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Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Austin
People sitting at picnic tables on the dock outside Mozart's Coffee Roasters, with Lake Austin in the background.
Sip some coffee to the tune of waves lapping against the docks. | Photo by @mymobile_captures
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these Austin patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade level we’ve included for each of these locations.

Coffee shops

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters | 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. | Partially shaded
This expansive patio overlooking Lake Austin is one of the most popular outdoor coffee stops in Austin and frequently hosts live music.

Picnic tables next to the ecosystem at Cosmic Coffee.

Cosmic Coffee has a garden-like ecosystem for local critters and visitors to enjoy.

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Photo by @chrismercaldo

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden | 121 Pickle Rd. | Mostly sunny
Try some delicious food — including LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, Tommy Want Wingy, and Pueblo Viejo — at this environmentally friendly South Austin coffee shop.

Irie Bean Coffee Bar | 2310 S. Lamar Blvd. | Partially shaded
The coffee shop may be small, but you can often find live music outside on the patio it shares with East Side King.

Restaurants

Aba | 1011 S. Congress Ave. | Partially shaded
You may feel like you’re in a jungle dining on this lush, plant-laden patio at the popular Mediterranean food spot.

A crowd of people listening to music on the patio at Gueros, with trees and twinkly lights overhead.

You just might catch some live music next time you visit Güero’s.

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Photo by @sparkcraig

Güero’s Taco Bar | 1412 S. Congress Ave. | Mostly shaded
If you’re lucky, you just might catch some live music on the patio at this lively South Congress spot.

Vinaigrette | 2201 College Ave. | Partially shaded
Munch on fresh food under a truly enormous live oak tree at this healthy salad spot, which also serves soups, sandwiches, and cocktails.

Bars and breweries

The Pitch | 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd. | Mostly sunny
Austin FC fans will feel right at home at this verde and black space built right next to the stadium’s training facility. Pro tip: this spot is a go-to for pre-games and watch parties.

Meanwhile Brewing | 3901 Promontory Point Dr. | Partially shaded
ATXtoday readers voted Meanwhile as their favorite brewery in Austin, and we can see why. Meanwhile is a massive outdoor space complete with a kids’ playground, stage for concerts, and food trucks including Distant Relatives, Side Eye Pie, and Bésame.
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Should outdoor dining areas be pet-friendly?
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B. No, no pets allowed while dining.
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Events
Monday, Aug. 28
  • Dream Together | Monday, Aug. 28 | 9 a.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | Free | Commemorate the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech with Austin The Beloved Community.
  • Pitch Workshop for Austin Founders | Monday, Aug. 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St., Ste. 150, Austin | Free | Work on your business pitch with Capital Factory mentors and investors.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • The Oyster Social | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Devil May Care, 500 W. 6th St., Austin | $40 | Indulge in endless oysters, clams, and seafood at the underground lounge.
  • Summer Sunset Series | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St., Austin | Free | Relax and enjoy free yoga, music, and refreshments.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • Seattle Sounders FC vs. Austin FC | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Pl., Austin | $57-$87 | Put on your verde best and cheer for Austin FC at Q2 Stadium.
Thursday, Aug. 31
  • The Front Festival | Thursday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $10-$40 | This multi-day fest includes a pool party, film showcase, and live music.
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News Notes
Weather
  • As extreme heat advisory warnings continue locally, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas asked Texans to conserve energy yesterday for the fourth day in a row. (KVUE)
Closing
  • Hyde Park Bar & Grill Westgate, 4521 West Gate Blvd., will permanently close down on Saturday, Sept. 3 after 17 years. The Duval Street location, which is known for its hand-battered fries, will remain open. (Austin American-Statesman)
Announced
  • Greater Goods Coffee Co.'s flagship store at 2501 E. 5th St. closed down to prepare for new ownership on Friday, Aug. 25. The space will reopen as the Pershing East Cafe on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Sports
Eat
  • Starting Wednesday, Sept. 6, everyone can eat free at local restaurant Korea House, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. In an Instagram post, the restaurant’s owners said this is part of an effort to provide a no-strings-attached safe space for all.
Cause
  • The Austin Disaster Relief Network is collecting donations to help 60 people who lost their homes in a fire at Sonora Apartments. This is the second apartment fire in the city this month. ADRN is also asking for donations of emergency supplies, including clothing and hygiene items. (KXAN)
Pets
  • Bow-WOW. Local dog food company Yumwoof donated 500 bags of food — worth about $30,000 — to help pets affected by the fires in Maui. The company is also collecting donations to help support the goal of sending five times as much food next month.
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Today is National Crackers Over The Keyboard Day, which is exactly what it sounds like, and I probably won’t participate.

Here’s a fun fact: Saltines each have 13 holes in them.
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