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I stopped at the Alfred for an iced matcha and a chocolate croissant. They have a water refill station and nice clean restrooms. The staff are welcoming and friendly. They made a very yummy matcha. I will definitely be back!
Located in a hotel, Alfred coffee is a little coffee shop with really quick service and pretty good drinks! I got the iced lavender matcha latte, and the matcha was decent, the flavor could have been a little stronger and I wish it was a little creamier. But I was pretty impressed with the lavender syrup. The flavor came through really well, and it was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Cloud latte is so good! This place is amazing and their drinks are very balanced. Love coming here
Located within a hotel lobby, Alfred coffee is such an aesthetic place with a calming atmosphere. There isn't a ton of seating but it was pretty free when we were there. Got the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and my friend got the cloud creme latte. If you like your matcha on the sweeter side like me, this latte is perfect. The strawberry puree felt fresh and the matcha was smooth and whisked well without it. My friend's coffee drink was decent, not my personal favorite here the drink didn't feel as smooth as I like my coffee. Solid place for a study date, some of the best matcha I've had in austin.
Alfred's is located inside the Line hotel downtown and is fully cashless! I stopped by after a 10 mile walk for a nice warm vanilla chai. This was one of the best chai lattes I've ever had. No notes 10/10! Service could have been friendly. They also sell to-go sandwiches and meals and bottles of wine displayed in a wine wall.
Ordered: Iced Strawberry Matcha (~$7) Iced Vanilla Latte (~$8) Aya's take: I've never had Alfred Coffee but I know it's super popular in LA and I feel like I just stumbled upon a secret location. Austin is the only place outside of LA you can get it (in the US). Located in the LINE Hotel, and there's plenty of seating in the lobby should you choose to stay. Sadly both drinks I got tasted like straight up milk. In the Iced Strawberry Matcha, the taste of matcha was so weak. Even the Iced Vanilla Latte tasted like it barely had vanilla in it. It could've just been a regular iced latte if I hadn't known. I don't think they were well-made and the flavors were not cohesive. Also a bummer that they didn't have their cute cups or even cup sleeves with their name/logo on it. Austin has plenty of good coffee spots, so I don't think I'd return but if I find myself back in LA, I might give it another try there.
Alfred is inside of the Line hotel in downtown Austin and is a perfect place to study or catch up with a friend. I like the vanilla latte but I've heard that the strawberry matcha is great as well! You can get free valet parking at the Line hotel for one hour if you purchase an item from Alfred. The inside of the hotel is cute and there's lots of tables to sit and work or study.
Amazing espresso! We frequented Alfred everyday while staying at The Line Hotel as it was located in the lobby. It's easy to see why the line was so long everyday, and on the weekends; incredibly long (pro tip- you can order ahead in the app and skip the line). Their espresso is by far the best I've had in years, especially in the US. Friendly staff and even if the line is long it usually moves fairly quick. Apart from the espresso I also tried the iced, vanilla late- it was delicious! There is plenty of seating in the lobby but I ended up taking my coffee to my room. Def worth checking out!
I got a matcha latte and it was alright to me. I wish the matcha was stronger, it tasted pretty watery in my opinion.
This Albert location is located within a hotel in downtown Austin. Personally, I love a coffee shop in a hotel but this would have been a pain to get to with a car given the lack of parking. The location is small but there is plenty of seating available in the lobby. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered a vanilla latte and it did the job!
A popular coffee shop brand from LA. Opened in the Line Hotel which has a good variety of seating in their lobby. I tried a few of their coffee options and their breakfast options. My favorites were the Matcha colada which had a refreshing coconut and pineapple component, and the berry Chia pudding. The pastries were also very tasty.
First things first: Alfred. That's the name of the coffee shop. Not Alfred's, not Café Alfred, not Alfred the Great Purveyor of Beans. Just... Alfred. It feels less like a coffee shop and more like the butler Batman forgot to tip. That said, the espresso here? Excellent. Smooth, rich, and strong enough to make you briefly believe you can afford downtown Austin rent. The pastries are solid too--especially the croissants, which flake in a way that makes you wonder if they have a hidden French grandmother in the back. It's tucked inside the Line Hotel but mercifully has its own entrance, so you don't have to awkwardly pretend you're checking in just to get a latte. And thank goodness, because Austin--despite being a "destination city"--weirdly doesn't have nearly enough coffee shops. This one fills the gap nicely. Pro tip: Their "World Famous Iced Vanilla Latte" is basically coffee's answer to a Beyoncé single--everybody knows it, everybody loves it, and it's a little over the top, but you'll still order it. So yes, Alfred may sound like a butler, but at least this Alfred serves coffee instead of unsolicited life advice. And honestly, that's the hero we need before taking on the chaos of Austin.
This is some old secret Alfred. And unlike the locations in LA, You can't contact this Alfred by phone. It's tucked away somewhere inside The Line Hotel. Parking is atrocious. But the pastries here are indeed phenomenal. They have gluten free/vegan options occasionally. I get my pastries from here through the "Too Good to Go" app for a fraction of the price but I have to wait till closing to pick them up. It's a good deal, so I do it. My favorites? The chocolate croissant, the cornbread like sugar cookie (I keep forgetting the name, but it's so buttery and grainy and decadent) and their gluten free blueberry muffin. I take that blueberry muffin home, slice it in half, warm it for about a minute and slather it in butter. Sinful...but not too much. And it's chocked full of big blueberries. I like you, Alfred. But I do wish you were not tucked away in this hotel with terrible parking.
Employees were really nice. This cafe was located inside a hotel, so there were lots of seats in the lobby which had a really nice interior and lots of comfortable seats. I got a strawberry matcha latte and it was really good. Would definitely go again. read more
I stopped at the Alfred for an iced matcha and a chocolate croissant. They have a water refill station and nice clean restrooms. The staff are welcoming and friendly. They made a very yummy matcha. I will definitely be back! read more
Located in a hotel, Alfred coffee is a little coffee shop with really quick service and pretty good drinks! I got the iced lavender matcha latte, and the matcha was decent, the flavor could have been a little stronger and I wish it was a little creamier. But I was pretty impressed with the lavender syrup. The flavor came through really well, and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. read more
Located within a hotel lobby, Alfred coffee is such an aesthetic place with a calming atmosphere. There isn't a ton of seating but it was pretty free when we were there. Got the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and my friend got the cloud creme latte. If you like your matcha on the sweeter side like me, this latte is perfect. The strawberry puree felt fresh and the matcha was smooth and whisked well without it. My friend's coffee drink was decent, not my personal favorite here the drink didn't feel as smooth as I like my coffee. Solid place for a study date, some of the best matcha I've had in austin. read more
Alfred's is located inside the Line hotel downtown and is fully cashless! I stopped by after a 10 mile walk for a nice warm vanilla chai. This was one of the best chai lattes I've ever had. No notes 10/10! Service could have been friendly. They also sell to-go sandwiches and meals and bottles of wine displayed in a wine wall. read more
Ordered: Iced Strawberry Matcha (~$7) Iced Vanilla Latte (~$8) Aya's take: I've never had Alfred Coffee but I know it's super popular in LA and I feel like I just stumbled upon a secret location. Austin is the only place outside of LA you can get it (in the US). Located in the LINE Hotel, and there's plenty of seating in the lobby should you choose to stay. Sadly both drinks I got tasted like straight up milk. In the Iced Strawberry Matcha, the taste of matcha was so weak. Even the Iced Vanilla Latte tasted like it barely had vanilla in it. It could've just been a regular iced latte if I hadn't known. I don't think they were well-made and the flavors were not cohesive. Also a bummer that they didn't have their cute cups or even cup sleeves with their name/logo on it. Austin has plenty of good coffee spots, so I don't think I'd return but if I find myself back in LA, I might give it another try there. read more
2 years ago
Alfred is inside of the Line hotel in downtown Austin and is a perfect place to study or catch up with a friend. I like the vanilla latte but I've heard that the strawberry matcha is great as well! You can get free valet parking at the Line hotel for one hour if you purchase an item from Alfred. The inside of the hotel is cute and there's lots of tables to sit and work or study. read more
1 year ago
Amazing espresso! We frequented Alfred everyday while staying at The Line Hotel as it was located in the lobby. It's easy to see why the line was so long everyday, and on the weekends; incredibly long (pro tip- you can order ahead in the app and skip the line). Their espresso is by far the best I've had in years, especially in the US. Friendly staff and even if the line is long it usually moves fairly quick. Apart from the espresso I also tried the iced, vanilla late- it was delicious! There is plenty of seating in the lobby but I ended up taking my coffee to my room. Def worth checking out! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
I got a matcha latte and it was alright to me. I wish the matcha was stronger, it tasted pretty watery in my opinion. read more
This Albert location is located within a hotel in downtown Austin. Personally, I love a coffee shop in a hotel but this would have been a pain to get to with a car given the lack of parking. The location is small but there is plenty of seating available in the lobby. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered a vanilla latte and it did the job! read more
A popular coffee shop brand from LA. Opened in the Line Hotel which has a good variety of seating in their lobby. I tried a few of their coffee options and their breakfast options. My favorites were the Matcha colada which had a refreshing coconut and pineapple component, and the berry Chia pudding. The pastries were also very tasty. read more
1 year ago
First things first: Alfred. That's the name of the coffee shop. Not Alfred's, not Café Alfred, not Alfred the Great Purveyor of Beans. Just... Alfred. It feels less like a coffee shop and more like the butler Batman forgot to tip. That said, the espresso here? Excellent. Smooth, rich, and strong enough to make you briefly believe you can afford downtown Austin rent. The pastries are solid too--especially the croissants, which flake in a way that makes you wonder if they have a hidden French grandmother in the back. It's tucked inside the Line Hotel but mercifully has its own entrance, so you don't have to awkwardly pretend you're checking in just to get a latte. And thank goodness, because Austin--despite being a "destination city"--weirdly doesn't have nearly enough coffee shops. This one fills the gap nicely. Pro tip: Their "World Famous Iced Vanilla Latte" is basically coffee's answer to a Beyoncé single--everybody knows it, everybody loves it, and it's a little over the top, but you'll still order it. So yes, Alfred may sound like a butler, but at least this Alfred serves coffee instead of unsolicited life advice. And honestly, that's the hero we need before taking on the chaos of Austin. read more
7 months ago
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2 years ago
This is some old secret Alfred. And unlike the locations in LA, You can't contact this Alfred by phone. It's tucked away somewhere inside The Line Hotel. Parking is atrocious. But the pastries here are indeed phenomenal. They have gluten free/vegan options occasionally. I get my pastries from here through the "Too Good to Go" app for a fraction of the price but I have to wait till closing to pick them up. It's a good deal, so I do it. My favorites? The chocolate croissant, the cornbread like sugar cookie (I keep forgetting the name, but it's so buttery and grainy and decadent) and their gluten free blueberry muffin. I take that blueberry muffin home, slice it in half, warm it for about a minute and slather it in butter. Sinful...but not too much. And it's chocked full of big blueberries. I like you, Alfred. But I do wish you were not tucked away in this hotel with terrible parking. read more
2 years ago
i've never had the color of matcha deceive me like this one omg it was sooo bright (not pictured) i got the matchaga which has chaga mushroom which was described to be chocolatey and cinnamon forward, it tasted like milk. i tried my friends chagacino which was a standard cappuccino and the vanilla latte which was actually very delicious and strong. also tried my friends vanilla matcha which had a gorgeous vibrant green, but also did not taste like anything. the matcha just was not it. read more
Alfred Coffee is located inside the lobby of The Line hotel. It's a nice spacious furnished lobby which was about 5 minutes away from my hotel which made for a nice walk. Not only is the iced coffee delicious, it also comes in a large size which most coffee shops do not. Score! I ordered a basic Iced Vanilla Oat Milk Latte. Hubs ordered the Chagaccino which was quite thick. To be honest, I confused it with my drink... so that gives you an idea about how it's not so "mushroom-y." My large drink came in right under $9 which is ridiculous but I guess it's ok when it's a drink I can only get when I'm in town. Cheers! read more
7 months ago
can't believe this made its way down from LA! i got the chaggachino with their fronks milk everyday i stayed in austin. delicious mushroom coffee read more
2 years ago
While grabbing breakfast tacos at Veracruz, I noticed that there was a coffee shop across the lobby so I had to check it out. Lo and behold, it was my old friend Alfred. Alfred Coffee was always one of my favorite spots when I lived in LA. That feels like a lifetime ago, but seeing him again was like a warm hug. I ordered an Americano, like I always have, and the taste brought back all the memories. What's different about this Alfred is that you're greeted with the friendly Austin vibe. The woman who took my order was sweet as can be, and when the barista heard it was my first time in Austin, he immediately welcomed me and told me about spots I had to check out. Who knew a simple cup of coffee could mean so much... blending my past, present and future all into one. The whole experience truly made my day and put a huge smile on my face. read more
This was a great little spot for to get some work done. Being in the hotels lobby, it is a high traffic area so the noise is loud but the seating options were endless with a great ambiance. Unfortunately, I did not receive what I ordered but I contribute that to my accent being difficult to understand. read more
A great little coffee shop in downtown Austin. There are indoor and outdoor seating options for big and small groups. The latte could have been a bit sweeter; however, I definitely have a sweet tooth! An overall good experience. read more
2 years ago
Solid cold brew. Nice place in the lobby of a hotel lots of seating available and fast service. Great place to stop by and grab a cold coffee on a hot day read more
Great service and beautiful decor and location in the centrally-located downtown Line Hotel. I can't imagine a better place to do work in Austin. Love the staff, ambiance, and coffee. Nice to see an Alfred Coffee outside LA/in Texas. It's also near the pretty Ann and Roy Butler hike and bike trail with nice views of the lake and downtown Austin. read more
Stopped by Alfred today for a coffee and got an amazing Carmel macchiato. The space is super modern and cool located inside the line hotel, and the baristas were super friendly and accommodating. I'd highly recommend stopping by! read more
2 years ago
I will say the espresso was delicious! Right amount of kick and it was smooth. The vanilla flavor itself wasn't memorable honestly. Tasted like any other vanilla latte from those big name franchises. But it was a good latte nonetheless. read more
Located inside The Line Hotel, you can find it upon entrance next to Arlo Grey. The lobby has ample seating scattered around in front of the elevators, next to Alfred and further in the lobby where there are relaxing scenes of a fireplace. I didn't even think about Alfred or visit the shop until the last day of our two night stay. I wanted to grab something warm since it was raining outside and we were planning to walk to our next hotel stay. I chose to get a small cafe latte, which was $5.50 for an 8oz beverage. They also had a small refrigerated section for some bites like whipped Greek yogurt, coconut chia pudding, crudite, vegan caesar salad and cold beverages. Next to that was a living wall installation with neon lights that read "But first, coffee", which was cute. You can't miss it as it was right where you pickup your drink! Convenient stop for coffee if you're staying in The Line. They had a cute living wall section read more
The BEST most exquisite vanilla latte in town. They use their own vanilla syrup and it's perfectly sweet but not too sweet. The staff is friendly and their commitment to customer satisfaction is SERIOUS! I had a few questions about the lavender latte and they always answer my questions nicely. Yes it's a hotel coffee place but it's soooo good. 10/10 recommend + try the lavender latte! read more
5 years ago
The Alfred is located inside of the Line Hotel. If you're looking for a quiet place to relax and people watch, the Line is the perfect place to be. I absolutely love how fabulous the interior of The Line is. I wanted to give the original LA-based coffee shop a second chance, as I wasn't impressed with my first time in. I stuck with one of Alfred's traditional Signature Matcha drinks to hopefully be proved wrong, only to be disappointed again. The first time, I ordered a Vanilla Latte. This time, I ordered a Green Matcha Latte with Oat Milk, sweetened by lavender. Both were equally bland. Even with adding additional sweetener, it just tasted... basic. Nothing I would return for. read more
Located inside the artsy LINE hotel, is this equally aesthetic cafe with one of the prettiest vibes ever! You're surrounding by this dark academia aesthetic, with hanging plants and nean signs, and the bathroom details are so cute as well. I like to judge a place based on the attention they give to their bathrooms haha. The parking situation here is kinda tricky, but they have free valet for about 1.5 hours if you're just visiting the cafe! We got the iced chai with oat milk, iced americano, and iced matcha. I also couldn't resist getting their last ginger cookie haha. It was so moist and reminded me of ginger snap cookies, except combined with the softness of sugar cookies. It was so so good and definitely put me in the mood for Christmas Such a pretty and relaxing place with hanging live plants all around for a chat with a friend or to people-watch LOL! read more
9 months ago
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111 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78701
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The coffee shop is in a hotel lobby. So, you can park at the hotel or in the front with valet. There's also limited street parking pay by the hour.
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