Ciccio Bomba Review: Great Pastries, Great Coffee, Even Better Company

When a comedian you love opens an Italian café, you go. At least, that's what Adam and I did. And, we didn't have to travel, it's right here in Austin, TX!!!

We've been Tom Segura fans for years. Back when we lived in Massachusetts, we went to more of his live shows than I can count. So when we heard he had opened Ciccio Bomba in Austin, it immediately went on our list.

Fast forward a bit, and I discovered something.

While I was working, Adam had quietly been spending some of his mornings off at Ciccio Bomba. He'd grab a coffee, enjoy a pastry, and somehow neglected to mention just how good it was.

Rude. He did always bring me a little treat though lol.

Eventually, I had a morning I could go and now I completely understand why he kept going back.

Celebrity-owned restaurants can be hit or miss. Sometimes the name is the attraction, and the food is an afterthought. That isn't the case here. And thank goodness. I did not want to be sad over one of our favorite celebs.

From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel like regulars. They were genuinely excited to chat, answered every question I had, and never made me feel silly for asking about pastries or drinks I didn't recognize. Instead, they happily explained how things were made, recommended favorites, and even shared a few fun facts about the café that I'm not going to spoil. Trust me, take a few minutes to talk with them when you visit. It's part of the experience.

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Service was incredibly quick, which gave us more time to do what we had really come for.

• Sit.

• Talk.

• Slow down.

I ordered the most gorgeous seasonal latte and a Gruyère croissant. The latte was almost too pretty to drink, and the croissant had perfectly flaky, buttery layers with just the right amount of savory cheese.

Adam ordered the pastry that immediately made me question my own decision. It was loaded with prosciutto, figs, and cheese and was an absolute feat of pastry engineering. Sweet, savory, flaky...every bite somehow got better than the last. I stole more than one bite, and I have absolutely no regrets.

Of course, we couldn't leave with just breakfast.

A box of cookies and tarts somehow found its way home with us.

I wish I could tell you they lasted a few days.

They did not.

The Best Part

As incredible as the food was, that wasn't actually my favorite part.

Adam and I found a table outside on one of those perfect Austin mornings. Blue skies. Great coffee. Amazing pastries. Just enough breeze to make you forget how hot Texas can get.

We snapped a couple of pictures, put our phones away, and just...talked.

With Adam's ER schedule and everything that comes with raising kids, mornings like this are few and far between.

• There wasn't an agenda.

• No errands to run.

• No emails to answer.

• Nobody asking us where something was.

• Nobody asking what was for dinner.

For one hour, it was just us.

I got to sit across from my handsome husband, sip my seasonal latte, steal bites of his ridiculous prosciutto, fig, and cheese pastry, laugh together, and simply enjoy being together.

Life gets busy.

ER schedules happen.

Kids grow up.

Calendars fill.

Before you know it, you've convinced yourself you'll make time next weekend.

Then next weekend becomes next month.

That hour reminded me that it doesn't have to be a vacation or an anniversary dinner to reconnect.

Sometimes all it takes is a really good cup of coffee, an incredible pastry, and a table outside on a beautiful Austin morning.

We came because of Tom Segura.

We left with cookies and tarts.

But the thing I'll remember most is that for one beautiful Austin morning, it was just us.

Planning a visit?

Check out Ciccio Bomba in Austin TX on Instagram to see the latest pastries, seasonal drinks, and what's fresh that day before you go. And if you're planning a weekend visit, get there early. They sell out fast, and once you see the pastry case, you'll understand why.