50 Best Cafes in Austin

“My favorite east side coffee shop/ breakfast stop. Love the breakfast burrito with tri tip and the breakfast sandwich is awesome! Also have great coffee and burgers! Save this place from closing down! The property got bought out and they need a new location! Best memories I have of Austin started at Cenote for our company meetings.“

“Came here to especially try the Rachel. We added the cucumber salad, collards greens and cheesecake. A throw away piece of chess pie was given to us to try…. EVERTHING was mouthwatering delish. Highly recommend the drive to try this establishment. Well done! Will come again when I visit from Minnesota.“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“It’s a beautiful library with access to computers and a wide selection of books, including many in different languages. You’ll also find brochures and maps highlighting the various events happening throughout the month. Highly recommended!“

“I've been thinking about how to write this review since last night, when I visited Bouldin Creek Cafe for dinner after a long day of travel.
Normally I don't have to think very hard, but this place definitely has me searching for new adjectives to describe just how unbelievably good my food was.
Let me just keep it simple. The breakfast tacos contained tofu scramble that I will never forget. I'm going to tell my kids about this tofu scramble. If I ever become a professor, I'm going to teach a class about this tofu scramble. It was the most incredible application of flavor to taste buds I think I've ever had.
The staff were also extremely kind, knowledgeable, and very willing to tolerate my menu-indecision ?.
Even the other customers were kind and friendly. That isn't normally something you can really credit to the establishment, but I have no doubt that the quality of food and the general atmosphere of the cafe had at least something to do with attracting such nice people.
I don't care if you are vegan, vegetarian, omnivorous, or have never eaten a vegetable in your life. You owe it to yourself to come and eat here.

Dietary restrictions: EVERYTHING is either vegan or can be made vegan.“

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

“A friend and I went here for a quick matcha stop before walking over to Franklins BBQ and we got the Magick Matcha drink and the Pink Dream. Bunny the barista was kind and a joy to talk to! Both of the drinks were so fun - colorful and very tasty. This is in a little food truck Park with a few other trucks, would absolutely recommend stopping by! I know I'll be back.“

“A solid four star diner. The menu is extensive, and there are many options for anyone with food restrictions, and the seasonal menu is usually good and inspired.

Getting a table can take quite a while most times, and the food and drinks generally take ages to get to the table. The servers are almost always nice and competent, though.

In general, it's a consistent and good dining experience, just expect long wait timed for the table, the food, and the drinks.“

“Today was our first-time using Patika to cater a breakfast for our company's monthly board meeting and we will definitely be ordering from them for every board meeting/ breakfast meeting moving forward! The food was amazing, the service was exceptional, and they had everything packaged perfectly. So happy to have found them and can't wait for our next breakfast meeting!!“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

“These guys are awesome! Great food, service and atmosphere. I eat here at least twice a week!“

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

“good sevice and great food“

“Their food variety and taste was excellent, not the typical te-mex restaurant, besides the service was great as well.“

“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?“

“Japanese style curry was really good, had a nice kick to it. The staff were very friendly, plenty of seats but kinda close to one another. Outdoor seating available as well. Good spot for working - although relatively close wasn't overly loud at all“

“I love everything about Arturo’s! The service is exceptional, love the vibes and the breakfast tacos are delicious! (The Worx is my favorite.) Don’t be deceived by the small entry and front counter area - there is a spacious underground dining space that has plenty of seating and awesome art.“

“I walk here about 3 times a week on a mile loop. They need to tone it down with their delicious strawberry mint matcha because I have that thing sucked down only halfway back home. It doesn't last. Lol. Needless to say it my go to coffee place.“

“One of my favorite spots in town. A great, authentic neighborhood spot with a city feel and the best music / DJs. They support local musicians, artisans, chefs - always a good line up of music and pop-ups. I appreciate the menu has variety but stays simple. I always enjoy the wine; have also tried the açaí bowls and sandwiches, made with care and good ingredients.“

“That's great. That's the best option.“

“So cute and a good study spot. Great ambiance. Drinks are not always consistent and wouldn't recommend getting drinks with steamed milk here. Inside and outside spots. Parking can be difficult sometimes.

Parking: Try to park on the roads behind flightpath. You'll have to walk.“

“I got a drip coffee with soy milk and my fiancée got a vanilla latte. My coffee was good, a little cooler than I usually prefer but the quality of the beans more than made up for it. My fiancées latte was quite possibly the best latte either of us have ever had. Incredibly smooth and flavourful.
The ambiance and atmosphere was cozy and rustic, and the customer service was amazing. The baristas that served us were super fun and seemed to genuinely be having a good time.
NOTE; There are no tacos or "real food" at this location, there are pastries and a few fridge sandwiches. So if you're looking for a meal, check elsewhere. But if you want incredibly tasty coffee... here's your jam.“

“great place with great employees“

“Great coffee in a great part of town. The only down side is that the baristas are typically a little too busy to acknowledge customers in line right away and you can usually guarantee that you won't find seating inside. But if you need great coffee to go and you're not in a hurry, then this is the place for you.“

“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. ❤️“

“Awesome place great atmosphere and really nice customer service“

“Desilicious cafe is great. We ordered food from this place for our event and food was great and delicious. Delivered on time and everything was done very professionally. We highly recommend this place“

“Good food, drinks and great service!“

“We had the Great Pumpkin pizza w/ sausage and it was the most perfect pizza I've ever eaten. The textures, flavors, and quality of ingredients were top tier. Even the sourdough crust was legit. Well done to the Meteor team—I'll be thinking about this pizza for a long time.“

“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!“

“So far I have had every soup that they had to offer and they are all amazing. Even though they're building burned down if you go in the back you'll see that they have a fresco dining that is such a beautiful scenery. I recommend this place!“

“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'm not embarrassed to say that the baristas came to know my order and name over the course of my four years in Austin. The baristas are super cool and friendly, and it feels like a family. The setting and location are perfect, and of course there's no other drink like the Iced Turbo. I have often returned to Texas and made sure to stay at the Hotel San Jose so that I can be steps away from my favorite coffee spot. If you love coffee don't leave town without going to one of the Jo's locations in Austin, TX.“

“Wonderful hidden gem, love the atmosphere here, great outdoor seating, And some good spots inside too. Love sitting in the back under the mirror and reading, or working on my laptop. Their matchaattes are also incredible, not to mention delicious pour overs“

“Great spot everyone should try it out“

“I was craving a smoothie, so I ordered from Uber Eats and theirs was so delicious!“

“I came here with some friends and we shopped for a while and they got our food. They have by far the best macaroons I have ever tried! Their iced coffee is great as well! Once we ordered there was no table number given to us so we just waited. Other than that I would definitely come back!“

“Daphne at the register is very helpful and kind, she definitely made my experience a pleasant one.
Food was fresh and tasted good, Voodoo Matcha is amazing,must try!
We went on a Saturday and it does get very busy but they do the best they can to fulfill the orders.
If you are not the patient type that likes to sit outside and enjoy the weather go elsewhere on the weekend.

Dietary restrictions: Corn tortillas available“

“Great place to have a good time w friends“

“Very tasty ( Ferrero Crepé)“

“All around, I could not have asked for a better experience! I had the Lion's Mane Quiche and French Onion soup. My wife had the Gnocchetti and Frites. I am a sucker for French Onion soup and it did not disappoint! Everything was delicious! The total bill included alcohol.“

“The Butternut Squash was very delicious and Jaycee? Jacie? Was amazing.“

“Love having Golden Hour just down the road! It’s great spot to stop in for a good coffee or some breakfast, to work from, as well as an excellent natural wine bar/shop. They have great food and do regular special food nights. A great neighborhood spot :).“

“Great service. Spacious with several tables. Veggies .“

“Love this place! Love the coffee drinks and all the good food! I also love the cushiony atmosphere too!“

“Decided to check this place out in a whim and we had a blast!

Food and service was great, unexpectedly dank queso and solid salsas. The servers were on their A game and made sure we were taken care of.

My only gripe is the audio outside kept cutting in/out but I’m sure they will get that fixed once the football season really kicks off

Go check it out!“

“Great coffee and atmosphere! Places like this are so needed in south Austin!“

“October 2024

After exploring the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria I was ready to enjoy lunch. This café is small but great. There was a seating area but I decided to take my lunch with me. I ordered the Cold Cut Sandwich where the menu said had salami, proscuitto cotto, gruyere cheese, arugula, tomato, red onion, balsamic vin & piquante aioli, served on their house sourdough focaccia along with a hibiscus iced tea.

The sandwich was nice and big and had great flavor. All of the ingredients seems to work very well with each other. The tea was very refreshing. The person working there was very friendly and cool.“

“Los deliciosos postres recomendados. Bon apetite.“

“Great food! Very authentic.“