Jo's Coffee is exactly the kind of place that makes you want to stay for "just one coffee" and somehow end up spending half your day there. Whether you're looking to get some work done, meet a friend, or simply people-watch, this spot checks all the boxes. The atmosphere is lively without being overwhelming, and even when it gets busy, there seems to be plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating available. I stopped in on a Thursday morning and enjoyed the chilaquiles, a latte, and one of the most beautiful raspberry scones I've seen in a while. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The menu also deserves a shoutout for seamlessly transitioning from breakfast to lunch and even happy hour offerings later in the day. One of the highlights was how easy it was to settle in and work. The WiFi was fast and reliable, and I was able to comfortably spend about three hours there without feeling rushed. What truly stood out, though, was the customer service. Every interaction was warm, friendly, and genuine. The staff created such a welcoming environment that it genuinely elevated the entire experience. Between the great food, fast WiFi, comfortable seating, and outstanding hospitality, Jo's Coffee was the perfect way to spend a Thursday morning. read more

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I hate to be a Yelp warrior or whatever - but for the sake of other patrons I felt compelled to say something. I came here yesterday with my girlfriend and we split a chicken salad sandwich. As someone who doesn't typically eat chicken salad, I was unaware it could contain tree nuts. I took one bite, felt an unexpected crunch, and then felt my throat start to swell. My girlfriend asked a worker if she knew if the chicken salad contained nuts and she frantically exclaimed "oh no! I don't know!" before asking the kitchen. She then came back and said "it has pecans! Is that bad?" And I said "yes. Kinda bad" Luckily because I only had one bite and then proceeded to chew on a few Benadryl I ended up being okay and my throat and lungs were all back to normal in an hour or so, even if I had to spend my day in bed high on said Benadryl. If I had eaten any more of the sandwich though, I very easily could have ended up in the ER. All that to say - the menu does not make any mention of pecans being in the chicken salad, either in-store or online. Which is strange because tree nuts are disclosed in some of the other menu items. This feels like a bit of an oversight, no? Fellow nut allergy-havers: do you avoid chicken salad altogether? Am I ignorant for not knowing the risk of ordering chicken salad? I don't know but this did ruin a whole day for me and very easily could've cost me $2000 and a trip to the ER if I really enjoyed the taste of the sandwich. (Luckily I did not.) Sorry to leave a shady diva review for a time-honored Austin institution - the worker we spoke to seemed very apologetic and reasonably frightened. But you you've really gotta add that *contains tree nuts or your customers are gonna end up intubated. Not very cool! Feel free to send me money or whatever. Please don't send me a gift card. read more

The service was wonderful! They let us know that the Spurs were sponsoring drinks (you just need to sign up for their email thingie), so free drinks! My boyfriend got an iced coffee, which he didn't like, and I got a Ronald Palmer, which was super refreshing! The breakfast tacos we got were forgettable and didn't have much flavor. I would say pass on the breakfast tacos because there are other tastier options. The service and the Ronald Palmer (+that it was free at the time) are the redeeming qualities of Jo's. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love this cute spot downtown for breakfast tacos and lattes. The buttermilk pancakes are divine ($10). The avocado toast ($14) is fine too - the eggs were perfectly cooked, and I liked the addition of the feta. Though it seems like they ran out of sourdough bread so just use regular white bread. There's a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are always lovely. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Avocado Toast ($14), Buttermilk Stack ($10), Side of Eggs ($3) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Look - I can do a flavored latte, I enjoy it. But gawd damn this shit is so sweet / syrupy it's not even drinkable. I did the snickerdoodle HALF SWEET and she even called out the HALF SWEET when she gave me it. If this is half sweet, I can't even imagine what the normal tastes like. I won't be able to drink it but I am a baby who is too scared to ask them to remake. If you actually like coffee, do yourself a favor and don't even mess with a flavored drink here. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Snickerdoodle latte half sweet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Jo's is so iconic, so I was very hopeful that my first visit would be good. I decided to grab some breakfast tacos at this downtown location, and I was excited because I am a breakfast taco fiend. I thought the outdoor seating in front of the coffee shop looked so cute with the rainbow lights. I got two potato breakfast tacos and one bacon breakfast taco. They both come with eggs and cheese in them. These breakfast tacos were unfortunately some of the most mid ones I have ever had, and it was $15 for three. The salsa added some flavour, but the tacos themselves had such a plain taste. They reminded me of the $2 breakfast tacos I sometimes buy from the hospital cafeteria. read more

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Great chicken and waffle. Hearty and delicious. It has cinnamon, and the chicken is crispy and perfectly cooked. They're stingy with the syrup, but always happy to stop by when I'm in the area. Love the turbo coffee too. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Chicken and Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Must try the turbo iced coffee ! We actually went back again the second day bc it was so delicious. The breakfast burrito is killer- get some Greek yogurt on the side to use as sour cream.. it was delish!! read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Amazing coffee shop in the heart of downtown Austin! I was in the mood for some hot chocolate in this 39 degree weather and it was perfectly made! read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

The green cold foam scared at first and wasn't the prettiest color mixed with the coffee but this honey pistachio latte was incredibly delicious. Not too sweet and very flavorful read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Honey pistachio latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great spot to grab a coffee and have a seat outside to chat w a friend. In the past I enjoyed the breakfast sands here. Also a great people watching place. Fun read more

you guys. LAVENDER HONEY LATTE is rare to find and they had it and i'm obsessed. also... i have never had a breakfast panini as incredible and satisfying as this. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - breakfast sandwich, Panini with extra cheese. I'm shocked I even took a picture before I scarfed it down. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered an arnold palmer and ice latte online for pickup and when I got to the shop, I waited for 15 min before I realized my drinks were probably forgotten about. Sure enough, when I finally got the attention of one of the baristas, he saw that the ticket had just been laying on the counter. Both of the drinks were awful. I feel like the location on SoCo is a little better, but this was a disappointment. read more

I was taking a lunch walk solo and I had a pretty good pace and ended up on 2nd street. This coffee is delicious, I recommend the latte it's $5 and delicious. They have seats outside and the view is great, lots of shade and lots of bird sounds. The service was a little slow but nothing bad, just don't anticipate a quick coffee, it's a more laid back take your time type of place. Must try in AUSTIN! read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a 3 and a half stars review. It's a coffee shop in a nice area of downtown. The food was decent. You order your food at the counter and they bring you the food. Everything is self serve after. read more

Jo's is a chain, and this branch/location near downtown is a decent place to grab a cup of coffee, especially if you're looking to sit down and get some work done, read, or catch up with friends. Plenty of large tables and seating areas in here (with plenty of med students studying). Prices are pretty high (even for coffee) but the flavors are rich and creamy. Server was fast and a bit overworked - he was both cashier and barista with a line nearly halfway to the door. Poor dude. read more

I typically come into jo's a few times a week and I love it but had a terrible experience today. I came in to pick up my togo order, i asked the staff to verify my parking as I always do if i can't find street parking. The lady informed me they don't validate on weekends which i've never ran into. On top of it my order was wrong. I ordered the wakey wakey which i do all the time and they gave me scrambled eggs, not over medium. I checked my order and it was correct when i placed it. I'm pretty disappointed in my experience and service i received today. read more

The staff was super nice and welcoming. It's feels like a retro coffee shop, very cute. I got a bacon breakfast taco, it was very tasty and the side salsa was a nice addition. The iced Turbo was very tasty, I highly recommend trying it read more

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Jo's is iconic so we had to try it even though the overall Yelp rating is under 4 stars. We were greeted with a friendly, "Welcome y'all" from a young man with cool old school glasses and a mullet (!!). W ordered two Migas tacos (one would be enough for me, but definitely two for him) and I ordered the Double Stack. Not usually a pancake girl, but they sounded good! And we both had almond milk lattes. The lattes were good--nothing special, but not disappointing either. The tacos had scrambled egg, cheese, and pico. Said it came with tortilla strips, but there was no crunch in the tacos, and we didn't see chips in them. Wrapped in a flour tortilla, and W asked for the spicy hot sauce. Overall pretty tasty. The flapjacks were fluffy with a slightly crispy exterior. They don't put butter on them, which is good for us because W doesn't like butter (some kind of birth defect, I think...), and they have grass fed butter at the table. I ate half the stack and W ate the rest. Overall, glad we came! Cute, clean spot right across from the W Austin hotel where we stayed. We also stopped at the location on Congress for a pic under the iconic I Love You wall. read more

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Food runner is a hoity toity yankee b!t€h. He needs to do better. Also, they only have one menu item that is gluten free and it's a nasty a$$ Greek yogurt plate!!!! For $10 is absolutely insane for the yogurt they served. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finally dropped in for a cup of Jo's and it's exactly what I'd been missing - iced latte (half-sweet) is chill but strong, a proper grab & go for all the downtown sightseeing. I love that they stay connected to our OG Keep Austin Weird art scene and events, including a weekend Drag Brunch. read more

Great menu, super fast service, and love the flavor combinations. Outdoor seating is a great space to cool off from the sun in the shade, hangout with friends, or catch up on work. Street parking is around and tons to do by this area. The drinks were so good we visited twice in one weekend! read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Jo's coffee establishment is located in the heart of downtown Austin and easily accessible by foot and with a fun atmosphere. Walking up the customer is greeted with mini-gated entrance with minimalistic high and low tables thrown about. Walk on in and wonderful aromas hit the nostrils in force. The king of smells is obviously and rightfully so, is the freshly ground coffee. If your nose is able to sift through various roasted beans; eggs, tortillas and bacon raise their hands to be recognized. I do confess I've never had their food but it smells pretty "dog gone good." The white, open ceiling facility has a huge menu on the back wall making ordering a breeze however don't forget to check out the little "daily specials" that are on these little plaques. The staff is quick to help out and offer good suggestions when they're asked. I actually enjoyed the controlled chaos watching the baristas fly around operating grinders, ovens, toasters, milk frothing machines and you get the point. They do work quick however if you're coming in with a crowd expect wait times to increase as well. As for drinks the hot lattes can be outstanding depending on what you might order. That said, I've been to Jo's before so I decided to be adventurous and order the hot special. It was called "Spumoni Latte" with strawberry, chocolate, pistachio, espresso, milk and whipped cream. Unfortunately, it was horrible. The shot of strawberry syrup totally brought the drink out of balance to where none of the other flavors could tickle the palate, thus I'm left with a hot strawberry slurpy coffee concoction that a trashcan would reject. That said my girlfriend ordered an iced latte and it was outstanding. I guess the point here is I encourage everyone to step out of their comfort zone and order something different but also note not all creations might be to your liking. Jo's has a lot of fun swag including cups, mugs, shirts, you name it so you're covered if that's your thing. While I can't speak to the food, it smells great. While I did focus on the one bad beverage I had, that's the exception. I've had their coffee many times before and it's almost always on point. Not everything is going to be a slam dunk but we're all in search of that perfect wave and until we get in the water and paddle out, we'll never know what we're missing. Jo's is an exceptional coffee shop, in a great and safe section of town with a phenomenal staff. Two thumbs up and like the terminator, "I'll be back..." read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Solo girl friendly, tons of small seating- fun diner vibes! Their signature iced coffee drink, the Turbo, has awesome notes of chocolate and hazelnut, plus espresso. They said it does contain whole milk and cream, so if you need a more tummy friendly option, the Belgian is half turbo- half cold brew which cuts some of the whole milk and upgrades the caffeine. I ordered the potato/hashbrown taco, pretty simple but the salsas were awesome and definitely upgraded the taco. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

ChatGBT suggested I try the Iced Turbo at Jo's Coffee. I passed by its original location at South Congress with the "I love you so much" mural but didn't want coffee then. So when I was near downtown, I made sure to stop by for a coffee break. There wasn't much people on a Sunday late afternoon and the cashier was friendly and quick with the orders... it was a bit odd that we had to cap our own drinks, but that's fine. There was a good amount of inside and outside seating and I liked the vibe, very fitting of Austin and laid back with a rustic feel. I enjoyed the iced turbo, described accurately on the board - the espresso gave it a good coffee flavor that's not lost in the chocolate & cream. No comments on anything else on the menu. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Iced Turbo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food and service were great! Our party tried both the the breakfast burrito and breakfast tacos and decided the burrito is the better of the two. The coffee options were good. A lot of people looked to have selected the breakfast sandwich so it just be good, too. Some reviews show long lines. 10am on. Saturday and I think there were 2 people in front of us read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Love this coffee! The service was fast and the staff were friendly. I loved how it was outdoors and the famous I love you so much photo opt is a must. If you are in Austin this is a gem you have to stop at. I had my coffee while I walked down the strip and enjoyed my shopping! read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Iced Turbo & famous I love you so much photo opt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't know why this place gets lines. The coffee AND the matcha is watered down and not good. 3 of us got the Belgium and one got matcha and they were all watery and gross. The "tacos" are overpriced and wrapped in foil premade so the flour tortilla comes very soggy. Go somewhere else read more

Cutie little coffee spot in downtown Austin with great burritos and delicious coffee. Everything was fast and easy with fair prices. Went here during a work trip after multiple, multiple recommendations. Happy I did ! read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was not the place to go. I ordered a matcha and my friend ordered a coffee. They filled the entire drink with ice. I asked them while they were making it if they could do light ice, and the lady at the cashier told the barista to remove some of the ice. The drink was more like a watered down slushy with some matcha syrup. Definitely overpriced. We spent 15$ on two very small drinks read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

A bit underwhelming, to be honest. The coffee was perfectly fine--my boyfriend had a pretty solid cold brew, and I had the turbo. I thought the turbo was fine, but nothing to write home about. We also had some breakfast tacos. I had the hash brown one, which was pretty disappointing. The hash browns weren't really hash browns, they were just mushy potatoes. The eggs were pretty overcooked, and the proportions of everything not ideal: there was a lot of tortilla compared to the innards, and it all ended up being fairly tasteless. My boyfriend had the vegan taco and said he found it to be similarly lacking. That being said, the green sauce was excellent. Easily the best item we had from Jo's. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Hash brown taco & Belgian - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great place for both grab and go breakfast and a sit down plated meal! We were busy seeing the sights and wanted something quick but good, and the grab and go breakfast tacos were perfect and really delicious. It was a Saturday morning and was really busy so the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed and seating was hard to come by, but I bet coming at a different time wouldn't have this problem. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Migas G&G, outdoor street seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute Austin staple! Jo's was hyped up so we knew we had to make a trip for some breakfast tacos. It's a fast-casual vibe and perfect for breakfast on the go if you don't have time to enjoy the cute space. I ordered the turbo iced coffee, bacon taco, and hash brown taco. The turbo had chocolate and hazelnut syrup, giving it a nice nutty flavor without being overly sweet. I was a fan! The tacos were served with a red and green sauce (hot and mild) but both had quite the kick, so be careful. I really loved the hash brown taco! The bacon & egg taco did let me down a little bit because there wasn't much bacon. Overall, it was the perfect spot for a quick, no fuss meal with quality food. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The final stop of our trip on a Saturday morning but worth it! Yet another place of tasty tacos and good drinks! This place was poppin on a Saturday Morning. We just barely found a spot over at the high top bar. The menu looked great and it was tough to decide, but alas, we stuck with the taco diet we had most of our trip in Austin and dug into some chips and salsa and a chicken taco. Both were very delicious. We also bought a coffee and took a special Dr. Pepper in a glass bottle for the road. It tasted a lot different, I think the bottle said it was from Mexico or something. The service was really good too, from when we ordered to when we were served. read more

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A decent spot for a quick bite to eat with some coffee, if you're ever in downtown already parked somewhere and walking around (because parking is impossible) than this is a lovely coffee shop to hang out at, I tried their matcha as well their iced latte, both were pretty good I also got their breakfast taco which I inhaled! It was delicious and I'd probably stop by here again to sit outdoors now that the weather is better. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Enjoyed an impromptu lunch at Jo's Coffee Downtown when I arrived in town for a conference. This quaint shop was in walking distance to the JW Marriott. I had the vegan wrap and it was absolutely delicious. I sat outside on the small patio overlooking the busy street. The vibe inside is super cool and casual as well. Although this is a "coffee shop" the food menu is really good and unique. And of course, great coffee too! read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Vegan wrap & fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This morning, I was seated with a friend and reached for the hot sauce for my taco. The moment I slightly twisted it open, it completely exploded all over my friend, in her eyes, hair, shirt, and the wall. When I told management, I was amazed their response was "if the hot sauce bottles are left sealed at room temperature, they'll explode because of the vinegar." They did not offer to comp or even replace her taco, nor expressed the slightest sympathy, making it seem as if we should have been aware this is something to be expected (?!?). I wish I took a photo of the wall, which had significant hot sauce over it. Highly irresponsible of Jo's to let this happen and even more disappointing their response was "oh well." Will not be going back there. Do better to protect your customers. read more

Jo's Coffee Downtown - Exploded hot sauce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Daphne at the register is very helpful and kind, she definitely made my experience a pleasant one. Food was fresh and tasted good, Voodoo Matcha is amazing,must try! We went on a Saturday and it does get very busy but they do the best they can to fulfill the orders. If you are not the patient type that likes to sit outside and enjoy the weather go elsewhere on the weekend. read more

Too sweet for real coffee lovers Came to visit Austin and was told Jo's coffee is a must try. I got The Belgian bc it has more coffee in it and part of their classic drinks. It was way TOO sweet and not much coffee. I didn't realize they add condensed milk in it. If you're a real coffee lover that want to taste actual coffee, then I'd skip this one. read more

A cozy gem in the heart of downtown. I love walking here on the weekends for a truly easy going brunch. You can make it quick with a croissant and coffee or live it up with a variety of breakfast tacos, sandwich's and other options complete with mimosas, froses and a full espresso menu. Service is a little on the slow side, but totally manageable if you go with time. I love the avocado toast with the feta. read more