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The best bakeries in Austin

Upper Crust Bakery leads our ranking for bakeries in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Mi Tradición and Swedish Hill come next.

  1. 1Upper Crust BakeryReaders' choice, 2026
  2. 2Mi TradiciónNamed by Austin American-Statesman
  3. 3Swedish HillReaders' runner-up, 2026

287 bakeries are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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The top 6

How we rank
  1. Upper Crust Bakery
    Photo: uppercrustbakery.com

    1Upper Crust Bakery

    Bakery · Austin
    • Won Best of ATX 2026 for bakeries, voted by readers [1]
    • #3 on Wanderlog's list (2026) [2]
    • Eater Austin (2014): “This Rosedale morning fixture has a strong contender in the city's cinnamon roll game.” [3]
    Where
    4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756-3025
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  2. 4Quack's 43rd Street Bakery

    Bakery · Austin
    • Austin American-Statesman (2026): “With blueberry filling and a flaky outer crust, the Blueberry Pop-Tart ($6.50) evokes childhood nostalgia.” [4]
    • The Infatuation (2024): “Quack's Bakery has been around in some form or another since the 1980s, so they've had plenty of time to get their scones, danishes, and chocolate twist croissants just right.” [5]
    • #1 on Wanderlog's list (2026) [2]
    • On Do512's bakeries list [7]
    Where
    411 E 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751
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  3. 5Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop

    Bakery · Austin
    • Austin American-Statesman (2026): “The golden-brown everything bagels, with a blistered, crisp exterior ($3), are coated with mounds of baked sesame, poppy seeds and flaked salt that pour off with every bite.” [4]
    • The Infatuation (2024): “Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop is the kind of trendy bakery you'd expect to find in a big coastal city with (more) expensive rent, where people happily line up for the opportunity to see how flaky a croissant can get.” [5]
    • #19 on Wanderlog's list (2026) [2]
    Where
    2400 E Cesar Chavez St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78702
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More bakeries in Austin

111 more · A to Z
  1. Blissful Buns
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    Blissful Buns

    Bakery · Austin

    “Where gluten-free baked goods are made with love, care, and premium ingredients!”

    Where
    630 Ralph Ablanedo Dr, Austin, TX 78748-6873
    Has
    Gluten-free options · Vegan options · Takeout · Delivery
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Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Austin.

  1. Mochinut
    Photo: mochinut.com

    Mochinut

    Donut shop · San Marcos

    “Born in Hawaii from the fusion of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi, Mochinut serves up fun with every bite.”

    Where
    700 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-4657
    Has
    Catering
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  2. Pennington's Cakes
    Photo: penningtonscakes.com

    Pennington's Cakes

    Bakery · San Marcos

    “Pennington's Cakes has been offering custom wedding and celebration cakes since 1962.”

    Where
    1662 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Today
    Closed today
    All hours
    MonClosed
    Tue10 AM to 5 PM
    Wed10 AM to 5 PM
    Thu10 AM to 5 PM
    Fri10 AM to 5 PM
    Sat9 AM to 12 PM
    SunClosed
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  3. Rolling in Thyme and Dough
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    Rolling in Thyme and Dough

    Bakery · Dripping Springs

    “A world-class family-owned and operated Bakery, Cafe & Bistro located in the heart of Dripping Springs, Texas.”

    Where
    333 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620-4016
    Today
    Closed today
    On the menu
    Plain Croissant $2.95 · Chocolate Chip Cookie $3.75
    Has
    Catering · Private dining · Takeout · Outdoor seating
    All hours
    Mon8 AM to 3 PM
    Tue8 AM to 3 PM
    Wed8 AM to 3 PM
    Thu8 AM to 3 PM
    Fri8 AM to 3 PM
    Sat8 AM to 3 PM
    SunClosed
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  4. The Gingerbread House in Kyle
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    The Gingerbread House in Kyle

    Bakery · Kyle
    Where
    285 McGarity, Kyle, TX 78640
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  5. The Texas Pie Company
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    The Texas Pie Company

    Bakery · Kyle
    Where
    202 W Center St, Kyle, TX 78640
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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

What changed

Questions

What is the best bakeries in Austin?
Upper Crust Bakery. Won Best of ATX 2026 for bakeries, voted by readers; #3 on Wanderlog's list (2026). Mi Tradición and Swedish Hill come next.
How many bakeries are in Austin?
287 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including 1886 Cafe and Bakery, 85°C Bakery Cafe, 969 Fresh Donuts, Angel Donuts & Treats, Argentinian Taste and 282 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 111 more, in Leander, Dripping Springs, Kyle, San Marcos, Hutto, Liberty Hill, Bastrop, Georgetown, Lockhart, Taylor, Elgin, Lago Vista and Wimberley.
Where can I order bakeries online in Austin?
114 have online ordering on their own websites: 85°C Bakery Cafe, Angel Donuts & Treats, Auntie Anne's, Auntie Anne's, Auntie Anne's, Baked by Amys, Bakery Lorraine, Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches and 106 more.
Is Alta Fibra Bakery in Austin still open?
No. Alta Fibra Bakery has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Bakerman's Bakery in Austin still open?
No. Bakerman's Bakery has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Bakery Cloud Nine in Austin still open?
No. Bakery Cloud Nine has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Bom Bakeshop in Austin still open?
No. Bom Bakeshop has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Cookie Rich in Austin still open?
No. Cookie Rich has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Donut 79 in Austin still open?
No. Donut 79 has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Donut Hub in Austin still open?
No. Donut Hub has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Fluff Meringues & More in Austin still open?
No. Fluff Meringues & More has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Hey Cupcake! in Austin still open?
No. Hey Cupcake! has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Jack N Jill Donuts in Austin still open?
No. Jack N Jill Donuts has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Julie Myrtille in Austin still open?
No. Julie Myrtille has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Kneaded Pleasures in Austin still open?
No. Kneaded Pleasures has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is La Mexicana Bakery in Austin still open?
No. La Mexicana Bakery has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Lovepuppies Brownies in Austin still open?
No. Lovepuppies Brownies has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Lucky Bakery in Austin still open?
No. Lucky Bakery has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Lux Bakery & Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Lux Bakery & Cafe has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Moonlight Bakery in Austin still open?
No. Moonlight Bakery has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is My Sweet Austin in Austin still open?
No. My Sweet Austin has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Pablito's Bakery & Taqueria in Austin still open?
No. Pablito's Bakery & Taqueria has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Pflour Shop Bakery in Austin still open?
No. Pflour Shop Bakery has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Sugar Shaker Bakery in Austin still open?
No. Sugar Shaker Bakery has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Sweet Cakes 4 U in Austin still open?
No. Sweet Cakes 4 U has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is T's Cakes & More in Austin still open?
No. T's Cakes & More has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.
Is Vista Donuts in Austin still open?
No. Vista Donuts has closed. For bakeries nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Wanderlog, The 50 best bakeries in Austin, September 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3Eater Austin, Austin’s Best Bakeries According to Eater Readers, April 2014. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  4. 4Austin American-Statesman, Austin's best bakeries, according to University of Texas students, January 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  5. 5The Infatuation, The 12 Best Bakeries In Austin - Austin, May 2024. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  6. 6Eater Austin, Best Bakeries in Austin With Best Pastries, October 2016. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  7. 7Do512, Where to Get Delicious Baked Goods in Austin. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.

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