Swedish Hill Westlake

Restaurant · Rollingwood ·

Swedish Hill Westlake

Restaurant · Rollingwood ·

Pastries, breads, coffee, sandwiches, salads, and deli fare

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3663 Bee Caves Rd # 4A, West Lake Hills, TX 78746 Get directions

$10–20

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Austin Bakery Swedish Hill Opens New Bakery and Deli in Westlake | Eater Austin

"Opened at 3663 Bee Caves Road, Suite 4A on Monday, November 25, this West Lake Hills bakery — owned by parent company McGuire Moorman Lambert — serves a menu similar to its older sibling. Baked goods include sweet and savory croissants (almond, ham‑gruyère), danishes, cookies (chocolate chunk–sea salt, ginger molasses), cakes (pistachio‑cranberry), and bread. The morning breakfast menu features granola bowls, breakfast tacos and sandwiches, and chia pudding breakfast bowls; the late-morning-into-afternoon lunch menu includes sandwiches like the tuna melt with cheddar cheese, smoked turkey, the chicken salad pesto crunch, and the pastrami Reuben, plus various rotisserie chicken options. The all-day menu offers bagels with schmears and lox; avocado toasts; deli-style salads such as curried chickpeas, pulled rotisserie chicken salad, roasted meats, and egg salad; and soups. Drinks include coffee and espresso drinks, hot teas, juices, beer, and wine. The location took over what had been a spot for French bistro Blue Dahlia (which closed in April, leaving its sole remaining location in San Marcos) and is aesthetically similar to the other bakery with blue-and-white motifs, a service counter, and a patio. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; takeout orders can be placed in person (online ordering will be available later); and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in options. The brand’s next focus is expanding onto South First by taking over a former Foxtrot location (expected early 2025); the original bakery is currently operating out of a temporary space on West Sixth while McGuire Moorman Lambert redevelops the block into a mixed-use project called Sixth & Blanco, with the revamped and relocated bakery slated to open in 2027. There is also another location of the brand in the Aspen Art Museum in Colorado. The bakery was originally called Sweetish Hill Bakery when it operated from the 1970s into 2018, at which point McGuire Moorman bought the business and renamed it." - Nadia Chaudhury

https://austin.eater.com/2024/11/25/24305663/swedish-hill-westlake-bakery-open-west-lake-hills-mcguire-moorman-lambert

Swedish Hill Westlake

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Best Thanksgiving Takeout Orders in Austin | Eater Austin

"Previewing a future West Lake Hills location by offering Thanksgiving pickups from the forthcoming space: meal options for 12–16 people ($750) or 6–8 people ($400), each with a whole roasted turkey and assorted sides and desserts. A la carte items include whole roasted herb-and-citrus-glazed turkey (12–14 lb, $150), herbed sourdough stuffing ($24), Brussels sprouts with squash ($24), mac and cheese ($24), pies ($45), and Parker House rolls ($12). Deadline: Tuesday, November 26 at noon. Pickup: Wednesday, November 27 with timed slots 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Order online." - Nadia Chaudhury

https://austin.eater.com/23401587/order-thanksgiving-takeout-austin-restaurants-turkeys-meals-preorders

Swedish Hill Westlake

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Best Thanksgiving Pie in Austin | Eater Austin

"Previewing a future West Lake Hills location with Thanksgiving pickups from the forthcoming space, offerings include pumpkin, bourbon-chocolate-pecan, and Dutch apple pies ($45), plus pints of whipped cream ($5) and breads. Deadline: Tuesday, November 26 at noon. Pickup Date: Wednesday, November 27 with timed slots between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. How to Book: Order online." - Nadia Chaudhury

https://austin.eater.com/23401641/thanksgiving-pies-austin-where-to-order-bakeries-takeout-desserts

Swedish Hill Westlake

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Eating Off Duty with Edouardo Jordan

"Opened in December 2018, my latest venture highlights ancient grains in both the food and cocktail menus." - Marisel Salazar

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Swedish Hill Westlake

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An Austin heir to Sweetish Hill’s 1970s legacy, Swedish Hill turns out polished viennoiserie, breads, and deli fare. Eater Austin tracked its Sixth Street outpost shift; the Westlake cafe confirmed daily service and a full pastry lineup.

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Swedish Hill Westlake

Dmitriy M.

Google

Tucked away in Westlake, this spot turned out to be a great surprise while I was waiting for my son to finish his training. Swedish Hill offers a spacious interior with a warm, minimalist design featuring lots of natural wood and clean lines. The layout is thoughtfully divided into several seating zones, making it easy to find a spot that feels comfortable, whether you’re alone or with family. The pastry selection is extensive and inviting. I had the Everything Croissant and another pastry – both were fresh and full of flavor. I didn’t try the coffee this time since it was already the afternoon, but I did have a matcha latte, and it was excellent. I especially appreciated that it wasn’t overly sweet, which is often a problem at other places. The atmosphere here makes it easy to imagine stopping by for a quiet morning with the family or even spending a productive afternoon working. I’ll definitely be back – it’s the kind of place that sticks with you in the best way.

Heysel R.

Google

Swedish Hill in Westlake was amazing from start to finish. I went for brunch with my husband and we absolutely loved the atmosphere, the decor, the service, and most of all, the food. We went all out with eggs, bacon, ham sandwiches, quiche, fruit salad, a cortado with a pump of chocolate, and just when we thought we were done, they surprised us with a slice of chocolate cake on the house. Everything was divine. I 100% recommend it. Just know that on Sundays it gets packed, so be ready to hunt for a table. I’m definitely coming back.

Abbey G.

Google

I recently visited Swedish Hill Bakery in Austin and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I opted for the Mediterranean tabbouleh, and it exceeded my expectations — fresh, vibrant, and well-balanced in flavor. It was a standout dish that showcased the kitchen’s attention to quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. While the pricing at Swedish Hill is on the higher end, the overall dining experience helped justify the cost. The setting is well-curated, with both indoor and outdoor seating that feels welcoming and stylish. The interior is bright and comfortable, ideal for a relaxed meal or casual meeting. The outdoor patio, in particular, offers a charming atmosphere — a great spot to enjoy Austin’s weather while dining. Overall, Swedish Hill delivers on quality, ambiance, and service. Though not the most budget-friendly option, it’s a worthwhile destination for a well-prepared meal in a lovely environment.

Amanda W.

Google

I walk in and I'm immediately impressed with how pretty and light and open everything is. I approach the pastries and they are so beautifully presented that I don't even notice the simple "7" or "6" label in front of each. The nutella bun and cinnamon roll are look divine and I pick them without a second though. The bill comes to something like $16. Good lord, did I really just buy two pastries for $16? Sure did. I take them home and warm them in the microwave. The cinnamon roll is divine and I catch myself saying that, yes, on a really special day, I would come back to purchase that cinnamon roll again. The nutella bun, unfortunately, was not worth it, but it was sure pretty. Thanks Swedish Hill for the fun adventure.

Filip L.

Google

Exceptional latte art. They've improved significantly on service, cleanup and order details. Super delicious pastries. Would come again. Whole bread is also amazing. Perfect texture and crust. However, the crust has a chlorine taste as if it wasn't made with filtered water. Very important to me. Do note they don't seem to have a toaster. By default the sandwich will not be toasted. For the toasted types of sandwiches it is oily. You'd have to specify you want it on the griddle without oil. Also quite loud btw but it's bearable. Price wise: see attached pic. About $140 for that which includes a whole bread(not in pic).

Marissa

Google

This used to be a go to spot for many remote workers. The atmosphere was also great for business meetings and they did used to have a 2 hr policy for laptops. I was really hoping they would roll this back and unfortunately- laptops are still banned… when I’ve personally been there to work with colleagues or friends we were respectful of the policy and would order throughout our duration of the 2 hrs … which meant more sales for them. The menu being priced very high, you’d think this would incentivize them to either work to enforce the 2 hr policy or potentially reduce it to 90 mins rather than ban all laptops. Hoping the group can take a note from “Unreasonable Hospitality” and give the people what they want.. and operationally solve a way to limit laptop time while requiring purchases.

Shelby Z

Google

Swedish Hill Westlake is such a pretty spot. Light pours in, the room feels airy and calm, and the pastry case is honestly gorgeous. Staff are sweet and upbeat, and ordering is quick even when it is busy. I love grabbing a table by the window or slipping out to the patio when the weather is kind. The treats are the star. The cinnamon roll is dreamy once it is warm, soft and fragrant. The quiche is flaky and satisfying, and the salads taste fresh and bright. I am a matcha girl and theirs is smooth and not too sweet. Coffee is great, and everything looks like it came out of a magazine in the best way. It works for a brunch date, a catch-up with girlfriends, or a solo moment after school drop-off. Weekends have a lively buzz, so I go a little early if I want a table. Parking is easy, the vibe is polished but relaxed, and it always feels like a treat. I keep finding excuses to go back.

Hilmar

Google

Do you like a loud echo-ey place? You're in much! One would hope that some of that outrageous pricing would go into a few acoustic panels, but alas. Do you like sitting down to eat with a line of people standing next to you waiting to order or pick up what they ordered? You found your spot, as many of the sit-down places are in the flow of foot traffic. Their corporate breakfast catering was good a few years ago. Excellent pastries, large too. That came from the large downtown location that is (was?) under reconstruction. The Westlake location did the double shrinkflation move: increased prices AND smaller pastries. And the taste got worse too: butter croissants often taste as if they were on a bed of sugar, the almond croissants used to have a good paste inside, but that became a gooey liquid. And fresh squeezed orange juice that looks and tastes like standard stuff from a bottle. But at least you can feel exclusive between the tech bros and Westlake crowd.

Becky L.

Yelp

You can't go wrong at Swedish Hill ~ i believe they serve the BEST coffee in Austin aside from one other place that I have reviewed previously. All the food has always been DELICIOUS from the morning pastries, avo toast to the sandwiches ( and the Turkey sandwich is AMAZING! Every single bite) and the salads just everything fresh & tasty. This location is new & it has a different feel than the "to go" only location downtown on W. 6th, I adored this location b4 it was condensed to its shrinkage.... Swedish Hill is always busy so finding seating can be a challenge, today wasn't to bad as it was a weekday. The only complaint? the music was playing a bit loud, so ofcourse everyone had to talk over it so it was quite loud inside~ hence 4 stars . The servers polite, helpful the man taking orders at the cash register had a disturbing cough, sniffles maybe a cold however it off putting imo~ I cereal glad he didn't handle our food I know they are planning for another location in the previously Fox Trot Coffee location & I hope it has some of the original charm that W.6th St. had.

Minh D.

Yelp

I like Swedish hill pastries - croissants, kouign amann - they are top tier in Austin where true flaky croissants are not easy to come by. Other contenders are probably Bakery Lorraine and Sour duck. Ratings for just croissants alone will be 4/5. This place is very crowded even on a Monday. The inside shop smells very strong of ham/toasted savory sandwich and the smell can really get on your clothes. It is also super loud inside - the same issue at the downtown Swedish hill, they gotta do better sound control. Outside seating is a better option on a nice weather day. Coffee was pretty good but I got a cappuccino that spilled when they brought it out to me and they didnt even bother to clean up. Service is a little chaotic imo. Overall I'm not impressed they gotta refine their service, I'd probably get to go pastries

Kent R.

Yelp

The latest Swedish Hill in Westlake had been on my radar since opening, and I finally made my way there for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Clearly this location is popular and has cultivated a devoted following, so I was eager to see what the buzz was about. I opted for a cappuccino to start, which arrived reasonably quickly despite the noticeable hustle and bustle behind the counter. The drink was perfectly adequate--smooth and enjoyable, though not extraordinary. It felt like a reliable choice rather than a standout highlight. The atmosphere, however, left something to be desired. Swedish Hill's charming decor and vibrant energy were undercut by its challenging acoustics. Even during my visit at 2 PM on a Friday, the noise level made it difficult to hold a conversation. It's the kind of place where you'd struggle to linger over coffee with a friend unless you enjoy shouting over the hum of voices and clinking dishes. That said, the team deserves recognition for their dedication. Despite the chaos behind the counter, the clean-up crew was impressively efficient, swooping in to clear tables and keep the space tidy. I appreciated their thoughtfulness. Parking, unfortunately, is another story. The lot is small, and navigating it can feel like an exercise in patience. Overall, Swedish Hill delivers on its reputation for lively energy and decent fare, but there's room for improvement in its acoustics and logistical setup.

Bonnie R.

Yelp

Went for breakfast on a Saturday morning. It was busy at 9:45 but we were able to find a spot to sit and eat. All the food looked amazing and I finally chose the Nutella buns. Delicious! Nice staff who are so helpful. Can't wait for the warmer weather so we can eat outside as the inside was packed when we left!

Stephen B.

Yelp

My first experience with Swedish hill bakery was decent upon buying a host of pastries which seem to be their specialty. My recent experience was not so great. I ordered two baguettes which cost $19 without tip. Ok I thought they better be amazing. They were dry and had a cardboard after taste. Never again and the price was outrageous. Maybe a good coffee spot to hang but that's about it!

Scott S.

Yelp

It's fine. It's a cute location and all, and the people who work there are super friendly. I actually really like their swedish iced coffee which has like coconut and oat milk (im usually a black cold brew guy). I got the egg salad sandwich which was fine. The bagel was like pretty hard so made it tough to eat. $14 for egg salad on a bagel (yes it has bacon but they forgot my bacon but were so nice about it and made up for it) really takes down the rating. Like, $10 sure. Pastry was also fine, but my main thing are the prices for the food. There's not really a reason for it to be so expensive or else it would be a solid 4 star joint. I'd probably return but there's other options in Westlake (maybe not for the vibe though so there's that)- like for bagel sandwichs a Brueggers or Einsteins is better..I think there's a Summer Moon not so far away also....not sure about pastries..i would probably come by and have the coffee again and just chill there while thinking about the cool stuff to get at Breed & Co, and then hit up Baldinuccis for pizza or the McDonalds - I really love that Westlake McDonalds! Anyway, so Swedish HIll is a fine option and all, especially for the Westlake crowd. Like, I *love* Abby Jane and pony up for their pastries and baked goods for a reason, but not sure I want to here. And for the egg salad sandwich - I really like the one at Local Foods on 2nd street - that one is even more expensive, like $16..but its different and really awesome so I would probably still get that one. But I get it, it's the ambiance at Swedish Hill and it's an elevated experience. yada yada

Alison C.

Yelp

Swedish Hill has finally arrived at Westlake and... it's aite. I had high hopes for the new location of this popular bakery and even went back a second time to confirm my thoughts. On my first visit, I ordered the Loyal Forever Bowl. The salad was super acidic with large amounts of pickles and vinaigrette, which could've been balanced out with some dry or crunchier ingredients. I'm not even sure if mine came with the charred cauliflower, tbh. Too overpriced at $16, especially when Flower Child is just minutes away. On my next visit, I decided to switch things up and try their pastries and coffee. Unfortunately, the cinnamon roll was served cold and the Americano tasted more like coffee flavored tea -- way too much water. The seasoning of the everything croissant was v tasty, but the pastry itself was stale and didn't have that crispy/flaky bite. To end on a more positive note, the cafe is very aesthetic and surrounded by cute boutiques and local businesses. Despite the long lines, service is also pretty quick and we found seating both times. Maybe third time's a charm and our next trip to Swedish Hill will be more successful!

Linda M.

Yelp

This space, close to Breed & Co. in Westlake, is bright and open w seating inside and out. There is counter service, seat yourself, and food is delivered to your table. The long line when we arrived moved pretty quickly. And the kitchen was quick, too, as there was not a long wait for our food. The selection of fresh baked pastries is over the top! We shared a Nutella croissant, which was delicious. My breakfast sandwich--an everything bagel with scrambled eggs and arugula--was made to order and very tasty. My dining partner ordered the breakfast sandwich on a croissant, and it must have been the most buttery croissant either of us had ever seen-- absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try some of the other items I saw being delivered to the tables around us. This is a great spot for a cup of coffee and a pastry or a full meal. Welcome to Westlake!!

Megan W.

Yelp

I came here with my family a few weekends ago for breakfast. It was busy, as you would expect on the weekends, but not too long of a wait. The staff were all very nice and the cafe was cute. We got a few things, all of which were incredible, specifically the spelt scone. Only downside is probably the price.

Shahrzad Y.

Yelp

Happy there is a new full service location before 6th street fully opens again. There is a long line as was always the case in the other location too but it always moves fast. The challenge is always finding seating. This location is bright with outdoor and indoor seating. Same friendly staff and great coffee/ pastry options. I wouldn't recommend this place for working on your laptop because it's usually very busy and loud and it's best to be respectful and allow everyone a chance to sit and enjoy their food.

Zermin A.

Yelp

What's there not to love! Best bakery in town! The flakes on that croissant were to die for! Crisp yet soft and it literally melts in your mouth! Even their everything croissant was unreal! Every pasty I have had was out of the world! Service was impeccable! They were so so soooooo busy we stood in line for over 20mins to order, yet they didn't mess up the order and get everything to us correctly! So impressive how patient they were and how accurate the servers were! There were so many of them! This place is well staffed! Impressive how coordinated they were and worked like orchestra Ambience is where they could do better! Don't get me wrong, is a beautiful bakery, but it's loud beyond words and the process is overwhelming I love this place but the thought to go there with the craziness of nerve wrecking. I mean I'm exhausted just thinking about standing in that line again! And the anxiety of scoring a table is not worth it after a while. They need a bigger location and better process ... I want to go back but will have to try on a weekday when I hope it's less chaotic

Lea G.

Yelp

Swedish Hill is overrated and overpriced to say the least! ! Very Disappointing. I heard that the parking was crowded, difficult to get in for lunch so I went with a friend during what I considered off hours which was 10:30 am to 11:00 am. It was packed full of women!! The acoustics are terrible so it was extremely loud. I could not hear my friend talking. My egg salad sandwich had no egg salad on it. It was about a tablespoon of egg salad mixed with arugula lettuce, Because I was still hungry, I ordered a chocolate bar with peanut butter on top, a cappuccino with oat milk Again both were very disappointing. The chocolate bar was tasteless. I could not taste chocolate or peanut butter. The cappuccino was also disappointing. It tasted mostly like oat milk. I could not taste the coffee. Everyone that works there's was very friendly and helpful but I do not plan to return. We will go to Mayre's two doors down instead because the food is delicious and I can hear myself think!!

Alison M.

Yelp

I tried this place for the first time a few weeks ago and have been looking forward to returning. They offer a wide array of pastries as well as coffee and small bites. I tried the chocolate croissant, danish, and cinnamon roll- all were good but they cinnamon roll was especially delicious. I also enjoyed the chia seed pudding, it was creamy and very filling. Overall, I'm looking forward to coming back