Swedish Hill Will Open New San Antonio Bakery
The Austin-based bakery is expanding into the former Twin Sisters space on North New Braunfels Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Baking
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Swedish Hill will establish a new location at 6322 N. New Braunfels Ave. in San Antonio. The expansion follows the closure of Twin Sisters Bakery & Café at that same address in June 2023.
Why it matters
The move marks a significant regional growth step for the bakery, which has established a consistent presence across five Austin spots and one in Aspen since its 2019 debut.
The upcoming San Antonio location will occupy a 3,000-square-foot space. The brand currently operates five locations in Austin and one in Aspen.
The players
Swedish Hill
An Austin-based bakery chain that operates multiple locations in Texas and Colorado.
MML Hospitality
The restaurant and hospitality group that acquired Swedish Hill in 2018.
Twin Sisters Bakery & Café
The former business that previously occupied the space at 6322 N. New Braunfels Ave. until its closure in 2023.
The details
The facility will undergo a major makeover to transition the former Twin Sisters site into a Swedish Hill bakery. MML Hospitality, which acquired the business in 2018, is overseeing the expansion into the new San Antonio market.
Timeline
1975: Original Sweetish Hill opened in East Austin.
2018: MML Hospitality took over the business.
2019: Swedish Hill debuted in Austin.
June 2023: Twin Sisters Bakery & Café closed.
Culture Shift
The bakery opening follows the established MML Hospitality regional expansion model seen in their previous growth cycles. This expansion reflects a broader trend of successful Austin-based hospitality groups scaling their operations into neighboring Texas markets.
Residents in the North New Braunfels area can expect a renovated space replacing the former bakery site. The arrival of the bakery will introduce a new option for daily morning routines and baked goods in the immediate neighborhood.
The takeaway
The transformation of this storefront signifies the ongoing growth of popular culinary brands across the Texas region. Consumers should look for updates on the construction progress as the company prepares to enter the San Antonio market.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dallas Morning News.
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