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Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge

Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge

Coffee Shop, Lounge, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
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Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge
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    Ranked #6 for espresso in Austin
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    The experts at Serious Eats and Austin Chronicle recommend this place
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    • Austin Chronicle
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    Bethany H.
    "Get the Long Island iced coffee, but just one."(7 Tips)
    Brian F.
    "The dark chocolate espresso martinis are outstanding!"(4 Tips)
    Cris D.
    "The s'mores are great and fun !!!"(24 Tips)
    Kevin K.
    "Tomato &mozzarella panini is delicious and comes with a free coffee."(10 Tips)
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  • Pearson - Always Learning
    Pearson - Always LearningFebruary 28, 2014
    Coffee shop with free wi-fi. Right in the heart of the Warehouse District
  • Courtney P.
    Courtney PowellMarch 2, 2014
    The perfect spot for a drink outside on a sunny day!
  • Nitinheart icon on user image
    NitinJune 13, 2015
    Long Island iced coffees made by Ryan will get you where you need to be
  • Kevin K.
    Kevin KramerAugust 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Lunch special deal is awesome. Tomato &mozzarella panini is delicious and comes with a free coffee.
  • Nicole Y.
    Nicole YaleJune 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great spot for delish weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas, people watching & roasting smores tableside.
  • Gauri M.
    Gauri ManglikMarch 9, 2012
    Sweet cafe with space and wifi. Good place for meetings over coffee. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Nikki J.
    Nikki JonesOctober 15, 2009
    Best place to go on a date! Cute, dark and cozy, you can roast s'mores at your own table or sip on a yummy French hot chocolate (and yes, there's liquor in it!)
  • Kelly A.
    Kelly AMay 30, 2016
    The dark chocolate espresso martinis are decadent!
  • Loku Austin
    Loku AustinJune 2, 2012
    Ask for the table-side s'mores and try not to burn the place down. More info: http://bit.ly/LUEUN4
  • Amanda Rose
    Amanda RoseSeptember 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Music is a little loud for conversation in the afternoon, but drinks are delish, happy hour 4-7=awesome and Internet is FAST:)
  • Ashley C.
    Ashley CourtneyNovember 29, 2012
    The plum halcyon cosmopolitan is delicious!
  • Meagan ♑.
    Meagan ♑August 25, 2014
    Cool place. Long island iced coffees are delicious.
  • Y B.
    Y BJanuary 27, 2012
    Best iced-toddy coffee in the city. The hummus is a wee bit overpriced but still delicious.
  • Jennifer
    JenniferDecember 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The espresso milkshake may appear in your dreams. Frequently. It's that good. Be warned.
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin MarksMarch 10, 2012
    Great breakfast hangout during sxsw, has wifi, coffee, power and geeks
  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WilesAugust 25, 2018
    Long Island iced coffee is dangerous 😎
  • Cris D.heart icon on user image
    Cris DuqueNovember 23, 2012
    The s'mores are great and fun !!! And the music is good !
  • ItGirl
    ItGirlApril 11, 2012
    Try the Long Island Iced Coffee. You'd spend more on booze at a bar to get this buzz.
  • Barron R.heart icon on user image
    Barron RothMarch 25, 2014
    Sure, the coffee was great. You know what's better, the MUSIC!
  • Brionne G.
    Brionne GriffinSeptember 21, 2014
    You get an animal cracker with your coffee drink 😬
  • Brandon F.
    Brandon FullerFebruary 25, 2012
    finishing up the final video edits for The Color Run Austin... great place to do such things while having multiple adult beverages!
  • Bethany H.
    Bethany HawkinsAugust 31, 2013
    Get the Long Island iced coffee, but just one. Super sweet.
  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexAugust 2, 2015
    S’mores & cocktails!!!
  • Sierra P.
    Sierra PesekOctober 20, 2013
    Long Island Iced coffee for a good buzz :)
  • Andres N.heart icon on user image
    Andres NovoaNovember 4, 2015
    Their peppermint white hot-cocoa tastes like Christmas in a cup!
  • Rodrigo M.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo MorenoFebruary 23, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Best bartenders and drinks in town. Try the expresso martini!!
  • Robheart icon on user image
    RobMay 30, 2023
    A bit dirty. Operating at all hours clearly has its drawbacks
  • Matt M.heart icon on user image
    Matt MakerFebruary 23, 2019
    friendly and helpful staff
  • emile s.
    emile swainMarch 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Without a doubt the best coffee in town. Then come back later for a beer.
  • Mariana v.heart icon on user image
    Mariana valgarJuly 17, 2015
    Smores, Chai tea👌🏾
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SDecember 13, 2011
    They have a cigarette bar which is awesome! The hipsters are not so awesome
  • Shannan R.
    Shannan RiemerFebruary 22, 2013
    Terrific Latte, great people watching spot.
  • Genevieve W.
    Genevieve WillisMarch 10, 2018
    The ATX Migas taco is 💯👌🏼
  • Tantek Ç.heart icon on user image
    Tantek ÇelikMarch 16, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Never mind the bar bars, this place is open til 3am! Take advantage of it.
  • aTyler K.
    aTyler KehlMay 6, 2013
    I love the atmosphere and the great music!
  • Cruce S.
    Cruce SaundersMay 22, 2012
    Thai Iced Coffee - two espresso shots, condensed milk - worthy summer pick up
  • Roger W.heart icon on user image
    Roger WillisFebruary 5, 2015
    Awesome atmosphere and coffee.
  • ItsMsRandom
    ItsMsRandomFebruary 2, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Try their mojito, it's one of if not THE best in Austin.
  • Colinheart icon on user image
    ColinFebruary 14, 2015
    The S'mores are so fun!
  • Jacob S.
    Jacob SloanMarch 14, 2014
    Get your pick-me-up from the Vietnamese coffee.
  • Frankie G.
    Frankie GravesDecember 30, 2012
    French toast for brunch is a must!
  • Simon W.
    Simon WillisonMarch 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The espresso milkshakes are delicious and energising.
  • Daniele M.heart icon on user image
    Daniele MarquesMarch 13, 2013
    The turkey brie panini is pretty awesome.
  • RiemerResidential
    RiemerResidentialApril 3, 2013
    good latte and GREAT people watching.
  • Examiner.com
    Examiner.comMay 23, 2011
    Coffee house atmosphere with delicious desserts like the famous s'mores. Read more
  • 🦋 Christy G.
    🦋 Christy GoldfederFebruary 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Good salad and wifi for a working lunch.
  • Melay M.heart icon on user image
    Melay MApril 23, 2018
    S’mores the staff a little bit slow
  • Avery H.heart icon on user image
    Avery HomerJune 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    These people never smile. I am a miss the halcyon of old. Grungy and happy people. Its a yuppy nightmare nowadays.
  • Andrew L.heart icon on user image
    Andrew LicariDecember 19, 2014
    The s'mores are so good
  • Bryan G.
    Bryan GreenDecember 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the peanut butter hot chocolate. So awesome.
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Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge
218 W 4th St (at Lavaca St.)
Austin, TX 78701
United States
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HALCYON (HAL-SEE-YON): ADJ - PEACEFUL, CAREFREE, UNTROUBLED, PROSPEROUS Coffeehouse by day, bar & lounge by night where you can always relax and find your own personal “halcyon”.
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Open until 3:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu
    • 7:00 AM–2:00 AM
  • Fri
    • 7:00 AM–3:00 AM
  • Sat
    • 8:00 AM–3:00 AM
  • Sun
    • 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
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(512) 472-9637
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HalcyonDowntown
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@halcyon78701
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Live Music
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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