Fluff Bake Bar in Houston Heights—also known as "The Heights" to locals—is known for its creative, playful desserts that balance nostalgia with a modern twist. Pastry chef Rebecca Masson, dubbed the city's "Sugar Fairy,” has built a following for sweets that are as fun as they are indulgent. Think: Comfort classics with an upscale twist.
The nostalgia-inducing Fluffernutter cookie is the runaway favorite, a sticky mash-up of oatmeal peanut butter cookies sandwiched with marshmallow and peanut butter cream. But it's far from the only reason to stop by. The Couch Potato Cookie mixes potato chips, pretzels and chocolate into a salty-sweet bite that folks just can't get enough of. There's also the Veruca Salt Cake, which layers devil's food cake with salt-flecked caramel buttercream and a pretzel crunch for texture, and the fan-favorite Unicorn Bait cookies, which are just as tasty as they are colorful. French macarons and seasonal specials round out the ever-rotating case.
The bakery itself is casual and colorful, with a whimsical vibe that mirrors Masson's sense of playfulness and imagination. All in all, it’s the kind of spot where grabbing one cookie is almost impossible—you'll end up walking out with a box.
The vibe: Playful, warm and welcoming, with colorful interiors. Southern hospitality is, of course, on full display here.
The food: Creative desserts like the Couch Potato cookie, the Veruca Salt Cake, the Unicorn Bait cookies and, of course, the famous Fluffernutter cookie.
The drink: Coffee, espresso and hot chocolate to wash down your baked goods with.
Time Out tip: Skip the line and order in advance via the bakery's website.