Amazing coffee, food, and general vibe. The staff are friendly and our orders are always prompt, accurate and delicious!

I really wanted to like this place. It's literally 5 minutes from my house and I was so excited to try their breakfast yesterday morning. Unfortunately, I found this place to be fairly overpriced and overhyped. I ordered 2 breakfast burritos, both the chicken sausage and the bacon. Both were filled with mostly egg. The "bacon" burrito had a few bacon bits. I would call it "bacon seasoned" as there was no real bacon in it. Keep in mind these burritos are nearly $5-6 after tax/tip each. Unfortunately this type of food labeling scam is pretty standard these days around ATX. I know I may be asking too much here but if you say it's a bacon burrito for $5 , give me a slice of damn bacon. Not sure if I would return. read more

The Hive is not an instagram ready hot spot, and that is part of the appeal. The coffee is good, the employees are friendly and helpful, and while it is often busy on the weekends, you can get a reasonable spot to hunker down if you get there at a reasonable time. Lots of seating around the corner if you want a quieter spot, plenty of group sized seating for meetings or hangouts, etc. It's definitely a growing business, which shows! They upgrade little things here and there over time and are clearly an actual small business and not a larger chain establishment. read more

Ny sandwich was yummy! The service was quick & professional, and the atmosphere is just so inviting! First but definitely not my last time going read more

With two young kiddos often in tow, we are always looking for a great place to take them that also feels like we can have a fun adult time with friends. We discovered The Hive today and it might be the best parents/kids combo we've found in Austin. This is like a coffee shop, bar (with tons of board games and outdoor TVs), and cafe combo! It's a good size with different sections - it even has a little flower garden! The kids play area is at the back so you can choose to sit close by (hello, other parents!) or keep your distance (we don't blame ya!) It's the best of both worlds! Five stars! Thanks for existing, The Hive! We'll be back! read more

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Super cute spot, has a large patio area that is really green and unique! The coffee was good and we got their breakfast sandwiches, which, were ok. They were a tad cold. Next time I want to get there when their breakfast tacos are still being served! read more

The hive is so fun! I have watched it grow over the years'. This is a cute place to go have coffee read and work! It's super cute!

The environment has to be the best I've been to for my son and I to have a relaxed hang out in Austin. I seriously love this place. I've brought other moms and not only are their kids obsessed, they are too! I believe since the owner is a mom herself that it makes this place really hit home with the parents. She gets it. read more

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Well Hello South Austin! Dang. I didn't expect to find a daycare/coffehouse/co-op/meeting space to pop up down in these parts - maybe downtown ATX but here, well, let me say, I'm glad to have you. The Hive has been open for several months and complete. There's a food truck outside, outdoor seating, plenty of parking, great, comfy indoor seating, and great work spaces and conference rooms (which the last you two you can rent). We didn't get to try the food but their coffee was good. It's a very open but quiet and lovely space. You can come work from here and if you have little ones, they'll watch them for you in their kid area - which was fantastic - for a small, hourly fee. While fully operational, the super friendly owner, Shelly, tells us they have some really neat plans for it. Pretty soon they will have live band and you'll be able to rent the outside area after hours. Hell, you'll be able to rent the outside space for your own personal party. I know where I'll be working from on days that I don't feel like working from the office. It's got everything I need. read more

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Just the most charming little spot in south Austin! I love working out back and my favorite drink to enjoy is the matcha latte. Thank you for putting so much love into your space read more

I've been here three times and each visit has been a slightly different experience. The first time took roughly 20 minutes even though I was the only customer, but I was given one of the best iced mocha lattes I've ever had. The second time was pretty straightforward. Fast service and a decent iced mocha latte, though not as good as the first. Today's reason for visiting was the Strawberry Shortcake Latte which was promoted on instagram. I ordered it along with a blueberry muffin (which ended up being the star.) The latte tasted like watered down strawberry Nesquik with hardly any espresso flavor and no shortcake flavor at all. The muffin, on the other hand, was fantastic. Inconsistencies aside, I'll probably still come back for the chill atmosphere and mocha lattes. read more

The Hive - Strawberry shortcake latte and blueberry muffin - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Let's talk about The Hive. The concept is amazing. Especially when you want to take your wife and kid earlier in the day and really enjoy their outdoor area. Kid friendly, well built, plenty of seating, (lacking in high chairs for kids), and well spread out. The execution. Not so good. Overall, friendly staff but no sense of urgency, very unorganized, maybe untrained, and very very slow on delivering an order. We ordered a few pastries, didn't want them warm but they warmed them anyways, two tacos, and two drinks. 40 minutes later we got our order. They gave our muffin to someone else, tacos were cold and lacking in flavor, and one of the pastries they warned basically disintegrated in the bag making it almost inedible. In summary, if you want a chill place to hang with great indoor/outdoor seating, go for it. Just maybe take your own food and drinks if you don't have a while to wait or are really hungry and need to feed your kid. Shame, with a little efficiency/quality training, this place could be amazing. P.S. I was not the only one making comments about quality and wait times. I could hear numerous people outside making identical comments. These things do not go unnoticed. read more

Stopped in on my way out of town while I was visiting from San Antonio- the overnight oats and coffee were to die for. The ambiance was mellow on a Monday morning, and the management was very friendly to my service dog and I; offered a pup-cup! (IYKYK) Unfortunately, my dog and I were asked to move outside as someone must have complained about an animal laying on the ground, indoors. I didn't counter-argue as the staff was so friendly before, and the weather was mild outside; Austin is just getting less weird. read more

Sometimes a place is great for their food/beverages or service and sometimes they're great for the ambiance they establish with the surroundings. While the coffee was good, the strangers we befriended, the eclectic collection of lawn toys and the outside patio set up made for a memorable midday venture out of the house with the kiddo. I noticed they were adding on so I'm excited for what else they come up with! read more

Personally I love their grilled cheese. My only reason for giving it 3 starts instead of 5 is because schedule is so confusing. Recently there was lots of construction and they were not straightforward with their schedule. read more

The best way to start every morning is at the Hive! We have been here for over a month and spent many incredible mornings eating their delicious sausage breakfast burritos, marshmallow flavored coffee, and mango Açaí blueberry smoothies! This place is perfect for remote workers, students and families. The inside is colorful and tasteful! They have local artists selling their jewelry! You will see beautiful pictures of families scattered throughout the cafe. Our favorite activity when we get there is playing Pac-Man in the arcade table and playing Sorry! They have a ton of board games for you and your friends to play! Then when you go outside you will see a HUGE playground and a lovely vegetable garden- every parent's dream backyard! If I had children I would take mine here and hang out with all the parents. The hive sells tshirts too "My coffee is stronger than my toddler!" The owners made this incredible barn jungle gym for children to play on and it's fantastic! This backyard is perfect for outdoor events, movie nights and just spending time with your family. The hive is one of my favorite places to visit in South Austin and I'm definitely going to miss going to it every morning! I'm from New York and New Jersey and I've never had more delicious, mouthwatering breakfast burritos! Definitely need to buy a shirt when I say goodbye today! Highly recommend stopping by and making this destination your favorite breakfast spot! read more

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One of my favorite coffee spots in Austin. I always get an iced caramel macchiato, less sweet. The breakfast tacos are HUGE-- so filling.

Very nice atmosphere and inviting, inclusive digs but the coffee and the presentation are just not good. I really like Espresso drinks and what they offer is over roasted and burnt product. Not much flavor. Also, serving espresso in a paper cup is just wrong. Coffee is for pleasure and the experience, not to just gulp down some caffeine read more

I don't understand the hype, other than a lot of space and a playscape. Food and beverage menu is lackluster. Ambience and aesthetics leave something to be desired. I attempted to book my daughters first birthday here just because of proximity and play space. I got an initial email saying they would be in touch the next business day. I followed up three times- still haven't received a response but did receive an invoice, with no further communication. read more

Cute spot! This is definitely more of a day time spot. It's got a very organic, earthy, garden-y vibe. For some reason I was expecting something a little more hip. The inside feels like an old coffee shop. Service is very friendly. The pastries were delicious! I got a danish and a chocolate croissant. There's a big outdoor area with a table and lots of greenery. Imagine you went and had breakfast in your grandmas backyard - that's pretty much how I'd describe it. Dogs welcome. We went here on a Friday night and it was so quiet we didn't think there was anyone there. Turns out, most of the people were studying! That hopefully gives you a sense of the vibe. Overall very cute spot I'd come back for breakfast or brunch. read more

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The line was way too long to wait, unfortunately. No idea why they only had 1 person working that morning, a few Saturday's ago. We'll try to go back so we can see how the food & service is. read more

The Hive - Fantastic art mural. - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Such a cute place. Ambience is wonderful--I especially love the garden in the back. You can enjoy a coffee or a beer nestled between garden beds filled with flowers which is an experience I never knew I wanted. The inside is also huge with plenty of tables. This would be my go to study spot if I was still in school. read more

The Hive - Garden area - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

The drinks were good but really expensive for what they were. Music bingo was fun and would come back for that. read more

A neighbor and I had coffee, a scone and a breakfast sandwich here for the first time. it was really good, loved the atmosphere, the service was good. The owner is also a neighbor. We will be coming back. read more

We live just around the corner from this place and are so glad we happened upon it! Great vibe: diverse seating options (bar vs table vs couch), plenty of space, and lots of food options! We tried the bean & cheese breakfast taco, the veggie patty breakfast sandwich, and a chocolate croissant. They warmed up all 3, which made them taste even better. The latte and macchiato were both a little too sweet, but still good. With all the events this place hosts, we're excited to go back and try more things off the menu! read more

The Hive - Chocolate croissant, bean & cheese Breakfast Tacos, iced Caramel Macchiato - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's super cute! The coffee and breakfast tacos were as expected. It's alike to any other coffee in town, BUT I loved the environment. The interior is very obviously work-facing and calm while the outdoor is very spacious, open, and relaxing. I'll definitely be returning. read more

The Hive - Indoor - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm always looking for a great coffee with a chill creative setting for meetings and business away from home. The most important is quality of service, coffee and food if any. And this place has high marks in all areas. PS. No masks here. Love it! read more

Really cute place. The Hive has good and cheap food. It's an easy place to just pick up breakfast and go. I called and ordered ahead and it was an easy process. I got the tacos which are standard size. The salsas were really delicious. Two filled me up pretty good. I also got the chai tea latte which was amazing! read more

The Hive - Outside - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is gross - we stopped in for breakfast. The tacos were runny. Limited to no selections for breakfast. Won't be returning

I love the vibe here, they are quick, have good coffee, and partner with local businesses like Dream Bakery (gluten free pastries) to make sure there are options for different dietary preferences on the daily. They also coordinate several events with other businesses. Locals supporting locals is the best. Very supportive with a 'we all rise together' mentality. Annndddd....their Wi-Fi is great. Much love. read more

Brought my toddler and infant for a morning of outdoor fun that also let me have coffee and casual conversation. It was great! My 2.5yo had a blast running around the various playhouses in the back and making friends. My 6mo was clearly envious and itching to join in. The latte was solid, the bacon breakfast taco legit (clearly fresh and warm, good size and well filled for the price), the pumpkin muffin tasty but a big mess to eat. We'll be back! PS--please put more fans and even awnings over the big AstroTurf area. The kids love it but by 9am everyone is melting. The back patio has great fan coverage and shade, but the very littlest kids can't play as well back there and they are the quickest to feel the heat. read more

This little coffee shop popped up shortly after we moved to Austin. It's got a very homey, cozy feel. Perfect spot to do a little work or chat with a friend. Lots of outdoor seating! They serve beer, wine and food in addition to coffee. Today, I picked up a couple of their newly added breakfast tacos-one brisket and one bacon-and a cookie. Hit. The. Spot. Thanks Hive for bringing the small, local coffee shop charm to Way South Austin. read more

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Love the vibe of The Hive! Unlike many coffee shops in ATX this place is rooomy and you can spread out. Inside or out, there are tons of options. Clean space, friendly service, smiles all around. Solid wifi and great coffee. See you there! read more

Great space, good coffee, okay breakfast. I love the location and it is a great spot to meet friends and it is kid friendly. I have only come in the winter, but am excited to go in the spring and try lunch with the food trucks as I have only gone in the morning. read more

We went in the evening, and it was sooo dirty. Sticky tables, with honey, or some type of syrup. It doesn't look like they clean at all. We took our daughter to get some hot chocolate, and the workers seemed unhappy to be there, and kinda rude. Also got a rude look from a customer when my kid was talking loud. Is this place a library? Anyways. read more

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This is a great spot to get away and do so work, or at least that is what I did. The atmosphere is very idillic and the space is clean and nice. I think the coffee was just okay and the food selection was not very vast when I was there. Overall I really enjoyed my time but don't usually visit very frequently. read more

For months I have drove by this place and have been meaning to stop by and yesterday I finally did! I was not disappointed at all! As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is clean and conformable. The owner is extremely nice, and has so much to offer than just coffee! If you are ever in the area and looking for a cool space to hang out, do some work or even chill with friends this is the place to do so while also giving back to a local business. read more

The Hive - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

There are endless positive things to say about this family business and the beautiful new location! Great coffee, yummy food, wine beer, gorgeous garden and lots of other good stuff going on here. I mean what else could you ask for?! read more

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Excellent coffee, delicious tacos especially bacon, and breakfast sandwiches. The perfect place to study. Fast Wi-Fi, outstanding food trucks right outside. Beautiful and spacious outdoors. Full bar with unique cocktails. The nicest people you could hope to find anywhere work here. There is no other place like The Hive, it feels like you're stepping into the imagination of a very creative and hard working owner and team of professionals. Constantly evolving, adding new food and drink options, new windows even, open mics, fun decorations and special events. It's a shining example of why community is so important, and how local businesses can have the greatest impact. read more

I had a matcha latte and it did not taste as what it supposed to taste. It was too much milk and a little tiny bit o matcha. And this is not the first time. I love this place, great service, amazing space but the drinks are not well prepared, at least the way I like them. I have been in the food industry for a while. read more