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Summermoon Coffee
| Area | South First |
|---|---|
| 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.
Pacha Coffeehouse
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.
La Tazza Fresca
| Area | Central |
|---|---|
| Address | 519 W 37th 78705 |
| Phone | 512-371-5383 |
| Hours | Daily: 7a–2a |
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
| Area | Central |
|---|---|
| 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.
Fair Bean Coffee
| Area | South First |
|---|---|
| Address | 2210 S 1st 78704 |
| Phone | 512-444-2326 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 6a–9p Sat–Sun: 8a–10p |
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.
Dominican Joe
| Area | South |
|---|---|
| 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.
Dhaba Joy
| Area | Central |
|---|---|
| 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 Caffeine
| Area | South First |
|---|---|
| Address | W Mary 78704 |
| Phone | 512-447-9473 |
| Hours | Mon–Wed: 7a–7p (later for events) Thurs–Friday: 7a–12a Sat: 8a–12a Sun: 8a–9a |
| cafecaffeine.com |
About Cafe Caffeine
Cafe Caffeine holds numerous events within their walls throughout the year. In addition to coffee and espresso they also stock foods from local vendors. On nights when they host events such as poetry slams, you can BYOB.
Flightpath Coffeehouse
Flightpath Coffeehouse has everything you need to get some studying done: strong coffee, low music, and free Wi-Fi.
Korea House
Korea House serves all the staples you’d expect from a Korean restaurant, like bulgogi barbecue and bibimbab (julienned vegetables served over rice), along with a full sushi bar.
Patsy’s Cowgirl Cafe
Live music, booze, and decent dishes — brought to you by the folks who run Esther’s Follies.
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