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    Badolina Bakery & Cafe

    4.2 (211 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Bakeries
    Open • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Matcha mousse cake.
    Maggie X.

    I seem to have had a string of disappointing pastry experiences recently. I've had Badolina on my list to try forever, and every time I walk past its cute storefront in Rice Village (usually after business hours), I recall how pretty their pastries look in yelp pictures. Finally stopped in on an early weekday afternoon, and it was an incredible letdown. I was looking forward to trialing the beautiful desserts I'd seen in photos, but unfortunately the only three available were a condensation-heavy mini cheesecake, a chocolate cake, and a matcha mousse cake. The pastry stand was more abundant, with some croissants and cookies and biscotti, but unfortunately a pesky fly had gotten in and I watched it land on multiple pastries. There were only two customers in the shop, myself and another in front of me. There was a server behind the cash register and another stocking items behind the counter. I waited a full 15 minutes before being acknowledged while the first server chatted loudly about her hair, nails, and skincare routine and the other behind the counter ignored my attempts to wave at her to help me with a to-go order since I needed to get back to work. I was on the verge of leaving when the server at the register finally paused in her conversation and said, "Yes?" Matcha mousse cake: Overly sweet with minimal notes of matcha, soggy layers of cake, and overall balance of too much cream to other components. Did not finish. Plain croissant: Dry and dense, it reminded me of an airport croissant I had once purchased that looked glistening and well baked on the outside while nearly inedible on the inside. There is cute outdoor seating underneath shaded umbrellas, no indoor seating. Prices were mid to slightly high in range of similar pastry shops, but given this experience, I likely won't be back.

    Small, but cute
    Maggie J.

    Popped in here on a Sunday morning after a friend told us about the granita shake. Came in on a Sunday morning around 8:45 and waited in a short line to order. My husband got the granita shake and I had an almond milk cortado, both great. We didn't get anything to eat but the pastries in the case looking great so we will have to come back and try those another time!

    Fresh pastries
    Tina M.

    Badolina is an adorable little bakery that I discovered with a colleague last weekend while attending a work conference in Houston. What a gem! So many cakes and pastries on display looking absolutely delicious, it was hard to make a choice. I settled for an almond croissant and some shortbread bites. I also grabbed a mocha and bought a sourdough seeded loaf for later. Everything turned out tasting awesome. The only feedback I have actually would be to tone down a little the sweet almond liquor taste in the almond croissant just a tad, because it was a lot. The crumb was very nice however and the mini cardamom shortbread bites were also delicious. All that said, the star of this visit was, for me, the loaf. Rustic looking and very dense, this load exceeded all expectations. It wasn't exactly cheap ($8-9 I think) but it's lasted over 8 days without any spoilage. We put it inside the fridge 3-4 days after buying. I suspect the sheer gargantuesque amount of seeds is probably helping preserve it, somehow. Suffice only to toast it and the bread is still very good. I've never seen this happen to a rustic bread bought in a traditional bakery before. They usually last 5-6 days and then start molding. I wish I lived nearer to this bakery or that they delivered! I am a fan and now so is my husband. I suppose I'll have to make a detour and stop by next time I'm in Houston. Definitely worth it. Staff was also very kind.

    Nhi V.

    It has taken me way too long to come here and I underestimated how popular it was. The exterior is stunning with outdoor seating, parasols, and various surrounding plants that make you temporarily forget you're in Houston. Came around 2pm on Sunday to try their basque cheesecake and almost all of the desserts were sold out. Managed to snag the last Matcha Petite Beurre and I thank the lord for that. It was creamy, not too sweet, slight matcha taste with a hint of white chocolate (?), and the layer of shortbread cookies in between added a nice texture and buttery taste. Paired it with a cup of black coffee and it was perfection.

    Sambusak
    Ari K.

    It's right beside Hamsa, so shortly after our HRW lunch we popped inside Badolina. They had a lot of options still when we came by at 2-ish PM. Parking was frustrating as it is in Rice Village so things were pretty busy at that time. It's a small bakery, but it was not crowded. We got the Sambusak, Basque Cheesecake, Cardamom Bun, and what I believe were Alfajores. Everything was pretty solid! I liked the Basque Cheesecake and Cardamom Bun the most. Both the Sambusak and the Cardamom Bun are best warmed up. The cheesecake was so creamy. I thought the egg in the sambusak was a nice touch, especially with the tahini. Overall I would definitely come back to try the other Basque cheesecake flavors (chocolate & pistachio) and some of the other savory pastries.

    Dolly O.

    Kind staff, beautiful cafe with outdoor seating. I tried their matcha. I made the mistake of adding a syrup, because their matcha is already sweet. But it was still good. I'll be back to try more menu items.

    Mohsin S.

    Both the cappuccino and the breakfast cake were good here. I generally cringe when the person taking the order asks if I want a small or a large cappuccino - it normally turns out a bad experience. Not in this case! They pulled it off. Cute little place with good service in Rice village

    Cardamom Bun
    Dan A.

    Stopped here on a Saturday late morning and they were busy. Cozy interior and the Outdoor Patio was full-liked the vibe as given the plants/trees and Houston humidity combination it felt like you were somewhere Tropical. Ordering is at the counter and the display entices you with their house made baked goods in full view. Once your order is ready, they'll call your name at the pick up window. An abundant amount of pastries and desserts. Wanted one of each. Double Chocolate Croissant was just right chocolate and filling, airy and light-delicious! Cardamom Bun was also tasty and not one you find easily. The Millionaire Bar was decadent with a very rich chocolate frosting. Pair it with a Large Cappuccino and all is well with the world! They have cakes and I saw aome Vegan (I.e. cookies) options. Chocolate Babka is available Friday only. Service was friendly and helpful. Rice Village House baked goodness not to be missed!

    pastry selection
    Stephanie H.

    Cute little bakery located in the heart of Rice Village! There's indoor and outdoor seating available. Prices are reasonable and they offer a variety of pastries and unique sweets! I got a slice of the quiche that comes with butternut squash and sweet potatoes, and it was the perfect savory snack with a hint of sweetness. I also got the hazelnut latte, which was too milky for me so I'd probably ask for less milk next time but the sweetness level was just right. You order at the counter and the staff member was even nice enough to ask if I was a student or in the medical field because you get a discount if you're either, which is great! I'd come back to try other pastries if i'm in the area because parking can be kinda inconvenient (either street park if it's available or park in the free 2 hr parking garage across the street)

    Kristen C.

    Tried this place out with some family & we were all very pleased. The bakery has a nice ambiance outside and inside. There are a few spots to sit inside which is nice. The outdoor seating is very peaceful and gives you a touch of nature with their plants and trees. We got 2 lattes and a few pastries which were all very delicious, they have so many pastries and fresh baked goods to choose from. I would love to come back and try more! The service was also very quick which is always a plus!

    Hemi K.

    We got the double chocolate croissant and the seeded baguette. They were both so fresh and delicious. They have a deal for rice university students and teachers which is awesome. The lighting was perfect and so cozy for a rainy Sunday morning. I would note seating is limited indoors and can be a little too cramped when busy.

    Quote on their hot drinks
    Melody A.

    One of the most delicious Macha lattes in Houston can be found in this cozy coffee shop bakery in Rice Village. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for those who want to bring a pet friend and they're also conveniently located next to an outdoor green space that has a bench area for accommodating larger groups. The pastries here while I did not have a chance to sample their pistachio croissant which was filled with pistachio cream and their double chocolate croissant, which was covered with delicious crunchy chocolate pieces, my resident who did try their croissants seemed to inhale it attesting to how delicious it was. The cashier here so friendly and I honestly felt refueld by both the delicious Matcha latte and the very kind and wonderful customer service provided by the shop. The quote on their drink holder felt perfect for the event and the excitingly pivotal time of life.

    Matcha cake
    Mike L.

    Take a look at what you're using to make this cake - it wasn't like this before. You're using a few square biscuits to make this cake, selling each piece for 8 bucks. This is fraud!

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    Not bad. Decent if you're in the area. Matcha was tasty. Would recommend if you're in the area.

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    Any vegan pastry options?

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    Do they do happy hour with half off pastries?

    Yes, croissants, quiche etc. Not the entremets though

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    Street parking or garage across the street (free for first 2 hours)

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