This is probably the best coffee restaurant and roastery in Austin. Even better, out of the literally hundreds of coffee spots we've visited everywhere, I'd also put these guys pretty high on that list. We had not one, but two different cappuccino roasts. They were so different but still very, very excellent. We normally don't sit around drinking coffee for too long, but these we took our time to savor. Great ambiance here and just top-notch coffee. Not to be missed... read more

Coffee was good. Music is far too loud. I asked for them if there was anyway we could turn it down two notches and they said they always leave it at that level. I doubt that. read more

Spokesman in Highland was modern and hipster. Vivid and bold caricatures danced across the walls while loud music blast across the speakers. I arrived slightly after their happy hour. By then, they had sold out of all of their tacos and pastries which was disappointing. Their menu offered a wide selection of coffee and beer. I ordered a Hans Pilsner which was cold, crisp, and bright. The pros were that the place is family friendly, minimalistic, and generally clean. The cons were the slow wifi, the abundance of drain flies, and the lack of backing on chairs. read more

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Entertainment value - Five Stars Coffee - Two Stars Long Term Place to Work - Two Stars Keep Austin Weird - Six Stars ********** Spokesman Coffee is for all intents and purposes an appendage of the Crux Climbing Center next door. This is one of those artificial rock wall centers Where people learn how to climb mountains Being able to fall on to a mat rather than off of a cliff. The second floor has huge wrap around windows where you can see the climbers in action. Watching the climbers is like watching blooper out-takes from American Ninja. People are just learning how to climb the rock walls. Climbing rock walls is hard. There are a lot of shenanigans trying to get up to the next nub. There are a lot of shenanigans trying to stay on the old nub. People go down a lot. They go down a lot in harmless but entertaining ways. For artistic contrast, there are also the buff ballet dancers of the indoor climbing world. They are elegant, athletic, and can do all sorts of suave sophisticated moves. They look even more elegant and athletic because Zeppo and Mimi, Both Rank 1 Amateurs, Are doing Three Stooges stuff trying to get up to the third nub. * * * If you are not here to watch the Brave Buffoons Falling Off the Wall Show, then the stock of Spokesman goes way down. The coffee is terrible. I had an almost tasteless espresso. The taste that was there was less than wonderful. My wife did not finish her cafe au lait. She didn't like the coffee itself. She didn't like the sweetened alt-milk that had been put in it. Breakfast tacos were acceptable, but not worth leaving the house for. As a work place, the tables are very very small. You will work hard to fit your coffee, your food and your laptop all on the same postage stamp. Worse - most seating stations have no backs. This is by probably by design. They don't have many seats. They want to encourage you to move along So someone else can buy some coffee and pay the rent. There are also some people who can work on backless stools for hours. I am not one of them. My lower back gives out over time. My back gives out over time because of the unusually weighty thoughts I have while I write. These require extra furniture support. If you don't like the previous explanation, You can go with Samuel C. being old and washed up. He needs a chair so he doesn't fall over while drooling. Either way, if I am going to get work done, I am going to need better furniture. Internet provision is very good though. Give Spokesman credit for that. The spray paint job on the walls? All the more reason to watch the climbers. If you look at the walls, you could hurt your eyes. * * * Overall, there are more negatives than positives at Spokesman. But watching the climbers IS a riot. If you are working on your grand masterpiece on "THE DECLINE AND FALL" You might be able to do that here. You can write about the climbers falling off the rock face. You can write about yourself falling off your stool. You can write about your espresso cup falling off your microtable. You can write about how standards in coffee making have fallen off. If you are there to study for your chemistry exam at ACC, Your grades may end up falling off too. read more

The coffee shop is very nicely situated with plenty of parking. Outside there are benches and tables to work or eat on. Inside they had art all over the walls giving it an urban ambiance. There is also a window wall to see into the climbing gym next door which I thought was cool. I got myself an oat latte and I was really disappointed since the barista had made such a nice leaf design. My coffee came out tasting sour so it was definitely under extracted and the oat milk itself tasted watery. The latte reminded me of the coffee I get in hotel rooms from a Keurig machine. I would maybe go back to try something else besides the coffee. read more

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I love Spokesman! They have great drinks and for me I love the art style they have inside the cafe. Just a cool spot to hang out

Spokesman has such an eclectic energy that it's hard to stay away (easy parking is also a bonus)! The bright yet cozy spot invites you to sip and stay awhile. Their lattes are my favorite, and they taste like putting on your coziest sweater on a cold day. They offer alcoholic beverages and snacks if in need. Sometimes their parking lot will house cool shit like Austin Flea. So grab a cup and venture over. read more

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Ambiance and decor was unique! You can grab a coffee and sit upstairs with a view of people climbing in the Climbing Center next door. Coffee itself was expensive and mediocre. Music was fun but too loud for actually working. read more

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Dropped in on my way to the Blue Genie Christmas Bazaar and as always, Spokesman Highland didn't disappoint. Delicious coffee, chill ambiance and welcoming baristas! I don't get here often enough. If you are in the area take the time to drop in and enjoy your coffee. read more

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Spokesman highland location is one of the best places to enjoy a nice cup of coffee and study. There are two floors that you can choose to sit at and they typically have open seats around. If you dine in, the baristas give you these cute glass cups to drink from. All in all, the vibe, ambiance and service is top tier and it's conveniently located right next to ACC highland! I usually get their iced caramel latte but they have many different options to chose from. Super dope place, highly recommend! read more

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This place is as Austin as Austin gets. The spray paint decor really works and the space is cozy but a good place to work in if you need a place to study or work remote. The drinks at the Spokesman are excellent. I ordered a caramel iced latte and it was very good. The milk options are on the lower end (whole, almond, oat), but the coffee is clean and flavorful and the caramel sweet enough but not overpowering. That said, prices are on the high side for a drink, especially for the size of the drink. It's definitely treat or entertainment coffee and not an everyday affair. Still, when those times roll around, more than happy to get my pick me up at the Spokesman. read more

Great coffee spot sandwiched between Crux, the Brewtorium, and then Blue Genie off to the side. Parking is a plenty, outside seating is kind of not. It's just a couple picnic benches. Inside you can sit upstairs and overlook Crux. The decor is pretty interesting, it's basically a bunch of graffiti but only in black spray paint. Coffee is pretty solid. I picked up a bag of their Ethiopian beans. It's good but the notes aren't as strong as I hoped. They open relatively late and close early compared to other places. But that's ok because once they close you can move it next door to the Brewtorium! read more

When I first walked into the coffee shop, I was wowed by the graffiti even though I already saw the photos beforehand! Definitely a different vibes than most coffee shops. The baristas were also very friendly! Easy to find parking space as well! Only lacking part would be not much seatings + charging stations. read more

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Grabbed Togo coffee today - pumpkin and ginger seasonal iced latte SO good. Ambiance cool and great service with some good recommendations. Not a ton of seating but we were on our way out anyways! read more

Fantastic coffee and presentation, very cool two-floor space connected to the CRUX climbing centre, nice people. They have some great draft beers and even a canned piquette from the Austin Winery. Espresso comes with a little Rolo... nice touches ! read more

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Checked out this hip little joint this week to have a reading date night with my spouse. It's very neat and I tried their spring special latte with hibiscus and rose! I would say it was pretty good. Not too sweet, just the right amount of syrup and coffee for my liking! The barista also made this beautiful latte art!! A little too loud to read peacefully but I'll definitely be back to check some of their other offerings! Also the staff is very sweet! read more

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Loved their coffee! It was yummy and creamy! The space was whimsical and inviting with friendly baristas! There was also plenty of parking so that was a win! Loved all the fun walls! read more

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Super cute and it's cool that it's connected to crux but I wish there was more seating. The drinks are always so tasty, highly recommend their matcha! Just a personal preference the St.Elmo location just has more room for people to sit and hang whereas this one felt more like grab and go. But at the Highland location there was outdoor bar seating and some picnic tables which was appreciated! The art is very similar to the St.Elmo location but I missed seeing the anime on tv! Ultimately very good vibes but different purposes? Parking was easy! read more

This spot has a very cool vibe. It has patio seating, a loft area that overlooks Crux Climbing gym and a delicious pumpkin spice drink called the "Gordon Ramsey". read more

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Solid spot, just wish it was open a little later. There are two 24/7 coffee shops nearby that get so busy you can't find a seat and having a third place would be nice. That aside, good coffee. read more

Stopped in this afternoon for the first time. This location is great, across from ACC and next to Blue Genie and a climbing gym and brewery. I had an iced mocha, I usually get it with skim milk but they didn't have that so it was extra creamy than I usually get, super delicious. If you stay in for your visit they have glassware to serve drinks In. Nice patio out front, and seating on 2 levels inside. Plenty of room to spread out. Free WiFi. Bike racks in front of the shop and I saw plenty of parking but I bet it's tight on the weekend. Inside had music playing but not too loud. You could have a private conversation with no problem. Covid safety: all employees were masked up, customers need to a mask inside except when eating or drinking. I like this place and it's close to home, I will be back for sure. read more

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Such a unique place! The place from the inside was amazing. Is very impactful as soon as you come in, I do believe it should be a place to check out if your visiting Austin. The coffee is good and the pastries too. Also the baristas were very friendly. Oh and they carry oat milk (I know random haha) read more

It was my first time here. Came in and they had mentioned their expresso machine was down. So I went ahead and order a medium matcha. Got charged for a large matcha and received a small matcha. Good thing I looked at my receipt and went and ask them about it. The music was too loud to have a conversation with my guest. Most likely will not return to this location. The main barista was too busy yapping about random stuff and didn't get my order right the first time. read more

No charge for milk alternatives!!! That's the way it should be. The barista was very sweet here. Sunday afternoon crowd, so not crazy. Will say it's one of the more louder coffee shops as you would just need noise cancelling headphones to focus on here. However, if I wanted to catch up with friends and talk shit you know. This is the place. Got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk because it HIT. Do not know the seating situation upstairs but looked nice. read more

Visiting Austin and found this gem! Great coffee, great music! Definitely coming back to try the beers read more

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My wife and I have been on a question to try as many coffee shops as we can in Austin. Since moving here from Chicago during the summer, we've made our way through our list at a pretty good clip. I'm not sure how Spokesman wasn't on our radar until this week, but boy am I glad we found it. We took advantage of the baby's nap time to walk with her and make the 1.5-mile trek over to their new location off Highland. What we found was an awesome environment, delicious coffee, and two super friendly baristas. Kudos to both of them for the engaging conversation on snow, Houston, and peppermint mochas -- and most importantly, for the delicious coffee. If mgmt is reading this, it was the two baristas whoring on the morning of 1/18. One of them was subbing in from another one of your locations. I can't wait to go back. read more

As a broke college student, I'm always on the search for a good coffee spot where I can set up and study. I was doing a little bit of research as to where I would go and stumbled upon Spokesman on Yelp. The reviews seemed promised, so I thought, "Why not?" and took a bus to get here. The ambiance here is really cool. I love the artwork on the walls and the upstairs study area. However, there are a couple things I'm not really a fan of. There aren't any outlets upstairs and very few downstairs, (2) as to what I could observe. I got matcha, and honestly, I thought it tasted about the same as Lucky Lab's Matcha Lavender. I won't say that I hated the drink because I did like it, but I was a little underwhelmed by the taste of the matcha itself. I knew that it was going to be kind of pricey, but I was a little surprised to see how small it is--maybe like 1 cup worth of drink. If you're going for a cute study area, come here. If you're looking for good drinks, try considering other options. read more

Legit Chai here my tea people. What a joy to watch the barrista make it. Not that syrupy sweet chai out of a box but spicy warm foamy goodness. My hubby said his americano was the good stuff too. The space is edgy modern cool. Small stools are not comfy. Tables super small. Fun to watch the climbing gym. Close to Blue genie if you are out shopping over their next few weeks holiday bazaar. read more

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Visited their new location today and was greeted by two very sweet and welcoming baristas! I got an iced pumpkin spice latte (the gourdon ramsay) because it was such a warm day but I recommend trying it hot for the best experience, especially if you appreciate milk texture and want an enhanced flavor of the spices! (Can't go wrong though!) Same amazing art and vibes as the Elmo location. This space feels a little smaller, but they have an upstairs area. Tables are nice and spaced out, and there's hand sanitizer near the front. :) Stop by if you're in the area! Might be a little difficult to find at first, but if you're on airport, turn on denson dr and then onto Dillard Cir. There's plenty of parking on the street facing the store. read more

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Cool place for coffee, a selection of local beers (including their neighbor Brewtorium's beer!), and snacks. Good place to work-perfectly sized tables for a laptop and coffee. Upstairs seating overlooks climbing place on one side. Some outside seating (with outlets), too. Really friendly folks making the coffee, which is delicious. This may be a new work spot! read more

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They have amazing cold brew! The offer oat milk which is a HUGE plus! They were super friendly, although I might suggest: It was my first time there and I led with "hey, it's my first time here" and the girl at the front didn't bother to suggest a thing. I used to manage a place like this and can tell you that for certain my experience would've been more enjoyable if she would've suggested something. Nonetheless she was super friendly! read more

The latte's are incredible! And the staff is always so nice and welcoming! Very cool environment to work or study. read more

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Great coffee brewed from their own roasted beans. Lots of little tables for doing work both upstairs and downstairs with free wifi and outlets. There was some chill Lo-fi music playing while we were there. Baristas were friendly with customers. Plenty of parking in front and in the side lot. read more

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One of my new favorite places to get coffee. They brought samples into my work and I've started going since then. Im not sure what roast the cold brew is I feel like it's a lighter one but it gives it a nice flavor while black. It's pretty smooth compared to a few places I've been. They serve vegan tacos which is great and delicious, on the flip side their vegan coffee cake isn't that good. Maybe it needs to be warmed up? I'm not sure. The option to choose your espresso for lattes is amazing and one of my favorite things about this place. You can tell the beans here are quality just from opening and smelling inside the coffee bag if you buy one. I'll be coming more often. read more

Spokesman - Mint matcha latte with oatmilk sub choco chips with mocha syrup to make it vegan. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got the iced lavender latte with oat milk, pretty solid. Would like to try more drinks here

This place is awesome! Thursdays are BYOV (Bring Your Own Vinyl). Awesome drinks and super cool vibe

I always get so much work here! Its not too loud and not too quiet, and there's a lot of space to hangout as well. I love their matcha with a pump of vanilla! Shop local! read more

Cool, funky, and minimalistic vibes. Interesting artwork that stands out from the rest! Great food and coffee options (all vegan burritos and tacos, the options were very exciting to me) but I probably would only come to vibe or chat with a friend and not study for long periods of time! The tables are quite small, two laptops would not fit comfortably. The music is really loud and the AC is cold. However there is plenty of shaded outdoor seating with outlets! read more

Although I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to working at coffee shops and haven't many to compare this to, Spokesman has to be my favorite (for now) place for working-not-from-home. Unfortunately, I didn't try the coffee or any of their lattes and can't attest to the validity of the reviews, but I did try tea and one of the vegan burritos! The tea was very refreshing, and the serving was larger than expected. The burrito was a bit subpar, but I was still very happy to pour hot sauce all over it and consume it mindlessly. The staff was super nice, and I really enjoyed the ~vibe~ and watching climbers at Cruz next door through the viewing window upstairs. I didn't see a bathroom when I was there either, so keep that in mind if you plan on staying for a while. There was a group of college kids when I was there also, so it can be a bit distracting if you're not into noise or being disturbed. Regardless, this place is going to be one of my new go-tos! read more

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Cool interior vibes, often overrun by climbers great happy hour, better staff. Cold Brew is legit, beer is good, someday I'll try food someday and I'm sure that's great too read more