Swedish Hill South First

Swedish Hill on South First is such a beautiful, bright spot for pastries, coffee, and a quick bite. The space feels airy and welcoming, and the quality is consistently impressive. Their pastries are buttery and fresh. It’s a great place to stop for breakfast or an afternoon treat, and the vibe is perfectly Austin — relaxed, stylish, and friendly. A little busy at peak times, but absolutely worth it.

Came for coffee with friends. I had an iced latte and an almond croissant. We sat inside for about an hour and a half. The latte was average, the croissant was so good. $6 for both was a good price. Inside was cute, open and light. There's a little boutique in the back, but its so expensive. We were there during 2 rushes. After we had finished our food and were sitting chatting, several times a staff member came over and asked if we needed anything. It felt a little like we were subtlety being asking to leave. The tables on either side of us, who had smaller parties and didnt sit as long, we not checked on at all. I personally like the no lap top policy that they have posted. I feel like it keeps seating open for gatherings (like we were), but if they are not going to encourage gatherings and rush people out it defeats the purpose.

They got a really cute place here. It has running water at the entrance, really relaxing. I had their fruit salad, it does have little hints of mint in there which I didn't expect. Their seasonal muffin, (blueberry today) was delicious. And their croissant is so flakey and buttery, I have never had anything like that!! It was cold next to the window, because that's where the vents are, so I sat outside, but they got fans outside, it was a great experience.

Ah why did I come here. I wasted $40 for no reason. This restaurant looks very aesthetic. Clean design with lots of light wood finishing. They have a courtyard for dining too. It is next to the Austin sign so I walk in because I was curious. People are ordering and eating lunch. Maybe I should have get real food instead of pastries. Got a box maccron. Not good, not sweet. Not much flavor and it has a strange after taste. Almond crossiant is not much better either. Service is nice. They bring your order to you. There is also a 5% take out service tax. :0

Stopped in the check out the bakery, we had just eaten so will have to return to try the food because it looked really good. Beautiful place with a good vibe. I received friendly , quick and attentive service. The bakery items are delicious! Parking can be difficult because of the busy area but they do have parking behind the restaurant.

Great brunch spot! Casual cafe with amazing outdoor seating. We had the Vanilla Chia Pudding and Breakfast Sandwich on a croissant. Amazing all around!

I love the air, the lightness and the light that shines through the space is beautiful especially the crumbling wall outside. I just love that modern and antique type of look together. This is so much better than the original one on W. 6th St. it seems like they’ve up their food game much better quality, including the pastries. I had a lemon they call it a danish- it’s not a danish but it’s a lemon type of tart which was great. The coffee is fantastic. It’s from intelligencia, which is such a good brand. But most of all the service is fantastic. I want to shout out to Will and Gigi. I didn’t realize, cause it was my first time there that they don’t let you work on a computer or a laptop, which I think is a fantastic thing yet the volume inside was too loud. I was there to do conduct an interview with someone and we went outside, so couple that with the volume of music it’s a little bit too much! If you want to come and read a book outside where it’s slightly quieter then that would be the solution, but not really. Unfortunately, the music is blasting on the speakers so what’s the point of not using your laptop? You can’t concentrate on what you’re writing or reading. Leslie, I wanted to try the soft serve ice cream. It’s simply awful. There’s definitely chemical additives in it. It’s not dense or firm. It’s served you where it’s almost melted and it has honey yuck but you don’t taste it because again chemical additive.

Overpriced and low quality foods compared to other locations. I always get the Reuben at the westlake and east 6th location and I was surprised how much they cut corners on the same sandwich I always get- yet the price is the same. Cheap ingredients and smaller sizes. Pic one of is the Reuben as usual and pics 2-3 are the Reuben at this new location. Way smaller, different bread, no sauerkraut but 2 pickled tomato slices in its place???, shredded cheddar cheese instead of sliced grueyere and barely any sauce. I will not be back for any food, just coffee and maybe a cookie for these prices and quality.

Dog friendly - yes Indoor and outdoor seating Parking - yes but busy Order inside, lots of fresh options of savory and sweet Coffee was good and strong, not watered down Service was friendly Egg salad sandwich was good! Fresh, not over eggy or mayo, stuffed and good balance. You can choose the bagel it's on. Banana cream pie tasted fresh as well, flavor of banana came through and not too sweet. Will def come back! Only thing is there are lots of flies outside so they need those fly fans at each outdoor table. Decor was comfy yet elegant.

I used to frequent the Clarksville location often and I was very excited when they opened a location close to us, although I was sad when Fox Trot closed. I have visited this location at least 10 times since they have opened! The service is always great and the food is good, although I wish they would add a dish or change up a fresh Sala or side dish, but I suspect when fall rolls around, things will change. The thing I miss about the Clarksville location is that they have a freezer with cookie dough and other frozen treats that the location on S.1st does not offer. I have noticed that they include a take out fee and for that reason, I either do not tip or it is significantly less. I have never been charged to takeout my own food! It is not as if you dine in, that you are waited on, so what is the difference? I love getting the caesar salad and adding the chicken salad on top. It is so good. I am also obsessed with the whipped jalapeño cream. The rotini pasta is good, the desserts are all lovely and we love the rotisserie chicken dinner special! The chimichurri sauce is divine. I will say, that when placing an order to go, CHECK EVERYTHING before you leave and I mean, open up the boxes. Twice I have left and my croutons for my salad were missing or the chicmichurri sauce for our rotisserie dinner was missing. I had to send my husband back and although we live around the corner, it was still inconvenient. Thankfully, when I called to inform them of the mistake, they presented my husband with complimentary cookies to make up for it, so all was forgiven!

OVERVIEW: 3.5-4/5 - I've visited this new location 2x now and have had decent experiences. Where they shine is their pastries/bakery items - both times I've enjoyed a pastry and would definitely revisit for that! The rest is good but nothing to write home about. Coffee and drinks are your average Austin coffee shop lattes, lemonades, etc. Service is casual - order at the counter and pay and they'll bring out your items once you find a table. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? There's a lot behind the restaurant and street parking around the area. If you go during peak hours it may be tricky to find a spot. - Reservations? Not needed. - Outdoor and indoor seating available! FOOD/DRINK RATINGS: - Swedish iced coffee (3/5): The first time I had this, it was phenomenal. The coconut cream flavor really elevated it, and it was made well. The second visit, it tasted like a flavorless latte. Super milky, no sweetness, no trace of coconut flavor whatsoever. I asked for the coconut cream/foam to be added and they told me there wasn't any foam and didn't offer to fix it, so I asked for simple syrup instead. Inconsistent. - Seasonal Danish (5/5): So good. Flaky and buttery and fresh fruit flavor. Love this one! - Quiche (3/5): $14 for a slice and some greens. Not the best quiche I've had. Super oily and mushy. I probably won't order it again.

Met a friend for Sunday morning coffee and pastries at this new location of Swedish Hill bakery. It was certainly a popular place, but the line went quickly and there was lots of seating both inside and outside. The space is bright and open, my almond milk latte was creamy, and The chocolate croissant my friend had was huge, buttery, with a healthy serving of chocolate. I'll definitely be back!

very cute cafe spot that serves drinks, pasteries, and food. it is very popular so expect a bit of a wait. go early to make sure what you want is available, when i went they were out of bagels and chocolate croissants. i got the matcha latte which was pretty good and the hand pie which was definitely yummy!!

I am obsessed with this new swedish hill! The resturant is so cute inside, and it has a good amount of seating. I cannot stop coming back for the chicken pesto crunch sandwich- I am actually addicted to it lol! The service is always so good everybody's so nice. The matcha is awesome too, I love it with the fronk's milk!

Swedish Hill South First is a brunch/bakery spot near downtown Austin selling brunch items such as avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches, as well as baked goods such as almond croissants and chocolate chip sea salt cookies. With indoor and outdoor seating, it is a perfect stop to grab a bite while getting some work done. There's a small parking lot in the back of the building, which is also helpful in the busy area.

Amazing service, they accidentally messed up our order and were so gracious and kind in their recovery. The team working was excellent- Loved everything we ate and the coffee was so delicious! Great vibes and ambiance - we will for sure be back!

So stoked to have a Swedish Hill close by! Super cute inside and the patio area is really cute too, as long as it isn't a million degrees outside. The ham and Gruyère croissant was out of this world and my coffee was delish. I can't wait to come back to work from here! Friendly staff, too!

Giving you 5 stars because I don't like rating local businesses who are trying to making a profit poor ratings but please for the love of god get the flies in your store under control They're crawlling all over the pastries and breads that you're selling and putting those propellors is not the solution. The solution is to put air curtains above all of your doors to keep flies out, and inside of your shop, putting fly zappers around the premesis to attract and kill whatever is inside.

I was so excited when I heard they were opening a new Swedish on south first. I think this is their best location honestly. Amazing menu, great to grab a bite with friends or work remotely and get a coffee

First of all, I have been a follower of S.H. bakery for over 30 years! this was my first trip to th S.1 location and it is impressive! Really great ambiance and many choices for seating. I have to say i was disappointed to not be able to get a cup of coffee at 4:00 in the afternoon because it was too close to closing! At 7pm!!!! Wow! Then was told the soft serve was out. They eeked out a melted small serving and told me no strawberries! I settled on something after two more tries and just asked what they had. The soft serve was 90% melted by then! The girls at the counter were rolling eyes and giggling. Not customer service!!! I hope there will be training and improvement with afternoon staff! I know they can do better!

Renee, the manager, went over and beyond to make our experience a pleasant one!!! Our delivery order got messed up - so since we live in the neighborhood we hopped over and he had our correct order waiting for us when we got there!! For our troubles he threw in 2 delicious macaroons (pistachio and s'mores)! He was so nice and awesome and I LOVE SWEDISH HILL