Best Cafés to Work From in Austin

Houndstooth Coffee

Rogers Hill

Austin roaster outpost in Rogers Hill with well-trained baristas and varied brewing options in a work-friendly space.

Medici Roasting - Domain

North Burnet

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

Medici Roasting

Zilker

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

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.

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.

Bean Machine

Govalle

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

Noble Joe Coffee Co.

East Riverside-Oltorf

Vintage 1947 coffee truck slinging specialty drinks at Southshore Eatery Food Truck Park in East Riverside, near Lady Bird Lake Trail.

Sightseer Coffee Bar

Bouldin Creek

Women-owned roaster sourcing exclusively from women growers, with Ethiopian single origins and direct relationships.

Talisman Coffee Co.

Pecan Springs-Springdale

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

Lucky Lab Coffee Co.

Hyde Park

College district coffeehouse near UT with handcrafted espresso drinks, cold brew, and a sprawling pet-friendly courtyard patio.

Afuga Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

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

Trianon Coffee

Las Brisas

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

Civil Goat

North University

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

Cuvee Coffee & Bar

Downtown Austin

Austin roaster since 1998 crafting ethically sourced single origins and thoughtful espresso blends from Central and South American coffees.

Desnudo Coffee: East Austin

Blackshear-Prospect Hill

Direct-sourced experimental coffees focused on fermentation and terroir, roasted in-house at this East Austin truck.

Epoch Coffee - Village

North Shoal Creek

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

Klerje Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

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

Lau Lau

North University

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

Neighbor Coffee & Friends - Burnet

Rosedale

In-house roastery crafting signature lattes and espresso drinks with small-batch beans and scratch-made pastries.

Radio Coffee & Beer

South Lamar

House-roasted beans from RCB Roasters with Seattle-influenced espresso bar in a renovated 1940s Austin house.

Spokesman Coffee

St. Elmo

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

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery

Blackshear-Prospect Hill

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

Bennu Coffee

Chestnut

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

Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar

Cherry Creek

South Austin café pouring Amaya Roasting Co. coffee by day, then transitioning into a low-intervention natural wine bar in the evenings.

Malone Specialty Coffee

Northwest Austin

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

Medici Roasting - Springdale

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

The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop

Crestview

Neighborhood coffee bar with meticulously sourced beans from trusted small roasters and natural wine program.

Stouthaus Coffee - Sunset Valley

Meadowview At Sunset Valley

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

Polyphonic Coffee

South Austin

Far South Austin espresso bar featuring rotating North American roasters, seasonal drink menus, and Texas French Bread pastries.

Barrett's Coffee

Highland

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

Halcyon

Downtown Austin

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

Intelligentsia Coffee Shoal Creek Coffeebar

Downtown Austin

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

Monkey Nest Coffee

Brentwood

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

Medici Roasting

West Campus

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

Mercado Sin Nombre

Holly

Impact-driven café spotlighting specialty Mexican coffee from small farms alongside creative maíz criollo offerings.

Texas Coffee Traders Cafe

Govalle

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

Houndstooth Coffee

Downtown Austin

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

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.

Once Over Coffee Bar

Bouldin Creek

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

Summer Moon Coffee (Mobile Moon)

South Congress

Wood-fired organic coffee from a mobile trailer serving fair-trade beans in a South Austin church lot.

Summer Moon Coffee

Village At Western Oaks

Austin-based chain known for wood-roasted coffee and signature 'moon milk' sweet cream in a suburban setting.

Terrible Love

Hyde Park

Hyde Park espresso bar featuring signature house-made syrups like grapefruit brown sugar alongside classic cortados.

Flat Track Coffee

East Cesar Chavez

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

Summer Moon Coffee

North Burnet

Austin roaster known for wood-fired coffee roasting and fair-trade beans, in North Burnet, with Moon Milk drinks and breakfast tacos.

Epoch Coffee

North Loop

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

Merit Coffee

Zilker

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

Merit Coffee Co.

Triangle State

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

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Downtown Austin

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

Houndstooth Coffee

Rosedale

Austin staple investing in top-tier espresso equipment for consistently excellent espresso pulls and carefully made drinks.

Houndstooth Coffee

Chestnut

Expert espresso and batch brew with house-roasted single origin beans in a spacious, barista-driven café.

Fleet Coffee

Blackshear-Prospect Hill

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

Palomino Coffee

MLK

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

Lamppost Coffee

Elm Fork

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

Summer Moon Coffee

Tech Ridge

Austin-based roaster known for its signature moon milk, with a spacious two-level setup and upstairs seating at the Tech Ridge location.