First off with saying I have been countless times in the past. Those times just were in and out moments. Always thought good things of this space. Today is the main reason I had to write a review. My team and I ended up here since we needed to work dt today. We had started off at a different space but came here because the space was better. We needed better inside seating along with wifi (That Worked) and an option to plug in if needed. Boom Halcyon got us covered. The staff was amazing The food we had was stunning. (A few coffee drinks and a tea along with some sandwiches) The music. (Who's ever playlist that was today) Everything was perfect. We all said that we would for-sure be heading back here if we need to work from Dt again. Only reason not 5 stars was parking was tough. It's not on them but still. Would be cool if they had a partnership with a garage around the area. (Which they may have i didn't ask) Would highly highly recommend read more

Love the chill queer vibe here. Right across the street from some gay bars, so has a nice spillover affect. Good coffee and café food menu, but apparently they also have alcohol! S'mores: This totally brought out the little kid in me. Nothing bougie or artisanal. Just Honey Maid graham crackers and Hershey chocolate, but still wrapped up in original packaging, alongside marshmallows. The ratio is 6 marshmallows in the 2 person order and 12 marshmallows in the 4 person order. Unless you're looking for just a taste, I'd actually recommend the 4 person for 2 people, so you can really indulge. A nice strong flame in the center so you can practice your marshmallow roasting. Açaí Bowl: Perhaps a tad healthier than s'mores. A huge portion of cold thick açaí at the bottom. Some fresh huge blueberries alongside banana slices. With a little granola for crunch. Perfect for breakfast or even a dessert-like meal anytime. read more

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I do NOT know what is going on with the ladies working tonight on 2/15 but they were all incredibly rude to us. First of all the music is BLARING and the ladies were annoyed that we couldn't hear then. Then we went to get our drinks and they gave us attitude because we couldn't hear our names called. They also didn't serve my friend for no reason at all. The service here is deplorable. There is no reason to be so ugly to people who are trying to help your business. It is not our fault either that the music is so loud. It was a girl with blonde bangs and a blonde, incredibly rude girl bartender who we had the worst time with. None of this was our fault. We just wanted an espresso martini and we were met with deplorable vibes. Not a good look after we had such a good time at drag brunch. I thought Austin was good vibes. These ladies don't exude that AT ALL. So upsetting. read more

Got a coffee and smoothie, i asked for mocha and vanilla it's very bitter, the smoothie is straight ice blended no fruit at all. $16 very disappointed i dont recommend if your coming for coffee. read more

I really love their cold brew coffee! I typically get my cold brew with vanilla, hazelnut and oat milk. Service is typically efficient friendly. Whats's really intriguing is the interior design, a lot of Austin art, with modern furniture that is great for relaxing. I don't necessarily Cindy this a busy coffee shop, so if you want to to have a study/work space, it can definitely be a good go to spot. Also, they serve other beverages besides coffee if you're not a caffeine head like I am. Enjoy your coffee inside, or take a walk at the park right across the street! read more

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I should give this place a 1 for what could be described as bad and rude customer service. Walked in excited to try the place out. Coffee and alcohol. Sounded interesting. Anyways, literally dead and no-one here. The lady at the cash register who received me was either heavily medicated on anti depressants, hates her life, or was raised that way. Either way, not acceptable. I was going to tip her but decided not to since I didn't like her tone or service. I will give her a star only because she got up and made the drink fairly quick and called my name multiple times until I got it. If only she would've been nicer at the cash register. I would've tipped you. Please be more cheerful. I've had a shitty day too, and I'm still perky when I need to be. Your customers need you to be more perky. Give it a try. I know you can do it and do it amazingly. Also, there was a really hot taller guy standing behind her. Didn't even meet him but was satisfied at looking at him. Him and your quick service convinced me to give 2 stars. I liked the drink so I'll stop by again and see if the service changes. read more

Like others, my friend and I were drawn to Halcyon for the s'mores. Other bars downtown offer them during the holiday season, but to my knowledge Halcyon is the only place that offers them year round. We found out the hard way that even on a warm night they are popular and may run out. Fortunately with some planning ahead our mission to try their s'mores was successful on a recent Saturday night around 8 pm. As a bar and coffee shop, you have to order from the cashier and have your drinks and order brought to you. There was ample seating when we ordered but the empty tables had not been cleaned. There was a nice table for two in the corner and we politely asked if someone could clean it off. The cashier had said she'd send someone over but when no one came, we politely asked the bartender toting a washcloth who did it but seemed annoyed about it. Unfortunately as soon as we sat down we found the table was remarkably wobbly and had to move. Service after that was reasonably good for a coffee shop. The drinks and s'mores were politely dropped off. When we chatted too long and the fire went out on our flame the person who replaced our flame for us was incredibly sweet and friendly, standing out from the rest of the staff we encountered on our visit. But about the s'mores. I'd actually just had s'mores at The Edge bar a few days prior and Halcyon's flame and presentation was better but I found it a little odd that the graham crackers and the chocolate came out wrapped. Beyond that, well they were s'mores, so all the warm gooey marshmellowishness and melty chocolate you'd expect. I do have to say that it would have been nice to see them take it up a notch and go for gourmet chocolate and graham crackers but I guess as a regular thing it works better for them to stick with the classic form. Along with our s'mores my friend and I each indulged in an expresso martini. The price was on par with other downtown bars and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. It was an enjoyable experience overall but better service and better upkeep on the tables would have improved our experience. read more

Nice atmosphere and genuine people here. Great Coffé cocktails! Art is here!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Cool spot! We've been twice and enjoyed it both times. We were able to try some seasonal cocktails this time around! Service was great as well! I'd recommend stopping in if you get the chance! read more

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Halcyon is an awesome all day and late night spot in the warehouse district. It's in the very small gay district in Austin and is a safe space. It's also right next door to Cedar Street, so the perfect spot to pre-game or end a night of live music and dancing. It has a super chill vibe, and everyone will feel comfortable here. It's on our must hit spot list when near downtown. The exposed brick walls on one side are a reminder of the history these buildings hold. Halcyon has been serving yummy coffee, cocktails, and dessert for over 15 years. That's impressive longevity for this area of downtown. The coffee is way above average. The dark chocolate espresso martini is one of the best espresso martinis I have found, and I do my research. They have an extensive cocktail menu, and if the rest are as good as my martini, then you should try more than one! One really cool thing they do is so it yourself s'mores. You roast the marshmallows over a sterno campfire and build your own messy dessert. It's a little dangerous after a night of drinking, but fun any other time! read more

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Kind of chaotic in here and the Thai iced coffee was just okay. Willing to chalk the mess up to pride weekend and try again later because I loved the welcoming vibe and decor and some of the food and cocktails on the menu looked promising. read more

Halcyon - Thai Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Coffee and chorizo burrito were good! Service was nice and very chill place. Recommend if in the area. Cappuccino coffee with caramel.

Great service. I wrongly placed an order for a decaffeinated coffee even though my wife asked for a decaf latte. The barista made us a decaf latte even though he already had a decaf coffee ready anyway. He even brought the latte to us when the drink was ready read more

Not sure why halcyon gets mediocre reviews, the coffee was come of the best I have gotten in Austin and the atmosphere is super relaxing and allows for a productive work space. The staff wasn't the nicest when I asked questions about some of the coffee which is why I give it 4 stars but overall the americano with almond milk and chaga was delicious, well worth the 7$! read more

Halcyon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a fun place to come to in winter! I ordered a very nice latte (see picture below) and an adorable mini s'mores kit for me and my friends to enjoy while sheltering from the Austin cold! It was such a fun and cozy activity to do with friends in the winter. Highly recommend! read more

Halcyon - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wanna have coffee in a really cool Austin spot? No??? Well you're in luck! They have alcohol! This is a great hangout. I can't guarantee you won't run into a douche. But most of the crowd are still as cool as back in the day when this was just a super cool coffee shop with a humidor! I miss the the humidor... But I'm always treated with great people. And the placement is great at night. Who doesn't need a coffee in the midst of club hopping! It's become a saving grace for me. Great atmosphere. Great people. And great way to sober up to rally!!!! read more

Halcyon - The best baristas! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here on Friday and had to come back Saturday because Charlie made me the best matcha green tea latte! It literally was a pick me up for my soul. I returned on Saturday and was bummed not to see Charlie but I did get a pretty good green tea matcha from one of the guys. I like this place and Charlie. I'll be back when I'm in town from Houston! read more

Halcyon - Latte!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I wish I could give more stars, but as others have mentioned, the bathroom and overall upkeep of Halcyon dragged the rating down for me. I've always had a pleasant experience with the staff and I enjoy their coffee. Also, sharing the s'mores with friends is a great way to wrap up the night. I used to visit Halcyon years ago while going to UT and my recent visits shocked me. The paint and furniture could use a refresh and the bathroom is really bad. It really makes me question their cleanliness policies and it does not give me confidence that they take pride in their business. Halcyon has been a favorite in Austin so I hope they can make some changes. read more

Halcyon - S'mores - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

We stopped in on a Saturday for a light bite and drinks and was met by a roaring drag party at 4:00 in the afternoon. It looked like they were having a good time, but we did not participate. The shop had a light stench to it from too many spilled drinks and the restrooms were extremely dirty which is the main reason I am giving this place 3 stars. We ordered the grilled cheese and a peach alcoholic drink and both were very tasty. read more

The bartenders were very rude. Wouldnt come here get again and wouldnt recommend this place to anyone.

I always come here for the AMAZING matcha martini made by Collie. It's so good, I come just for that, and the other bartenders are always super nice!! Tre greets with a big smile and great energy. I always refer people here because of them and I'll keep coming back! read more

Cute coffee shop. Cold brew is really good, great atmosphere and nice pit stop place to get away from the hot Texan weather! They could pay a little more attention to the bathrooms, especially the one that is gender neutral. The smell was almost unbearable. read more

Halcyon - Inside bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had a great time here during my visit to Austin. The boozy coffee bar concept was pretty new to me, so I was pretty excited to try it. I can't remember which of the coffees I had. Maybe the espresso martini? Anyway, it was lovely. It had a few roasted coffee beans on top, which I enjoyed as well. The s'mores was super fun. They had some comedians performing that night. One of them wasn't funny at all, but the rest were entertaining enough. read more

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By far the best chill bar in Austin. Amazing cocktails and THE BEST SERVICE in town. Wewé, Nikki, and Ava especially make Halcyon so fun! Always playing amazing music read more

I met up with a friend here for coffee and ordered Chai. I truly understand that most places buy a pre-mixed box that they add milk to so I can't sincerely fault them if it's not great but I don't think it should be terrible either - which was my experience with their chai. While I don't want to blame a coffee house for having bad chai, I hold them responsible for intentionally serving something subpar because they could choose to not serve it if they don't have access to a decent quality one. Staff were also not quite polite and our barista took his sweet, sweet time making our drinks. Anyway, the only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is that my friend loved his coffee and we got to watch a surprise, free drag show! Any place of business that supports our queens have my love and support so I added one star for it. I might go back for a drag show but will certainly never get chai here again nor do I recommend it. read more

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Don't come to Halcyon for the food. And don't come here for the service (though it might be terrific). You also wouldn't come here for the price. These days you can get coffee and booze together at hip joints all over town, but you come to Halcyon for the location, the hours, the start of a second date, an afternoon of computer work with excellent people-watching, the rotating local art, and the year-round ambiance in the heart of downtown. read more

This place is amazing, from the area it is located in to the energy of the business. The inside is very homey and a great place to read & get things done. Or come and have some drinks with friends! Very kind and fun staff. The bartender Isaiah is amazing and makes the best espresso martini. That was the best espresso martini I have ever had. This is my new favorite spot so I now I have to implement discipline or I will be spending my $ here everyday tehe. Fuck it, I'm on my way there right now. read more

Halcyon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've always had a good experience every time I've been here. The drinks and food that I've tried have all been pretty good. It's usually a lively, laid back atmosphere with helpful staff. read more

Food wasn't bad, but it took 30 mins on a Sunday when there weren't many people. Also the "chips" were clearly breakfast potatoes. Spicy chicken sandwich was pretty good but overall it wasn't what I was expecting. If we come back I will just grab a muffin or pastry. read more

Halcyon - Spicy chicken sandwich and "chips" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Years later, it's still a 3-star -- and yet it has so much promise. The reason we know about its promise is because Halcyon used to nail it all -- physical space, service, crowd, menu, seating comfort, etc. One night last weekend we waited in a line to order a cocktail and then we waited 10+ minutes for our drink (let's face it, it was almost 15 mins) -- even though it very definitely was not crowded. (Now the one cashier takes all drink orders -- whereas previously all of the bartenders would take and make your order. So they now treat ordering a drink as if you're ordering a meal -- and your order takes as long to prepare as a meal even if it's merely a drink.) It could and should be a 5-star spot -- and the reason we're confident is saying that is because it used to be a 5-star. We won't give up on Halcyon, though! read more

Not sure who is doing the hiring but, everyone working today is a pretentious ass! Ordered lunch and was made to feel like I was bothering them... sry I'm not more flamboyant... you guys need to get off your high horse- you work at a coffee shop. Austin is a place where everyone is excepted! read more

Get the hot chocolate here. It is the best I've had in 2019. It does not just taste like hot chocolate. There is some sort of spice added that gives the cup a rich, nutty, and aromatic taste that I can't explain in words. I couldn't quite figure out what was added but I would have bought a bottle of the mix if I could. Usually, hot chocolate at coffee shops is rather underwhelming. It just literally tastes like chocolate powder mixed with hot milk. That is why is usually opt for coffee instead. However, after trying both at Halcyon, I can say that their hot chocolate is better than their coffee. It really warmed my throat and chest on a cold day. read more

Great coffee and atmosphere. This was a nice place to enjoy coffee during our Austin trip.

When I was young and inexperienced, I went to Halcyon. It got me. It's in downtown Austin and when the weather is nice, the walls open. The Thai iced tea got me. The open wifi and cocktails at the bar enticed me. Now that I am older and more experienced on the ATX coffee scene, Halcyon isn't my go-to (Flitch Coffee and Flat Track Coffee in East Austin are). However, if you're downtown (and likely you will be) and need a good spot to work or hang, Halcyon is a good pick. They are open more of the day and night and have plenty of outlets along the walls. They serve a variety of coffee shop foods and drinks and cocktail bar options too. They even serve s'mores at your table. I used to love their Thai Iced Tea, but they must have made it more unsweet (it needs simple syrup). FYI: No password required for their wifi. read more

Halcyon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

My husband and I stopped in here for a drink while downtown on a Saturday afternoon. The place has a variety of drinks to quench your thirst. They also serve food but we didn't get anything. There is various places to sit that include tables and chairs and also a few couches. I liked this touch and that is where my husband and I sat while we enjoyed our drinks. Overall a cool vibe. Cocktails I thought were overpriced and just okay. read more

Nice atmosphere and the service was fine but it would be nice to have regular white sugar for my coffee instead of just simple syrup. It made the coffee taste "oily". Also the ability to add my own cream would have been a +. Most important, my coffee was "warm" at best. It's a coffee house after all, take pride in your product!! Won't be back. read more

Rude and the coffee was nasty. I asked for a drop of vanilla and it was full of it. I left it outside on the ledge. It was a small and was 7! Come on! Nasty and the dude was rude as hell. I miss Austin. read more

I have never been to a place with more rude employees than this one. I live nearby and wanted to like it. Just walked in there this morning and had the guy at the front just grumble at me "I'm busy. Not taking your order" without even looking up. This is the third time I've gotten some weird attitude after daring to step foot inside. Never again. read more

I got the ham and Brie sandwich on ciabatta bread and trust me, JUST ORDER IT. It is easily in the top 3 of best sandwiches I've ever had. Bread is perfectly grilled and the ingredient proportions are perfect. It was one of those sandwiches that makes you sad when you take that last bite. I know This is a coffee shop and bar but if you're hungry, their sandwiches are well worth stopping in. read more

Halcyon - Ham and Brie on ciabatta bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Normally love this place on the weekends. Staff is always super awesome and friendly, but went for the first time on a Wednesday and had the worst experience. The cashier was very dismissive and didn't seem to want to be there or help us. Further, the bartender would leave when he was the only one there and not make drinks. When he returned I asked for my drink and he responded that he already made it and then accused my friends of taking it, so I should ask them. He finally said he would remake it and continued to stand there, read the book of recipes for drinks, make others drinks, take others orders and never made my drink. When I finally just asked for a refund from the cashier he said the manager has to approve it. The bartender who accused my friends and didn't want to make my drink WAS the manager. I get it when it's busy, but other than the six friends I was with there were 3 other people at Halcyon. Again, this is NOT the typical service they have but I was so blown away so DO NOT go to halcyon during the week. read more