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Sweetish Hill Bakery & Cafe


1120 W. Sixth
Austin, 78703-5304
512/472-1347
www.sweetishhill.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 6:30am-7pm; Sun., 6:30am-3pm
This well-loved institution has earned its reputation with excellent cakes and pastries. The lunch offerings – great soups and sandwiches on fresh-baked bread – don't disappoint either.

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 2004: Critics Best Brake/Break
  • 2000: Critics Best Croissant
  • 1999: Critics Best Misplaced Modifier
  • 1998: Readers Bakery
  • 1995: Readers Bakery
  • 1995: Readers Bakery, Pastries
  • 1995: Critics Best Return To Form
  • 1994: Readers Bakery, Pastries
  • 1993: Critics Loaf
  • 1991: Readers Custom Cakes
  • 1990: Readers Custom Cakes

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2006: Readers Pastry Shop
  • 2005: Readers Pastry Shop
  • 2003: Critics Bakery
  • 2002: Critics Best Italian Breads
  • 2001: Readers Bakery
  • 1998: Readers Bakery
  • 1998: Critics Best Bakery Lunch
  • 1997: Readers Bakery
  • 1995: Readers Bakery

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