Badolina Bakery & Cafe

"A bakery and cafe in Houston offering a selection of baked goods and casual dining options." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This charming Rice Village bakery can spruce up any average coffee experience thanks to its variety of pastries, breads, cakes, and baked goods infused with flavors from around the world. Accompany a croissant or a shakshuka pastry with an espresso drink like a latte or cortado, or opt for the Granita Shake, a 16-ounce frozen coffee perfect for cooling down." - Brittany Britto Garley

"From the team behind Doris Metropolitan and Hamsa, Badolina is an Israeli-inspired bakery in Rice Village that has quickly earned a reputation for dishing out attractive cakes that look more like art than pastry. Cakes like the chocoholic and raspberry rose are available as whole cakes or individual servings, and are molded in whimsical shapes and textures. The bakery is also known for its savory focaccias, and babka, offered only on Fridays." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Sof Hospitality Group, which is behind Doris Metropolitan, Hamsa, and Bādolina Bakery & Café, was recognized in the Outstanding Restaurateur category." - Courtney E. Smith

"Badolina Bakery in Rice Village needs to be at the top of the list for grab-and-go Israeli pastries. This retail store-esque bakery has an oak tree-shaded patio, and it's the perfect place to sit with a warm almond raspberry croissant or a slice of focaccia topped with sweet cherry tomatoes and caramelized onions. Badolina also has fresh sourdough baguettes, and the dulce de leche-filled brioche is a perfect snack while you sift through the racks of the latest Luminary dress. (Try not to get any on the clothes)." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi