About Us
Cold Sugar Bakehouse
Cold Sugar Bakehouse is your neighborhood bakehouse — serving scratch-made breads, cookies, cakes, and more, baked fresh in Austin, Texas.
We believe in the power of good food made simply. Every item is crafted with real ingredients and real love — no shortcuts, no fluff (unless it's the fluffy kind of bread).
Founded by a classically trained baker with a Baking & Pastry degree from the Art Institute of Charleston, our bakehouse blends professional skill with a homemade touch. Artisan breads are our specialty, but you’ll also find soft-baked cookies, dreamy cakes, and a whole lot of delicious in between.
You can find us at local markets like The Arboretum and Bee Cave, where we serve up fresh bakes and big smiles. Cold Sugar is about more than dessert — it’s about building community, sharing good food, and creating warm moments worth savoring.
We’re so glad you’re here. Welcome to the bakehouse.
Barry Terrell Smith
Hi, I’m Barry, the baker behind Cold Sugar Bakehouse.
My love for baking started in a small kitchen and grew into something I couldn’t ignore. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, I followed my passion to the Art Institute of Charleston, where I earned my degree in Baking & Pastry. Fun fact: my favorite class? Artisan Breads — no surprise there if you’ve tried our sourdough!
Cold Sugar was born during the 2020 pandemic as a way to share comfort and creativity during chaotic times. What started as a few cookies and cakes turned into a full-on bakehouse — and after a short hiatus, I brought it all to life again here in Austin, TX.
Everything I make is from scratch, crafted with simple ingredients, intention, and a whole lot of heart. Whether it’s a crusty loaf or a chewy cookie, my goal is to bring a little joy into your day — one bite at a time.
Christian Jr Diaz
Hi, I’m Christian — the behind-the-scenes guy of Cold Sugar Bakehouse.
I was born and raised in Miami, where I watched my mom work incredibly hard to provide for us. That stuck with me — it’s what pushed me to focus on school and eventually earn degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics from the University of Central Florida. I’ve always loved numbers (seriously, I enjoy Excel), and I bring that same energy to every part of this business.
I’m not the one baking (I leave that to the pro), but I handle just about everything else — from running our market booth to managing operations, building our website, and keeping things organized behind the scenes.
Barry and I balance each other out perfectly — we each bring our own strengths to the table, and that’s what makes Cold Sugar Bakehouse work. It’s not just a business to us — it’s a blend of passion, partnership, and a shared dream we’re building one loaf, cookie, and spreadsheet at a time.