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Cafés in Austin from South First to Lake Austin
Espresso from a 1952 trailer on Tillery Street, kolaches from a window on South Congress, coffee cocktails on Fourth Street until 02:00 and cake by Lake Austin until midnight.
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196Cafés listed
4Open by 6am
18Open past 10pm
32Specialty & roasters
Austin, the capital of Texas, sits on the Colorado River where it widens into Lady Bird Lake, and Congress Avenue runs from the river up to the State Capitol.1 The University of Texas had 53,864 students in fall 2024.2 The city's unofficial slogan, Keep Austin Weird, started as a call to protect small, local businesses from being overrun by large corporations.1
Some of the coffee businesses go back decades. Mozart's Coffee Roasters has roasted in-house on the shore of Lake Austin since 1993.3 Texas Coffee Traders opened in 1994 and roasted in the heart of East Austin for nearly 30 years before moving its roastery to Wilcab Road in 2024.4 Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors, opened in Central East Austin in 2014 by the baristas Ryan Hall and Kathleen Carmichael, began roasting its own beans three years later.5
Newer cafés carry their owners' backgrounds onto the menu. Lau Lau on Guadalupe Street calls itself a specialty coffee shop rooted in Asian American culture, named for the owner's Chinese American family.6 Đậm Coffee Bar near ACC Highland specializes in phin coffee, brewed through the small Vietnamese drip filter, and pours a slow-dripped cà phê sữa đá (iced coffee with condensed milk).7 Haraz Coffee House, a Yemeni chain born in Dearborn, Michigan, opened in Austin in 2025.8
Pick a side of I-35
Austin by area
Interstate 35 follows the old East Avenue, which the 1928 city plan made the western edge of a segregated district; East Austin grew up beyond it.21 North of the river, Guadalupe Street runs past the university's western edge as the Drag and on to Hyde Park, which it borders on the west.2223
Downtown
Coffee cocktails on Fourth Street until 02:00, a café in the 1886 Driskill and espresso inside the Central Library by Shoal Creek.
33 cafés
South Congress & Bouldin
South First's coffee row, kolaches from a hat-shop window, the “i love you so much” wall and a café that is also a bike shop.
17 cafés
Zilker & South Lamar
Proud Mary from Melbourne on South Lamar, a coffee bar in a 1948 union hall and Radio’s patio on Menchaca Road.
14 cafés
UT Campus & West Campus
Haraz's Yemeni coffee on MLK, late bubble tea on the Drag and campus coffee bars from Speedway to Whitis Avenue.
28 cafés
Hyde Park & North Loop
Lau Lau's Asian American specialty bar on Guadalupe, Flightpath on Duval since 1992 and Kick Butt's 06:00 start on Airport Boulevard.
11 cafés
Burnet Road & Rosedale
Monkey Nest's scones on Burnet Road, flowers and espresso at Cheri, butter coffee at Picnik and Épicerie's bistro on Hancock Drive.
20 cafés
East Austin
Flitch's 1952 Spartan trailer on Tillery, masa pastries with Mexican coffee, Japanese café food on Springdale and wine with coffee on Cesar Chavez.
34 cafés
Or start with what you need
Browse by mood and hour
Specialty coffee
Roaster bars east of I-35, a 1952 trailer on Tillery Street, Lau Lau’s Asian American menu and a roastery on Lake Austin.
32 cafés
Outdoor seating
Patios east of I-35, a courtyard on East Cesar Chavez, a hotel café in a 1948 union hall and a patio off Riverside that never closes.
36 cafés
Wi-Fi
A café inside the Central Library, Mozart’s on Lake Austin until midnight, a 24-hour bar off Riverside and East Austin coffee bars.
25 cafés
Open late
Coffee cocktails on Fourth Street until 02:00, cake on Lake Austin until midnight and a café off Riverside that never closes.
18 cafésDowntown 33 cafés
Arturo's
Café Crème
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Air-con
- Wheelchair access
Cuvée Coffee
Halcyon
- Outdoor seating
- Air-con
- Open late
Idlewild Coffee
Le Café Crêpe
- Outdoor seating
- Air-con
South Congress & Bouldin 17 cafés
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Meadows Coffeehouse
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Air-con
- Indoor seating
- Card payment
- Wheelchair access
Once Over Coffee Bar
- Wheelchair access
- Specialty
Sightseer Coffee Bar
The Meteor Cafe
Grab & Goat
- Air-con
- Card payment
- Open late
Bouldin Creek Cafe
Café at the Loren
Zilker & South Lamar 14 cafés
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OPA! Greek Cafe
Proud Mary
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Specialty
Barley Bean
Barley Bean
Catahoula Mama's
Funky Sol
Hot L Coffee
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Wheelchair access
Clarksville & Tarrytown 4 cafés
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Indoor seating
- Open late
- Brunch
Desnudo Coffee
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Heartland City Club
UT Campus & West Campus 28 cafés
More about cafés in UT Campus & West Campus
Conscious Cravings
- Vegetarian options
Cypress Bend Cafe
- Air-con
Jester Java
- Takeaway
- Wheelchair access
Littlefield Patio Cafe
Longhorn Coffee Co.
- Card payment
Moontower Cafe
Neko Yubu
Hyde Park & North Loop 11 cafés
More about cafés in Hyde Park & North Loop
Civil Goat Coffee
Double Trouble
- Vegetarian options
- Open late
- Brunch
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
Kick Butt Coffee
- Open by 6am
Lau Lau
Muse Coffee Co
Den Tea Bar
Burnet Road & Rosedale 20 cafés
More about cafés in Burnet Road & Rosedale
Épicerie
Lana’s Cafe
Monkey Nest
34th St Cafe
Austin Chai Wala
Cafe Americano
CaPhe.in Coffee
Highland & Airport Boulevard 8 cafés
Barrett's Coffee
Đậm Coffee Bar
Fat Cats: Organic Coffee & Desserts
- Air-con
Kyoko Coffee
Spokesman
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair access
- Open late
- Specialty
604 Coffee
Brentwood Social House
Cherrywood & Mueller 9 cafés
Cherrywood Coffee House
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian options
- Wheelchair access
- Smoke-free indoors
- Open late
- Brunch
Civil Goat
Streamway Coffee
Bottega
Coffee Cartel
Halcyon
Progress Coffee + Beer
East Austin 34 cafés
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Buzz Mill
Desnudo Coffee
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Air-con
- Indoor seating
- Card payment
- Specialty
Flat Track Coffee
Klerjē Coffee
- Wi-Fi
- Indoor seating
Mercado Sin Nombre
Palomino Coffee
East Riverside 6 cafés
Ani's Day & Night
Café Crème
- Brunch
The Buzz Mill
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Air-con
- Wheelchair access
- 24 hours
- Open by 6am
Cafe Nena'i
Gen Bobabee & Coffee House
Noble Joe Coffee Co.
South Austin 12 cafés
Merfolk's Specialty Coffee
Vegan Yacht
- Outdoor seating
- Vegetarian options
Captain Quackenbush's Coffeehouse
Casa Brasil
Indigo Smart Cafe
Lazydaze
Little City Coffee Roasters
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Coffee chains in Austin
Branches by area
Chain
Starbucks
Show 34 locations
- Burnet Road & Rosedale 2
- Cherrywood & Mueller 3
- Clarksville & Tarrytown 3
- Downtown 8
- East Riverside 3
- Highland & Airport Boulevard 1
- Hyde Park & North Loop 1
- South Austin 1
- South Congress & Bouldin 3
- UT Campus & West Campus 4
- Zilker & South Lamar 5
Chain
Medici Roasting
Show 6 locations
- Clarksville & Tarrytown
- 1101 West Lynn Street
- Downtown
- 200 Congress Ave
- 804 Congress Ave #101
- East Austin
- 1023 Springdale RoadDaily 07:00–19:00
- UT Campus & West Campus
- 2222 Guadalupe StreetDaily 07:00–19:00
- Zilker & South Lamar
- 1100 South Lamar BoulevardDaily 07:00–19:00
Chain
Fleet Coffee
Show 4 locations
- Cherrywood & Mueller
- 2806 Manor RoadDaily 07:00–15:00
- Downtown
- 802 Congress AvenueMon–Thu 07:00–16:00 · Fri 08:00–15:00
- 88 Rainey StreetDaily 07:00–15:00
- East Austin
- 2427 Webberville RoadDaily 07:00–13:30
Chain
Jo's Coffee
Show 4 locations
- Downtown
- 242 West 2nd StreetMon–Fri 07:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–18:00
- Hyde Park & North Loop
- Jo's Coffee Red River, 1000 East 41st StreetSat–Sun 07:00–19:00
- South Austin
- 5532 Manchaca Road
- South Congress & Bouldin
- 1300 South Congress AvenueDaily 07:00–19:00
Chain
Bennu Coffee
- East Austin
- 2001 East Martin Luther King Jr BoulevardOpen 24 hours
- Highland & Airport Boulevard
- 109 Jacob Fontaine Lane
- South Congress & Bouldin
- 515 South Congress AvenueDaily 06:00–01:00
Chain
Houndstooth Coffee
- Burnet Road & Rosedale
- 4200 North Lamar BoulevardDaily 06:30–17:00
- Downtown
- 401 Congress Avenue
- East Austin
- 2823 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #101
Chain
Merit Coffee
- Downtown
- 222 West AvenueMon–Fri 06:30–19:00 · Sat 07:00–19:00 · Sun 07:00–18:00
- Hyde Park & North Loop
- 4615 N Lamar Blvd
- Zilker & South Lamar
- 1105 South Lamar BoulevardDaily 07:00–19:00
Chain
O's Campus Cafe
- UT Campus & West Campus
- UT Campus & West Campus
- 100 West 21st Street
- 201 East 24th Street
Chain
Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
- UT Campus & West Campus
- 2317 Speedway
- 2421 San Antonio StreetMon–Fri 06:30–17:00 · Sat–Sun 07:00–17:00
Chain
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
- Hyde Park & North Loop
- 1000 E 41st St
- UT Campus & West Campus
- 2402 Guadalupe St Ste C
Chain
85°C Bakery Cafe
- Highland & Airport Boulevard
- 6929 Airport BoulevardMon–Thu 08:45–20:00 · Fri–Sun 08:45–20:30
Chain
Alfred Coffee
- Downtown
- 111 E Cesar Chavez St
Chain
Black Fox Coffee Co.
- Downtown
- 321 West 6th StreetMon–Fri 07:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–16:00
Chain
Black Rock Coffee Bar
- East Riverside
- 2301 East Riverside Drive
Chain
Black Sheep Coffee
- Downtown
- 600 Guadalupe StreetMon–Fri 06:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 07:00–19:00
Chain
Dutch Bros Coffee
- Zilker & South Lamar
- 1910 West Ben White Boulevard
Chain
Epoch Coffee
- Hyde Park & North Loop
- 221 West North Loop BoulevardOpen 24 hours
Chain
Intelligentsia Coffee
- Downtown
- 607 West 3rd Street
Chain
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
- Downtown
- 525 N Lamar BlvdDaily 07:00–19:00
Chain
La La Land Kind Café
- South Congress & Bouldin
- 1400 S Congress Ave Ste A102
Chain
La Madeleine
- Cherrywood & Mueller
- 1201 Barbara Jordan BoulevardDaily 07:00–21:30
Chain
Saxbys
- UT Campus & West Campus
- 2222 Rio Grande St
Chain
Summer Moon Coffee
- South Congress & Bouldin
- Summermoon Coffee Bar, 3115 South 1st Street
Chain
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
- Downtown
- 316 W 12th St
Before you sit down
How coffee is ordered in Austin
At most cafés you order and pay at the counter. Texas charges a 6.25% state sales tax, and cities and transit authorities can add up to 2%, for a combined maximum of 8.25%.9 Tipping is optional: in a 2023 national survey, 25% of Americans said they always or often tip when buying coffee, and 40% opposed businesses suggesting tip amounts.10
Kolaches turn up beside the espresso machine. The word comes from the Czech koláč, and Czech settlers in Texas created the klobásník, a sausage-filled version that many Texans also call a kolache.11 Little Brother sells coffee and kolaches from a to-go window in the corner of a hat store on South Congress, and the Carpenter Hotel's coffee bar serves breakfast tacos with the morning coffee.1213
Coffee and cocktails share the bar at several cafés. Better Half on Walsh Street, just west of downtown, prints separate early, late, brunch, espresso, cocktail, wine and beer menus, and Halcyon on Fourth Street serves until 02:00 from Thursday to Saturday.1415 The Meteor on South Congress is an all-day café, a natural wine shop and a boutique bike shop under one roof.16
Summer sets the rhythm. Highs reach 90°F (32°C) on 123 days a year and 100°F (38°C) on 29 of them.1 For coffee after dark, Mozart's on Lake Austin Boulevard is open daily from 07:00 to midnight, and The Buzz Mill on Town Creek Drive, off East Riverside, never closes.1718
What coffee costs in Austin
| Drink | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Cappuccino Regular size, average | US$5.58 Austin average, October 2026 |
| Cappuccino Regular size, typical range | US$4–8 Austin range, October 2026 |
| Espresso or drip coffee Single espresso or house drip | US$3.50 Cheri Coffee and Flowers, Burnet Road, 2026 |
| Latte Espresso with steamed milk | US$4.75 Cheri Coffee and Flowers, Burnet Road, 2026 |
| Matcha Matcha drink | US$6.00 Cheri Coffee and Flowers, Burnet Road, 2026 |
Prices as of October 2026. The cappuccino average and range are Numbeo's, updated on October 28, 2026; the espresso, drip, latte and matcha prices come from the 2026 menu of Cheri Coffee and Flowers on Burnet Road.1920
Sources
- Austin, Texas, Wikipedia, accessed October 2026
- University of Texas at Austin, Wikipedia, accessed October 2026
- About Us, Mozart's Coffee Roasters, accessed October 2026
- Our Story, Texas Coffee Traders, accessed October 2026
- Meet four Austin coffee roasters changing the city's coffee scene, Time Out Austin (May 16, 2018), accessed October 2026
- Lau Lau, Lau Lau, accessed October 2026
- Dậm Coffee Bar, The Infatuation (September 29, 2025), accessed October 2026
- Why Yemeni coffeehouses are thriving around the U.S., including Austin, Associated Press via CultureMap Austin (May 4, 2026), accessed October 2026
- Sales and Use Tax, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, accessed October 2026
- Tipping Culture in America: Public Sees a Changed Landscape, Pew Research Center (November 9, 2023), accessed October 2026
- Kolache, Wikipedia, accessed October 2026
- South Congress, Little Brother, accessed October 2026
- About Carpenter Hotel, Bunkhouse Hotels, accessed October 2026
- Better Half Coffee & Cocktails, Better Half, accessed October 2026
- Warehouse District, Halcyon, accessed October 2026
- The Meteor: Espresso, Champagne, Chain Lube, The Meteor, accessed October 2026
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters: Coffee & Desserts on the Lake, Mozart's Coffee Roasters, accessed October 2026
- The Buzz Mill, The Buzz Mill, accessed October 2026
- Cost of Living in Austin, TX, Numbeo (updated October 28, 2026), accessed October 2026
- Cheri Coffee and Flowers, Cheri Coffee and Flowers (2026 menu), accessed October 2026
- 1928 Austin city plan, Wikipedia, accessed October 2026
- Drag (Austin, Texas), Wikipedia, accessed October 2026
- Hyde Park, Austin, Texas, Wikipedia, accessed October 2026
FAQ
Cafés in Austin: common questions
How much does a cappuccino cost in Austin?
Numbeo's October 2026 average for a regular cappuccino in Austin was US$5.58, in a range of US$4 to US$8. On the 2026 menu at Cheri Coffee and Flowers on Burnet Road, an espresso or a drip coffee costs US$3.50, a latte US$4.75 and a matcha US$6.00. Texas sales tax can bring the combined rate to 8.25%.
Which neighborhood of Austin has the most cafés?
East Austin and Downtown have the most cafés, followed by UT Campus & West Campus. East Austin has the most cafés, just ahead of Downtown, then UT Campus & West Campus and Burnet Road & Rosedale.
Where can you get coffee late at night in Austin?
Mozart's Coffee Roasters on Lake Austin Boulevard is open daily from 07:00 to midnight, and The Buzz Mill on Town Creek Drive, off East Riverside, is open 24 hours. Halcyon on Fourth Street downtown serves until 02:00 from Thursday to Saturday, and Better Half on Walsh Street keeps a separate late menu.
Do you tip at coffee shops in Austin, Texas?
Tipping at Austin coffee shops is optional. In a 2023 Pew Research Center survey, 25% of Americans said they always or often tip when buying coffee, and 40% opposed businesses suggesting tip amounts. Texas charges a 6.25% state sales tax, and local taxes can raise the combined rate to 8.25%.
Where can you drink Vietnamese coffee in Austin?
Đậm Coffee Bar at 609 Clayton Lane, near ACC Highland, specializes in phin coffee, brewed through the small Vietnamese drip filter, and matcha; its menu includes a slow-dripped cà phê sữa đá, iced coffee with condensed milk. It is open 08:00–19:00 on weekdays and 09:00–17:00 at weekends.
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