Growing up in Seattle has made me a bit of a coffee snob! So, I’ve been on the hunt for the best of the best in Austin. If you’re planning a trip or an Austin local, take a peek & be sure to add some of these to your list!
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Let me tell you a secret….the hype about Desnudo is REAL & 1000% true! Juan & Sergio has created something truly spectacular with their Colombian coffee trucks. I could go on and on about what I love about Desnudo but here are my highlights: ...
Desnudo Coffee: East Austin
At the other end of the pedestrian bridge sits mañana’s downtown location. With rotating specials, mañana always draws me back to try something new. My favorite order is the iced Rosemary Latte. The herbal notes are refreshing and layered without ove...
mañana
Need a pick-me-up for your SoCo stroll? Stop in at Little Brother. It’s a no-nonsense coffee window with the sweetest staff who have truly mastered their craft. Grab a cold brew on a hot summer day, pair it with a kolache, and you’re ready to shop ’t...
Little Brother Coffee & Kolaches
I may be a little biased since Strangelove is on my way to the office… but it is that girl. The staff is incredibly kind, their iced lattes never miss, and if you stick around later in the day, the wine is just as good.
Strangelove Coffee & Wine
There’s truly nothing terrible about this spot, only things to love! My go-to is the grapefruit brown sugar iced latte…stay with me here. The bright citrus paired with deep brown sugar somehow just works—it’s like a brûléed grapefruit with a shot of ...
Terrible Love
There are Merit locations all over Central Texas, but the S. Lamar spot in Austin holds a special place in my heart. It was the very first coffee shop I visited after moving to ATX!
Their seasonal drops never miss, with favorites like the Harvest L...
Merit Coffee
Located in the Carpenter Hotel, Carpenter Coffee Bar is my go-to stop after a morning at Zilker. My favorite order? The Iced Ladybird Latte: vanilla syrup and a touch of orange zest create the perfect sweet-and-zesty zip!
Carpenter Coffee Bar
Noble Joe is a tried-and-true stop when Nash and I hit the trail! I love their Toasted Vanilla Oat Latte. It sounds sweet, but it’s perfectly balanced with strong espresso, creamy oat milk, and just a hint of sweetness. Bonus: they always offer Nash ...
Noble Joe Coffee Co.
I love a good coffee truck, and Freewheelin’ is a top pick! Never had a bad order: drip, seasonal latte, you name it. Bonus points: we’re working on getting Nash on their frequent doggo visitors board! 🐶☕
Freewheelin' Coffee
Civil goat up on Manor is a go to not only for coffee but also for delicious breakfast sammies! The espresso in every drink is so pronounced making it a coffee lovers dream.