Maybe you've got a big midterm coming up. Maybe your big presentation to the boss is tomorrow. Sometimes, when the going gets tough and the deadlines are piling up, you need a special spot free from distraction, away from the roommates, and loaded with fast Wi-Fi! We've been there. And that's why we've journeyed the 512 high and low for the best Austin work and study spots for you to get some much-needed research in! And when you're ready to pay your tab, don't miss a beat and pay from your phone with Tabbedout! It's fast, it's simple, and you won't be distracted from your intense work or study session!
Did we miss a hot spot where you like to work or study? Let us know! And if you've got a deadline or an exam in, like, two hours and need a place to get to work FAST, don't fret. Use our handy map below to find the closest work or study spot to you!
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February 21, 2012Rio Rita Cafe is the perfect coffeehouse and bar to gather with friends, sip on espressos or cocktails, and hang out. It’s a great place to hold a Renegade Crafters meeting or a Magic the Gathering club.
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February 21, 2012Austin’s original local bookstore. It’s the perfect destination to spend an afternoon or evening browsing, reading and shopping. Book clubs happen on most days, and celebrity readings and signings take place most weekends.
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February 07, 2012Because of its downtown location on Congress Avenue, it’s a popular spot for comedy shows throughout the year, including weekend kid-friendly shows, the improv all-star Maestro shows, and festival spotlights during Out of Bounds and SXSW.
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February 21, 2012Hosted by local comic Seth Cockfield, Cherrywood’s (free!) open mic kicks off at 10 pm every Tuesday and usually features between 15 and 20 stand up sets. If you’re looking to get on the list, show up by 9:45 to sign up. We suggest checking out Cherrywood’s exceptional beer list (and maybe grabbing a cookie or two) beforehand.
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February 21, 2012Coffeehouse by day, bar by night. No matter what time of day you show up at Halcyon, you’ll still get the chance to relax in one of their comfortable couches while enjoying either a Long Island Iced Coffee or a Lemon Drop Martini.
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Spiderhouse Cafe & Ballroom
521.480.9562 One of Austin's legendary hot spots, Spider House Cafe, welcomes a unique, laid back environment for it's patrons to enjoy live music and deejays on select evenings, meet up with friends …more»
Flipnotics Barton Springs
512.480.8646 Flipnotics has been an Austin institution since 1992. Nestled in the heart of Barton Springs, just outside of Zilker Park, we’ve grown into a gathering place for the creative and quirky si…more»
The Dog & Duck Pub
As Austin's premier pub, The Dog and Duck has been consistently recognized as one of the best place for chugs and chomps in Austin since we opened our doors in 1990 (check out our awards!). Ou…more»
The Hideout Theatre
(512) H-I-D-E-O-U-T We are in the business of improvisational theatre. We make up all our comedy, plays, and sketches on the spot (unless otherwise noted). Short form, long form, Chicago-Style, NY-Style, CA-S…more»
Jo's Coffee South Congress
512-444-3800 The original Jo's Hot Coffee - Good Food sits on the corner of James and South Congress, in the heart of the most vibrant section of South Austin. This funky little coffee shack shares a parki…more»
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
(512) 538-1991 Open until midnight every night! Happy hour and brunch!
Halcyon
HALCYON (Hal-see-yon): adj - Peaceful, Carefree, Untroubled Coffeehouse by day, bar & lounge by night where you can always relax and find your own personal “halcyon”. So what is your H…more»
House Wine
512-322-5210 Welcome to a Wine Bar as unpretentious and inclusive as Austin itself. Our delicious and intriguing wines are thoughtfully chosen from vineyards all over the world! Come in often because our w…more»
24 Diner
(512) 472-5400 We were inspired by the classic diners of the ’50s. A place for people to come meet, eat, drink and have fun. Only this is Austin — so we left out the standard cookie-cutter diner stuff. No fl…more»
Progress Coffee
512-943-0963 To outsiders, Austin's appeal is obvious: cool, dry summers with world-class fly-fishing; snowbound winters with world-class skiing... wait, that's Aspen. Seriously, Austin'…more»
Bennu Coffee
512-478-4700 We’re new on the block, but not in the biz. We wanted to create a different kind of coffee bar. A lounge where it felt like you were in someone’s living room instead of just another busines…more»
Strange Brew
(512) 828-7636 OPEN 24 HOURS • Strange Brew, Austin Coffee is locally owned. We feature organic Fair Trade Espresso and coffee from Third Coast Coffee, Zhi Tea, Rock Star Bagels and Quack's 43rd Street Baker…more»
Austin Java on Barton Springs
512.482.9450 Students and Clarksville locals gather in small tables inside this wood-covered restaurant. Name appropriate, all Austin Java is home-roasted. Six air pots keep it fresh--three regular (from t…more»
Austin Java on 12th & Lamar
(512) 476-1829 Students and Clarksville locals gather in small tables inside this wood-covered restaurant. Name appropriate, all Austin Java is home-roasted. Six air pots keep it fresh--three regular (from t…more»
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
512-453-3399 Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery is the present incarnation of Captain Quackenbush’s Intergalactic Dessert Company and Espresso Café which opened for business on the Drag, across the street fr…more»
Irie Bean Coffee Bar
512.326.4636 “Irie” (pronounced ‘eye-ree) is a Jamaican word meaning “the ultimate positive” or “the state of feeling great.” Similar to the phrase “Hakuna M…more»
Jo's Coffee 2nd Street
512.469.9003 2ND STREET There's a new Jo's in town. We're located in the hip and happening 2nd Street District. If you haven't made it down here, come check it out. Grab a latte or one of our famous Bur…more»
