Cute neighborhood bookshop :)…read more Lots of community events for adults and kids. There's always something for everyone. They carry a lot of book titles and if they don't have it in store, you can order online as well. They also sell notebooks, cards, merch, and lots of knick knacks. Seating inside can be limited but there's lots of outdoor seating too. There's a parking lot across the street if the parking lot next door is full and they also have lots of neighborhood parking. Overall, great place to browse books, stationary, read, and grab a drink!

My wife was looking for some nearby coffee and discovered this place…read more It was by another cafe but the moment we walked in, we felt its subtle charm and peace. There was also a semi-small outdoor area that promoted or facilitated an area for people to converse. There was books on the inside and I must say... its like a more local, mini startup of a bookstore like FOX, Borders or Barnes and nobles. You have books and a coffee shop. They had some pastries and very little amount of edibles but the Dirty chai was wonderful! It was not so sweet where your teeth is about to decay with every sip! Although, it was still premixed with sugar... Now... The ambiance was lovely. It was a quiet kind of charm and, can be peaceful. In short, overall: Parking 3/5 Customer service: 5/5 Price: 3/5 Quality: 4/5 Grade: A Definitely worth a visit!

I looooooved the matcha here…read more I tried the mango sticky rice - amazing!! Blended so perfectly and around 8.50 but it is a larger size I also tried the kouignn Amin pastry and also loved this They heated up it up for me as well which was super nice Overall very cute spot Kinda hidden in the back of the south Congress hotel area near the water trade bar Service was great - super helpful with my questions about the pastries too This spot is great - definitely coming back

Today, not tomorrow. "Hoy, no mañana." I choose Mañana to get my almost daily injection of…read morecaffeine. Mañana is located at the South Congress Hotel has coffee + tea, bakeshop and grab + go offerings (primarily water, kombucha, paletas and juices). Of course I was there for a latte spiked with black sesame vanilla (their most popular latte) according to my barista, which I paired with an almond bear claw. This was not your typical bear claw as it was not eye-squinting sweet but bursting with almond flavoring primarily in the center. It was almost like a crescendo in a symphony when you got to the center of the bear claw. My latte was flavorful in a subtle way with the sesame vanilla permeating throughout the latte. It is important to note that they make their own pastries and tacos each day. The pastries are a bit pricey costing more than my latte. The coffee shop has floor to ceiling windows on two sides with one of the windows opening into a courtyard with additional seating. The beautifully titled coffee bar immediately grabs your attention. In addition, service was quick and efficient. I was in and out the coffee shop within 10 minutes. I parked right in front of the coffee shop as it was early before the meters started to tick.

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!

Great spot to meet up with friends downtown or grab a quick bite after visiting the library…read more There's plenty of seating inside, and the space is bright, spacious, and has a really nice atmosphere. The drinks are great, we tried the coffee, smoothies, and matcha latte, and everything was really good. They also have delicious crepes. Overall, this is a great cafe and a really good chain. I've been to several of their locations, and I've always had a positive experience. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Café Crème is located inside the Austin Central Library. Please note they have two separate areas…read moreto order. You can order directly inside the cafe at their main cashier, or they have a window accessing the library's main lobby where you can place an order through one of their self-order kiosks. I decided to go with the latter since I just wanted to grab something quick and explore the library. Placing an order through their self-order kiosks was very easy and my order was ready in probably five minutes. Please note I visited on a Saturday morning and they were crazy busy, but the staff was working hard to ensure they got everything out as quickly as possible. My coffee was delicious and exactly what I was looking for. I would definitely recommend coming to Cafe Creme and taking your drink to-go so you can explore the Austin Central Library.

A lovely café with a beautiful lake view and a great selection of pastries. Everything looked so…read moregood that I had a serious selection problem. I ordered Large Mocha with Cold Foam, I chose dark chocolate, so it wasn't too sweet. Really enjoyed it Plain Croissant $5.65. Crispy and delicious, although a bit pricey for a plain croissant. Mixed Fruit Tart $10.25. Beautiful and the fruit was fresh, but a little too sweet for me. I couldn't finish it. Their pastries are on the expensive side, but the quality is good, they have quiche, ham and cheese croissants, coconut macaroons, and so many tempting drinks! Some interesting drinks I spotted: Raspberry White Chocolate Matcha & Espresso Con Panna. There were so many things I wanted to try. I definitely need to come back for more Sean was friendly and helpful. He helped me decide what to order, which was much needed with all those delicious choices. The lake view makes this a lovely spot to relax and enjoy a pastry and coffee. Will comeback if I visited Austin again.

Beautiful location, mid pastries and coffee…read more If you enjoy India, you would love this place.

I liked this place when it was in Hana world market. They used to do a pretty good riffle, albeit…read moreit would stick to my teeth back then. It seems like they tweaked the recipe somehow, for the better! Their croffles are now crispy and slightly chewy with no stickiness at all! Much more enjoyable I never had their drinks before, but I was pleasantly surprised. The earl gray matcha cloud was delightful. The matcha cloud was bitter and creamy - tasted reminiscent of a matcha pocky. The sweet potato latte is phenomenal. They use real sweet potato which adds tiny chunks of sweet potato with each sip. Creamy, sweet , and smoky

I was really excited to try this place out after walking by them a few times and seeing them packed…read morewith customers. I did not taste any of the food items, but I did go in and order a chestnut latte and it was much more like flavored syrup and milk than it was coffee. The customer service was great, both of the girls were really sweet and very inviting to everyone that walked through the doors, but the coffee itself did not quite meet my expectation. And being that I felt super sleepy right away. Let me know that it really didn't have too much coffee in it. I was driving back home to San Antonio and had to pull over and get coffee from somewhere else. I would say that it would be good for an afternoon coffee, where you don't necessarily need the caffeine but as my morning coffee, this did not quite meet the need. Next time I'm in Austin I might try one of their other beverage options and some of their food options because everything looked really good and it looked like they had some regulars that walked in that morning so they are definitely doing something right.

We love Bouldin Creek Cafe! Everyone is always so awesome- coffees are on point, we love the migas…read moreand everything else we've tried! The restaurant itself is what Austin is all about, from decor to the service (our favorite waiter is Lorenzo)! Don't miss out if you're an Austinite or someone new looking to see what "true" Austin is all about!!

Bouldin Creek Cafe is a great option if you're looking for vegetarian or vegan food in Austin…read more We started with coffee and specifically requested it extra hot, but unfortunately it came out only lukewarm. The Chickpea "Chick'n" Salad Sandwich was really good and packed with flavor. The portion was so generous that I ended up taking half home for dinner! My friends enjoyed both the Fajitas Ricas and the House Special Omelet. For dessert, the Blueberry Cornbread was delicious--not overly sweet, which I really liked. The Cinnamon Roll was just okay; it was a little doughy for my taste. Overall, the portions are generous, there are plenty of creative vegetarian and vegan options, and it's definitely a place I'd come back to try more of the menu.

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.

Met a friend for coffee and had a blast sitting on the back porch. We had coffee and watched her…read moredaughter play with all the other kiddos. The house is arranged wonderfully, different rooms, nice temperature and such a great variety on the menu! I had a Mint Mocha-hot, and a pbnj! Perfect start to my day. The employees were wonderful and kind. This is a spot I definitely want to come back and visit!

Very pretty, lots of natural light, and the espresso bar is clean every time I visit. The only…read morereason I gave 3 stars is because good service is a gamble. Sometimes the barista is very kind and respectful but other times (like today) the barista on duty seems to hate everyone and everything. I don't like feeling punished for being friendly, tipping well, and doing nothing wrong except choosing to get coffee here instead of the dozens of other cafes in the area. It's off putting to be greeted with a scowl and the barista glaring constantly as they take my order. Everyone has bad days at work but I hate playing barista roulette when I come here. Otherwise, such a cute vibe to hangout and chat with friends!