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    Capitol Cafe

    4.3 (34 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Sean M.

    Decent. Nothing to write home about. Interior and furnishing are really nice. They don't serve food anymore 30 min to close. They have a food menu but no prices on it.... When I asked if they had one with prices they said no?? What?? Um, how do you have a menu with no prices? Their drink menu does but their food menu doesn't. Make it make sense.

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    Christina H.

    Capitol Cafe (not to be confused with Capital One Cafe) is a cozy, historically-inspired spot located next to The Capitol. Surprisingly, despite its location, the prices are reasonable and average to your every day Austin coffee shop. The interior decor features tons of political photographs (even in the restrooms) and legislative-styled furniture that gives you the feeling of stepping into a coffee shop in The Capitol itself. It's easily accessible and offers a good number of seating options for intimate conversations.

    Robin W.

    I went here multiple times during the book festival and the service was friendly each time. The coffee was consistently good as well!

    They have every kind of sweetener, not just one like other places.
    Anthony K.

    I have really taken a liking to this coffee stop. A lot of effort went into decorating this place. It has wonderful State Capital accents throughout and it is a place that you can casually visit, or you can be dressed up to the nines and not feel over dressed. It's the perfect business meeting spot. I love to stop here on the way to the capital. Also, dogs are allowed in the outdoor patio. Here the coffee is as fresh as can be, and the employees are always helpful. Some coffee shops try to push their one brand of sweetener on you, but here there is as large a variety as can be here.

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    Sheldon H.

    How does this place only have one (1) review? Well, now it has two (2). It's a nice little cafe/coffee shop down the street from the State Capitol. It has a good atmosphere, and the service seems good as well. Being so close to the Capitol, and smack dab in the bluest part of the bluest city in Texas (demographically), it has an interesting mix of people coming and going. I needed a place to charge my phone this afternoon, and this was the first place I stumbled upon. Of course, my introverted ass drank in every moment - watching the hustle and bustle come and go; listening to conversations of young urban professionals, legislative pros, and young progressive ideologues. Loved every minute of it!

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    Daichan S.

    This coffee shop is Capitol themed (hence the name) and makes you feel as though you're enjoying your coffee, latte, or even beer (yes they have beer) in a wing of the Capitol. It's conveniently located a block from the Capitol and is decorated with all things State of Texas from the chairs and even the tables. Pictures of your very own Governor and well as other politicians cover ever inch of the wall. While they have your regular Chai Teas, coffee drinks, and other lattes, they also have Texas themed drinks as well. And instead of the usual small, med, large sizes, their sizes are Gov, Sen, House. How cute! As a first time customer I was suggested to try the Texas Honey Latte. Pretty tasty! It includes a mix of Honey and Vanilla and is topped with Cinnamon. This shop also offers indoor and outdoor seating with Texas sized chairs for your pleasure.

    Daniel S.

    Nice little cafe a couple blocks from the Capital. We had some ice cream, coffee, and hot chocolate. Nice venue, friendly staff, nice atmosphere.

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    Love the decor, staff very friendly, nice wine selection, and great outdoor seating with view of capitol.

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    Amazing service and atmosphere! What a treat. We absolutely love this place. It certainly does start a morning out correctly!

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    I love the convenient location walking distance from the Capitol and the staff offer stellar customer service!

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    Wanderlust Wine Company - Downtown

    4.3(140 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
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    Came here for the Holly Jolly Holiday event and absolutely loved the decor, atmosphere, and spiked…read moreholiday drinks! Tickets were reasonably priced and you absolutely felt the jolly holiday spirit with all the decor. Absolutely loved the spiked hot chocolate (it was absolutely amazing- I had to get two). Friendly service and great vibes. Definitely recommend going for the holiday event!

    Very Disappointing Experience…read more I was really looking forward to The Golden Girls pop-up at Wanderlust Wine Company. Unfortunately, the experience was nothing like what I had seen from the pop-ups in other cities. The biggest disappointment was how little there actually was to the experience. The kitchen table wasn't even there. The girls famously gathered around that table eating cheesecake. Blanche's bedroom was completely outside in a completely different building, which made the whole setup feel disconnected. Even the wall phone, which was supposed to have the girls talking did not provide the experience I had seen from Instagram reels from other cities. Then came the cocktails. At $16 each, I expected them to at least be made correctly. My Blanche Devereaux cocktail was made with club soda instead of Sprite. Club soda tastes like Alka-Seltzer. I had to ask for a different drink. The second cocktail, The Dorothy, was made with Prosecco and unfortunately wasn't good either. Even the one lady sitting at this isolated bar with me said her drink was bad too. They double charged me. Which is another major issue. My ticket was $23.34 including taxes and fees and the complimentary drink was supposed to be included, with only a one-cent charge when I arrived. Instead, I was charged an additional $23.08, including $11.54 for the drink that was supposed to be included in the ticket price. Is there an explanation? Will this be corrected? My credit card company has already been notified. But what a hassle I have to go through. Just scan my QR code, and don't charge me .01 cent. I paid my ticket and "free" drink. Also as a solo guest, I was also extremely uncomfortable with where I was seated. I was placed away from everyone else at a very narrow bar along the wall, completely isolated from the rest of the group. Honestly, it felt like being sent to the kids' table at Thanksgiving--off in another room away from the adults. It was humiliating and made an already disappointing experience even worse. The entire experience amounted to roughly 15 minutes of taking a few pictures, drinking a poorly made cocktail, and leaving. For what I paid and what was advertised, I expected something much more immersive and fun. I couldn't wait to leave. Thank God I didn't pay for parking. I'm extremely disappointed. I went in excited to celebrate one of my favorite shows and left feeling like I had wasted my time and money. Based on this experience, I would not return to Wanderlust Wine Company.

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    Some friends took us here for a birthday celebration, taking a chance because they'd never been…read morethere either. What a find! Rosé Gosé (note accents) is in an unassuming Airport Blvd location (right next to Jewboy Burgers, an Austin favorite). It is run by a couple from Belarus that came here right after Covid to open up a restaurant, with a sister in Minsk. Defying expectations, the menu is not Balkan at all. If anything, there is a strong Asian influence with poke bowls and a lot of seafood. But the menu also offers beef tartare on their raw bar menu, as well as a steak offering and grilled chicken. It's a diverse and adventurous menu, all the way from small plates to hefty mains and vegetable sides. For the dessert, try the pavlova, a meringue confection stuffed with coconut mousse and topped with lime sorbet and a grapefruit slice sidecar. Everything is superbly presented, and unquestionably fresh and healthy without veering into twigs and berries territory. The cocktail menu is also playful, with a lot of nontraditional glassware and slight spins on popular drinks; their version of a Paloma uses prosecco instead of a splash of soda. The servers are all dressed in rosé jumpsuits and very attentive. The space is amiable and elegant without being pretentious. The table spacing is a little close, so that conversations carry between guests. The table setting has some nice touches, like the little wooden bench that holds your fork and knife off the table. In European fashion, water can be asked for but it won't be served with ice. Plan on taking your time and enjoying course after course.

    My hubs chose Rosé Gosé for my Mother's Day brunch location. In full transparency, choosing a…read morerestaurant is not his jam. However, today major shout out to the hubs. Rosé Gosé was a delightful Mother's Day lunch spot. It is a whole vibe, and it is uniquely French! When we walked in an artist was playing romantic music on his keyboard, which set the tone for the brunch. It is a small restaurant inside with a larger area of seating on the patio. Of course, our reservations were inside in the comforts of air conditioning. You immediately notice a wine wall hence the name Rosé Gosé. The restaurant has many windows which provide lots of natural light. The tables house miniature yellow roses and utensils sat in a small wooden block...very French. All the servers were dressed in mauve clothing that resemble scrubs from a hospital. If someone stepped out in a French beret, I would have fallen over. Our server, Sergey, immediately served us water and took our order. The restaurant was highlighted as a modern European bistro. The atmosphere was charming, elegant, and stylish making it ideal for a Mother's Day brunch. My hubby ordered a ribeye, eggs and French Fries. I ordered the avocado toast with salmon and egg whites. While I'm not a huge red meat eater, I tasted a piece of the hubs ribeye and it was nicely prepared. My avocado toast was yummy to the nth degree! Everything was perfect. The avocado was precisely cut and at the right level of softness. The salmon was chopped into tiny little squares and so enjoyable to eat. We could not be more pleased. With a name like Rosé Gosé you would expect their drinks to be superb. My hubby ordered a hibiscus tea, which was delightful. I ordered a mimosa that had high quality ingredients and was perfectly balanced...so smooth. We were also pleased with the drinks. This was the first time at Rosé Gosé, however, it definitely will not be the last.

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