10 Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Austin

Radix House Coffee is a coffee truck with an extensive drink menu, including drip coffee, iced coffee, nitro cold brew and specialty lattes such as Blue Dream and Rad Brew. It also serves breakfast burritos, pastries and gluten-free sweet treats. The truck’s distinctive setting and stated support for PTSD advocacy and animal rescue give the stop a community-minded identity.

Terrible Love is a small Austin coffee shop in a former school boiler room, pairing distinctive surroundings with espresso drinks such as the Terrible Latte and grapefruit brown sugar latte. Outdoor seating and occasional food pop-ups add places to linger, while the drinks are the main draw. Early visits may be preferable for guests trying to avoid a longer ordering queue.

Flora Coffee & Culture is a specialty coffee shop offering rotating coffee origins and processes, house-made syrups and creative drinks such as black sesame and sage-flavored lattes. The shop also hosts coffee-learning opportunities and can prepare a pour-over flight. Its calm, comfortable setting suits people interested in both carefully prepared coffee and coffee culture.

Desnudo Coffee is a Latino-owned coffee shop in a food truck park, serving house-roasted coffee, specialty lattes, tea, breakfast and desserts. Its menu includes distinctive drinks such as brown sugar miso, shoyu butterscotch and guayaba matcha. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, takeaway and dog-friendly areas make it suitable for casual visits, laptop work and groups.

Dear Diary Coffee is a vegan coffee shop in Austin serving specialty coffee, matcha, vegan drinks and treats, with gluten-free food options. It sells locally made gifts and products from local artists, and hosts community activities including a Sunday open mic. The menu lists espresso drinks, cold brew, seasonal specials and a coffee option made for children, while the shop publishes weekday and weekend hours.

Rocket Coffee ATX & Pastries is a family-owned Austin coffee shop serving specialty drinks made with 100% certified organic and fair-trade beans. Its menu includes espresso beverages, local bakery items, Belgian waffles, mini cupcakes, Italian sodas and retail coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating, a cozy atmosphere and dog-friendly outdoor space make it a fit for neighborhood coffee stops or relaxed laptop time.

Spokesman Coffee is an Austin roast house serving craft coffee, wine, draft beer and food in an artsy, divey-feeling setting. It suits people who want to journal, study or work, as well as visitors looking for evening beer or cider. The space offers many tables, strong Wi-Fi and outlets at nearly every seat, with kolaches and food trucks among the food options.

Merfolk’s Specialty Coffee is a small Austin coffee shop with a whimsical, fantasy-inspired atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, large tables and steady Wi-Fi. Its specialty drinks can be adjusted to half-sweet, and staff explain the menu and make recommendations. The shop suits coffee drinkers, remote workers, study sessions, families and casual meetups.