One sunny afternoon A friend and I had a late weekday lunch at Swedish Hill. The place is light, bright, casual, and a bit well-worn. This location is nestled in a shopping center that is easily missed. It's a good thing I had mapped it and was focused or I would have slid right on by! Like many places in the Austin Metro, parking is not great - but at least it's a dedicated lot and not street parking. Swedish Hill is on the end closest to the road across from the True Value Hardware. Upon entering the coffee shop, the line is all the way on the left and the counter is on the rear wall. There is is seating in three separate areas. One is straight ahead when entering. The second is to the right side of the order counter. The third is outdoors to the far right. We ordered coffee, Jasmine green tea, couscous salad, Persian cucumber salad, and a cookie. The food was tasty and beverages were hot. I was a bit surprised to see the salad selection unrefrigerated and uncovered on the counter. While pretty to look at, it also seems less appealing to order. For example, the glass noodles were spun into a nest shape on a slice of wood, but looked rather dried out. I found this a little off putting. This is a pleasant place to sit and chat. The vibe is calm and unassuming. There seems to be mostly laptops and chatting in the main area, moms and small kids on the side area. It's a busy place, and It was hard to find a spot. Overall, it was a relaxing lunch. I'd meet there again, but won't go out of my way for it. It's not spectacular but not bad either. read more

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Did I find my new favorite breakfast place??? This place is close to work but I never heard of it. Just had the best bagel and lox of my life with an amazing latte!!!! Will be coming back for more. read more

I don't think I'll return to this place staff was rude nonchalant and not caring about telling you how you order in this so-called cafe. I had to figure everything out on my own they look at you like you have 2 heads. Furthermore when I was served with ABLT which I have ordered and the cafe no longer serves red wine, oh no! So what's a Swedish Hill establishment with no red wine. Yes that was upsetting but that is not the reason why I'm giving them a one star, Actually it's the food you could tell the bread was old and probably sitting around for a while the avocados was very hard and also the BLT was a little bit burnt I couldn't get into it. So I went and decided to eat my BLT but was no flavor bland nothing exciting. The windows are very dirty you could tell they haven't washed the windows in a while. You couldn't really see outside to see what is out there to create the ambiance that people like in a Swedish hill restaurant which I have never been here before. Because of the staff behavior and the dining experience I had was unfavorable I will not return promise you that. Even though I do give chances this time I will not. This is a restaurant I do not recommend like I said it is odd that in broad daylight they were not acting as though they even care. Later found out after a day later that it was also a franchise that's why they don't care they want to make a lot of money off of you giving you as little as possible not giving you what you would love to enjoy in a Swedish hill restaurant. They do have plenty of parking lots for handicapped and easy to get to the restaurant no problem there. read more

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Great pastries and salads. What more you want? Plenty of seatings. I like the ambiance. read more

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the place is so cute and staff was very friendly and helpful as well :) the iced latte and matcha latte were both delicious and we had avocado toast and a breakfast sandwich as well which are great too! read more

Food: The Kouign-Amann is SO GOOD!!!!! And the coffees are delicious. I got a mocha latte :) Service: Friendly, quick, and efficient Ambiance: busy but easy to order and still sit somewhere read more

My husband and I decided to stop by Sweedish Hill on our E-bike ride. When we walked in at around 3:45 there was a short wait to order as there were a few people in front of us. They have a menu with Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Rotisserie, Bagels, Toasts, and Breakfast Items. They also have a drink menu with Coffee, Tea, Juice, Wine, Cocktails, Beer, and a few non alcoholic drinks. They also have Daily Bread that you could buy. We were kindly greeted and asked what we wanted. We decided to try pastries. We ordered one Everything Croissants, one Buckwheat and Jam Scone, one Kouign Amann, and two Ham and Gruyere Croissant. The Ham and Gruyere Croissant was good. The Croissant was crispy and light. The ham was plentiful and the cheese was melted inside. The combination of the Ham and Gruyere cheese made for a delightful sandwich. The Kouign Amann was delicious. My husband and I agreed that it was our favorite. It had a sweet but not overly sweet flavor. It was soft and flaky with a hint of butter. A delicious combination of ingredients. The Buckwheat Jam Scone was really sweet. The Buckwheat tasted grainy but the jam was super sweet. A yummy combination of ingredients. The Everything Croissant was soft with flaky, layers and the top was covered in seeds. The seeds gave the crossaint texture and the seasoning gave it flavor. Overall it was a good place to stop. The service was decent and the pastries were good. We will return in the future to try other menu items. read more

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While the food is pretty good for the most part. There has been a real decline in the service. It is like they were trained to move people through the ordering part as fast as possible, but that is the only thing they were trained on. There is no critical thinking. I ordered one cookie to go and they gave me a number to have to wait for it rather than just bag it right there and get me out of the way. (Different versions of this have happened a couple of times with long waits) The cakes have drastically gone down hill. Not sure why they even have them anymore. Cute setting when it's not totally packed. Not even possible to get a table at lunch time especially with all the laptops out. read more

Swedish Hill has finally arrived at Westlake and... it's aite. I had high hopes for the new location of this popular bakery and even went back a second time to confirm my thoughts. On my first visit, I ordered the Loyal Forever Bowl. The salad was super acidic with large amounts of pickles and vinaigrette, which could've been balanced out with some dry or crunchier ingredients. I'm not even sure if mine came with the charred cauliflower, tbh. Too overpriced at $16, especially when Flower Child is just minutes away. On my next visit, I decided to switch things up and try their pastries and coffee. Unfortunately, the cinnamon roll was served cold and the Americano tasted more like coffee flavored tea -- way too much water. The seasoning of the everything croissant was v tasty, but the pastry itself was stale and didn't have that crispy/flaky bite. To end on a more positive note, the cafe is very aesthetic and surrounded by cute boutiques and local businesses. Despite the long lines, service is also pretty quick and we found seating both times. Maybe third time's a charm and our next trip to Swedish Hill will be more successful! read more

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Love this location because parking is easy and free (unlike their other locations in town). The staff is very nice and kept the line moving especially during lunch rush. There's a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. I loved my chicken salad pesto sandwich and my friend loved her avocado toast. I ordered my sandwich toasted and it came out perfect. There was a lot of pesto but would rather them be generous than skimp! Not pictured but their chocolate chip cookies are to die for!! There's so much chocolate! Don't skip on these. read more

Swedish Hill - chicken salad pesto sandwich and avocado toast - Cafes Near Me - Westlake Hill, Texas

Sandwiches are solid but overpriced. Breakfasts are mediocre. Feels really corporate. Staff is friendly. Easy parking. read more

It's fine. It's a cute location and all, and the people who work there are super friendly. I actually really like their swedish iced coffee which has like coconut and oat milk (im usually a black cold brew guy). I got the egg salad sandwich which was fine. The bagel was like pretty hard so made it tough to eat. $14 for egg salad on a bagel (yes it has bacon but they forgot my bacon but were so nice about it and made up for it) really takes down the rating. Like, $10 sure. Pastry was also fine, but my main thing are the prices for the food. There's not really a reason for it to be so expensive or else it would be a solid 4 star joint. I'd probably return but there's other options in Westlake (maybe not for the vibe though so there's that)- like for bagel sandwichs a Brueggers or Einsteins is better..I think there's a Summer Moon not so far away also....not sure about pastries..i would probably come by and have the coffee again and just chill there while thinking about the cool stuff to get at Breed & Co, and then hit up Baldinuccis for pizza or the McDonalds - I really love that Westlake McDonalds! Anyway, so Swedish HIll is a fine option and all, especially for the Westlake crowd. Like, I *love* Abby Jane and pony up for their pastries and baked goods for a reason, but not sure I want to here. And for the egg salad sandwich - I really like the one at Local Foods on 2nd street - that one is even more expensive, like $16..but its different and really awesome so I would probably still get that one. But I get it, it's the ambiance at Swedish Hill and it's an elevated experience. yada yada read more

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Swedish Hill on Bee Cave Road is a beautiful café and bakery in a breezy, relaxed space--especially if you grab a seat on the patio, which is definitely a local favorite. Great spot for meeting friends, reading over coffee, or a casual brunch. Their coffee is excellent--smooth and consistently well made, and their iced drinks are just as good. One standout from the menu is the beet salad--fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully composed with just the right balance of textures and flavor. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the limited selection of gluten-free options. What they do offer is great, but I'd love to see more gluten-free baked goods or brunch dishes on the menu. That said, what's here is high quality, and the ambiance is hard to beat. I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

This space, close to Breed & Co. in Westlake, is bright and open w seating inside and out. There is counter service, seat yourself, and food is delivered to your table. The long line when we arrived moved pretty quickly. And the kitchen was quick, too, as there was not a long wait for our food. The selection of fresh baked pastries is over the top! We shared a Nutella croissant, which was delicious. My breakfast sandwich--an everything bagel with scrambled eggs and arugula--was made to order and very tasty. My dining partner ordered the breakfast sandwich on a croissant, and it must have been the most buttery croissant either of us had ever seen-- absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try some of the other items I saw being delivered to the tables around us. This is a great spot for a cup of coffee and a pastry or a full meal. Welcome to Westlake!! read more

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Busy weekend stop but the pastries are big, fresh and tasty. The ham and cheese croissant is a decadent treat. Cookies as large as a grown adult's face, and a chocolate croissant that is pure luxury. My 10 year old enjoys a chocolate croissant everywhere but this was so gooey and creamy she had chocolate all over her lips and fingers that was finger licking good. read more

I like Swedish hill pastries - croissants, kouign amann - they are top tier in Austin where true flaky croissants are not easy to come by. Other contenders are probably Bakery Lorraine and Sour duck. Ratings for just croissants alone will be 4/5. This place is very crowded even on a Monday. The inside shop smells very strong of ham/toasted savory sandwich and the smell can really get on your clothes. It is also super loud inside - the same issue at the downtown Swedish hill, they gotta do better sound control. Outside seating is a better option on a nice weather day. Coffee was pretty good but I got a cappuccino that spilled when they brought it out to me and they didnt even bother to clean up. Service is a little chaotic imo. Overall I'm not impressed they gotta refine their service, I'd probably get to go pastries read more

BOY WHAT A SURPRISE!!!! and not I. A good way~ I probably come to a SH location once or twice a week today's lunch was probably one of the worst lunches I have had since moving to ATX in May. Usually SH is a successful eating experience!!! Excellent coffee, Wonderful pastries and a FABULOUS avo toast so as I said earlier I was surprised ~ I ordered BLAT (bacon,lettuce, avocado & tomato) sandwich and a side of potato salad. The potato salad an ample portion was so salty!!! I thought maybe pepper would help, alas no the salt was not added by me but served that way. My sandwich was eatable but I cannot say much more than that. The bacon pretty tasteless, and the mayo had a flavor in it maybe citrus? can't be sure, maybe it was the bread? Not exactly sure long story short the entire meal was disappointing!!! Will I be back? Certainly however the 2 items I ordered will NOT be ordered again.... read more

Bustling neighborhood bakery with outstanding brunch items and coffee drinks. Comfortable seating indoor and out. Price matches quality.

It's just another pseudo-European café serving cold coffee to bourgeois customers. However, they serve high quality food that's quite edible. read more

Love this new location in Westlake... (but not the other older location on 5th). Love their buttery croissants... great place for lunch. read more

Never even got to order. Stood in line for 7 minutes. Only 4 people in front of me. 3 kids standing behind the counter. One moving in slow mo and the other 2 just standing there watching doing zero. No one was moving. Babies screaming all over at the top of their lungs. Kids running every which way also screaming. So loud. If you want to walk into hell this is the place. I left and never ever going back. read more

I've been a Swedish Hill fan for years--back when it was run by two Swedish ladies and lovingly known as "Sweetish Hill," all the way to now, as a booming Austin staple. While I will admit the quality of some items has dipped slightly over time, it's still consistently good, especially considering how busy they are. I was so excited when they opened a location in Westlake--an area that could really use more Austin-born spots like this. The new location took over the old Blue Dahlia space, so it's a bit tight inside given the crowd it draws, but it's super cute and stays true to their updated aesthetic. What prompted me to write this review, though, was the service. As I mentioned, they're often swamped, and during my visit, I had ordered a loaf of sourdough and waited a while. When I asked one of the team members about it, she was so kind and helpful--it really stood out. In hectic spots like this, it's easy for service to feel rushed or short, so her warmth and attentiveness were a breath of fresh air and made my visit even more enjoyable. read more

Wait until the end! I ordered the chicken salad pesto sandwich. Now the sound of it I'm like okay could be amazing. When it arrived I was so sad....it was literally just on white sandwich bread and like a tuna sandwich but with chicken instead. Luckily by bf got the Italian so that made up for it. Now here is the interesting part. I just saw on TikTok what it was supposed to be like. It supposed to have actual pesto, cheese, AND chips on it too. I don't know what happened to mine but I am so sad about it now. Like I probably won't forget this experience because it was so bad and now it's like adding salt on a wound because it wasn't even made right. I should've trusted my gut on this and look at yelp pictures like I normally do but I definitely learned my lesson. read more

Nice lunch spot. My friend and I both enjoyed our lunches. We both had half chicken with great sides.

My first experience with Swedish hill bakery was decent upon buying a host of pastries which seem to be their specialty. My recent experience was not so great. I ordered two baguettes which cost $19 without tip. Ok I thought they better be amazing. They were dry and had a cardboard after taste. Never again and the price was outrageous. Maybe a good coffee spot to hang but that's about it! read more

I really wanted to like this place but for the price I would expect better service and quality. I felt rushed to order only to get a ham and cheese croissant that was hot on the outside but still cold in the middle, which makes me wonder if it was refrigerated. The coffee is just okay. read more

Swedish Hill is absolutely packed and diabolically expensive HOWEVER the food is undeniably very very good. I've had the pesto pasta salad, a few of the salads, the roast chicken, and today the Italian wedding soup and a chamomile tea. Every time I come it's delicious. Crowded and loud: yes. Overpriced: yes. Delicious: definitely read more

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Food is always good but the service is not. The last few times I have gone in to get a loaf of bread, I've had to wait 10 minutes. The person tells me it will be about 3-4 minutes, but it takes much longer. I'm the only person waiting and employees are sitting there talking instead of making my order. Even when I've tipped 10% on something youre not expected to tip for. read more

I came here with my family a few weekends ago for breakfast. It was busy, as you would expect on the weekends, but not too long of a wait. The staff were all very nice and the cafe was cute. We got a few things, all of which were incredible, specifically the spelt scone. Only downside is probably the price. read more

Definydont go here for the service. Its almost like theyre doing you a favor to get acknowledged or take your order. When my order was wrong, and i still hadnt gotten my drink, i went up to the counter. The "barista" literally half turned and said "whats up" in a way that said "wtf do you need". Im glad another venue opened up in the area to try, but i couldnt gone to Flower Child, paid less, and had better service, at the very least a smile. read more

What's there not to love! Best bakery in town! The flakes on that croissant were to die for! Crisp yet soft and it literally melts in your mouth! Even their everything croissant was unreal! Every pasty I have had was out of the world! Service was impeccable! They were so so soooooo busy we stood in line for over 20mins to order, yet they didn't mess up the order and get everything to us correctly! So impressive how patient they were and how accurate the servers were! There were so many of them! This place is well staffed! Impressive how coordinated they were and worked like orchestra Ambience is where they could do better! Don't get me wrong, is a beautiful bakery, but it's loud beyond words and the process is overwhelming I love this place but the thought to go there with the craziness of nerve wrecking. I mean I'm exhausted just thinking about standing in that line again! And the anxiety of scoring a table is not worth it after a while. They need a bigger location and better process ... I want to go back but will have to try on a weekday when I hope it's less chaotic read more

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Extremely busy with really bad food safety. There was no kitchen staff wearing any gloves. I saw them eating food right off the plate as they were cooking the food. It was absolutely disgusting. It was very dirty in there. Will not go back. read more

Loove everything !! Crossiants are delicious and huge , egg salad was so good . Tuna sandwich was very tasty. Loved everything!!

Love this location so much! The food is consistently delicious and the outdoor area is so cute. Unfortunately, inside is way too loud so I'll usually grab takeaway if there's no room outside. Also, so glad they recently added corn tortillas which are fantastic. It can get super busy which most people aren't used to in Westlake but just a reflection of how great the food is that people will wait in a line that goes out the door. The only downside (minus the prices), is that their coffee is truly awful. The espresso is fine but they don't pour true doubles so any espresso drink tastes super milky and their drip coffee is undrinkable in my opinion. Also, if you're going to charge $6+ for a cup of coffee, at least make it organic! Overall, great addition to the neighborhood. Also, shoutout to the wait staff is who always working so hard to clear tables and keep them clean. I always notice when I'm there that they go above and beyond. read more

I used to go to the location on 6th street for years until they raised there prices so much that it was ridiculous. The food is good but there are many other places with good food but less expensive. read more

I really hope their management reads people's reviews because I want this place to do better. I enjoy their food so keep trying again. Ordered pick up for instance and the Ceasar salad I ordered was packed in a stapled bag so I assumed all that was needed was checked and ready to go, but Ceasar salad had no dressing on it and none in the bag. Kind of defeats the purpose of a ceasar salad. I also ordered a tabbouleh sald as well. Which was basically just all couscous pasta with a sprinkle of parsley leaves, parsley wasn't even chopped, some halved black olives and halved tomatoes. Not a tabbouleh salad. So when you order one thing and get different things, not good expecerience for Food service. I hope they read and try to improve things there. Would be great if just had some good management and quality control. read more

Swedish Hill - "Tabbouleh" salad is actually a couscous salad - Cafes Near Me - Westlake Hill, Texas

Happy there is a new full service location before 6th street fully opens again. There is a long line as was always the case in the other location too but it always moves fast. The challenge is always finding seating. This location is bright with outdoor and indoor seating. Same friendly staff and great coffee/ pastry options. I wouldn't recommend this place for working on your laptop because it's usually very busy and loud and it's best to be respectful and allow everyone a chance to sit and enjoy their food. read more

Went for breakfast on a Saturday morning. It was busy at 9:45 but we were able to find a spot to sit and eat. All the food looked amazing and I finally chose the Nutella buns. Delicious! Nice staff who are so helpful. Can't wait for the warmer weather so we can eat outside as the inside was packed when we left! read more

This place is the epitome of discomfort, high prices and elitism. Let me explain, you order at a counter but have to yell over the music and the patrons. The hard flooring makes it extremely loud, want a table, grab a number and walk around like an idiot because there won't be one. If you can get over the sticker shock of 8.00 mediocre coffee and a 16.00 granola bowl, hold onto your hat because they only serve granola until 11. Why? Because that's what pretentious places do, of course. So assume you are one of the lucky ones who doesn't have to smash against the wall waiting for your food and actually find a seat. You will be delightfully serenaded by blaring music and screaming customers. The prices are outrageous, do they offer discounts to the teachers working walking distance? First responders? anyone? Nope. Avoid this place at all costs it's like an elite country club minus anything positive. Also....its granola, put it in a bowl and call it a day. 11:00 read more

I tried this place for the first time a few weeks ago and have been looking forward to returning. They offer a wide array of pastries as well as coffee and small bites. I tried the chocolate croissant, danish, and cinnamon roll- all were good but they cinnamon roll was especially delicious. I also enjoyed the chia seed pudding, it was creamy and very filling. Overall, I'm looking forward to coming back read more