"Austin’s bakery scene is a better place now that chef Amanda Rockman finally opened her own spot in mid-October in the Holly neighborhood. There are so many wonderful croissants, both sweet (apple-almond, chocolate fudge) and savory (ham-cheese-mustard, everything bagel), alongside rip-and-dip bagels and schmears and other pastries. Expect lines on the weekends. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas." - Brittany Britto Garley, Nadia Chaudhury