I love Bennu - my wife and I have been going to the MLK store for years, and we're thrilled that there's one in South Austin - much more convenient for us and our friends, who are ready-made regulars. We love everything about the place: the Texas Coffee Trader's coffee, the food, the vibe - except for one thing: both bathrooms are labeled unisex, which is great for the one holer on the right, but the one the on the left has two stalls - so there could be someone you weren't expecting in the stall next to you. This is weird, even for me and my lefty-liberal aging hippie friends. Seems like calling the left one "women only" and the right one "unisex" fulfills Austin city statutes, potty parity, American expectations of privacy and just about any set of conditions you can think of. if guys are tiffed about occasionally waiting for the bathroom, they get a moment to reflect on how rare that experience is. My two cents. Still looking forward to the next time we can be there and hear what everybody's been up to. read more

The Sinatra is d*amnf*cking good, y'all. Pardon the language but my southern girl candor is coming OUT for this. :) Cool vibes. Chill music. Awesome lounge. Comfy and affordable. GF & vegan dessert options also available. read more

Austin's newest 24/7 coffee shop opened May 12th. Bennu bought out Dominican Joe's and is in the same location. It's spectacular. They painted and replaced most if not all the furniture; it's a great assortment of different sized tables that aren't too crowded together. I'm writing this review after midnight, and since it's such a new shop, it's gloriously quiet with such a great 80s synthpop playlist going (Shout, Sweet Dreams, etc) that I don't even want to bother with wearing headphones. Plus, with not a lot of people fighting for bandwidth, the wifi is great. However, given its proximity to downtown and SoCo, it's bound to become a busy spot. If you liked DJ's, no worries. All the baristas were offered to stay and before the transition, they told me that Bennu was going to keep supporting the coffee plantation/school in the DR that DJ was all about. My favorite drink is the Iced Bennu. But, I always order a vanilla latte w/ almond milk as a benchmark. And man, that new espresso machine is legit. It was a nicely robust roast with a good amount of foam and no burnt almond taste. It had a smooth taste that wasn't overly sweet and came out at a drinkable temperature. Huge plus. The food assortment isn't as large as Monkey Nest, but the pizza slices are pretty popular. In the time that I've been here, about half the people have ordered some. Some recommendations for improvement are to get lights on the patio and to figure out how to get electricity to tables that aren't adjacent to a wall. Also, I'm a little weirded out by the unisex multi-stall restrooms. Just sayin'. Anyway, congrats on the expansion Bennu. I plan on coming back a lot. read more

See all

Really strong cappuccino with great foam!!! $3.50 for a large. Traditional chai latte was also great; finally somewhere that offers one that isn't too sweet. $3.25 for a small (was actually really big). If you get the drinks to stay they use mugs, less waste :-) I recommend the pumpkin muffin as well. The place is big, ambiance is nice, lovable oldies were playing, large tables, seemed like lots of outlets. A good place to get work done. Friendly barista! Parking was full out front but there is free parallel parking heading further south on Congress. I also appreciated that they had local art/photos for sale on the walls! read more

I came here because a former Austinite told me she will occasionally drive 3 hours back to Austin for Bennu's coffee. That is a lot of pressure for an establishment to live up to, but with such a heavy recommendation, how could I not try it out? Their honey cream latte is amazing and I'm now considering moving to Austin so I can live at Bennu. You think I'm joking but they're 24-hour so.... I got the latte with almond milk and it was good - usually I find almond milk adds a noticeable nutty aftertaste to drinks, but I didn't taste it with my drinks here, which was kind of nice. They also sell vegan cookies that were just as good as regular cookies, and they have a really delicious but super rich and decadent homemade peanut butter cup. Definitely will be coming back again to try more of their foods next time! read more

Great spot. The coffee is GOOD and affordable, and they have a stacked snack bar full of heathy treats (vegan and gluten free pastries, cookies and cakes) and tacos for breakfast. Plenty of seating inside and out. Bonus the people working the counter are super nice. I'd come here to study, meet up with a friend, or just grab a coffee on my way to work. read more

Bennu Coffee - Inside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

Their coffee isn't high-quality. The place is kinda cool and the people are nice, but their coffee just isn't there. I got a cappuccino and the espresso was pretty bitter with a huge dollop of bubbly foam on the top. Seems like they're trying to stick with the whole second wave thing which is not what I like. I honestly couldn't even drink the thing. read more

Bennu Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Always open! Love this place! It is usually packed with hard core students. Open 24 hours. Parking is good. Not the best coffee. But you go there for focusing. read more

Espresso is great, it doesn't need any sweetener! I always get their latte and it's perfect. A great place to study for a couple of hours. It's a little packed but I somehow always find a spot. They also have a few outlets if you need one. It's also in a plaza so you can always find a spot to park. This is one of my favorite spots especially for getting work done late at night. read more

Pros: decent wifi, good location, 24 hours, good drinks. Cons: internet did cut out on me, temperature was uncomfortable, even with a jacket. You shouldn't freeze people out just because it's hot outside. Made for an uncomfortable work environment. Left and probably won't come back. Freezing your customers doesn't "sell more coffee". It makes them stay at home or go somewhere else. 74 degree is uncomfortable unless you're in bed under blankets. Won't return. read more

The coffee taste great but the bald lady with little hairs hanging and gauges in her hair is ridiculously rude. She said "your welcome" before we could even say thank you. She told us we should have basically ordered chocolate milk because the drink we got (like we know it's not strong) very bad attitude will not come back for this reason alone. This is two separate days read more

I was hanging out while waiting for a flight and loved the two lattes I got (Don Quixote and the last one on the menu, maybe called Oliver Twist?). The place is so chill I almost fell asleep. People were quiet and respectful, seating isn't too much of an issue, outlets seemed plenty enough, and I didn't have an issue with the wifi over a few hours. Barista was also really chill. Literally couldn't have asked for anything more of a coffeeshop. read more

The times I have gone have been around 9pm and it was pretty busy at the time. Staff is very friendly and they have a wide variety of drinks and teas along with bites to eat. I drink tea and like the fact they give you a tea bag and you can go back for hot water refill at no charge. This is my new go to place for studying when I need to and love that it is open 24/7. The only thing I struggle with is the parking sometimes but does not stop me from going. read more

I am an avid customer of this fine establishment, and could never really give it a bad review, however something's been bothering me that I would like to put in the suggestion box. I don't really coming here at night to study or paint because it's very hard to concentrate. Why, you ask? Because the barista, whom is a very cool dude whom I have no hard feelings, ONLY PLAYS PRIMUS THE WHOLE GD TIME! I can handle a lil bit of it, but dude, it's not the best flow of energy when one is trying to find a calm space to think. As a barista DJ, you have a lot of responsibility setting the space, primus is just not the right vibe for the setting. This is my opinion and would greatly appreciate some change of pace and variety read more

Coffee drinks - I'd give it a 5. Seemed a lot like a place where people went to use the wifi- so solid 3 on ambience Loved my dairy free cocoa drink. Was very tasty and seemed like it was sinful. I would say "I'd go here again" because we did....the next morning Both times staff were really friendly and knowledgeable about their products read more

Bennu is one of the few coffee shops that makes every guest feel like an old friend. The service is as friendly as you can find in Austin.Whether I buy my iced Don Quixote (one of the many delicious options on their mocha menu) at the Congress location or at their MLK location, I get the exact same perfect cup every single time. Thank you, Bennu crew, for greeting me with a kind smile and genuine greeting each and every time! read more

Bennu has the best coffee in the world. I love the Scarlet Letter. On a warm day a half Bennu makes my day. Sweetest employees too.

Decent coffee lots of seating but slow and very spotty Wi-Fi! I've been here 30 min now and I still haven't had a connection for longer than 5 minutes! read more

Extremely rude. I am from out of state and I called asking a simple question, if they had any teas that didn't have caffeine. I was asked to be put on hold for a moment (which was fine) but I then proceeded to listen to the girl talking about me to a coworker, cussing me out as if my question was so irrelevant and inconvenient. I waited until she came back on the line and when she came back she picked up the phone and hung up. I then continued to call back and they kept ignoring my call. For the amount of time it took for her to talk crap about me to a coworker, she or someone else could have answered my question and we all would have been in our way. I was only a half mile away so I went to the store to confront the girl and talk to the manager. The girl had pink hair and said I was the one being rude and that they were so busy to answer my question. When I pulled up there was no one there, so according to her they beat the rush within 2 minutes. Very rude. Either learn to properly put someone on hold, or teach better customer service. read more

It was my first time coming here and ordered a cold brew with vanilla. They filled the entire cup up with ice and there was barely any coffee and was completely watered down. I asked the barista for a new coffee and she just gave me a black coffee with no flavoring and not what I asked for. Very disappointed with my first experience at Bennu's. read more

Vercruz pizza was great, bennu organic coffee was great but service sucked. Been here 2x after midnight and the dude is. NOT NICE, I think I was cutting into his smoke break. Will be back but sure hope he is not the dude I have order from again... read more

Great food and drink selection. Great foam. I love this spot because its so open and there's plenty of seating. The honey cream latte is a definite win. Blackberry is not good. They have tamales and cookies.. I would reccomend to get stuff done. People who frequent here are fairly focused and the noise is kept as very low volume. Plus they are 24 hr. read more

Really good coffee. The americano was great, no bitterness, smooth as silk. The iced Bennu (sweetened iced coffee) was also really good! This place is great for coffee enthusiasts and for normal fans of coffee-based drinks, and I'd recommend it to anyone. It's the best coffee I've had in Austin, and some of the best I've had in TX. The location is great, the ambiance is great, and it's easy to study in here due to the great lighting (doesn't make you wanna fall asleep, but doesn't burn your retinas either). The service is fine, but the coffee what really shines here. The only downside is that this place is really packed nearly all day long, but if you're patient you can snag a spot to study even during peak hours. read more

I just went to the highland location this morning, it was amazing! The manager and staff are so kind and super friendly! I ordered the pull apart muffin and one of the mochas that was suggested when I asked what the best drink is! I am so excited to watch this coffee shop grow, and I am looking forward to the many visits I will be coming back to you in the future! read more

This place was very inviting, friendly place. Large space and even though there was several people here it was easy to get a table. The honey cream latte was really good. Midas breakfast taco was just what I wanted. read more

Bennu Coffee - Friendly staff and awesome latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a great place to get work done if you can find a table. It can get crowded. The tables are big enough to spread out with a laptop and a book, and there are outlets everywhere. The coffee is strong and good. The food selection is good for a coffee shop. If you're reading or doing something not involving a laptop you'll have to search a bit for a spot with enough light. It's dark inside but also very cozy. read more

It's becoming a place that's not nearly as " warm " and friendly as it used to be. I was asking the barista for a cup for water and she turned and looked my way without even a word. Just handed me a cup like " you're talking to me?" Unbelievable. If it wasn't for the distance to my house I would never go back in there again. Smh..... read more

This place is the closest cafe to me (with the second closest being Starbucks) and I prefer to drink from local spots. All in all, this place has a great atmosphere to work, nice outdoor space, solid vibe, tasty baked goods, but the coffee is horrible. If you want a quiet place to enjoy a pastry and some tea then I totally recommend. Also want to call out that's the baristas are always genuinely friendly. But again, terrible coffee. read more

It's aight. It not named Starbucks so that's cool. But it's also still over burnt coffee so I wouldn't give them a lot of credit as a coffee maker. It's just a WiFi spot. The people who work here are always cool though so there is that. Side note, I counted 6 dudes there that swallowed whatever pill is going around that makes them think it's okay to wear tevas. Maybe that's a reason to go maybe it's not. It's just something to be aware of. read more

Nice vibe here! I had an iced coffee and it was delicious, I love the small crunchy ice! I also had a quick banana bread as a snack and it was great. Comfy chairs, cool place to hang out. read more

Almost always have seats, always find parking, service is always friendly, fast and helpful, decent amount of wall plugs around, caffeine in coffee is strong, food is pretty good. Everything on their mocha menu is great, along with their iced and hot tea selections. Ambiance is great, have no complaints. My go to coffee place! read more

Great coffee and a super friendly staff! I tried the special they had which was "Irish Toffee" and it was awesome.

Love the fact that they are open 24x7. A very cool hangout spot. Delicious hot cocoas and signature coffee options. What didn't work for me though was the fact that they were very sweet. Like too sweet to even finish a regular sized glass. And if you ask them to make it less sweet, then they don't add the extra pump of dark/white chocolate to your cocoa, so you don't really get the cocoa flavor that you want. Kinda disappointed. read more

Dirty. I left my coffee behind because the atmosphere felt grody and the coffee was too watery to justify transferring to a paper cup. Shocked by the good reviews here. 24/7 is what they have going for them, and was our main reason for visiting since it was a holiday. The two staff members gave three-star service but missed out on an opportunity to be warm and welcoming and make great tips on a Holiday. read more

If I lived in Austin, this would be a go-to for studying, reading, or just catching up with friends. Just stopped by on a Saturday around 11am and there were plenty of open tables. There were lots of interesting specialty drinks that looked tempting but we got an iced americano, a chocolate chip cookie, and a poppyseed almond muffin. There were lots of sweet and savory food options, including vegan and gluten free choices. Something for everyone! There's also a cute garden outside, so you can choose to sit inside or outside. read more

TLDR: this place is great except Aimee who needs to be fired . I would give this coffee shop 5 stars if it weren't for one employee. I have great relationships with all the other employees - Fred, Alberto, and Nadia in particular always make my day and I look forward to seeing them. In the past I used to go to the other Bennu on MLK all the time in college. Eventually one of their employees, Aimee, was so rude to me and so passive aggressive that I vowed to never go again. She played terrible emo music nonstop, and she always acted like you were an idiot if you didn't order things exactly as they came. Basically her whole demeanor was very patronizing. Over time she and a few of her friends made it a place I disenjoyed going to because they were always the entitled barista stereotype and made me feel bad for getting coffee. When Bennu took over the Dominican Joe's on soco next to my apartment I was upset because expected it to be a rude place for their ride baristas to be rude again - and I loved Dominican Joe's. However, they proved me so wrong. They were so nice I totally changed my mind - but when I told people I like Bennu I always clarified I was talking about the Soco location. Most people who know Bennu were skeptical - they had similar experiences at the other location, and when we met for coffee they all expressed how surprised they were the staff was so nice. For some reason they moved her and now she's back, jerking up the place, at my favorite coffee shop. Today I asked her for the same thing I always get, espresso with some topo on the side (which is how Espresso is supposed to come Bennu) and she told me they don't do that. Then when I said they always do she made a big show of bringing it out to me at the register and acting like it was such a chore to have to come up with a price for it so I felt dumb. I don't like to feel dumb or like an inconvenience - I go far out of my way to be sweet to people and tip everywhere I go because it matters. I won't be going in if Aimee is working - which is a huge inconvenience because Bennu is right next to my apartment - but I can't stand her and I won't contribute a cent to her jerking up my favorite coffee shop. read more

Great breakfast burritos and pastries. My travel partner had coffee and was also really great! The workers are very nice and attentive. My entire time visiting Austin, we went multiple times! Next time visiting Austin, I will definitely be back to Bennu Coffee. read more

Simply warm and welcoming customer service. We walked in and were acknowledged right away with a warm beautiful smile. Great coffee. Great place to meet or enjoy a cafe while you work. read more

See all

One of my favs in Austin! The Raven is the best! Love the taste of bittersweet dark chocolate.

The place has a good options for coffees and 24 hr service gives lot of people a good place hang out, play board games, study in a nice, safe and caffeinated environment! read more