Best Coffee in Austin, TX
I've scoured the most hipster parts of Austin in search for the best latte. I've spent countless nights studying at Bennu, and mornings getting pick-me-ups at Mozart's. I go out of my way to try new coffee shops- even if I feel like they're going to be bad. Essentially, this is a coffee list compiled of blood, sweat, and tears. Enjoy!
Preface of ratings:
The ratings... if you haven't guessed... are based on my taste (which is quite snobby): A light-ice latte. Creamy with a bold, dark espresso with a hint of sweetness.
Coffee.
1= I would not go here again. Their coffee doesn't taste like coffee.
3= Their coffee wasn't memorable. I probably could have just brewed a latte in my Nespresso Pixie...
5= I would drink this every day if my wallet could support it.
Snobbiness.
1= These people are so nice. I wish they were my family.
3= Typical hipster coffee shop with some sass.
5= I think these people feel that coffee is a religion - and you need to be well-versed in it before you consume it. At this coffee shop- you are likely to receive a lot of uncalled for sass. Don't even try to pronounce the names of the different types of espresso.
Ambiance.
1= You come here solely for the coffee. You don't stick around. You leave right when you get the coffee.
3= Nothing memorable. Again, typical hipster set up.
5= I wish I lived here.
Here it is, a comprehensive review of 29 coffee shops in ATX...
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|
Venue |
Coffee Rating |
Snobbiness |
Ambiance |
Comments |
Would I go back? |
|
JP's Java |
1.5 |
4.5 |
3 |
It's a study spot near campus |
No |
|
The Buzz Mill |
1.5 |
1 |
1 |
This place makes a better bar than a coffee shop. |
No |
|
Prufrock's Java City |
1.5 |
4.5 |
4 |
I don't understand how this place can survive despite the fact that their espresso machine is broken 90% of the time… |
No |
|
Irie Bean Coffee Bar |
2 |
1.5 |
3 |
Better for happy hour. |
No |
|
Dolce Vita Gelato & Espresso |
2 |
3 |
3 |
Not the best for their coffee. It's a good place to go for late night dessert & cocktails. |
No |
|
The Hideout Coffeehouse |
2 |
3.5 |
3 |
This place should remain hidden. The coffee isn't very good. Cute set up and cute name though. |
No |
|
Beware Coffee |
2 |
1 |
4 |
Let me preface with: the owners are SO nice, but beware of this coffee. It's not very good. It's chalky. |
No |
|
Pacha |
2.5 |
1 |
3 |
The Pacha latte was not my favorite. It was quite sweet. The brunch here is phenomenal. |
No |
|
Cherrywood Coffeehouse |
3 |
1 |
3 |
Light coffee, floral taste. The people were really nice. |
No |
|
Hot Rod Coffee Trailer |
3 |
1 |
3 |
Not as good as the 5 star ratings on Yelp, but the people that work here are the nicest. |
No |
|
Monkey Nest |
3 |
3 |
3.5 |
I think I just went here because of the fun name. |
No |
|
Upper Crust Bakery |
3 |
2.5 |
3.5 |
They sell coffee. |
No |
|
Jo's Coffee |
3 |
4 |
3.5 |
It's hard to beat the South Congress location. The coffee is fine, but not good enough to warrant the snobbiness of their employees. |
No |
|
Boudin Creek Café |
3 |
3 |
4 |
Eat brunch here. |
No |
|
Epoch Coffee |
3 |
4 |
4 |
Probably the best of the 24-hour coffee places. They had a drink called the "Iced Mojo", I ordered it by saying I would like the "Iced Mo-ho"… it made more sense to me when the barista informed me how it was pronounced. |
Yes |
|
Capote Coffee |
3.5 |
1 |
1 |
When it was around, it was the best coffee shop on campus. |
Yes |
|
La Tazza Fresca |
3.5 |
2 |
3.5 |
Light coffee with an almost floral taste. Good place to study on campus. |
No |
|
Kick Butt Coffee Music & Booze |
3.5 |
3 |
3 |
Best coffee in the Triangle area. |
Yes |
|
Café Medici |
3.5 |
4 |
3 |
Great coffee, the people that work here are the biggest snobs though. I feel like they have assumed their place as "THE hipster coffee shop" of Austin. |
Yes (unfortunately) |
|
Halcyon |
3.5 |
3 |
3.5 |
Open late. Coffee is deccent, but over-hyped. |
Yes |
|
Bennu |
3.5 |
4 |
4 |
The coffee drinks are deccent- but pricey for what they are,but then again, it IS a 24 hour coffee place with deccent coffee... but the music is horrendous. Bring your own headphones if you ever want to get any work done here. |
Yes |
|
Dominican Joe's |
3.5 |
3 |
4.5 |
Coffee that makes you feel good about yourself because it's for a cause. Being at this coffee shop is super inspirational. It makes you want to do good things for the world… too bad you have an exam tomorrow. |
Yes |
|
Velveteen Coffee Trailer |
4 |
1 |
3.5 |
This is the best coffee trailer near campus. It offers a unique assortment of drinks, and the people who own the place are the nicest. |
|
|
Summermoon Coffee Bar |
4 |
3 |
3.5 |
Their lattes are made with "Moon Milk", which is a combination of 7 different dairy products, which means it's delicious, and probably very high in calories- but I am speculating - maybe it's the new breakthrough in weight loss. The coffee is a great sweet treat- but probably not so good for an every day drink. |
No |
|
Motzart's Coffee Roasters |
4 |
3 |
5 |
It's over-hyped, and you can't ever find a seat, but you can't deny the great view and good coffee. Because of the prime real estate they own, going to Motzart's has become a "thing", rather than something to appreciate. |
Yes |
|
Vintage Heart Coffee |
4.5 |
3 |
4.5 |
Very cute, small coffee place in East Austin. They serve their coffee in mason jars. The barista takes time to uniquely craft each drink. |
Yes |
|
Cenote |
4.5 |
3 |
4.5 |
Love the set up, the taste of the coffee is amazing. This is why I love East Austin coffee shops. |
Yes |
|
Juan Pelota |
5 |
4.5 |
4 |
Slightly less snobby than Houndstooth, but the coffee is arguably just as good. |
No |
|
Houndstooth Coffee |
5 |
5 |
4 |
These people are the biggest snobs… but the coffee is good though. |
Yes |
