We went to Nougatine Bakery after a 5K run on a Sunday morning. They had only pastries, so we went…read morenext door to Spokesman for coffee. I loved the funky black and white bus with drawings outside. I ordered drip coffee with a cup of ice to make a sort-of iced coffee to cool down after the run. They complied and gave me a full cup of ice. They had half & half and almond milk, along with cinnamon, simple syrup and other sugars for added flavor. I added stevia to my coffee. Service was fast; my coffee was ready within 2 minutes. The interior has ample tables for sitting and colorful hanging paper fringe decorations.

Like a lot of other places in Austin, Spokesman is a coffee shop by day and bar by night. But what…read moremade them unique was the vibe! Very relaxing, yet moody and fun at the same time. I stopped in for a late afternoon pick-me-up and ordered the seasonal Earl Grey matcha latte. So good! The Earl Grey added a light, fragrant twist to the matcha without overpowering it, which made the drink feel really balanced and unique. I ended up hanging out for a bit to read a chapter of my book before heading out. It's the kind of place where you could easily get some work done, study, or just enjoy a quiet break with a good drink.

Food: UM I GOT THE TOASTED VANILLA OAT LATTE AND IT IS MY NEW FAVE! Yes it deserves the hype omg…read more!!! They were sold out of food when I went at 11 am :( but luckily there were other trucks open nearby. Service: super fast and friendly Ambiance: friendly and lovely as it's next to a tennis court and brewery

Love the matcha latte with coconut :) so yummy I slurp it down faaassssst!…read more Marianna is always so patient & nice when I order ++ They make em fast! So you're not waiting long!

I am not sure if Casa Brasil has become Little City Coffee Roasters, if Little City has CB roast…read morecoffee for them, or if this place is now Little City's roasting house. But I tried my 3rd package of Little City coffee, (shipped from this address on their website) and though good coffee, it is simply not a dark enough roast for my espresso. I tried Messenger Espresso the first time, many months ago and was underwhelmed. The beans were just not dark enough, shiny enough nor oily enough for the sort of espresso shot I like to pull. They made perfectly passable drip coffee in a pour-over, but I am a 99% espresso guy. Recently I took advantage of a 20% discount and rapid delivery (next day! Arrived on Monday, ordered Sunday!) to try the two darkest roasts offered, Grackle and Republic. Again, passable drip coffees, but not able to produce the thick rich crema and distinctive oily mouthfeel and toasted flavor notes I was looking for. Great fast to the door delivery and good prices (though for a 12oz package, compare carefully) and as I noted, pretty good coffee, but I will return to the Italian espresso (occasionally mixed 75/25 with French Roast) from my usual roaster Anderson's to feed my Gaggia Classic Pro.

Another great Yelp event. I learned a LOT about coffee today. Joel, the owner of Casa Brasil is…read moredefinitely a coffee connoisseur. He gave us a Coffee 101 where we learned everything from the history all the way to how it reaches the end consumer. We learned about the different types and tastes of coffee at it's different stages. We were served many different brews from "defected" coffee beans up to some premium stuff so that we can get a taste for what good coffee should be like. Don't let the location fool you, when you walk into this warehouse looking shop, inside has some of the FINEST coffee you can buy. Joel's good buddies with all the best plantations and Brazil and prides himself on having first choice on all the BEST harvested coffees from these plantations. If you've had coffee at Spiderhouse, Uchi, Torchy's, and many other places around town, there's a good chance they're sources from Casa Brasil. Basically, if you like making coffee at home and not paying a premium for coffee at these shops/restaurants, you can order directly from Joel. They roast upon order so you definitely get the beans at it's freshest. The bags they come in are all hand-painted too. If you're not wanting to order from Joel or make a drive down south, you can find their coffee at your local Central Market. Bottom line, if you want the best quality coffee you can possibly find, go here.

Cosmic Pickle is a very unique venue located of S. Congress that I discovered while visiting…read moreanother nearby location. The Cosmic effect can be realized through the red string lighting inside. Cosmic has indoor seating and outdoor seating with a covered patio. The lush greenery and trees make the venue visually appealing. In addition, a food truck park is across the walkway creating more interest. Joint outdoor seating is also shared with the food truck park. You can easily toggle between the food trucks and Cosmic. In addition, since there is so much outdoor space, the venue appears to be dog friendly. The drink menu has quite a lot of variety. In the early morning hours, you have the opportunity to drink lattes, espresso or cold brews paired with pastries. As the day continues, you can add to the drink menu wines, beer and cocktails. I had hibiscus tea with a croissant...both delicious. That morning, I was the only customer, so I had dedicated service. Will have to return in the evening...

*this was meant to be 5 stars and for some reason I must have hit 4…read more Updating for that purpose only. Yeah so, I was updating a lengthy review but it seems to have disappeared. Anyway... The Cosmic Saltillo location is our go-to because it's walking distance from our home. This original location is amazing. Love the both so much. I like that there are food truck onsite, lots and lots of outdoor seating, koi pond, chickens, certified green spaces, and so much more. It's like being at the greatest campground ever. The interior is spacious. The entire place is welcoming and friendly. Super service. Super cocktails. Super coffee. Super other drinks. You see where I'm going, right? I love it here!

This cafe is one of my favorite fantasy driven locations to visit in all of Austin…read more Their rotating special menu with unique flavors make this a standout in an oversaturated marketplace. Austin is known for having a lot of coffee, but very few have identifiable differentiators. Merfolk's creates coffee flavors based on fantasy lore, so you honestly never know what the special menu will have. That's why we keep spending our money there. Many of the drinks are sweet but the staff is more than happy to make adjustments as needed! The ambiance is also so cute and whimsical. I love being in beautiful spaces like this---it makes getting any sort of work done in my laptop much more enjoyable.

Husband and I drive to this place bc we wanted to check it out, even tho we live half an hour away,…read morebut we heard a lot about it. Upon walking in, the place had a decent amount of ppl inside but still had ample seating. Seems like a lot of people work from this cafe bc we sat next to one guy working on his laptop taking calls, & then a group interview came in and sat behind us. Anyway - the drink options were cool. I like the fact that they have cool tea blends as well. They were yummy but it wasn't anything I would rave about. They have board games you can play with, so we played a few rounds of break the ice lol. I was slightly let down by the decor tho I won't lie. I guess I was expecting more fantasy elements or themes, but it was mostly like antlers and wheels on the wall. They did have a cool giant mural though.

Delicious coffee and pastries. Cozy and comfortable environment. And friendly staff. They have you…read morein and out with a smile on their face.

This location is a little smaller but quirky. Great alternative to the nationwide chains that seem…read moreinescapable. Try the signature summer moon latte with moon milk. We got ours 1/4 moon and that was enough. After my first visit I took home some beans but I'm not a big fan of the wood fired beans. It's great for pizza - coffee not so much! Parking is a nightmare!

Welcome to the OG Cafe Crème! Upon entering, you'll be greeted at the counter where you can order a…read morevariety of crepes, tacos, pastries, drinks and more. I was torn on choosing a crepe I had previously tried, or trying something new entirely. The barista/cashier was super helpful on narrowing down my options, and so I stuck with the Crepe Madame-- can't go wrong with a classic! Absolutely, NOOOOO REGRETS. I will say after just eating one, I WANTED MORE... but that could also be my Texan heart wanting the usual Texan portion size. They also serve a mini salad on the side, and whatever dressing they're using-- SPECTACULAR. If you're curious why the menu has some Vietnamese influence on the menu, you're not mistaken. It's Vietnamese Owned, so maybe get a little adventurous and try out the Saigon Crepe or be bold and order a Cafe Sua Da or Vietnamese Espresso Martini. Atmosphere: WF wherever folks, you'll love this place. Plenty of space & if you need a quaint conference room, you can reserve and pay $20/hour or $150/day.

This is a co-working friendly cafe! I like that they had two conference rooms you can rent and…read moreplenty of open seating inside. And I didn't have any issues with their WiFi. I got their lox with the rosemary salt bagel which was perfectly creamy and salty. I also tried their collagen protein iced latte and it hit the spot :)

I looooooved the matcha here…read more I tried the mango sticky rice - amazing!! Blended so perfectly and around 8.50 but it is a larger size I also tried the kouignn Amin pastry and also loved this They heated up it up for me as well which was super nice Overall very cute spot Kinda hidden in the back of the south Congress hotel area near the water trade bar Service was great - super helpful with my questions about the pastries too This spot is great - definitely coming back

Today, not tomorrow. "Hoy, no mañana." I choose Mañana to get my almost daily injection of…read morecaffeine. Mañana is located at the South Congress Hotel has coffee + tea, bakeshop and grab + go offerings (primarily water, kombucha, paletas and juices). Of course I was there for a latte spiked with black sesame vanilla (their most popular latte) according to my barista, which I paired with an almond bear claw. This was not your typical bear claw as it was not eye-squinting sweet but bursting with almond flavoring primarily in the center. It was almost like a crescendo in a symphony when you got to the center of the bear claw. My latte was flavorful in a subtle way with the sesame vanilla permeating throughout the latte. It is important to note that they make their own pastries and tacos each day. The pastries are a bit pricey costing more than my latte. The coffee shop has floor to ceiling windows on two sides with one of the windows opening into a courtyard with additional seating. The beautifully titled coffee bar immediately grabs your attention. In addition, service was quick and efficient. I was in and out the coffee shop within 10 minutes. I parked right in front of the coffee shop as it was early before the meters started to tick.

This is a review about the coffee and food aspect of Simona's…read more It is over priced. In terms of coffee, they are middle of the pack. There is much better coffee in austin. They have premium prices still. They sell pastries and they have a taco food truck connected to it. Both are still very much overpriced. I get it, they are inside a nice hotel and so they will charge a premium but at least have the quality match that.

Located inside the Colton House Hotel, Simona's is the hotel's local resident serving coffee by…read moreday, and cocktails by night. I usually only go to coffee shops to work, but today, went on a coffee date with my dog instead. There's ground floor parking in the garage that's complimentary for two hours. I kept it simple with a vanilla latte. I noticed they had tacos at the bottom of the food menu, but at $13.25 for two tacos + an a la carte item, I decided to pass. Maybe my expectations were too high (as usual) because it's inside a hotel, but I was hoping for the kind of warm hospitality hotels are known for, but instead, the service felt a bit cold. It didn't exactly make me want to spend more money there. While sitting on the patio, I spotted the food truck outside and thought, "PERFECT. A food truck HAS to be cheaper. Take that Simona's!" I walked up to the window... only to find out it wasn't actually a separate food truck. It was just the pickup window. To order? I had to go back inside to Simona's and place my order with the delightful staff... I ended up ordering two Blue Migas tacos, and honestly, they were just... good, but nothing memorable. They tasted like your average breakfast tacos that you can find all over Austin for less. Despite loving how relaxing the outdoor patio is with its lucious greenery surrounding you and the beautiful French chairs and cafe tables, it's located right next to the hotel pool. If you're visiting on a summer afternoon, expect some extra noise with pool guests. If you're looking for a quiet coffee or a place to work, I'd recommend coming early in the morning instead.

This bagel was SO yummy! I got the jalapeño cheddar with herb shmear, American cheese, an over-hard…read moreegg, and avocado. The coffee hit the spot too! The team working the truck was so sweet and friendly, and the whole vibe was perfect! Food came out quick also!

Solid bagel breakfast sammies. their homemade lox is to die for. Today I opted for a CLASSIC…read moresausage, egg and cheese on everything egg bagel. Divine. Pro tip: pair it with a delicious coffee from spokesman