Food: I got the iced churro latte and OMG SO GOOD!!!! I…read moreloved it so much omg!!!! Service: The staff were so nice and so quick!!! I swear it was crazy how fast I got my drink!! & on top of that, I got a parking spot. I always worry when I visit new places if their parking will be okay !!! & it was!! So that felt like a win! Ambiance: cute trail, fountain, and outdoor shaded patio next to it! Along with more food trailers!

I really loved the coffee here! Finally, a place where you can actually taste the coffee instead of…read moregetting a cup of milk with melted ice and barely any flavor. The coffee was rich and flavorful, and I really enjoyed it. The service was super fast, by the time I finished placing my order, my coffee was ready just a few minutes later. I also loved their branding and the cute little stickers on the cups. Such a nice touch! The area around the shop is great too. You can take a walk in the park, find a spot to sit, and just enjoy the view. Overall, it's a really nice neighborhood spot. Definitely recommend!

As a big fan of Radio's original location, I've been excited to have a new Radio in SE Austin. True…read moreto form, this location is beautifully done with plenty of outdoor seating and *parking*, both an outdoor and indoor stage, and lush native landscaping throughout. Warning to those visiting around dusk in summer: during my last visit we were eaten alive by mosquitos. Other than that, love Radio. This location has three food trucks including one of my favorites, Shortwave Diner. Their smashburger and Reuben sandwiches with homemade fries are delicious. Radio also offers an amazing happy hour from 4 pm to close every Monday through Thursday. The hibiscus mojito is the perfect summer treat. This location has a great trivia on Tuesday nights too. I recommend it!

TLDR: Diluted iced drinks, bad parking, and minimal outlets…read more After coming to Radio/East a few times now, I hate to say it, but the iced drinks are just too diluted, and unfortunately, is the common theme for the other locations I've been to as well. Most recently, I tried the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Chai Latte, and the Berry Crisp Latte. What I was hoping for were robust, unique, signature flavors, but left unsatiated, wanting better coffee/tea elsewhere. In addition to the diluted iced drinks, another common theme you'll find is an unproportionally large amount of outdoor seats to indoor and challenging parking, and for those who work remote, there's still an ongoing hunger games for outlets. On the plus sides, there are a few food truck options, most notably Veracruz and Wow Poke and occasionally will host a fun event and/or concert. Overall, I really want to love Radio, but the cons make it hard to justify becoming a regular.

This cafe is one of my favorite fantasy driven locations to visit in all of Austin…read more Their rotating special menu with unique flavors make this a standout in an oversaturated marketplace. Austin is known for having a lot of coffee, but very few have identifiable differentiators. Merfolk's creates coffee flavors based on fantasy lore, so you honestly never know what the special menu will have. That's why we keep spending our money there. Many of the drinks are sweet but the staff is more than happy to make adjustments as needed! The ambiance is also so cute and whimsical. I love being in beautiful spaces like this---it makes getting any sort of work done in my laptop much more enjoyable.

Husband and I drive to this place bc we wanted to check it out, even tho we live half an hour away,…read morebut we heard a lot about it. Upon walking in, the place had a decent amount of ppl inside but still had ample seating. Seems like a lot of people work from this cafe bc we sat next to one guy working on his laptop taking calls, & then a group interview came in and sat behind us. Anyway - the drink options were cool. I like the fact that they have cool tea blends as well. They were yummy but it wasn't anything I would rave about. They have board games you can play with, so we played a few rounds of break the ice lol. I was slightly let down by the decor tho I won't lie. I guess I was expecting more fantasy elements or themes, but it was mostly like antlers and wheels on the wall. They did have a cool giant mural though.

Ok just wow this place is a sleeper hit…read more You walk up and juat looks like a normal coffee shop and boy was I wrong I waited in a line of 6 for quite a few minutes so I had a feeling this was something special not just another coffee shop I ordered the breakfast sandwich with sausage The bread was just amazing very pretzel like

It's seems like a good place for coffee, cocktails and breakfast/brunch. You walk in and order via…read moreQR code. Not really my vibe but seemed like it was decently busy. Staff seemed nice. We didn't get much help when we walked in confused as we wanted to sit at the bar but there was no QR codes and we didn't know how that worked. Food tasted great tho! I had a breakfast sandwich and it was very filling. Products seemed high quality!

I was in Austin for the evening and decided I needed a pick me up coffee run at the ripe time of…read more8:30 PM. I head to this fine establishment disguised as a house. I am immediately greeted with parties of 2-5 people all talking--felt like social bar vibes. Still a great place to study if you like background noise like I do. The drink of choice for today is a cold brew with a splash of whole milk; it is phenominal. Surprised the place is this packed at this hour. Great place to socialize with friends, catch up with an ex, and eat/drink great food.

Very artistic, cozy vibes. Tried their spinach kolache and latte…read more Kolache was a good size with creamy filling. Latte was not bad. Initially confused where the restroom was but it's around the corner of the cash register/front area. They also have seating outside and complimentary water station.

We went to Nougatine Bakery after a 5K run on a Sunday morning. They had only pastries, so we went…read morenext door to Spokesman for coffee. I loved the funky black and white bus with drawings outside. I ordered drip coffee with a cup of ice to make a sort-of iced coffee to cool down after the run. They complied and gave me a full cup of ice. They had half & half and almond milk, along with cinnamon, simple syrup and other sugars for added flavor. I added stevia to my coffee. Service was fast; my coffee was ready within 2 minutes. The interior has ample tables for sitting and colorful hanging paper fringe decorations.

I came here to do laptop work and there was plenty of seating and outlets available. Their seasonal…read moremenu was so fun with new flavors I've not tried! I got the banana bread latte and asked for it half sweet and that was perfect! The place is very chill with an industrial vibe to it!

Delicious coffee and pastries. Cozy and comfortable environment. And friendly staff. They have you…read morein and out with a smile on their face.

This location is a little smaller but quirky. Great alternative to the nationwide chains that seem…read moreinescapable. Try the signature summer moon latte with moon milk. We got ours 1/4 moon and that was enough. After my first visit I took home some beans but I'm not a big fan of the wood fired beans. It's great for pizza - coffee not so much! Parking is a nightmare!

In my search to find unique coffee shops, I checked out Maaribu. I don't know how I've driven by…read morethis place so many times and never noticed it before! They have a small parking lot on the side, along with a few spots specifically for takeout. As the name suggests, it's also a gift store, which makes the place even more unique. The inside is very clean and modern. I ended up getting a vanilla latte, which was a little bitter for my taste, but it was still a good coffee. My favorite thing about this place was definitely the outdoor space in the back. It's very relaxing and beautiful. The uniqueness of the interior, combined with the amazing outdoor space, makes Maaribu a place worth visiting!

I came here to shop and wasn't expecting to find one of my favourite strawberry matcha lattes in…read moreAustin. The strawberry flavour tastes fresher than what I've had at many other places, and the matcha itself is smooth and delicious. Overall, it's a well-balanced and satisfying drink that's perfect to sip on while browsing their cute store.

Cosmic Pickle is a very unique venue located of S. Congress that I discovered while visiting…read moreanother nearby location. The Cosmic effect can be realized through the red string lighting inside. Cosmic has indoor seating and outdoor seating with a covered patio. The lush greenery and trees make the venue visually appealing. In addition, a food truck park is across the walkway creating more interest. Joint outdoor seating is also shared with the food truck park. You can easily toggle between the food trucks and Cosmic. In addition, since there is so much outdoor space, the venue appears to be dog friendly. The drink menu has quite a lot of variety. In the early morning hours, you have the opportunity to drink lattes, espresso or cold brews paired with pastries. As the day continues, you can add to the drink menu wines, beer and cocktails. I had hibiscus tea with a croissant...both delicious. That morning, I was the only customer, so I had dedicated service. Will have to return in the evening...

*this was meant to be 5 stars and for some reason I must have hit 4…read more Updating for that purpose only. Yeah so, I was updating a lengthy review but it seems to have disappeared. Anyway... The Cosmic Saltillo location is our go-to because it's walking distance from our home. This original location is amazing. Love the both so much. I like that there are food truck onsite, lots and lots of outdoor seating, koi pond, chickens, certified green spaces, and so much more. It's like being at the greatest campground ever. The interior is spacious. The entire place is welcoming and friendly. Super service. Super cocktails. Super coffee. Super other drinks. You see where I'm going, right? I love it here!

Although they're serving from a trailer, this location has a beautiful outdoor space fit for…read moreworking & community under the trees (now with FOUR locations, WESTSIDE serving extended hours). If their bomb-ass BREAKFAST SANDO or ÉPICERIE PASTRIES aren't your jam, TACO PEGASO is serving some of Austin's finest fresh from the grill right alongside. DREW was friendly & helpful guiding me towards a gently sweet, iced BUTTERSCOTCH SHOYU topped with one of the candied cherries (OLD FASHIONED style!). It's good but their BROWN SUGAR MISO is still my fave. Come planning to spend extra time - when when the line is short, goodness takes a while!

My friend was raving about this coffee trailer when I was coming to Austin so she brought me here…read moreto try the brown sugar latte. We got lucky, no line in the middle of the morning on a Friday and walked right up and ordered. The latte was ready in about 10 minutes and it was very good and refreshing. Asked for about 1/3 sweetness and it was perfect!