In the last couple of years, I have tried beans from many specialty coffee roasters ranging from…read morethe best local options to mail order from all over the country. Third Coast has become my 'daily driver' for espresso, as their beans offer the best combination of quality, value, and service. El Guapo has been the top choice so far with classic caramel, chocolate notes and a nice syrupy mouthfeel. Every bag has been consistently-roasted and quick to dial-in. Third Coast has so far resisted the insane shrinkflation that has affected many coffee options. As a comparison, local roaster Greater Goods is nearly 2x more expensive, and Third Coast is better. This is the best value in high quality espresso in Austin...and maybe across the US. Highly-recommended!

Just a quick update: their prices, like many others, have changed, but it's still several bucks…read morecheaper than Central Market or Whole Foods (where you'll find their products, but not the whole line!)

Anderson's Coffee Company is one of the coolest stores I have been to in some time. A friend…read morerecommended this store for coffee. They sell coffee by the pound, likely for those serious coffee lovers who have fancy expensive coffee machines. I was looking for a latte. Bad news...this coffee company sells coffee by the pound not lattes (hence the name). Good news... they sell drip coffee for $2.00 + tax. What a deal! This family owned shop has been roasting beans locally since 1972 and focuses on helping customers brew excellent coffee at home rather than serving coffee drinks on premises. According to the store manager, Mr. Anderson occasionally comes into the store. The selection of freshly roasted beans is rather larger, with store favorites like Guatemala Antiqua, Dark Sumatra and Arabian Mocha cited as most popular. Coffee cost on average $19 per pound. In addition to coffee, the store carries loose leaf teas, mugs, candy, cards, coffee pot sweaters, brewing equipment, and small other gift items, to name just a few items. I was totally and completely enamored with this store. They had so many trinkets and interesting items, you literally could peruse for hours. Captivating environment...Loved it...

I stopped by while exploring the area and ended up staying much longer than I expected. The coffee…read morewas smooth, rich, and clearly made with care, and the staff made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The shop has a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for catching up with a friend or getting a little work done. I also grabbed a pastry that paired perfectly with my latte. This is definitely the kind of local coffee shop I'll be happy to visit again.

We were in search of a local coffee roasting company to offer retail coffee to our clients. I came…read moreacross Austin Roasting Company and never looked back. Jess and his staff offer some of the most flavorful blends. Our clients love the Bacon and Eggs blend of dark roasted beans. We've placed many reorders since working with Austin Roasting and will continue to rave about his products and service to others. They offer small minimums to businesses like ours, and shipments are always prompt. They will add our personal label to each bag for us by request. See Photo. Their coffee is simply awesome. Texas hospitality at its finest.

I was expecting a nice niche coffee shop, but got a coffee chain with a drive through. The coffee…read morewas ok and the one pastry I tried was also ok. This place is great if you want a quick cup of Joe and not a lot of time to wait around.

Came here for a first date spot, first time at this coffee shop - I was pretty exhausted from the…read moreweekend so I was looking forward to a snack and a matcha for sure. Ambience - I really like the way this coffee shop was organized and all the decor and everything. Small outdoor space, cozy couch space, barstools, a bike shop... this coffee shop had a hip inner city feel to it, like it was meant to be in NYC or Chicago. The Matcha latte I ordered was good - I'll be honest, I can only tell when a matcha is really bad or if the proportions are very off. I also ordered a vegan kolache, and was very surprised by the amount of flavor in the vegan sausage. Would definitely recommend giving it a try. Overall, I really liked the coffee shop and would come here again to meet with friends or another date!

A coffee and bike shop under the same roof. Great drinks and good vibe. A great spot for doing a…read morelittle remote work too. Mellow vibes. Pricing is fair.

Vanilla oat cold brew latte for the win…read more First time stopping in while visiting and I had to grab some coffee of course. The crew was super friendly and made the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend. I'll be back before I head out!

Checked out this new coffee shop recently and overall had a good experience. Black Sheep Coffee,…read morenot to be confused with Black Fox Coffee across the street. The coffee was solid -- well-made, flavorful, and definitely worth trying if you're in the area. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming, which added to the overall vibe. The only downside for me was the layout of the space. It felt a bit cramped, especially when there were more people inside, which made it harder to fully relax and enjoy the atmosphere. That said, the quality of the coffee and the friendliness of the staff would still make me come back again. Lastly, expect downtown prices and downtown parking.

Figure 8 has a cool, relaxed, cozy vibe to it. A true neighborhood coffee shop in the best way…read more I was in and out in less than 10 minutes with a delicious cortado and a bag of beans in hand. I consider myself pretty picky when it comes to espresso and Figure 8 makes some of the best I've had in Austin. I prefer their beans for my machine at home as well.

Loved my cafe latte and a mushroom cheese croissant. Reasonable pricing but not a '$' place right?…read moreThe latte was ~$6 and croissant was ~$5 so it's close to '$$' cafe. Kudos to ambiance , felt cozy vibes with plants and coffee beans all over the place with a nice outdoor seating area with plants and string lights! Free WiFi and ideal for travel nomads?! 3 star rating because the waitresses/cashiers were so distracted and they kept talking while not getting my coffee ready?! They don't callout the order so it was hard to take them and of course couldn't ask since they were busy talking. While billing my order, I was literally pointing my croissant for a good 2 mins and they didn't take my order.

Merit does it again -- the matcha hulk, aka matcha with their house made Ube cold foam…read more Every time, delicious and satisfying.

Parking is enforcement is aggressive in the front parking lot: even at 5:59pm (enforced till 6pm on…read morethis day) on Monday, saw parking police aggressively checking for any car that hasn't paid parking fees! Drinks and staffs are alright however seating arrangement isn't comfy. Cons - There are few tall seats in the front side. However, those are buried in the ground so they are immovable, inconvenient. - usual downtown parking restrictions apply; 1 hour validation parking at Seaholm garage, entrance of the parking garage is a little far; after Trader Joe's Environment friendliness - No BYO Cup discount - doesn't have separate trash and recycle bins Pros - Good location next to lady bird lake - wifi (details below) and restroom TLDR; Staffs and drinks are great but weird half tall furnitures attached to walls are inconvenient WiFi SSID: MeritPublic password: merit2025 restroom code: 512* PayATX Parking Zone in the front 39251

I received a notification that this coffee bar was having a grand opening and they would provide a…read morefree coffee all day (February 17th). I had just finished my morning run on Congress Avenue so it was convenient to drive over that afterwards to check it out and take advantage of the offer. You could either go through the drive through or order inside. It was very welcoming inside, with music providing a party atmosphere. The cashier was so friendly. She advised me that I could get a medium hot coffee or a small iced coffee. I perused the menu and asked which ones had the least sugar. She recommended the Caramel Brownie coffee, and asked if I wanted a cold foam. Yes, please! They even gave me a free chocolate chip cookie! The coffee was so good! Move over, Starbucks!

Quick drive thru experience, but very friendly service! I told them it was my first time and they…read morerecommended downloading the app for a complimentary drink on my next visit. I tried one of their energy drinks which essentially tasted like sugar free redbull. I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to try, but I got the sugar free energy drink with coconut and freeze dried dragonfruit. I was WIRED after. I drink strong coffee every day and often times multiple times a day, but this caffeine was even too much for me. I will go back to try their coffee. Conveniently located right on East Riverside. Brand new, friendly and quick service, and good prices.