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    El Bolillo Bakery

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Cafe de olla
    Nick R.

    The selection is amazing, the prices a tad higher (but still great). The coffee has been okay but their cafe de olla is really quite fantastic. I only got a billion con queso y jalapeno, the kids got pan pan dulce, everything was great.

    Sara-Grace C.

    It was really spacious and clean inside. The staff was kind and the smell of bread lured me in. I enjoyed how light and fluffy the pastries were.

    Tamale de pollo
    Alejandro R.

    Incredible Mexican bakery with authentic bread and pastries, delicious cakes, great tamales, and top notch flour tortillas. Service is always fast and kind, and the vibe is clean and spacious, especially compared to some of their other locations. Food: our favorites are the cuernitos de queso, empanada de piña, sugar donuts, corn tamales, Mexican crema, flour tortillas, and tres leches cake.

    Tim C.

    We stopped in for some Mexican pastries, they have a plethora of that and a lot more. Tameles, some groceries, cakes of all kinds, smoothies, cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, empanadas, fresh tortillas, and of course bolillos. they have what looks like pizza trays and tongs near the front door so you can load up...i did....wasn't going to but I succumbed to the sweet tooth. The only thing left to devour is a dozen tamales...tomorrow.

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    Laurie A.

    Nice clean place. Great variety of sweets. Prices are very reasonable. Tamales and tortillas were also available. Very pleasant service.

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    Julianne D.

    FINALLY there is a location in the Gulfton area! Upon entering into the parking lot, there was ample parking, which is great as the other locations can be difficult to maneuver around in/find spots. There was already trash strewn around the lot, which could've blown over from the gas station next door. My kiddo and I came here after seeing today was their official opening day on social media. Upon entering, it smelled of cleanliness, which was good, but I was also anticipating the delicious smell of Mexican bread (which was not smelled). Nonetheless, it was super clean inside and the workers were rather friendly. To my surprise, almost everything was actually labeled! All other EB locations only have labels here and there as to what everything is. This location had about 85% labeled, which is much better for us gringos! It would help, too, if they had the main ingredients or if something had cream cheese/etc. as it's not always apparent. While everything wasn't stocked since this was their opening day, they did have quite a bit of a selection and a TON of flour tortillas! I wish they would offer fresh corn tortillas, too! The best part? Checking out! They actually have a screen at this location that shows what's being rung up AND the price of each item! None of the other locations have this! Will I be back? You know it! Just maybe not that frequent as I'm watching my figure though.

    Maria S.

    I had been watching the construction of the bakery for quite some time. Then I saw an article that it had open. There's plenty of parking. I saw a sign upon entering that there is an aguas frescas happy hour from 2 to 4 p.m. on weekdays. When I went in, an employee was giving out samples of the aguas. They have hibiscus, horchata, and limeade. They're sweet. I inquired about Salvadoran sweets. They had quesadillas. I'm hopeful they'll eventually have semita. The place was spotless. They have a tamale station where the aguas are. And they do have vegetarian ones which I hope to try soon. I wasn't hungry, but for wish the sake of purchasing something, I got a rice pudding. It's pretty good. I wish they'd have a seating area, but the Mexican bakeries rarely do.

    The item is listed but no pricing! When I asked they said "the cashier will know what to charge" I left!!
    Sonia J.

    I wanted to see what all the hype was about. But it was my surprise. No pricing on any products. I asked the person at the coffee bar and they said "the cashier will know what to charge" I will pass on this!! I walked out empty handed.

    Assortment of baked goods, muffins, fresh tortillas, in two sizes
    Barb S.

    One of our favorite bakeries in Texas! Best commercially made tortillas, fresh bread of all types, including Mexican pastries. They also have cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and desserts. They have started carrying kolaches, but they're so popular we hardly ever find any. My daughter loves this one in particular because they have Nutella pastries. We like to take out of town visitors here because it's such a cultural experience, and a feast for the eyes.

    Lakeya W.

    The new location has a new look and ample parking space. The inside is clean and spacious and has all of the bakery items you may be familiar with from the other locations. Bollios, tortillas, cookies and pastries, refrigerated items, etc. Lots of clean trays and tongs. This location also has a tamales. The service was great.

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    2 months ago

    Best churros of my life. Can't wait to go back and try more. And see what else they have

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    7 months ago

    The selection is plentiful, and the food is delicious and made fresh daily. The prices are very reasonable!

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    1 year ago

    Great selection. Nice staff. Clean place. Good parking. Love the empanada with cajeta

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    2 years ago

    Very cool place I really enjoyed the tamales . The breads a vast and plentiful. I will be back

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    So happy you could join us at our new location, Pita!

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    1 year ago

    Absolutely GREAT pan dulce as well as pineapple cake also fresh and authentic !!! Tamales too!

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    Food is great wonderful selection fun self serve items as well as individual stations for food

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    My absolute favorites are the conchas, panaderos, assorted empanadas, churros, and torta bread, they're always so good!

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    Magnol French Baking

    4.5
    (298 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Food: 5 Service: 5…read moreAmbience:4 They have all the pastries NAILED. It's flaky, perfectly salted and the crust is perfect. Not too much chew and it doesn't crumble. The smell is correct. French style baguettes are perfect. The only problem is the pastries suffer from humidity of Houston and if not eaten fresh they can get soggy and lose their texture. I am referring to the mille fuille. The chocolate cake was really good and held up for a few days. I bought 4 baguettes, 4 mille fuille, 4 chocolate cakes and 2 boxes of mixed macaroons for $100. So not cheap but the flavor and presentation was nice. It's a must try in Houston. They do not suffer from a lack of business. So lines can be long. They are efficient however!! Bon appetit

    I had been wanting to come here for a long time and I finally made it!…read more There's free parking which is always a plus, and even though it is a small location, we were able to find a table. They also have seating outdoors if you prefer that option. We tried the following items and everything was delicious! -Chocolate croissant -Butter croissant -Chocolate almond croissant -Quiche The best thing I tried though was the Canneles de Bordeaux (rum & vanilla custard, caramelized crust). I will definitely be back specifically to get some more of those. My chai latte was very good as well. Service was friendly, attentive, and overall welcoming. You can also see into the kitchen through a large window, so we saw Chef Otto working his magic!

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    Bouchée Patisserie

    Bouchée Patisserie

    4.2
    (185 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    As part of the Post Oak Hotel, you can access this place from both inside and outside entrance…read more This place is super cute and seems to have a fair amount of people who come here to work or place an order from an good assortment of pastries and gelato's. What's nudged this place up to 5 stars for me is they have really improved their coffee game, specifically their quality of cappuccino's. Previously it seemed more of latte, but now to me its a legit Capp. Their choice of pastries hasn't changed, which gives you a good assortment of choices and they have added an additional barista or server which also is a nice touch for service. The only niggling items, parking can be tough, so you'll have to either walk a block or be quick to find a place close by. Regardless, definitely give this place a go to come for a pastry and coffee.

    This is such a cute patisserie inside the Post Oak Hotel. We had a credit from our hotel stay, so I…read moredecided to use some of it on a few sweets. Many of the desserts are beautifully presented and almost too pretty to eat. I especially enjoyed the tiramisu and the apricot mousse dessert, while the drinks were decent overall. It was a pleasant experience, especially since we were able to use our hotel credit. That said, the prices are on the higher side, so I'm not sure I would make a special trip just for it. Still, it's a lovely stop if you're already staying at or visiting the hotel.

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    ECK Bakery 蛋撻王

    ECK Bakery 蛋撻王

    4.6
    (518 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    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.

    I'm gonna start by saying that I'm pretty picky/particular about egg tarts. I've been meaning to…read moretry this place for a long time. I wanted to know if it lived up to its hype. We finally came around to checking it out and OMG YES. It absolutely is worth the hype. As a lover of egg tarts and someone who is also very particular about it - these have won my heart! I also heard great things about the mango mochi so we couldn't leave without those. Thankfully they still had some in stock. I heard they sell out quickly especially on weekends. Those also lived up to its hype. SO YUMMY! Tastes so fresh including the mangoes. My kiddo who LOVES mango anything loved them so much! My husband also got 2 savory pastries (I forgot what they were called and I forgot to take a picture) and those were yummy too. Perfectly flakey crust just like the egg tarts. We wanted to get sesame balls but they were sold out. Customer service was great. The guy that took our order was very nice. It was pretty busy but he moved through the line quickly. There's some seating inside if you want to eat there. Prices are very reasonable at $2 each for the mochi and egg tarts. The savory pastries were $3. It's located in a shared lot/area. Parking can be tight and limited on a busy weekend day but they have parking right out front for the Eck bakery customers. Also note that if you pay with card it's a 2.5% charge so cash is better if you have it. We didn't but we know now for future. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back. Next time we'll come earlier and get a bigger order and try their other offerings.

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    Koffeteria

    Koffeteria

    4.4
    (376 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    Such a cute coffee spot with really solid coffee, non-coffee, AND food. Plenty of varied…read moreindoor/outdoor seating as well. The only downside is parking can be difficult, but aside from the 3 Koffeteria parking spots, you can find random street parking & walk over. I love how they've decorated; seems like a lot of stuff is thrifted and a bit mismatched which is miles ahead of any sterile MCM coffee shop that the third wave is riding recently. Recommend adding a shot to the yuzu lemonade for a yuzu americano moment. Can barely taste the coffee & it's so yum. Whoever is in charge please consider this proposal...

    Maybe choosing to check out Koffeteria during the World Cup is a bad idea, since we had to…read moretemporarily park two blocks away as the cops had blocked up much of Ea Do. Also, the pastries were what I was mainly hoping for, but didn't see much, just cake and some packaged cookies. I ended up only ordering the only hot food available on the menu, the beef pho kolache, which was actually really really tasty. The $8 price point is a little hard to swallow, but worth trying at least once! Milk bread is soft and the brisket goes really great with sriracha. The hoisin was a tad too salty for me; I think it would work best if it had, in theme, the aromatics from actual pho, otherwise it's too heavy. The yuzu lemonade was citrusy and refreshing, definitely hits the spot during the summer. There's a bit of space in the back, and there's a patio area (though I'm not sure if it's 100% Koffeteria's, but it was set up for World Cup watching. I'll have to keep an eye on when's the best time to swing by again for their bakery items.

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    Eat Cake

    Eat Cake

    4.0
    (135 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    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!

    Y'all be hyping places up. Where to begin? I walked in and nobody was around. I walked around for a…read moregood 30 sec to a min and then finally someone showed up to greet me. I decided to go for small just to try it out first vs get a slice and pay $15 which in the end it didn't matter cus it came out to $12 for 2 items I got. The cupcake I got was cookies and cream but it just taste like reg store bought cake. You know the type that it's "chocolate" but there's not much choc flavor to it. The cream cheese frosting was like eating melted grease and added nothing to the rest of the cupcake. I ended up taking a bite and dumping the rest. I got one of their brownies but gave that to my husband so he could eat it at work. So can't really talk on that.

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    El Bolillo Bakery

    El Bolillo Bakery

    4.5
    (692 reviews)
    8.4 mi
    $

    I love to eat at El Bolillo Bakery. It all started because my boyfriend really loves their conchas,…read moreso he was the one who introduced me to the place. I've always liked bakeries, but I try to eat on the healthier side, so I usually avoid anything that might tempt me.But I am a sucker for cinnamon rolls, so when I saw they had them, of course I had to try one and they are so, so good. Now we actually go there about once every two weeks because we love it that much and I look forward to opening the front doors and smelling the sweet smell of baked goods Recently we also found out that they have cheese & sausage kolaches, and oh my gosh, they are delicious. They are really, really good and were such a nice surprise when we tried them. The location closest to us is the one on Airline Drive, and we usually go in the afternoon so we can avoid the after-work crowd. That time of day works really well for us because there aren't too many people, which makes it easier to grab bread and look around without feeling rushed. The ordering process is pretty quick and simple. You grab your metal tray and tongs, open each little door, pick what you want, and put it on the tray. When you're ready, you go to the register where the ladies count the breads, ring everything up, and bag it nicely for you. We're usually in and out pretty fast, which we really like. We love going to El Bolillo, and at this point it has definitely become a staple for us. We honestly can't get enough of it.

    Best Panadería in Houston. A neighborhood staple. Bolillo always has the softest conchas and bread,…read morethe empanadas de piña have real chunks of pineapple, the marranitos are the best around town, and the never-ending line for Bolillos should tell you how good they are.

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