7 Top Desserts in Austin (So Far) Food Jan 16 Written By Deborah Han Here are 7 great dessert options in Austin for when the cravings hit. Mochi Donuts, OMG Squee 1 - OMG Squee, East Austin The taiyaki sundae (which has a rotating flavor every month) is always on point, the mochi donuts (if you can get your hands on them before they sell out) melt in your mouth, and the boba offering is chewy goodness. These guys are only open Thursday through Sunday so make sure to plan ahead.4607 Bolm Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78702 2 - Swedish Hill, Clarksville Kouign Amann. Banana Cream Pie (pictured here). Confetti cake (only available if they messed up a whole cake day of). A pastry for every craving available, it’s hard to go wrong.1128 W 6th St. Austin, TX 78703 3 - Birdie’s, East Austin The best soft serve in the city - drizzled with a magical oil they decide on the day of.2944 East 12th St. Austin, TX 78702 4 - Dai Due, Cherrywood Dai Due is great for dinner but did you know that they have donuts on the weekends? Pictured here is the maple bacon donut that I went back for the day after my first when I realized I couldn’t do away with just one. The tallow-fried dough adds a lot of depth to the donut, which makes for some really rich, well-rounded donuts.2406 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 5 - Elizabeth Street Cafe, Bouldin Creek These croissant textured beignets are the best beignets you’ll find in town. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Have it with a scoop of the homemade jam on each bite for a tangy spin.1501 S 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 6 - Este, Chestnut The Semifreddo is a frozen Oaxacan creme with hints of tart lime and puffed amaranth for added texture. You won’t get bored of this cheesecake because of its genius cheese to crust ratio and all the dynamic flavor notes that keep you guessing.2113 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 7 - Lutie’s, Hancock Kouign Amman ice cream. Need I say more? 4100 Red River St. Austin, TX 78751 Deborah Han shortscape.com
7 Top Desserts in Austin (So Far) Food Jan 16 Written By Deborah Han Here are 7 great dessert options in Austin for when the cravings hit. Mochi Donuts, OMG Squee 1 - OMG Squee, East Austin The taiyaki sundae (which has a rotating flavor every month) is always on point, the mochi donuts (if you can get your hands on them before they sell out) melt in your mouth, and the boba offering is chewy goodness. These guys are only open Thursday through Sunday so make sure to plan ahead.4607 Bolm Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78702 2 - Swedish Hill, Clarksville Kouign Amann. Banana Cream Pie (pictured here). Confetti cake (only available if they messed up a whole cake day of). A pastry for every craving available, it’s hard to go wrong.1128 W 6th St. Austin, TX 78703 3 - Birdie’s, East Austin The best soft serve in the city - drizzled with a magical oil they decide on the day of.2944 East 12th St. Austin, TX 78702 4 - Dai Due, Cherrywood Dai Due is great for dinner but did you know that they have donuts on the weekends? Pictured here is the maple bacon donut that I went back for the day after my first when I realized I couldn’t do away with just one. The tallow-fried dough adds a lot of depth to the donut, which makes for some really rich, well-rounded donuts.2406 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 5 - Elizabeth Street Cafe, Bouldin Creek These croissant textured beignets are the best beignets you’ll find in town. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Have it with a scoop of the homemade jam on each bite for a tangy spin.1501 S 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 6 - Este, Chestnut The Semifreddo is a frozen Oaxacan creme with hints of tart lime and puffed amaranth for added texture. You won’t get bored of this cheesecake because of its genius cheese to crust ratio and all the dynamic flavor notes that keep you guessing.2113 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 7 - Lutie’s, Hancock Kouign Amman ice cream. Need I say more? 4100 Red River St. Austin, TX 78751 Deborah Han shortscape.com