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    Merfolk’s Specialty Coffee

    4.7 (51 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Thao R.

    Love that they change their menus at the first of every month! Got the Stegosaurus this time Such a great mid day pick me up!

    Coffee shop
    Emily H.

    Wonderful Yelp Elite event! This was a weeklong party where you could stop by any time to help the business celebrate their one- year anniversary and enjoy a fun flavored latte (hot or cold) on the [Merfolk] house. There is a magic vibe with an amazing mural that includes several Austin features and several magical creatures. Check out the other art as well. There are lots of fun events hosted by the business including D&D miniature making, meetings for a diabetes 1 camp, and more. There is a board game corner and plenty of room to spread out, inside and outside. Pets are welcome. They get tacos from Taco Maria's down the street and I tried a chunky fun cookie from a home pastry chef down the street called Evie and Me. It was white chocolate and cranberry and super yummy. I got the Oh No Cleo latte "conjuration" with 12 ounces of flavor in a 16 ounce serving, making it 25% less sweet. It was wonderful! Little toffee bits and vanilla flavoring were much more exciting than your corporate fare. Music was calm and peaceful. Sharing some photos.

    Yeah I went there.. the restroom ambiance!
    Jay C.

    The coffee shop i actually want to hang out at! This place has a unique vibe with a lot of thought putn into the decoration. I enjoyed just looking around and even the restroom has neat lighting. Also no annoyingly loud music to make talking with friends miserable. Plenty of seating options too. The people that worked there were totally cool, friendly, and helpful. The drink selections are truly one of a kind. I got a macha drink but it had blackberry and white chocolate. We tried about 5 other drinks and everything was really good. Also the prices weren't outrageous either! This is the spot I'd like to meet friends to hang out, play a game, get work done, etc. I just wish for two things: they were on the north side instead, and thelat they were open late to be a chill night hang out spot.

    Mythical Seasonal Menu
    Ming L.

    Located not far south from Ben White / 290 off South Congress, Merfolk is a new local coffee shop with a pretty holiday-forward theme (Halloween?) and super friendly and welcoming vibe. The coffee shop has a bunch of specialty (mythical) drinks that borrow from things currently prominent in pop culture and have some unique ingredients to make the drinks stand out. Staff were incredibly welcoming and warm when I walked in and there were also a few other locals inside that were talking to the staff who had remembered their orders right when you walked in. They seem to have a good amount of local partnerships and events also hosted here and it seems like a pretty good venue for getting slightly larger crowds together based on the larger tables and seating arrangements. Glad to have a unique little option open up in South Austin since most things tend to be centered further north.

    Americano with steamed oat milk and honey
    jenn c.

    Let's be honest, there are a lot of coffee shops to choose from in Austin. Most of them have really good coffee, too. Not all of them have truly nice staff. Merfolk's stands out to me because of the people. This is not a snooty coffee shop. This is a place to go if you want to order a coffee/black while you sit and work OR if you're wanting to order a playful caffeinated concoction from a nice barista and sit and soak up a little whimsy in a beautifully decorated setting. Every time we visit I want to go home and paint everything jewel tones! They offer a small menu, which I could probably describe if I didn't always-every-single -time order the gluten free buckwheat cake muffin thing. It's amazing! Really, if you're gf, consider it! They also have a great selection of different creamers and will look at the ingredients for you if you have dietary issues and not give you the eye roll.

    Samantha L.

    I was craving a good cup of joe, and Merfolk's Specialty Coffee was one of the first that popped up near me. It did not disappoint. The flavor of the coffee was delicious and strong, without being overpowering. The espresso wasn't burnt, and the flavorings weren't overly sweet. The inside hosts many board games to grab and play, as well as plenty of seating areas to work from or to sit and sip at. The baristas were willing to help find the perfect fit on their menu for me and I will absolutely be coming back for more.

    Some of the artwork ~
    Becky L.

    This is a very intriguing stop to start the day ~ the decor is thought provoking & unique from ANY other coffee location I have ever been to. I am not a Dungeon & Dragons devotee, also mystical themes aren't my thing. The chandeliers are really great oversized & impressive along with a painting of a countryside(?) scene that is very well executed. Service was friendly as the order taker had to explain the mythical drinks to me. I ordered the Adam Feather , nice however probably would be better for an afternoon boost served over ice opposed to hot as I did as it is pretty sweet & for me that's saying something as I like sweet drinks. We did have the mushroom pastry & bacon egg brekkie taco which were both good supposedly from the "Odd Duck" which we like Easy to find with plenty of free parking PLUS indoor & outdoor seating, Merfolk's certainly adheres the phrase "Keeping Austin Weird" Enjoyed the vibe buts it's about 20/25 minutes from us so not likely to be on our regular coffee runs

    Anisha G.

    What a cute, fun coffee shop! I ordered the Oh No Cleo - a blend of toffee nut, vanilla, and hazelnut - it did not disappoint! The flavors were rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced, with just the right touch of sweetness. You can really tell they put a lot of care into their unique drinks. The biggest plus was the staff. They were super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Dara S.

    This is an update to my original review. The first time we came, the lattes were fantastic. We drove over an hour to try it again today and it was disappointing. I was hoping for consistency... my quad latte today was just warm and very watery. I'd say the milk was only steamed to 110-115 degrees. There's no way it had 4 properly pulled shots. It almost tasted like a weak drip coffee with creamer. The other things in our order were okay. The best thing was the pastry, however, by 11am they were out of tons of stuff food wise.

    pumpkin apple cider latte
    Hannah W.

    This lil coffee spot is so cutie! More importantly they have delicious coffee. I've been a couple of times and both times ordered off of the seasonal menu because they are really nailing the festive combos. Everyone who works there is so friendly and will give great recommendations if you're in the mood. It's the perfect shop to work, read a good book, and they even have a little patio if you're feeling like catching some rays.

    Caesars Grail
    Jazmyn P.

    If you love banana flavoring this is the drink for you! The butter pecan and brown sugar helped ton it down a bit, but it was still a great latte all around. The service was great and friendly. The atmosphere is definitely great for working/studying during the day. I'll definitely be back.

    Front of building
    Suzy A.

    An incredible experience! I walked in greeted by smiling faces and the nicest staff! They told me about the one year anniversary that they just had. The speciality menu that consists of all the top drinks over the past year, a personal recommendation and a hint of what is to come! The whole vibe does seem truly magical and mythical. With a wonderful color pallet and intricate decor every piece comes together to give a fun, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It's a place great to pop in with friends, play board games, relax or even get some work done! I'll definitely be going back to hang out and try the new upcoming drink specials!

    They sell their own coffee beans.
    Marianne L.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my recent visit to Merfolk's. I stopped for a pick me up before a lengthy hair appointment. The manager explained their mythical drink menu. The staff comes up with new drinks every month. The most popular one wins the staff member a gift card. To celebrate their one year anniversary, they offered the most popular mythical drinks for the year. I chose The Adam Feather, which is a Mexican Spices Chocolate latte with maple spice. It was rich and delicious and way more interesting than a a regular mocha. The vibe of the place is super chill, and next time I hope I have time to hang out awhile.

    Fun sign outside of Merfolk's Specialty Coffee

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    Love the ambiance and the staff is so friendly! Great place to wfh and study. Enjoyed the vegetarian breakfast tacos :)

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    Very cute coffee shop for a date, the ambiance was terrific. I also appreciated all the flavor options they had.

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    June's - Strawberries & Cream Cruller

    June's

    4.0(574 reviews)
    2.6 miSoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
    $$

    Came here on a whim, first time being here. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to get…read moreus in. I would say make a reservation first to be on the safe side. The place is clean and the staff was great. Love the vibes at thos restaurant. I got the breakfast chalupa and my partner got the breakfast café. Both were delicious meals. I would definitely go back again. They have two restrooms which were unisex. They do have a bar ad well. Recommend this place.

    This was a tough one to rate because they have great reviews and the ambiance is really cute and…read morefun. Our server was also very friendly and wanted to make our experience great. Unfortunately, the kitchen just wasn't on their game this day. We went for brunch and it is a lovely restaurant with some amazing looking pastries. My ratings of the food we got are below. Overall, everything was just okay and not something I would order again. Our order: Salami and cheese - 1/10, not even edible with how much olive oil they dumped on it. Hard cheese and meat. None of us touched it. Frites - 9/10, hard to go wrong here. Nice and crispy French cruller - 7/10, I think this is just personal presence here I wished it was warmed up. Flavor was good but it was a little dry. Burger - 5/10, the flavor is there and definitely has potential but it was so bloody and rare which is not what we asked for. My friend has a gluten allergy and she asked for the burger lettuce wrapped and it just came on top of a huge chunk of iceberg so wouldn't recommend that if you want it lettuce wrapped. Chicken sandwich - 8/10, this was good with a nice crispy chicken. It could have used something sweet to balance the spice though it was a little one dimensional.

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    Interior

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    Fried Chicken Sandwich

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    Magnolia Cafe South - Prima Dora Omelette

    Magnolia Cafe South

    3.8(2k reviews)
    2.5 miSoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
    $$

    Have had this on the list for awhile and really wanted breakfast food. Sooo, here I am. This place…read moredef has a vibe and is unique very Austin. Got parking right in front around 9 pm on a Wed. Upon entry was greeted by Melissa and sat in her section. The decor is very diner type with low, cozy booths and few tables and chairs. Not too big of a space and not sure if there is more seating elsewhere. Anyhoo, coffee was good and I got the Royal toast and a single pancake with eggs, and sausage. Ample amount of food and def had take away box. Everything was tasty and the buttermilk pancake was amazing with just syrup. Melissa was kind enough to provide little cups to take syrup home along with the tael away container. They had a daily special and a board above the kitchen with other items. Really wanted to try a slice of pie ( TX Pie Co) but seems a bit outta line with what I already ordered. Maybe next time.

    We had a double awful experience. I picked my wife up at the airport at 10 PM after her six-hour…read moreflight. I hadn't eaten since breakfast. We were both starving and this place is open 24/7. I drove by it for 20 years on the way to Avenue Barber Shop. I wanted shredded beef tacos but couldn't get them without cilantro so I chose shredded beef enchiladas (with an $8!) side of chips and salsa. My wife ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. She requested soft eggs, as she always does because too many places overcook them. The chips and salsa arrived. I was immediately disappointed. The menu said "we make our own chips." They were thick and yellow and appeared to be run-of-the-mill, out-of-a-bag chips. I prefer the thin white ones. I took one bite of salsa, and that was one bite too many. Cumin. I pushed it all aside. Cumin doesn't belong in salsa. (Sorry. I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley.) My enchiladas came with black beans, and there was cumin in them. Cumin is overused and abused in most restaurants. I couldn't eat them. The rice was good but the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas was not. I scraped most of the sauce off and ate one enchilada, mainly because I just needed something in my stomach. We were still 45 miles from home. I pushed my plate away. I also ordered coffee. One sip of that was all I could stand. Too weak for me. It gets worse, much worse. My wife's eggs were barely cooked. She asked the waiter for some cooked eggs. He took her plate and returned about four minutes later. The eggs were still not cooked. She tried another bite but couldn't eat them. Her bacon was tough as a boot and not chewable. The home fries were average, but by the time her plate arrived at our table for the second time, they were cold. I pulled my card out waiting for our excellent server to return. He asked how everything was (he had to notice two plates still covered with food) and we politely told him. I ate one enchilada and some rice. My wife had two bites of egg and two bites of potato. He apologized and handed me the check. $65. Nothing comped and nothing adjusted. A manager should've been summoned. How does a place like this have any customers? It was our first and last visit.

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    Magnolia Cafe South - 4:30 is a great time to visit, if you want to avoid a wait!

    4:30 is a great time to visit, if you want to avoid a wait!

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    Moonshine Grill - White chocolate bread pudding

    Moonshine Grill

    4.4(6.4k reviews)
    4.0 miDowntown
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    Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

    We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

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    Moonshine Grill - Garlic appetizer

    Garlic appetizer

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    The Scarbrough

    The Scarbrough

    4.5(97 reviews)
    4.2 miWarehouse District, Downtown

    I dined at The Scarbrough for brunch during my stay in Austin. It was just a short, pleasant walk…read morefrom my hotel. The Scarbrough is located inside the Scarbrough Building lobby. They specialize in crepes. They have a handful of small tables as well as couch seating. You place your order at the counter then the staff brings it to you once it's ready. I ordered my go-to drink, an oat milk latte with honey and cinnamon as well as their Lox n' found croiffin. The latte was great. The Lox n' found croiffin comes with a toasted croissant roll, smoked salmon, ricotta, avocado, arugula, capers, pickled onions and dill. I added an egg for an additional charge of $2. This was a beautiful and tasty sandwich! It was very filling, too. I highly recommend checking out this unique spot!

    The food is delicious, and the setting is unique, but the service is a bit slow…read more The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Scarbrough Building. It's a small space, with only around eight tables and a tiny kitchen behind the counter. It's a bit hard to locate from outside. There's no big sign on the window indicating the restaurant's name, just a plastic A-frame sign outside the building's doors. When I got there, four of the eight tables were empty but the dirty dishes had not yet been cleared. It took close to 10 minutes for the tables to be bused. Because the kitchen is so small, I'd recommend going up to the counter to order as soon as you get there. I believe you can also place your order online using the QR code on the table, but I didn't try that method. I ordered the lox n found, a toasted croissant roll with smoked salmon, avocado, dill ricotta, arugula, onion, and capers. The menu says it also comes with a side of roasted potatoes, but mine didn't come with that. The sandwich was delicious and filling, so I definitely didn't need them, but I do feel like I didn't get what I paid for.

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    Dining lounge2

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    Mornin croisanwich

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