Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Cypress

"Literally any baked good that you pick up at Common Bond will have you feeling #blessed. Kouign Amann is sort of like a densely packed croissant, made up of flaky, buttery layers and finished off with a crunchy, caramelized sugar glaze. If you want this little taste of heaven, get there early — these babies don’t stay in the case for long."

"Definitely a more social spot, if you want to work before you meet with someone for lunch. But they’re known for their pastries and how great they are, so it’s a yummy spot to hang out at!. Location & ParkingParking lot, but it fills up fast"

"Common Bond is a trendy cafe and bakery located in Houston's hip Montrose area. Upon arrival, you are greeted by rows and rows of beautiful artisan pastries. Among these is their near perfect chocolate chip walnut cookie."

"Others may argue, but for us it’s the traditional migas—spicy chorizo scrambled with eggs, jalapeño, onions, tomatoes, and crunchy strips of fried tortilla, served alongside velvet-soft refried beans—that truly hit the spot at this unpretentious, no-frills, passionately beloved café. Get a seat on the patio, and alongside your affordable breakfast, order an El Vampiro, a killer mix of beet and orange juice. Hit the bakery case for cookies on your way out.When to get it: Morning, early afternoon"

"Tout Suite’s unique layout, with two layers of open community seating, full of long tables, bar stools, and bench seats lined with pillows, makes it a comfy and casual place. Tout Suite is known for their baked goods, especially their amazing French macarons, which are handmade right there in the cafe, and come in a wide variety of colorful, creative flavors, including creme brulee, rose, honey lavender, salted caramel, earl grey, and more traditional varieties like vanilla, strawberries and cream, and chocolate. Tout Suite also has a full coffee menu, as well as a huge food menu that includes breakfast, soups, sandwiches, and light snacks."

"Located in East Downtown, Tout Suite is an industrial space with a modern decor and plenty of open space to work. While this popular hotspot is known for its terrific coffee and atmosphere, don’t miss out on the tasty treats behind the counter. From avocado toast to bacon mac and cheese and adorable macarons, you’ll leave Tout Suite with a full stomach and a smile."

"Over the past couple of years, Tout Suite has emerged as a staple in the emerging EaDo (East Downtown) area for so many reasons. For starters, it’s such a cool environment, with big windows and lots of light. The pastries and coffee are delicious."

"If you’re looking for a cake that makes such a big impression it’s practically an addition to the guest list, your search has finally ended. Showcakes Houston offers a wide range of cakes and desserts, each more meticulously decorated than the last."

"If you are ready for a real treat you likely won’t find anywhere else, pay a visit to DaCapo’s Pastry Cafe and try a few banana chocolate chip cookies. An interesting combination, the cookies have a taste that is not to be believed. Often considered the most popular cookies in Houston by many residents, they are well worth the effort."

"Why You’ve Got to Go: Dedicated to live steam modeling, the Houston Area Live Steamers is “the” organization for free rides aboard steam engine and diesel model trains, along a 4,700-foot track. What to Do: Take the Cypress Creek and Southern Railroad track for a scenic ride through the Northwest Harris County park, replete with miniature bridges and windmills. You can also picnic in Zube Park."

"Take a ride on a miniature model train with the Houston Area Live Steamers. With a 4,700-foot track in Zube Park in Northwest Harris County, the group operates monthly free ride days on the third Saturday of each month. The 15-minute rides are fun for the entire family."

"Looking for a genuinely special art and culture destination that also gives back to the community?. Check out Project Row Houses, a non-profit foundation that channels African-American history, art, and culture to invigorate needy communities. Featuring partnerships between local artists, lecturers, filmmakers, and philanthropists, the organization housed in twenty-two refurbished row houses provides a gathering place for art enthusiasts, while also giving refuge to underserved populations."

"Third WardHours: Wed-Sun, noon to 5pmNotes: While this row of restored shotgun houses-turned-community-based art studios is totally free to check out, you may want to donate some cash so the seriously cool project can keep on keepin’ on. Sitting in the Historic Third Ward, one of Houston’s oldest African-American neighborhoods, the community platform puts a spotlight on cultural identity and its impact on the urban landscape."

"The Jung Center of Houston is a cultural and philosophical center dedicated to improving human spirits and society through the teachings and philosophies of famed 20th-century psychiatrist Carl Jung, noted for significant contributions to the field of psychoanalysis. Founded in 1958, the Center now offers more than 200 free and paid public workshops and events throughout the year centered around topics such as ethics, meditation, relationships, religion, and arts and culture. Free rotating art exhibits are also showcased within the Center's gallery space, which is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays during business hours."

"Museum DistrictHours: Mon-Thurs, 9am-7:30pm; Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-4pmNotes: Explore your inner psyche at this always-free center for the human spirit. It’s been serving the Houston community for 50+ years, offering a forum for dynamic conversations on psychological, artistic, and spiritual topics via art exhibits and programs."

"Established in the year 1980, the Children’s Museum of Houston aims to inculcate the passion of learning amongst children through its various interactive exhibits. Suitable for children of different age groups, the different exhibits explore areas such as South Korean culture, properties of water, gadgets and technology, nature and the outdoors, chemistry and the Periodic Table, physical stamina and more. Address: 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesAdmission Fee: USD 12 (ages 1 and above), USD 11 (ages 65 and above), USD 10 (military personnel with active ID), Free (ages below 1)Parking Charges: USD 5 to 10"

"Hands-down Houston's most playful museum, the Children's Museum of Houston dedicates itself to engaging children up to 12 years old in an array of interactive and bilingual displays. Children can head to the Matter Factory and discover different properties of atoms and molecules, or play the roles of city leader, voter, shopkeeper and more in Kidtropolis, a city created for and run by kids. Bring children under 3 to TotSpot, where they'll interact with mirrors, play with knobs and doorbells, and discover their physical abilities, and hone motor skills in the ball and pillow pit."

"Of course you know Sprinkles (i.e. some of the best cupcakes…ever), but did you know their ice cream is just as good as their cupcakes, and when you eat it with the cupcakes, it’s a combination that you have to try to understand. It’s quite literally a cupcake sandwich. You pick a flavor of ice cream (I’m a big fan of their salty caramel), then you pick a cupcake, and they serve it like a sundae, but unlike any sundae you’re used to."

"Often referred to as the “living legend of cookies,” owner Michael Salvino is the go-to guy when you want a great cookie in Houston. Though his cookie shop has been in business a relatively short eight years, it has made quite an impression on Houston residents who know a good cookie when they taste it. If you want to pay Michael’s Cookie Jar a visit, make sure you try Michael’s chocolate chunk cookies or his classic sugar cookies."

"Visiting out-of-town family and friends can be tricky in the time of COVID, but letting a loved one know they are missed is easy with the help of Michael’s Cookie Jar’s new Cookiegrams. Send a tasty parcel, containing a large 5 oz cookie in one of 12 flavors with a personalized message, anywhere in the United States via USPS First Class Mail for $10. Visit michaelscookiejar.com to order online."

"Cookies that remind us of a more simple time in life are always welcomed. Michael’s Cookie Jar has three locations, Downtown, Tanglewood, West University, which all serve the Chocolate Chunk Cookie. This cookie is inviting and straight to the punch!"