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Best Austin Coffee Shops
Dolce Vita Gelato & Espresso is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

1. Dolce Vita Gelato & Espresso

4222 Duval St, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Hancock · 64 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Dare I say my favorite? The cafe is charming. I love to sit outside both winter and summertime (they have heaters when it's cold). Nutella gelato! Sorberitas! Best hummus plate! Dates + Studying.

Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

2. Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe

2908 Fruth St (at W 29th St), Austin, TX
Bar · North University · 186 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Not the place to make a quick stop. Spider House is all about good food and good company. Service is slow. Great for studying and socializing, but it is loud. Food not best, but pie, queso, hummus.

Rio Rita is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

3. Rio Rita

1308 E 6th St (at Navasota St), Austin, TX
Bar · 104 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Embodies grungy, chic vibe of East Sixth. Quiet, dark. I went when it was raining and sat outside. Not necessarily best for studying due to the dark lighting, but a great place to chill. Laid back.

Epoch Coffee is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

4. Epoch Coffee

8.7
221 W North Loop Blvd (At Chesterfield Ave.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · North Loop · 127 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Open 24 hours and carries Quack's baked goods! Very limited seating, so you often have to sit with a stranger. People sitting inside are here to study.

Bennu Coffee is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

5. Bennu Coffee

8.0
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Poquito St.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · 127 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Limited seating and parking, but great study spot. Many people toil away here, so it is comforting to see you aren't the only stressed out college student. Great pizza. Biscotti, meh. No free refills.

Mozart's Coffee is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

6. Mozart's Coffee

9.2
3825 Lake Austin Blvd (at Enfield Rd.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · West Austin · 249 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Beautiful on Lake Austin. Tons of outdoor seating and plethora of desserts! Bottomless coffee is offered but it gets cold pretty quickly. The desserts and ambience are the thing here, not the coffee.

Texas Expresso is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

7. Texas Expresso

6.9
2110 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · University of Texas-Austin · 13 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Hidden gem on UT campus. It's in the alumni center and is a full service coffee shop and cafe. Reasonably priced coffee drinks and healthy lunch options. Comfy study seating. Great meeting place.

Austin Java is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

8. Austin Java

1608 Barton Springs Rd (at Kinney Ave.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Zilker · 95 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: This is the most well rounded coffee shop! Great for lunch, casual dates, and studying. I prefer the breakfast options here. They have great daily deals and bottomless coffee.

Cherrywood Coffeehouse is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

9. Cherrywood Coffeehouse

8.8
1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Upper Boggy Creek · 127 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: So comfy on a rainy day. There's something about the East Side in Austin. Great for breakfast and lunch.

Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

10. Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe

2908 Fruth St (at W 29th St), Austin, TX
Bar · North University · 186 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: For a great cup of coffee and cheap breakfast tacos, hit Spiderhouse up, though outside table service doesn't start until 10 AM.

Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge is one of Best Austin Coffee Shops.

11. Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge

8.6
218 W 4th St (at Lavaca St.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 194 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Ideal for socializing. The coffee is excellent (I favor the skim cappucino) and the food is equally delicious. Live music and alcoholic coffee drinks makes it a great evening hang out. NO STUDYING.