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Austin's specialty coffee scene has grown as fast as the city itself — from Cuvée's East Austin roastery to Houndstooth's downtown precision bar, the Texas capital is now a genuine specialty destination.

Top Cafés (13)

Flat Track Coffee

90GS

Austin, United States

East Austin roastery named for the racing circuit — the single-origin espresso program and the moto-aesthetic make it the neighbourhood's most distinctly Texan specialty café.

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Medici Roasting

90GS

Austin, United States

West Campus roastery serving UT Austin's most discerning coffee drinkers with a precision filter program and direct-trade sourcing built for students who want more than dining-hall drip.

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Greater Goods Coffee

90GS

Austin, United States

East Austin roastery with a philanthropic model baked into every bag — the direct-trade sourcing and the transparent give-back program make the coffee taste even better.

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Radio Coffee & Beer

80GS

Austin, United States

South Lamar's beloved outdoor café and beer garden — the massive dog-friendly patio, the rotating guest roasters, and the live music make it Austin specialty in its most social form.

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Spokesman Coffee

80GS

Austin, United States

South Austin's most quietly excellent specialty café — the curated guest roaster program and the focused brew bar reward regulars who know where to look.

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Houndstooth Coffee Domain

80GS

Austin, United States

Houndstooth's Domain outpost extends the Congress Ave bar's rotating specialty roster into North Austin — the same rigorous roaster curation in a different part of the city.

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Thunderbird Coffee

80GS

Austin, United States

Clarksville neighbourhood café with a reliably rotating specialty program and an outdoor patio that captures Austin's morning ritual at its most unhurried.

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Wright Bros. Brew & Brew

80GS

Austin, United States

East Austin's dual-threat destination for specialty coffee and craft beer — the guest roaster pour-overs during the day give way to Texas craft drafts at night.

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Figure 8 Coffee Projectory

80GS

Austin, United States

East Austin specialty café with a meticulous guest roaster rotation and a backyard patio that captures Austin's laid-back expertise perfectly.

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Fleet Coffee

80GS

Austin, United States

Drive-up window café that redefined what convenience specialty coffee could look like — the rotating guest roasters and the Webberville patio are both unmissable Austin institutions.

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Merit Coffee

80GS

Austin, United States

San Antonio roastery's Austin flagship with a precision filter program and the most technically accomplished espresso in downtown — where Texas specialty coffee grows up.

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Epoch Coffee

80GS

Austin, United States

Austin's most legendary 24-hour café — Epoch's North Loop location has fuelled late-night creative sessions and early-morning coffee pilgrimages for over fifteen years.

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Houndstooth Coffee

80GS

Austin, United States

Downtown Austin specialty bar with a rotating roster of the country's finest roasters — the Congress Ave address puts world-class filter coffee steps from the State Capitol.

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Further Reading

For long-form city guides and journalism, we recommend:

Sprudge: Austin Guide ↗