Wish they'd go back to 24/7. Business hours notwithstanding, definitely the best work / study friendly option in the area. read more

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

Love, love, love this place. It's a perfect mix of productive, get things done and cozy/chill. Their coffee is DELICIOUS. I typically get one of their specialty mochas (Don Quixote) but their house brews are always tasty too. All the baristas are super nice and helpful. They have a pretty decent amount of food as well. Pizza, sandwiches, tacos and tamales, salad and of course all the baked goods. Even gluten free and vegan options! I absolutely love the gluten free, dairy free lemon poppy seed bread (goes great with the mocha). It's a great place to work as it's typically quiet and relaxed, so I am always super productive and rarely distracted. Lots of outlets too, and substantial seating. I will warn that it's usually packed (parking too) but I always find a seat. People share tables and things open up, so not to fret. And there is also a cute outdoor area, so bring your pups! read more

From the pictures it seems like the quality of coffee you get depends on who is working. I've worked at a coffee bar that roasted and ground our own espresso, hand pressed the drinks, etc. so I like good coffee and I'm not ashamed to be picky about it. The espresso was bitter, ok at best. The foam on my cappuccino was a large amount dumped on top to fill the paper cup. Very frothy, not smooth at all. Possibly (hopefully) someone inexperienced working. Not worth $5 IMO. The decor seemed kind of random. Not sure what vibe they were going for. That said all the staff was friendly and the patio is lovely on nice weather days. read more

Bennu has quickly become one of my favorite go-to spots in Austin! The perfect spot to bring your laptop and get work done while also sipping on an iced coffee. I recommend the Iced Bennu - it's perfectly sweet and smooth, just how I like my iced coffee. They also have a printer on site which is super helpful when in a pinch. There are so many coffee spots to try out in Austin, but I keep ending up back here. read more

Ordered a cappuccino from a barista with ear buds in who, believe it or not, had trouble hearing my order, and I had to repeat myself constantly. Cappuccino was bitter with scalded milk. When I got to the bottom of the cup, I was unpleasantly surprised with a mouthful of espresso grounds. The interior had good energy, and the only reason it gets two stars versus one is because my next stop after my coffee break was a print shop. This location conveniently has a printer for customers to use (for a price). read more

This location is my favorite of the branch as it's spacious, has great lighting, and nice views of greenery from outside. All in all has many aspects which support productivity. Here are charging ports dispersed throughout the store so you can definitely stay here a while. It's not too loud and it's on the quiet side. I loved studying here and found myself to be very focused. I had a chai latte and I thought it was pretty standard and hit the spot. Their speciality mocha drinks sounded interesting too so I gotta try that next time. They also sell snacks and small bites! read more

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I love this place. the vibes are perfect. Quiet, non distracting jazz and lowlight. Outlets work.

Good coffee. Good food. I've come during the summer a couple times so it wasn't overwhelmingly packed with students, yet still busy enough to keep a quiet hum. The prices are reasonable and there are a lot of choices. I've enjoyed the iced blueberry green tea. For the sugar junkie, definitely try the Mexican hot chocolate as it seems to be more sugar than chocolate. Additionally, there will be people occasionally ordering chocolate chip cookies and the smell is intoxicating if you're sitting nearby. I personally like Bennu's musictoo; it's not too loud and pretty chill. My one gripe is that the tables all feel too tall for the chairs. As a gal of average height, my wrists are uncomfortable when typing away. This is not a problem if I've brought a textbook or other tome that can double as my personal booster seat. (Guys don't seem to have this problem) read more

I come here all the time even though every time i am like hm that was very just ok. I think the architecture of the building is just so odd so theres no light in the coffee shop. But everything that they could do with it they did and i do fw the patio. I will not take off a star for building architecture that seems harsh read more

They have truly legitimate hot chocolate! Highly recommend it for that and I'm sure other items too.

I ordered one turkey and provolone croissant and three cinnamon rolls for $23.00 on grubhub. Immediately, one cinnamon was credited back as they were sending only two. Okay, that's cool. When my order arrived, there were my two delicious cinnamon but with a turkey pesto mayo sandwich! I do not eat anything with mayo on it and certainly not pesto mayo. I was able to salvage the turkey but the provolone was smeared with this mayo. I paid 23 dollars for turkey lunch meat and 2 cinnamon rolls. I am very sad at this time. read more

Bennu Coffee - I ordered a turkey, provolone croissant... what is this? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I liked everything about this coffee shop. Prices were fair and all of the staff were friendly. I had a honey cream latte which was delicious and I got a butternut squash smoothie for my kids, also yummy! It was extremely quiet when we went in so I was hesitant on taking my toddler in there. But even with him being his usual loud, rambunctious self, the staff just giggled and none of the customers gave us a second glance. If I'm ever back in Austin, I'm definitely stopping here again! read more

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

Not sure why the rave reviews other than the coffee being pretty decent (star #1) and a quiet place to do some work and study (star #2), service could've been better. First, tables are not cleaned after the previous customer. We living in covid times... Second, to use their wifi you get a code to use for 3 hours. Once the time has expired, you have to buy another item to get another code. Something as small as a $1 banana or another coffee, fine. But honestly it shouldn't be that stingy. Third, after my drink was ordered someone after me got theirs first. After settling in at a table, I went to ask the barista where my coffee was and she said she had forgotten... It seems she was the only one working but it was not busy. At least she was nice. Sure these maybe minor things but all in all, little things could be improved service wise. read more

Long list of mocha varieties- got the iced raven with OAT MILK(!! earned an extra star for offering this alternative). The Raven is just like its description: luscious and succulent, bitter sweet, rich espresso and chocolate flavours both came through. One star taken- if you refuse the homemade whip cream, you also dont get any of the drizzle or chocolate powder toppings as described! The girl behind me who got the Pride and Prejudice also didnt get any toppings. Bonus- lots and lots of tables for getting work done. read more

Bennu Coffee - Worried these mocha concoctions would be too sweet but happy I was wrong - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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All Employees not wearing masks, even with covid rules posted on the door. Espresso was okay. Tasted burnt and I enjoy dark butter coffees. Giving it two stars because of the amount of seating available. Change the espresso and care about your community by encouraging mask use and maybe I'd come back. read more

Bennu Coffee - Covid rules - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This location is really open and has lots of indoor and outdoor seating. I tried the honey cream latte. It was sweet, rich, and had a deep honey flavor, I'd highly recommend! I also tried their chai. The spices are really strong on the nose, the flavor is slightly more mild. Overall, not too bad. read more

Unfortunately they didn't have most of their coffees available when we came in because of the city-wide boil notice. Not their fault obviously, but the cold brew I was able to try (one of the only things on their menu available) was just ok, not a ton of flavor. I also felt like the interior felt a little dated and tired but there were plenty of tables available for studying or getting work done. At least they had plenty of power outlets to charge your devices! read more

It's not bad, but I wouldn't say it's stellar either. It's probably one of my least favorite shops for getting work done as it's a bit dingy and limited seating, I will say that it seemed a lot of people like to though! Just wasn't for me read more

If you love mochas, this is your place! Had a Don Quixote mocha which they describe as "Azteca D'Oro Spiced Chocolate Mocha topped with home-made whipped cream and dusted with Mexican spiced powder." It was a light and subtle taste not overpowering which Mexican mochas can at times. Staff was friendly and nice vibe. Lots of other coffee/tea options and baked goods. read more

The only cup of coffee I've ever enjoyed. Not sure why. Also their breakfast tacos are pretty good.

I quite like this Bennu. I don't know why I assumed the quality of this place would be weird given it's close-to-downtown location. Most places near downtown are pack and don't have the chill vibe I am usually looking for at coffee shops. This place has a great vibe. I am about to take my laptop out to do some work and I am not trying to beat the person in front of me or after me to get a seat closest to an outlet. There are plenty! I also got a latter with almond milk. It's pretty good. I do like my lattes a little sweeter and they have all ways to sweeten your drink readily accessible. I like using raw brown sugar. There was some simple syrup there too which I do t see very often at places. Oh, and get this. SXSW is going on and it still isn't crawling with people. Love it. This is a great place to get your caffeine buzz and get together with some friends that want a laid-back chat or to finish up your work for the day. read more

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Extremely kind staff. Drove a lot out the way for a coffee before work at 6am because I love the taste so much. So to also get top notch customer service so early in the morning in addition to that is crazy. They made my drink so pretty looking too I was almost scared to drink it haha read more

Spacious cafe which is always crowded. Coffee is decent, nothing to complain nor to appreciate. Ambience and service was great. You will be surrounded by people studying, playing games, working and chatting. read more

Bennu wins for being 24/7, and having stereo music that is not overly loud. This particular space tends to amplify sound, but luckily the patrons were very responsive to that and studying quietly in small groups. There are quite a few tables for that particular purpose, but they generally seat six or less, so keep that in mind when looking at this for a study session. The London Fog had was really good (8/10), and they seem to have a good variety of humorously named mochas and other gimmicky items on the menu. Most pastries and sandwiches were wrapped, which makes me believe they are ported in from other places. They will heat up any cookie you order, which sounds wonderful in theory, but mine was a little dry to begin with, so, while novel, watch for that and be prepared to dunk it in your tea. They seem to get a lot of students from St. Edward's at this location, due to the proximity off Congress / down SoCo. I sat by the seasonal Christmas tree and enjoyed a good book and a nice cup of tea, finding it all very pleasant. I would definitely recommend Bennu if you're in the area looking for a place to rest in between errands, or if you're needing that late night study sesh and pick me up. read more

Wifi only works for 3 hours. Barista was mean, they messed up our orders and then accused me of stealing food. I paid for the order.

I know most of Austin's coffeehouses because: 1. I like coffee. 2. I spend time everyday with iPhone apps. 3. At coffeehouses, no one fucks with you. And I also like Starbucks, but they seem to be closing earlier these days, and more & more people use them as offices - wow, do we really need to hear all your phone conversations? At local coffeehouses, your interaction is pretty much wondering when someone's gonna replace that MacBook Air. And you wonder silently. I like internal dialogue. I'll always be a fan of Bennu MLK, but Bennu SoCo seems a little bigger, brighter, and a lot easier to park. It's still a $1.62 for the straight black house, and that's what'll keep me coming back. Don't know about the other concoctions. And is it the best & hottest coffee you'll ever find downtown at midnight, or whenever you drink the stuff? Not too sure about that either, but I think it's still what keeps Austin Austin. read more

Bennu Coffee - I think the patio here may be technically smaller than Bennu MLK, but it feels more spacious. And level. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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service here is always pretty fast even with a long line. the menu is always very creative and they do fun different coffee drinks, all of which are delicious. whenever my friends are visiting i take them here, because it's a guaranteed good cup of coffee every time. read more

Early meeting at TexDOT but needed a little cup of java to get the day started. It was early (6:15am) and the guy behind the counter was good but it was just him. The coffee was good and the bagel w/sausage was really good but it took a while to get. The funny thing was that a young lady came in, walked behind the counter, made a latte, and then walked out. Someone probably called in sick so I can't hate on the slow service so I'll give it 4 stars. A tip to customers: when it's busy know what you want when it's your turn and remember to smile. read more

This hit the spot on a hot Austin day. The dude was super nice making it as well. I highly recommend stopping here for a walk down Soco read more

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

I liked this place! It's in a convenient spot and had enough parking. The chicken salad sammich was good and so was my latte. I would definitely go again to study here. read more

Was looking for a place to grab a quick coffee to go and Bennu showed up as an option. I decided to give it a try. I almost walked right by the front door in my first pass as it's not immediately obvious where you walk in. The coffee shop is fairly spacious inside with plenty of seating. It's also nice and quiet so it would be a good working environment to hole up for a few hours and get some work done. You have all the basic necessities of a coffee shop with some savory options for breakfast as well. I decided to go with a whole wheat bagel with a side of cream cheese. I thought the bagel would come fully made, but you have to put the cream cheese on yourself. While nothing spectacular, if you're in need of a quick breakfast, this place did the job. read more

Was not wowed by this coffee. Cute place inside, had a few baked goodies but not much. Got the honey cream latte with oat milk and was super excited about the oat milk. Oatly is my absolute favorite thing in lattes, but they must have something else because flavor was lacking. I could not taste the honey at all, and the coffee was weak. Just meh. But extra points for the nightmare before Christmas decor in the windows! Loved that. read more

Bennu is a great space to study and do work at. They are open 24/7 which is really why you will find this place still packed even at late hours of the day. The music they play are such throwback bops that add a nice background noise to help you increase your productivity. I've been here for the past 3 hours and I have already seen 2 customers that left but then came back later. With how many people are in here, it's shocking how quiet and respectful everyone is. As I look around me, everyone has their laptops/books open, maybe some earbuds in, minding their own business and getting some work done. Enough about the ambience. Their menu offer all types of drinks - coffees, teas, lemonades, italian sodas. They have food items too. I tried the Texas Gold hot tea today and it is incredibly delicious. It has a hint of cinnamon and tangerine. It is an herbal tea that has a natural sweetness to it without any added syrups/sugar. I am on my 2nd refill on the same tea bag and the tea is still super concentrated. So if you get their hot teas, you can bet the tea will last you for a whole night of studying, if needed, through multiple refills. Great place to hang around, cram study, or just to get out of the house. read more

Came here on a weekday to work, and boy are they ready. They offer slips of paper with their wifi info and have a printer for use (not free). I probably won't come here again, though, because their parking lot was a mess due to construction, it's not as lively as other places to work from, and seats with outlets run out fast. read more

OPEN Twenty Four 7!! Great place for studying, hanging out, or catching up with friends. Ample sitting areas except on late nights, good drinks, and decent service. Parking sometimes can be tough, but the lot usually is sufficient. Located just off Congress, Bennu is a fun spot to get your caffeine fix! read more

was pleasantly surprised at how delicious their coffee was; I tried the Don Quixote and it was not too sweet and perfect blend of flavor and expresso. I also like that they are open 24/7 and the ambience is super chill, coffee shop vibe with many places to sit and work or relax. read more

I discovered Bennu's earlier this semester and it has definitely become my go-to coffee shop, especially when that finals season began to hit. In the past month, I have gone to both Bennu locations pretty much every single day way into the AMs. My go-to drink is the Iced Bennu with less ice and whip cream on top. I typically recommend this to friends that likes drinks more on the sweeter side but still needs a caffeine hit if they need to stay awake. And surprisingly, Bennu's pizza is pretty freaking good too, something that I did not expect from a coffee shop. If you want more of a savory flavor, the Gamboa is sooooo good. If you're looking for more of a sweet flavor, then the Torres is the way to go. Pros: - It's 24 hours, with lots of tables. This location is a lot better lit than the one on MLK. - It doesn't break your bank. Most of the drinks and food are a pretty good size. - Nice coffee shop vibes. A really great place to get some work done or to stay awake at night. Cons: - If you come during finals week or any busy times, seating can be really hard to find but people are really nice about sharing! - The wifi can either be really slow or really spotty. So if you really need your laptop to get work done, come with a hotspot as a backup. - The music can be very very loud depending on the barista behind the counter. - Be weary of the sanitation, one time, while they were preparing my pizza they went from windex to pizza but it was just that one time. Overall, a great place to study and hang out with good drinks and food. Super convenient! read more

Their selection of coffee is simple, but honestly its so much better that way. It made it simple for me to choose, and honestly this coffee place broadened my horizons to trying new things in my coffee. You need to try the don quixote. It is my favorite coffee I have tried now. read more

It's 4am. I've had zero sleep due to work deadlines and I just dropped the offspring off at his job. Open yelp app to look for decent coffee in South Austin, where I'm working from currently. OH YEAH! There's a Bennu down here now! I make my way over to the spot, park and get out. The place has a cool vibe, just like the original over in my 'hood, with great food choices - from vegan, to gluten free to the "normal" fare. The coffee and tea we love is all here, as well. There's plenty of seating and, from the looks of it at 4am, the wifi works great and it's a great place to work and study. The barista was super friendly, working patiently to explain the differences in coffees and such on the menu with the lady in front of me in line. *this was awesome and very "Bennu"! - their staff always seems so very nice! Got some yummy coffee concoctions to go and headed out. They were just as yummy and delicious as the original spot over on MLK. It's good to know that this spot is here, so I have a spot I can work from when needed down South. read more

This location is a great place to study/work while sipping on flavorful coffee! I ordered the iced blennu and enjoyed the taste of the cold brew in it. Service was also fast and friendly! read more