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.

Great spot in this part of Austin. Coffee is excellent and the breakfast tacos are tremendous…read more Highly recommended.

While I genuinely love small businesses and wish them all the success, this one has issues with…read morepest control and cleanliness that need to be addressed. Unlike other businesses, this one doesn't seem to have proper pest control in place. For the past few days, I've noticed roaches in the store every morning around the tall tables near front door - some dead, others alive and crawling around. I was particularly bothered today and took some photos, which are attached. Isn't pest control essential for a venue serving food and beverages? The areas underneath the tall tables near the front door are often dirty, with dead roaches left near the entrance for days without being cleaned up.

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!

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 ‍

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.

Stopped in to grab some espresso for some Martini's. The service was quick and the espresso was…read morefantastic. We will keep in our rotation of places for sure!

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.

Employees were really nice. This cafe was located inside a hotel, so there were lots of seats in…read morethe lobby which had a really nice interior and lots of comfortable seats. I got a strawberry matcha latte and it was really good. Would definitely go again.

The best matcha I have had in my entire life! So so so delicious and fresh! The barista was really…read morekind as well so that's always a plus!

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!

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!

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon, plenty of seating options and space to peruse their tea…read moreofferings. The space isn't huge so I could see it being pretty hectic and not relaxing when they're busier on weekends. We found the service to be super friendly and helpful! Overall had a great experience, I'm not the biggest tea person and don't have a discerning palette for tea, but I love trying wide variety of new things so going for a flight of different teas certainly caught my attention. I liked that the flavors were pretty bold and easy to interpret. Given the quantity of tea the prices feel very reasonable. If you're even mildly open to tea I'd definitely recommend giving them a try, but I'd err on the side of going when they're less busy

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!