May 19, 2026 | 12:16 pm
A new café in Austin is aiming for French authenticity above all. Alice Poulain Café is now open at 2214 South 1st St., serving sweet and savory baked goods, imported cheese, wine, and more.
Co-founder Julian Buscicchio, a former member of the French infantry, trained in pastry before and after his time in service, a press release recounts. When returning to Paris to continue his training, he found his grandmother Alice’s recipe book and was inspired to chart his own path.
Alice Poulain Café — which also honors Buscicchio’s grandfather with the name “Poulain” — is a shared venture between Buscicchio and Sebastian Menard, who plan to be at the café daily. All bakes are handmade with classical techniques applied to Alice’s recipes…