East Side King is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

1. East Side King

8.4
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 82 tips and reviews

J Catherine T.J Catherine Thompson: The curry buns -- with peanut butter curry -- are phenomenal. Also try Derek's Favorite Chicken Buns and the Por Qui Buns.

HewHew: This is the kind of place where it is nigh impossible to go wrong. We had the tongue buns, pork belly buns, and the beet fries and they were all outstanding. Lives up to the hype--go now!

Sandy H.Sandy Hanner: Great food especially the fried beets funky atmosphere true Austin

Elizabeth St. Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

2. Elizabeth St. Café

8.8
1501 S 1st St (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Great new Vietnamese spot on South 1st. Good banh mi, pho, bun and good brunch (the crispy vermicelli cakes are like high fiving your taste buds).

Rosalyn R.Rosalyn Rojmar: Lime fried chicken bun with added mushrooms on a hot summer day is a perfect way to cool down. Get a naughty and end your yummy lunch with a fresh pastry or the sesame profiteroles

Caro L.Caro L: Had breakfast/brunch here. Vietnamese-french cuisine and bakery. Delicious Shanghai noodles and pork buns. Highly recommended. Cute location and deco. Great staff and service.

Wu Chow is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

3. Wu Chow

8.7
500 W 5th St (5th & San Antonio), Austin, TX
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 39 tips and reviews

Divya M.Divya Mulanjur: Soup dumplings are amazing! The cocktails are great too. Some served in fun containers. The place is definitely not cheap.

Rossy B.Rossy Benavidez: We had the Soup dumplings, green beans and yu xiang pork tenderloin and everything was delicious!

Andrew A.Andrew Alvarez: Green beans, spicy wontons, soup dumplings, tangerine beef, salt & pepper squid were all delicious. Only thing that disappointed was the wine, but that's because my GF likes small, boring reds.

Upper Crust Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

4. Upper Crust Bakery

8.6
4508 Burnet Rd (45th), Austin, TX
Bakery · Allandale · 55 tips and reviews

Southern LivingSouthern Living: Made our South's Best List! Order the brioche, made savory (ham and cheese), sweet (chocolate and raspberry), or stuffed with Swiss cheese. Read more.

Samuel Y.Samuel Yu: The cinnamon rolls will rock your world.

Kaleb F.Kaleb Fulgham: Huge amazing cinnamon rolls!

The Liberty is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

5. The Liberty

8.7
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Chelsea W.Chelsea W: Pork buns are awesome!!! Beer isn't bad either.

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Cheap drinks + ESK curry buns and beet fries make this our go-to bar. Chances are you’ll run into someone you know on the back patio, and the communal benches mean you’ll be making new friends, too.

J P.J P: Amazing bar and great backyard with the best food truck ever. The chicken buns and beet fries are so ridiculously good.

Tan My Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

6. Tan My Restaurant

8.5
1601 Ohlen Rd (Payton Gin), Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Austin · 54 tips and reviews

JakestownJakestown: Best spring rolls and #40 for bun

Hannah W.Hannah Wu: Best bun bo hue in town! Add chili oil if you like it more spicy!

MeichenMeichen: You MUST try the Bun Bo Hue here.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

7. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.0
2438 W Anderson Ln Ste 100 (Burnet), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · North Shoal Creek · 197 tips and reviews

Blossom B.Blossom Bennett: Get the #glutenfree bun.

Rudy L.Rudy Lara: Never get the gluten bun. Enjoy your glutens with the classic egg bun.

Jack H.Jack Holt: If you get the fantastic Diablo make sure to lift the bun and disperse the habaneros. Else you're likely to get a strong bite :)

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

8. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.1
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews

Will R.Will Roman: Everything is good except the gluten-free bun. It falls apart... but the regular bun is fantastic!

Christena M.Christena Mill: Try the Buffalo Bill(bison)- with bleu cheese (not crumbled), apple smoked bacon, delicious sassy sauce, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce all on a hearty whole wheat bun! Best da$# burger I've every had!

Sara B.Sara Boinkin': Gluten-free buns are the best I have ever had! Note that the fries only have truffle oil in the Parmesan sauce.

Pho Saigon is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

9. Pho Saigon

8.7
10901 N Lamar Blvd #108 (Chinatown Center), Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Lamar · 74 tips and reviews

Julie P.Julie Pham: Get the bun bo hue with eye round steak. You won't regret it!!!!

Bobby D.Bobby Dixon: Best place for Bun too!

Michael C.Michael Clayton: Try the Bun Ga Nuong Cha Gio - Vermicelli noodles with charbroiled chicken and a fried egg roll... It's so freaking GOOD!nom nom nom nom nom

Pho Please is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

10. Pho Please

9.0
1920 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · Riverside · 20 tips and reviews

Ryan J.Ryan Joy: I really enjoyed the banh mi and pork belly bao (steamed buns). Super-friendly staff.

Dianne H.Dianne Hillhouse: Bahn mi, pork bao

Frankie M.Frankie M: The.pork belly sticky buns were amazing! I also got the short rib rice which was delightful. A lot like Elizabeth St. cafe without the price tag.

East Side King is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

11. East Side King

8.1
2310 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Zilker · 47 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: ESK's second brick-and-mortar offers beer and wine on tap and favorite dishes such as Thai Chicken Karaage, Poor Qui's Buns, and beet fries, as well as adventurous tacos, like moshi and octopus.

Wes G.Wes Gibbons: Poor qui's buns are delicious

Corey W.Corey Ward: Poor Qui buns are where it's at, but everything is good. Also: cheap local draft beer during happy hour.

Pho Hoang - North is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

12. Pho Hoang - North

8.4
399 W Louis Henna Blvd Ste C (Corridor Dr), Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Lynnae K.Lynnae Kettler: Lemon grass bun xao (chicken/tofu), pho dac biet and spring rolls are delish!

Kevin C.Kevin Calman: #32 bun w/ charcoal pork & egg rolls is my standard.

Hama-LycheeHama-Lychee: Delicious, fresh prepared Vietnamese dishes. I had to protect my Bún Thįt Heo Xào Lá Quê from my GF 😂

Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

13. Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum Restaurant

8.2
1203 W 6th St, Austin, TX
Chinese Restaurant · Old West Austin · 7 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike H.: Nice (but expensive) Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao). Expect a line - so show up early (or show up late) and be ready to wait.

Sandeep M.Sandeep Madhur: Great dim sum and Asian fusion spot. Def try sui mai, soup dumpling, bake choy & mushroom, and scallion pancake!

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Solid Chinese….elevated (the pork shank to go in buns was something !)

1886 Café & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

14. 1886 Café & Bakery

8.6
604 Brazos St (at 6th St), Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Austin · 107 tips and reviews

Todd C.Todd Chapman: Order the cinnamon roll. It's gooey and delicious, and so big it comes with its own steak knife!

Thomas K.Thomas Knüwer: Cinnamon rolls! #nuffsaid

Rich G.Rich Gunn: Great service - ordered the cinnamon roll and croissant. Amazing! Hangover burger and huevos rancheros are winners.

Kerbey Lane Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Austin.

15. Kerbey Lane Cafe

8.6
4301 W William Cannon Dr (Brush Country), Austin, TX
Café · Oak Hill · 108 tips and reviews

Virginia M.Virginia Miracle: The special cinnamon roll pancake is life-changing.

Julie M.Julie Mckenna: Their cinnamon roll pancakes are the bomb!!!

Eric K.Eric Kelm: Cinnamon roll pancakes - best ever!