The Most Delicious Desserts in Austin

Almarah Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (905) • $$

"We returned back to Almarah and had another great experience! The staff were so great! Knowledgeable about the menu, spices and flavors. The restaurant was busy but the staff were very quick and on top of everything! Our table had a variety of foods which included: hummus and pita bread, gyros, beef plate, chicken plate and also falafel! Everything was fresh and delicious! This is a must try spot! We will continue to come here!"

Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (864) • $$$

"They brought 4 slices of sourdough to start the meal with butter and we ordered a dozen oysters! Can't remember the names of them but it was by far the best oysters I've ever had and I've had a lot."

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (854) • $$$

"Ok. I have been going to Musashino since 96 when it was on Mopac near Anderson and Tyson Cole was a sous chef there. Before covid it had gone through a rough patch and their sushi had lost the beauty and taste. Their new location brings a fresh, yet traditional, breath to limited Austin sushi offering. I love the new location. The menu is smaller than what it was, but everything is good and the service is top notch."

Churro Co

★★★★★ 4.6 (589) • $$

"Best churros in Austin!!Lots of dipping sauce options with seasonal specials that are always delicious and so fun to try.It is a good truck but there is plenty of outdoor seating all the time and the staff are always incredibly friendly.I always try to visit when I get the chance!"

Upper Crust Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (704) • $$

"One of my favorite bakeries! The cakes are amazing and the service is great. This bakery is always busy and the parking lot gets full quickly! They have a delicious assortment of baked goods with indoor seating consisting of round cafe tables and chairs. Outdoor picnic table seating is also available. This is my go to bakery for special occasions!"

Bar Peached

★★★★☆ 4.4 (583) • $$

"4.5 StarsWe came here for happy hour on a Tuesday. The establishment boasts an inviting atmosphere with plentiful indoor and outdoor seating, featuring a beautifully designed patio and tasteful adorable interior.The menu is "Asian fusion with a Southern Twist" - love the creativity.Our culinary journey began with a refreshing margarita and appetizers: charred Brussels sprouts ($9), Cheese Corn ($9), and Banh Mih pork belly tacos ($4.50 each during HH). The happy hour menu offered impressive prices, and the real star was the pork belly taco - a decadent, succulent generously sized creation that easily deserved five stars by itself.The Cheese Corn is super heavy and buttery. i definitely food coma'd after that lol. But I could not stop eating it!The Brussels sprouts were a delightful side- lightly crispy and glazed with a sweet, oily finish. However, the Bulgogi-style steak special ($23 on Tuesdays) was a significant disappointment. Tough, flavorless, and nearly inedible, it seemed like an unfortunate outlier in an otherwise exceptional meal.What truly elevated the experience was the staff's exceptional service. Our waitress, Lina, was particularly attentive and sweet, embodying the establishment's welcoming spirit.Despite the steak's shortcomings, the overall experience was memorable. The combination of delicious food, creative menu, great happy hour prices, cute vibes, and outstanding service makes this a venue I would enthusiastically recommend - with the caveat to perhaps skip the steak special."

Jeffrey's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (548) • $$$$

"Our server was amazing- knowledgeable and friendly. The appetizers - the beef tartar was scrumptious. I felt the scallops were overdone and chewy, but dining mates disagreed. Filet was perfect. Mushrooms were amazing! We were in the "well-lit" section so it wasn't warm and fuzzy but once they cut the ac, it was better. Great night out either way friends. We all agreed to return."

La Patisserie

★★★★☆ 4 (507) • $$

"Amazing place. Such a great gem. Très bon! Très bon! Great service with people who speak French, and the interior is very welcoming. Love it, defiantly coming back."

Ros Niyom Thai

★★★★☆ 4.4 (401) • $$

"Came in just for desert (I have ordered food to go and it was very good) Ordered the mango sticky rice and the fried banana and ice cream. The mango sticky rice wasn't bad but I believe we were hoping to have more mango flavor in the rice and not just topped with mango. The fried bananas could use a knife and also just lack a bit of flavor. My personal favorite variation of this comes from shockingly P.F. Chang's and they add some vanilla and caramel drizzle on top and I think I was hoping for a little bit more from both dishes. The service was prompt and even in our short visit our waters were refilled multiple times and staff and attentive.I still highly recommended for dinner."

Bananarchy

★★★★☆ 4.4 (388) • $

"Not sure if it's Cat with a C or K but she couldn't have been sweeter just like her delightful desserts! I had a sugar craving and I didn't want the heaviness of a cookie or cake nor ice cream and this was the perfect find! I got the Texas Two Step cuz I'm a nut and toffee addict, perfect crunch! Love that you can also do a half or whole 'nana but I definitely got the whole! Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!"

Papi's Pies

★★★★★ 4.8 (322) • $$

"I knew this place was gonna be good when the coffee tasted good. This is a family run place, which I love. The decor was so fun and unique. The food was outstanding and the service was great even though they were understaffed. You know this place cares and I can't recommend this place enough. I will be back!"

Bombay Express

★★★★☆ 4.2 (403) • $$

"This place is a hidden gem! I originally placed my order online, but when I got there I found out their tablet that does the online orders was down. No worries! I re-ordered from the nicest gentleman at the front for the 2 folks in my office (& of course I got something too). I ordered them the Fried Idli and Aloo Tiki and I got the Samosas and Mango Lassi. Everything came out hot, fresh and absolutely fantastic! The samosas come w this sauce made out of dates but it's sweet and DIVINE! I could have eaten the sauce solo it was so good! My mango lassi was also perfect consistency and just sweet enough. My staff enjoyed their food and said the fried Idli was VERY good! Hot fresh, crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. Please give this place a try if you're around! You will not be disappointed!"

Black's Barbecue - New Braunfels

★★★★☆ 3.6 (544) • $$

"I don't usually eat Texas barbecue but when in Texas I have to and let me tell you Black's Barbecue did not disappoint!We got the fatty beef brisket, jalapeno-cheese sausage and pork spare ribs to share. Everything was soo tender, juicy and just so good! For sides we got the potato salad, mac and cheese and cream corn. The sides went perfectly with the meat. I also love how you can grab your own onions, pickles and bread because I'm an onion girlie and need a whole lot haha. The workers were very welcoming and friendly and it's a big place with a nice and chill vibe. I know there's many barbecue places here in Texas but I think Black's Barbeque is definitely worth a try!"

Waffle Love

★★★★☆ 4.2 (386) • $$

"My wife was craving waffles. We couldn't just go to any waffle place. We had to find a place that specialized and made waffles with love. After looking around, we came across waffle love. The name has to say it all.We walked in and felt nice and welcoming. Cashier had so much insight. Let us know what he loved and try the chicken and waffles. Which, by the way, is amazing. We also had the Red Wonder with bananas added to it. This was by far the best waffles I have ever had. So they actually make their waffles with dough and not batter. Which makes them dense and sweet... so good. Never had a genuine Belgium waffle until today. Waffle lo e we will be back ASAP. You can bet!"

Tiny Pies

★★★★☆ 4.3 (352) • $$

"Best Pie in Austin. The Pecan pies was so good we got 3, being a Native Texan + the great state of Texas being known for Pecans, it was legit. Bourbon Chess was good, not too sweet, I had Chess pies before that were way too sweet, and this one wasn't. Not pictured we also had the pie freeze with Pecan pie mixed it. It's essentially tastes like a blizzard, but way better. It's your choice of pie mixed with vanilla custard. Loved it! It's about the size of a pint of ice cream, and they serve it in a cute cup you can keep."

El Mesón

★★★★☆ 3.6 (404) • $$

"EXCELLENT BRUNCH. So many fresh choices. Mexican food sampler is the best I have ever seen. Along with the pancakes and desserts! Definitely coming back!"

Polkadots Cupcake Factory

★★★★☆ 4.1 (309) • $

"BLACK BOTTOM!I don't do too many chocolate cakes/cupcakes, but the black bottom cupcake here is DELICIOUS!!Not overly sweet, extremely moist with a nice cream cheese icing to bring everything together. I hate those icings where it tastes like nothing but sugar, but every icing here is just the perfect sweetness for me, light, and fluffy.Sadly the cupcakes here can be quite costly, but definitely something worth to indulge yourself in.They also make custom cakes/cupcakes, and their look book offers some amazing designs from a huge variety of themes from the baker."

Jim-Jim's Water-Ice

★★★★★ 4.6 (243) • $

"It was scorching hot in Austin and we spotted Jim-Jim on yelp when we searching for a cool treat. The place is a small stand that seemed quite popular. Despite the size of the shop, they had lots of flavors for the water ice and homemade ice cream.Honestly I was torn about what to get. I really wanted to try the ice cream but also I want the water ice and I knew I could not eat both. So, since I had ice cream earlier in the day, I went with the water ice. I was definitely not disappointed! The flavors were sweet but not cloyingly so. The ice was packed well, the cup made it easy to eat, and the small size was just enough. This was a perfect way to cool off as we walked back to our hotel. All five of us were very pleased with our choices!"

Dee Willie’s BBQ

★★★★☆ 4 (296) • $$

"LOVE this bbq. The brisket, the ribs, and most of the sides are on point. Pro tip: Jalapeño/cheddar sausage isn't on the menu but they serve it until they run out. Try the sweet potato side and the mac n cheese. while the mac is a little peppery it's delicious."

Tiny Pies

★★★★☆ 4.2 (213) • $$

"Attended corporate meetings in Austin and our office treated us to Tiny Pies as an afternoon treat ... and what a great treat! I tried both the pecan and apple pies (half of each ... I didn't go full glutton), and each was delicious, though if I had to choose one the apple would be the winner."

Feng Cha Austin

★★★★☆ 4.2 (209) • $$

"The closest boba to me, with the best strawberry flavor. I'm pretty sure their strawberry flavor has a cult following, because they occasional sell the scent in perfume form around holidays like Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. I'd buy it. =D"

Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (334) • $$

"Elgin sausage is famous, but I thought that I'd go out to Elgin for some. Meyer's situated right on 290 - blink, and you'll miss it, like I did (the Waze girl must've fallen asleep). I turned around and arrived just a couple minutes after opening, on a Sunday morning. The gal greeting me behind the counter seemed like she was happy to be there, which is always a good sign. I ordered two types of sausage with two sides (potato salad and cole slaw, of course).The sausage was so delicious that it tasted better without the excellent BBQ sauce. The sides were also really good - a large scoop of either, which was sufficient. The pickles tasted odd to me, but I am used to pickles being made differently, I suppose. Freshly-cut onions. The sausage was at center stage, though, and sold the show.Since I was the only dine-in customer (apart from a few takeout orders being picked up), almost to be expected on a Sunday morning, I can't attest to the ambiance except to say that the decor and furnishings were about what one could expect from a family-style Texas BBQ restaurant. They also sell meats that you can cook for yourself, and have to-go package specials, as well. The food and the establishment were just as I'd hoped. I look forward to going back and trying other items on the menu."

Hay Elotes

★★★★☆ 4.1 (216) • $

"I'm always in search of a Corn In A Cup (Elote). I grew up in Laredo and there's a place called Mr. Corn down there that is the gold standard. So... saw this place and our group decided to try it out. We did get the Elote... but it was not up to par for my taste (corn was not flavorful and the proportions were off) so I'll concentrate on what I felt they did well. Their Magonada was good. It's Mango fruit ice and not chunks of mango, but the flavor was there. The Chamoy and Chamoy straw make it even better. My kid and I split a banana split and that was good. Got a fresh banana, got coconut, butter pecan and vanilla ice cream and 3 cherries on top. They've got an assortment of other delicious concoctions and if you're into delicious and messy snacks and desserts with a south of the border flair. Stop in. The line moves quickly and the prices are fair. Most take it to go, but there are a few picnic tables out front."

Zucchini Kill Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (157) • $

"I had one of the best "light" cupcakes ever from ZKB! Meaning, if you ever have a craving for a cupcake, but don't want a hefty one that will have you feeling heavy, ZKB's options are the perfect solution. First of all, the owner seems super cool! I think she was the one behind the counter when I stopped in with my sister on a Friday night. The lights were kind of dim and it definitely had a "homegrown" vibe, but the cupcakes looked absolutely adorable. I got the s'mores cupcake to enjoy at home and it was absolutely delicious! I loved the intricacy of the frosting and graham crumble on top!"

San Marcos BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (203) • $$

"Their $9 whole smoked chicken on Wednesdays is definitely a steal, and the Family Pack #1 is a great value for feeding a group (which is what we were doing). It's no surprise that my husband and our family were impressed with their BBQ - their reputation for being one of the best in the area speaks for itself. Brisket DAMN soo good. There was no meat we didn't try and they all were excellent. My daughter thought the Turkey would be dry but, nope...#delicious. If you're ever in San Marcos or if you have friends visiting who want to experience excellent Texas BBQ, I highly recommend checking out San Marcos BBQ. You won't be disappointed! We never are."

Crumbl - Sunset Valley

★★★★☆ 4.3 (180)

"I order from this location pretty consistently for work, and it's always been a good experience. All of the cookies I want are always available, the staff is friendly and greets me when I walk in, and the orders are ready fairly quickly. The Crumbl app is so dang easy to use! The cookies always come out great and I know they're delicious."

ThoroughBread

★★★★★ 4.8 (144) • $$

"Great service. Some of the best bread I've sampled. Needed to bring some on a flight back to SLC, and it held up well for days. Excited to try again when I'm back in town."

Pizza Day

★★★★☆ 3.6 (252) • $$

"I had hoped this would be like a paneer pizza from any fast food chain in India. And that was the case, mostly. The person at the store was really helpful in answering our questions and guiding us to an order we were happy with. The medium size spicy paneer was comfortable for 2, but if you're really hungry a large size could work too. The flavors were good and the amount of paneer topping was generous. The crust isn't flatbread thin - it's not crispy - but yes, it doesn't have much rise to it. But it also doesn't get soggy - we had our pizza about 30 minutes after picking it up. My only reason to hold back one star is the price. I thought it was a bit high - so it makes this a lovely novelty option but wish I could say it's everyday value."

The Celia Jacobs Cheesecake Experience

★★★★★ 4.8 (129) • $

"If you're in south Austin and craving cheesecake, do yourself a favor and hit this place up! They are located in the Thicket Food Park along with several other food trucks. It was my first visit here and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the customer service Kimmie gave. She was so patient and understanding as me and my friend went back and forth trying to decide which ones to try. She gave us some great suggestions and even told us we could reach out and ask for other flavors from their menu be available for purchase.We made our selections and headed home but there is plenty of park bench seating at Thicket. I'm a HUGE fan of pumpkin cheesecake and it was by far my favorite with the raspberry white chocolate taking a close second. They were all delicious and I can't wait to go back and try their other flavors!"

Snowy Village - West Parmer Ln

★★★★☆ 4.4 (144) • $$

"Snowy village was so good! I didn't have the opportunity to try their drinks, however, their shaved ice was top notch. I'm not a huge fan of red bean, but my friends said that the red bean was incredible. The mango was fresh, and the matcha was so tasty. The place has ample seating, it's very cute inside & intimate. The staff is very kind & accommodating :)"

Frozen Rolls Creamery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (184) • $$

"Cool experience to watch the ice cream being made, tastes amazing. Kids love the color changing spoons."

Bluefin Sushi & Ramen - Lakeway

★★★★☆ 4.3 (136) • $$

"Blue Fin really gets into the spooky Halloween spirit! So much fun. And always a great time! Sushi served with love!"

Kyle Pizza Co

★★★★☆ 4 (157) • $$

"Pizza these days is a rare treat for me, between the Gluten, the cheese and the calories hahahah but....When I do indulge, I want it to be good quality and romance my taste buds. I'm also one of those people that orderes a baseline at each new restaurant. And for pizza that is a standard pepperoni no frills. Plus foodie Joe hyped up their pepperoni so I had to anyway. Now to the pizza: I had forgotten what pizza sauce should taste like because within one bite I knew this was homemade and not canned. The crust was not too thick and not too thin and if I were pushed to nit pick, the only thing that could have been a bit better or crispier. The pepperoni was very good quality and like Joe said, actually tastes like pepperoni and the cheese was perfectly melted. On top of that it was very reasonably priced and the little restaurant was super cute (note: soft drinks only) They obviously do take out and they deliver This place is owned by a local couple who have fed Kyle with delicious Kyle Pizza Co. for many years.Service was super friendly and attentive"

Pie Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (129) • $$

"A cute coffee shop and pie spot in south Austin! The pies might look small but they are pretty intense!Brought these to a family gathering and they were a hit!! I personally love the key lime pie and the strawberry cheesecake. Both have a good balance and depth of flavor. Definitely recommend trying the flavors or asking the staff for recommendations!"

Bananarchy

★★★★★ 4.5 (108) • $

"I think there are many different expectations for this dessert and when it doesn't fit that expectation people are bummed. It doesn't make this place good or bad just a personal preference thing.I personally just didn't find it good. It's a frozen banana like a popsicle, I would have liked it to be closer to a soft serve texture. However that's not the reason why I gave it two stars. The toppings are good but underwhelming and frankly this place is so expensive for what it is whether you love it or not. A full banana with toppings is anywhere from $5-6.50. This is probably the highest margin business in the world. Wholesale cost is probably $0.15 for toppings and a $0.30 banana.... I could see this being a cheap dessert for a college student given it's location at $2 for a half and $3 a full but much like anything else that is unique in Austin slap on a 100% premium.If I'm being completely honest, I think I'm just jealous of the 75-80% margins that this place brings in and wished I had thought of the idea. Really is the Amazon of dessert spots."