Awesome Coffee Spots in Austin

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Terrible Love Coffee

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.

Proud Mary Coffee

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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This spot —opened by singer/songwriter Jack Wilson—now has three locations, all 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, including Radio's very own food truck, Shortwave Diner. 

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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.

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.

This fun Fourth Street spot in the heart of downtown 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.

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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Recently moved to a new location, Cenote is a charming, relaxed spot 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.

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.

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.

Houndstooth Coffee

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 Coffee

Various Locations 

Desnudo Coffee

Various Locations 

Epoch Coffee

Various Locations