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Yum yum! I really enjoyed my brownie and the lunch items looked delicious, I wish I had more of an appetite when I walked in here! We would have come here for lunch if laptops were allowed. I do not understand why they have a strict no laptop policy, but other than that- loved the baked goods I tried.
Lovely breakfast spot on South First. Lots of parking in their back lot and some street parking available. I find it strange it is a no laptop cafe - but it's a great place to have a coffee chat with a friend. Yummy sandwiches, pastries, and salads all so good. I got an everything croissant and it was massive! Lines not too bad on a Friday morning, but I can see it getting packed in the afternoon. Service is great - just jump in line and order right away!
Everything croissant was good. I liked the beet salad a lot. Service was alright. The matcha latte is made from matcha syrup instead of powder
I've been to Swedish hill several times and have never understood the hype about it. Came here for lunch and paid $12 for a strawberry matcha and it ended up being one of the worst matchas I have ever had (sadly). The pesto pasta was flavorful and a good texture. The chicken pesto crunch sandwich was also mid. There wasn't any "wow" factor. Parking is plentiful and location is great. Service was pretty quick. Ambiance is cute and a step up from the original location. I won't be coming back except to get bakery items. But overall an okay experience.
Private lot in back was packed to the gills but we got lucky and someone was leaving as we made our way through the dirt lot. At entry, you can grab a menu and join the intimidating line to place ur order. Once you're up, place ur order with the cashier, grab ur number and grab a seat in their lovely space. It does get a lil loud inside but the covered patio was lovely. On a 95 deg day there were shaded seats to enjoy the warm breeze. Due to the volume of ppl the tables and seating was a mess but the crew on clean up was on top of it. As soon as u have an eye on a location they somehow appear and magically get everything tidied up. Best part was, of course, the fresh, huge portions of food. Tasty and healthy options but sized to share. We could have just done one soup and one salad to share. We over ordered in the best way lol. Beet salad was ok, salads were refreshing and the butternut squash soup hearty. Green juice was tiny for the price but delicious. As good as a homemade pressed drink. Excited to go back and try other stuff. Mmmm
This new spot on 1st street is truly a vibe. Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, gorgeous baked goods and other small bites. I went to meet a friend for lunch on a Wednesday at around noon. Both of us were able to find parking in the attached lot but know that peak times parking is fairly limited so street parking may be the only option. I did a build my own sandwich (rye bread, turkey, Swiss, tomato, mustard), a chocolate croissant (to-go), and a kombucha. These three items came to $30 which seems par for the course in austin but also is quite outrageous for a sandwich (a pickle spear was all it came with) a drink and a pastry. The sandwich was tasty and quite large (thank gawd given the price) and the kombucha was good (a local brand). My husband loved the croissant when I got home. Overall, super cute and vibey place but be prepared for austin prices and limited parking.
Was really excited to finally check out Swedish Hill and unfortunately was let down. The location is beautiful, with lots of natural light, outdoor seating and a relatively warm staff. We came for brunch and were both craving lox and some pastries. They have a counter order system which works fine, with a curated display of offerings and to go items. When our food arrived we were a bit surprised by how underwhelming the bagels were. Barely any cream cheese, and even less lox. My wife got one skimpy piece on hers and I had the same issue. For nearly $20 each this was unacceptable. The iced coffees were filled to the brim with ice, leaving little room for any coffee. The croissant, while very pretty was surprisingly dry inside. The total for 2 lox bagels, a chocolate croissant and 2 iced coffees after tip was $76. For such a price I expected a lot better food wise. Left disappointed unfortunately, we had heard so many good things.
Ordered my sandwich and sat outside, got someone's order twice before I received mine (sat for 20 min) it's a fantastic sandwich but downtown has a LOT more chicken salad in it than this location. The chips also came soggy, I immediately went to the downtown location to get the correct version of this sando.
Everything you can get at Swedish hill is good! The pastries, sandwiches, coffee, salads, all delicious. The pesto chicken salad sandwich & the smoked turkey are my favorites. The way the place is set up makes it so you never have to wait too long. You order at the counter and then they bring your order to you. The place is lively and bright and I always enjoy my visit.
For starters, my expectations were high when I visited this restaurant, and I left disappointed. For ambiance they excelled, but with the food there's nothing to rave about on average tasting food. The pastries were not flaky at all but chewy, as if they were from the day before. Very disappointed & left half of our pastries on the plate. The egg sandwich was dry, with 1 slice of bacon broken in half, tasteless eggs, hardly any sauce on the bread & 4 sprigs of arugula. Overpriced food, nothing impressive. On the other hand "if you drive to Sour Duck Market, you will taste the best breakfast sandwich you will ever have & excellent breads," just as good as the ones you find in Europe. The 3 stars are for the ambiance, or it would have been 2 stars given.
The cutest bakery/cafe on south first! From the inside to the outside, it's decorated so nice. Love the vibes. I've had the breakfast taco, butternut squash soup, beet salad, and the vegan banana bread and enjoyed everything. Can't wait to try more of the pastries. The match was also really good, it had a strong matcha flavor which I like. Parking is a small lot but there is street parking at certain times.
Came here with a friend and it is AMAZING! Got the overnight oats and a cortado and my friend got the quiche. We also got a cinnamon roll and banana pudding croissant to share. Everything was delicious and well thought out. All the dishes were cute and the service was quick. The inside had lots of good seating and they had heaters outside for outside seating in the winter too. A great place to hang out with people. I would definitely come back and enjoy!
Ah why did I come here. I wasted $40 for no reason. This restaurant looks very aesthetic. Clean design with lots of light wood finishing. They have a courtyard for dining too. It is next to the Austin sign so I walk in because I was curious. People are ordering and eating lunch. Maybe I should have get real food instead of pastries. Got a box maccron. Not good, not sweet. Not much flavor and it has a strange after taste. Almond crossiant is not much better either. Service is nice. They bring your order to you. There is also a 5% take out service tax. :0
8 days ago
June 21, 2026 review We went there with our little one to celebrate the father's day and it it was perfect ambience. The veggie bagel sandwich was good, although I had expected it to be hot or warm but came out to be cold. The other one was Nutella bun and I really liked that. I can't remember which exact coffee but it was cold and was really good. Overall nice place. Plenty of indoor space. They have cute patio at the back of restaurant. Dog friendly. Food came pretty quick. Water station is also available. Plenty of parking. read more
3 months ago
Yum yum! I really enjoyed my brownie and the lunch items looked delicious, I wish I had more of an appetite when I walked in here! We would have come here for lunch if laptops were allowed. I do not understand why they have a strict no laptop policy, but other than that- loved the baked goods I tried. read more
3 months ago
Lovely breakfast spot on South First. Lots of parking in their back lot and some street parking available. I find it strange it is a no laptop cafe - but it's a great place to have a coffee chat with a friend. Yummy sandwiches, pastries, and salads all so good. I got an everything croissant and it was massive! Lines not too bad on a Friday morning, but I can see it getting packed in the afternoon. Service is great - just jump in line and order right away! read more
I've been to Swedish hill several times and have never understood the hype about it. Came here for lunch and paid $12 for a strawberry matcha and it ended up being one of the worst matchas I have ever had (sadly). The pesto pasta was flavorful and a good texture. The chicken pesto crunch sandwich was also mid. There wasn't any "wow" factor. Parking is plentiful and location is great. Service was pretty quick. Ambiance is cute and a step up from the original location. I won't be coming back except to get bakery items. But overall an okay experience. read more
Private lot in back was packed to the gills but we got lucky and someone was leaving as we made our way through the dirt lot. At entry, you can grab a menu and join the intimidating line to place ur order. Once you're up, place ur order with the cashier, grab ur number and grab a seat in their lovely space. It does get a lil loud inside but the covered patio was lovely. On a 95 deg day there were shaded seats to enjoy the warm breeze. Due to the volume of ppl the tables and seating was a mess but the crew on clean up was on top of it. As soon as u have an eye on a location they somehow appear and magically get everything tidied up. Best part was, of course, the fresh, huge portions of food. Tasty and healthy options but sized to share. We could have just done one soup and one salad to share. We over ordered in the best way lol. Beet salad was ok, salads were refreshing and the butternut squash soup hearty. Green juice was tiny for the price but delicious. As good as a homemade pressed drink. Excited to go back and try other stuff. Mmmm read more
7 months ago
This new spot on 1st street is truly a vibe. Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, gorgeous baked goods and other small bites. I went to meet a friend for lunch on a Wednesday at around noon. Both of us were able to find parking in the attached lot but know that peak times parking is fairly limited so street parking may be the only option. I did a build my own sandwich (rye bread, turkey, Swiss, tomato, mustard), a chocolate croissant (to-go), and a kombucha. These three items came to $30 which seems par for the course in austin but also is quite outrageous for a sandwich (a pickle spear was all it came with) a drink and a pastry. The sandwich was tasty and quite large (thank gawd given the price) and the kombucha was good (a local brand). My husband loved the croissant when I got home. Overall, super cute and vibey place but be prepared for austin prices and limited parking. read more
Was really excited to finally check out Swedish Hill and unfortunately was let down. The location is beautiful, with lots of natural light, outdoor seating and a relatively warm staff. We came for brunch and were both craving lox and some pastries. They have a counter order system which works fine, with a curated display of offerings and to go items. When our food arrived we were a bit surprised by how underwhelming the bagels were. Barely any cream cheese, and even less lox. My wife got one skimpy piece on hers and I had the same issue. For nearly $20 each this was unacceptable. The iced coffees were filled to the brim with ice, leaving little room for any coffee. The croissant, while very pretty was surprisingly dry inside. The total for 2 lox bagels, a chocolate croissant and 2 iced coffees after tip was $76. For such a price I expected a lot better food wise. Left disappointed unfortunately, we had heard so many good things. read more
Ordered my sandwich and sat outside, got someone's order twice before I received mine (sat for 20 min) it's a fantastic sandwich but downtown has a LOT more chicken salad in it than this location. The chips also came soggy, I immediately went to the downtown location to get the correct version of this sando. read more
Everything you can get at Swedish hill is good! The pastries, sandwiches, coffee, salads, all delicious. The pesto chicken salad sandwich & the smoked turkey are my favorites. The way the place is set up makes it so you never have to wait too long. You order at the counter and then they bring your order to you. The place is lively and bright and I always enjoy my visit. read more
For starters, my expectations were high when I visited this restaurant, and I left disappointed. For ambiance they excelled, but with the food there's nothing to rave about on average tasting food. The pastries were not flaky at all but chewy, as if they were from the day before. Very disappointed & left half of our pastries on the plate. The egg sandwich was dry, with 1 slice of bacon broken in half, tasteless eggs, hardly any sauce on the bread & 4 sprigs of arugula. Overpriced food, nothing impressive. On the other hand "if you drive to Sour Duck Market, you will taste the best breakfast sandwich you will ever have & excellent breads," just as good as the ones you find in Europe. The 3 stars are for the ambiance, or it would have been 2 stars given. read more
10 months ago
The cutest bakery/cafe on south first! From the inside to the outside, it's decorated so nice. Love the vibes. I've had the breakfast taco, butternut squash soup, beet salad, and the vegan banana bread and enjoyed everything. Can't wait to try more of the pastries. The match was also really good, it had a strong matcha flavor which I like. Parking is a small lot but there is street parking at certain times. read more
Came here with a friend and it is AMAZING! Got the overnight oats and a cortado and my friend got the quiche. We also got a cinnamon roll and banana pudding croissant to share. Everything was delicious and well thought out. All the dishes were cute and the service was quick. The inside had lots of good seating and they had heaters outside for outside seating in the winter too. A great place to hang out with people. I would definitely come back and enjoy! read more
1 year ago
Ah why did I come here. I wasted $40 for no reason. This restaurant looks very aesthetic. Clean design with lots of light wood finishing. They have a courtyard for dining too. It is next to the Austin sign so I walk in because I was curious. People are ordering and eating lunch. Maybe I should have get real food instead of pastries. Got a box maccron. Not good, not sweet. Not much flavor and it has a strange after taste. Almond crossiant is not much better either. Service is nice. They bring your order to you. There is also a 5% take out service tax. :0 read more
1 year ago
Solid spot to go to for a quick bite in the morning. Small parking lot in the back and street parking available as well. Indoor and outdoor (dog friendly) seating available. Clean and spacious inside. Long lines the entire time we were there (until about 1:30pm). Get there early if you want to secure what you really want. While we were waiting in line, chocolate croissant, ham and Gruyère croissant, and everything bagel sold out. When I placed my order, they didn't tell me that they sold out of everything bagel and they automatically substituted it with a sesame bagel. Wasn't exactly thrilled about it and requested to get a bun instead. They gladly replaced it so I appreciate that. Ordered an iced matcha - can tell it's ceremonial grade and not the sweetened kind. Substituted with oat milk for an additional price. Macarons - they're a good size. Enjoyed the strawberry hibiscus and rocky road (forgot to take a picture, sorry!). Not overly sweet either. The everything croissant with cheese was tasty and flaky to perfection. Would definitely get it again. It was a little chaotic with so many people ordering and employees running around looking for numbers to complete orders. But I wouldn't mind coming back here again to try what we missed out on. For any out of towners - it's right next to the "greetings from Austin" mural. Great photo opportunity. read more
1 year ago
Recommend not going here at all. They have a really odd no computer policy. As they are a cafe, not sit down and order, it would prob ostracize their target demographic The food was expensive and didnt hit the mark. Otherwise, i wouldve really enjoyed, as the inside interior is really nice. Got a baklava eclair and macarons. Both werent great, with the inside cremes for both quite hard and cold, which was unexpected. Usually dessert still tastes good, but it felt like they didnt have much flavor or sweetness to either The staff was the main reason i would advise people to go elsewhere. Asked a gentlemen for an item and he didnt even look and said they didnt have it. I had to ask a female worker, and she confirmed they had the item and got it for me For their no computer policy. It would be fine if their food was still enjoyable, as their main attraction. They will probably actively ask you to not use computers, which i think is just an odd customer policy for what the place offers read more
6 months ago
My grade excludes entrees as I've never moved past the pastry case, which keeps me coming back for more. The ambiance (sit outside!) and smiling faces are always a bright spot in the day, not to mention a range of everything gluten-filled to keep you loaded for that next marathon. My front-row favorite is their one-of-a-kind Raspberry Buckwheat Scone - texturally complex with the beautiful hearty grain, crystalline rock sugar, and a gooey berry center. It's a not-too-decadent treat alongside a classic Cappuccino. Not to be overlooked: one perfect Almond Croissant. Delicate, flaky, filled with marzipan and crusted with crisp almond slivers, another tea-time winner! Always a pleasure, thanks again and again. read more
Busy busy busy! Right across from Austin Natural Soapand Lenoir. Counter service like the original.location but this has more selection and has warm food. This is the Location to get rotisserie chicken plate. It's very good!!! I love that laptops are no longer allowed, it frees up table space sooner. Patio welcomes pups so we'll bring the dogs next time. read more
OVERVIEW: 3.5-4/5 - I've visited this new location 2x now and have had decent experiences. Where they shine is their pastries/bakery items - both times I've enjoyed a pastry and would definitely revisit for that! The rest is good but nothing to write home about. Coffee and drinks are your average Austin coffee shop lattes, lemonades, etc. Service is casual - order at the counter and pay and they'll bring out your items once you find a table. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? There's a lot behind the restaurant and street parking around the area. If you go during peak hours it may be tricky to find a spot. - Reservations? Not needed. - Outdoor and indoor seating available! FOOD/DRINK RATINGS: - Swedish iced coffee (3/5): The first time I had this, it was phenomenal. The coconut cream flavor really elevated it, and it was made well. The second visit, it tasted like a flavorless latte. Super milky, no sweetness, no trace of coconut flavor whatsoever. I asked for the coconut cream/foam to be added and they told me there wasn't any foam and didn't offer to fix it, so I asked for simple syrup instead. Inconsistent. - Seasonal Danish (5/5): So good. Flaky and buttery and fresh fruit flavor. Love this one! - Quiche (3/5): $14 for a slice and some greens. Not the best quiche I've had. Super oily and mushy. I probably won't order it again. read more
1 year ago
Dog friendly - yes Indoor and outdoor seating Parking - yes but busy Order inside, lots of fresh options of savory and sweet Coffee was good and strong, not watered down Service was friendly Egg salad sandwich was good! Fresh, not over eggy or mayo, stuffed and good balance. You can choose the bagel it's on. Banana cream pie tasted fresh as well, flavor of banana came through and not too sweet. Will def come back! Only thing is there are lots of flies outside so they need those fly fans at each outdoor table. Decor was comfy yet elegant. read more
another insanely popular austin place, so of course i was curious. I went around 9 am with a short line but i've gone around 2 pm with lines to the door before the everything croissant is everything you could possibly want in a croissant. flaky, crispy, cheesy, and their seasoning is top notch paired with the cream cheese on the inside. my matcha was extremely disappointing, it was grainy and milky. i feel like when i looked around, other people had much more vibrant and homogenous matchas, so maybe depends on how's making it. the lavender syrup is also a bit soap-like for my preference read more
6 months ago
4.5 Super cute place!! Line was a little long but the wait was helpful and gave us time to decide from the wide array of pastries and brunch items! We ended up deciding on the tomato basil soup, rotisserie chicken sandwich, and the granola bowl-all were soo good, definitely a new favorite! Overall super cute place to take pictures or just have a fun brunch with friends. read more
12 days ago
10 months ago
I freaking love Swedish Hill. The prices are high, but I keep going back because everything is so good. First, be patient if you try to go here at lunch time. The parking lot is very small and can be tricky. You may need to find a street spot instead. Once inside you can look at the paper menu while in line. We have tried a variety of items from the avocado toast to the famous swedish iced coffee made with coconut milk to the flavor bursting passionfruit eclairs. I have also ordered bread, bagels, the almond croissant, delicious. Everything is so good. I had a French cafe in Jacksonville that I loved for lunch, a glass of wine, and treats to go. This is my new spot for Austin. Love it so much. I am very disappointed that they have a new no laptop policy. I often think about stopping here after meetings, but have to go somewhere else when I remember I can't have a coffee and treat and can some things done. Even the patio does not allow laptops. I understand they want it to be a cafe, but it has turned me away probably 3-4 times that I considered stopping by on a work day. Service is friendly, the actual cafe indoor and outdoors is adorable. I love this place so much. read more
I doordashed this for food/snacks throughout my day at the office and WOW it made my day. First of all the buckwheat with jam scone was one of the best scones I have ever had. The smoked turkey side was a good protein snack throughout the day. The macaron was fresh. The matcha latte with extra matcha kept me caffeinated all day and wasn't bitter - very fragrant! Cinnamon roll icing was so sweet and satisfying. Delicious and I'm for sure ordering this every time I'm back in Austin. read more
Met a friend for Sunday morning coffee and pastries at this new location of Swedish Hill bakery. It was certainly a popular place, but the line went quickly and there was lots of seating both inside and outside. The space is bright and open, my almond milk latte was creamy, and The chocolate croissant my friend had was huge, buttery, with a healthy serving of chocolate. I'll definitely be back! read more
7 months ago
What a great find! I was out on a morning walk while visiting Austin and just happened upon this place. Had a tasty cinnamon roll but everything looked amazing. Friendly and helpful service, and the young lady at the counter walked me thru the menu. It's a beautiful space too. Nice seating outdoors. And a nice wide open space inside. Can't wait to return for a full meal sometime. read more
7 months ago
Vegan chocolate chip bread was absolutely delicious. The Swedish coffee was so good. Loved everything and the vibes were high. read more
very cute cafe spot that serves drinks, pasteries, and food. it is very popular so expect a bit of a wait. go early to make sure what you want is available, when i went they were out of bagels and chocolate croissants. i got the matcha latte which was pretty good and the hand pie which was definitely yummy!! read more
Swedish Hill South First is a brunch/bakery spot near downtown Austin selling brunch items such as avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches, as well as baked goods such as almond croissants and chocolate chip sea salt cookies. With indoor and outdoor seating, it is a perfect stop to grab a bite while getting some work done. There's a small parking lot in the back of the building, which is also helpful in the busy area. read more
9 months ago
Stylish, Very well made food and the bathrooms look modern. Just it needs a bit more comfy on the sofas. read more
This was my first time at this location since they moved from downtown. We parked in a nearby parking garage a block across from Fresas because my least favorite thing to do in Austin is drive around looking for parking. I think it cost me $11 to pay by the time we left. I love the aesthetic, it's so pretty and it's so much bigger with ample seating. On a warm day we still ate outside with plenty of shade and fans. Be careful of you sit on any of the wooden block-like furniture outside, it's very heavy and you can easily scratch yourself when getting up or moving around it. It was busy with a line but that's to be expected for delicious breakfast. I loved my bagel and lox. They offered me a few options for what type of bagel I wanted and it comes with all the fixings. The Palmier pastry was to die for that I wish we bought extras to take home. My matcha was fine. It didn't come sweetened, which I appreciated and it's pretty standard to be able to order alternative milks. I had mine with oat milk. My friend got an egg and cheese and bacon breakfast taco. Since she was visiting Austin, I feel like breakfast tacos are a staple but I wouldn't have thought to order here with all the exceptional breakfast taco options but she said it was delicious and the salsas were perfect. Being from Florida, we love a Natalie's fresh pressed juice options and they have a couple fresh juiced on the menu. I didn't get a chance to look at the pottery in the space since they share the retail space with local pottery but it looked very modern and in beautiful hues so I'll have to come back when I have more time. This is not your average place to grab breakfast or lunch. I think they do a great job of adding special details to their ingredients and products and feeling like a true Austin staple with a matching aesthetic. When you eat there it brightened my day. It's a vibe. read more
4 months ago
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