Desserts in Austin worth going out for.

The city everyone moved here for is still around, but you have to know which streets it retreated to.

I keep track of desserts in Austin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Jim Jim's Water Ice

Jim Jim's Water Ice

Downtown Austin • $

Fruity frozen treats

Yummi Joy

Yummi Joy

Downtown Austin

Build-your-own soft serve

The Holiday Cookie Crawl

The Holiday Cookie Crawl

Sun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM

McKinney

Festive sweets tasting

One time only
Gati Cafe

Gati Cafe

East Cesar Chavez • $$

gluten-free global brunch & ice cream

Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream

Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream

Rosewood

Fresh fruit ice cream

OMG Squee

OMG Squee

Govalle

dedicated gluten-free dessert shop

Newcomer
Palmetto Superfoods - Austin

Palmetto Superfoods - Austin

Mueller • $

Custom açaí bowls & smoothies

Tee's Donuts

Tee's Donuts

Northwest Hills • $

family-run classic donut shop

Loudmouth

Loudmouth

Blackshear-Prospect Hill • $$

Pizza & standout desserts

S H Donuts

S H Donuts

Pecan Springs-Springdale • $

artisanal donuts & savory kolaches

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Minimo

Minimo

Downtown Austin • $

Whimsical matcha truck

Trendy
Hana Shave Ice

Hana Shave Ice

East Cesar Chavez • $

Organic shave ice stand

Austin Oyster Co.

Austin Oyster Co.

Holly

Coastal seafood & pie

Bésame Ice Cream + Coffee at Littlefield’s

Bésame Ice Cream + Coffee at Littlefield’s

West Austin Ng

Chef-driven soft serve

Trendy
PamCakes Bakery

PamCakes Bakery

Anderson Mill • $

Pink dessert wonderland

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Frequently asked questions

How are these desserts in Austin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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