50 Best Cafes in Austin

“Stop in for a Pastrami breakfast sandwich, it’s 🔥 amazing!“

“Visited Austin for a few days and looked up a brunch spot to hit up… the name caught my attention and it did not disappoint! The kimchi hash was phenomenal! And you can never go wrong w a smoked salmon bagel! We will definitely be back when in the area! Staff was attentive, nice and the atmosphere was great! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great ice cream and great service“

“The food and service are both excellent.“

“I was in court down the street and stopped by this place during lunch break to eat. Its PERFECT if you have business at the courthouse and have to get a quick bite to eat. The quesadillas were perfect. Wait time around 1230 wasnt too long either.“

“I visited the Austin Public Library recently and honestly loved the experience. The place is peaceful, well-organized, and the atmosphere feels so calm. The staff is friendly and always ready to help. It’s a great spot for reading, studying, or just spending some quiet time. Definitely one of my favorite places in Austin.“

“Love the fish tacos and the friendly staff. also, to sit outside in December was dreamy!“

“Pretty good milk tea .I like iced mango milk tea and brown sugar milk tea.“

“Perfect neighborhood spot for an after school treat 🍨“

“great place to eat vegan!“

“Best coffee in Austin! We were stoked with our flat whites and extra shot caps. And vegemite toast!! I love BBQ but sometimes you just need that little taste of home. What more could an Aussie and Austin ask for?“

“Billie is always our waitress ! She's always so kind and friendly to talk to!“

“Amazing coffee and pastries… The owner was lovely!“

“I had the Turkey and Bacon Paninini with avocado spread. It was delicious. Though I was the one who ordered a sandwich and a berry smoothie, also delicious. The cook was anticipatory and put a sandwich in two different baskets thinking my husband was gonna’ share. That was impressive. Will definitely come back, try the waffles. It’s a small quaint place and a great stopover for waiting to go to an appointment.“

“So grateful for Austin Tea Xchange and their support of Bee Cave MS. I’m a personal and professional patron of this family owned business. Thank you for what you do for our community!“

“Placed a special order for a Valentine's cake that is probably the best chocolate cake I've ever had in my life - their bakery is fantastic! The cake did arrive a day after I thought I'd requested it for so this could've been my mistake. The delivery fee also seemed a little high BUT the cake made it absolutely worth it. So so yummy, highly recommend.

We also have Patika come to our office once a month for taco catering. We consistently have 300+ people that love their tacos and eat them every month. No complaints for the tacos, bagels, or any other baked goods they make - it's all delicious!“

“Great food and service at Kerby Lane! I took my daughter and grandkids out for breakfast. We were able to order our favorite ham and cheese omelette! The waitress was super friendly and went above and beyond to get exactly what we wanted in a timely manner.“

“I actually love Community Garden! Very solid coffee and it has a real dedication to putting on a variety of events throughout the week. I particularly enjoy their DJ and listening session nights. Plus they have a doodling night that I have been dying to go to. Plus the space is so gorgeous that it makes me want to hang there

They manage to make very solid acai bowls alongside solid snacking foods, which I just find very impressive.

And while I would love to study there at night with a laptop, it's been a nice experience to try and unplug instead. Give it a shot!“

“me encanta el producto las barritas de limón el licuado riquísimos preparados por Reyna benitez“

“they have really good donuts. my co workers loved them. now I have to do donut runs every 2 weeks.“

“Wow! What a cool hotel! AND noon checkout?!!! Sweet! I’ll be back!“

“Amazing customer service by the bike shop mechanic! Above and beyond to ensure I left happy! They have earned my business for all bike needs going forward. Highly recommended!“

“I received the warmest customer service from Sofia and Brent! I'm always an indecisive person so I always take long to order, but their patience was so kind and the quality of drinks they made was amazing! I got a lavender matcha and a fruit loops latte, and soooo recommend it! They were super tasty, welcoming environment and super cool staff! :)“

“Eberley made the absolute best Iced Bennu with pecan flavor. I asked her what the most popular iced coffee is and voila. WOW. I am making this my new meeting spot with friends - your 2001 East MLK location. Stay great and see you all soon! PS: I am a coffee snob and when I tell you this iced coffee was amazing, well, it was (smile). Great way to kickstart the day.“

“great place with great employees“

“Best Coffee Shop in the World! Hands( and horns!) Down! GREAT HOUSE BLEND! I have it shipped to New Mexico! And the Coffeeshop is the BEST in the World! 🤔PLEASE don't TELL anyone! I do NOT want it to get too crowded! 😎😅💞✊“

“This place is another delishhh spot�“

“so, I loved this little place! I went in because its labled "nursery" as well as coffee! no plants for sale yet but "B" said soon! I went around town and came back for my coffee! I ordered a carmel macchiato (not on the menu) the staff had no issues with that ♡ I was so happy with it! there's little journals they have out to take next to the register.. im a writer a plant person annnnnnd coffee is life so this was like heaven in Austin! cool place to visit! ill definitely make it back if im ever back in Texas! -thank you ♡♡♡“

“We went for lunch. This place was awesome, it had a very nice atmosphere and the girls attending were kind. The food was also very tasty as well as their lattes, we had their Texas Wagyu Hot Dog and Corned Beef Sandwich, the corned beef sandwich has a strong pickled flavor and spicy (or you can skip the jalapeños) so if you like that I’ll definitely recommend trying it. They also give you a great amount of fries that we couldn’t even finish them but not a problem at all!
They have plenty options of seating, inside with the tables, bar, counter and booth. Outside they have tables and high stools.“

“Literally my favorite food in Austin. Always fresh, healthy, delicious, and the baristas are all excellent--perfect espresso drinks, great music, and most important of all the music is 🔥🔥🔥
Someone behind the counter made a joke about the movie Flubber, 10/10 would recommend“

“I can’t place the exact flavor profile but the Somang Latte is DELICIOUS and not overly sweet. It’s got a specific taste I just can’t put my finger on (making this review less than helpful, ha) but I think about it a lot, it is so good. This little coffee shop tucked inside Hana market right when you walk in is a gem.“

“I like Galaxy Cafe. I have food sensitivities, so being able to find delicious, nutritious, gluten-free food is a godsend. And, my friends who aren’t as health conscious can find things they like, too. 😊 Prices are reasonable. I just have one question: can someone tell me why the location on Mesa is so dang dark lately? It’s depressing and I can’t see my colorful plate. Part of my enjoyment is seeing a colorful plate, but if I can’t see it… I have never noticed this being the case at West Lynn or Brodie.“

“I ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich and it was delicious! I’ve had their chicken quesadilla which was really yummy as well.

I like that they use focaccia bread, it takes the flavor to another level. The chicken slices are on the thin side for the price, but that makes it easier to eat and enjoy with the bacon and additions (lettuce, tomatoes and onions), it’s more like a panini sandwich since it’s all grilled.

Very tasty, highly recommended!“

“Flightpath is really the only coffee thst is even drinkable in Hyde Park, and it vastly outshines the rest if the area as an honest-to-god cafe, with lots of space, snack and light food options, all for prices that make sense. Unfortunately, one must take stars for an unconscionable ADA experience — the place is de facto inaccessible. I’ve also found the bathrooms are poorly thought out, with no way to see if occupied, in a cramped hallway. Also the extra chair in there… yk.“

“A Cesar Chavez coffee icon, small very friendly coffee shop and cycle shop by gas station, close to downtown. This place serves amazing coffee with very friendly service.

Very cool place to hang out as well while you enjoy your cup of joe, be it regular black or a made to order drink. I got a black coffee which had subtle notes and chocolatey finish. The cappuccino was extra hot just the way i wanted. The staff were all kind.“

“This is a really nice place to get something sweet and study. I tried the nutella crepe w strawberry and banana and it was bussing. It has a nice atmosphere and great sunlight. One thing I want to mention is the vents may be a bit loud, but it's a good white noise if youre into that“

“The Quad Espresso was fantastic!“

“This place was excellent! I had a boozy salted caramel Iced coffee that was amazing.The cinnamon roll french toast was delicious with fresh fruit and an ooey gooey drizzle. The Floridian omelette was rich and full of flavor. The grits were so creamy, I requested some cheese on top but it honestly didn't need any. the Bacqueza Omelette was savory and smokey with just enough spice and creaminess from the cream cheese. Our server Isaiah was polite and provided us great service. The only issue we had was how rude and uninterested the hostess was.“

“My daughter started working here and I had to visit during lunch for a take-out order:

*Chicken salad sandwich with chips and fresh firey red salsa!

From zilker elem to ut grad school...texas french bread has been there for us...now she and the TFB Team are there for you!“

“Promptly seated, food was quickly prepped and turned out delicious, and some of the staff have these nice little quirks and personal touches to their work. Would be happy to eat here again!“

“I love eating at Kerbey Lane during my visits to Austin. My favorite dish is the Migas with the queso sauce and a side of pancakes. This pairing satisfies my need for something salty and sweet for breakfast. I feel that you won't be disappointed with whichever dish you choose. I strongly recommend this restaurant for solo dining or group gatherings.“

“What an amazing place that we always enjoy. The food is 5-Star and we were lucky to catch the Founder-Johnny Nicholas. We be Rollin’ and Tumblin’ Friday night!“

“I love Gabriel’s! Everything on the menu is excellent! Wonderful and professional wait staff!! Oscar is the best; so helpful and thoughtful! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us!“

“I love 34th St Cafe! It is the perfect spot for lunch with friends, or date-night intimate dinner. Such a great selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches and fine dining like salmon and risotto. Love all their food and am a die-hard fan of their coconut cake any time of the day or night!!! Excellent customer service and consistently delicious food!“

“I enjoy so much our weekday brunch, I came with a bunch of friends. The service was great and food was delicious. We will come back soon! Thank you so much Red River Cafe for your fast and friendly service.“

“The food at The Dive is always outstanding!! Check out their breakfast tacos and Thursday night specials. My family always asks for food from the Dive!“

“I stopped in here to eat before my drive back to Corpus after a full day working. I had a crab cake and the lamb chops with the mushroom risotto, both of which were excellent. Very good food, good portion sizes, and very good ambiance. I think the owner was in that night, who checked to see if I was enjoying my meal and thanked me for coming in. I would have ordered dessert, but by the time I finished it was past 7pm and had a 3.5 hour drive ahead of me. My only "complaint" was the price point - it was a bit on the spendy side, but definitely worth the experience. Would definitely recommend paying this place a visit.“

“This place had the 1st real Italian food, me and my wife have had since we moved from New York 5 months ago everything was delicious. We'll be back Perry and Wendy Rosen“

“Thank you for being the only place open during the ice storm!! It felt cozy & warm and gave me a feeling of normalcy during this crazy time. ❤️“

“My wife and I had a wonderful lunch experience here on a relaxing Friday afternoon. The burgers were fantastic, the potato salad and tomato soup excellent, and the iced tea refreshing. They have really nice outside seating that is shaded, coupled with a very nice indoor space. If you are in River Place or nearby, this place is a great lunch option. Their prices cannot be beat, and the lady who took our order and made our food was very helpful and kind.“