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Austin's specialty coffee scene is inseparable from the city's wider creative identity. What started with a handful of roaster-cafes has grown into one of the most vibrant third-wave coffee cultures in the South, and it's still expanding fast.
Downtown Austin serves as the hub, with the highest concentration of specialty shops in the city.
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Houndstooth Coffee
North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art.
Open until 9:00 PM
Medici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment.
Opens 4:00 AM tomorrow
Proud Mary Coffee
Zilker
Portland-roasted single origins with extensive pour over menu and house-made pancakes in a bustling Zilker café.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Clover Coffee
Milwood
Neighborhood coffee truck serving seasonal lattes and espresso drinks with thoughtful touches and pastries.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events.
Open until midnight
Idlewild Coffee
Downtown Austin
Downtown espresso bar nestled in a skate shop serving quality shots and welcoming specialty coffee community.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 33Houndstooth Coffee
North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art.
Open until 9:00 PMProud Mary Coffee
Zilker
Portland-roasted single origins with extensive pour over menu and house-made pancakes in a bustling Zilker café.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowIdlewild Coffee
Downtown Austin
Downtown espresso bar nestled in a skate shop serving quality shots and welcoming specialty coffee community.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Praxis Coffee Roasters
Mercado Heights
Coffee roaster and truck serving single-origin Texas beans with knowledgeable staff in South Austin.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 75Houndstooth Coffee
North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art.
Open until 9:00 PMMedici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment.
Opens 4:00 AM tomorrowProud Mary Coffee
Zilker
Portland-roasted single origins with extensive pour over menu and house-made pancakes in a bustling Zilker café.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowClover Coffee
Milwood
Neighborhood coffee truck serving seasonal lattes and espresso drinks with thoughtful touches and pastries.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events.
Open until midnightIdlewild Coffee
Downtown Austin
Downtown espresso bar nestled in a skate shop serving quality shots and welcoming specialty coffee community.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 69Houndstooth Coffee
North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art.
Open until 9:00 PMMedici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment.
Opens 4:00 AM tomorrowProud Mary Coffee
Zilker
Portland-roasted single origins with extensive pour over menu and house-made pancakes in a bustling Zilker café.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowClover Coffee
Milwood
Neighborhood coffee truck serving seasonal lattes and espresso drinks with thoughtful touches and pastries.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events.
Open until midnightIdlewild Coffee
Downtown Austin
Downtown espresso bar nestled in a skate shop serving quality shots and welcoming specialty coffee community.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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