The cutest little spot to get coffee in Mueller!…read more Baristas are so nice and friendly and their coffee is always so spot on. Great place to chill if you're in the neighborhood to grab a quick cup of coffee or just relax.

The Mueller area is so friggin cool. The walkability of it and the interconnectedness of it makes…read moreit ideal for people to live. What's important in a neighborhood community like Mueller is a decent coffee shop. While in the area for lunch, my buddy and I made a stop to get some coffee and fuel us through the rest of the day. Bottega is one of the select few coffee shops in Mueller, so we gave it a shot. I got myself a hot Lavender Latte and my buddy got a cinnamon latte. The drinks were decent. Not anything too special or anything wretched, but decent. If I lived in the area, I could see myself swinging by, especially with how easy it is to access their walk-up window. They have two little spaces to work and chill plus a few outdoor seats. Overall, it's a comfortable spot and a good space if you live in the Mueller area. RIYL: Mueller-area coffee.

bee's knees sweet cream latte and thai brew were really good!! will definitely be returning!read more

As an avid Yelp reviewer, I am also an avid Yelp user. If I am in an area looking for the best XYZ,…read moreI put faith in my peers reviews as I would hope they would put faith in mine. While exploring the many museums across the University of Texas campus, a quick caffeine break was needed for my girlfriend and we were overwhelmed by the number of options on The Drag. It makes sense that there are plenty of places to choose from because of the large number of UT students. Everyone needs a little coffee in their lives. One of the highest reviewed ones with a large pool of ratings was Lucky Lab Coffee and after checking a few quick reviews, we decided to give it a chance. Lucky Lab has five locations in Austin (four on campus) and one location in Dripping Springs. The one we were at off The Drag was their flagship. This location serves a little bit of everything from sandwiches to pastries, salad to quiche, and of course, coffee. As we walked inside the flagship, it is easy to notice how tight the space is. There is very little seating inside at their bar, but they make up for it with plenty of shaded outdoor space that is perfect for a nice day. Scanning their menu, we landed on some drinks from their winter menu. I was intrigued by their Pomegranate Rosemary Latte while my girlfriend tried their Ginger Spice Mocha. We got them both iced. First, it is interesting to see the fusion of pomegranate and rosemary in a latte. I was intrigued by those flavors. Their drink sizes are 12 oz, 16 oz, and 20 oz, each adding an additional 50 cents to each upgrade. All milk alternatives cost 1 dollar. It was only a short wait to get our coffees and the cup with the little lab on it was cute. I think specialty drinks have an opportunity to be amazing and one of a kind or the worst drink imaginable. This pomegranate rosemary latte did not fall into either category exactly, but leaned more toward the latter. I love pomegranates and I always appreciate how earthy rosemary can be in a coffee. One of my favorite lattes I have ever had has rosemary in it. This was just not working for me. I shamefully did not finish my coffee. As for my girlfriend, she did not like her ginger spice mocha. I could not imagine gingerbread syrup not working in a mocha, but after trying it myself it was not for me either. It seems like a perfect match, but here the gingerbread is competing with the chocolate and instead of complementing each other they clash. She told me that the flavors were "un-mocha like". She drank less than half of her coffee before tossing it as well. Neither of us wanted to dislike Lucky Lab. They seem well established and I felt like they were trustworthy based on reviews, but I wonder what these previous reviewers were tweaking on or what magical concoction of coffee granted from heaven above they were sipping on because we were distraught by how disappointing these drinks were. I would like to give Lucky Lab Coffee Co the benefit of the doubt and say that maybe the specialty drinks were not up to par with their traditional beverages. However, the almost 30 different syrup options on their wall make me feel they lack a little focus and try too hard to stand out. They lose what makes a coffee good, which is coffee. I want to say I will give them a second shot in the future to see if it was just an off day or a bad beverage pick. Too many shots turns a Lucky Lab into Old Yeller. The lab needs to be put on a leash before I think about returning. RIYL: options

We stopped in on a rare rainy day in Austin before heading to breakfast. It's walking distance from…read moreour house and across the street (on an angle) from our dog's favorite pet store, Paws on Chicon. We've been wanting to check out this shop for quite sometime and finally had the chance. From the minute we walked in the door the vibe was on! Our barista, Litsa was incredible! She was fun and bouncy and had so much positive energy. She even helped me create a concoction of sorts. Like most, lavender is my go-to. But, I also wanted toasted marshmallow and so I was torn. She suggested a combo of the two for my cappuccino (with oat milk of course). Wow! It was spectacular. I was so beyond miserable when I walked in the door (the rain) and she turned things around for me within 30 seconds of interacting. Her positivity and kindness were through the roof! My cappuccino concoction...so good I think it should be a menu feature! The banana guard iced latte my boyfriend got was equally as delicious. It was like an ice cream treat for grown-ups. Everything about the shop is so welcoming. Warm lighting, comfortable seating, and spacious. So much for the eye to take in as they have offerings from local artists and craftspeople for sale. A mini store if you will. All lined neatly on wall hanging shelves. They've got candles, pottery, jewelry, clothing, etc. All the goodies you'd expect to find at a gift and craft, artisan shop. Fitting since the drinks they put out are liquid art. Since it's about a ten-minute walk from home, it'll definitely be a new stop when going to the pet store. Wonderful experience on a dreary day.

Getting here was easy, parking looks limited though. Luckily someone was just pulling away as we…read morewere arriving. This place is full vegan and tip free (as is included in the price) I got a dirty chai latte with oat milk. It tasted very natural, like the oatmeal was handmade or something. Very natural and creamy. The inside was very colorful, decorated, with many shops from artists in the Austin area. There was plenty of seating. The only thing is that it is very pricy and I didn't get an itemized receipt in the text, so I'm not sure exactly how much the drinks, tax, and tip were. I liked this place, and would come back in the future!

Don't get me wrong, this is a great place to hangout in the neighborhood. But, often times in the…read moremorning if I forget to charge my phone / notebook I feel like I am in big trouble! Cons - no usual power outlets, use power banks instead in exchange for ID.. :( Environment friendliness - doesn't have BYO / Personal cup discount - has separate trash and recycle bins inside the backyard Pros - happy hour: 4-7pm, $2 mug beer on Mondays - has sufficient tall seats - has photobooth inside, make memories - Plenty of seating inside, front and in the backyard with various setting, love it :) - Parking up and downhill, usually, no trouble - wifi (details below) and restroom WiFi SSID: RadioRosewood-Guest password: cocktails

This place is very different from its predecessor, Try Hard. The latter was a combination coffee…read moreshop and vinyl seller, definitely a prototypical "east Austin" shop, leaning in on the sadly vanishing "Keep Austin Weird" principle. Radio Rosewood wants to keep the party going all day and late into the night, offering food outside of "goes with coffee" and a beautifully appointed bar. Having said this, I just needed coffee, so my review is going to focus on that. The featured coffees here are roasted by their own RCB Roasters, and my selection was their Ethiopian Guji, promising some nice acidity and brightness from its lighter leaning roast profile. The coffee "space" is compact here, but they're using good gear and seem to have the staff to use it well. My espresso was served with sparking water, and was just as I'd hoped, a bright cup with citrus acidity that was well structured, but not overly acidic or bitter at all. It was a winner all around. I'll have to get back in for an adult beverage on my next visit, but I was pleased to see that us coffee lovers can still get a good "fix" here!

Figure 8 has a cool, relaxed, cozy vibe to it. A true neighborhood coffee shop in the best way…read more I was in and out in less than 10 minutes with a delicious cortado and a bag of beans in hand. I consider myself pretty picky when it comes to espresso and Figure 8 makes some of the best I've had in Austin. I prefer their beans for my machine at home as well.

Loved my cafe latte and a mushroom cheese croissant. Reasonable pricing but not a '$' place right?…read moreThe latte was ~$6 and croissant was ~$5 so it's close to '$$' cafe. Kudos to ambiance , felt cozy vibes with plants and coffee beans all over the place with a nice outdoor seating area with plants and string lights! Free WiFi and ideal for travel nomads?! 3 star rating because the waitresses/cashiers were so distracted and they kept talking while not getting my coffee ready?! They don't callout the order so it was hard to take them and of course couldn't ask since they were busy talking. While billing my order, I was literally pointing my croissant for a good 2 mins and they didn't take my order.

Cherrywood CH is one of my absolute fave spots to frequent. It's a fantastic place to meet a friend…read moreand grab a bite, or to bring your laptop or book and be productive. The music can be loud so bring headphones if you like. I can't get enough of their tacos-their tofu is so darn delicious, and paired with their black beans, potatoes and red salsa is chef's kiss! I love that they have a great variety on their menu, and vegetarians/vegans have hearty options to choose from! Their patio is large and divine; there is often live music out there on the weekends. Accessibility: wheelchair accessible front door and bathroom. Varied table heights.

Had their special - Iced Thai Brew for $5 Great place to…read morehangout and get work done. Chocolate croissant was very good! Will have to try other menu items

I enjoyed the drinks here! There weren't too many people and got our drinks quickly. There were a…read morefew students here and there as the college is nearby so seating can be hard. My friends and I got the uji matcha, superfruit green tea, and taro with creme brulee. The drinks were pretty good and not too sweet! I got the uji matcha but I wish there was more of the creme bruleee for the taro drink.

The quality has really gone down. The restrooms are filthy…read more The sink, the toilet and the floor are all disgusting. There was no one when I ordered using the kiosk, yet they didn't bother making my drink. Both employees were doing something else. There's nothing premium about their matcha. It's premixed and already sweetened. Premium matcha doesn't come sweetened... This will be my last time here

Open faced summer sando was light, the oyster mushrooms sent this Sammie into sensational. Smoked…read morehalf chicken, the juiciness of this bird was something I have never experienced thus far. Seasoned perfectly, with the spring salad to balance this meat dish. Now, my favorite of our meals...Peachy Italian sammie, with some goat cheese to schmear on. The focaccia was an exhibition in itself, with the softness and the thin crunch, just yum! Arugula slaw, sweet peppers, the meats....this is just a beautiful dish. Fresh ginger beer on tap? GTFOOH.....what a treat on a summer evening. So glad we chose a new place for us to dig in at, it did not disappoint. Backyard patio was just adorable, but we sat inside. Staff was exceptional and friendly, with kind and lovely smiles!

I ordered the Smoked Redfish Toast. This was surprisingly incredibly delicious and filling. It was…read morea tad on the sour side with the dill and lemon, but I still really enjoyed the fish and texture of the toast. Be careful of the birds here. There are a lot of birds that hang around, and one swooped in and stole the bun off my friend's breakfast sandwich LOL. Our waiter was kind enough to bring her a replacement bun, so don't worry if it happens to you! There's a lot of seating too. I would definitely recommend coming on a sunny morning as the seating is essentially all outdoors. Overall, good vibes.