Sour Duck
16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Sour Duck receives recommendations for pastries, coffee and its setting. Several commenters praise the baked goods, with one singling out the apple fritter and another enjoying the chai and atmosphere. One visitor prefers another bakery's croissants and kouign amann despite liking Sour Duck's burger. Another praises the bakery but found dining there awkward and prefers takeaway. A commenter seeking a wholesale bakery wants a less ubiquitous supplier, a different concern from the taste of a cafe visit.
Address
Sour Duck Market, 1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Apple fritter
- Best for
- Desserts
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/carbondalekid386 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Says its masala chai is pretty good, though not their favorite ginger version.
- Recommendsu/peterpancollar in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Suggests Sour Duck when asked for a bakery to partner with.
- Recommendsu/Express-Affect-2516 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Names Sour Duck as a pick.
- Recommendsu/nutmeggy2214 in r/austinfood · Jul 2025consistency
Calls Sour Duck always a winner.
- Recommendsu/InspectionMassive437 in r/austinfood · Sep 2024taste
Suggests it as a casual pick, praising its pastries and coffee alongside cocktails and food.
- Recommendsu/blissspiller in r/austinfood · Jul 2025consistency
Sends people to Sour Duck for pastry because it is consistent.
- Mixedu/AngieKay42 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026service
Praises the bakery but found dining alone and with a group unpleasant; prefers takeaway.
- Caveatu/Historical_Major_382 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Advises against choosing Sour Duck, saying many places already use them.
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- Recommendsu/mentirosa_atx in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Their personal pick is between Sour Duck and Abby Jane.
- Recommendsu/defchan in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Names Sour Duck as a croissant pick in reply to the post.
- Recommendsu/Fret_Sandwich in r/austinfood · Jul 2025taste
Raves about the apple fritter at Sour Duck.
- Recommendsu/kd0236 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Lists this among top bakery picks.
- Mixedu/HowardIsMyOprah in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Doubts it's top-tier but has only tried this one, visiting now and then with a young child.
- Recommendsu/christhany in r/austinfood · Jul 2025
Exclaims Sour Duck as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/FerengiWife in r/austinfood · Jun 2025
Expresses affection for Sour Duck.
- Recommendsu/Regular-Stop7024 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Calls Sour Duck Austin's best bakery; unsure if it sells beyond its shop.
- Recommendsu/sarah_thebella in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Says this place seems to run a strong wholesale bakery program.
- Caveatu/Thirtysixx in r/austinfood · Aug 2024taste
Advises skipping its pastries, while liking the burger.
- Mixedu/OPPyayouknowme in r/austinfood · Aug 2024variety
Says Sour Duck is their usual go-to, though it lacks a pistachio option.
- Recommendsu/cjwidd in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Picks Sour Duck and says it's clearly the top choice.
- Recommendsu/Internal_Shoulder670 in r/austinfood · Nov 2026
Includes Sour Duck in their list of favorite Austin spots.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.