If you love sushi, Uroko‘s talented sushi chefs will share all their secrets. Learn sushi 101 or something crafty like floral arranging while sipping special sake.

Location: 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg 1 Ste C, Austin TX 78721

Kitchen House

From cake decorating to chef classes for kids, Kitchen House is for all ages and hosts a variety of classes.

Location: 1514 Dandridge Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Thai Fresh

My first cooking class ever was the Thai favorites class at Thai Fresh. We learned how to make several different dishes and then enjoyed the meal together. Instructor Jam Samchit was full of Thai food knowledge and my favorite thing was learning about the prominent Thai flavors. Ok, and maybe eating the Sticky Rice with Mango we made. Thai Fresh has a number of classes every month.

Location: 909 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704

Barton Springs Mill

Barton Springs Mill works with farmers to grow ancient and heirloom grains and sells different types of flour and grain. They also offer baking classes for items like baguettes and pasta.

Location: 16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Sur La Table

This kitchen-goods store offers cooking classes in their private room with a show kitchen. The store is located in The Domain, and you’ll find classes for seasonal and regional cooking. From croissants (I loved this class!) to one-pan dinners, you’re bound to find a topic you like.

Location: 11800 Domain Blvd #130, Austin, TX 78758

Let’s Eat Austin

With a regular schedule of paella, pasta, and more, Let’s Eat Austin has a variety of classes led by Chef Aaron Andersson. The classes are hosted in a house in Windsor Park.

Location: 1610 Chatham Ave, Austin, TX 78723

Two Hives Honey

Two Hives Honey also offers on-site classes to learn all about bee-keeping and honey.

See this post for details about my bee-keeping experience.

Location: 7617 Nez Perce Trce, Manor, TX 78653

Central Market

Central Market has a wide variety of classes at their North Austin location. From knife skills to particular cuisines or categories like chocolate or croissants, Central Market’s classes (only at the north location) will appeal to many. Book early because classes get waitlisted quickly.

Location: 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

Greater Goods Coffee Co

Calling all coffee fanatics! Greater Goods Coffee Co’s training lab is the place for coffee nerds to learn more about how to taste and brew coffee, how to make latte art, and more.

See my cupping experience in this post.

Location: 160 McGregor Ln, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

There you have it! Ready to take a culinary or cooking class in Austin?

Which class are you signing up for?

This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2025 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers.

P.S. Check out my other Austin foodie lists:

• Ultimate Austin Foodie Bucket List
• Best Desserts in Austin
• Best Food Trucks in Austin

P.P.S. Want to learn more about Austin food? Check out my local food series.

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