I've slowly become a "make my own espresso at home person", so I don't go out of my way for coffee…read moreas much as I did a few months ago. In addition, I do not have a Haraz Coffee House near me, so when I am near one of their locations, I make it a point to pop in. I love Haraz. I love the ambience. I love the coffee. I love the pastry selection. I love the service. The consistency I've experienced from location to location is top-notch. The cleanliness here is impeccable, too. That bears mentioning. My go-to is the Haraz Latte. Iced. While this could never be my every day coffee, it is something I really enjoy and treat myself to when I'm able to go to a Haraz. As someone who doesn't proclaim to like cheesecake, their Biscoff cheesecake is the exception. Maybe it's a blessing that one isn't close by and I can only indulge every now and then. If you want a break from your regular coffee, give Haraz a shot. Especially when the summer heat kicks in - the iced coffee + cardamom is pretty great. Also, they seem to have a high standard for hiring. The staff is always great. Please tip generously ;)

Haraz The good:…read more Wonderful decor and ambiance, really spacious. Plenty of seating. Lots of sunlight. Tall ceilings. No annoying music, great for conversation. Open later than most coffee shops, especially in this deserted part of town. Varied drink menu, both caffeinated and not caffeinated, including refreshers. Nice creative variety of desserts (including a Biscoff cake!) and a kolaches case. At one point the brought some hot baked dessert (looked like a whole coffee cake) out the oven and it smelled like heaven. The bad: Nothing vegan or healthy, not even pre-made cold sandwiches or packaged salads. If you are a little peckish for a healthy snack, this is not the place. The coffees: They have all the regular espresso drinks, and also Turkish coffee and of course Yemeni, their specialty. I had heard great things about Yemeni coffee and was exciting to try it. My first drink, a traditional coffee drink called Jubani ($6) contained coffee but was watery like a tea. It had also ginger and cinnamon. I was not expecting it to be like a tea. I immediately told the cashier I didn't like the drink and would like just an Americano, double shot espresso. I was charged $9 for a 12 oz cup. No cream or sugar, no added flavorings. If I were in charge I wouldn't have charged for this second drink, since it comes at almost zero cost to them and would show good faith and ensure repeat business. Disappointingly, the Americano was also watery and sort of "lemony", but I still drank half while sitting with my friend. I'll say that my friend had some sort of an iced latte that she enjoyed. I might try a second visit and order a Turkish coffee, but I will make sure to have had a full meal before.

Houndstooth is easily one of my favorite coffee shops in Texas. The vibes are always up and the…read morecoffee never misses. Today we ordered and got our coffee within 4 minutes or less.

My daughter and I stopped in for a cup of coffee while on a shopping excursion at around 11 am on a…read moreSaturday. We were the only people in line when we arrived, but the indoor seating was already pretty full. I ordered an iced latte and she got an iced vanilla latte. We hadn't planned to sit, so we headed back out to continue shopping. We noticed there was plenty of outdoor seating, but mostly in the sun. We both liked our coffees!

I've been coming to this coffee shop for 15-ish years. There's still a couple people who work here…read morethat remember my kids from when they were little, so they must be doing something right as an employer. I like the lattes here, and typically order a hot nonfat latte. My kids (in their 20s) enjoy trying the seasonal options. I love the pumpkin muffin and my kids love the cinnamon roll. Lots of neighborhood folks hang out here to work or meet up. Casual, friendly, and not overly busy.

Today is the first day I have had coffee in over a month. As you are well aware, I am a…read moreself-confessed coffee addict.. I went through a 12-step coffee detox program. Just kidding.... I don't think there is such a thing. Smile. I was on a 21 day fast which excluded lattes. Let me just say when I walked into Austin Grind the smell of coffee was like bees to honey. I was wrapped in the warmth of that coffee aromatic smell. Hello friend! I ordered a hazelnut hot latte. The smooth taste, the warmth of the coffee sliding down my throat and the flavorfullness of the coffee soothed my soul. Today is going to be a very good day. Austin Grind is a small eclectic coffee shop on Parmer Lane. They serve a variety of coffee and tea. In addition, they serve Amy's ice cream, which is quite a twist. Austin Grind has several notable celebrity paintings on the wall such as BB King and Andy Warhol. They also have indoor and outdoor seating with ample free parting. Super cool vibe...

Amazing quality of Drip Coffee this coffee shop is very family friendly as well. I came in with my…read moretwo year old and there were toys she could play with so I can focus on just my coffee sip great service and staff too.

Saw a tik tok of this place and decided to try since I was in the area. The menu didn't necessarily…read morehave items on it that jumped out to me as super delicious, mostly because I am an overly sweet coffee typa girl. I had their black sesame blossom drink and was super skeptical in all honesty haha. The barista was extremely kind and cool to talk to (bald guy with glasses). The drink completely blew me away, the complexity of flavors was so interesting and unique. It was salty, nutty, and sweet all in one. Its truly one of the best drinks I've ever had, I drank it so slow because i didn't want it to end. I'm devastated this place is far from me but its going to be a necessity each time I'm in the area. I can't wait to try more of their menu, this is probably my new favorite coffee shop in all of Austin

I am a big fan of coffee and couldn't wait to try the popular coffee here. As soon as we arrived,…read morewe found the parking to be relatively easy as they have a big open lot in the front. As soon as we walked in, we were surprised by how full the cafe was. Nevertheless, we managed to get a table. I got the half wintermoon and my friend got the matcha strawberry latte. We also got the poppy lemon bread. The decor was on point and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. Our drinks came out pretty quickly. The matcha latte was delicious and wasn't overly sweet. The half wintermoon was delicious. It had a unique flavor and was well balanced. The quantity was good too. The bread itself was a little too grainy for liking. However the coffee was spectacular. Definitely a must try if you are in the area!

The service: quick, friendly, and gets the job done…read more The ambiance: calm, spacious, and a welcoming vibe if wood and brick. The music is always pleasant! Food/drink: you're coming here for the moon milk and fire-roasted coffee. prices are definitely higher than what you'd hope for, but you can reason that you're paying for the ambiance as well. Foods are more like snacks, a blend of commercial and local items.

Surprisingly amazing coffee. Had a large hot latte. Definitely recommend. Will come back when I am…read morein the area. Thanks!

Not the most welcoming place. There were no customers and a couple of staff working but nobody…read moregreeted us. Just stared... The matcha was not amazing but also not bad. Table was dirty, restroom out of soap. Probably won't go back.

We had brunch at Cafe Java recently. Parking was okay, the restaurant was spotlessly clean,…read moreincluding the unisex restrooms. As always, we had an excellent meal. I had the Breakfast Scrambler, a "carb buster". The omelet, as usual, was perfectly prepared. Our grandson had the "Big Java Melt" - again, a continued favorite. Lots of fresh hot coffee to wash it all down. I really like their bathrooms - clean, well stocked, completely functional. Yes, hope to continue meeting at Cafe Java for ever!

Always a favorite when I visit Austin! This time, we went…read moreagain, to visit this good old place and found it as booming as ever! They keep up their restaurant very busy, always filled with customers and good vibes, I like that! So we wrote our names in, 10-15 minute wait? No problem! And sat down to wait for a table. When we were seated, we looked at the current blackboard with their new specials, and the Reuben sandwich caught our eye! There were a couple other things that looked so good, but I went with a classic chicken fried steak for lunch. Both were great choices, but my steak did need some seasoning or salt... overall, we enjoyed our lunch there. The portion size is big and the variety of food is delicious. Still a favorite! Enjoy

Cure Bakery & Coffee is a family oriented shop on Highway 183. Note to self, do not believe your…read moreGPS. It will lead you to the opposite side of 183. Cure is closest to the Department of Public Safety. All their pastries and desserts look extremely appetizing. Their offerings include croissants, turnovers (apple turnover...my choice today), sandwiches, breakfast rolls and cakes. In addition, they serve breakfast sandwiches with customized additions. They sometimes also have breakfast bisuits. Service is always family friendly and welcoming. Today, I ordered an iced matcha latte and apple turnover. The matcha latte was perfect - fragrant matcha flavor but not too sweet with a smooth texture. The apple turnover was flaky like most turnovers but not eye-squinting sweet. I loved every sip and every bite.

The coffee is great, the pastries are fresh and delicious as well…read more I don't know how or why I forgot about this place for a while, but it's back on the top of my list for local shops to patronize. **all I would suggest is some kind of sound tile, or gets really loud bc of the high ceilings and concrete floors.