10 Best Austin Cafes

Elexa Martinez - The boozy coffee is literally everything! The regular coffee is superb as well. They have an incredible outside space with chickens, a pond and the mexican food trailer is so delicious. I can find myself spending hours at cosmic with friends or on a date.

Liz Stella - It's great to have more places like this in Austin where you can get adult beverages or coffee but it still be family-friendly. Great outdoor space with food trucks, plus live music sometimes too. Always popular for all ages!

Dagan Martinez-Vargas - One of my top 2 favorite coffee houses in south Austin. Has a full bar and plenty of shaded outdoor area. Parking sucks!!!!

recommended by Julio Martinez

Liz Stella - More than just a coffee shop, it's a sanctuary for remote workers, families (with active kids!), and anyone in need for a refreshment in easy-going surroundings. The owners are making many improvements too so expect live music again in the future!

Dagan Martinez-Vargas - place to watch your kids for a moment while you do a meeting..... love it.

Courtney Smith - Great place and kids friendly!

recommended by Kelly Power

Elexa Martinez - Iconic Austin Coffee stop on South Congress. Wonderful coffee nice shaded outside space and they are always having something fun like venders and live music.

Julie Joyce - A great corner coffee shop with fresh baked goods, friendly service and Taco Deli breakfast tacos. Their “I love you so much” mural has been the back drop to many pictures. Outdoor seating area that looks on to Congress Avenue for excellent people watching and the occasional celebrity sighting

Dagan Martinez-Vargas - go there for the sign! the coffee is alright, but if there is a line, you are not missing anything.

recommended by Julio Martinez

Elexa Martinez - Kerbey lane is such an Austin staple. Their kerbey queso is one of the best in town. They always offer a gluten free pancake and their seasonal menu is alway top notch! They offer a kids eat for free night and some of their locations have playgrounds. They are super family friendly and the kids love going.

Cindy Hawkins - Kerbey Lane offers a great variety of gluten-free menu items.

Dagan Martinez-Vargas - we love the south Austin location. The downtown location is too small and busy..... but iconic.

recommended by Julio Martinez

Elexa Martinez - We love their wonderful courtyard and family friendly environment outside. They have excellent coffee with a couple trailers for food options. They also have a nice beer and cider selection. The wifi can definitely be spotty at times depending on how busy and can be noisy inside if you're looking for a space to work.

Dagan Martinez-Vargas - HUGE outdoor seating. I am here at least once a month.

Tanya Metaxa - Such a cool and relaxing place. Plus, having a Veracruz food truck on the premises is just the best.

Elexa Martinez - Great neighborhood coffee shop, they make their own caramel syrup and it is so good.

Lyr Caleb - Nice little coffee shop

recommended by Julio Martinez

Julie Joyce - A lovely coffee shop with tasty sugar cookies. Very involved in the local community. They did a fundraiser for our elementary school that donated a portion of the profits from a specially designed sugar cookie to our school.

Taylor Baker - Delicious coffee and their baked goods are out of this world!

Elexa Martinez - Galaxy has a wonderful menu and wide variety of delicious foods. They offer gluten free options that makes it one of our favorite cafes in town.

Julie Joyce - A favorite lunch spot. There is something for everyone. The food feels fresh, healthy and so tasty.

Cindy Hawkins - We frequent the Mesa location. I love the Grilled salmon salad! But everything on the menu is absolutely delicious

Elexa Martinez - Brentwood is one of my family's all time favorite spot for coffee and play. We can't wait till the whole place is back open again and they start having the amazing kids shows on Saturday mornings again. They have an amazing pirate ship playground available for renting till they open up again and the coffee and snacks are superb.

Julio Martinez - The coffee is good.

Liz Stella - This is a great event space and bar/café that's an essential place to visit in Downtown Austin. Very cool vibes inside, I've seen live music, performances, album launches, screenings... you name it. They also have art murals outside for those that need selfies. A cool place to go, period.

Dagan Martinez-Vargas - Fantastic vibe. Like a modern day version of where Sinatra would hang out. Great art all over the wall. It is so Austin!