Idlewhile was my coffee indulgence for the week! It's located on 12 th street near Lamar. It's a small place with limited seating in a shared space with a shoe store. Wade, the cashier and barista, told me that he recommended the Cappacino and Latte as the most popular menu items. They also sell pastries and tacos. The iced latte with lavender syrup was was robust and fragrant...nice combination. read more

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This place is inside a skate shop. Very nice baristas! Unfortunately, our latte & Cap tasted like warm milk.

Are you into skateboarding? Me, either. But my kid is and there's something amazingly relaxing about kicking back at House Park while he practices kick flips and drop ins and wheelies or whatever with a Chronicle and a tasty beverage from Idlewild. Highly recommend the iced matcha with oat milk. I can never decide what I want to order (I'm not good with complicated coffee orders) and each time the barista has been helpful and nice. read more

Idlewild Coffee - Oat milk matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good coffee! Got a lavender latte, it was good. There's a few stools to sit on but it's located inside a shoe store so it's more of an add on area than a cafe. The service was fairly quick. Looked like there were a few metered parking spots outside. Great for grab & go! read more

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Few weird half tall seats in the front, not much of furniture to seat Cons - only few tall seats in the front, inconvenient to sit - usual downtown parking restrictions apply - Often times during the day front is open and it feels pretty noisy inside Environment friendliness - No BYO Cup discount Pros - skate boarding related thrift store - has wifi (details below) and restroom TLDR; Staffs and drinks are great but lack of seating is inconvenient restroom is near the entrance WiFi SSID: Nocomply guest pass: BENCH824 read more

We went there based on the Yelp photos... looked like a coffee speakeasy. Apparenlty, that's their previous location. This newer location is still located in the No Comply skate shop, but it's more of a coffee stand with a few tables. The coffee menu is simple - lattes, cold brew, espresso, etc... but they did have a few specialty drinks (like a strawberry matcha) and flavors (like lavender). I opted for an oat-milk latte; my friend got the cold brew with lavender. Unique, huh?! And he shopped around for shoes while we waited on our drinks. They do have wifi, so we squeezed in a few minutes of work. There's metered street parking; the nearby garage is for students, but not sure if it's also opeened to the public. read more

Idlewild Coffee - Almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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100% perfection! This coffee was amazing! We got 4 drinks and each person loved it, no complaints! I got a dirty chai latte with oatmilk - the chai was subtle, not too strong, sweet, and creamy! The actual location was so cool! The coffee shop is inside of a skate shop, and looked so lux. The location was clean, and spacious. There isn't much space to sit, there were a few spaces, but not much. The staff was great and welcoming! There is a parking garage behind the shop. I was a little confused, wasn't sure if i could park there. It says students and faculty parking, but the gates were open. We parked since we were only going to be there for a few minutes. I don't live in Austin, but when i come back, I will for sure make a trip here! Perfect coffee! read more

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Stopped in to grab some espresso for some Martini's. The service was quick and the espresso was fantastic. We will keep in our rotation of places for sure! read more

Ever since Idlewild Coffee closed their doors in what was once Native Hostel, I've been thinking about them and it finally dawned on me that I had yet to visit their original location. I had a friend in town and decided we had to make a trek to this location. This is not a sit down and work coffee shop, this is more of a pop-up coffee stand with gourmet pastries. They have two or three stools to sitdown but honestly you should walk around the store and see what catches your eye. I just love the juxtaposition of a skate shop yet the refinement of a carefully crafted latte within reach. The lady working the stand was super nice and they even feature drinks of the month. They have inhouse syrups so make sure to ask about them! read more

A nice hidden gem where the coffee shop is in a skateboard merchandise store. The coffee and chai tea wasn't sweet at all and the barista was very accommodating with non dairy milk. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Idlewild Coffee - Chai Tea, Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't have any complaints! They're a small little counter tucked into a skate shop. It's not a place you'd go to sit around by any means but a decent pit stop for a stroll! read more

Popped in for a quick coffee and was not disappointed. The shop had a really cool atmosphere and the person that made my drink was very nice. I got an iced latte with oat milk and it was fabulous. Will visit again next time I'm in town. read more

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Came here with friends on a Sunday afternoon after watching the game at Shoal Creek Saloon down the street. Super cute coffee shop that's inside the skate shop (nocomply). Ordered a cold brew and some ube cookies (supplied by purply) and everything was amazing! The cold brew was the perfect strength, cookies were not super sweet and soft and it was just nice to walk around the shop and look at the merch. If you skateboard, even better lol. They have a fridge of some drinks too if you don't want coffee like coconut water. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and efficient, especially since it was just him helping a group of 8 people. Not a ton of seating though so would go here for to go coffee. read more

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Well this place definitely should catch some attention. It's a nice coffee shop / bike shop near the heart of downtown next to a skate park. The store front is nice but is only outside ordering so you can sit inside and enjoy your drink/snack which I don't mind since they're taking the right precautions making the experience 10x better! The pour over was great! I can't complain although I'm sure I'll have to come back to judge it once again since I'm a firm believer of "if it's great, it can't be a one time fluke". The latte was good but my gf did seem to enjoy it so I'll take her word for it. I love love LOVE that they had bougies donuts here! Love seeing local support local so that should earn some extra points right?! Either way enough rambling, just come on by (car or skateboard) and grab a cup of coffee to shred the rest of the day! Lol read more

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Idlewild is a cute little coffee shop that's been in my Austin coffee bookmarks for a while now (I feel like I say this a lot in reviews--I should visit new coffee shops more often), and I finally found the time make a visit today! They did a good job with adjusting to COVID-19 standards. You can't go inside, so you have to order by standing outside on the sidewalk. They have a simple menu by the door, so it makes for easy ordering. I ordered a hot cappuccino and iced vanilla latte. Both were...just okay. My boyfriend and I are obviously not coffee experts but merely enjoy going to new coffee shops and trying their different blends and roasts, so I can't give you a technical description on what the coffee tastes like. To me, their coffee is not as unique or memorable compared to some of the other independent coffee shops in Austin. My vanilla latte lacked a stronger vanilla flavor, and I typically like darker roasts. The barista was really nice and friendly, though! I wish I could've gone inside to check out their cool wall art. I will probably come again to experience their other drinks (post-COVID), but for now, these are my thoughts. read more

Idlewild Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great tasting coffee but a bit slowish - took about 10 minutes from when I joined the line to get my coffee. read more

UPDATE: This great little shop that had to close in its old skate shop location has a new outpost in the SXSW building! I am thrilled! The building is located between Lavaca and Guadalupe and 14th St. They have a limited menu for now of teas and coffees, and a few baked goods, but I'm told they will soon be adding new items, such as grab and go breakfast selections. This is wonderful in this food and coffee desert near the capital. read more

Idlewild Coffee - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's a very small car bar inside a skate shop. I got an iced vanilla latte and it was decent but could have been a touch sweeter. There is nowhere within the shop to really sit and hang out, so this is more of a to-go coffee experience. It's fine if you're in the area, but it's not somewhere I would specifically drive to for coffee or meet friends there unless we wanted to shop around in whatever skate store it's inside of. read more

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Calling Idlewild a "Coffee Shop" might be a bit of a stretch - I prefer "Coffee Purveyor." This just to say that this is not a space to read, set up your laptop, or take a Zoom call. This is a fun counter, a nice staff member, and delicious coffee/ espresso/ tea to-go inside of a skate shop that may or not may be open when you stop it. Don't sleep on Idlewild, though. I got an iced oatmilk latte, and it was so so so....delicious. read more

Cool little coffee shop inside a skate shop. No room to sit and linger but nice espresso and friendly staff!

Great little coffee shop inside No Comply Great tasting coffee and barista skills as a barista myself I appreciate a good Latte we will be back ! read more

Idlewild Coffee - a sign above a coffee machine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Cute little spot but they kind of missed the mark when I stopped by. I came in and asked if they had batch brew and the girl working the counter didn't know what that meant. This is a hipster coffee shop right? I explained that I just wanted a black coffee, and she rang me up for $3 even though the pics on Yelp showed $2.50. I guess the prices went up. The girl working didn't explain to me that the coffee was handmade from an automatic pourover machine. Cool if I had more time to appreciate it but I just wanted to pop in and grab a coffee and run. I dunno, I just felt like the girl working was going through the motions of the job. For such a highly rated coffee shop, I expected a bit more barista love. The coffee itself was pretty good. I noticed a Flat Track bag on the counter so I think they use their coffee which is my favorite in Austin so far. EDIT: The owner took the time to private message me and explain why they don't have batch brew, and I appreciate them taking the time to contact me. It was more about the experience in the store for me that gave them a 3*, not the coffee itself. I'll have to go back and try the automatic pourover again when I have more time and see if I can appreciate this spot a bit more. read more

Not too impressive. The coffee was okay. The croissant was dry and stale. The staff was very friendly and polite. She was pretty prompt

So good, i love this spot!!!!!! Great coffee great vibes, love the coldbrew and the baristas

Loved this spot! Super quick service and the ambiance is chill . I would definitely go back for another dirty chai latte and an incredible donut. read more

Idlewild Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Relaxed vibe. Nice people, great coffee. Service was thoughtful but fast and friendly.

Great customer service. Fresh coffee. It's inside of a skate shop so you can look around while you're waiting in your drink. Would recommend for tourists and pass-byers. Side note: no seating area! read more

Came to Austin for a long weekend and found this cute coffee shop that also had a skate shop attached to it. It was just a great experience, the workers were all super friendly and provided exceptional service. All 4 days I got an Ice Chai with Almond milk which was delicious. Looking forward to coming back next time i'm in Austin. read more

Walked into this place during my lunch break because I was about to fall asleep at my desk. This is a pretty dope spot. There's also a skateboard store in the same location. Derek was working the front and he was very nice and helpful. Updated review: Love that this coffee spot is never super packed and crowded with people and I always receive great customer service. :) favorite coffee spot in Austin. read more

Idlewild Coffee - Menu! Dope spot! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been following on IG for a long time. So annoyed at myself that it took me so long to finally try them. Barista was super friendly and knowledgeable. My espresso was spot on and my latte was also great. Will be recommending them to anyone looking for coffee near downtown. While there isn't anywhere to sit inside, there are places nearby to walk to or park and sit. read more

Coffee - great! Kombucha in a can by Oye was yummy. I tried the Prickly Pear. Great board and Vans selection if you're coming in for the skate part. I loved the vibe. Right next to the Graffiti Park. read more

Idlewild Coffee - Oye Kombucha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Friendly folks with great iced coffee on a hot afternoon or a hot, tasty espresso for a cool morning. While I'm not a skateboarder, the No Comply location is always fun to visit. read more

Great coffee and great vibes! I love independent coffee shops and Idlewild is exactly the type of shop I love. We had hot and iced coffees and both were excellent. They use beans from one local and one out of state roaster so it's nice to try different choices. The donuts are also excellent and everything about Idlewild is well curated as far as selections go. Highly recommended! read more

An excellent neighborhood coffee joint. At the moment, indoor seating is limited to a row of chairs lining the front window. The chairs work for kickin' it waiting on your coffee but I wouldn't be comfortable pluggin' in for a few hours. They make small batches of coffee in the morning and then switch to pouring hot coffee on demand closer to noon. I'm a super fan of fresh coffee - always preferring to have the patience waiting on a fresh pour-over than paying to be served something that's been getting stale for a few hours. The wait isn't bad AND they use a scale - ensuring the flavor will make your wait worth it. The barista whomst made my brew was excellent. So, if you're in the area and looking to grab some good caffeine to travel with, I'd highly recommend giving Idlewild Coffee Company a try. read more

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Great concept - horrible service. The coffee is probably really good but who wants to wait a half an hour to get Service. The "barista" was totally out of his depth and couldn't handle having more than three customers in the shop and proceeded to deal with people poorly- oh well read more

Quality espresso. The syrups are simple and not overly sweet. You can taste the notes of the coffee and you can tell they make it properly. Love the vibes of it being attached to a skate shop. Will definitely be back whenever we are in Austin! read more

Great Coffee! The latte had great flavor. It was in a skate shops which is super cool but there is no where to sit if that's something you're looking for. read more

I got a much needed no-bullshit iced latte, and the person at the counter was super chill. I hate most of the coffee shops in my area cause they're always overrun with college students and super packed, but this place just had some cool dudes and vibes. I'll be back for sure read more

Fantastic cold brew. Nice to support a local shop. Very small space, so it's more a grab & go place, unless you're sticking around to shop in No Comply. Easy street parking or a lot around the corner. read more

I am not from the area and wanted to go to a coffee shop around where I was staying. My mom and I drove around trying to find a drive-thru coffee shop that was NOT Starbucks. We luckily stumbled upon this coffee shop on yelp and decided to give it a try! We pulled up to the curb and they had window service because of Covid, which was convenient. The person who took my order was friendly and attentive. My iced vanilla latte with oat milk was not as sweet as the others I've tried, but it had a good taste. My mom loved her cold brew! I recommend trying this place out and supporting a local business :) read more

Idlewild Coffee - Iced vanilla latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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