The weather’s heating up in ATX this week and it has us daydreaming of sitting in the sunshine with an iced latte. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to work and sip, or for a weekend hang with friends and family, these ATX faves never disappoint. Check our list of Awesome Coffee Bars in Austin and let us know your faves in the comments below.
— Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden
121 Pickle Rd. | 1300 E. 4th
Cosmic’s South Austin hot spot is the perfect meetup with friends, or to peacefully sit and work. They have an outdoor patio, gardens, cocktails, and coffee, and they’re dog-friendly. If you haven’t been, you’ve gotta go. It’s also a great place to take out-of-town guests for that quintessential Austin vibe. Cosmic is also super sustainability-focused with their chicken coop composting system also the South location has biological ponds and sustainable water features you can sit by and enjoy. The E. 4th location has a great East Austin vibe with rooftop views of downtown and indoor and outdoor seating.
— Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Mozart’s has the most gorgeous patio with beautiful trees giving ample shade. It always feels cooler there than anywhere else in the summertime, and warm and cozy indoors when it’s cold. Mozart’s has homemade baked goods, coffee, smoothies, and tons more. It’s the perfect spot to work remotely, take a meeting or the kids. We can’t say enough good things about Mozart’s, and they have lovely family-friendly events for the community.
— Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 515 S Congress Ave | 109 Jacob Fontaine Ln, Suite 600
All three of their Austin locations are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They’re locally owned and sustainability-minded, using only fair trade, organic coffee beans. They’re also known for giving back to the community by partnering with local charities for donations and volunteering. Their grab-and-go lunches and dinners are sourced from local businesses, which you can enjoy either indoors or out. They also have plenty of free parking, which is just…awesome.
— Meanwhile Brewing
3901 Promontory Point Dr.
This brewery and tap room has awesome coffee and espresso as well as five food trucks to nosh from while you hang out at their giant, beautiful property. Meanwhile is a great place to work from, but it’s also super family-friendly (think plenty of space to run and play, as well as a playground) if you want to take the kids. Either way, you can soak up the sunshine while sipping a latte, beer, or wine, and enjoy their top-notch food trucks.
— Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Dr.
Located off East Riverside, this coffeehouse and bar serves up coffee, food, and spirits. They also boast an array of craft brews from all over the state, and a large selection of rotating infused liquors. You can hang out in the fort or their massive backyard and patio, catch some comedy or live music, and play yard games. If you’re looking to catch a buzz — caffeinated or otherwise — head to this lumberjack-themed bar, where wood-chopping skills are recommended but not required.
—Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St.
If the little ones are keeping you from getting a solid night of z’s, you can start to feel human again at Bouldin Creek via their variety of coffee drinks. You can also choose from their solid cocktail and beer selection—all of which pair well with any of the items on their extensive vegetarian menu. This is another great spot for meetings, remote working, or a cozy, delicious time with friends and family.
— Radio Coffee and Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd.| Radio East – 3504 Montopolis Dr.
On the coffee front, Radio serves Stumptown, which sources the best coffees in the world and maintains a focus on building relationships with the farmers behind the beans. When it comes to beer, they’ve got tons of taps—including local favorites like 512 Brewing and Austin Beerworks. They also serve wine and cocktails including creative boozy-coffee mashups. You can also check out which food trucks each location is currently featuring here.
— Halcyon
218 W 4th St. | 1905 Aldrich Street, #110
Halcyon’s two Austin locations are coffee shops by day and lounges by night. These hip spots offer fresh comfort food, espresso, and craft cocktails and have happy hour Monday through Friday from 4-8 pm, and all day on Sundays. Don’t forget to check out their weekend brunch here.
— The Brew & Brew
500 San Marcos St. Ste 105
The Brew & Brew has a promise that’s basic but brilliant: good beans, good beers. This Eastside establishment has a full espresso bar and 38 beers on tap, as well as a wine club membership and tastings. Drop in for one of their coffee drinks, as well as breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and check out their huge menu of great coffee, food, cocktails, beer, and more.
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Originally contributed by Sam Sumpter, edited by Do512Family.
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