9 Restaurants Baking Fresh, Warm Bread in Austin

Baguettes, buns, and brioche

by Sommer Brugal Dec 11, 2017, 10:42am CST

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by Sommer Brugal Dec 11, 2017, 10:42am CST

Few foods can compete with freshly baked bread. Even in a city like Austin, where tortillas reign, the lure of a crunchy crust and soft, chewy middle can’t be ignored. Whether a loaf marks the start of a meal, becomes the vehicle for tasting fillings, or becomes the foundation for a sweet dessert, great bread is, in many cases, the element that brings the meal together.

Luckily, there are plenty of Austin restaurants that place a strong emphasis on serving delicious bread. From the sprouted-rye loaf at Dai Due to the assortment of gluten-free bread at Wild Wood Bakehouse to the sweet breads at Mi Tradición, this is Eater’s guide to finding — and eating — great bread in Austin.

Learn more about the talented bakers behind the bread, and explore the city’s best bets for baked goods, toasts, sandwiches, cookies, and pies.

Everything below is listed in geographical order from north to south. If a favorite bread spot is missing, let Eater know via the tipline or within the comments.

Mi Tradición

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Fresh bread baked daily is Mi Tradición’s ethos. For a sweet twist opt for this restaurant’s sweet bread, like the conchas and pan dulce. The bakery offers baguette for a classic savory option too.

8716 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758

(512) 374-9910

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Wild Wood Bakehouse

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French bread, sourdough, and focaccia options are all gluten-free at Wild Wood Bakehouse. The menu also boasts an array of gluten-free pastries, baked goods, and desserts.

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3016 Guadalupe St #200, Austin, TX 78705

(512) 327-9660

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Texas French Bread

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Texas French Bread has been cooking homemade, peasant-style French bread for Austin residents since 1981. And with a heavy emphasis on local and sustainable ingredients, it continues to please. Dine at the West Austin restaurant for a side of fresh bread with meals or find full loaves to take home at the restaurant’s farmers market stands.

2900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705

(512) 499-0544

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Dai Due

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Know for its standout meats, Dai Due’s bread program shouldn’t be overlooked. All breads are made from scratch using non-GMO flour that is locally sourced and milled whenever possible. The shop’s sprouted-rye loaf, used to complete a few of the lunch menu’s sandwiches, is a sure winner.

2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

(512) 524-0688

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Easy Tiger

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The smell of freshly baked artisan bread is hard to miss at this 6th Street favorite. From baguettes to rye batard to walnut levain to the whole wheat oat bread, Easy Tiger can satisfy just about any bread lover’s palate. There’s a reason head baker David Norman is working in a bread cookbook. Order a sandwich using slices of a favorite bread or take a full loaf to go. Be sure to order the pretzel too.

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 614-4972

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Emmer & Rye

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Emmer & Rye lives up to its name daily, milling heritage grains in-house and sourcing only fresh, local ingredients. Baguettes rule at brunch, but the white Sonora country loaf stands out as a savory option at dinner.

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SkyHouse, 51 Rainey St #110, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 366-5530

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Emmer & Rye’s white Sonora wheat baguette with cheese

Odd Duck

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Comprised of a house-made roll, pig face, sauerkraut, and house Dijon, the pig face Parker House Roll at Odd Duck is a favorite for a reason. Burger buns, sourdoughs, and sandwich breads, all hearth-baked, are also on the menu.

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 433-6521

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Elizabeth Street Cafe

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French and Vietnamese fare blend together for a unique experience worth trying. The South Austin restaurant bakes two kinds of baguettes daily and a variety of croissants too.

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1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 291-2881

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South Congress Hotel

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Pastry chef Amanda Rockman oversees the pastry and bread programs for the entire hotel. Try the grilled laffa bread at the hotel bar; the craquelin at Central Standard’s brunch; the croissants at Mañana. The kouign amann is a favorite across the hotel’s outlets.

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 920-6405

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