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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Austin (2026)
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Austin's specialty coffee scene is inseparable from the city's wider creative identity. What started with a handful of roaster-cafes has grown into one of the most vibrant third-wave coffee cultures in the South, and it's still expanding fast.
Downtown Austin serves as the hub, with the highest concentration of specialty shops in the city.
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Houndstooth Coffee
North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Medici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment
Opens 4:30 AM tomorrow
Palomino Coffee
MLK
Southwest-inspired marketplace café serving seasonal specialty menu amid lush greenery and natural light
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Lau Lau
North University
Asian American specialty coffee shop blending traditional flavors with creative seasonal drinks and dim sum pastries
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
Crestview
Neighborhood coffee bar with meticulously sourced beans from trusted small roasters and natural wine program
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPalomino Coffee
MLK
Southwest-inspired marketplace café serving seasonal specialty menu amid lush greenery and natural light
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Anderson's Coffee Co
Rosedale
Long-running local roaster selling their own beans plus extensive brewing gear, mugs, and coffee accessories
Opens Monday 9:00 AM
Praxis Coffee Roasters
Mercado Heights
Coffee roaster and truck serving single-origin Texas beans with knowledgeable staff in South Austin
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowThe Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
Crestview
Neighborhood coffee bar with meticulously sourced beans from trusted small roasters and natural wine program
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 77Houndstooth Coffee
North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMedici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment
Opens 4:30 AM tomorrowPalomino Coffee
MLK
Southwest-inspired marketplace café serving seasonal specialty menu amid lush greenery and natural light
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowAnderson's Coffee Co
Rosedale
Long-running local roaster selling their own beans plus extensive brewing gear, mugs, and coffee accessories
Opens Monday 9:00 AMPraxis Coffee Roasters
Mercado Heights
Coffee roaster and truck serving single-origin Texas beans with knowledgeable staff in South Austin
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
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North Burnet
Austin third-wave staple with house and reserve drip options, quality espresso, and barista-crafted latte art
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMedici Coffee
Bergstrom
Austin roaster brewing specialty coffee since 2006 with single-origin offerings and custom brewing equipment
Opens 4:30 AM tomorrowMozart's Coffee Roasters
Westfield
In-house roaster since 1993 flame-roasting signature blends on Lake Austin, with lakeside patio seating and live music events
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowThe Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
Crestview
Neighborhood coffee bar with meticulously sourced beans from trusted small roasters and natural wine program
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Mercado Sin Nombre
Holly
Impact-driven café spotlighting specialty Mexican coffee from small farms alongside creative maíz criollo offerings
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Houndstooth Coffee
Rogers Hill
Austin roaster outpost in Rogers Hill with well-trained baristas and varied brewing options in a work-friendly space
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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