Best Cafes with Food in Austin

Flitch Coffee

Govalle

Rotating specialty roasters including Onyx, Proud Mary & Creature Coffee served from a vintage 1952 Spartan trailer

EL TIGRE COFFEE ROASTERS

Central East Austin

Austin roaster crafting organic, direct-sourced blends in a retrofitted Airstream with espresso and drip options

Houndstooth Coffee

Rosedale

Austin staple investing in top-tier espresso equipment for consistently excellent pulls and thoughtful pour overs

Sightseer Coffee Bar

Bouldin Creek

Women-owned roaster sourcing exclusively from women growers, with Ethiopian single origins and direct relationships

Summer Moon Coffee (South 1st)

Dawson

Local roaster known for unique wood-fired, oak-roasted coffee and signature moon milk in original location

Idlewild Coffee

Downtown Austin

Downtown espresso bar nestled in a skate shop serving quality shots and welcoming specialty coffee community

Polyphonic Coffee

South Austin

Far South Austin espresso bar featuring rotating North American roasters and seasonal drink menus

Sa-Tén @ Canopy

Govalle

Japanese-inspired cafe pouring specialty coffee and espresso drinks in minimalist Govalle digs with hojicha lattes and toast

Try Hard Coffee Roasters

East Austin

East Austin coffee hub with specialty espresso, a DJ booth, and a lively outdoor patio that doubles as a creative community space

Monkey Nest Coffee

Brentwood

Fair-trade focused community hub with single-origin offerings and healthy food menu in spacious Brentwood setting

Radio Coffee & Beer

South Lamar

House-roasted beans from RCB Roasters with Seattle-influenced espresso bar in a renovated 1940s Austin house

Fleet Coffee

Blackshear-Prospect Hill

Intimate East Austin espresso bar with rotating single-origin options and inventive specialty drink creations

Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar

Cherry Creek

South Austin cafe pouring Amaya Roasting Co., transitioning to natural wine bar by night

Merit Coffee

Zilker

Texas roaster with nearly a decade sourcing and roasting sustainably-sourced beans, plus pour over options

Houndstooth Coffee

Downtown Austin

Austin roaster's downtown flagship pouring quality espresso and house roasts in a spacious, work-friendly setting

Klerje Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

Elegant East Austin spot pouring world-class roasters like Onyx, Ilse, and Metric with meticulous technique

Houndstooth Coffee

Rogers Hill

Austin roaster outpost in Rogers Hill with well-trained baristas and varied brewing options in a work-friendly space

Houndstooth Coffee

Chestnut

Expert espresso and pour over program with house-roasted single origin beans in a spacious, barista-driven cafe

Medici Roasting - Springdale

Austin roaster since 2006 crafting breathtaking single-origin pourovers in a spacious, light-filled cafe

Merit Coffee

Downtown Austin

Texas roaster serving sustainably sourced, fresh-roasted coffee with Bakery Lorraine pastries in Seaholm District

Medici Roasting

Old West Austin

House-turned-cafe pouring sustainable, direct-trade single origins alongside French press and espresso drinks

Epoch Coffee - Village

North Shoal Creek

Austin staple since 2006 serving carefully brewed espresso drinks with welcoming, community-focused vibes

Texas Coffee Traders Cafe

Govalle

Original East Austin roaster since 1994, roasting daily on-site with 30 years of direct sourcing experience

Halcyon

Downtown Austin

Guest roaster program and full bar hybrid serving espresso drinks alongside craft cocktails downtown

Once Over Coffee Bar

Bouldin Creek

Specialty coffee with single-origin offerings and expert baristas, plus a serene creekside patio in Bouldin Creek

Summer Moon Coffee

North Burnet

Local roaster known for wood-fired coffee roasting and fair-trade beans in North Burnet

Bean Machine

Govalle

East Austin espresso bar focused on balanced, thoughtfully crafted drinks in a relaxed patio setting

Malone Specialty Coffee

Northwest Austin

Austin roastery serving small-batch, sample-roasted specialty grade beans with rotating drip coffee selections

Epoch Coffee

North Loop

North Loop neighborhood staple serving espresso and brewed coffee with latte art in a welcoming, 24-hour setting

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.

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery

Blackshear-Prospect Hill

In-house roaster and cafe serving dialed-in espresso with industrial-chic vibes on Austin's East Side

Lucky Lab Coffee Co.

Hyde Park

College district coffeehouse with handcrafted espresso drinks and a sprawling pet-friendly patio

The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop

Crestview

Neighborhood coffee bar with meticulously sourced beans from trusted small roasters and natural wine program

Patika Coffee

Downtown Austin

Downtown kiosk serving espresso drinks and house-baked goods with sidewalk seating on West 4th Street

Bennu Coffee Highland

Highland

24-hour coffeehouse pouring organic, fair trade beans via French press service and espresso

Spokesman Coffee

St. Elmo

In-house roastery with café vibes by day and bar energy by night, serving their own expertly roasted beans

Bennu Coffee on Congress

Greater South River City

24-hour organic & fair trade coffee with French press service, plus the original recipe behind Chameleon Cold Brew

Talisman Coffee Co.

Pecan Springs-Springdale

Family farm-to-cup operation serving their own shade-grown, honey-processed Nicaraguan single origin

Trianon Coffee

Las Brisas

Family-owned roaster crafting small-batch coffee by hand since 1985 with fresh bagels and breakfast tacos

Afuga Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

Espresso-focused cafe on the hike-and-bike trail serving flat whites and specialty drinks near East Cesar Chavez

Summer Moon Coffee (Mobile Moon)

South Congress

Wood-fired organic coffee from a mobile trailer serving fair-trade beans in a South Austin church lot

Neighbor Coffee & Friends - Burnet

Rosedale

In-house roastery crafting signature lattes and espresso drinks with small-batch beans and scratch-made pastries

Civil Goat

North University

In-house roaster near UT campus offering pour overs, specialty lattes, and direct-to-door coffee subscriptions

Medici Roasting

Zilker

Austin roaster serving single origins since 2006 with pastries from Easy Tiger and specialty tea selection

Terrible Love

Hyde Park

Hyde Park espresso bar featuring signature house-made syrups like grapefruit brown sugar alongside classic cortados

Summer Moon Coffee

Tech Ridge

Austin-based roaster with signature moon milk and spacious two-level setup in Tech Ridge

Flat Track Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

Austin roaster with retro-industrial space blending specialty coffee and bicycle culture in East Cesar Chavez

Clover Coffee

Milwood

Neighborhood coffee truck serving seasonal lattes and espresso drinks with thoughtful touches and pastries

Barrett's Coffee

Highland

In-house roaster serving carefully profiled beans for pour over and espresso with standout signature sesame lattes

Medici Roasting - Domain

North Burnet

Austin roaster serving handpicked single origins since 2006 with skilled baristas and quality latte art

Medici Roasting

West Campus

In-house roastery serving French press, single-origin, and direct-trade coffees across from UT campus since 2008

Bennu Coffee

Chestnut

24-hour organic & fair trade coffee with French press service, rotating beans from Texas Coffee Traders

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Downtown Austin

Philadelphia roaster's Austin outpost crafting quality blends with serious attention to sourcing and roasting

Lau Lau

North University

Asian American specialty coffee shop blending traditional flavors with creative seasonal drinks and dim sum pastries

Lamppost Coffee

Elm Fork

Golden Bean award-winning roaster with multiple Austin locations serving fresh-roasted, globally sourced coffee

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