I am always on the lookout for a quality, authentic French bakery, and after hearing great things…read moreabout Violette Bakehouse, I couldn't wait to give them a try. I love a good almond croissant and chocolate croissant, but of course by the time I decided to stop by in the afternoon, they were all gone. Next time I know to arrive earlier in the day! Not to be deterred, the vegetable quiche looked amazing, and it was delicious. The crust was clearly fresh and homemade. I also loved that the owner stayed on brand and carries Maison Perrier drinks. The Forever Strawberry is one of my favorite flavors. For those of you who prefer gluten-free options, they offer GF macarons! I'm not gluten-free, so I indulged in the coconut and Oreo macarons, and they were delicious too. One incredible deal they offer is a $10 lunch special that includes quiche, a drink, and chips. The owner was so nice, and the overall experience was wonderful. I will definitely be back!

Oh. My. Gosh. Run, don't walk to try these croissants. After living in france for 6 months I…read morethought croissants would never be the same for me back in the states. This statement stood true until today. Violettes croissants are light, airy, and don't leave you feeling bogged down after eating (or inhaling) one. The vanilla eclair is also very good! I stopped here to pick up pastries for a few clients and the woman who helped me was very sweet and helpful through the process. I also got the spiced pear latte which was just okay. I was looking for a little more flavorful and found it to be more watery. Next time I'll skip the coffee and go for an extra pastry instead lol.

Spread & Co. has definitely become one of my favorite spots for a low key lunch. With limited table…read moreseating and a handful of bartops, it does feel a little busier on the weekends. I try to sneak in before the rush for my favorite brunch sandwich - the stracciatella and prosciutto. They offer incredibly fresh and high quality ingredients. I always peek at what they have for sale at the deli, everything looks amazing. The staff is friendly and don't ever seem overwhelmed when it's busier. Parking could be a little troublesome with the popular Vic and Al's and Dai Due right next door, but it's worth spinning the block a few times. Would highly recommend!

Overall I'm sitting at a 4.4 star rating. It's a cute place that also sells cheeses, breads, jams…read moreand other assorted items. The area is quite small but I went at 10:30 on a Tuesday and it wasn't too crowded. The front parking is horrid but there's also parking in the back. I tried the turkish eggs and the mortadella sandwich. We wanted to try the cookie as well but they unfortunately had sold out because of a large order before us. Very sad but maybe another time. Turkish eggs: 3.5/5 The eggs were perfectly cooked and the chili oil had nice garlic flavor. The bread was lovely quality. The sauce wasn't my favorite and I don't think it paired well together but it wasn't bad. Mortadella sandwich: 4.5/5 This was the star of the show. The bread is great and the pesto brightens the sandwich up. The arugula is a nice touch and the cheese is delicate. There's a ton of meat which I appreciated. There's one guy with a mustache who might have just been having a bad day but his energy was off putting, however all the other people were very nice.

A hidden gem on UT's campus. I first found out about this cute, peaceful place during COVID and…read moreit's a great place to get an authentic savory crepe. The crepe was nicely thin and generously packed with tomato, basil, and mozzarella, and my friend's salmon and cream cheese one was also generously filled. I enjoyed every bite and the service was nice. Considering that there were only two people working there, they got out the orders in a timely manner and made it feel kind of special that they would walk every crepe out to the customer, so that they could enjoy it fresh off the bilig of course I'll be returning!

This is one place in the States where I feel the quality is so close to the ones I get in Paris. I…read morehave tried many crepe places in many States and not very contented with those until I found this one. Even the way they wrap is amazing instead of serving it on a plate. The server was great; she made sure we have everything ready and kept cleaning the table every now and then. Great ambience and the views were good too!

I tried Bureau de Poste recently and had the vegan paillard, it was SO GOOD!! Honestly, it may not…read morehave looked like much in the picture, but the flavor was incredible. I ate every bite. It reminded me of Indian spices with a little potato vibe, almost like a samosa in a new form. Hard to explain, but definitely worth trying for yourself. I also loved that the menu had plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, plus a lot of gluten-free choices, which makes it a great spot for anyone with dietary restrictions. Another fun touch is that the restaurant is attached to a little shop with unique trinkets to browse, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. I think this place would make a perfect date night spot, you can have a great meal, then walk around the area afterward. I'd definitely come back again.

I have held off on a previous bad review of Bureau de Postre, but now with a second 1 star…read moreexperience I have to post about it. My first 1 star experience was when my wife got food poisoning and when I went to inform the chef the next day he told me she was sick all night because she probably drank too much wine. Here is the reason for my second 1 star experience from this restaurant. Went today for a noon reservation on Mother's Day. Firstly, tons of kids here, no kids menu of any sort for Mother's Day. Their option was a grilled cheese with fries, which we were appreciate for, but why would you not think to have options for kids? Fruit cup, small burger, etc. they have these options during normal operations. Second, no one answers the phone here. I called 10+ times between 10am and 11:45am to request indoor seating. By default, they don't answer the phone nor do they at tiny grocer. One of the legs at the table they sat us at was so off balance that our drinks were spilling when someone would add pressure to the table. We had kid with us, so we ended up using three napkins in full cleaning up the spilled water. They missed putting in our order so, every table around us was served before us. We didn't get our food till complaining multiple times. Even after complaining tables around us continued to get their food first. To hold the table over I asked for fries to be delivered, something that should take minutes to prep, took another 15 minutes. Our food finally showed up at 1:15pm. We asked for to go boxes and even the boxes took 5 minutes. What is going on over here? I spent $20 at tiny grocer getting so many snacks for the kids because the food was so delayed. The entire table (minus the two toddlers) ended up leaving with zero food in our stomachs, but extremely frustrated. The manager comped our meal, which was very kind of him and he expressed tons of empathy. Classy move 100% This place is expensive and they just don't have it together. I don't like giving poor reviews, I rarely do it, but given this experience multiple times it's needed.

I got to meet the couple who started this back when they were setting up on SoLa. What a cute story…read moreof their life and their passion for bringing people their talents. They then moved to Riverside and business was booming they said, given lunchtime orders from the wfh folks around here. I'm sad they're temporarily closed and sure hope they return soon. I love their cheerful demeanor, their attention to detail, and their enthusiasm for serving up great food.

I would like to start with an apology, I have not done the review but I think about you every day…read more I was so excited to share your location with so many people which I have done by word-of-mouth but let me get yelp updated with this fine dining. With any service there it's expectation however the owners of the Rye bread bar, are so friendly and kind. I had a great time converting with them as they attend it to my yummy questions (I kind of wanted a little bit of everything). If you are looking for a new place to eat, something fresh, great conversation, lovely food, and a wonderful experience in our city of Austin, please visit the Rye bread bar. By the way, I really wanted to save the other half of my Panini but it did not make it home. See you guys soon! Btw Thanks Dewitt for the experience!!!

Don't you love when a place is actually worth the hype? Everything I had here was best in class…read more The breakfast tacos were cooked to perfection and the homemade tortilla was a stand-out. The pink cake and brown butter lavender concha were GREAT, but the butternut cardamomo panque was exceptional. 10/10. A must-try in my opinion. It was moist with a great texture and flavor. The inside is super small and only meant for ordering, but it was cool getting to see the masters at work preparing the food (don't film or photographer the employees though as there is a sign not to do so). There is a decent amount of seating via small tables and benches behind the restaurant, in front, and along the sides. Customer service was good! One employee was particularly sweet when he checked on us as we ate outside. My friend said that the food was amazing and that he felt grateful. The employee said that makes him very happy and he was glad to hear that. In conclusion, Comadre Pandería is worth the hype!!!

Came by on a Saturday morning around 8:40 AM, and there were already people lining up outside. We…read moreprobably got inside and ordered in around 15 minutes, as they aren't the fastest in getting people food/having the line move. Parking lot is small, but plenty of street parking. They also offer utensils/water outside with mainly bench seating available. Portion sizes are normal sized, but compared to the price, kind of expensive. Empanadas ($7, 7/10) - The filling was good! Stewed meat with tomato based sauce, and paired very well with their breading. - Portion size was moderate. However for the price, it was not that filling, and I wish that it were either a little larger, or a little less expensive - Definitely enjoyed this item, and one of the better empanadas that I've had Overall, a cool spot in the middle of the neighborhood. Good pastries, though on the pricey side. Not sure if would visit again, but the pink walls are a cool fun touch.

Ok just wow this place is a sleeper hit…read more You walk up and juat looks like a normal coffee shop and boy was I wrong I waited in a line of 6 for quite a few minutes so I had a feeling this was something special not just another coffee shop I ordered the breakfast sandwich with sausage The bread was just amazing very pretzel like

It's seems like a good place for coffee, cocktails and breakfast/brunch. You walk in and order via…read moreQR code. Not really my vibe but seemed like it was decently busy. Staff seemed nice. We didn't get much help when we walked in confused as we wanted to sit at the bar but there was no QR codes and we didn't know how that worked. Food tasted great tho! I had a breakfast sandwich and it was very filling. Products seemed high quality!

We went for dinner at the newly reopened Texas French Bread and it was lovely!…read more The menu is a rotating seasonal menu, which is my favorite type of menu. The restaurant itself feels new, open and inviting. The staff were all very nice and warm. To eat we started with fresh sourdough & butter, which isn't on the menu as it's complimentary. I think this is such a nice touch. Who doesn't like sourdough & butter! It was delicious. We got the mezze, which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I got the gnocchi with beef cheeks which was delicious, very well balanced. My partner got the trot and was please with it as well. Overall I'm glad Texas French Bread is back! I'd like to go back for breakfast soon.

This is my first visit since their reopening. Despite the three stars, not my last. I still find it…read moreworth trying again. The good: -Prompt, attentive service. -Cleanliness. -Ambiance: The new space is bright and airy. High ceilings, unfussy decor, seating. -Coffee! Anderson's coffee in nice large mugs, and it's very good. Free refills! -The french fries- I could write an entire paragraph just about how delicious these are. Easily the best french fries in all of Austin, and yes, this is counting Hyde Park's. Next time I think I'll order 2 servings! -My companion loved the fried plantains, served with sour cream. These are not the crispy, savory, salty plantains. These are the ripe, sweet ones. -The blackcurrant scone was good. They had a variety of other pastries and cookies. Room for improvement: -The bread on both our sandwiches was gummy, too chewy, not fresh tasting. This was puzzling because we arrived at 11:45 AM so we doubt we were served stale bread? I don't know if next time we'll just request a different bread instead, or give this another try. -We both ordered the veggie sandwich. We agreed that while decent. it was unremarkable. It really needs some oomph. I can easily think of at least three places that have a veggie sandwich that you will knock your socks off even if you're a meat-eater. I wanted Texas French bread to be such a place. Either it's not the same veggie sandwich will remember from over a decade ago, or our taste has evolved. -The salsa was something I remembered and dreamed about returning to. While ok, it's a different salsa altogether. -Their daily sup rotates, so you're out of luck if you were hoping for soup and sandwich and they only have chicken tortilla, as it happened today. This is Austin, would love a reliable vegetarian soup any random day of the week, without having to plan around it. I hope the gods at TFB read this and care enough to fulfill my requests. I suppose to have enough vegetarian people give similar suggestions, we'll have an improved veggie sandwich, and daily soup offering. Would love to add them to my weekly rotation.