06.28.2023

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50+ wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin

Three coffee drinks sitting on top of a white picnic table.

Try the Thai milk tea, Rainbow in the Sky, bottom is coconut cream coffee from Sweet Memes. | Photo courtesy of @sweetmemes.atx

For richer or pour over, Austin’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. Our city ranks among the top coffee cities in America thanks to factors like cafes per capita and the price of beans.

The Capital City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in ATX.

Pro tip: If you need to refine your order, review the different kinds of coffee before stepping up to the counter.

For latte art lovers

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

Merit Coffee Co. | Multiple locations
In addition to its picturesque pastries, Merit’s attention to detail is what makes its drinks shine.

Specialty drinks

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.

Plaza Colombian Coffee Bar | 3842 S. Congress Ave.
This south Austin coffee shop has it all: Colombian coffee, gourmet teas, guava pastries, pataconcitos, cocktails, and an outdoor patio. What to order: El Houston Bogota or London Fog.

Latte art and a vase of flowers in the corner. — Patika also hosts an affordable brunch on weekends.
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Photo by @patikacoffee

Trendy and new

All Gimmicks Coffee | 10609 Metric Blvd., Ste. #106
Located inside Fairweather Cider, this young coffee shop slings Instagrammable concoctions with a smile. What to order: taro latte or Froot Loops matcha.

Foxtrot Market | Multiple locations
Stop in one of these upscale bodegas for an elevated on-the-go experience.

Palomino Coffee | 4136 E. 12th St.
Tucked away in an adobe-inspired interior, this shop doubles as an apothecary and home goods store. What to order: anything from the seasonal menu.

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Events

Wednesday, June 28

“Dangerous Liaisons” | Wednesday, June 28 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $11 | Commemorate the 35th anniversary of this film featuring Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Uma Thurman.
The Disconnectors | Wednesday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | Mohawk Austin, 912 Red River St., Austin | $10 | You’ll also hear from Dayeater, Sons of Kitsch, and Frogmouth at this indoor concert.

Thursday, June 29

Nature Nights: Wild Things | Thursday, June 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin | Free | Stop by the center after hours to learn about wildlife and go on a scavenger hunt.
“Scarface” | Thursday, June 29 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $11 | Join Tony Montana on his journey through Florida’s crime world at this screening of “Scarface,” celebrating the 40th anniversary of the film.

Friday, June 30

ILLENIUM | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $40-$75 | You won’t just be listening to the Grammy-nominated DJ at this show — All Time Low, Said the Sky, and IMANU will also perform.

Events calendar here

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Beauty

Seriously, no one can mess up this minimalist beauty routine

The viral MERIT Signature Makeup Bag is free with every first purchase. | Photos by MERIT Beauty

10-step skincare routines and makeup tutorials may dominate our social feeds, but the reality? Most of us don’t have time for that.

For us, getting ready means a pared-back beauty routine that we can do on the go — which is exactly why cult-favorite, minimalist beauty brand MERIT created The MERIT Sets: curated routines that help you get everything you need (for less).

Plus, get their chic Signature Makeup Bag free with your first order.

We're looking at you, 'Five Minute Morning' set

News Notes

Development

CapMetro will move into a new East Austin office space at the intersection of 5th and Tillery streets. The 187,700-sqft facility will cost ~$87 million and is located adjacent to CapMetro’s existing headquarters. (KVUE)

Opening

Nervous Charlie’s has a second location in the works for Cedar Park. Opening at 410 W. Whitestone Blvd., the beagle-themed bagel restaurant is slated to open sometime between August and September this year. (Eater Austin)

Community

The UT Austin Police Department will swear in a new chief of police on Wednesday, July 5. Eve Stephens, a 24-year Austin Police Department alumna, will replace UTPD Chief David Carter, who died of cancer last year. (The Daily Texan)

Holiday

The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks is almost back. Enjoy fireworks to the tune of classical music along Auditorium Shores at this free event. Get the details.

Austinite

Rouse High School student Langston Lee may be America’s next top actor. Lee received the National High School Musical Theatre Awards — aka the Jimmy Awards — title of Best Actor for his performance as Dmitry in “Anastasia.” Watch a piece of the play. (KVUE)

State

Move over Prada Marfa, there’s a new desert art installation in the Lone Star State. Although you won’t find beaver nuggets at the world’s smallest Buc-ee’s, it has “mysteriously reappeared” between the towns of Marathon and Sanderson for the second year in a row. (KXAN)

Travel

Dreaming of a trip abroad this summer? Babbel offers lesson plans for 14 different languages spoken throughout the world. Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you start speaking a new language in just three weeks.*

Culture

🥁 Turn up the Tempo

The Moody Center debuts “Tempo” art walking tour

Four colorful cowboys on the top, four on the bottom, in front of a faux-wood background.

Tag yourself, we’re the cloud-boy. | Photo by ATXtoday

Next time you attend a show at the Moody Center, you might want to arrive early for a little artistic education.

The venue’s self-guided walking tour, called Tempo, takes guests through Austin’s live music legacy and the arena’s vast collection of local murals.

Let’s learn about just a few of Moody’s murals.

The Ambassador of Weird | Will Hatch Crosby
This piece is packed with local cameos and is meant to bridge Spanish and English-speaking communities.

Bloom | Rex Hamilton
This enormous mural uses Texas wildflowers to illustrate the uniqueness in all of us.

Resonate | Pretty Much Yeah
This portrait of Willie Nelson to encapsulate the core sentiments of the city.

Pro tip: keep your eyes peeled for QR codes on certain plaques in the arena, they’ll tell you more about certain topics.

You can guide yourself through most of the tour or purchase a ticket to a guided tour from June-August 2023 for $25.

Shop

Looking to support small businesses? Shop our online store, Six & Main, for all of your summer essentials.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Figi

From the editor

I’ve been to 55+ locally owned coffee shops in town, so I guess you could say I know my stuff when it comes to recommending cafes.

My go-to order? Thanks for asking. I love a London Fog tea latte, but when I need the caffeine, I think a simple latte is a great way to judge a shop’s brew.

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