When it comes to coffee in Austin, there’s definitely no shortage.
In fact, your options are almost endless, which—although that’s undeniably a good thing—can also be incredibly overwhelming. We'd like to help the indecisive (and unknowledgeable) among you, so we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to coffee shops in Austin. Whether you’re interested in finding a lounge to chill out, a cool place to enjoy some java to the sound of live jams, or simply a spot to satisfy your caffeine craving via a heart-adorned latte, we’ve got it for you here.
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31 Navasota St
Afuga, which means a small breather or break in Hebrew, is a newer spot to the Austin coffee scene worth checking out. Besides their incredible organic oak wood roasted espresso beans they also serve local pastries, charcuterie, sandwiches, and wine and beer. Before your next park day at Zilker, stop by for one of their picnic baskets which include a growler of your choice of cold brew or iced tea, a small bottle of milk, sandwiches, charcuterie and two pastries (you'll leave your ID at the register and get it back when you return the basket, blanket and growlers). Keep them in mind for your next event, as they also offer a mobile handcrafted coffee & pop-up espresso bar.
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2501 E 5th St
Formerly Greater Goods' coffee shop, Pershing East has taken over and given this vibey spot another chance. Many things are still the same, as they are still serving Great Goods Coffee and have the same staff. However, they have made some new additions, including breakfast focaccia and a variety of yummy sandwiches to snack on while cranking out some work.
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713 W St Johns Ave
Barrett's, located right off of N Lamar not only has all of our favorite coffee spot classics like premium teas, delicious cold brew, and some of the best lattes in town, but they are also the only old school seltzer shop in Texas. Their cold brew and specialty coffee beans are roasted right here in Austin, and available for purchase so you can try to recreate your favorite drink at home.
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3908 Avenue B
With a name like that, you know you're in great hands. Formerly at Oddwood Brewing and now at the Baker Center in Hyde Park, Terrible Love knows how to make a terrific cup of coffee.
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Mi Mundo Coffeehouse & Roastery106 S Mays Street, Suite 100
1701 E MLK Jr Blvd, Suite 103
Specializing in fair trade, organic beans, you can relax as you sip your americano from Mi Mundo. Serving a variety of coffees, the stand out has to be their Raspberry Mocha. The fruity twist dances so well with the natural flavors of their locally roasted coffee. With a location in Round Rock and in East Austin, Mi Mundo can now double its efforts of making the world better one cup at a time.
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2043 S Lamar Blvd
Imported from Portland and carrying over the ever-growing power that is Australian coffee, Proud Mary is the latest Aussie-style coffee shop on Lamar. With options for "brekkie" and brunch, their food puts up a flavorful fight when deciding if the coffee or food is better here.
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4204 Manchaca Rd
3504 Montopolis Dr
This spot —opened by singer/songwriter Jack Wilson—now has two locations, both equipped with spacious patios and comfortable insides. On the coffee front, proudly serves their own roasted beans via RCB Roasters. And along with beans, they’ve also got beers, wine, and cocktails, plus an entourage of food trucks with the classic taco joint Veracruz, the hottest brisket on a biscuit at Briscuits (south location only), Thai darling Dee Dee (south location only), full pies and slices from Side Eye Pie (east location only) and Radio's very own food truck, Shortwave Diner.
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121 Pickle Rd
1300 E. 4th St
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden is one of South Austin's caffeinated pride and joy, now with a second location in East Austin. This impressively beautiful coffee and beer garden is the perfect place to get your morning started or wind down during the evening. Stop in and take in the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the sight of their rainwater-fed pond. Rarely are coffee spots so nature-filled and refreshing.
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1505 Town Creek Dr
Located off of East Riverside in an unlikely location beside a Dairy Queen, this cozy coffeehouse/bar serves up fresh-brewed, locally roasted coffee and is open 24 hours a day (you can even take your cold brew in growler form to go because they understand that life requires some serious stamina). And along with satisfying the public’s caffeine cravings, Buzz Mill also boasts a killer selection of craft brews and a selection of rotating infused liquors like walnut whiskey. Come hang out with a beverage, grab some grub from the food trailers, and play some games in their big outdoor area. No matter what kind of buzz you’re looking for, this lumberjack-themed joint has you covered.
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1900 S 1st St
After a long night out, it’s time to make a tough decision come morning: order a cup of coffee and attempt to wake up and get your life together, or embrace the hangover, hair-of-the-dog style, and keep the party going with a mimosa or beer. Fortunately, whatever you decide, this café on the corner of South First and Mary has got you covered. And along with beverages, they also have an elaborate all-vegetarian menu that’s full of hearty, delicious dishes that will satisfy even the craziest carnivore. We suggest you go for brunch...and stay through dinner, probably.
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218 W 4th St
1905 Aldrich St.
This fun Fourth Street spot in the heart of downtown (and Mueller!) is the best of both worlds: by day, it’s a coffee shop and café, offering breakfast, lunch and snacks, plus plenty of coffee to keep ya goin’; and in the evening, it turns into a lounge of sorts, where you can enjoy specialty espresso cocktails (try the Chocolate Espresso Martini and Long Island Iced Coffee) that taste best, of course, when accompanied by tableside s’mores. But whenever you go and whatever you decide to eat or drink, there’s one guarantee: it’ll pair perfectly with the prime people-watching.
500 San Marcos St #105
Brew & Brew has a promise that’s basic but brilliant: good beans, good beers. And there’s not just a focus on quality at this East Side establishment; with a full espresso bar and 38 beers on tap, they’ve got quantity covered, too. Drop in for some coffee, try out their made-from-scratch syrups, and watch the ModBar modular espresso machine—what they call the future of espresso—in action. In a hurry? Never fear. If you’re dashing in between shows, you can stop by this spot on San Marcos St. for bottles, cans and growlers to go. Whatever your situation, trust us: Wright Bros. is the right spot.
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1010 E Cesar Chavez St
With a sprawling yard and array of picnic tables, Cenote is a charming, relaxed spot on East Cesar Chavez with a passion for serving high-quality food and drinks. Stop by for some fair trade, local coffee from Cuvée, or to enjoy some beer or wine come happy hour. There’s also a full menu that’s got you covered from breakfast to dinner, meaning you can drop by Cenote and enjoy the most important meal of the day…and by that, we mean all of them.
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2159 S Lamar Blvd
Inspired by a San Fran coffee kiosk, the java masterminds behind this South Lamar spot are all about delicious French-pressed coffee. And along with high-quality brew, the Patika people turn out baked goods like orange-rosemary scones, chipotle-corn muffins and lemon-lavender cookies—all of which, we hear, also go nicely with the wine and beer they have on offer. Isn't it great when life works out like that?
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2000 E 6th St
The people at Cuvée take their coffee seriously, and you can taste this focus and passion in products like their single-origin espresso and nitrogenated cold brew. (Not an aficionado? Those terms basically translate to "really awesome coffee.") And while Cuvée coffee itself is in high demand and can be found all over the country, the flagship store--the source of all that goodness--is right here in Austin on East Sixth. We suggest you come and see what all the hype is about.
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2009 S 1st St
If you want to enjoy your coffee with your canine (or just ogle everyone else's), Once Over on South First has you covered while you sip on coffee, wine or beer and nibble bites from Russell's Bakery, Zucchini Kill, Andy K's Donuts (weekends only), and Rockstar Bagels. Man's best friend and some pretty damn good drinks--what more could you possibly want? Well, it's woman-owned and Black-owned, to start.
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1111 Chicon St
This cafe on 11th and Chicon was created out of love-- both a love for coffee and, we assume, between the co-owning couple, Ryan Hall and Kathleen Carmichael. And these positive, caring feelings carry over to the patrons as well, in the form of a warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and—perhaps most importantly—some pretty great pour-over coffee, batch brew, and espresso drinks. Whether you come to Figure 8 with your own amour or just a good book, the good vibes and good products make it an enjoyable spot where you can enjoy lounging for hours.
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With four locations in Austin (South Congress, Downtown, Red River and now South Austin ), Jo's isn't just a good spot but accessible as well. And while it's undeniably as cool as coffee shops come, boasting some of our favorite things—hot coffee, good food, cold beer and free wi-fi, to start—what it’s probably most known for is one of Austin's most iconic pieces of art: the "I love you so much" graffiti that adorns the wall of the South Congress store. No matter if you come for the coffee, the food, or the photo opp, you better believe that Jo's has got you covered.
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Whether you're on North Lamar or hanging out Downtown, if you need coffee (or are craving another type of buzz), there's a Houndstooth there to help. Staffed with baristas trained by nationally recognized industry experts and serving what they promise is only the finest coffee, tea, beer, wine and pastries, the shop is sure to please both coffee connoisseurs and those who just enjoy a good drink. And as a plus, their suppliers source sustainable products from around the world, meaning you can feel environmentally responsible while you imbibe responsibly. Because we know that's a priority for you people.
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Bennu is perhaps most well-known for the fact that, well, it never closes. These 24/7 coffee lounges are equipped with both a patio and a spacious, comfortable indoor area, where at any given time on any given day there are likely to be dozens of people studying, reading, chatting or--naturally--working on their screenplay. Along with the hours, the actual menu items are ideal as well, and you can choose from French-press coffee, loose-leaf tea, designer mochas, full-bodied cold brew and more. And for food? Think baked goods, salads and sandwiches from local vendors like Taco Mex Tacos, Quack's Pastries, and Hoboken Pies. Because we all know that nothing works up an appetite like working on your thesis at 3 a.m.
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Easy Tiger is part bake shop, part beer garden, part potential setting for a late-night ping pong showdown, and basically all awesome. Enter at street level and you'll be overwhelmed by the heavenly smell of baked goods, which are equally delicious when washed down with a cup of Easy Tiger coffee or with one of their many craft beers. From bread and pretzels to sausage and cheese--plus those beverages and a pretty sweet patio—this place is equipped with everything you need to spend a morning, afternoon, or evening taking it easy...tiger.
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A 24-hour coffee joint (N Loop location), Epoch is the perfect place to get geared up for a long day of work or to wind down (and sober up) after catching a midnight show. Aside from the obvious coffee shop staples (coffee, espresso, etc.), they also have salads, sandwiches, empanadas, baked goods and more from some of the tastiest businesses in town. And one of the most awesome edible aspects? That would be the slices of vegetarian pizza from East Side Pies, which are available 24 hours a day. Because if there's ever a time you need a magical combo of carbs and cheese, it's undoubtedly 2 a.m.
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MORE SPOTS FOR THE BEST COFFEE IN AUSTIN:
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
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5011 Duval St
2336 S Congress Ave
2505 Webberville Rd
1204 Salina St Unit B
1212 Chicon St #103
Various Locations
607 W 3rd St
401 Orchard St
3501 E 7th St
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