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10 Best Croissant Bakeries in Austin

Austin’s croissant search includes French-style patisserie, Turkish and Mediterranean baking, Latin pastries, scratch-made bread, café breakfasts, and international desserts. Use this guide to decide whether you want a focused pastry stop, a full meal, a custom cake, or baked goods for pickup or delivery.

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10 Croissant Shops in Austin Compared

Chiyaya Bakery, Austin#1
Strengths
  • Brings Turkish baklava, simit and coffee together with French pastries and Belgian chocolate

Chiyaya Bakery

5.0275 reviews
744 Northwestern Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
A good fit for
Dessert and coffee seekers interested in Turkish specialties

Chiyaya Bakery is an Austin patisserie specializing in Turkish sweets, pastries and coffee. Its menu includes handcrafted baklava, burnt Basque cheesecake, éclairs, profiteroles, künefe, simit, butter bread, Belgian chocolate, pistachio cream, Turkish coffee and tea. The bakery combines Turkish heritage with French-style pastries and premium ingredients, making it suited to dessert stops and coffee outings.

Violette Bakehouse, Austin#2
Strengths
  • French-style pâtisseries with artful presentation

Violette Bakehouse

4.9298 reviews
2901 Medical Arts St #300, Austin, TX 78705, United States
A good fit for
French pastries, cakes and macarons

Violette Bakehouse is an Austin pastry shop focused on French patisserie, with croissants, quiche, macarons, mousses and elaborately finished cakes. It suits visitors looking for a cozy bakery setting, French-style pastries or gluten-free macarons, with online pickup available.

Salty Blonde Bakery, Austin#3
Strengths
  • Small-batch baked goods made from scratch daily

Salty Blonde Bakery

4.9163 reviews
4215 Avenue H, Austin, TX 78751, United States
A good fit for
Fresh cinnamon rolls and cookiesPickup, pre-orders, or delivery of baked goods in Austin

Salty Blonde Bakery is a woman-owned Austin food truck making fresh, from-scratch baked goods in small batches. Its menu includes cinnamon rolls and cookies, with fresh pickup, pre-orders, and delivery available. The bakery serves Hyde Park Wednesday through Sunday and is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Latin Bakery Austin#4
Strengths
  • Broad selection spanning pastries, cakes, breads and sandwiches

  • Offers samples and explains items in the display cases

Latin Bakery Austin

4.8304 reviews
11404 Ranch to Market Rd 2222 #4, Austin, TX 78730, United States
A good fit for
Coffee, desserts and savory bakery itemsSpecial-occasion cakes and custom orders

Latin Bakery Austin is a family-owned bakery offering sweet and savory Latin-inspired baked goods, coffee and prepared food. Its cases include flan, cheesecakes, cookies, pies, pastries, cakes, brownies, tarts and breads, while the food menu includes sandwiches. A shaded outdoor seating area complements the bakery’s takeaway and casual dining options.

Phoenicia Bakery & Deli, Austin#5
Strengths
  • Bakery, deli and grocery sections in one store

  • Fresh pita alongside hard-to-find items such as pomegranate syrup and Middle Eastern spices

Phoenicia Bakery & Deli

4.7621 reviews
2912 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
A good fit for
Lunch seekers wanting Mediterranean sandwiches, plates or falafelHome cooks looking for Middle Eastern groceries and specialty ingredients

Phoenicia Bakery & Deli combines a bakery, takeout counter and grocery market focused on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. It serves dishes such as shawarma, falafel, dolmas, gyro sandwiches and hummus, while its shelves carry hard-to-find groceries, spices, olives, cheeses, tea and rice. Fresh white and wheat pita are baked in-house.

Cure Bakery Coffee, Austin#6
Strengths
  • Turkish coffee and a wide pastry selection

  • Gluten-free options alongside sandwiches and breakfast items

Cure Bakery Coffee

4.7445 reviews
13642 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78750, United States
A good fit for
Breakfast and coffeePastries, cakes and Turkish coffeeCasual dine-in or takeaway

Cure Bakery Coffee is an independent Austin bakery and café serving pastries, cakes, Turkish coffee, specialty drinks, breakfast and lunch items. Its menu includes sandwiches, paninis, salads, bagels and gluten-free options, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery available. Indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and coffee make it suitable for a relaxed breakfast, quick visit or casual meal.

Upper Crust Bakery, Austin#7
Strengths
  • Pastries are made from scratch daily without dough conditioners or preservatives

  • Offers daily cakes and extra-deep-dish pies alongside lunch

Upper Crust Bakery

4.61,499 reviews
4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, United States
A good fit for
Lunch guests wanting fresh sandwiches, soups or saladsShoppers seeking scratch-made pastries, pies or cakes

Upper Crust Bakery makes pastries, breads, cakes, pies and lunch from scratch in Austin. Its lunch menu includes sandwiches on fresh-baked bread or croissants, soups and salads, while daily baked goods include pastries made without dough conditioners or preservatives and breads made with traditional methods and untreated, unbleached flour. Special-order cake flavors are available.

San Francisco Bakery & Café, Austin#8
Strengths
  • Uses scratch-made bread and homemade recipes for quiche and soups

  • Offers online ordering and delivery through listed partners

San Francisco Bakery & Café

4.6547 reviews
2900 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757, United States
A good fit for
Fresh-baked breakfast or pastriesA lighter lunch of soup, salad, quiche, or sandwichesRelaxed café meals and takeout

San Francisco Bakery & Café is an Austin bakery and café serving fresh-baked goods, sandwiches, quiche, soups, salads, breakfast, coffee, and sweets. Its sandwiches use bread baked from scratch, while the quiche and soups follow homemade recipes. The café suits relaxed breakfasts, light lunches, pastries, and takeout, with online ordering and delivery partners available for bringing food to the door.

Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop, Austin#9
Strengths
  • Combines a bakery counter with breakfast and taco fare

Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop

4.52,762 reviews
2305 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
A good fit for
Breakfast diners seeking tacos, plates and Mexican bakery items

Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop is an Austin family-run bakery and restaurant serving tacos, breakfast dishes and Mexican bakery bites. Its breakfast menu includes breakfast tacos and plates, while fresh tortillas, barbacoa and carne guisada give the kitchen a traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex range. The homey setting suits an early meal, a quick taco stop or anyone looking to add pan dulce to the order.

85°C Bakery Cafe, Austin#10
Strengths
  • Pairs a Taiwan-rooted bakery menu with coffee and tea

  • Offers rotating drinks and occasional seasonal pastry options

85°C Bakery Cafe

4.51,939 reviews
6929 Airport Blvd #197, Austin, TX 78752, United States
A good fit for
Birthday cake orders and pastry runsVisitors seeking sweet or savory international breadsCoffee or tea with a bakery selection

85°C Bakery Cafe on Airport Boulevard is a Taiwan-rooted bakery and cafe chain offering coffee, tea, international breads and desserts. Its pastry selection includes both sweet and savory options, with cakes and seasonal items adding variety. The shop suits quick pastry stops, birthday cake orders and drinks with a casual bakery treat.

The key facts side by side

#BusinessRatingReviewsA good fit for
#1Chiyaya Bakery 5.0275Dessert and coffee seekers interested in Turkish specialties
#2Violette Bakehouse 4.9298French pastries, cakes and macarons
#3Salty Blonde Bakery 4.9163Fresh cinnamon rolls and cookies
#4Latin Bakery Austin 4.8304Coffee, desserts and savory bakery items
#5Phoenicia Bakery & Deli 4.7621Lunch seekers wanting Mediterranean sandwiches, plates or falafel
#6Cure Bakery Coffee 4.7445Breakfast and coffee
#7Upper Crust Bakery 4.61,499Lunch guests wanting fresh sandwiches, soups or salads
#8San Francisco Bakery & Café 4.6547Fresh-baked breakfast or pastries
#9Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop 4.52,762Breakfast diners seeking tacos, plates and Mexican bakery items
#1085°C Bakery Cafe 4.51,939Birthday cake orders and pastry runs

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See how Austin’s bakery options compare geographically

The geographic view helps compare bakery choices by the areas identified in their descriptions, including Austin, Hyde Park, and Airport Boulevard. It does not assume that every bakery serves the same area.

What these Austin bakeries offer

  • French-style patisserieViolette Bakehouse centers its offering on croissants, quiche, macarons, mousses, and elaborately finished cakes.
  • Turkish and French-inspired sweetsChiyaya Bakery combines Turkish sweets, baklava, simit, Turkish coffee, and French-style pastries.
  • Mediterranean bakery and deliPhoenicia Bakery & Deli pairs fresh in-house pita with shawarma, falafel, hummus, groceries, spices, and specialty ingredients.
  • Scratch-made bakery lunchesUpper Crust Bakery makes breads, pastries, cakes, pies, sandwiches, soups, and salads from scratch.
  • Small-batch pickup and deliverySalty Blonde Bakery makes cinnamon rolls and cookies in small batches, with pickup, pre-orders, and delivery.
  • Café breakfast and coffeeCure Bakery Coffee, San Francisco Bakery & Café, and Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop add breakfast, lunch, coffee, or tacos to bakery offerings.

Choosing the right croissant bakery in Austin

  1. Prioritize pastry styleChoose French patisserie for croissants and macarons, Turkish specialties for baklava and simit, or Latin and Mexican bakeries for regional sweets and breads.
  2. Decide whether you need a mealCafés and bakery-deli formats add sandwiches, soups, salads, breakfast, tacos, or prepared foods beyond a pastry case.
  3. Plan a special orderAsk about custom or special-order cakes when a birthday or event matters more than an immediate croissant purchase.
  4. Consider timingViolette notes that popular croissants may sell out later; Salty Blonde Bakery and Chiyaya Bakery list specific closure days.
  5. Choose the ordering formatPickup, pre-orders, online ordering, delivery, and casual dine-in vary across the listings, so select the format that fits your visit.

Questions people often ask

Which listed bakery is most explicitly focused on French pastries?

Violette Bakehouse is described as an Austin pastry shop focused on French patisserie, including croissants, quiche, macarons, mousses, and decorated cakes.

Where can I find Turkish pastries and coffee?

Chiyaya Bakery offers Turkish sweets, baklava, simit, Turkish coffee, and tea alongside French-style pastries. Cure Bakery Coffee also lists Turkish coffee.

Do any of these bakeries offer more than pastries?

Yes. Phoenicia Bakery & Deli includes deli food and groceries; Upper Crust Bakery offers lunch; Cure Bakery Coffee and San Francisco Bakery & Café offer café meals; Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop serves breakfast tacos and plates.

Which bakery offers small-batch cinnamon rolls and cookies?

Salty Blonde Bakery makes cinnamon rolls and cookies fresh in small batches and provides pickup, pre-orders, and delivery in Austin.

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