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Badolina Bakery & Cafe

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

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Shveta A.

For a small place, this bakery packs quite a flavor punch! While the interior is cozy, there is plenty of space to order and look at the appetizing selection of sweet and savory pastries. There is also comfy booth seating and outdoor options. The counter is also located in a very convenient position, with easy access both inside and outside. The staff are extremely courteous and helped us to decide between the Shakshuka (Which I had tried before and is amazinggg) and the Sambusak. We went with the Sambusak and once again, I was not disappointed! The pastry was hearty and well baked, with a yummy filling consisting of eggplant and other veggies and a semi cooked egg. I also had an iced mocha, which though a classic, was refreshingly well made and luxurious, with a balanced sweetness. A great spot to spend some time!

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.

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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Any vegan pastry options?

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

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4.6(519 reviews)
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I don't know why, but I was craving egg tarts BADLY. Maybe it's a sign I need another vacation to…read moreHong Kong...but since that wasn't an option at the moment, the only solution was to find somewhere that sells egg tarts in Houston. I searched on Yelp, and this was the first bakery that came up! I arrived around 5ish, and after reading the reviews, I was worried they might have already sold out for the day. Luckily for me, they still had some left! I asked if they had pineapple buns as well, but the gentleman told me those had sold out around 11 a.m. He recommended arriving about 30 minutes after opening next time to make sure I could get some. Anyways, I managed to snag 6 egg tarts, and they were so, so, so good! They were perfectly flaky and creamy and definitely hit the spot. (I ate two before making it home, so that's why only 4 are pictured.) 5/5 for customer service. The owner(?) and the person who rang me up and gave me advice were friendly. I am most definitely coming back next weekend to pick up some more!

If you want piping hot, fresh egg tarts, this is the place to go in Little Saigon in Houston. Not…read moreonly that, but their mango mochi was so soft, chewy, and full of delicious mango filling with little mango fruit bits. But the egg tarts are the star of the show. Incredibly flaky with a creamy sweet custard filling. Others just don't compare. The guys up front were cordial and shout out to the hard working bakers and staff in the back. The inside is functional and reminiscent of the immigrants who brought this area together and continue to keep this community thriving. Next time we're in Houston we'll have to try their other pastries as well. As others noted, don't forget to bring cash as there is a small credit card fee.

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4.4(381 reviews)
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Koffeteria is an absolute hidden gem located in EaDo. I just found out about it from Instagram and…read morewas shocked that I've never heard about it prior, despite it being here for years! Anyway, I finally got a chance to stop by on a Sunday late morning recently. Parking can be difficult, but there are dedicated Koffeteria spots in front of the business as well as surrounding paid curbside parking. I believe Instagram helped many others discover this business recently, as it was pretty packed and there was a line, but this gave us ample opportunity to peruse the menu and pastry display. Ultimately, we opted for the: Cambodian iced coffee (kayfe dahkoh) made with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk - tasted very similar but weaker than Vietnamese coffee. As I'm Viet and have never had Cambodian coffee, this was my only frame of reference, and I didn't love it. I'm excited to try more Cambodian coffees to get a better understanding of their unique flavor profile! Black sesame mochi - sweet and perfectly sesame flavored with salted yolk at the bottom, delicious, my partner's favorite pastry Beef pho kolache - the bun was so soft and complemented the soft but flavorful brisket meat. wow. truly a brisket pho in a kolache. We got extremely lucky and got a table almost immediately after ordering, as someone left just in time. The interior is full of vintage furniture, which added so much character. As a vintage lover, I felt so at home! I could see how others might prefer a more neat, chic interior, but to me this was absolutely perfect and added so much warmth, homeliness, and character to the shop. Absolutely love this coffee shop and will 100% be back to try more pastries and coffees. Immediately, this has become a new Houston favorite!

We found this coffee shop while in town in Houston and it ended up being one of our favorites! It…read morewas FIFA fan fest in the area so it was a little hard getting to the location, but totally worth it! The shop had a very homey feel and the staff were super friendly. Strong coffee and the pastries were so good! We tried the chocolate chip cookies and oh my! Overall, we would be back again when in the area!

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4.3(317 reviews)
8.3 mi•Chinatown, Sharpstown
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This is a great bakery located in the heart of Houston's Chinatown. I've tasted a few cakes over…read morethe years and decided to pick one up for my Dad's birthday. He's a chocolate lover so I decided on the Black Forest cake for him which is one of their specialties. I ordered the night before for noon pickup and paid online which was a pretty easy process. I was able to include instructions to write "Happy Birthday Dad!" When I stopped by on a Sunday at noon, thankfully parking wasn't too bad and I snagged a spot easily. Beware parking here at busier times - when I visited on a Saturday at 1:30pm it was mayhem. On entering, I saw an array of desserts and savory items. I decided to also pick up a savory kolache-type pastry (I never got the name of it) and the cake! The employee was quick and helpful - she located the cake, showed me the design and lettering to make sure it was ok before I left. The cake was a huge hit! We loved the light sponge cake with layers of whipped cream which were light and not too sweet. Then layer of cherries was lovely. The fruits on top were fresh and nicely arranged. The appearance was gorgeous as well, with chocolate shavings delicately arranged on the outside. We were not too impressed by the kolache. I was also able to try their pandan cake slice on another visit and loved the flavoring, lightness of the cake and the icing was very tasty. I will definitely be coming back here for more cakes in the not too distant future!

I went there this past Sunday and got a variety of breads and cakes. There was a hair baked right…read moreinto one of my breads and I had let it go. Then the cake was super dry and even the cream was weirdly dry. And to top it off, when I checked my credit card, they charged a 3.5% fee on top of my bill with no signage that this was the case anywhere in the store.

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4.0(136 reviews)
6.0 mi•The Heights
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10/10 would recommend and I'll definitely be going back. My big back self LOVED this place. It's a…read moregrab and go shop but the cookies will still be warm and the cakes will still be delicious! You can buy all the cakes by the slice or preorder a full cake. Just from the smell walking in I could tell I was gonna love this place. They have upbeat music playing and the lady was so nice. She answered questions and made suggestions. The price was not bad either. I got 4 cookies and 1 cupcake and my total was $31. These aren't little cookies either. They are big and you get them warm! She didn't have to warm them up she just handed them to us warm! They were the perfect amount of crunchy on the edge and gooey on the inside. All of them were amazing! The cupcake was for my mom and she said it was amazing too. I live on the other side of town but will be making a trip back whenever I need a fix!

I went to pick up a pizza next door, but have a sweet tooth and was excited to pop in and try this…read moreplace out. It was a very inviting environment, decorated very well, and friendly staff. There were lots of options to try from. I went for the s'mores brownie. They warmed it up for me and it was just ok. Then it was time to try the Oreo cheesecake. Also, underwhelming. The cheesecake was bland, no real flavor to it. With so many options in houston, I'd try another place.

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Artisana is a bakery specializing in sourdough bread and French patisseries…read more Their shop is quaint and small with very limited seating. However, there is plenty of parking. They have a select variety of pastries. We got their butter croissant, blueberry cream cheese danish, and spinach pastry. The croissant was one of the best I had in Houston! It is subtle, buttery, and flaky and does not go stale from staying out all day. I think these Houston croissants are the most similar to the ones I had in France! The blueberry cream cheese danish had a healthy and generous amount of blueberries. It was flaky, and the cream cheese flavor was not overwhelming or artificial. The spinach pastry was also flaky like the others and had a good spinach and cream flavor. I also had a bite of my friend's cinnamon kouign-amann, but it was not as good as the others and was a bit on the drier side. All the pastries I got were well balanced with subtle flavors and had golden, crispy flakes. I really enjoyed them, and although I have been here a handful of times, it's definitely a Houston croissant staple, which I will be visiting more often!

Artisana is my go-to for fresh bread; it's the best I've found in the city, especially the classic…read moresourdoughs. The scones and pastries are more hit-or-miss, sometimes fantastic and sometimes slightly overcooked and dry. This is a place to buy great bread. If you're there and the croissants and pastries look good, go for it--but there are better destinations if that's your draw. Zero atmosphere and not a place to hang out.

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Artisana Bread brick and mortar location (they need more!)

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4.8(82 reviews)
12.0 mi•Energy Corridor

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This is the type of establishment I would always support. Japanese-owned bakery who took over a…read moreprevious French bakery. You can see the perfections in everything they do. The bakery itself is simple and clean. Be respectful of the place and help clean up after yourself. Not one customer made a mess there. Everyone are respectful to the sweet owner. The drinks itself are simple, reasonably priced on the cheaper side. Not sweet at all so ask if you want it to be sweeten. Quality and perfect desserts. Just semi-sweet so if you have a crazy sweet tooth, this is not your bakery. Again, prices are extremely reasonable and I see lots of locals who enjoy coming here. Prices are actually on the lower side of what I see throughout Houston. Passionfruit tart was my favorite, if you need someone to tell you what to try.

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