Dear Austin, there’s a new coffee bar in town.
Located inside the former Irie Bean space at 2310 S. Lamar Blvd., Dear Austin Coffee Bar officially opens at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 17.
The concept — an ode to Austin, its people, and spreading kindness — is owned by Lupita Foster, who also owns Purr-fecto Cat Lounge across the street.
Inside, you’ll find a wall where you can post love letters to the city, a mural reading “empathy,” and bathrooms imploring both native Austinites and transplants to get along.
With an indoor coffee counter and an outdoor bar with beer + wine, Foster told ATXtoday she wants to keep community at the forefront of Dear Austin by stocking goods from other local brands like Mr. Natural sandwiches and tea from Texas Coffee Traders.
The shop is celebrating its grand opening with boba tea, live music, frosé, and freebies all weekend — Friday, May 17-Sunday, May 19.
