We were visiting my BFF in Austin, and I just knew I had to take my family here. I came with my…read moreBFF, my mom, and my aunt. They had me help them choose their drinks during this visit. Neither of them could finish their entire glass of beer, so I ended up chugging the remaining half of both of theirs. The customer service was so sweet--I was struggling to translate the menu with my mom, and the guy at the front desk was truly helpful throughout. It really raised the experience of this place during what could've been a relatively stressful situation. Dirty Horchata - I was hoping for a stronger horchata taste. It's not bad, so it was worth the shot! Just grateful it wasn't too sweet. My BFF felt the same, as we're both horchata fiends from growing up in Chicago. Cherry Cider - The cider has a tangy taste. The cherry flavor isn't as strong, but it's a fragrant drink. The flavor slowly became sweeter the more I drank it. It grew on me, but it wouldn't be my go-to unless I knew I was munching on something salty that night. Violet Blueberry Blonde - My favorite of the two. This one has a tamer flavor with a nicer floral note. It was exactly what I asked for. I felt like I could've easily chugged a few of these. The guy at the counter definitely chose a great pick. I love the low-key ambiance of this place, the peaceful nighttime atmosphere, the fact that it's wedged into a cozy nook, and how it isn't so LOUD like many bars. Didn't get bit by a mosquito while we hung out there for an hour, so that's a huge plus. They were probably chewing on my friends' legs too intently to consider me, though. Wish I had something like this near my place in Houston. I would regularly hang out here on a weekday, no cap.

$3 PBRs, open 24/7, what else can I ask for?…read more Time to Order: We got here around 9:45AM. Walked over but they seem to have plenty of parking. Tons of outdoor and patio seating, a few tables indoors in the AC. I ordered the Flapjack, hot, with double espresso in a larger cup, with half sweetness (effectively a large with less services). Delicious saltiness and cinnamon! I really enjoyed this. I tried the honey lavender latte which they said was the least sweet of their fort favorites. The lavender flavor was very forward and there was a hint of sweetness on the back of the tongue, so very accurate. I didn't get as much coffee flavor here so maybe double espresso if that's important to you. Friends also tried the seasonal coconut macadamia latte (they said it was nice, like a sweet nutty flavor). Really solid coffee spot with great vibes, I'd come back.

One of the better coffee spots in Austin. They always crush with their specialty drinks and even…read moretheir standard vanilla iced latte is fire. I would definitely go half sweet though if you like it a little less sweet. Service is good and fast. I come here all the time.

Got there on a Saturday and waited in a pretty decently long line. Once we ordered, our drinks came…read moreout super quick! There's lots of seating and other food trucks in the area, which is nice! I loved their special fall matcha! Such a fun seasonal drink. Would definitely come back, just make sure you're in a mood where you're willing to wait in line!

Friendly staff, excellent coffee, delicious vegan kolache. I'm visiting from out of town and I love…read morebikes so I checked this place out. I'll be back!

Flat Track Coffee shares a building with Dogspeed Cycles. The inside has large tables and cycling…read morethemed decor. We went early on a Saturday and noticed several cyclists stopping by to grab a drink, which gave it a cool sense of community. They have their own branded roasted beans, but do not roast in-house. I tried a drip coffee and my SO got a latte. They charge for drip coffee refills, which I feel like isn't very common. For food, we got a sweet potato pumpkin loaf and a couple kolaches from Kerlaches, which we've noticed are served at several Austin area coffee shops. Overall, it was a neat little spot.

Such a cozy little spot! I got an iced crème brûlée latte with oat milk (I think!), and it was…read morereally good: smooth and not overly sweet. The pastries are nice. The pain au chocolat was amazing once they warmed it up: super flaky, with a generous amount of chocolate inside, and not too sweet. I also tried the Texas French Bread cookie, which was flaky and perfectly balanced too. The vibe is just as good as the food. The decor is relaxing, charming place, and the lighting is perfect if you want to focus or get some work done. It's nice and quiet, too. I'd definitely come back for a coffee and pastry, or a chill study session.

Welcome to the OG Cafe Crème! Upon entering, you'll be greeted at the counter where you can order a…read morevariety of crepes, tacos, pastries, drinks and more. I was torn on choosing a crepe I had previously tried, or trying something new entirely. The barista/cashier was super helpful on narrowing down my options, and so I stuck with the Crepe Madame-- can't go wrong with a classic! Absolutely, NOOOOO REGRETS. I will say after just eating one, I WANTED MORE... but that could also be my Texan heart wanting the usual Texan portion size. They also serve a mini salad on the side, and whatever dressing they're using-- SPECTACULAR. If you're curious why the menu has some Vietnamese influence on the menu, you're not mistaken. It's Vietnamese Owned, so maybe get a little adventurous and try out the Saigon Crepe or be bold and order a Cafe Sua Da or Vietnamese Espresso Martini. Atmosphere: WF wherever folks, you'll love this place. Plenty of space & if you need a quaint conference room, you can reserve and pay $20/hour or $150/day.

I looooooved the matcha here…read more I tried the mango sticky rice - amazing!! Blended so perfectly and around 8.50 but it is a larger size I also tried the kouignn Amin pastry and also loved this They heated up it up for me as well which was super nice Overall very cute spot Kinda hidden in the back of the south Congress hotel area near the water trade bar Service was great - super helpful with my questions about the pastries too This spot is great - definitely coming back

Today, not tomorrow. "Hoy, no mañana." I choose Mañana to get my almost daily injection of…read morecaffeine. Mañana is located at the South Congress Hotel has coffee + tea, bakeshop and grab + go offerings (primarily water, kombucha, paletas and juices). Of course I was there for a latte spiked with black sesame vanilla (their most popular latte) according to my barista, which I paired with an almond bear claw. This was not your typical bear claw as it was not eye-squinting sweet but bursting with almond flavoring primarily in the center. It was almost like a crescendo in a symphony when you got to the center of the bear claw. My latte was flavorful in a subtle way with the sesame vanilla permeating throughout the latte. It is important to note that they make their own pastries and tacos each day. The pastries are a bit pricey costing more than my latte. The coffee shop has floor to ceiling windows on two sides with one of the windows opening into a courtyard with additional seating. The beautifully titled coffee bar immediately grabs your attention. In addition, service was quick and efficient. I was in and out the coffee shop within 10 minutes. I parked right in front of the coffee shop as it was early before the meters started to tick.

I recommend the: Strawberry Lime green tea and the peach…read moresmoothie. Found this gem while being in the East area, and I can tell this will be my go to when I am downtown. Decorations and tables are cute and they also have board games, super important when I am have my daughter around.

Tea Cup Boba House is a fun spot when I'm craving a refreshing green tea drink! I ordered the…read morePeach Green Tea, and it was fruity, and refreshing. I also really like that they have a good rewards program where you keep track of your purchases with your cell phone number. Always a bonus when you're a regular boba fan and can earn perks from future visits. They always have friendly service and my drink order is ready quickly. With so many flavor options, can't wait to come back and try other drinks,

There are two La La Lands in Austin y'all! I had been to the Burnet location right after it…read moreopened. When a friend of mine invited me to the La La Land on S. Congress, I jumped at the opportunity to visit. Both La La Land's are similar...bright eye-catching yellow cups, modern coffee shop with clean lines, minimalist persona and white furniture and wall giving it a stark contrast. This location have these extremely striking circular and oblong chandeliers, which appear to be made from glass. These chandeliers are certainly the focal of the room. My friend and I both ordered the sweet potato pie latte by Keith Lee. Yes, we did! Apparently Keith Lee is a social media sensation and food critic. I know my friend thought I had been living under a rock since I never heard of him. My sweet potato latte from their fall collection was the bomb diggity! It had robust sweet potato flavor without being overpowering and so enjoyable to drink. Yum to the nth degree! I also paired my latte with an almond croissant...also very good.

Pretty good but not as good as other locations. I've been…read moreto a few Houston locations. I get the banana cloud latte. I was a little disappointed in this location. I tried La La Land for the 1st time in Houston. My daughter reminded me Austin has a location on Soco. I was looking forward to that same taste here in Austin. I didn't get that. Still good but not what I expected. My daughter got the marshmallow Keith Lee drink. She thought it was just ok.

I'd say this is my top 3 boba places (if not the THE TOP) in Austin!…read more Fantastic boba tea options, from the Hokkaido to Hong Kong style tea, this is as close as it gets to boba tea in Asia for folks who aren't tea lovers, there are coffee options too. Huge fan of the fruit tea slush options - you can totally mix it up with the toppings too. They do run out of the black boba pearl often though

Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in]…read more We have been here twice and both times had a great experience. The staff is very helpful and makes sure they capture your preferences correctly. The space is aesthetically pleasing and really calming, a great place to study or just decompress. Mixed Rice Paper with Tamarind Sauce ($12.95): Yum, probably the best banh trang tron we have had in Austin or at least the most consistently good one. They ask if you want the ingredients kept separate or mixed together. If mixed, you need to eat it right away. We have tried both ways and even when we kept them separate and ate it later it was still just as good. Rice Paper Rolls / Banh Trang Cuon ($12.50): This one is different from the mixed rice paper in that it comes rolled with egg, while the other version has quail eggs and beef jerky. I think this rolled version is becoming my preferred way to eat banh trang. The dipping sauce that came with it was also really good. Mixed Rice Paper with Chili Salt / Banh Trang Muoi Ot Tron Kho ($6.50): A bit pricey for what it is but this is hard to find in Austin and it was well made. The rice paper was the right texture and the chili salt amount was spot on. Y7. Winter Melon Icy Slush ($6.80) + Crystal Taro ($1.15): Wow this was delicious and super refreshing. It was a bit too sweet for me but perfect for my husband. I loved the crystal taro too since you can taste the subtle taro flavor when you chew it. F1. Bee Vietnamese Style ($6.80) + Lychee Jelly ($0.95): My husband ordered this one but ended up liking the winter melon icy slush more. It was not bad but just nothing special.

In my search to find unique coffee shops, I checked out Maaribu. I don't know how I've driven by…read morethis place so many times and never noticed it before! They have a small parking lot on the side, along with a few spots specifically for takeout. As the name suggests, it's also a gift store, which makes the place even more unique. The inside is very clean and modern. I ended up getting a vanilla latte, which was a little bitter for my taste, but it was still a good coffee. My favorite thing about this place was definitely the outdoor space in the back. It's very relaxing and beautiful. The uniqueness of the interior, combined with the amazing outdoor space, makes Maaribu a place worth visiting!

Visiting from Orange County, we stopped by Maaribu while exploring Austin. The space itself is…read moresuper cute and aesthetic, but my experience with the food and drinks ($40+) was a bit sad. Strawberry Matcha Drink: literally just tasted like strawberry oat milk with zero matcha flavor. If you're looking for an actual matcha kick, may be skip this Coffee Cake Muffin: The flavor was good and sweet, making it a nice pairing with coffee. However, it was SUPER mushy--to the point where I couldn't tell if it was still raw or just severely underbaked texture-wise Almond Bar: It had a decent flavor profile, but the bottom crust made the whole thing very chalky and left a dry coating all over my mouth Cheesecake: Not bad overall, but nothing to write home about Banana Bread: This was the most decent item of the bunch. Thankfully, it wasn't nearly as mushy as the muffin. On the bright side, the gift shop is very cute! I ended up buying a little souvenir to remember Austin by, which was a nice saving grace. Cute concept and a fun spot to browse, but I'd probably skip the cafe menu if I'm ever back in town

I LOVED THIS PLACE! From the music, to the location, to the people and ESPECIALLY the food and…read moredrinks, I was so excited to have stumbled upon this place. I'd walked by this place on many a drunken night, listening to the music and laughter coming from within, but never took the opportunity to visit. I had some free time on a sunday, I needed to get some work done, and what better place than a coffee/cocktail bar that has a cool take on tacos? After walking through the bar, and an outdoor seating area, I made it to the taco shop. The menu wasn't extensive, but it was detailed. I opted for a pina colada, and the fried chicken tacos. Now, please be patient cause they make everything (including the tortillas) from scratch. And I finished most of my drink before I got my food, but it was well worth the wait! The fried chicken was so crispy, but the craziest thing about these tacos were the shells: they were made of waffle cones! Which can throw one off, but it was surprisingly good. I have no clue how much I paid because I was so focused on the drinks and food, but I will be back!

Love, love, love this place! I stumbled upon it on a first date and now I've been bringing…read moredifferent people here (half-joking)! I really love the layout and design, it's super welcoming at what I'd describe as "zen." Seriously. Drinks are also solid, and I still haven't explored the entire site, definitely coming back... and bringing a friend