Best Cafes to Work From in Austin

Lau Lau

North University

Asian American specialty coffee shop blending traditional flavors with creative seasonal drinks and dim sum pastries

Fleet Coffee

Blackshear-Prospect Hill

Intimate East Austin espresso bar with rotating single-origin options and inventive specialty drink creations

Houndstooth Coffee

Chestnut

Expert espresso and pour over program with house-roasted single origin beans in a spacious, barista-driven cafe

Little City Coffee Roasters

Cameron Industrial

Austin heritage roaster since 1993 crafting thoughtfully sourced single origins with monthly microlot subscriptions

Proud Mary Coffee

Zilker

Portland-roasted single origins with extensive pour over menu and house-made pancakes in a bustling Zilker cafe

Spokesman Coffee

St. Elmo

In-house roastery with café vibes by day and bar energy by night, serving their own expertly roasted beans

Monkey Nest Coffee

Brentwood

Fair-trade focused community hub with single-origin offerings and healthy food menu in spacious Brentwood setting

Malone Specialty Coffee

Northwest Austin

Austin roastery serving small-batch, sample-roasted specialty grade beans with rotating drip coffee selections

Summer Moon Coffee

Steiner Ranch

Local chain known for wood-fired roasted coffee and signature 'Moon Milk' sweetened cream blend

Medici Roasting - Springdale

Austin roaster since 2006 crafting breathtaking single-origin pourovers in a spacious, light-filled cafe

Texas Coffee Traders Cafe

Govalle

Original East Austin roaster since 1994, roasting daily on-site with 30 years of direct sourcing experience

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery

Blackshear-Prospect Hill

In-house roaster and cafe serving dialed-in espresso with industrial-chic vibes on Austin's East Side

Medici Roasting

Old West Austin

House-turned-cafe pouring sustainable, direct-trade single origins alongside French press and espresso drinks

Merit Coffee

Downtown Austin

Texas roaster serving sustainably sourced, fresh-roasted coffee with Bakery Lorraine pastries in Seaholm District

Lucky Lab Coffee Co.

Hyde Park

College district coffeehouse with handcrafted espresso drinks and a sprawling pet-friendly patio

Merit Coffee

Zilker

Texas roaster with nearly a decade sourcing and roasting sustainably-sourced beans, plus pour over options

Flora Coffee & Culture

North Shoal Creek

Small-batch roaster with globally-sourced beans and skilled barista latte work inside a yoga studio

Intelligentsia Coffee Shoal Creek Coffeebar

Downtown Austin

Specialty coffee pioneer's downtown outpost showcasing direct-trade beans and meticulous roasting standards

Epoch Coffee

North Loop

North Loop neighborhood staple serving espresso and brewed coffee with latte art in a welcoming, 24-hour setting

Stouthaus Coffee - Sunset Valley

Meadowview At Sunset Valley

Austin roaster serving their own beans alongside craft beer in a relaxed Sunset Valley cafe and bar

Try Hard Coffee Roasters

East Austin

East Austin coffee hub with specialty espresso, a DJ booth, and a lively outdoor patio that doubles as a creative community space

Klerje Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

Elegant East Austin spot pouring world-class roasters like Onyx, Ilse, and Metric with meticulous technique

Polyphonic Coffee

South Austin

Far South Austin espresso bar featuring rotating North American roasters and seasonal drink menus

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

Old West Austin

Coffee and cocktails converge in Old West Austin with espresso drinks, all-day brunch, and a full bar program.

Palomino Coffee

MLK

Southwest-inspired marketplace café serving seasonal specialty menu amid lush greenery and natural light

Epoch Coffee - Village

North Shoal Creek

Austin staple since 2006 serving carefully brewed espresso drinks with welcoming, community-focused vibes

EL TIGRE COFFEE ROASTERS

Central East Austin

Austin roaster crafting organic, direct-sourced blends in a retrofitted Airstream with espresso and drip options

Houndstooth Coffee

Downtown Austin

Austin roaster's downtown flagship pouring quality espresso and house roasts in a spacious, work-friendly setting

Bennu Coffee on Congress

Greater South River City

24-hour organic & fair trade coffee with French press service, plus the original recipe behind Chameleon Cold Brew

Talisman Coffee Co.

Pecan Springs-Springdale

Family farm-to-cup operation serving their own shade-grown, honey-processed Nicaraguan single origin

Halcyon

Downtown Austin

Guest roaster program and full bar hybrid serving espresso drinks alongside craft cocktails downtown

Trianon Coffee

Las Brisas

Family-owned roaster crafting small-batch coffee by hand since 1985 with fresh bagels and breakfast tacos

Merit Coffee Co.

Triangle State

Texas roaster crafting sustainably sourced coffees with nearly a decade of direct relationships and in-house roasting

Afuga Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

Espresso-focused cafe on the hike-and-bike trail serving flat whites and specialty drinks near East Cesar Chavez

Civil Goat

North University

In-house roaster near UT campus offering pour overs, specialty lattes, and direct-to-door coffee subscriptions

Houndstooth Coffee

Rosedale

Austin staple investing in top-tier espresso equipment for consistently excellent pulls and thoughtful pour overs

Medici Roasting

Zilker

Austin roaster serving single origins since 2006 with pastries from Easy Tiger and specialty tea selection

Summer Moon Coffee

Tech Ridge

Austin-based roaster with signature moon milk and spacious two-level setup in Tech Ridge

Once Over Coffee Bar

Bouldin Creek

Specialty coffee with single-origin offerings and expert baristas, plus a serene creekside patio in Bouldin Creek

Flat Track Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

Austin roaster with retro-industrial space blending specialty coffee and bicycle culture in East Cesar Chavez

Barrett's Coffee

Highland

In-house roaster serving carefully profiled beans for pour over and espresso with standout signature sesame lattes

Medici Roasting - Domain

North Burnet

Austin roaster serving handpicked single origins since 2006 with skilled baristas and quality latte art

Medici Roasting

West Campus

In-house roastery serving French press, single-origin, and direct-trade coffees across from UT campus since 2008

Bennu Coffee

Chestnut

24-hour organic & fair trade coffee with French press service, rotating beans from Texas Coffee Traders

Summer Moon Coffee

North Burnet

Local roaster known for wood-fired coffee roasting and fair-trade beans in North Burnet

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Downtown Austin

Philadelphia roaster's Austin outpost crafting quality blends with serious attention to sourcing and roasting

Lamppost Coffee

Elm Fork

Golden Bean award-winning roaster with multiple Austin locations serving fresh-roasted, globally sourced coffee

Bean Machine

Govalle

East Austin espresso bar focused on balanced, thoughtfully crafted drinks in a relaxed patio setting

Summer Moon Coffee (South 1st)

Dawson

Local roaster known for unique wood-fired, oak-roasted coffee and signature moon milk in original location

Bennu Coffee Highland

Highland

24-hour coffeehouse pouring organic, fair trade beans via French press service and espresso