Great coffee and lattes, matcha and terrific bakery the pop tarts are delicious super clean, fast service and open space with lots of seating and natural light
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dmitriy Mykalo
Merit Coffee is perfectly located in one of the most vibrant corners of downtown Austin, right next to a green lawn and surrounded by great spots to eat and hang out. It fits seamlessly into the area’s energy, offering a clean, modern space to grab a well-made coffee and enjoy the flow of the neighborhood.
The coffee is solid-smooth, consistent, and thoughtfully prepared. The menu sticks to the essentials, which works well here. Seating is available inside and outside, and it’s easy to settle in whether you’re taking a quick break or spending more time with a book or laptop.
Its prime location makes it a go-to for locals and visitors alike. You can grab your drink and head across to the lawn or just enjoy some people-watching from the sidewalk seating. Friendly service and fast turnaround make it even more appealing. A great addition to the downtown scene and definitely worth a stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Peluso
Merit Coffee in the Seaholm District is a top-tier coffee shop in downtown Austin. The space is modern and inviting, with warm wood tones, sleek concrete finishes, and plenty of natural light. Whether you’re looking for a quiet corner to work or a spot to meet up with friends, the layout offers a good mix of seating options.
The latte is smooth and well-balanced, with expertly crafted espresso and silky milk. The mocha delivers a deep chocolatey richness without being overly sweet. The seasonal candy cane mocha is a standout during the winter months, offering the perfect mix of peppermint and chocolate flavors.
One of the best things about Merit is that it’s dog-friendly. You’ll often see customers with their pups in tow, adding to the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
The staff is efficient and friendly, and the quality of the drinks is consistently high. Whether you’re a coffee purist or enjoy seasonal specials, this is a great spot to grab a well-made drink and enjoy the vibes of Austin’s Seaholm District.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom
Look at me—I live in, like, Seaholm downtown and have a doodle dog and go to Merit every morning in my Lululemon for my chai oat milk vanilla latte.
(Their coffee isn’t that bad)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Susie L
Stopped by for a cappuccino, and it was fantastic. Smooth, well-balanced, and had a nice nutty flavor that made each sip enjoyable. The espresso was rich without being overpowering, and the milk was perfectly textured. Definitely a spot worth revisiting for a solid cup of coffee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
John McIver
This place has grown on me. It's often very busy, so finding a place to sit inside can be difficult. Staff is very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Audrey L
If you’re looking for a relaxing, chill, coffee shop to do your work, this isn’t the place for you. I found the place very hectic. Also, do not order the matcha latte here, it tastes like grass. I immediately threw it away.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Daria Khodorovskaya
I drink decaf which is rarely as tasty, but I so love it here! Very very good coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Bunch
This place is just too darn tiny.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
S K
Good coffee, very friendly people but extra crowded!
As a coffee lover, I can confirm that their coffee is fantastic. Both the house filter and pour over were very fruity, with no smoke in them, very well roasted and brewed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shenila Mehdi
Decent coffee place very close to Austin Central library. Ordered a Cortado and Mocha latte. Both were good and not overly sweet. No frappes or blended options. Great service staff. They also had some sweet eatery options like doughnut, muffin etc.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Orestis Voutsas
Everything perfectly made. Coffee was delicious. Cookie with chocolate too. Muffin with chocolate was incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sammi Hamzat
Nice and friendly staff, great location, however it’s always fully packed!
Great coffee and lattes, matcha and terrific bakery the pop tarts are delicious super clean, fast service and open space with lots of seating and natural light
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Merit Coffee is perfectly located in one of the most vibrant corners of downtown Austin, right next to a green lawn and surrounded by great spots to eat and hang out. It fits seamlessly into the area’s energy, offering a clean, modern space to grab a well-made coffee and enjoy the flow of the neighborhood.
The coffee is solid-smooth, consistent, and thoughtfully prepared. The menu sticks to the essentials, which works well here. Seating is available inside and outside, and it’s easy to settle in whether you’re taking a quick break or spending more time with a book or laptop.
Its prime location makes it a go-to for locals and visitors alike. You can grab your drink and head across to the lawn or just enjoy some people-watching from the sidewalk seating. Friendly service and fast turnaround make it even more appealing. A great addition to the downtown scene and definitely worth a stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Merit Coffee in the Seaholm District is a top-tier coffee shop in downtown Austin. The space is modern and inviting, with warm wood tones, sleek concrete finishes, and plenty of natural light. Whether you’re looking for a quiet corner to work or a spot to meet up with friends, the layout offers a good mix of seating options.
The latte is smooth and well-balanced, with expertly crafted espresso and silky milk. The mocha delivers a deep chocolatey richness without being overly sweet. The seasonal candy cane mocha is a standout during the winter months, offering the perfect mix of peppermint and chocolate flavors.
One of the best things about Merit is that it’s dog-friendly. You’ll often see customers with their pups in tow, adding to the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
The staff is efficient and friendly, and the quality of the drinks is consistently high. Whether you’re a coffee purist or enjoy seasonal specials, this is a great spot to grab a well-made drink and enjoy the vibes of Austin’s Seaholm District.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Look at me—I live in, like, Seaholm downtown and have a doodle dog and go to Merit every morning in my Lululemon for my chai oat milk vanilla latte.
(Their coffee isn’t that bad)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Stopped by for a cappuccino, and it was fantastic. Smooth, well-balanced, and had a nice nutty flavor that made each sip enjoyable. The espresso was rich without being overpowering, and the milk was perfectly textured. Definitely a spot worth revisiting for a solid cup of coffee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place has grown on me. It's often very busy, so finding a place to sit inside can be difficult. Staff is very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re looking for a relaxing, chill, coffee shop to do your work, this isn’t the place for you. I found the place very hectic. Also, do not order the matcha latte here, it tastes like grass. I immediately threw it away.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
I drink decaf which is rarely as tasty, but I so love it here! Very very good coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is just too darn tiny.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Good coffee, very friendly people but extra crowded!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Definitely try the strawberry matcha 🍵 🍓
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
As a coffee lover, I can confirm that their coffee is fantastic. Both the house filter and pour over were very fruity, with no smoke in them, very well roasted and brewed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent coffee place very close to Austin Central library. Ordered a Cortado and Mocha latte. Both were good and not overly sweet. No frappes or blended options. Great service staff. They also had some sweet eatery options like doughnut, muffin etc.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Everything perfectly made.
Coffee was delicious.
Cookie with chocolate too.
Muffin with chocolate was incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice and friendly staff, great location, however it’s always fully packed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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