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Chez Zee


5406 Balcones
Austin, 78731-4906
512/454-2666
www.chezzee.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu., 11am-10pm; Fri., 11am-12mid; Sat., 9am-12mid; Sun., 9am-10pm
Regulars and novices alike have been flocking to this bistro for 10 years running thanks to its 20 wicked dessert options. Fourteen gluten-free menu items mean everyone can go out for dinner.

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more: Desserts, West

Cutie Pies

Each individual-sized pie always tastes fresh, and is never soggy. You'll find all of Mom's favorites – lacy buttermilk, puckery lemon meringue – as well as savory pies coming soon.
7329 Burnet Rd., 512/452-7437

Seattle's Best Coffee

Owned by Starbucks, this bakery-and-coffee chain recently took over CC's locations across town.
500 N. Lamar, 512/481-0296

Upper Crust Bakery

The atmosphere here is punctuated by newspapers laying around wooden tables, as well as by mothers and little girls enjoying a mid-morning snack. Cinnamon-roll aficionados should try Upper Crust's version, a refined taste treat that refuses to overwhelm the cinnamon with stickiness. Stop by at lunchtime for soups, salads, and sandwiches, and maybe bring a cake back to the office.
4508 Burnet Rd., 512/467-0102