Welcome back, Longhorns! If you're looking for breakfast near UT Austin, Violette Bakehouse is here to make those early classes a little more bearable. From freshly baked French croissants and pain au chocolat to cinnamon rolls, muffins, quiche and coffee, we're just a short trip from the UT campus — because an 8 AM lecture is hard enough without doing it on an empty stomach. The backpacks are back. The sidewalks are busy. The laptops are charged. And somewhere near the UT campus, a student...

When most people think of a wedding cake, they picture layers of sponge cake covered in buttercream or fondant. But if you're looking for something elegant, unforgettable, and a little different, there's a French classic that deserves a place at your celebration: the mille-feuille. At Violette Bakehouse in Austin, we create handcrafted French mille-feuille desserts that combine timeless elegance with incredible flavor. Whether you're planning an intimate wedding, a rehearsal dinner, or a...

When people think of French pastries, they often picture buttery croissants, colorful macarons, elegant cakes, and beautiful pastry displays. But what actually makes a bakery authentically French? As a French pastry chef who trained in France before opening Violette Bakehouse in Austin, this is a question I hear often. The answer isn't just about the recipes—it's about the philosophy behind every pastry. Authentic French Baking Starts with Technique French pastry isn't designed to be the...