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The best coffee shops in Austin

Desnudo Coffee: South Lamar leads our ranking for coffee shops in Austin. It is named most often by local critics and food writers. Summer Moon Coffee and Houndstooth Coffee come next.

  1. 1Desnudo Coffee: South LamarReaders' runner-up, 2026
  2. 2Summer Moon CoffeeReaders' choice, 2026
  3. 3Houndstooth CoffeeNamed by Austin American-Statesman

485 coffee shops are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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The top 6

How we rank

  1. 1Desnudo Coffee: South Lamar

    Coffee shop · Austin
    • Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for coffee shops, voted by readers [1]
    • Austin American-Statesman (2026): “Desnudo Coffee carries the muscle memory of home.” [2]
    • On Austin Food Adventures's coffee shops list (2026) [3]
    • The Infatuation (2023): “Everyone's waiting for Desnudo Coffee, a tiny, family-run trailer operation that's built a reputation for high-quality coffee, excellent execution, and friendly service.” [4]
    Where
    1904 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
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  2. 2Summer Moon Coffee

    Coffee shop · Buda
    • Won Best of ATX 2026 for coffee shops, voted by readers [1]
    • #42 on So Much Life's coffee shops list (2018) [5]
    Where
    316 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
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  3. 3Houndstooth Coffee

    Coffee shop · Austin
    • Austin American-Statesman (2026): “Houndstooth doesn't try to overwhelm you.” [2]
    • #1 on The Austin Things's coffee shops list (2026) [6]
    • The Infatuation (2023): “One of the OGs in the "third-wave coffee" scene in Austin, Houndstooth has been around for well over a decade, in that time expanding to multiple locations across the city.” [4]
    • Eater Austin (2015): “With five Austin-area coffee shops to choose from (this in Rosedale and the others in downtown, Rock Rose, Chestnut, and near the MLK-183 neighborhood)” [7]
    Where
    4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756-3406
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  4. 5Fleet Coffee

    Coffee shop · Austin
    • Austin American-Statesman (2026): “Fleet spreads its love for coffee across several locations, but the downtown outpost is the one to know.” [2]
    • #5 on The Austin Things's coffee shops list (2026) [6]
    • The Infatuation (2023): “Fleet Coffee captures that magical moment in the form of a Fruity Pebble cortado, made with cereal milk.” [4]
    • #29 on So Much Life's coffee shops list (2018) [5]
    Where
    2427 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
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More coffee shops in Austin

164 more · A to Z
  1. Another Broken Egg Cafe
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    Another Broken Egg Cafe

    Cafe · Austin
    Where
    9600 S I-35 Frontage Rd Ste. 96C-100, Austin, TX 78748
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  2. Bouldin Creek Cafe
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    Bouldin Creek Cafe

    Coffee shop · Austin
    Where
    1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
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  3. Polyphonic Coffee
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    Polyphonic Coffee

    Coffee shop · Austin
    Where
    12000 Menchaca Rd Building 2, Austin, TX 78748
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  4. Radix House Coffee Shop

    Coffee shop · Austin

    “Focused on making positive ripples within our community.”

    Where
    2701 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78745-5119
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  5. The Hive
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    The Hive

    Coffee shop · Austin

    “Coffee by day. Cocktails by night. Community always.”

    Where
    10542 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
    Has
    Full bar · Patio · Dog friendly · Private dining · Catering · Kids menu · Live music
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Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Austin.

  1. Archies Coffee Lounge
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    Archies Coffee Lounge

    Coffee shop · San Marcos
    Where
    301 N LBJ Dr Ste 119, San Marcos, TX 78666
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  2. Guernica Cafe
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    Guernica Cafe

    Coffee shop · Spicewood

    “Quality Coffee. Great Conversation. Good People.”

    Where
    21605 State Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669
    Today
    Closed for the day
    Has
    Breakfast all day · Wi-Fi · Takeout · Catering
    All hours
    Mon6:30 AM to 2 PM
    Tue6:30 AM to 2 PM
    Wed6:30 AM to 2 PM
    Thu6:30 AM to 2 PM
    Fri6:30 AM to 2 PM
    Sat7 AM to 4 PM
    Sun7 AM to 4 PM
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  3. Mazama Coffee Co
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    Mazama Coffee Co

    Coffee shop · Dripping Springs

    “Mazama is a family-run business, providing hand-crafted drinks and carefully baked treats right in the heart of Dripping Springs, Texas.”

    Where
    301 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
    Today
    Closed for the day
    Has
    Pastries
    All hours
    Mon7 AM to 4 PM
    Tue7 AM to 4 PM
    Wed7 AM to 4 PM
    Thu7 AM to 4 PM
    Fri7 AM to 4 PM
    Sat8 AM to 4 PM
    Sun8 AM to 2 PM
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  4. Mochas and Javas
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    Mochas and Javas

    Coffee shop · San Marcos
    Where
    700 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-4657
    Today
    Closed for the day
    All hours
    Mon6:30 AM to 6 PM
    Tue6:30 AM to 6 PM
    Wed6:30 AM to 6 PM
    Thu6:30 AM to 6 PM
    Fri6:30 AM to 6 PM
    Sat7 AM to 6 PM
    Sun7 AM to 6 PM
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  5. Texas Bean & Brew House
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    Texas Bean & Brew House

    Cafe · San Marcos
    Where
    1328 I 35 N Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
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  6. The Coffee Bar

    Coffee shop · San Marcos

    “The Coffee Bar is the best spot in San Marcos to grab a handcrafted hot or iced espresso and a from scratch pastry.”

    Where
    142 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Today
    Closed for the day
    On the menu
    Drip coffee $2.50 · Latte $5 · Cappuccino $4.25 · Pastry $4
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery
    All hours
    Mon7 AM to 5 PM
    Tue7 AM to 5 PM
    Wed7 AM to 5 PM
    Thu7 AM to 5 PM
    Fri7 AM to 5 PM
    Sat7 AM to 5 PM
    Sun7 AM to 5 PM
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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

What changed

Questions

What is the best coffee shops in Austin?
Desnudo Coffee: South Lamar. Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for coffee shops, voted by readers; Austin American-Statesman (2026). Summer Moon Coffee and Houndstooth Coffee come next.
How many coffee shops are in Austin?
485 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including 1886 Cafe and Bakery, 34th Street Cafe, 7 Brew Coffee, 7 Brew Coffee, Afuga Coffee and 480 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 136 more, in Georgetown, Leander, Hutto, Dripping Springs, San Marcos, Bastrop, Wimberley, Kyle, Lockhart, Elgin, Spicewood, Liberty Hill, Taylor, Lago Vista and Driftwood.
Which coffee shops in Austin take reservations?
1 take online bookings: Tiny Boxwoods Austin. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order coffee shops online in Austin?
168 have online ordering on their own websites: Alamo Coffee Company, Alfred Coffee, Ani's Day and Night, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Ararat ToGo + Coffee Window, Austin Grind, Austin Java, Austin Java and 160 more.
Is Amnezia Hookah Lounge in Austin still open?
No. Amnezia Hookah Lounge has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Apanas Coffee & Beer in Austin still open?
No. Apanas Coffee & Beer has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Bountiful Bakery & Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Bountiful Bakery & Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Cafe Ruckus in Austin still open?
No. Cafe Ruckus has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Café No Sé in Austin still open?
No. Café No Sé has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Catahoula Mama's in Austin still open?
No. Catahoula Mama's has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Costa Coffee BaristaBot in Austin still open?
No. Costa Coffee BaristaBot has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Cuatro Gato in Austin still open?
No. Cuatro Gato has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Cypress Creek Coffee Company in Austin still open?
No. Cypress Creek Coffee Company has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Fat Cats Organic Coffee & Desserts in Austin still open?
No. Fat Cats Organic Coffee & Desserts has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Flipnotics in Austin still open?
No. Flipnotics has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Full English Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Full English Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is H12 Outdoor Cafe in Austin still open?
No. H12 Outdoor Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Hit The Spot Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Hit The Spot Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Hot Mama's Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Hot Mama's Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Illuminate Coffee Bar in Austin still open?
No. Illuminate Coffee Bar has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Independence Fine Foods in Austin still open?
No. Independence Fine Foods has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Juicy Fruits in Austin still open?
No. Juicy Fruits has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Karla's Kuisine Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Karla's Kuisine Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Ken's Donuts in Austin still open?
No. Ken's Donuts has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Kiefer's Café & Catering in Austin still open?
No. Kiefer's Café & Catering has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Kowabunga Coffee in Austin still open?
No. Kowabunga Coffee has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Revival Coffee in Austin still open?
No. Revival Coffee has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Sage Coffee Shop in Austin still open?
No. Sage Coffee Shop has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Star Coffee Texas in Austin still open?
No. Star Coffee Texas has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Stinson's Coffee & Tacos in Austin still open?
No. Stinson's Coffee & Tacos has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Stonehouse Coffee Bar in Austin still open?
No. Stonehouse Coffee Bar has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Strange Brew Austin Coffee in Austin still open?
No. Strange Brew Austin Coffee has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is The Cauldron in Austin still open?
No. The Cauldron has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is The Daily Grind in Austin still open?
No. The Daily Grind has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is The Dart Bowl Cafe in Austin still open?
No. The Dart Bowl Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is The Noble Grind in Austin still open?
No. The Noble Grind has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Thirsty Armadillo Coffee Bar in Austin still open?
No. Thirsty Armadillo Coffee Bar has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Vintage Heart Coffee in Austin still open?
No. Vintage Heart Coffee has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Y’all’s Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Y’all’s Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Z Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Z Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Is Zetroc Kaffee in Austin still open?
No. Zetroc Kaffee has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Austin American-Statesman, 20 best coffee shops in Austin: Interactive map, March 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3Austin Food Adventures, Must-Try Coffee and Drink Spots in Austin, TX, March 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  4. 4The Infatuation, The 16 Best Coffee Shops In Austin - Austin, December 2023. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  5. 5So Much Life, 50 Best Austin Coffee Shops You Should Try, May 2018. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
  6. 6The Austin Things, 7 Independent Austin Coffee Shops - ATX Things, September 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
  7. 7Eater Austin, Best Cafes With WiFi in Austin, September 2015. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  8. 8Do512, Awesome Coffee Spots in Austin. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.

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