Great spot to swing by after the gym or while out running around...Super quick, fresh, and tasty, but also a really good place to just chill for a bit. The coffee is seriously delicious and always hits the spot. Everyone there is friendly, upbeat, and always eager to help you get your caffeine fix going for the day! read more

Good coffee but bad customer service. Baristas were not friendly at all. Although I would consider trying another location as they have a few. Nice environment, good to work or study and great location. read more

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I used to frequent this location, but now I come maybe four or five times a year. The staff has just become increasingly more unwelcoming. I get customer service jobs are difficult but all you have to do is smile and pretend that you enjoy your job and enjoy the guest-this is particularly important if you are the employee who is dealing with the customer head on. I had an experience here girl made me feel really uncomfortable for not promptly understanding how their credit card swiper works (my card has money on it, i just didn't see you had to pick the tip option first before moving forward with the transaction). She blatantly and painfully expressed her annoyance at my slowness. I choose to pay cash as opposed to using my card (it was easier in the moment). She dropped the change back in my hand like my hand was diseased. She did not say thank you or "have a good day", the normal, simple, easy yet soothing platitudes one shares in their position. I'm not sure if she is perpetually moody, miffed I did not tip, or just irritated by my incompetence. But either, this is disheartening, disappointing and unprofessional. This situation has permanently deterred me from a continued customer. read more

I wanted to try Merit's banana pudding matcha but it's only available during summer :(, so I went with a Strawberry Matcha. It was sooo good, the strawberry syrup was perfectly sweetened, not too chunky but also not too liquidy. The matcha on top was bright green, even though they batched made the matcha, it was still good. The inside was pack and very crowded, everyone was working on their laptop or chatting with friends. Parking is a bit hard to find since space is limited. They are releasing their Spring menu tomorrow which has a bluebonnet matcha, you should give it a try! read more

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My favorite thing about Fridays is the ability to have an evening coffee/match without worrying about caffeine messing with my sleep and so I Was super excited for this cheesecake matcha from Merit Coffee. Super spacious place with lots of seats. Staff was friendly and patient as I decided what I wanted. Settled on a cheesecake matcha and LOVED the cold foam. Tasted just like cheesecake frosting For sure on the pricier end- but hey I wasn't super shocked. Cool place! read more

Merit Coffee - Cheesecake cold foam matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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WOW! Working in the dark is NO FUN, but Merit always brightens my day, this time with a Lavender Haze Latte. Sweet like ube and sing-song along, may even whistle while I work. Thanks to Arman for your kindness and compassion - here's to coffee that merits a brighter day! read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee that merits a brighter day! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

A great place to bring your laptop and get a cup of coffee. Merit has many choices to choose from. I know I'm boring, so I got my Americano hot with no cream or sugar and of course the flavor of the beans was delightful. The service is excellent as well. I went to pick up some stickers for a my friend and I was able to get them. Thanks! And the coffee came out quickly. Thanks again! There is plenty of seating with lots of places to charge your laptop. There is also a big bulletin board that has a lot of information. The only negative thing is parking. I got a spot but because the parking lot is shared amongst several businesses and each putting up their own signs it is limited. There is a free parking garage a few hundred yards away, if you don't mind walking. read more

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I really liked this place, the coffee was great. It had plenty of places to sit. Service was quick and friendly. The only thing I didn't like about this spot was that the seating was really dirty. They need to steam clean some of the spots in there to brighten the place up. Just seemed a little dirty because of it. I will definitely come back though, hopefully someone will read this and make that change! read more

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

This girl runs on merit! Merit is absolutely my fav coffee shop in Austin. They have the best seasonal drinks and their seasonal matches (imo) are unmatched by any other matcha in Austin. Period. The banana pudding matcha needs to be a year round flavor. That's my only point of contention. Staff is lovely and helpful, cafe is nice to work from, what dreams are made of. read more

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Never any seats indoors, the staff are rude, the internet rarely works, the coffee isn't great. Just all around disappointing especially after paying $10 for a latte. read more

I quite love this spot. I spent a few days doing some remote work there while I was in town. They have a cozy, but productive set up for people who want to hang out or those who needed a productive space to do some remote work. There are several restaurants in the same plaza as well, so it's a good spot! I was visiting the area and needed somewhere different than my hotel to do some remote work. I think Merit Coffee was perfect, especially since I usually get really hungry after doing some work. I ordered a honeysuckle limeade to sip on. It was quite refreshing, but not overwhelming. I had also wanted to grab a little pastry, but nothing was quite getting my attention. They have merch for sale along with an array of coffee selections for homebrews, should you fancy it! They had quite a few people in there working on their laptops, and a couple groups of friends hanging out and talking. It wasn't too loud, though. They also have a few tables with chairs outside the cafe if you'd prefer. I would definitely recommend. read more

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I've always heard a lot of good things about merit, so it's been on my list. But I've also always taken the praise with a grain of salt, because I'm not the biggest coffee fan, and many matchas have disappointed me. But I think merit lives up to the hype! $8 for a drink is still pretty criminal though. I tried the banana pudding matcha and it was maybe one of the best things I've ever drank. I'm a big banana flavor fan and an even bigger matcha fan, so I always fall into the trap of automatically ordering anything banana matcha. And most places kind of suck at balancing the flavors well enough that you can taste both throughout your whole drink. But I think merit has perfected it. It is on the sweeter side though, which I prefer. I also tried a bit of my friend's Tropic Tonic, and I was amazed to find that I liked that one too! Take an espresso, make it sweet and refreshing and that's what you've got! read more

Merit Coffee - Banana pudding matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Only tried the Matcha banana pudding 12oz for $8.50 (includes tax). It was good and what you'd expect from the name. A creamy foamy banana cream on top of a matcha. It definitely overpowers any notes of matcha but it is a tasty drink! I got it half sweet since it is said to be pretty sweet and it was still pretty sweet, so unless you are quite a sweet tooth, I would opt for the half sugar or less! read more

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Merit coffee does a really good job. I do not drink coffee but my friends rave about it. I went to grab a strawberry matcha and saw they had a banana pudding matcha...YOU NEED TO GET THIS DRINK. It tasted like what you would think. It was so good and well crafted. They have good matcha (not an expert on matcha), it tasted like the one I had in Japan. The banana pudding cream was really a great touch. Merit is a great place to catch up with friends or to study. They have a lot of parking in the plaza they are in. The staff is very friendly. read more

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GOSH I LOVE THIS PLACE!! They don't have the cherry blossom matcha here sadly but if you want something just as good i recommend the Strawberry Matcha with strawberry cold foam. I was literally licking my cup :') read more

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

This place is decent. They have vegan food options and an assortment of drinks to choose from. The prices are a little bit high. The staff is friendly and helpful. They weren't super familiar with the allergens of some of the food items and were upfront about that. Whenever I've gone, the seating was all taken and it's a bit loud. If it's nice out, you can sit outside though then you're by the cars. read more

Merit dropped their winter drinks and they're so yummy!!! If you're not a sweet coffee drinker I'd definitely ask to have less pumps of flavoring in your latte. For the most part it was flavorful with the spice and sweetness. The matcha was so good, it was a great sweet treat after our brunch. The barista who took our order was sweet and helpful! Merit is always a great place to stop by, for a pick me up. read more

Merit Coffee - Dulce Spiced Latte and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This location has easy parking and is always busy busy, usually with college students. The quality of everything is top tier. Fairly pricy but fun for a treat. They have a reward system for frequent flyers. The outdoor seating is a nice option as well. read more

Saw some pretty good reviews for this place so I wanted to stop by and try it out! On a Saturday afternoon, line was about 15 mins long, but it was moving. Took a bit for drinks to be made too so this might not be the best place if you're in a rush. Iced matcha latte: 1/5, I was really disappointed bc the reviews made it seem like this was really good but all it tasted like was milk with a molecule of matcha. Sucked that it was nearly $7 for just green whole milk Cereal cold brew: 5/5, fiancé loved it and I tried a bit and it was really tasty! Would highly recommend this drink if you're looking for a sweet coffee! read more

Merit Coffee - Cereal cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Super cute coffeeshop in the neighborhood! My new coffee place, great for taking a stroll and getting work done. It's located in a super active area so I usually stop after a gym class. The best strawberry matcha I've ever had. 10/10! I will say this place is always packed. If you want to grab a table, I would get there super early. Great seating and wifi, it seems a-lot of people come here to get things done. read more

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I have to give merit to Merit's creative drinks, because their menu has so many fun concoctions that were not only caffeinating but also delicious! Sipping their drinks in the modern, aesthetic interior and getting some work done was the perfect way to spend my afternoon. It was a bit tough to get seating, but the spot is popular for a reason. The servers were also super nice and my drink came out pretty quick! Banana pudding matcha - incredible, 10/10. Expensive, yes, but worth it. I'm also a sucker for banana flavored things and matcha, so this hit me right in my weak spot. Tropic tonic - a tart, tangy espresso drink that was a contrast to the sweet matcha but definitely woke me up. 8/10 for me, but for someone that likes less sweet drinks this would be perfect! Can't wait for my next visit to Merit! read more

First time coming here and I decided to try their spring special cherry blossom matcha latte. It was a bit pricey after tax of $8.50. When I got the matcha I was slightly disappointed in the color of the matcha and once I mixed it the color turned grey and I barely tasted any matcha. read more

Merit Coffee - Cherry blossom matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Merit is my go to for flavored matchas !!! Their seasonal cherry blossom matcha was sooooo delicious! My go to is their strawberry matcha . The barista there are always very nice :) read more

Merit Coffee - Cherry Blossom Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great coffee here. Nice friendly staff too. Got the matcha latte and it was done pretty well

Needed a little afternoon pick me up and my office coffee wasn't cutting it. Tried the Cereal Milk Cold Brew and this thing was great! I wanted to drink it in one sip but then the other half of me wanted to savor it. I originally wanted to order the Golden Milk Latte and I'm glad the employee convinced me of otherwise read more

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

Friendly, accurate, and fast service, I got an iced latte with cinnamon that tasted delicious and had just the right amount of cinnamon. The muffin had great flavor and a decent amount of blueberries sprinkled in, but it was Super crumbly so watch out for that if you're having a bite while reading like I was because it got everywhere. It was clean and fairly quiet inside for the mass amount of people that were there on every surface trying to work. There were definitely not enough plugs for those with laptops and the seating is for more casual than work environment. I sat outside and read on one of the many tables provided. There is close parking just feet away and it can get very busy and noisy to sit outside, but there is a lot of shade. I also wish the music played outside to help muffle the traffic sounds. They sell lots of options of their own roasts right by the checkout counter. They also have various options of other canned and bottled drinks if coffee is not your jam. read more

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Very meh. Got a small vanilla matcha latte with oatmilk for... $9. Tastes like very sweet cereal milk with no matcha flavor. I ended up asking them to add more matcha, which they did, and I can still barely taste it. This is likely because they premix their matcha in a squeeze bottle that is not even kept on ice. It's loosing all its flavor and will never be good if they continue with this method. Waste of money! I would recommend Central Matcha at the farmer's market, Lau Lau, or Love Lamp Matcha over this if you're looking for good quality matcha. read more

The cereal milk cold brew is the only drink I've tasted here but it was soooo good so I had to make a review! I also bought some coffee beans to take home, they were good, I'll def be buying more from here again soon. I came on a Sunday around 11 and there was a long line but I didn't mind waiting bc I had nowhere to be lol. There were a few seats available so I sat while I waited for my drink. It's a pretty small coffee shop but they still have quite a bit of tables inside & outside. The parking here is plentiful, they have parking garages nearby and street parking or a shared parking lot to choose from. read more

This bagel was amazing! The cream creme was also very smooth and creamy. I would have liked a little more Chai in my latte lol but it was also delicious. My bagel came out right away but it did take some time to receive my latte. This is a cute little coffee shop with a working space if needed. It was really crowded however when I arrived, so hardly nowhere for me to sit. read more

Merit Coffee - Rosemary Sea Salt bagel with chive cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Merit Coffee has a great work environment. It is packed with people working on their laptops. There are outlets, good wifi, and a nice ambience. The parking lot is tight with super small spaces at this Triangle location. I got the iced matcha latte with lavender syrup, which I really liked. I have heard that their matcha lattes are excellent here, so I definitely recommend checking it out. read more

Merit Coffee - Iced matcha latte with lavender syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

YUMMMMMMMMM coffee is always on point - but i do with the seats were a little less "used" lol coffee drinkers are messy! read more

Traditionally I would go with a basic latte but I saw something different and wanted to give it a try. It had fruity pebbles and some milk. It was good and worth trying if you liked fruity pebbles growing up. The place was packed but plenty of seats and has wifi which we saw a lot of people doing. Service was quick and fast, plenty of baked goods and tacos from taco deli but wasn't hungry. Seemed liked the place to go after workouts as many were there in their yoga attire. Will go back . read more

Merit Coffee - Cereal milk cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was my first time at Merit Coffee, and smart on their part to be an integral part of the Triangle. I came by in the middle of the day, after having breakfast at home (but not coffee lol), and saw it was bustling. Noticed a lot of younger faces and I assume they were UT kids coming in for coffee and weekend studying. I got a simple oat milk latte with vanilla flavoring, and it was sweet enough for me. It did feel like a lot though, and I was unable to finish the whole cup (probabaly because of my full breakfast a few hours before). There is plenty of seating inside and lots of merch for sale. Their cappuccino is offered in a smaller 8oz size and definitely tastes like it was made in Italy (i.e. needs lots of sugar to sweeten it up ;) ). read more

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This location on N lamar specifically is mid. The employees don't seem to want to be there and every time I've gotten a coffee here, it's just really not that good for the price. No love is put into their coffee for real lol. I tried giving one more chance today and wasted my money once again so I won't be back. I recommend going to the other location on S lamar. It's much better tasting coffee with friendlier staff too read more

This was my first time visiting this coffee shop and I really enjoyed it! It felt very open and spacious even though there wasn't as much seating. I ordered the matcha latte with lavender and I don't know what it was but it was probably one of the best ones I've had in Austin! Service was extremely fast and enjoyable, the only reason I give 4 instead of 5 is because of the furniture they had in the seating room. I sat in the big long bench by the door and where they made the drinks and anytime anyone set on it, it would make me jump. It was like a seesaw almost. I wouldn't have mind it if it didn't make a popping noise every time and since this is the bench by the bar, any time anyone was waiting on their drink/food they'd sit at the bench so I was "jumping" almost every minute and it got really annoying, but there was no where else to sit. I'd probably give this place a try again! read more

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

The Strawberry matcha latte, cold brew slushy, banana pudding matcha latte, and cereal milk latte were sooo good. The line was long but went by fast. Pricing for these drinks were on the higher end since we subbed regular milk for alternative options. Would come back again! read more

Merit Coffee - Strawberry matcha latte, cold brew slushy, banana pudding matcha latte, and cereal milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We stopped in at merit on a Sunday morning while we are out doing our errands. This was place was very busy that morning. They managed to work through the line pretty quickly though. I got an order of their subzero which is their frozen cold brew. It tasted a lot like a coffee slushie which was really delicious. It was something different and unique that hadn't had before. It was a super cool place with a laid back vibe that I could see myself spending an afternoon or a morning at. read more

Merit Coffee - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This location is a cool historic house turned coffee shop. The people who work here have a cool vibe. They can be a little slow getting through a big line, but this isn't Starbucks, and I wouldn't expect them to be. It's a slower thing. The coffee is good, but sometimes it's cold or lukewarm. To boot, the coffee shop is always freezing cold (It is to get people to leave so it isn't so crowded). If you don't want a big mug (which makes the coffee cold), you'll have to pay another $1.70 for a paper cup. All in all, the shop feels like it's at war with its customers. They want people to come and go to sell more stuff, but the house itself is inviting and friendly, with good light and a good location. That draws coffee shop workers, which in turn makes them resent the people they're attracting. read more

Great service. Great coffee. Lots of seating! A great place to get work done or chat with a friend! Honorable mention: the wifi. Really good. read more

This location is great but it can get busy on the weekends. I came on a Saturday morning to change up my study environment. Little did I know, all of the tables were taken inside and the line for coffee reached the door! I ended up staying in line and found a table once a couple decided to leave. The overall coffee shop is well lit, and very nice if you're able to get a table. I ordered the Golden Mylk Latte with almond milk and it was delicious! You get a great spice from the turmeric and ginger and a comforting feeling from the milk. There's also a parking lot outside, but know it can get pretty packed on weekends. Overall, a good spot to get coffee and work, but try to avoid the weekend morning rush! read more

Merit Coffee - Golden Mylk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas