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    Carpenter Coffee Bar

    4.1 (96 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    CARPENTER COFFEE BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    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.

    Vinyl bar
    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.

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

    Paid $24 for 2 latte's and a cream cheese bagel. It was alright but we paid for larges and got mediums.

    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)

    Trang N.

    Was curious to check out this infamous coffee shop that has quality and located within a hotel. Very interesting concept as hotel coffee is usually mediocre at its finest but this proves otherwise. All coffee are served in a paper cup. For a work from home people, this place has a very decent spots and seating either outdoor and indoor to do so. I'd say it's a very comfortable working spot w solid wifi. Will definitely come back. Parking: paid parking on the street

    Deborah C.

    A cute little spot that's well decorated and inviting. We came by on a late Friday morning and the seats inside were taken up by people working on their laptops. The outside tables were more free, and we were able to relax in the shade of the umbrellas. I got a chai doughnut and a Lady Bird latte. The latte was delicious but I honestly forgot what the special ingredients were. We were also a little disappointed that the tacos were already sold out, but the doughnut was lovely and fluffy.

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    Loved the lavender latte! Ambience and customer service was fantastic! Highly recommend

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    Great aesthetic and drinks. Food is limited but good. I was hoping for more breakfast taco options. They only had one available at the time.

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    So cute inside the hotel and in the coffee shop and such nice people! I got a vanilla latte and it was really yummy.

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    Cute spot and the coffee and service were great! Things were clean and the decor is all great to see. Definitely recommend in Austin!

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    Upon stepping in I felt like I was transported to Miami in the 70s or 80s. Once you enter you turn…read morein your phones making it easy to lose time in connecting with your company. The staff was super nice and attentive our waitress came by multiple times and drinks were good and quick. They have a fun magazine style menu and plenty of options including mocktails. The mocktails were well balanced and not too sweet and my husband enjoyed every drink he tried. We ordered the French fries which were so good the perfect blend of freshness and salt. Would definitely come back for the ambiance and the no phones was a great reminder to connect to who your with and be present.

    The vibes are great, but I'm not sure they are worth the wait. There are two lines: one for…read morewalk-ins and one for those with reservations. We waited maybe 15 minutes at the walk-in line as others progressively started to pile on behind us. Then again, even people in the reservation line were waiting. This is definitely the kind of place that wants you to wait. The kind of place that wants to build a line outdoors to intrigue onlookers. We were treated nicely, but we definitely could have gotten in right away. By the time we walked in, the place was probably at 60% capacity. It was standing room only at the bar, but not overcrowded by any means. There is a dress code, but it's not entirely clear what it is. Some guy dressed to the 9s got turned away for not having sleeves whereas I got in with sneakers and a t-shirt. They ask for your cellphones upon entering and give you a key in exchange, but there doesn't seem to be any security to enforce it if you don't want to give them up. I have no problem with their policy, but I bet a lot of customers do. Interestingly, their little social experiment seemed to have a positive effect, where we ended up talking to strangers and vice versa. The Powder Room may be making America social again.

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    Eden Cocktail Bar is a great spot in Austin. The drinks are excellent and I loved the Maravilla. It…read moreis their take on a mezcal old fashioned and it is absolutely fantastic. The music is on point and it makes the whole place feel lively without being overwhelming. One tip: reservations are highly recommended because it fills up quickly. Also, the entrance can be a little tricky to find the first time. You enter from the alley between 6th and 7th Street on San Jacinto. Overall, amazing drinks, great vibe, and definitely a place I recommend checking out if you are in Austin.

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    We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

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