Environment friendliness - doesn't have recycle bins…read more Best coffee in town, yet to try the pastries. Staff was nice, took care of the order with perfection. Thank you :) Pros - has few tall bars with nice tall seats - Plenty of seating inside and outside, with these amenities around it feels like a nice location :) - has charging outlets - wifi (details below) and restroom Cons - Parking: usual downtown parking restrictions apply, 1 hour parking validation at Frost Tower, I wish it was for 3 hours; parking is such a headache around this area WiFi (no hotspot login required) SSID: Houndstooth Frost pass: coffeeandcheese

The staff are great but the dirty chai latte was the most disgusting thing I've tasted - fake sugar…read moreand found out it was a concentrate. They don't even carry cinnamon or spices to try to make it feel more authentic. I got a descent cortado next time, but they short take the chai off the menu if it's as bad as their concentrate.

went in looking to blend a random craving that i had: strawberry matcha w/ boba…read more SOO good the customer service was on point and so was the taste and quality of the entire drink. the establishment could use some ambient lighting or a rug to make the space a bit my homey and inviting. other than that i enjoyed my experience!

Three people, three drinks -- all at 25% sweetness across the board…read more Jaded -- my second favorite of the night. The jellies added just enough sweetness to make the drink more enjoyable without overpowering it. Since we ordered everything at lower sweetness, that little boost made a noticeable difference. Once properly mixed, the salted crema elevated the drink even more. It added dimension and somehow lifted the entire flavor profile, making everything taste fuller and more cohesive. Pandan, Pandan, Pandan -- I liked the flavor, but I felt like the 25% sweetness dulled some of the pandan's impact. It ended up tasting almost like a gentler, blander matcha -- which, honestly, I didn't mind since I'm not always a fan of matcha bitterness. Let's Go Ski -- easily my favorite of the night. The sweetness was mellow and balanced, and the winter melon flavor really stood out in the best way. Winter melon can sometimes lean overly artificial, but this one tasted just right. Like the Jaded, the salted crema worked wonders here when mixed properly. The way it accentuated the drink genuinely elevated the entire flavor profile without overwhelming the mellow sweetness. The boba here was absolutely perfect texture-wise -- chewy with just the right bite. It wasn't as sweet as I expected boba to be, but honestly, that worked in its favor. Sometimes, less sweetness lets you focus more on the actual flavor of the drink instead of the toppings stealing the spotlight. My best friend actually went back for another drink before the night ended and chose the Taro-Zo Matcha at 25% sweetness. Taro-Zo Matcha -- we absolutely loved the subtlety of this drink. We both agreed it tasted even better once mixed properly, and whatever they use as the base for their ube crema is honestly addictive. It added this creamy richness that made the drink incredibly easy to keep sipping. To put it into perspective: between the three of us, the drink lasted all of two minutes before it completely disappeared.

Came to Simona's with some coworkers for happy hour and was not disappointed! This place is behind…read morethe Colton hotel off Congress ave. There is a parking lot that you can get validation for 2 hrs free, but after that you will be charged. Overall though, it's totally worth a visit! The bartenders are really friendly, the bathrooms are immaculate, and the inside of the place is really cute -- think kinda pink vintage? There are some tables, and big comfy couches around a coffee table in the middle of the bar which is where we sat. I had one of their happy hour cocktails that was similar to a creamy espresso martini, and they are 50% off on happy hour days/times! My friend got one of their floral cocktails which wasn't discounted but I LOVED it personally. I also got a strawberry matcha drink (non alcoholic) that was a little too sweet in my opinion; I finished it but wouldn't get it again. Overall though the cocktails and vibe in there are worth a visit alone! When it's not too hot, the area outside has little mini-chandeliers and is also very vibey.

Located inside the Colton House Hotel, Simona's is the hotel's local resident serving coffee by…read moreday, and cocktails by night. I usually only go to coffee shops to work, but today, went on a coffee date with my dog instead. There's ground floor parking in the garage that's complimentary for two hours. I kept it simple with a vanilla latte. I noticed they had tacos at the bottom of the food menu, but at $13.25 for two tacos + an a la carte item, I decided to pass. Maybe my expectations were too high (as usual) because it's inside a hotel, but I was hoping for the kind of warm hospitality hotels are known for, but instead, the service felt a bit cold. It didn't exactly make me want to spend more money there. While sitting on the patio, I spotted the food truck outside and thought, "PERFECT. A food truck HAS to be cheaper. Take that Simona's!" I walked up to the window... only to find out it wasn't actually a separate food truck. It was just the pickup window. To order? I had to go back inside to Simona's and place my order with the delightful staff... I ended up ordering two Blue Migas tacos, and honestly, they were just... good, but nothing memorable. They tasted like your average breakfast tacos that you can find all over Austin for less. Despite loving how relaxing the outdoor patio is with its lucious greenery surrounding you and the beautiful French chairs and cafe tables, it's located right next to the hotel pool. If you're visiting on a summer afternoon, expect some extra noise with pool guests. If you're looking for a quiet coffee or a place to work, I'd recommend coming early in the morning instead.

Are you into skateboarding? Me, either. But my kid is and there's something amazingly relaxing…read moreabout 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.

Few weird half tall seats in the front, not much of furniture to seat…read more 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

The best matcha I have had in my entire life! So so so delicious and fresh! The barista was really…read morekind as well so that's always a plus!

Alfred is a cute coffee bar located inside of the LINE Hotel in downtown…read more Study review: Free WIFI, water (hot and cold yay), restrooms, limited seating, couldn't quite find convenient outlet spots, not that comfy to sit in and work imo. Good temperature AC and fast service. - Peaches and cream matcha: i enjoyed this, it's more coconut forward than peaches. It's more cream than peaches. Creamy good texture, not clumpy matcha. - Hot Americano: Hmm this one was alright, it got better as it cooled down since it became a bit less astringent. But not one that I would put above standard. - Strawberry and cream cookie: A good cookie, a balanced sweetness, soft not crispy, nice morsels of white chocolate scattered throughout. Overall, I would come back! It's a nice space and good drinks. I hear the vanilla latte is good too so I'll have to try.

I was looking for something light for breakfast and thought oatmeal would hit the spot--and this…read moreoatmeal definitely did! I ordered the banana oats topped with honey and cocoa chips. It was simple, comforting, and absolutely delicious. Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best, and this was one of them. To drink, I had the cold brew with lavender syrup, which was also really good and paired perfectly with breakfast. The workers were incredibly friendly and engaged in conversation while I sat at the bar, which made the experience feel warm and welcoming. I totally recommend this spot if you're looking for a quick, delicious breakfast or a cozy place to start your day!

Good but not great breakfast tacos. I should have been skeptical based on the spinach tortillas,…read morebut alas. I tried the bean and cheese as well as the potato egg and cheese varieties. The bean and cheese was the better of the two, with a bit too much bean filling but overall a good flavor profile. The PEC was disappointing, with the scrambled eggs rather dried out. I do like their aesthetic, though.

Awesome barista/bartender. I didn't try the drinks because I have never had either. I need to do…read moresome research first. She said that most people don't research Kratom to find out the effects of over use. They had free chair massages the night I went and a jazz group at 8:30. Wonderful experience. I'll be back!

My wife and I decided to drop by because our kava vendor back in California recommended it. This…read moretranquil establishment is tucked away in a corner neighborhood. Plenty of parking which is a major plus! Like most kava bars , the ambiance and vibes it gives off are chill and relaxing. Casey was our bartender for that evening and was very welcoming. He helped my wife pick out a drink and I had their tongan kava. Both drinks were amazing, while we were relaxing and enjoying our drinks we were able to meet couple of their regulars which welcomed us to their city. All In all we really enjoyed our time here, the vibes , customers and staff definitely makes us want to come back again on our next visit . Also do not sleep on the food truck behind the building! They make some delicious Arepas!

Zhi Tea is located in what I would like to call neighborhood-adjacent to where I live. This simply…read moremeans that it is very convenient for me. That's an A+ because it's a great place to live close to. It's a cozy space with seating to relax and enjoy a nice cuppa. You can buy anything from tea (they have an incredible selection) to teapots, teaware, tea gifts and so on. Tea flavors available that are hard to find elsewhere and really just somewhat special. The Lady Lavender white tea is my go-to. The White Blueberry is my second favorite. I run out of them both quite quickly at home. But that's ok because it's an excuse to come back and try other offerings while stocking up and stopping to enjoy that said cuppa before heading home.

A friend and I met at Zhi tea last weekend and had such a lovely time! The place is super cute,…read moreservice was friendly and helpful, and the number of tea options was way more than we expected. We each tried 2 different iced teas and really enjoyed them. The only thing that would improve things for me would be to have additional light snacks/food available. Hope to be back soon!