Best Bakeries in Austin, TX

This is my guide to the best bakeries in Austin, Texas, curated by one of the food bloggers voted Best Food Writer in 2025 by the Austin Chronicle. I’ve won numerous awards from local publications and am widely recognized as one of the most trusted food bloggers in Austin because I pay for all my own food. So without further ado, if you know what the word lamination means, love eating the flakiest pastries imaginable, and are looking for award winning bake shops that rival spots in New York or even Italy, then this is your guide.

Sugar Wolf

This first shop is called Sugar Wolf Bake Shop, owned by Conor Smith. I followed Chef Conor Smith for years after trying his amazing complimentary flaky bread that you can get at Guest House. Although he has multiple business partners, the pastry program is primarily led by him and built around his recipes.

So what are the must orders here? Some must orders at Sugar Wolf are definitely their croissants. I would say that currently Sugar Wolf is probably leading in the highest quality pastries in Austin, as their croissants are probably the best in town. Some other things I recommend are their French onion croissant, which kind of reminds me of those snail pastries you can get at various bakeries across the country. The chocolate croissant was really excellent, and I also loved their plain croissant. Although I enjoyed their ham and cheese croissant, I do feel like I've had better versions elsewhere in town.

They operate on a baking schedule where 6 a.m. is their first bake of croissants, 9 a.m. is their second bake, 11 a.m. is when they release cookies and lunch items, and 12 p.m. is when sourdough loaves come out. However, I've noticed they're still in the newer stages of opening and haven't released some of the full items they've been working on, like their mango flower croissants, which should be coming soon. If you're looking for the flakiest, most delicious croissants and truly high quality pastries, this is your spot.

Good Things Cafe

This next spot is Good Things Cafe, another bakery led by an incredibly talented pastry chef, Christopher Frigara, and his team. The croissant flavors here are seasonal, and I would say these croissants are immaculate in terms of size, shape, and flavor. Honestly, this is very, very close to Sugar Wolf in terms of being the best bakery in town, and depending on the day, you might even think Good Things has the best croissants in Austin.

They definitely have the best ham and cheese croissant, with really nice ham and Swiss paired with a mustard that helps balance out the richness. Beyond that, these are some of the most beautiful croissants I've personally ever had and are truly next level when it comes to flakiness. They also offer to heat the croissants up for you in a toaster oven, so it always feels like you're eating them fresh out of the oven.

Parking here can be a little difficult since it's located inside the Fairmont, and I do recommend getting here early if you can. However, the pastries are absolutely worth the effort.

Comadre Panaderia

This next spot is Comadre Panadería, owned by head pastry chef Mariela Camacho. In some ways, Comadre is probably my favorite bake shop in Austin, although I wouldn’t necessarily say the croissants are the best here. Her creations are truly award winning and completely worthy of all the hype they receive. She mixes her mexican american background into her baking and speaks up for the immigrant community often.

Some things that I love ordering here are her empanadas, which come in different variations depending on the day. I really love the bean and cheese version, and I also really enjoy her seasonal chocolate pudding bread, which is kind of a spiced calabacita panqué as she refers to it. Her various croissant pastries like her seasonal pumpkin croissants with mole, or cheesy corn stuffed puffed pastry are amazing. I used to be a huge fan of hers back when Comadre was still just a pop up, and I would place preorders all the time. Now I’ve been lucky enough to visit the brick and mortar regularly over the last few years, and I still absolutely love what she’s creating.

But for sure, the things you need to try here are also the cookies. I really enjoy her alfajores, her masa sugar cookie, and especially her mesquite pecan polvorones, which are these crumbly Mexican style cookies somewhat similar to Italian wedding cookies. Those are an absolute must order. Honestly, if you get here early, try the breakfast tacos or just order as much as you can.

She also offers a wide selection of conchas, but personally, I prefer her other desserts over the conchas themselves. Still, there’s a reason she’s received multiple James Beard Foundation nominations.

Matok Bakery

Another must try bakery is Matok Bakery. The croissants here are crafted by chef Michal, and it’s honestly impressive how many different baked goods she’s able to create. She’s technically Jewish, and a lot of the pastries and breads here stem from those influences. For example, they offer lots of challah bread, traditional cookies, and an assortment of other baked goods inspired by those flavors and techniques.

If you’re specifically looking for croissants, this is absolutely your place. I would personally rank their croissants number two in Austin, but they’re still incredibly good. The classic croissant here is excellent, but I especially love their knafeh croissant, which is drizzled with a syrup flavored with rose water and orange blossom. It’s topped with rose petals, pistachio powder, and crispy kataifi. I would say this one has arabian influences.

I also really enjoy their pistachio cherry croissant, which comes with a bright red stripe contrasted with vibrant green pistachio. The pastry cream inside is genuinely to die for. I’ll definitely need to go back for another review because I think they’re still working through some kinks with the ordering system. Although they do accept preorders, several of my preorder items were mixed up when I picked them up. Still, for the pastries I actually did receive, I think they were absolutely worth the hype.

Heaven's Bistro Bakery

If you're located up north, one of my favorite bakeries in town is Heaven's Bistro Bakery. Up until this year, they probably had some of the best croissants, if not the best croissants, you could find in Austin. However, Austin’s croissant scene has drastically leveled up recently, though Heaven’s Bistro is still absolutely a must visit.

Their croissants lean more on the softer side. They’re still very large and not quite as flaky as some of the newer pastry focused spots, but they’re packed with buttery, aerated pockets throughout the pastry. Whenever you bite into one of their croissants, the thing that stands out most is honestly the flavor. So while you may not necessarily get that super shattery crust here, you do get an incredibly rich buttery taste that makes them memorable.

Some other things worth mentioning are their oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, which are honestly kind of a sleeper hit. They also have a massive pastry case filled with different cakes, and I’ve enjoyed pretty much everything I’ve tried from it. In particular, I really liked their opera cake. Beyond that, they also offer some really intricate croissant creations and other pastries that are worth trying as well.

I also really enjoy their baguettes, which are only available on weekends.

Abby Jane Bake Shop

Okay, I know this one is technically cheating a bit since it’s not in Austin, but no bake shop list is complete without Abby Jane Bakeshop in Dripping Springs.

Abby Jane is honestly legendary. Not only do they have incredible sourdough, but their croissants, puff pastry, baguettes, sandwiches, and basically everything they make is extremely solid across the board. I also really love their focaccia, and outside of a home baker I know personally, it might be the best version I’ve had in the area.

What makes them even more interesting is their focus on using locally milled grains, including flour sourced from Barton Springs Mill. They even sell the flour in store, but everything here really centers around their bread program.

Their bread is truly next level. It feels like the kind of place that should be winning major awards far beyond Texas. It’s absolutely worth the drive if you ever find yourself out that way, and easily one of the most important bakeries in the region.

Nougatine French Bake Shop

Austin recently got a new French bake shop called Nougatine French Bake Shop. I first discovered them at the farmers market, but they recently opened a small stand up space inside The Austin Winery as well.

Nougatine is owned by chef Aurélien Decaix, and one thing that really stands out is their commitment to authenticity. They import French flour and use very high quality ingredients with a strong focus on creating traditional French style pastries. They’ve become quite popular both at the farmers market and now at Austin Winery as well.

They do offer preorder options on their website, but some of the things I recommend trying are the zaatar labneh cruffin, their petite four box, and their pain suisse. During the wintertime, they also make an incredible Bûche de Noël, which I honestly think is the best one I’ve had in Austin.

Overall, I think this is a must visit spot if you’re in South Austin and want pastries that feel genuinely French in execution and flavor.

Whipped Bakery

Another notable Asian style bakery is Whipped Bakery. They have multiple locations, though I do want to warn that they’re located pretty far north compared to a lot of the central Austin bakeries on this list.

They specialize in Asian inspired cakes and pastries, but they’re probably best known for their cupcakes. Over the years, I’ve noticed the quality can vary a little at times, so I wouldn’t necessarily rank them in my personal top three bakeries in Austin. However, I still think they make a really good macaron, and I especially enjoy their custom cakes.

The things I typically order here are their chocolate strawberry cake and their strawberry cupcakes, both of which are consistently solid options if you’re looking for lighter Asian style desserts with less sweetness than traditional American bakeries.

Latin Bakery

If you're looking for a Latin American inspired bakery, I definitely recommend checking out Latin Bakery Austin, located in Northwest Austin. They offer a huge assortment of different baked goods and desserts, but the standout items here are definitely the alfajores.

We also really enjoy their assortment of cookies and pistachio desserts. Their tres leches cake is extremely popular and definitely worth trying, though personally, I think the alfajores are even more memorable. Another dessert I really enjoy here is their strawberry and praline piñono slices.

Honestly, pretty much anything featuring dulce de leche is worth ordering here.

Other options

Some more classic bakeries you can check out around Austin are Quacks Bakery, Upper Crust Bakery, Pam Cakes, Teal House, Texas French Bread, Sour Duck Bakery, Rockman, Epicerie and more but the ones listed above are my go to!