Love love love their matcha! For sure order ahead because this place gets busy. There were at least 10 people waiting for their orders when I arrived at pickup time. They were so busy behind the counter that I waited past my pickup time to ask about my order - which was ready! So don't wait to ask about your order if you order online. The line to order was at least 10 people deep and the place was so crowded! Tried the banana matcha and the Trio matcha and loved both. For sure worth a trip! read more

CaPhein Coffee - Trio matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Overall, very wide variety of different matcha drink options. They use Shizuoka Kagoshima matcha. Ordered: - Banana Cream Matcha - I felt like it could use a bit more matcha and a bit more banana flavor. I don't know why I was thinking the milk was also going to contain banana or there was going to be banana syrup (soooo consumer error). Banana was only in the cream, the first sip I had I felt like a had a lot of banana but that might be because the banana was on the top of drink so my nose was overwhelmed but after I ate the banana I felt like I couldn't smell or taste the banana as much. They had a decent amount of seating inside and small tables, but it was a bit loud when we went so probably not a very good work/study coffee shop. read more

CaPhein Coffee - Banana Cream Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Obsessed! The drinks here are so good and a little different in the best way. Cute, quick, and definitely a repeat spot! The staff is always super nice. The Vietnamese-style coffee is strong (how I like my espresso) but balanced, and the ube drink is honestly my favorite--creamy, lightly sweet, and just really good. Also love that they have unique options you don't see everywhere. read more

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

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon and this place was pretty packed! I got their banana matcha and ube coffee. The matcha (in my opinion) fell a little short to me, I wish it was a richer flavor but I prefer my matcha strong. The coffee was really good and on the sweeter side but overall still amazing! read more

CaPhein Coffee - Banana matcha and ube coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got the latte einspanner and it was really good. Super unique flavor and definitely stands out compared to normal lattes. The only thing is there is a lot of that foamy cream on top, probably a bit too much, but still tasted great overall. The place is very clean and minimal, with a smaller amount of seating but still a nice vibe to sit and hang out for a bit. Fast service too. read more

CaPhein Coffee - Latte einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

High quality matcha. I love the creative drinks. Limited seating inside, but it's cute enough that you can sit for a couple hours. The place is always packed read more

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

My favorite matcha to get in Austin. I usually get the double matcha and it's always creamy and not too sweet with a strong matcha flavor. This time I was craving a black sesame matcha (I just ordered matcha with black sesame top), the black sesame wasn't that strong but it was still delicious! Almost every drink has a pretty topper and makes it perfect for pictures. The workers are always on top of it, never takes a long time even when there's a long line. My group had around 10 drinks and we all got ours fairly quick. read more

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I live for banana flavored coffees and matchas so was excited to try their banana creme matcha. Their matcha was beautiful- came with banana creme and some caramelized banana on top. Super cute! Cute place with some seating to meet up with friends or do some work. read more

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

Cà Phê In * Stopped by Cà Phê In while in Austin and it was such a cute little spot Cozy, modern vibes and perfect for a chill coffee break. * We ordered the Coco Ube Matcha and Mango Matcha both super refreshing and creamy. The coco ube matcha was smooth and comforting, while the mango matcha was bright, lightly sweet, and perfect for a warm day * Such a solid café with fun drink options, great flavors, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a spot we'd come back to whenever we're in Austin * #CaPheIn #AustinEats #ATXFoodie #AustinCoffee #VietnameseCoffee read more

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Kudos to Austin for expanding on their Asian coffee shops. Pretty standard no frills coffee shop that has all the classic options. Nothing stands out and it definitely satisfies the cravings for sure! Small interior with limited seating but at least there's plenty of free parking in the garage next door read more

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

Whenever I am in Austin this is one of my go to coffee/matcha shop. The store itself is kinda small but offer different seating areas. The decor is minimal but perfect to add to the atmosphere. This time around we got their seasonal brown butter cookies matcha latte and the trio tea latte. The brown butter cookies matcha was slightly sweet and had the perfect amount of cookie butter flavor without overpowering the flavor of the matcha. The trio tea latte was a combination of matcha, jasmine, and earl grey tea with a salted cream top. Although it sounds like it would be too much I thought it was perfect and wasn't too sweet. I love that the workers are kind and patience with me while I was trying to decide what I wanted. This is a must try place if you are in Austin! read more

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Caphe in Coffee is hands down one of the best spots for both coffee and matcha! Everything we tried was amazing--from the rich, creamy coffee to the perfectly balanced matcha drinks. The flavors are unique but still super smooth and easy to enjoy. You can really tell they care about quality--the drinks are beautifully layered and taste just as good as they look. The vibe is also great, making it a perfect place to hang out with friends. Definitely a must-visit if you're a coffee or matcha lover. I'll 100% be coming back! read more

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

It's actually pretty easy to spot this place once you're in the area. There's always a line formed outside the entrance! The line actually works its way through pretty fast. Most of the restaurant real estate is not used for sitting though, it's mostly people waiting around. Even with full house staff, it seems like they are always behind just because of the sheer volume of people coming through. So there's nothing really special about the interior. The last time we went, there were maybe 3 skinny tables? The reason I gave it a 3 is because of the prices of these pretty drinks. It's not coffee. It's just a drop of coffee with syrup and sugar, and customers are asked to spend $7 plus tip... If you actually want coffee, there are plenty of other options with places to sit down and have a great conversation with a friend or some alone time. But if you're willing to spend on a drink equivalent to a chipotle bowl and snap a picture and post it on Instagram , this is your spot read more

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

Busy place but the line moves pretty quick! They had a great selection of coffee and matcha drinks. I thought their black sesame latte was to die for and was a really good pick me up. The staff were super friendly and very helpful when I asked for a recommendation. The indoor seating is limited and it is a small place that gets pretty loud so keep that in mind but overall probably the best coffee I had in Austin! read more

CaPhein Coffee - Black Sesame latte and Einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is the best matcha/coffee spot in Austin, I have been here many times and still not even close to finish their items on the menu. Tried their seasonal toasted marshmallow white chocolate matcha and toasted marshmallows mocha this time. For all your Asian taste bud, 25% white chocolate sauce gives you perfect balance of not too sweet matcha latte combine with toasted marshmallow. The mocha is great pairing with toasted marshmallow as well. Service is fast and friendly. Pro tip: go in weekday morning to avoid long lines read more

CaPhein Coffee - Toasted marshmallows white chocolate matcha and toasted marshmallows mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty good! Prices were a bit confusing for my friend who's smaller and plain matcha with oat milk & vanilla syrup, cost more than my three tea matcha (which was very good). Very small space, crowded, hard to maneuver, loud, uncomfy brick& metal seats/furniture, and not a great place to talk (maybe it was just cause it was a very busy weekend), but staff was friendly, quick, and helpful in adding more syrup to my friends drink. decent & average price for matcha. parking was easy. read more

CaPhein Coffee - three tea and oatmilk vanilla matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tried Caphein Coffee and got the matcha einspanner and the pho latte. The matcha was amazing and super creamy and honestly one of the better ones I've had! The pho latte was good, but it definitely did not taste like pho. It leaned way more cinnamon, so they really should've advertised it as a cinnamon latte instead because it was kind of misleading. Overall, still a good spot and worth checking out, but don't go in expecting actual pho flavor in that drink lol read more

CaPhein Coffee - matcha einspanner and pho latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Here to update my review: so I have decided to give CaPhein more than one visit, but starting to grow skeptical of their food safety and thought it would be worthwhile to express my concerns here. I tried Caphein when they first opened and as I mentioned prior I noticed inconsistency in service. I came back again another time and was well pleased with their matcha choices. I enjoyed it so I tried to give the coffees another chance. I got the egg coffee, but it made me extremely sick. Fast forward to a recent experience and CaPhein has once again made me sick. The friend I went with and others I have spoken to have also mentioned feelings of nausea and food poisoning systems, especially post egg coffee. Is it just us? Do I have an oddly skewed sample size? At first I thought it was an unfortunate event of probability, but after speaking with others, I am concerned and will not be ordering again. I also think it would be in the owners best interest to look into this situation. I think some of their drink options are good, such as the matcha choices. That said, unless you really have no other options-I don't think I can confidently recommend CaPhein to a friend with two bad experiences, and I will no longer be coming here. Dam coffee bar also serves Vietnamese coffee and so does sip pho. read more

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TL;DR: I keep recommending this place, and I keep coming back here! Drinks: I have been here so many times and unfortunately do not have photos of every drink that I have had. I have had the mascarpone latte, strawberry matcha, ube matcha, banana cream matcha though. The mascarpone latte is my favorite drink because of the ladyfinger ears they put into the drink, so it looks like a little mouse. I like all of the matchas I have had here so far -- the matcha has a really nice and vibrant green. They are definitely on the sweeter side, but I love the variety of flavors offered and how tasty they all are. Ambiance: It is pretty cramped in here since there is usually a long line of people waiting and not a lot of spots to sit. When the line dies down though, it is a nice spot to yap for a few hours if you don't mind sitting on really short stools. I like how clean the restroom in the back is. There is also a full length mirror at the entrance that you can use to take Instagram photos. read more

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Rating: 4.2/5 This was the second time we've been here, and the drinks were way better than the first time. The line isn't crazy anymore so you actually get your drink in a decent amount of time. The only downside is the price, especially once you start adding extras or substitutions. They do have a lot of specials and seasonal drinks though, which is nice. Summer Mint Fruit Tea ($7) + Crystal Boba ($1): Their default sugar level is 25%, which threw me off. My husband bumped his up to 100%, and it was definitely on the sweeter side, so I'll probably stick with 75% next time. The drink itself was really good and super refreshing on a hot day. Iced 16oz Ube Coco Coffee ($7) + Oat Milk ($0.75): I kept the standard amount (1.5 oz) of condensed milk, and I'd recommend doing the same. The drink was delicious, and I can see why it's one of their top 10. The coffee was strong but not too bold, and the ube foam was amazing. Just make sure to mix it in before drinking. The sweetness level was perfect. read more

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An absolute gem. We got the Double matcha latte and the Hojicha Einspanner which were very strong in the best way possible. The drinks were also not too sweet as an added bonus and there was a clean bathroom on premises. There were also a few mirrors and plants that serve as great photo opportunities with your drinks! read more

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

One of the best matcha shops in Austin! The mango puree is refreshing and sweet. It balances the matcha perfectly! The line can get pretty long so plan ahead! Not a ton of room to study or hang out at the matcha shop, so I usually take it to go. The staff is super friendly and helpful! They explain the matcha very well so if you haven't had matcha before, they are great for advice and guidance on what to try! read more

CaPhein Coffee - Mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great tasting matcha and egg coffee. It has been sooo popular and after almost a year, I can finally try Caphein. I like their double matcha and egg coffee is really good. Taste very close to the usual I have in Vietnam. I usually cut down the syrup to 25% and that works fine. There is frequently a line here and there is not a lot of seating. For me, more of a order and go or sit for 10-15 mins and leave as the shop is quite small and loud. Parking is in the back of the building. read more

Saw CàPhê.in on social media months ago and made an effort to go here during a quick Austin trip. Liked it so much we went 2 days in a row LOL. Chic place with limited seating. Saturday was packed but luckily the line moved smoothly and the drinks took some time to get prepped. - Double matcha was amazing! - Mascarpone latte: sweetness was just right, great coffee flavor Also tried a sip of other drinks. - Coco ube coffee: just ok, not crazy about this one - Hojicha einspanner: enjoyed - Matcha einspanner: delicious - Banana cream matcha: can't taste the matcha once the banana cream mixes in but it was good I'll be back for more drinks when I'm in Austin again! read more

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Nice to have another Viet coffee spot in town to choose from. Located off Guad by campus, it's a popular location for students and out of towners. Very limited seating inside. Service is pretty quick and efficient. I liked the explanation of the different menu options. Parking around back is a pain and pretty much the only option unless you walk. read more

Tried Caphein while I was in Austin for work and it was so good I had to go back the next day. The banana cream matcha was perfect. The torched sugar on the banana gave it a nice crisp, and the matcha wasn't watery like most places. It's hard nowadays to find matcha made right like CaPhein does. Just the right amount of sweetness and not too much milk. The iced hojicha latte was perfectly fragrant and not too milky. The workers were quick and friendly, and everyone was in and out. The interior is pretty industrial with limited seating, so I can see it being hard to find a spot when it's busy. There's plenty of parking in the building garage though, which is super convenient. Wish I had a cafe like this one near me, I'd be here everyday! read more

CaPhein Coffee - Banana Cream Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been here three times so far. Parking: there is a parking lot!!! Hallelujah! It however can get full on the weekends. I managed to find street parking on a weekend, but then I walked up to the door and it was PACKED, so I just turned around. My tip for myself is to go on the weekdays, as it's only a mini-detour on my way to work. I say mini-detour, but it's probably adds a good 20 mins extra to my commute. Which leads to me: hell yeah, so worth it! The drinks are delicious. So far I've had the Vietnamese egg coffee, peachy matcha (current seasonal offering) and banana cream matcha. That's in order of how much I liked each one from most to least. The Vietnamese egg coffee: don't get weird about the egg, it doesn't taste eggy. It adds this insanely delicious rich creaminess to the drink. It is SO FREAKING GOOD you just have to try it, trust me. It's sweet and decadent, but then pairs so well with the coffee. Peachy matcha: I love that their matcha is really just barely sweetened. The peach is so so peachy. Like, perfectly ripe fruit exactly how you'd want it to taste, and they don't skimp on the amount. Banana cream: I was actually hoping for more from this drink. The brûléed bananas look cool but they don't really add to the drink itself. The banana cream was very mild and I didn't taste it too much. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

CaPhein Coffee - Peachy matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Worth the wait. Worth the line. Worth it!!! So many delicious options it was hard to pick. My group and I picked an array of flavors (ube, pumpkin, salted foam, and classic) all were amazing. The perfect fuel for ACL weekend 2. read more

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

I've seen so much about Caphe.in on social media, and it definitely lives up to the hype. I'm not from Austin, so when I was in town, my friend and I made sure to stop by. The space is small with limited seating, so it fills up pretty quickly, but it's worth it. Parking isn't the best, but the drinks make up for it. I was debating between the Matcha Einspanner and the Banana Cream Matcha, and the barista recommended the banana one and it was amazing. We also got the Mascarpone because we had to try both matcha and coffee, and they were both really good. It was creamy, smooth, not overly sweet which I loved, and the presentation was beautiful as well. The price is around $8, which is a little pricey but pretty standard for specialty drinks these days. It's definitely worth it for the quality and the experience. read more

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Already amazing because they have a little parking garage next to them and it was so easy to just find a spot and get my order! The menu had so many goodies, there were so many things I wanted to try, but I got the banana cream matcha and I was a huge fan! The brûléed bananas on top were such a delicious addition, other places need to get on top of that! The matcha flavor is pretty good, and I love that I could actually taste the banana flavor throughout the whole drink. But I wish the texture of the drink was milkier/creamier. read more

CaPhein Coffee - Banana cream matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finally tried it! Space has this clean aesthetic but there's limited seating. The double matcha is such an interesting drink concept. Matcha itself was whisked well and high quality. The cream on top was okay...I feel like it tasted like a regular cold foam with less flavor. Maybe it was the batch I got It's alright as a spot, wouldn't catch me paying that much on a drink again though. read more

Was super excited for this place. I went at noon on a sunday but the line was wayyy too long. I went back that same day at around 4 and the line was still long. It took about 20 minutes though so not too bad. Tip! Order online for pick up if you are short on time. There's a free garage parking so that's a huge plus. I got the hojicha einspanner with brown sugar syrup 2 pumps and the matcha latte with vanilla syrup 2 pumps. The matcha was a HARD miss for me. The cashier was so nice and did say that if we had any issues we could come back and they would fix it so that's on me. But the milk used in the matcha tasted spoiled. We had already walked out to the car by that point so at first I just thought it was an acquired taste but to me it definitely tasted off. Hojicha Einspanner was decent. Overall a very aesthetic place with super nice cashier but not a place I would return to personally. read more

CaPhein Coffee - hojicha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place has been such a hit since it opened. When I got there, there was a line out the door but it went pretty fast! Got an ube matcha! It had good ube flavor in the foam and went well with the matcha. Was a bit sweet for my liking but great overall taste and a very pretty drink. read more

CaPhein Coffee - ube matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

The coffee is so delicious!! I'm a coffee loverrrr ~ I typically take 3-5 shots of espresso in a latte. Viet coffee is typically stronger in flavor and CaPhein didn't disappoint! The barista lmk I could do another portion of their drip coffee but she felt like it was strong enough. The caramel and coffee flavors were both great ~ I should've personally gotten the extra drip tho lol Waited about 20 min total from standing outside to receiving my drink on a long weekend Sunday afternoon I wouldn't go to the cafe for the ambiance ~ the sound architecture is minimal so it gets a bit noisy and it's giving industrial with little to no seating. Just order your drinks and go walk somewhere else. 10/10 would love to try the other drinks but the viet coffees are solid. read more

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

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unfortunately not impressed :( stopped by because I heard it was worth all the hype (best matcha in Austin apparently), but I couldn't really taste matcha in the banana drink. I asked for 2 pumps simple syrup instead of the regular 3 because I don't like my drinks super sweet, so the drink was balanced and the caramelized banana on top was fun, but I couldn't taste matcha over banana cold foam on top. My brother liked the peach matcha, but I think I'll try a different matcha cafe next time. read more

CaPhein Coffee - banana matcha and peach matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Loved checking out CaPhe.in during their soft opening! The mascarpone latte and matcha with cream top were both so good--sweet, creamy, and super pretty. The staff was really friendly, and the whole vibe of the place is calm and cozy. read more

CaPhein Coffee - Mascarpone latte and a Matcha with cream foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I stopped by CaPhe.in during my trip to Austin. The place is clean & had a few tables. I tried the Ube Coco Coffee & Banana Cream Matcha. Between the two drinks, the Ube Coco Coffee was my favorite. The matcha was alright. I wished the matcha was stronger. read more

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

Cute cafe near thrift stores that can easily help fill the caffeine addiction. They have a selection of matcha and latte drinks that are super colorful and offer a variety of options like ube, coconut and mango. The drinks are delish, not too sweet and packed with flavor. The interior is plain with limited seating, it can be a bit noisy inside during busy hours. Drinks come out surprisingly fast but they are a bit on the pricey side. And they have quite a bit of staff working on drinks. Definitely will be back to try more drinks in the future. read more

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Small spacing but SUPER ROBUST vietnamese coffee with a multicultural modern twist. They have an interestingly amazing menu selection that speaks to their creativity and success. There are options that combine various combinations of matcha, Vietnamese coffee, Ubé, creme brulee, mascarpone, among many other flavors! (see menu). It's extremely delightful selection to choose from and some pastry options We tried the Marscapone, Hojicha Einspanner, and Mango Matcha Cloud. ** Marscapone A delightful shot of coffee and cream with a low sugar profile that helps you appreciate the taste reminiscent of a tiramisu. It hits as well as the caffeinates. The drink is topped off with two crunchy lady fingers for you to dip the top mascarpone cream as you enjoy the drink. A delightful addition to the drink. **Hojicha Espanner (with earl grey syrup) The drink is well made and low on the sugary profile. Using Earl Gray syrup helps bring out the tea flavor really well since hojicha is more on the lighter side of flavors. **Mango Ube Cloud The drink holds distinct flavors well including the matcha and ube later. The cafe uses Ube flavoring that hits the palate very strongly (in a good way) The place may be super busy the cafe is very well staffed, even for a monday. There's plenty of cashiers and Baristas working. They fulfill and complete your order very quickly. The environment can get kind of noisy on busier days, but this appears to be typical. There's not too many seating options, but will seat roughly 25 people on a super busy day. read more

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Wanted to try this place out after all the recent hype. Went on a Sat midday and there was a short line out the door. Line moved semi-quickly & service was friendly. The inside had minimal decor like a Japanese matcha shop (but with some less elegant replacements like congee block tables, etc - very minimalist). Place was packed with people. Upon getting my drink (a double matcha) I was excited. The color was great, the drink looked well presented. The foam tops are premade, but they are quite good. Mine had a slight hint of sesame to it, which was nice to add to the otherwise not-too-sweetness of the match. Matcha itself was good (strong flavor). Could have used a bit more milk & wasn't as cold as I'd prefer even with a lot of ice they put in. Overall good matcha but pretty over-hyped. Would like to come back to try their ube matcha though read more

CaPhein Coffee - Double matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas