50 Best Cafes in Austin

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

“great place to eat vegan!“

“Great ice cream and great service“

“The food and service are both excellent.“

“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.“

“This place is another delishhh spot�“

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

“It's hard to overstate how much i appreciate Arturo's. Best $6 spent to soak in a little bit of that sweet bob dylan vibe and kind energy. Little slice of old austin. Truly appreciate the space they put together and them feeding and caffeinating me every day. Thank you Arturos <3“

“I love this place. I found it while I was doing some regular medical treatments and it always hit the spot. The bagel breakfast sandwiches are perfect. Today I stopped in for the first time in a while. I had the green grilled cheese and it was just what I needed, along with an iced latte. I'm always comfortable coming in and sitting to eat alone. The staff clearly enjoys what they do and are very welcoming. I always like the music, too.“

“Perfect neighborhood spot for an after school treat 🍨“

“I love Kerbey Lane and make sure to make a stop any time I come visit Austin. I had actually never been to the original location, and was pleasantly surprised but how quaint and clean it was! Catherine was attentive and quick, the service was spectacular. I had the lemon poppy seed French toast which was out of this world!!! Should be a permanent staple on the menu it was that incredible. My mom had the eggs Benedict and she loved it too!“

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

“Mr Ralph Carico is an amazing, committed and caring professional, He is a true master of his craft and is able to impart complex information on stock trading, With the help of Ralph Carico am debt free.“

“I’ve been coming to kerbey lane literally all 25 years of my existence and i’ve literally never had a better server than Johnny today. He was super friendly, and literally so nice. i love kerbey because i can literally order whatever i want with unlimited customizations. i will say i hate the new decor, i feel like they’re trying too hard to be upscale, but thats not going to stop me from coming.“

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

“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.“

“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?“

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

“love this place! nice selection of beer and great bartenders!“

“I visit Petalia almost every morning for my favorite Mocha Latte extra hot! The baristas are SO sweet and Friendly! I would highly recommend Petalia and I don’t have to wait in any long lines to get my delicious coffee in the morning! 🥰♥️🙌🏼☕️☀️“

“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!“

“I stopped by the community garden last Saturday morning to pick up some starter plants. I went because I wanted to get a head start on my vegetable patch this year. The staff member who helped me was knowledgeable about which plants would do well in our current weather. She took the time to explain the different varieties of tomatoes available. I appreciated that she answered all my questions about soil and watering. The plants were well-maintained and healthy looking. I found exactly what I was looking for without any issues. The checkout process was straightforward and efficient. It was a pleasant and productive visit.“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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! 😎😅💞✊“

“great place with great employees“

“We had a great experience today!!!! They have never disappointed us. We first learned about their million dollar bacon. It’s to die for !!! The entire staff is friendly, very accommodating, and made great suggestions.“

“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! :)“

“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 spot for healthy food. I got the matcha and smoked salmon toast. Very fresh ingredients and quick turn around. Great stop to take a break from shopping in the domain.“

“I absolutely love the atmosphere here; being right next to a bike shop gives the space such a unique, active energy. You really can’t go wrong with this spot—the baristas are incredibly welcoming and the overall experience is always top-notch“

“The Quad Espresso was fantastic!“

“Fantastic stop in downtown Austin with such a fun, welcoming vibe. The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a great local coffee spot—casual, energetic, and a perfect place to take a break or catch up with friends. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the service moved quickly even with the steady crowd.

I tried the chia drink this visit, and it was definitely a great choice—refreshing, flavorful, and a nice change from the usual coffee order. Everything felt fresh and well made. I didn’t try the coffee this time, but with Jo’s reputation, I’ll absolutely be back to give it a shot next visit.

If you’re in downtown Austin and looking for a cool local spot with great drinks and an awesome atmosphere, Jo’s is definitely worth the stop!“

“Wow the portions here are awesome! The food quality was clean which mattered because we were looking for something that was filling but not greasy. Their coffee was also very tasty. They are Asian inspired which means they have a twist of unique flavors; we even had a Japanese cheesecake.“

“I honestly wish I could give this place even more stars. The coffee is always fresh and good and they put time and effort into their drinks. Usually, it’s a pain to support small businesses in Austin, but Minimo has kept me coming back nearly every day. Their Matcha is very good too. I don’t drink Matcha since I went to Japan because the Matcha here gives me horrible stomach issues. They got me to try the Matcha once and it was actually very very good and didn’t hurt my stomach. They’re always coming up with new drinks and if you ask the employees what they like they tend to have the best pics and the best recommendations. All of the employees are very, very kind and generous. Never once in my life have I been to a coffee shop where I felt like I was actually friends with them and not just the fact that they know me because I get the exact same drinks and I go to the same places every day lol. They’ve seen me in different states and through my ups and downs and they’re always super kind and the coffee definitely helps lol. But seriously if you’re thinking about getting coffee or matcha I would go here. Parking can be a little bit of a pain so go after 12 pm most days! Especially during their events it’s better to go later. They are also extremely kind to animals and dogs. My Service dog loved it and she got a dog cookie! Their mochi donuts are great too especially the blueberry! And at least my knowledge they don’t charge for milk substitutions!“

“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 ♡♡♡“

“Jessica is very welcoming and recommended me vegetarian options. Food is homemade, tasty, fresh and you can tell Jessica and the team put their heart in every single detail.
Centric location and budget-friendly.
I highly recommend Miranda's Cafe.“

“My new fav authentic Mexican restaurant!!! There are many subpar options in the 512, but this is not one of them. I moved from the Houston area and missed the taste of reaaalllll Mexican dishes. The coffee is 10/10 too! Not to mention, they are Latina and women owned. The entire staff and owner are lovely! Free parking in the lot attached.“

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

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

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

“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.“

“Best pancakes and great sweet potato fries!“

“One of the great coffee houses of the world. Granted Ive not got a very sophisticated palate for the coffee aromatics. But to me the coffee is perfect. But I love the space if i need to work or play chess they provide a space that is the perfect blend of community and productivity.“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

“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“

“HiLand MarketCafe is a fantastic little spot that manages to combine the convenience of a market with the charm of a proper cafe all in one place. The food and drinks are fresh and well prepared, which is something you do not always expect from a convenience style setup but this place consistently delivers. Whether you are stopping in for a quick coffee in the morning or grabbing a bite to eat during the day, the quality never disappoints. The staff is always friendly and efficient, making every visit quick and pleasant. It has become a regular part of my routine and I recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and enjoyable everyday stop.“