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    Carpenter Coffee Bar

    4.0 (101 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CARPENTER COFFEE BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Juke Box
    Outdoor seating

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    Amanda S.

    Such a great, quiet coffee spot with chill vibes, friendly service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. It's perfect for catching up on work or simply relaxing by the pool and enjoying the music. I especially love the tropical landscaping and vintage feel--such a unique Austin gem!

    Gene L.

    The short and sweet: - Great coffee - Friendly service - Convenient spot in a hotel lobby close to Zilker Park - Great vibes and interior design (reminds me of a late1990s/early 2000s Austin) - Would gladly come back if I'm in the area!

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    Haley F.

    Had a great experience here. I got an iced caramel latte with oat milk and it was good! A bit on the sweet side, but I personally like that. The ambiance is really nice but there isn't a ton of seating per se. The place can get full quick. Nevertheless, I still recommend trying it out. The WiFi don't require a password and it worked great. Had zero issues.

    Melynda S.

    Absolutely love this spot! Dog friendly, validated parking available in their garage, indoor and outdoor seating, one of my favorite matchas.

    Sanya G.

    Stopped by the carpenter coffee bar the other day for the first time. The place is so aesthetically pleasing. The barista quickly got to work with our drinks and made such a cute and tasty cappuccino for me. Seating is a little limited here and most people are just on their laptops working. Not really a place if you want to sit inside and have a conversation but they do have a patio I believe you can sit out.

    Justin M.

    Maybe cause I just threw away a bad coffee from once over or whatever it's called. This one was delicious ! Sweet potato latte was done right and good art. Nice place with different areas and seating. I'd go again cool vibe popular place.

    Blueberry Lemon Scone & Ladybird Latte
    Hailey T.

    I walked in and was immediately welcomed with a cozy but elevated coffee bar lounge. I was greeted with a friendly welcome. I got the massive blueberry lemon scone and Ladybird latte. It was all for a great price. The total was about $11 for both and it was so worth. The scone had an amazing balance of crisp and fluffy texture. The flavors were amazing too (if you can't tell, I'm still dreaming of this scone). The Ladybird latte was refreshing and wasn't too sweet. The orange zest was a wonderful touch and is quite addicting. Definitely ordering again. The lounge area is spacious and comfortable too. Such a cute area. Returning 100% and could not recommend enough!

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    Gina C.

    This coffee bar has been on my list for so long! Took a long walk around lady bird and stopped in for some coffee and a snack. Such a calming vibe inside and kind staff. Loved the laid back sitting area -- not noisy at all like some coffee shops, and lots of solo people working, or on laptops! Entire hotel grounds are super cute. Can't wait to come back and try the restaurant! Came around noon on a Saturday and not too busy at all. Recommend!

    Matcha Latte ($5.5)
    Wendi K.

    Cute lil cafe located in a hotel lobby selling beverages, treats, and eats. I came when it was pouring rain outside so it was absolutely packed. They were able to seat me at a neighboring hotel though :) Matcha Latte ($5.5) was wonderful. Staff is very accommodating. Good Wi-Fi.

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    Kyaw Za Z.

    Great place to lounge and have coffee. Does monthly events related to vinyl. Coffee was decent. Note that this is connected to a hotel. Not too crowded even on weekends. Parking can be difficult though. The interior is decorated as what I could best describe as transitional.

    Nitro Espresso Martini (front), iced oat milk latte (back)
    Adam S.

    I've never seen a hotel coffee bar this busy, every day. We stayed at the Carpenter Hotel during our most recent visit to Austin for four nights, and the Carpenter Coffee Bar is located in the Carpenter Hotel Lobby, on Josephine Street across from P. Terry's. Every day, morning and evening, the coffee bar was lively. There's a really spacious seating area with couches, comfy chairs, and a counter spot with stools, along with free wifi, but it gets crowded often and easily. The espresso is provided by Jo's Coffee, part of the bunkhouse family (I think I saw La Colombe beans, but don't quote me), and they have all of the alternative milks available (yes, including oat milk). As they're open all day from 7am, they also have espresso martinis, with an espresso martini happy hour from 4-6pm. Aside from the coffee and espresso drinks, they have lots of pastries, including croissants, bagels, turnovers, overnight oats, chia seed pudding (my favorite), an egg sandwich, and a couple breakfast taco options, too. Staying in the hotel ? Feel free to take the food/drinks back to your room - everything is served to-go.

    Shradha A.

    Great seating options inside and outside - little enclave of relaxing coffee in the heart of the city. They must've changed their chai brand since - this one is not as flavorful - and they also rushed to prepare it so not steaming the milk enough to serve it real hot.

    Kimberlie C.

    A perfect place to be productive. A cozy space to grab a good latte and hunker down. We ordered the ladybird latte, which has some strong citrus notes with a hint of rosemary. If you're not a fan of orange, we're confident their other coffees are stellar. Maybe we'll try some of their breakfast foods next time. There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Need a visual break? The hotel is well-decorated, with aesthetic merch to look at! Ordered: Ladybird Latte (orange blossom + rosemary)

    Fill that up carpenter coffee... we're already paying your boujee pricing

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