Life stort eat dessert first...so they say!…read more Swedish Hill Bakery is a staple in the Austin community. Their offerings include freshly baked pastries, coffee, and a homey atmosphere. The bakery has an all‑day menu with items such croissants, bagels, fresh bread loafs, breakfast specials, salads, vegetables and made‑to‑order sandwiches on fresh bread. Lattes and specialty drink such as matcha, masala chai, and seasonal beverages. When I first started frequenting Swedish Hill it was located on 6 th street. After a fire that location was closed for some time. It was reincarnated in a smaller location near the original location. So I was pleasantly surprised to see this new Swedish Hill (at least new to me) at Colorado and 6 th. Street. I purchased banana bread and two chocolate chip cookies. This banana bread was non-traditional with big chunks of chocolate. This sweet bread was moist with delectable banana chocolate combination. The chocolate chunk cookies were delicious as well. The cashier rang my order in a speedy manner. Great to know Swedish Hill is back!

My coworker wanted to grab something healthy and suggested we hit this spot up. Every restaurant…read moreshe recommended while we were in Austin was super solid except for one spot I wasn't feeling. Well this was pretty much the same disappointment. I wish I didn't waste a meal on Swedish Hill and I think it has to do with eating all these spectacular places and then ending on a low note. I feel like there was nothing special about it. It seems like everything I had during my stay in Austin was unique to Austin. This tasted like the deli down the street. I ordered a turkey sandwich, the cherry limeade and a side of beets. The beets were really good. cold and fresh. I liked the cherry aid too. However, I wasn't a fan of the sandwich. It was just a regular turkey sandwich but it was dry. I only ate half and threw the other half away when I got to the hotel. Maybe I didn't order right or I should of asked for extra mayo or something. Regardless, there wasn't really anything special about Swedish Hill to me but they were very nice and friendly during the ordering process. They also had a nice relaxing patio area and the place was very clean. I can't see myself going back for Beets and a Cherry Limeade, so I'm going to have to politely decline wasting a precious meal at Swedish Hill the next time I visit Austin. OOOC 3.5 out of 5 Afros

After hearing good things about Cicci Bomba, my mom and I finally gave it a try, and it lived up to…read morethe hype. Brian took great care of us and helped us decide what to order. His recommendations were spot on. The Burrata was easily one of my favorite dishes--super creamy with just the right amount of asparagus. Definitely add the Sourdough Crostini if you order it. I had an Aperol Spritz, and for our mains we ordered the Juno Melt and the Meatball Cuzzetiello. Both were excellent. We wrapped everything up with a few desserts, and the Filled Bomboloni was probably my favorite. The atmosphere was really inviting, and the patio is a nice option. My only suggestion would be adding fans for the Texas heat and water bowls for guests bringing their pups. We'll absolutely be back.

I had a great experience at Ciccio Bomba. I started by stopping at the bakery and picked up a…read morecroissant, a chocolate chip cookie, and a strawberry danish. Everything was fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. I also ordered a vanilla latte, which was smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the pastries. But basic. And I think that's the only flavor they have. For my meal, I had the bolognese with pappardelle pasta, and it was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. Everything I tried was really good. I also got a limoncello lemon drop and it was a really good size and strong. The staff were amazing, friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout my visit. It had a big space for both indoor and outdoor dining. Great food, great pastries, great coffee, and great service. I would definitely come back and highly recommend giving this place a try!

The lady running the patisserie was very sweet and patient while my friend and I were indecisive…read moreabout our pastry choices. Honestly though, you can't go wrong here! I personally enjoyed the strawberry champagne, blueberry cheesecake, and raspberry macarons. The ham and cheese croissant could have used more ham and if I could warm it in the microwave, it would have been the cherry on top My friend liked the lavender carrot cake but be sure to remove the lavender piece on top otherwise the flavor will be "intense" is how she described it lol It's a cute and cozy spot. Recommend to visit on a weekday due to the intimate seating. There's a rocky parking lot not too far from the building if there is no street parking available.

I tried the pistachio and blueberry Trompe-l'œil fruit desserts. I've had similar desserts in San…read moreAntonio, Fort Worth, and Oklahoma City, so I have a good basis for comparison. While both desserts were beautifully presented, I felt they were overpriced for their size. Based on similar desserts I've enjoyed elsewhere, I think a more reasonable price would be around $9.99 for the blueberry and $12.99 for the pistachio. The pistachio dessert had a pleasant crunchy texture, but the pistachio flavor was too subtle and could have been much more pronounced. The blueberry dessert had excellent flavor, but it lacked the crisp outer shell that adds contrast to the texture. It seemed like it may not have been as fresh as it should have been, which could explain the softer exterior. On a positive note, the staff was very friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service. Overall, while the presentation and service were impressive, I expected better value and texture for the price.

Mary's is such a charming, unassuming little spot. They have a great breakfast menu, and I…read moreespecially loved the Banana Bread Latte - it was the perfect start to the morning. The breakfast itself wasn't trying to reinvent the wheel, but it was fresh, delicious, and came out incredibly quickly. The service was just as wonderful - friendly, efficient, and welcoming. I could smell the waffles the moment I walked in, so I'll definitely be back to try those next.

oh i still dream of the bagel sandwich and their frappe here! the waffle was good! the sandwich was…read moreokay. the workers were kind and the space was small but peaceful! grwat place to stop for a quick bite and drink to go.

Once of the best places I have been to since to Austin. It's quaint and even from the exterior,…read morethe look of the restaurant has an appeal that makes it look like it will be a good dining experience. Once inside, you get this very comfortable feeling. Nothing over the top but still very nice. We were greeted by the hostess who seated us right away. Definitely make reservations. They bake fresh pastries daily and have them all on display for purchase even if you aren't dining in. Our server came as soon as we were seated and was very friendly. He recommended starting with the fresh biscuits with jam. It can take a little while to bake so order as soon as you are seated. Fortunately, we didn't have to wait long; the biscuits are very fresh and I don't know what the jam was but it's delicious. I had the stuffed French toast and I think this was the first time I didn't put any syrup on the French toast. It was incredibly fresh and so delicious I didn't want to add anything else to it. I also had a side of bacon and that was the only disappointment. The bacon came out cold, and most pieces were extremely overcooked to make them inedible. Before leaving, we got a bag of the fresh baked pastries and they were amazing. The dining experience was quite good but unfortunately, we spent a fair amount of our time swatting flies away. Not a good sign. It was only my first time there so maybe that was just a fluke. Overall, very attractive place, very friendly servers and amazing food (except for the bacon). I will definitely return to try their lunch and dinner menu.

Decided to make a reservation for one for a solo birthday celebration. If you're coming on a Monday…read moreyou definitely a reservation. I was sat at the bar which was nice as I got to meat new people and have exceptional service. The mussels and frites is such a great deal and a fun thing to do since the mussels are cooked different every week. Monday is also half price bottles of wine and they have several great options at very reasonable price points. Since they are a cafe I decided to get an espresso martini for dessert and it was made with tequila. I was surprised by the beignets coming out and also surprised by how good they are. They are airy and even reheat well at home! I will definitely be back on a Monday but also to try other menu items.

Hands down the BEST chocolate chip cookie in Austin. Fight me all you want. This cookie is a whole…read moremeal in its own but is so restricted on the sweetness which is makes it the perfect dessert. I am officially their biggest new fan!

Cooooooooookies! Really good cookies here. Definitely check this place out. These are the…read moreLevain-ish giant cookies. They're not your traditional classic cookie but oh so delicious. I also tried their tiramisu (which I think is only offered on the weekends). I thought this was a bit disappointing. The lady fingers were a little too soggy for my liking and the layers were a little inconsistent. I wouldn't say it was bad but the cookie was way better.

Loved this new little French cafe! We visited on a Sunday morning at 11 am when they were still…read morebrand new. It was packed and they were already sold out of most pastries, quiche, breakfast sandwiches, etc. We had a blueberry madeline (delicious), chocolate croissant, an iced vanilla latte, omelette, and a croque monsieur. Everything was delicious, but the omelette wasn't really anything special in my opinion. I will be back for the quiche and croissants! They also have wine and cheese plates for when it's not too hot to sit outside and enjoy. Both people working were French and very friendly and proud of their new place. Loved checking out this new local biz.

Completely dry and tasteless omelette and dry tasteless toast. I even had to ask for butter after…read morethey brought the food as they didn't butter the toast. I would think that a French bakery would have delicious toast for the side. But what they served was similar to sandwich bread but sweet. We will not be back.

Cute store front in sunset valley. Everything was fresh made and made in store, and on display as…read moreyou wait in line to order. The inside is pretty small but they have a little outdoor area. The food and kombucha itself were both delicious, but a little bit on the pricy side. The egg and cheese sandwich was great but next time I'll be trying something with more on it. Will definitely be back as I love locally made and sourced places like this.

This place rocks! I…read moream a die hard bagel fanatic and loving sourdough bread right now. And I saw this place had sourdough bagels and I had to try it. I got a sesame bagel with schmear of scallion cream cheese... and it was amazing! Not only was it crispy and savoury, it comes out in a little tin tray. Forgot what the hubs ordered but it was delicious, see photo. They didn't have hot drinks but they were really nice letting us bring our tea/coffee from next door back in to drink with our bagels!