Made with love and lots of sugar, Austin is home to some of the tastiest baked goods around. From homemade pies to extremely large donuts, there’s no shortage of sweets in the city. Here are some of the best Austin bakeries where you can indulge in some deliciousness.
Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop is a local Austin bakery praised for their spongy mouthwatering cupcakes, plus they work to create a more green environment using only renewable and compostable materials. Everything in their shop is made from scratch with locally sourced eggs and no preservatives. Try their Apocalypse Cupcake, winner of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, made with rich Valrhona cake, spicy chipotle filling, and frosted with chocolate buttercream. For a non-cupcake treat, indulge in their homemade pastry pop tart with your choice of chocolate hazelnut, triple berry, or bacon-onion jam filling.
Upper Crust Bakery
Bakery, Cafe, American, Vegetarian
Grab some coffee and a morning danish at Upper Crust Bakery. This local bakery features scrumptious sweets made from scratch with all-natural ingredients. Try their croissants or pre-order some of their seasonal pies; this fall, you can choose from pumpkin, strawberry rhubarb, blueberry, and more.
Capital City Bakery
Bakery, Vegan, Pastries
You’ll thoroughly enjoy Capital City Bakery with their tasty 100 percent vegan baked goods. Besides their mission to promote health and protect animals, they frequently buy local and organic ingredients. Their cupcakes are moist and fluffy with creamy frosting, and whether you’re vegan or not, you’ll appreciate the delectable taste. Try their Fauxstess chocolate cupcake filled with cream, topped with dark chocolate buttercream and a vanilla swirl on top. Their Carrot Pumpkin cupcake with vegan cream cheese spread on top is also a delightful option.
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
Bakery, Cafe, Deli, American
Courtesy of Dan Brennan
In the middle of Hyde Park is Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery, the cutest neighborhood bakeshop. They offer desserts, a deli, coffee, plus a great atmosphere in which to sit and enjoy their delicious menu. Try their Sour Cream Coffee Cake with some organic fair trade coffee on the side, or savor any one of their pies like the freshly baked Apple Cinnamon Pie or perhaps any of their specialty cupcakes.
Tiny Pies
Bakery, Pastries, American
Courtesy of Madi Rawlins
Tiny Pies is owned, created and shared by the mother-daughter duo Kit and Amanda. It’s just like mom made it but smaller. The quality of the pies is evident in every bite of their seasonal pie flavors. Right now, you can try Strawberry Basil, Nutella, Key Lime, Texas Two Step, and more.
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