Best Coffee Shops to Work From in Austin
100+ Austin coffee shops with WiFi, outlets, and space for remote work. Hours, neighborhoods, outlet locations, and community tips on quiet vs busy times.
111 venues
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
Coffee and laptops by day, cocktails and a big patio by night
Opa Coffee and Wine Bar
Greek cafe with fire pit patio, swing chairs, and late-night study hours til midnight
Plaza Colombian Coffee
Temporarily closed
Colombian roastery with arepas, chess boards, and live Latin music on the patio
Strangelove Coffee & Wine
Coffee-to-wine pivot on Cesar Chavez with outlets, a patio, and late hours
Ani's Day & Night
Morning coffee and pastries that shift to wine and cocktails after dark on Riverside
Cafe Largesse
Southwest Austin cafe near Barton Creek with wine, beer, and all-day outlets
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Eclectic eats from tacos to muffalettas in an art-adorned counter-serve cafe with patio
Codependent Cocktails + Coffee
Stylish lounge featuring charcuterie boards, desserts, coffee, cocktails and wine
Community Garden
East Austin all-day cafe on Cedar Ave with wine, beer, and a garden patio
Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar
South Austin cafe that transitions from coffee and pastries to wine by evening
Marigold Market + Cafe
Neighborhood market, cafe, and bottle shop in Southwest Austin, open late
Radio Coffee & Beer
Coffee and beer surrounded by food trucks, a live music stage, and shaded picnic tables
Bennu Coffee
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Bennu Coffee Highland
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Central Market North Lamar
Upscale grocery cafe with long communal tables and solid wifi
Central Market South Lamar
Grocery store cafe with a patio, wine bar, and room to spread out
Cosmic Pickle
Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails and live music, plus food trucks on-site
Epoch Coffee
24-hour Hyde Park cafe with espresso, snacks, and a patio that never closes
Sa-Tén @ Canopy
Cafe serving coffee and espresso plus Japanese toast and bites in snug, airy digs
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
South Congress cafe with morning espresso, evening cocktails, and a quiet patio
Spokesman Coffee
Craft coffee by day, bar energy by night in the St. Elmo district
Stouthaus Coffee Pub
18 craft beer taps next to Cuvee espresso, 100 free parking spots
The Buzz Mill
Rustic 24-hour spot serving coffee, beer and cider in general-store-style digs
Walter's Tavern
Coffee, wine and beer, plus sandwiches and salads, in a cozy Victorian building with patio
Bennu Coffee - South Congress
Open 24/7, one of the last all-night spots in Austin
Cosmic Saltillo
Cosmic's east side outpost at the Saltillo district with beer and late hours
Daydreamer Coffee
Rainey Street coffee spot with wine, outdoor tables, and a calmer-than-expected pace
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse (Russell's Bakery)
Neighborhood hangout offering light fare and hosting open mic and live music nights
Halcyon
Coffee, cocktails and snacks in a spacious interior or on the patio, with live music
Palomino Coffee
East 12th neighborhood gem with a quiet patio and outlets at every seat
The Hive
South Austin hangout on Menchaca with beer, coffee, and a patio open past midnight
The Meteor
South Congress gathering spot with pizza, coffee, wine, and a sprawling patio
Alice Poulain Cafe
French bakery cafe on South First, good WiFi and a roomy dog-friendly patio.
Cafe 508
Temporarily closed
Intimate downtown cafe on East 8th with a courtyard patio and quiet interior
Cafe at the Loren
Hotel lobby cafe on Riverside with early 6am hours and patio seating
Café Crème - Downtown
Inside the Austin Central Library, open late with city views
Flightpath Coffeehouse
Art-covered Duval Street cafe with locally sourced snacks and a loyal Hyde Park crowd
Haraz Coffee House
Yemeni-inspired coffee house on MLK, open late with a study-friendly vibe
Houndstooth Coffee - MLK
East side spot near campus with a mellow, laptop-friendly vibe
Houndstooth Coffee - North Lamar
Spacious, light-filled third wave shop with room to spread out
Houndstooth Coffee - Rock Rose
Domain outpost with strong Wi-Fi and a steady stream of tech workers
Idlewild Coffee
Tucked-away downtown cafe on Lavaca with a quiet patio and morning hours
Jo's Coffee - West Campus
New walk-up window spot in West Campus with a Longhorn Latte made for UT
Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar
Plant-filled cafe and bar in Sunset Valley, coffee by day and cocktails by night
Medici Roasting
Two-story study hub on the Drag, packed with laptops and house-roasted coffee
Medici Roasting - Domain
Quiet newcomer in the Domain, less crowded than the campus locations
Medici Roasting - West Lynn
The original flagship in Clarksville, cozy and well-worn
Monkey Nest Coffee
Artsy hangout serving fair-trade coffee and healthy eats in a large space with patio
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Beans flame-roasted on-site, plus bakery goods, frequent live music and patio seating
Summer Moon Coffee (Anderson Lane)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Avery Ranch)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Burnet Road)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Circle C)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Dripping Springs)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (South 1st)
The original location, oak-fired coffee with signature Moon Milk since day one
Summer Moon Coffee (Steiner Ranch)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Tech Ridge)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Westlake)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Terrible Love
Intimate Hyde Park cafe on Avenue B with a shaded patio and morning service
Texas EXpresso
Hidden cafe in the Alumni Center that most students never discover
The Pershing Café
East 5th cafe with a quiet patio, food menu, and evening hours til 8pm
Austin Grind
Independent coffee shop on Parmer in North Austin, closes at 5pm
Barley Bean
Cafe inside a market steps from campus, coffee and pizza under one roof
Black Rock Coffee Bar East Riverside
Drive-thru chain coffee on East Riverside, opened February 2026
Black Rock Coffee Bar FM 620
Drive-thru chain coffee near Four Points, opens at 5am
Black Rock Coffee Bar Southwest Parkway
Drive-thru chain coffee in Southwest Austin, opens at 5am
Café Crème - Oltorf
Coffee, housemade pastries and crepes in a laid-back spot with art and sidewalk seating
Carpenter Coffee Bar
Preserved 1948 union hall with warm light, live vinyl, and a pecan grove patio
CoffeePeople
Community-minded Clarksville cafe on North Lamar with food and quiet corners
Counter Cafe East
Best pancakes in East Austin, solid daytime study spot near Huston-Tillotson
Cuppa Austin
Cozy NW Austin gem with couches, nooks, and a wifi password of cappuccino
Cure Bakery & Coffee
Artisan bakery with pastries and coffee on the 183 corridor
Cuvee Coffee & Bar
Austin-born roaster on East Ave that switches from coffee to craft beer by afternoon
Dam Coffee Bar
Vietnamese phin coffee right across the street from ACC Highland
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery
Figure 8's roastery on Chicon with house-roasted beans, a patio, and breakfast bites
Houndstooth Coffee
Third wave coffee on Congress Ave with a clean, focused interior
Kick Butt Coffee
Lattes, beer and open-mic nights with martial-arts-inspired decor and a loyal crowd
Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
Dog-friendly campus cafe on San Antonio Street with a breezy outdoor patio
Medici Roasting - South Lamar
Inside the Alamo Drafthouse building, solid pre-movie or all-day study spot
Medici Roasting - Springdale
Medici's Springdale outpost with a patio, less crowded than the campus spots
Merit Coffee - Mueller
Brand new east side location, first Merit Coffee east of I-35
Merit Coffee - Seaholm
Seaholm District outpost steps from Lady Bird Lake, quieter than the campus spots
Merit Coffee - Triangle
Wide-open Triangle location at 46th and Lamar with room to spread out
Pineview Coffee Company
Hidden in an office park, never crowded, clean minimalist study spot
Praxis Coffee Roasters
Small-batch roaster on Linden with a quiet patio and early morning hours
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Downtown coffee and tea shop with pastries and shakes in a stylish space
Tim Hortons
Canadian coffee chain with a 5 AM open and quick counter service
Afuga Coffee
Sleek East Austin roaster on Navasota with all-day hours and light bites
Black Sheep Coffee
Corner cafe at 6th and Guadalupe, opens at 6am for early downtown starts
Brother Friend Coffee South
Quiet South First cafe with limited hours and a calm, focused atmosphere
Comunidad Specialty Coffee & Cold Press Juice
Specialty roaster on East 6th with cold-pressed juice and a clean menu
Dear Diary Coffee
Cozy Chicon Street spot with food and morning-only hours in East Austin
Flora Coffee & Culture
Bright Allandale cafe on Anderson Lane with art events and quiet mornings
Merit Coffee
San Antonio-born roaster on South Lamar with thoughtful single-origin pours
Black Fox Coffee
Specialty roaster with rare single-origin pour-overs, chill vibe but limited seating and outlets.
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
Neighborhood staple on Airport Blvd in Hyde Park, always buzzing with laptops