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Coffeehouse
Triumph Cafe
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| Area | North |
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| Address | 3808 Spicewood Springs 78759 |
| Phone | 512-343-1875 |
| Hours | Mon–Thurs: 7a–9p Fri: 7a–10p Sat: 8a–10p Sun: 9a–3p |
| triumphcafe.com |
About Triumph Cafe
In addition to selling excellent coffee — both whole bean and by the cup — this place also has a crazy variety of food, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast they have dishes like migas and huevos rancheros; for lunch and dinner it’s Thai food: spring rolls, stir fries, and more goodness. You might even run into Kinky Friedman.
Thunderbird Coffee
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About Thunderbird Coffee
The sister of Clementine’s Coffee, things are run just as well at this coffeehouse. They picked an area of town that really needed a coffeehouse. In addition to coffee and espresso they serve paninis as well as cold sandwiches. Their iced coffees are actually cold brewed — a process that takes about twelve hours — so you know they care. They also have local beers on tap and wine for sale.
photo / Chad Hanna Thunderbird Coffee
Summermoon Coffee
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| Area | South First |
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| Address | 3115 S 1st # 1B 78704 |
| Phone | 512-804-1665 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 8a–10p Sat: 7a–6p Sun: Closed |
| woodfiredcoffee.com |
About Summermoon
Summermoon boasts that they sell the only wood fired coffee in Austin. They brew organic, fair-trade coffee. They heat the coffee with fire, a method — they point out — that doesn’t use electricity or fossil fuels. They also sell paninis, soups, lunch combos, pastries, and empanadas.
Rio Rita Coffeehouse, Lounge
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About Rio Rita
Rio Rita describes their establishment as “a mild mannered coffee shop by day, swanky lounge by night.” They host a number of art shows and live music events. But it’s also just a cool place to hang out. They serve sandwiches, vegetarian wraps, pizza from East Side Pies. They serve a blend of Ethiopian, Sumatran, Guatemalan, Peruvian and Nicaraguan Certified Organic Fair Trade Coffee. They sell it by the cup and the pound. They also sell beer, wine, and champagne.
photo / Chad Hanna Rio Rita
Pacha Coffeehouse
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About Pacha Coffeehouse
Pacha is a chill establishment on Burnet. In addition to coffee, espresso, and tea, handmade foods like empanadas, soups, salads, and breakfast tacos are served. With two porches, it’s a great place to get some reading done. They do not have Wi-Fi.
photo / Chad Hanna Pacha
Metro Espresso
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| Area | Central |
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| Address | 2222 Guadalupe 78705 |
| Phone | 512-474-5730 |
| Hours | Mon—Wed: 8a–10p Thurs–Fri: 8a–8p Sat: Closed Sun: 12p–10p |
About Metro Espresso
Metro is right across Guadalupe from UT. It’s a two story, glass front espresso bar populated by brushed steel tables and chairs along with some comfortable couches. Many students come into study — but you also have the strange element of people who just hang out on the drag. That said, this is a great place to people watch, especially if you go to the second floor, by the big window — you can see everything that’s going on. For food they have pre-made sandwiches, cookies, and croissants.
photo / Chad Hanna Metro Espresso
Little City Roasting Co.
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| Area | Congress |
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| Address | 916 Congress 78701 |
| Phone | 512-476-CITY |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 8a–12a Sat: 9a–12a Sun: 9a–10p |
| littlecity.com |
About Little City
At Little City they don’t just serve coffee, they roast it too. In addition to coffee you can order espresso and tea — as well as an assortment of food. On the menu you’ll find a variety of sandwiches including roast beef, fish, rubens, and eggplant. Additional selections include Mediterranean plates, soups, salads — available as combo plates, as well as breakfast foods.
photo / Chad Hanna Little City
Lava Java
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| Area | Central |
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| Address | 2901 Medical Arts 78705 |
| Phone | 512-495-9299 |
| Hours | Mon–Thurs: 7:30p–12a Fri: 7:30a–6p Sat: 8:30a–6p Sun: 8:30a–12a |
About Lava Java
Lava Java is near the law school and many law students study there — but there’s also a peppering of doctors and nurses from the likewise nearby St. David’s Hospital. Though there are several coffeehouses throughout the nation with the same name, Lava Java (including one in Hawaii), none of them are related to one another beyond their name. This place is well know for their organic coffee and breakfast tacos.
photo / Chad Hanna Lava Java
La Tazza Fresca
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About La Tazza Fresca
Located fairly close to campus, La Tazza Fresca is in the same building with Groovy Lube. Along with people getting their cars worked on, you’ll find students and a good number of regulars. They serve coffee and espresso, beer and wine. You can also get sandwiches and appetizers.
JP’s Java
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| Area | Central |
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| Address | 2803 San Jacinto 78705 |
| Phone | 512-494-0015 |
| Hours | Mon–Thurs: 6a–2a Fri—Sat: 6a–12a 7a–2a |
| jpsjava.com |
About JP’s Java
Situated so close to campus, a great deal of studying goes on at JP’s. The place is well lighted with soft music and many furrowed brows, sprawling books, and open laptops. Pastries, muffins, sandwiches, fruit cups, and bagels compliment the coffee and espresso selections.
photo / Chad Hanna JP’s Java
Jo’s Coffee
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| Area | Downtown |
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| Address | 242 W 2nd 78701 |
| Phone | 512-469-9003 |
| Hours | Daily: 7a–varies |
| Area | South Congress |
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| Address | 1300 S Congress 78704 |
| Phone | 512-444-3800 |
| Hours | Daily: 7a–varies |
| joscoffee.com |
About Jo’s Coffee
Jo’s coffee on South Congress is one of those intersections in Austin where you’ll most likely run into someone you know, someone who knows you, or someone who knows someone you know. They have kitchen baked goods, sandwiches both hot and cold. They also sell beer and American Spirit cigarettes. The West 2nd location has a more extensive menu with all kinds of stuff — from burgers to fresh fruit with yogurt.
photo / Chad Hanna Jo’s Coffee
Irie Bean Coffeehouse
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| Area | South |
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| Address | 2310 South Lamar # 102 78704 |
| Phone | 512-326-4636 |
| Hours | Sun: 8a–10p Mon–Tues: 7:30-a–10p Wed–Fri: 7:30a–12a Sat: 8a–12p |
| www.iriebean.com |
About Irie Bean Coffee
Irie Bean routinely has music and open mic events. They serve coffee and espresso along side chicken salad sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, soup, bagels, and desserts.
Halcyon Coffeehouse, Bar, Lounge
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| Area | Downtown |
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| Address | 218 W 4th 78701 |
| Phone | 512-472-9637 |
| Hours | Mon–Wed: 7a–1a Thurs: 7a–2a Fri: 7a–3a Sat: 8a–3a Sun: 8a–1a |
| halcyonaustin.com |
About Halcyon Coffeehouse, Bar, Lounge
Halcyon is right in the middle of downtown. You’ll find every kind of person here — students, hipsters, suits, couples, groups of revelers, tobacco aficionados who come into the in-house tobacco shop — everyone enjoying the board games and repartee. They serve sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and an extensive array of desserts, including s’mores that you get to cook yourself. They offer traditional coffee and espresso drinks as well as quality teas. And they have a full bar. So everyone should find something to enjoy.
photo / Chad Hanna Halcyon
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
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| Area | North |
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| Address | 2001 W Anderson 78757 |
| Phone | 512-220-1576 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 7a–11p Sat–Sun: 8a–11p |
| genuinejoe.com |
About Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
The proprietor of Genuine Joe’s Coffeehouse describes it as a place for everyone: “Whether you’re a boot, suit, hippie, or techie, or you defy all labels, there’s a place for you here.” They serve coffee, espresso, and tea. For food they have pastries, scones, and other desserts — as well as soups and salads.
photo / Chad Hanna Genuine Joe’s
Garden District Coffeehouse
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| Area | South Congress |
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| Address | 2810 S Congress 78704 |
| Phone | 512-462-2473 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 7a–10p Sat: 8a–10p Sun: 9a–10p |
About Garden District Coffeehouse
Garden District is situated on the edge of The Great Outdoors, South Congress’s go-to nursery. Along with coffee and espresso, the serve smoothies, appetizers, and sandwiches, in a lush, green setting.
photo / Chad Hanna Garden District Coffeehouse
Fair Bean Coffee
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About Fair Bean Coffee
Fair Bean Coffee is fairly new on the South 1st scene. They serve French pressed coffee as well as drip — and espresso. They serve Latin food like empanadas, Spanish omelets, arepas, and desserts as well.
photo / Chad Hanna Fair Bean Coffee
Dominican Joe
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| Area | South |
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| Address | 515 S Congress # 108 78704 |
| Phone | 512-448-3919 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 6:30a–12a Sat–Sun: 7a–12a |
| dominicanjoe.com |
About Dominican Joe
Dominican Joe has an interesting mission: they purchase most of their coffee from Markarlos, an Austin-based nonprofit that supports farmers in the Dominican Republic by paying them higher wages for their product and helping their communities develop skills to better sustain themselves. Dominican Joe’s serves coffee, espresso, tea, and pre-prepared sandwiches and wraps.
Dolce Vita
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About Dolce Vita
Dolce Vita is an Italian cafe — they serve coffee and espresso along with gelato, sorbetto, desserts, sandwiches, beer, wine, and a full bar. It’s upscale and a nice place to catch dessert and a digestif after a date.
photo / Chad Hanna Dolce Vita
Dhaba Joy
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| Area | Central |
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| Address | 2900 Guadalupe 78705 |
| Phone | 512-320-0705 |
| Hours | Mon–Thurs: 9a–11p Fri–Sat: 9a–12a |
| dhabajoy.com |
About Dhaba Joy
Home to vegan speed dating — Dhaba Joy is located inside Toy Joy. They feature an all vegan menu along with their coffee and espresso: sandwiches, mac and cheese, smoothies, and fresh juices.
Cafe Medici
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| Area | Central |
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| Address | 1101 West Lynn 78703 |
| Phone | 512-524-5049 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 6a–10p Sat–Sun: 6:30a–10p |
| caffemedici.com |
About Cafe Medici
Cafe Medici is a coffee-lover’s coffeehouse. Their coffee is French pressed, served at the optimal temperature. They have a limited number of sandwiches for sale in a day. But the focus is mostly on the coffee and espresso. For example, they serve La Marzocco FB70 Hybrid espresso; their coffee is a blend comprised of beans from Colombian, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Brazil. They also offer whole bean coffee in ten to fifteen varieties of sustainable, fair-trade, organic beans.
photo / Chad Hanna Cafe Medici
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