I absolutely loved stumbling upon this place! Jo's coffee is a gem, and it's all over Austin. I was…read moresearching for a coffee shop that was quiet, spacious, and wasn't expensive af, and this place checked off all boxes (and it was crowded and wild like Starbucks). There were about 10 people here, doing exactly what I was planning to do: pull out my laptop and do a lil work. While I waited for my delicious coffee, I scoped out the place: ample seating, from bar stools, to booths, to couches, and chairs. Extremely clean tables, huge outdoor spaces, and well stocked bathrooms. Also, this place is beyond instagramable. I grabbed a pastry on my way out, and the guy who took my drink order was just as pleasant as he was when I first walked in. I'll definitely be back!

Very convenient, especially if you live or work downtown. They are in an apartment/hotel, people…read morecan ordered ahead by the time you walk down, your order should be ready. They also serve real food, which I like. Even though it is premade ahead of time, the breakfast burrito and taco is pretty good. ($4.5/taco btw, a dollar more than taco truck) Plenty of seating, you can also choose to seat outside and grab some fresh air.

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.

I wouldn't recommend this place if you are picky tea drinkers…read more... Like, if you drink tea from Chicha San Chen, Feng Cha, Molley Tea etc., don't come here. We visited Austin and wanted to find a boba tea shop to try, this is where Chat GPT recommended so we tried. I ordered milk tea, and my friend ordered fruit tea....we drank 2 sips of each and gave up. If you just want some sweet flavored teas with toppings, give them a try ‍

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!

This is a review about the coffee and food aspect of Simona's…read more It is over priced. In terms of coffee, they are middle of the pack. There is much better coffee in austin. They have premium prices still. They sell pastries and they have a taco food truck connected to it. Both are still very much overpriced. I get it, they are inside a nice hotel and so they will charge a premium but at least have the quality match that.

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.

Idlewhile was my coffee indulgence for the week! It's located on 12 th street near Lamar. It's a…read moresmall 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.

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

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.

Coffee is great. It would be even better if there were some tall seats around the coffee shop and…read moreif this place was open late. wifi is bit slow, details below SSID: The LINE (hotspot trigger opens this page: https://splash.skyadmin.io enter email address to get access to complementary WiFi)

This place has some weird food man.. Cucumber salad on the burgers, mayonnaise (onion relish?) in…read morethe burritos, the chips they put on the side of everything are NOT tortilla chips. They LOOK like tortilla chips, but they're not made out of tortillas. Maybe garbanzo flower? Not for me. There's nothing good to say about the salsa, sadly. Their menu constantly mentions "artisanal" vegan cheese, but it's violife. Violife is the best mass-produced vegan cheese for sure, but they're really hamming it up with their menu descriptions. Ultimately, they need to allow more communication on their website, or have a phone number they can answer, before I'd get food from here again. I need to be able to say "I do not want chips".

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!

FAVORITE Tea House in Austin! I've lived here for almost 7 years now and tried every tea place I…read morefind and I can tell you - THIS IS THE BEST. For buying tea - loose leaf in a wide variety of high quality teas, and for an outing with friends. The tea flights are fabulous and such a lovely way to explore tea flavors and find new favorites. Everyone who visits me in Austin gets a trip to Zhi Tea. The atmosphere is relaxed and calm, the tea selection is vast and the quality is top notch. There is a large parking lot so parking is easy and there are very cute shops right next door! A great way to spend an afternoon. (this is NOT a food spot - only tea, so come expecting a plethora of tea and nothing else : )

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!

Stopped by Praxis Coffee Roasters for a Cap10K coffee run. The coffee shop was hosting the run and…read moreit started and stopped from the shop. They directly source and roast elite coffees from around the world. This shop is located in an old historical home that was relocated from Rainey street. The space is very vintage and they have an amazing outdoor space that was perfect for hosting an event. My phone charge was low and the staff was super friendly and allowed me to charge my phone behind the counter before the run. Overall, Praxis is a great spot if you're looking for high-quality coffee and a great place to hang out. Can't wait to try options from their menu.

Checked this spot out recently on a Saturday morning and had a great experience. There was plenty…read moreof street parking and a lot of tables open. It's a really cute house that was converted into a coffee shop and it has a really homey rustic feel. I would definitely recommend this place if you want some more quiet to hang out, read, or work. I tried the sweet cardamom latte and it was delicious. The pastries were a bit overpriced in my opinion, but are from sour duck market and were tasty!