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50+ wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin
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Try the Thai milk tea, Rainbow in the Sky, bottom is coconut cream coffee from Sweet Memes. | Photo courtesy of @sweetmemes.atx
Hey y’all, City Editor Figi here. 👋 Now that the weather is reliably chilly, it’s time to show your local coffee shop some love.

I’ve been to 50+ local coffee shops in town, so I guess you could say I know my stuff when it comes to recommending cafes. I’ve searched far and wide to curate coffee shops so you don’t have to, and I think there’s a little something for everyone here.

These 18 locales have been taste-tested and approved by yours truly — click here to find them on a map.

Café Crème | 1834 E. Oltorf St. | This French-Vietnamese cafe not only offers super creamy lattes, homemade breakfast tacos, and seasonal bites — but it’s also a marketplace for local artists. What to order: Café Crème Brûlée or chai tea latte.

Cenote | 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. | Cenote’s heated patio makes it a solid choice for the colder months, especially with a hot mocha and breakfast sandwich in hand.

An overhead view of a chocolate muffin and pumpkin latte art.

Don’t miss out on Café Crème’s seasonal sips.

Photo by @cafecremeaustin


Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden | 121 Pickle Rd. | An urban oasis, Cosmic easily transitions from work to play with equal emphasis on coffee, cocktails, and the great outdoors. What to order: Molé mocha or black cherry limeade.

Epoch Coffee | Multiple locations | With plenty of seating, outlets, and knowledgable baristas, Epoch Coffee makes an excellent study or co-working space.

Greater Goods Coffee Co. | Multiple locations | Good luck finding a table inside this shop — it’s usually packed — but the drinks and atmosphere are worth the trip. What to order: Bourbon latte or the McGregor.

A shot of espresso on a saucer with a spoon.

Greater Goods has its own Austin roastery.

Photo by @gg_roasting


The Hive | 10542 Menchaca Rd. | This newly-refurbished coffee shop sits on an expansive garden, has several rooms of indoor seating to choose from, and offers a full menu. What to order: Lavender lemonade or hot chocolate.

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Monday, Nov. 28
  • Peppermint Parkway | Monday, Nov. 21-Friday, Dec. 30 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd. | $40+ | Drive through a winter wonderland with over six million lights and drop off your letter to Santa.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
  • A Christmas Carol | Now-Saturday, Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $25+ | Start your holiday season with this Christmas classic.
Thursday, Dec. 1
  • Austin Spurs vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park | $10+ | Cheer on the Spurs as they face down the Vipers in this Showcase Cup game.
  • Starlit Austin | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Park at Indeed Tower, 200 W. Sixth St., Austin | Free | This holiday event includes a meet-and-greet with Santa, an LED light show, complimentary hot cocoa, and live music.
Saturday, Dec. 3
  • Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells | Now-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Austin Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W. 18th St., Austin | $15+ | This on-stage holiday story brings to life the beloved characters of Barbara Park’s “Junie B. Jones” childrens’ series.
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  • The Texas Longhorns closed out their regular season — 8-4 overall, 6-3 Big 12 — following a 38-27 win against the Baylor Bears on Saturday. (Austin American-Statesman)
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  • Central Texas Pig Rescue director Tracey Stabile will be awarded $100,000 to build a pig-inspired rental as part of the Airbnb OMG! Fund. Tracey is one of 100 global winners, and hopes to have the project complete by summer 2023. 🐷 (KVUE)
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  • A Friday morning fire at The Yard engulfed the headquarters of local 3D-printed home construction company, ICON Technology. The Austin Fire Department said the two buildings that caught fire are a “total loss,” though ICON representatives said they don’t expect “meaningful impact” on business operations. (Austin Business Journal)
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Today’s issue was written by Figi.


Editor’s pick: I spent Thanksgiving with my very Texan grandparents, who informed me that the popular side dish is called stuffing when cooked inside the turkey, but dressing when it is served independently of the turkey.


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