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    4.4 (128 reviews)
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    Oreo
    Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because apparently I'm a Japanese cheesecake guy now. --- --- --- While eating lunch nearby, I Yelped "sweets" and Uncle Tetsu was one of the first places to pop up. Japanese cheesecake, you say? I don't even really know what that is, but I'm intrigued. So I took my intrigued self down the road and popped in here. Upon walking in, there was some treats in the display case that were maybe donut-sized, at most. So I thought, hey, I'll go ahead and order three of these things because I'm a growing boy. The cashier rung me up and I tapped my watch on the Apple Pay thing immediately. But before I even realized what I'd done, I saw her bringing out 3 boxes that were about 3x bigger than the things in the case. it turned out, those were some kind of little tarts, while the cheesecakes are, you guessed it, about 3x bigger than those. So my little post lunch snack just turned into 3 cakes, of which I'd be taking some home to the family. But hey, it turns out, I love Japanese cheesecake, despite my mishap. Pandan was the highlight of the bunch (also grabbed an Oreo and an Ube). Some people might not like the texture, but that was the highight for me. It makes it seem not overwhelmingly sweet, but it also totally hits the spot for that ever-constant sugar craving after I eat. This was a huge win for me, despite getting way more than I came for.

    Original Cheesecake
    Generous Y.

    Have heard all about Uncle Tetsu and was walking when I saw it on the map, so obviously I had to visit. I believe this may be a smaller Uncle Tetsu and might not have every item but they have most things. They had samples available and for my first visit, I was able to get a good impression of select items! I had the opportunity to sample a piece of their cheesecake biscotti and matcha cheesecake. I asked for a recommendation as a first time and was told I have to try the original to start. Service seemed friendly but felt a little rushed for me to hurry up. Cheesecake Biscotti - from my small slice, I was impressed. It's an airy cookie that's baked to a crispy finish. The exterior is crispy but the inside is fluffy, it's a fun texture that simply feels remarkable. Plus the overall cheesecake flavor is a delightful sweetness. Matcha Cheesecake - I was impressed with the softness. The small sample was so light yet ready to fall from the toothpick at any moment. It was just so delicate. Matcha was present though it's hard to say how strong from a quick sample so I'll reserve on that. Original Cheesecake - now for the real experience, it's no exaggeration to say that this quite literally melts in your mouth. It's almost like the cake simply dissolves, leaving a cheesecake flavor behind. Super fluffy, light, and airy, the cheesecake is delicate and when you eat it, your taste buds light up as if a spotlight is emphasizing the presentation. Fantastic end to any meal as well, especially because it's not heavy at all.

    Basque Cheesecake
    Dave G.

    Overall, I thought the experience at Uncle Testu was pretty solid. While I am biased given I've had actual Basque cheesecake in Basque Country, I gave this a 5* based on a few factors: 1) Friendliness of staff, service and a place that offers samples once you walk in...in this economy is a win! Tried the Ube Japanese style cheesecake. Was absolutely lovely. Light, fluffy, had a good flavor. Bright, lively decor and a good amount of seating for a small shop. 2) Their flavors for Japanese style & tarts, were fantastic. It's in a predominantly Asian food area, so what they specialize in...they do well. 3) Basque Cheesecake - This is a good rendition for USA. It's not as super creamy or indulgent as you'll get in Spain, and to expect that isn't fair. The flavor notes of citrus shine a little bit more predominantely than I'd like, losing some of the cheese flavor. The cook on it was slightly more than I'd like too, as you lose the creaminess. BUT that's also likely due to the supply of dairy here in USA vs what you'd get in Europe. HOWEVER, this is a FANTASTIC Cheesecake comparatively to USA Cheesecakes. Better than any chains, better than NY Style cheesecake (As a NYC Native, come at me bro if you find this to be a controversial statement. OVERALL - Uncle Testu is a FANTASTIC choice for dessert, individually or to take home back to the family. Highly recommended.

    Original cheesecake
    Felecia I.

    A co-worker brought in an original cheesecake from Uncle Tetsu's to share around Christmas. My first time trying japanese cheesecake. Everything about it appealed to my Asian taste buds -- light, airy and (a key point) not too sweet. The texture reminded me very much of a dense sponge cake. Love, love, love! Looking forward to visiting the shop to try more flavors, like strawberry, matcha and ube.

    Andrew W.

    Love this cheese cake shop! Their sweets are perfect sweetness for me and love to come back again!

    Pandan Coconut
    Philip C.

    So first off the service is fast and very friendly. The place is clean, quite small but perfect for quick vending. The Cheesecake. OH MY GOD. Do not fall for all those other "Japanese. Cheesecakes " from like the Asian stores. This is the most amazing thing I have eaten in a long time. It melts in your mouth and is definitely cheesecakes. Seriously go here now.

    Ube Cheesecake
    Evelyn S.

    This was my first time trying out Uncle Tetsu! Service was fast - there was a slight line when we visited, but you move through quickly. The menu is somewhat constrained in that you can only get full cheesecakes rather than individual slices. No indoor seating options, so all the orders are essentially takeout. My friend and I opted for the Ube cheesecake ($14.00, 4/5). - This cheesecake was light and fluffy with a gorgeous purple color - Ube flavor is pretty subtle Overall if you're a fan of Japanese cheesecakes and/or more light desserts, this place is worth checking out! With the portion size, it's also good for splitting and sharing with others. Would be open to coming back and trying some of their other cheesecake flavors & menu options.

    Bhagyashree B.

    This was an interesting find when we were in this strip mall to checkout another restaurant. They have the most fluffy, cute looking Japanese cheesecakes in delightful flavors including s'mores, strawberry, ube and more. It was nice to have a sample up front as I had never tried this type of a cheesecake before so appreciated the chance to taste it before buying.

    Cherry blossom, limited time! So I got 3!
    Rasiel G.

    Omg, super delicious cakes! The staff is ready & wanting to serve us. I made a special order for multiple cakes, they were awesome in helping me make this come to fruition. Special stamp in the cake! They are happy & proud of their products. Wish we had one in SA!

    Original flavor and Ube Flavor Cheesecake
    ronald m.

    I had the opportunity to try these cheesecakes at the Food Land festival in Austin. They were very light and fluffy. Very different from your traditional cheesecake. I enjoyed the taste and the texture. They were the perfect treat to wrap a fun day at the festival. The staff at the stand were very nice and explained all of the details about the different flavors. I loved being in the large crowd, enjoying these cheesecakes with everyone.

    Eric G.

    Finally made it a point to try out a Japanese cheesecake, and Uncle tetsu, for the first time. Unlike the American version of a cheesecake, it's light and fluffy and not very sweet. They also have various flavors that honestly all sound intriguing (it was hard to make a choice!). I wasn't sure how I felt initially, but it grew on me. I think it'd make a great gift or sweet snack for a gathering. If you haven't tried it I'd encourage you to at least once! I plan to go back and try another flavor someday soon. The service itself was very quick and friendly, and the interior is clean and modern. Parking can be a hassle but if you try hard you will succeeeeed.

    Marcela T.

    I was in town for a bachelorette party and my friends raved about how good the cheesecakes are from here, so I had to give it a try! The location is small but clean and organized - I really liked that they had samples of sakura cheesecake to try because that's what I ended up buying. The cake is a dream - perfect size for 2 people to share; extra fluffy, floral but just the right amount of sweetness. Looking forward to coming back and trying more flavors!

    Ube and Bosque chocolate cheesecake , small
    S S.

    Sweet, cool, full of flavor, creamy cheesecake desserts like I had in Taiwan. Uncle Tetsu's shop is small but filled with many choices of the Japanese cheesecake. The small size was enough to feed 3, of course someone had to have seconds.

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    Churro Co

    Churro Co

    4.6
    (595 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    I was craving a sweet treat, so I stopped by his small churro stand and WOW, these honestly…read morecould've been the best churros I've ever had. My husband and I originally ordered 2 of the plain churros to share, but we ended up getting two extra orders of this after our first order because they were that good. I also tried a few drinks that my friends ordered from here and were also pleasantly surprised by them! This is a small food truck with only one person working in it, so be patient but the churros are definitely worth the wait. Service was friendly! There are several picnic benches where you can sit and enjoy your treat (be careful about all the bugs though, I got a bunch of bites from sitting here).

    We stopped by Churro Co. after dinner to satisfy a sweet tooth and it really hit the spot. This…read morecute churro dessert truck is on S. 1st Street right next to Bouldin Creek Cafe, with outdoor seating only. The staff was friendly and happy to answer our questions, and our order was ready in just a couple minutes! I got the Matcha-Cha off the seasonal menu, which had a great balance of matcha flavor and lightly sweet strawberry ice cream. The roasted walnuts added a really nice break in texture, which I loved. My husband ordered the Campfire with added ice cream, which was rich and very chocolaty. The charred marshmallow on top was a great touch and made it extra indulgent. Overall, a great late night dessert stop with solid flavors and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out when you're craving something sweet!

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    Churro w/Salted Caramel & Whipped Cream
    Churro w/Salted Caramel & Whipped Cream
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    Food truck line
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    Omg Squee

    Omg Squee

    4.4
    (427 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Every couple months we love a visit to Omg Squee for their delicious, no nonsense soft serve and…read moretaiyaki with several Asian flavor options. My favorite ice cream flavors have been ube and the Earl grey but you really can't go wrong. They have limited parking spots but often people will park along the side of the road when it's busy. Theres a few seats in front of the shop and a cute lighted outdoor area with picnic benches to the side. Highly highly recommend a visit, especially given how late they are open at night and night time soft serve is the best! The only thing I always struggle with is not getting the taiyaki with ice cream drip all over me, so I highly recommend getting a cup to flip it over into!

    Made a visit to OMG Squee, a gluten-free Asian American Dessert Shop, serving Asian-inspired…read moredesserts, pastries, butter mochi donuts, taiyaki soft serve, and more made in-house, from scratch. I was craving Ube and might have gone a bit overboard on ordering dessert because they had so many Ube options. The building is colorful and decorated in bright pink with fun artwork and decor for an uplifting vibe. The line moved quickly and the service was friendly fast and efficient. I was able to place my order and pay with Apple Pay. I ordered the Taiyaki Sundae with black sesame and ube swirl soft serve served in a fish shaped mochi Belgian style waffle with Oreo dust on top. You can customize your sundae with filling like organic red sweet beans, Nutella or custard and toppings like Oreo dust, fruity pebbles or rainbow sprinkles. I ate this on site and the nutty black sesame balanced the sweet ube perfectly, and the Oreo topping added the best crunch. They had a variety of mochi donut flavors. Lucky for me, nothing was sold out today. I ordered the Oreo ube mochi donut and ube milk tea to-go. I ate the mochi donut later that day and it was probably my least favorite item from my order. It had the chewy mochi texture however I didn't get enough of the rich ube flavor. It had somewhat of a bitter aftertaste and the Oreo overpowered the ube. I drank the ube milk tea the next day and it was creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet. I really enjoyed the flavor profile of the beverage and would order it again. Overall, enjoyed my selections and will be back to try more dessert options and flavors from one of the most unique Asian dessert spots in Austin!

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    Menu. So many things sold out. Come before 2pm!
    Menu. So many things sold out. Come before 2pm!
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    Vanilla chai and Ube swirl
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    Sweet Memes - Austin

    Sweet Memes - Austin

    4.0
    (169 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    The reviews about minimal customer service are accurate. Ordering is done through a kiosk and your…read morenumber gets called. The staff were friendly when we got our drinks, but the exchange was brief. The space, though, is super Instagrammable with lots of playful decor. Parking is a little tight out front, with some extra spots along the side street. I ordered the crème brûlée taro milk tea with boba, and my husband got the regular crème brûlée milk tea with boba. Flavor-wise it was good, but my drink had a lot happening texture-wise. Between the crystallized sugar, grainy taro, and boba, it caught me by surprise. Once everything was mixed together, it was fine, just not my favorite. Still a fun spot with creative drinks, and I'd be open to trying something else next time!

    You order at a kiosk with no real person making recommendations. I should've known this place would…read morebe more created for photo ops than good quality products. Even so, the ambience seems like the decorations were cute, but very cheap and damaged overtime with little to no repairs. But I didn't come here for aesthetics. I came here for great Boba tea and sweet treats. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. What looked like a traditional milk toast dessert, was literally four pieces of stale bread, toasted and stacked on top of each other. that tasted freezer burnt with lots of sauce on top. No topping between each layer so it was not flavorful or tasty and all you could taste was a weird chemical flavor from the bread. Same thing with the ice cream, so freezer burnt that it tasted of chemicals, cardboard, and didn't even melt despite sitting on the plate for 15+ minutes. The Taro tea itself was fine with the crème brûlée topping, but the brown sugar Boba had the same chemical "going bad" flavor to it. It was super hard and bitter tasting instead of sweet. The soufflé pancakes were fine, but the ice cream was terrible on that too. It's hard to mess up Ice Cream, but somehow they managed.

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    Interior
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    Caroline

    Caroline

    4.2
    (1.7k reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Back for another wonderful meal! From the friendliness of the host stand to our amazing waitress…read more So much fun! Drinks never empty. She was totally on top of us I had the lobster pasta and friend had the ahi tacos. They did not skimp on portions. The tacos were so full of tuna it has hard to keep it all inside the shell! So very tasty and extremely fresh ahi for sure. The lobster pasta went beyond my expectations! The pasta was definitely homemade and cooked to the perfect texture. The sauce was not over powering yet very tasty for sure. And the lobster meat. Not sprinkled in like other places. Absolutely not! There was a hefty amount of lobster for sure! They did not hold back. This would be good for a girls night out or a very nice dinner date place. The location in downtown is very central to everything you can think of and public parking is near by.

    Caroline was a miss for us for dinner downstairs. I'd recommend this place for a drink and an…read moreappetizer, but definitely skip the entrees. It's attached to a hotel and it definitely had the feel of 'room service fancy' when it came to the entrees. The waygu beef burger was a perfectly uniform bland patty in a sea of lukewarm fries with two sad slices of roma. The waygu steak wasn't bad, but again, room service fancy feel. The Green Goddess salad looked pretty good but expect to pay extra to add a protein. I did like the ambiance. The waitstaff was helpful and informative. The kitchen and bar took a while, even with just a few tables occupied. When we called to reserve a table, they let me know they couldn't split checks and gratted parties over 6, which I expected but appreciated they communicated it. The website was hard to navigate for me and the Happy Hour available under Caroline isn't actually offered anywhere but upstairs. If you have accessibility issues, note that there aren't any restrooms on the first floor. Be prepared to walk a maze through the restaurant, through the coffee shop and either up 4 switchbacks of stairs to the 2nd floor or to ride the elevator on the hotel side to find one. Overall, if you're planning a trip here, I would check out Caroline Upstairs and hit up the upper deck patio for drinks and appetizers and skip downstairs restaurant. Unless you like lukewarm fries with no seasoning! Then, this is your place

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    Open kitchen so you can see how clean it is in there.
    Open kitchen so you can see how clean it is in there.
    Spinach and feta omelette

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    Spinach and feta omelette
    Sugar Pine

    Sugar Pine

    4.4
    (441 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    What can I say, I love a good fried tofu (I'm not vegan) and Sugar Pine does it right! Simple and…read moresatisfying! Also, if you love pickles, their pickled veggies are delicious too! Maybe I can be a vegan i appreciate a place that doesn't rely on social media or influencers. Though the interior is definitely "instagrammable", counter style service, Asian flavored ice creams(taro, thai tea, miso...), unique dishes, snacks, and drinks (matcha limade). There's even a nice patio and private room for events. And there is PARKING! A place without parking these days will make me think twice about going. Just saying...

    Sugar Pine has some of the best onigiri I've had in Austin (better than Asahi). The spicy tuna…read moreespecially was an Austin-level spicy. They were beautifully presented and the spices they put on the outside were surprisingly tasty. We also really enjoyed the potstickers and shrimp tempura. The katsu set was solid overall, and I absolutely loved the pickled vegetables that came with it. They also sell the pickles up front as grab-and-go containers, which I was very tempted to take home. The karaage was probably the only thing I wouldn't order again, and the miso soup was unfortunately very plain and watery compared to everything else. A small touch I appreciated was the cookie that came with the set. It was simple but really nice. They were out of the ice cream flavors we originally came for (black sesame), which was disappointing, but we ended up trying the miso caramel flavor and it was surprisingly delicious. The waffle cone was a little old, chewy, and stale. One thing that really stood out was the service. The cashier had one of the most genuine, sincere smiles and was such a pleasure to order from. Overall, definitely worth visiting for the onigiri. I already want to come back to try the matcha and black sesame ice cream flavors next time.

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    Modern decor and tables
    Modern decor and tables
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    Onigiri
    Iced chai latte was incredible

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    Iced chai latte was incredible

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