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Austin's specialty coffee scene is inseparable from the city's wider creative identity. What started with a handful of roaster-cafes has grown into one of the most vibrant third-wave coffee cultures in the South, and it's still expanding fast.
Downtown Austin serves as the hub, with the highest concentration of specialty shops in the city.
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Houndstooth Coffee
North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art
Opens at 7:00 AM
Medici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment
Opens at 4:30 AM
Lau Lau
North University
Asian American specialty coffee shop blending traditional flavors with creative seasonal drinks and dim sum pastries
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
Old West Austin
Coffee and cocktails converge in Old West Austin with espresso drinks, all-day brunch, and a full bar program.
Opens at 8:00 AM
Proud Mary Coffee
Zilker
Portland-roasted single origins with extensive pour over menu and house-made pancakes in a bustling Zilker cafe
Opens at 7:00 AM
Mercado Sin Nombre
Holly
Impact-driven café spotlighting specialty Mexican coffee from small farms alongside creative maíz criollo offerings
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art
Opens at 7:00 AMBetter Half Coffee & Cocktails
Old West Austin
Coffee and cocktails converge in Old West Austin with espresso drinks, all-day brunch, and a full bar program.
Opens at 8:00 AM
Praxis Coffee Roasters
Mercado Heights
Coffee roaster and truck serving single-origin Texas beans with knowledgeable staff in South Austin
Opens at 7:00 AM
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events
Opens at 7:00 AM
Intelligentsia Coffee Shoal Creek Coffeebar
Downtown Austin
Specialty coffee pioneer's downtown outpost showcasing direct-trade beans and meticulous roasting standards
Opens at 6:30 AM
Jo's Coffee – Sixth & Lavaca
Downtown Austin
Downtown location serving La Colombe coffee with skilled baristas in a newly renovated space near 6th Street's heart
Opens at 7:00 AMEspresso Focused
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North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art
Opens at 7:00 AMMedici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment
Opens at 4:30 AMLau Lau
North University
Asian American specialty coffee shop blending traditional flavors with creative seasonal drinks and dim sum pastries
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowBetter Half Coffee & Cocktails
Old West Austin
Coffee and cocktails converge in Old West Austin with espresso drinks, all-day brunch, and a full bar program.
Opens at 8:00 AMPraxis Coffee Roasters
Mercado Heights
Coffee roaster and truck serving single-origin Texas beans with knowledgeable staff in South Austin
Opens at 7:00 AMMercado Sin Nombre
Holly
Impact-driven café spotlighting specialty Mexican coffee from small farms alongside creative maíz criollo offerings
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 66Houndstooth Coffee
North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art
Opens at 7:00 AMMedici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment
Opens at 4:30 AMMozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events
Opens at 7:00 AM
Sa-Tén @ Canopy
Govalle
Japanese-inspired cafe pouring specialty coffee and espresso drinks in minimalist Govalle digs with hojicha lattes and toast
Opens at 7:00 AMMercado Sin Nombre
Holly
Impact-driven café spotlighting specialty Mexican coffee from small farms alongside creative maíz criollo offerings
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Summer Moon Coffee
Village At Western Oaks
Austin-based chain known for wood-roasted coffee and signature 'moon milk' sweet cream in a suburban setting
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