6 Best {Bakery Treats}
Sugar, spice, & everything nice
Words & Photos by Gabby Frasier
As the weather cools off, Austinites start to trade in ice cream cones for comforting baked goods. Luckily, East Austin is loaded with some of the best bakery treats in town.
Vegan Chocolate Tres Leches Cake, Mr. Natural
With Mr. Natural’s dedication to creating Mexican food that satisfies special diets, it’s no wonder that their vegan, chocolatey take on Tres Leches Cake is killer. This award-winning dessert blends a chocolate-loaded cake batter with a trifecta of three dairy-free milks: rice milk, soy milk, and almond milk. Topped with shaved chocolate ribbons, soaked in a bed of sweet milks, and garnished with a fresh strawberry, Mr. Natural’s Vegan Chocolate Tres Leches Cake is fork-licking-good.
1901 E. Cesar Chavez St. | mrnatural-austin.com
Pão de Queijo, Paper Route Bakery
Paper Route Bakery’s Pão de Queijos prove that the best baked goods don’t have to be sweet. Pão de Queijo, meaning “cheese bread” in Portuguese, is a savory Brazilian baked bread that balances a firm, crunchy exterior with a spongy, cheesy inner dough. Packed with flavorful Cotija and Pecorino Romano cheeses, Paper Route Bakery’s Pão de Queijos are about the size of a muffin and come in three flavors: Original, Spicy Jalapeño, and Prosciutto Rosemary. The best part? These treats are baked with tapioca flour, making them gluten-free.
1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. | paperroutebakery.org
Ginger Krinkle Cookie, Lady Quackenbush’s Cakery
Lady Quackenbush’s Ginger Krinkle Cookies are loaded with real ginger and punchy fall spices such as cinnamon, clove, and black pepper. This cookie has a storied history. Lady Quackenbush’s Hyde Park sister shop, Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery, has featured Ginger Krinkle cookies on its menu since they first opened their doors over 35 years ago. Visitors to the newly-opened Lady Quackenbush’s in Mueller can expect to find the cakes, treats, and coffees that have made Quack’s an Austin staple, as well as new offerings such as wine, beer, and Antonelli’s cheese plates.
900 Simond Ave. | quacksbakery.com
Pink Cake, Joe’s Bakery
As the longest-run bakery in East Austin, Joe’s Bakery knows a thing or two about making baked goods. Named for the vibrant color of its strawberry icing, Joe’s Pink Cake is fuss-free, comforting and delicious. This spongy, moist lemon cake is served by the slice, with each serving big enough to satisfy at least two sweet-toothed participants. Part of Pink Cake’s magic lies within its understated presence: no gimmicks, no garnishes—just a single-layer cake topped with icing. Go to Joe’s Bakery for the classic Tex-Mex menu, stay for the welcoming atmosphere, and leave with a slice of this special, soul-warming dessert in a to-go box.
2305 E. 7th St. | joesbakery.com
Mint Chocolate Bar, Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop
Creamy, rich, and ultra-decadent, Sugar Mama’s Mint Chocolate Bar is not for the faint of heart. Expect to be blown away by its rich chocolate brownie crust, creamy sweet mint filling, and smooth dark chocolate ganache glaze. Although Sugar Mama’s is known for their cupcake offerings, their dessert bar selection is a beloved menu feature that keeps guests coming back for more. As a daily bakery offering, this bar is the perfect way for dessert lovers to satisfy their holiday treat craving all year long.
2406 Manor Rd. | sugarmamasbakeshop.com
Cinnamon Roll, Teal House Bakery
One taste of a Cinnamon Roll from Teal House Bakery immediately reveals why this family-owned bakery truck has a cult following. Sweet cream cheese icing, an ideal ratio of cinnamon to dough, and the bakery’s commitment to using simple-yet-top-notch ingredients have landed this buttery, timeless treat a place in the top six. Located at Duke’s Adventure Golf in Southeast Austin, Teal House Bakery offers espresso drinks and a wide range of classic pastries and pies, including a coveted gluten-free version of their bestselling Cinnamon Roll.
1716 E. Slaughter Ln. | tealhouse.co
