Such a lovely outdoor patio for weekend brunch! Lots of shaded tables and beautiful trees to enjoy a meal outside. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed, every single outdoor table was full but some of the picnic tables were long enough to share which is what we ended up doing. Even though it was very busy our order really didn't take long at all. You order at the counter and are given a number there to bring to our table which is nice. They had one of my favorite ciders Smell the Van which I loved! And my fiancé had one of their iced lattes which he said was excellent. For food I tried their new sandwich, the FRIED GREEN BLTomato SANDO (english muffin, bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato, remoulade, farm fried egg) and my fiancé had their CARNITAS HASH (crispy fingerling potatoes, pork carnitas, fried egg creamy poblano sauce, pickled red onions, cotija cheese). My fiancé loved the carnitas hash. My sandwich was pretty good; I don't think I'd order it again though. I think it'd be better without the spicy In-N-Out style sauce on it and if they offered it on sourdough instead of the English muffin (since it's stacked so high it's really messy to eat). One thing that was a bummer was that they don't carry ranch dressing. I wanted a side salad but they only had a vinaigrette dressing which I'm not a huge fan of so decided not to order the salad. I'd definitely come back and try something else on their menu though! read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - FRIED GREEN BLTomato SANDO $14 - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very chill place to meet someone for coffee or lunch. The outdoor patio definitely has a classic Austin vibe, with the abundance of grackles and flies and picnic tables. Ya know, in a good way. The highlight was the pozole verde soup. This wasn't a traditional pozole, but it was an absolutely delicious variant. Chickpeas, cilantro, shredded chicken, avocado, and an extremely flavorful and balanced broth. I'd go back just for that soup - light, healthy, delicious. read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Pozole verde soup - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped by during a busy Sunday morning. Unable to order to-go so waited for everything to come out then boxed it up and went on my way. For being a busy morning waited only about 15 mins! Inside seating is small and has a cozy cafe feel to it. Then outside is MUCH larger and more of an outdoor patio space. Breakfast sandwich was good, but LOVED the lemon cookie cold brew. I'm usually not a cold brew person, but if every cold brew was like this one, I'd be a big fan. This is NOT overly sweet and has just a hint of lemon cookie in the cold foam. Highly recommend getting it if you can! As appreciated all the different parking options. There are two small lots in the front the a much bigger one out behind and is a very short distance away. read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Lemon cookie cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Awesome spot for lunch and co-working! They have a big free parking lot out front which really separates them from other businesses in this area. I had one of their special lattes and my friend had the matcha latte. We set up at the bar and enjoyed our drinks while waiting for our food. This is like an old time diner that has been renovated into a super cute and trendy cafe! I love the ambience and they have a ton of outdoor seating as well! The wifi was not great the day we visited, but luckily it started working eventually. I had a huge salad with grilled shrimp and my friend had the vermicelli noodle bowl. Everything was huge! Super fresh and filling. Nice people! I will definitely go back. Great local spot! read more

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Decent little coffee & cocktail joint. I've had one visit and it was good. It's a diner/coffee shop/cocktail bar rolled into one. The service was rad! The Sloppee frozen cocktails are insane. We shared a seasonal one (can't remember the name) and it tasted like an Almond Joy. So good! They have lots and lots of outdoor seating and they share it with Hold Out Brewing (though Hold Out has a ton of seating as well). Nice size parking lot in front and a larger shared lot in the back. Great atmosphere, welcoming and laid back. read more

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Easy parking, tons of seating -- great for solo visits, laptop days, group hangs, whatever you need. The bar is a great spot to sit and take it all in. The energy here is warm, buzzy, and genuinely inviting. The kind of place you come back to just to be in the room. Ube Matcha -- A cool combination. The ube adds subtle hints that play nicely off the earthy matcha. Runs a little bitter and won't blow your mind if you're a matcha purist, but the flavor pairing is creative and worth trying. Chicken Pozole Verde -- Ordered this on a rainy day and it could not have been more perfect. Hearty, warm, and made with care -- shredded chicken, creamy avocado, crisp radishes, and pepitas all in a comforting green broth. Could use a little more salt but overall a really satisfying bowl. What stands out most is the menu itself -- the flavor combinations here are genuinely unlike anything I've seen elsewhere. There are at least five other things I want to come back and try. A great spot any time of day. read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Ube matcha - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I came here for a group hang. It's a casual place with a lot of outdoor seating. It has NA drinks as well as THC/CBD drinks so that's a plus. Service was like 3 stars. I don't know where all these new people came from but in Austin, we don't act like we are too cool for our customers because we work in a wannabe trendy coffee shop. That's not Austin. I don't know where the vibe of the staff came from. If you guys expect to last and become an Austin staple, drop the attitude. It has ample parking. read more

I love all the outdoor dining spots in Austin! This place was perfect for brunch on a sunny Sunday morning. There's a huge outdoor patio space with a ton of tables and greenery. The breakfast sandwich was delicious and the addition of a hashbrown on it was chef's kiss. The fried chicken on the chicken biscuit was SO good. The breading was the perfect thickness with a great crunch while the chicken was still juicy. Bonus points for being able to pay through In Kind! read more

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It was a beautiful Saturday morning at 70 degrees and we were looking for a cute and dog friendly breakfast spot to meet a friend. Better Half Coffee won in our research since it seemed to check all the boxes. Large outdoor area, plenty of free parking, coffee, food and cocktails. To order you have to either go inside to order at the counter or walk up to window from the outside. Then they will give you a number and bring you your food and drinks. Our drinks came up right away at the counter and then our food came out quite quickly to our table. For coffee I went with the Rosemary Lavender Latte. It was absolute perfection! I didn't need to add any sugar or anything else. It was perfect as is. For our food we all went with the Better Half Breakfast Sandwich. One with bacon and one with sausage. My boyfriend and I weren't super hungry and shared one. It was more than plenty to share. We both left very full. I think the unique touch is they have a nice crispy hashbrown in the sandwich. Also they have all the condiments to take to your table. Sriracha my fav! Overall such a cute place to visit when it's a lovely day and lots of dog watching. There was an adorable cat that I guess lives there and was lounging around near us and trying to play with our dog. Only negative mark I would say is it's right next to the train tracks and that horn is very loud! Lol read more

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Having to visit some family at Zilker later in the afternoon, I decided to spend some time at a coffee shop in the area and continue my endless journey to find the best latte in central Texas. This led me to Better Half right off West 5th Street in Austin. As I pulled into their parking lot I scanned the QR code to pay for parking, but found out they validate parking inside for three hours. IMMEDIATE W and I had not even bought anything yet. They had their brunch menu ongoing as well as a full cocktail bar, but having just filled up on lunch, I went just for the coffee. Inside is small but cozy with booths, tables, and bar seats to sit at plus a beautiful outdoor space with plenty of extra seating perfect for a fall afternoon. Their food, their pastries, and their cocktails all looked great, but again I was there just for a latte. I went for their specialty Rosemary Lavender Latte with oatmilk to experience what their coffee menu truly has to offer. It was not long until they brought my drink to me and I enjoyed it. I thought it was a fair and fine latte. Nothing mind blowing and nothing perspective changing, but it was good. The atmosphere is great and I felt very productive inside their space. I will be back for another latte soon enough. They also have alcoholic Slurpees/slushies that they call Sloppees. I felt like that deserved to be the last thing I mentioned in this review and is truly why the place deserves 5 stars. RIYL: Sloppee or coffee. read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Rosemary Lavender Latte - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been here maybe 4-5 times and it never misses. Seating on the weekends kind be kind of hectic and annoying but once you get your spot it's fine. I'm a huge fan of the cauliflower bites and the beet ketchup! Also any dish with their fingerling potatoes is so good too! I've stopped by here solo a couple times just to do work on my laptop and enjoy a cocktail and their bartenders are so friendly and give great suggestions! An austin gem (: read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - cauliflower bites, potatos & eggs - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Huge outdoor seating area at better half with fans, that is shared with a brewery makes this "backyard" ambiance to die for. I had the most delicious simple breakfast with a house made sausage, crispy hashbrown, butter English muffin/ homemade jam, and some eggs. The breakfast is perfectly sized for the price. I would love to return read more

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I've been here a handful of times recently as I started working down the street & it does not disappoint! The "purple drank" matcha has me in a chokehold, it's strong and delicious!! Service has been friendly & fast, drinks come out lightening fast. They have a really large outdoor patio for seating & there's usually always a spot available - inside can get pretty busy. Really enjoying this new spot for me & will definitely continue coming back! read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Ube matcha - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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They added a new menu item, the cheesy potato puffs that was the perfect combo of soft and crispy. They have a pimento cheese center and a slightly spicy but creamy sauce of the side. Really yummy and a must try. We also got the breakfast sandwich and breakfast plate. The BP came with a jam that was not too sweet or sour. I ended up spreading it on my breakfast sandwich and the flavors were *chefs kiss* read more

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We love this spot - great burgers and drinks and nice large patio to relax! We have come for brunch too and it's also delicious. Plenty of parking in the back lot and dog friendly patio The cauliflower tots are a great veggie alternative to fries I tried the carrot juice sotol cocktail and I loved it and the frozen gin watermelon is also amazing!! Service is order at the front and very quick and easy Awesome spot to chill and have a couple drinks and dinner read more

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good food, the burger is great, I would pass on the noodle salad. Service is great and it does have a cool ambiance. Brewery next door is also a big plus! read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Vermicelli salad and chips/quesso - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Happy hour - Tues - Fri 3-6pm on following: $7 Cheese burgers $7 Sangrias $3.5 Miller High life $4 St Elmo's Carl Kolsch I love the staffs here; they were nice, took care of the orders with attention. Environment friendliness - doesn't have BYO / Personal cup discount - doesn't have marked separate trash and recycle bins Pros - has nice tall bar / seating around the deck - Plenty of seating inside and outside with various setting next to holdout brewing, love it :) - Their burger meat and ingredients seem pretty fresh. Tastes delicious, hope they can continue to retain the quality. - has wifi (details below) and restroom (no code) SSID: BHGuest Password: livealittle read more

Good coffee, delicious salad and great chocolate chip cookie! Nice outdoor areas with shady picnic tables.

Saw this on a WFH list and decided to give it a shot. First and foremost, it was very uncomfortable for WFH purposes. They only have a few outlets and they are by side windows with only barstools for seating. There are several booths, but there are signs at each one that state that laptops are not allowed at the booths. Barstools are the only WFH seating option, and best to come fully charged. The latte was pretty bitter, but a sold 3.5/5. The breakfast sandwich was a 3/5 -- pretty dry, way too crunchy (I had to put my back into cutting it in half), and bland. This would be a cute lunch/drinks/HH spot, but I won't be back to WFH, that's for sure. I did see that they had some picnic tables outside, which could be nice on a good day. Also, they have a free parking lot out front, which is always a plus. read more

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This establishment has plenty of outdoor picnic table seating to bring a big group of friends. You order at the bar and they give you a number to bring to your table. They have staff to deliver your food and they come around pretty often to pick up dirty dishes. I had a breakfast sandwich with breakfast sausage. It came with a beautiful runny yolk. The hash brown was nice and crisp but be aware that it is fried using a lot of oil. They have multiple parking lots. You will need to remember your license plate number so you can validate your parking when you order. read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Breakfast sandwich with breakfast sausage and a beautiful runny egg - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Loved our breakfast at Better Half! We stopped in early on a Friday morning while on a quick getaway to Austin. I had seen great things online and knew we had to check it out. First- there is a lot of parking in the back if you need it- plus! We ordered inside before picking a picnic table outside. It was perfect weather to enjoy our coffee and Bloody Mary before diving into one of the best biscuit breakfast sandwiches ever. The sausage, egg, and cheese was amazing! We added avocado and a side biscuit with honey jalapeño butter. You read that right- honey jalapeño butter!! Delicious!! We were actually inspired to make it at home- but haven't nailed down the right amount of ingredients just yet. Put this on your list of Austin places to visit! read more

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Honestly just rating this as a coffee place and on that front, small coffee sizes for the price and coffee was semi cold both of the laat few times I went. Nice people. Nice atmosphere. Downtown, so they need to make money, but there are better options. read more

I appreciate that this place has ample outdoor seating and parking. If you park in the parking lot they will validate your parking for 3 hours which is really nice. The coffee was also really good and I can't wait to try their food next time. The indoor space is kind of small so there aren't many places to charge your electronics if you're working remote. read more

Came to Better Half last night to celebrate my friend's birthday. I ordered the St Elmo Carl (canned), the cheese burger with gluten free bun and the gluten free cosmic brownie. The burger was good and the bun fell apart quickly (as all gluten free buns do) but the flavor of the bun was nice. The gluten free cosmic brownie was great, but very rich (fyi). Overall very lovely evening! Pro tip: they have a metered parking lot but validate for 3 hours so just walk inside and input your license plate onto the kiosk (then sign up to receive texts when 3 hours is running out) and you're all set. read more

The ultimate in casual all-day dining with a patio better than home. I love a great hash and this one was pretty dang good - giant portions of roasted carnitas, pickled red onion, and a house-made poblano sauce. The taters were a little chunky for me, maybe out of fingerling this round. Wash it all down with a sparkly Rambler or bevy of choice. They're accommodating to all with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, NA, and milk-alternative options for food & drink. And so well pleased with the Better Half! read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Carnitas Hash - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ambiance: Counter order establishment. Loved the large outdoor patio. Plenty of seating! Great for casual get-togethers with friends and family! Drinks: We ordered some coffee, lemonade, juice, and beer. This place had a bit of everything! I ordered the "fresh juice", but was disappointed that it came in a bottle for $7. Service: Self-Service/Counter order read more

This is a great spot to meet up with your friends and family if you wanna have a good time, they have a good variety of food and drinks, including coffee, everything was really good and served in good portions, a must try is the cheesecake with seasonal jam, all the staff is friendly, you will have a good time here. read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Cheesecake with strawberry jam - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Brunch after a crossfit class? Say less! It was a busy spot on a saturday morning. I got the granola yogurt bowl and it was refreshing and filling! read more

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THIS PLACE IS A VIBE ! I love it in here! So clean and every single song on their playlist is fire ! Very cutesy cafe soft yet fun music. Think Sade or Kali Uchis. I would have taken a pic of the food but I ate it way too fast lol. Their breakfast sandwhich is perfection. A quick walk to Zilker Park. I had their oat milk latte and it's wasn't crazy amazing but wasn't bad either. But my overall experience was excellent! The chips and cheese was spicy but super yummy. They have these cocktail slushys too. I'm just so in love. Ample amounts of seating and service is quick. read more

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very aesthetic coffee shop with few outlets and somewhat uncomfortable seats, in ideal for studying. super cute outdoors area with tables and benches the matcha had a great color but just tasted like milk the HH burger being $7 is a huge bonus! very satisfying and filling, soft bun read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - HH burger - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Better Half is a popular brunch spot with tons of outdoor seating. It is open late on weekdays, so it's a good spot for a drink at the bar too. There is a run club that meets here Saturday mornings! I really appreciate that there is a large additional parking lot behind the restaurant. We got the lil' chicken biz and coffee after our run. The chicken biscuit was delicious with tasty jalapeno-honey butter. It was not enough for a full breakfast, but it was the smaller version of the normal biscuit. I also got the iced coffee, which I wasn't a fan of, but I am not a coffee person so I probably should have gotten some flavour or sweetener added to it. I just wasn't sure what the options were because they weren't written out, and I felt silly asking. Their portions seem small overall with higher prices, but their happy hour deals look phenomenal! read more

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Honestly, I always have good service at Better Half! This time, Kansas was awesome! First, I got Mildred Pear as my drink! Ummm why would I not get a drink with my name ! It was basically an old fashioned with a hint of sweetness! My burger was yummy, I added some jalapeños to add some spice to my food. The carnitas queso was also enjoyable AND shareable. As always, i will definitely be back! read more

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I wish I take time to snap more pictures at some of these places, but I met my friend up that I haven't seen in a few months here for happy hour and we got a fabulous deal on the burger special with the fries. The guys at the front were a little Spacey but in a really cute and endearing way. I ended up just getting a beer and my friend got one of the mixed cocktails and they were both delicious. The vibe was very lively in there. I really liked the ambiance. The parking can be challenging though. I ended up having to park down the side street around a turn so it was a little treacherous but all in all I thought it was a really fun place to be at and it wasn't too loud that I couldn't hear my friend to catch up as well read more

Drinks and food are delicious. Ambiance is top notch, especially when the weather is good. We'll be back to the more of the menu! read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Out of the Woods, Fin Fizz - Both are good! - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Better Half has been on our radar for a long time now, so we popped in for a late weekday breakfast. The property is really nice with a number of inside seating spots as well as plenty of outside seating under some lovely, old oak trees. We ordered the Breakfast Sandwich (with sausage), the Fried Chicken Biscuit (spicy), and the Cauliflower Tots. Even though they were a bit busy, the food came out quickly. Both sandwiches were really delicious. The flavors in the breakfast sandwich all melded together really nicely. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the biscuit was buttery and fluffy. The tots weren't our favorite, but they were nice and crunchy with a sweet beet ketchup. I'd love to come back to try more items from their menu as well as their coffee and cocktails. read more

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I should have ordered the burger! I just came for a happy hour and ended of just getting fries but everybody was ordering burgers and they looked so good. There's only a couple non-alcoholic beverages on the menu and I got the Tumbleweed and it was yummy. It was a little on the sweet side but tasty and the fries I got were cooked to a nice crisp which I really liked. The tables benches were full of crumbs at the table we sat at and the brownie was a little too dense and one dimensional for the tables liking but the service is great. From placing our orders to table check ins and cleanup, everyone was very attentive. Bathrooms were clean and although I'd never been here, there were kids and a mom in the watering hole outside. It seemed a little small to assume it a pool but they were full immersed in it soooo I'm assuming people hang in it on a hot day... unique but not my speed. Plenty of parking in the back and outside I saw lots of pets. read more

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Breakfast at Better Half Cafe isn't just a morning thing it's like brunching in a parallel universe. And when Beyond Meat hits the plate... there's that brief silence, your brain just reboots like 'how is this even possible?' The Austin morning light, the smell of coffee, the plate that never seems to end everything weirdly perfect in its own way. read more

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Came here for a late brunch around 2:30pm. We place our order at the counter after finding seats. They stop serving the brunch menu at 3pm FYI. I ordered the chicken biscuit and a side of fries to make it a meal. I was surprised by how fast the food came out but I could barely taste the sauce and the breading on the sandwich was crumbly. Overall everything tasted ok. Altogether my meal was $22 with tip. I didn't bother with the drinks because I've had them before and it's not worth the price. I still think the food is overpriced for the portion sizes as well. read more

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Chicken biscuit - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wanted a lighter brunch after spin class down the street and this place fit the bill. You can order a half portion of the big salad which was plenty and I added steak for additional protein and why not on a weekend. This salad has a miso butternut squash puree, roasted spaghetti squash, kale, pomegranates, I can go on but you get the idea that this is a deluxe salad that would cost an arm and leg if you tried to build it at one of the main bowl places in Austin. Since it was the weekend, I also got a bloody Mary. This place does get pretty so the line can go out the door. I was lucky when I got here there was still some indoor tables. It seems to turn over every 20-40 minutes so its not too bad and there is plenty of outdoor seating. read more

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Pretty good! The apple pancakes were very good, the yogurt parfait was a little overdone with the very seedy granola...kind of off putting the amount and the texture. The drip coffee was good! The service was a little slow, so probably don't stop in if you're in a time crunch by any means. We were probably there for like 2.5 hours and were checked in on maybe twice while sitting at the bar. I'd go back though but I probably wouldn't recommend this place. Busy place, minimal indoor seating options. read more