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The Best Coffee in Austin

Where to find the best coffee shops in Austin, serving everything from espresso to lattes to cold brews

by Nadia Chaudhury and Erin Russell Updated
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The atole cortado at Mercado Sin Nombre.
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by Nadia Chaudhury and Erin Russell Updated

Coffee is the fundamental fuel that Austinites run on. It's necessary for work, study, and play. Plus, cafes offer the perfect places to procrastinate, putter around, and people-watch with caffeine and great food in hand while dining outdoors. To help guide you to your desired caffeine destination, Eater Austin put together this handy map highlighting the best of the best area cafes offering great coffee, fun lattes, reinvigorating cold brews, and great patios.

For other morning needs, browse through Austin's best iced coffees, best breakfasts, baked goods spots, and all-day cafes.

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Barrett's Coffee

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The Crestview coffee shop and roastery serves up an array of espresso drinks, including a chocolate-orange blossom latte, iced coffees, matcha, and chai. Takeout orders can be placed in person; coffee bean/cold-brew growler deliveries can be ordered online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

713 W Saint Johns Ave (Lamar), Austin, TX 78752
(512) 677-7667
(512) 677-7667

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Epoch Coffee

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This North Loop institution has a good patio, coffee (including that sweet house-made mojo), pastries, and snacks, and it’s open 24/7. There are two other locations: West Anderson Lane and Far West Boulevard that aren’t all-hours. Takeout orders can be placed in person; all locations have indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

221 W North Loop Blvd (At Chesterfield Ave.), Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-3762
(512) 454-3762

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Houndstooth Coffee

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This espresso-focused coffee bar is heaven for hardcore coffee nerds around town. The rotating selections of beans are highlighted by simple and well-executed preparation. All four locations (this in Rosedale and the others in downtown, East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Rock Rose, and far east Austin) feature clean and welcoming designs, as well as a great selection of tools to take home-brewing to the next level. Along with espresso drinks, there are beans, gallon cold brews, iced coffees, hot coffees, and alternative milks (almond, oat, soy). Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor areas.

4200 N Lamar Blvd (at 43rd St), Austin, TX 78756
(512) 531-9417
(512) 531-9417

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Terrible Love

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This tiny coffee truck has a passionate fan base, even though it relocated to Hyde Park. It still serves up a simple but mighty menu of coffee drinks, including pour-overs, cold brew, and matcha lattes. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

3908 Avenue B, Austin, Texas 78751

Civil Goat Coffee

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The Drag location of the coffee shop features coffee, espresso, and house cold brew, alongside a daytime menu with toasts and doughnuts. Head to the original location out in the far west Austin to catch a glimpse of mascot goat Butters, and there’s a third in Cherrywood. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3423 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 792-9929
(512) 792-9929

Trianon Coffee

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The classic Westlake coffee shop offers all sorts of coffees from single-origin to microlots, and bites from Rosen’s Bagels, Tacodeli, and Quack’s. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

3654 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
(512) 328-4033
(512) 328-4033

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Caffé Medici

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This longtime Austin coffee shop has numerous branches around town. The original Clarksville branch has a warm and homey vibe; the West Campus cafe is huge; and the Springdale General one offers a peek into the roasting process. Then there are locations on South Lamar, the Domain, and within the Austin airport. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1101 W Lynn St (btw 10th & 12th), Austin, TX 78703
(512) 524-5049
(512) 524-5049

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Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors

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This small Central East Austin coffee shop serves up its own roasted beans, along with other craft roasters. There’s a second location in North Loop. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas; and there are shippable coffee beans.

1111 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas 78702
(512) 953-1061
(512) 953-1061

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The Brew and Brew

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The East Austin coffee shop underwent a revamp, and it’s still fantastic with its elegant menu of espresso, filter coffee, and cold brews from local roasters. It remains light and warm, and friendly baristas will guide even the uninitiated through the latest and greatest trends in the coffee world. Food-wise, there are sandwiches, and bagels for the daytime and evening menu like burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches. Plus there’s a full bar and loads of beers and wines. The team also runs Better Half and Little Brother, all of which offer similarly excellent coffee menus. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person, and there are indoor and patio areas.

500 San Marcos St (5th St), Austin, TX 78702
(512) 655-3442
(512) 655-3442

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Patika [Downtown]

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Alas, Patika closed down its flagship cafe on South Lamar in October, but thankfully, its spirit lives on with its downtown location within an office building lobby. There are its thoughtful coffees (the vanilla latte remains one of the best in town) as well as house-made baked goods and hearty daytime dishes. Takeout orders are placed online or in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 535-3955
(512) 535-3955

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Desnudo Coffee

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The East Austin coffee trailer has worked up a frenzy for its coffee beans sourced directly from local farmers, used in espresso drinks and nice lattes like the shoyu butterscotch or the brown sugar miso. There’s also a downtown cart location. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2505 Webberville Road, TX 78702
(424) 400-1857
(424) 400-1857

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Fleet Coffee

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Shake things up with this tiny East Austin cafe, where, along with coffee, espresso, and lattes, the specializes in creative caffeinated drinks. The Ritual is a drink that changes often and is currently made with Oreo-infused milk with the cookie as a garnish. Even better: there are tacos and pastries. The cafe has other locations in downtown and on Manor Road within the Long Goodbye bar. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2427 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
512) 524-0142
512) 524-0142

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Sa-Tén

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The Japanese-ish Govalle cafe is serving up espresso drinks alongside the saifa (its take on Vietnamese coffee), plus cold brew. There are also larger Japanese daytime entrees like katsus and loaded toasts. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

916 Springdale Road, TX 78702
(512) 524-1544
(512) 524-1544

Cuvee Coffee Bar

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The East Austin cafe is the epicenter of one of Austin’s OG coffee roasters. Expect a streamlined coffee menu. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2000 East 6th Street, TX 78702
(512) 368-5636
(512) 368-5636

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Flitch Coffee

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The east side coffee shop is set up in a vintage trailer with plenty of outdoor seating. Beans come from local roasteries like Creature Coffee Co., among others, along with bites from Pueblo Viejo and Sour Duck. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

641 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 698-1326
(512) 698-1326

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Mercado Sin Nombre

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The beloved farmers market stand expanded with this lovely alleyway coffee shop in the Holly neighborhood. The menu is short but sweet, making use of its Mexico-sourced beans in standard coffee drinks as well as special ones. Look no further than the atole cortado — aka the masa milk shorty — where espresso paired with a candied orange slice is accompanied by a sidebar of the masa beverage. The masa-based foods are great too, including biscuits, pancakes, and house-made Twinkies. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

408 Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, Texas 78702
(512) 270-9403
(512) 270-9403

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Proud Mary Cafe [Austin]

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The Portland cafe and coffee roastery expanded into Austin’s Zilker neighborhood, bringing along its close love of all-things coffee with an Australian spin. Yes, there are flat whites as well as other espresso and brewed coffee options, plus a daytime food menu. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2043 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704

Sightseer Coffee

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Another newcomer, the coffee roaster opened up this tiny Bouldin Creek Cafe within Suger Mama’s Bakeshop. Everything is made using its beans, from the classic espressos and lattes to its more inventive seasonal and house creations. The Teaches of Peaches is fantastic, a cold brew with peach nectar and mint syrup and a spicy Taijin rim. Takeout orders can be placed in person.

1905 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

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Radio Coffee & Beer

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South Austin’s cafe and bar features good coffee, lots of outdoor space, and a whole lot of parking. For food, there are famed food trucks: Veracruz All Natural (tacos), Dee Dee (Thai), and Briscuits (barbecue and biscuits). There’s a second location in McKinney. Takeout orders can be placed in person, and there are indoor and outdoor on-site services.

4208 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-7844
(512) 394-7844

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Spokesman

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The further South Austin mega-bike-friendly cafe is full of house-roasted coffee, draft beer, and pastries. There’s a second location in Highland. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are shippable beans; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

440 E Saint Elmo Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 586-9657
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Barrett's Coffee

713 W Saint Johns Ave (Lamar), Austin, TX 78752

The Crestview coffee shop and roastery serves up an array of espresso drinks, including a chocolate-orange blossom latte, iced coffees, matcha, and chai. Takeout orders can be placed in person; coffee bean/cold-brew growler deliveries can be ordered online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

713 W Saint Johns Ave (Lamar), Austin, TX 78752
(512) 677-7667
(512) 677-7667

Epoch Coffee

221 W North Loop Blvd (At Chesterfield Ave.), Austin, TX 78751

This North Loop institution has a good patio, coffee (including that sweet house-made mojo), pastries, and snacks, and it’s open 24/7. There are two other locations: West Anderson Lane and Far West Boulevard that aren’t all-hours. Takeout orders can be placed in person; all locations have indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

221 W North Loop Blvd (At Chesterfield Ave.), Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-3762
(512) 454-3762

Houndstooth Coffee

4200 N Lamar Blvd (at 43rd St), Austin, TX 78756

This espresso-focused coffee bar is heaven for hardcore coffee nerds around town. The rotating selections of beans are highlighted by simple and well-executed preparation. All four locations (this in Rosedale and the others in downtown, East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Rock Rose, and far east Austin) feature clean and welcoming designs, as well as a great selection of tools to take home-brewing to the next level. Along with espresso drinks, there are beans, gallon cold brews, iced coffees, hot coffees, and alternative milks (almond, oat, soy). Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor areas.

4200 N Lamar Blvd (at 43rd St), Austin, TX 78756
(512) 531-9417
(512) 531-9417

Terrible Love

3908 Avenue B, Austin, Texas 78751

This tiny coffee truck has a passionate fan base, even though it relocated to Hyde Park. It still serves up a simple but mighty menu of coffee drinks, including pour-overs, cold brew, and matcha lattes. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

3908 Avenue B, Austin, Texas 78751

Civil Goat Coffee

3423 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

The Drag location of the coffee shop features coffee, espresso, and house cold brew, alongside a daytime menu with toasts and doughnuts. Head to the original location out in the far west Austin to catch a glimpse of mascot goat Butters, and there’s a third in Cherrywood. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3423 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 792-9929
(512) 792-9929

Trianon Coffee

3654 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746

The classic Westlake coffee shop offers all sorts of coffees from single-origin to microlots, and bites from Rosen’s Bagels, Tacodeli, and Quack’s. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

3654 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
(512) 328-4033
(512) 328-4033

Caffé Medici

1101 W Lynn St (btw 10th & 12th), Austin, TX 78703

This longtime Austin coffee shop has numerous branches around town. The original Clarksville branch has a warm and homey vibe; the West Campus cafe is huge; and the Springdale General one offers a peek into the roasting process. Then there are locations on South Lamar, the Domain, and within the Austin airport. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1101 W Lynn St (btw 10th & 12th), Austin, TX 78703
(512) 524-5049
(512) 524-5049

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors

1111 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas 78702

This small Central East Austin coffee shop serves up its own roasted beans, along with other craft roasters. There’s a second location in North Loop. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas; and there are shippable coffee beans.

1111 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas 78702
(512) 953-1061
(512) 953-1061

The Brew and Brew

500 San Marcos St (5th St), Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin coffee shop underwent a revamp, and it’s still fantastic with its elegant menu of espresso, filter coffee, and cold brews from local roasters. It remains light and warm, and friendly baristas will guide even the uninitiated through the latest and greatest trends in the coffee world. Food-wise, there are sandwiches, and bagels for the daytime and evening menu like burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches. Plus there’s a full bar and loads of beers and wines. The team also runs Better Half and Little Brother, all of which offer similarly excellent coffee menus. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person, and there are indoor and patio areas.

500 San Marcos St (5th St), Austin, TX 78702
(512) 655-3442
(512) 655-3442

Patika [Downtown]

100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Alas, Patika closed down its flagship cafe on South Lamar in October, but thankfully, its spirit lives on with its downtown location within an office building lobby. There are its thoughtful coffees (the vanilla latte remains one of the best in town) as well as house-made baked goods and hearty daytime dishes. Takeout orders are placed online or in person; there are indoor dine-in areas.

100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 535-3955
(512) 535-3955

Desnudo Coffee

2505 Webberville Road, TX 78702

The East Austin coffee trailer has worked up a frenzy for its coffee beans sourced directly from local farmers, used in espresso drinks and nice lattes like the shoyu butterscotch or the brown sugar miso. There’s also a downtown cart location. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2505 Webberville Road, TX 78702
(424) 400-1857
(424) 400-1857

Fleet Coffee

2427 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Shake things up with this tiny East Austin cafe, where, along with coffee, espresso, and lattes, the specializes in creative caffeinated drinks. The Ritual is a drink that changes often and is currently made with Oreo-infused milk with the cookie as a garnish. Even better: there are tacos and pastries. The cafe has other locations in downtown and on Manor Road within the Long Goodbye bar. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2427 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
512) 524-0142
512) 524-0142

Sa-Tén

916 Springdale Road, TX 78702

The Japanese-ish Govalle cafe is serving up espresso drinks alongside the saifa (its take on Vietnamese coffee), plus cold brew. There are also larger Japanese daytime entrees like katsus and loaded toasts. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

916 Springdale Road, TX 78702
(512) 524-1544
(512) 524-1544

Cuvee Coffee Bar

2000 East 6th Street, TX 78702

The East Austin cafe is the epicenter of one of Austin’s OG coffee roasters. Expect a streamlined coffee menu. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2000 East 6th Street, TX 78702
(512) 368-5636
(512) 368-5636

Flitch Coffee

641 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702

The east side coffee shop is set up in a vintage trailer with plenty of outdoor seating. Beans come from local roasteries like Creature Coffee Co., among others, along with bites from Pueblo Viejo and Sour Duck. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

641 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 698-1326
(512) 698-1326

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Mercado Sin Nombre

408 Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, Texas 78702

The beloved farmers market stand expanded with this lovely alleyway coffee shop in the Holly neighborhood. The menu is short but sweet, making use of its Mexico-sourced beans in standard coffee drinks as well as special ones. Look no further than the atole cortado — aka the masa milk shorty — where espresso paired with a candied orange slice is accompanied by a sidebar of the masa beverage. The masa-based foods are great too, including biscuits, pancakes, and house-made Twinkies. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

408 Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, Texas 78702
(512) 270-9403
(512) 270-9403

Proud Mary Cafe [Austin]

2043 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704

The Portland cafe and coffee roastery expanded into Austin’s Zilker neighborhood, bringing along its close love of all-things coffee with an Australian spin. Yes, there are flat whites as well as other espresso and brewed coffee options, plus a daytime food menu. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2043 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704

Sightseer Coffee

1905 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Another newcomer, the coffee roaster opened up this tiny Bouldin Creek Cafe within Suger Mama’s Bakeshop. Everything is made using its beans, from the classic espressos and lattes to its more inventive seasonal and house creations. The Teaches of Peaches is fantastic, a cold brew with peach nectar and mint syrup and a spicy Taijin rim. Takeout orders can be placed in person.

1905 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Radio Coffee & Beer

4208 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704

South Austin’s cafe and bar features good coffee, lots of outdoor space, and a whole lot of parking. For food, there are famed food trucks: Veracruz All Natural (tacos), Dee Dee (Thai), and Briscuits (barbecue and biscuits). There’s a second location in McKinney. Takeout orders can be placed in person, and there are indoor and outdoor on-site services.

4208 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-7844
(512) 394-7844

Spokesman

440 E Saint Elmo Rd, Austin, TX 78745

The further South Austin mega-bike-friendly cafe is full of house-roasted coffee, draft beer, and pastries. There’s a second location in Highland. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are shippable beans; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

440 E Saint Elmo Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 586-9657
(512) 586-9657

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