Outdoor Work Spots in Austin
100+ Austin patios, beer gardens, and rooftops with WiFi for working outside. Hours, outlets, shade, and community tips for cafes, bars, and breweries.
113 venues
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
Coffee and laptops by day, cocktails and a big patio by night
Cabana Club
East Austin day-to-night oasis with poolside coffee, cocktails, and food trucks
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
Fortune Teller
Coffee and cocktail bar, laptop-friendly by day, taco truck and string-lit patio, open late.
Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar
South Austin cafe that transitions from coffee and pastries to wine by evening
Radio Coffee & Beer
Coffee and beer surrounded by food trucks, a live music stage, and shaded picnic tables
The Otis Hotel Austin
Resort Day Pass $45
UT-area Autograph Collection hotel with a rooftop pool and WiFi for working by the water.
Thompson Austin
Resort Day Pass $75
Downtown hotel with a rooftop pool, WiFi, and cabanas for working above the city.
Topgolf Austin
No reservations needed for the bar. Solid wifi and outlets near the hitting bays
Bennu Coffee Highland
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Brew and Brew
Coffee and craft brews with sandwiches and light bites in stylish East Austin digs
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
Drinks Backyard
Sprawling backyard bar off 183 with drinks, food vendors, and room to spread out
Drinks Lounge
The original East Austin dive with cheap drinks and a no-frills patio on Cesar Chavez
Epoch Coffee
24-hour Hyde Park cafe with espresso, snacks, and a patio that never closes
Hotel Magdalena
Resort Day Pass $40
South Congress hotel with a lagoon-style pool, WiFi, and shaded daybeds for poolside work.
Nomadic Beerworks
Off-the-beaten-path South Austin brewery with a quiet taproom and patio
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
Austin Central Library
Six-story downtown library with a rooftop garden overlooking Lady Bird Lake
Bennu Coffee - South Congress
Open 24/7, one of the last all-night spots in Austin
Central Machine Works
Massive former factory with craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and all-day wifi
Cosmic Saltillo
Cosmic's east side outpost at the Saltillo district with beer and late hours
Crown & Anchor Pub
UT institution since 1987 with a massive patio, 30 taps, and daytime laptop vibes
Daydreamer Coffee - Rainey
Rainey Street coffee spot with wine, outdoor tables, and a calmer-than-expected pace
Halcyon
Coffee, cocktails and snacks in a spacious interior or on the patio, with live music
Hi Sign Brewing
East Austin brewery on Shady Lane with morning coffee and evening pints
Meanwhile Brewing
Sprawling brewery with coffee, food trucks, and a dog-friendly yard
Padel39 (North Austin)
Coworking space and a sports bar at an outdoor padel club near the Domain
Palomino Coffee
East 12th neighborhood gem with a quiet patio and outlets at every seat
Radio/East
Coffee by day, cocktails and live music by night on a sprawling East Austin patio
Russell's Bakery & Coffee @ 2222
Bakery and coffeehouse on 2222 with espresso, beer, and fresh-baked goods
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
Tweedy's
Spider House reborn with mosaic tables, string lights, and bohemian patio studying
Workhorse Bar
Neighborhood bar with 50 taps and a patio that doubles as a daytime office
Alice Poulain Cafe
French bakery cafe on South First, good WiFi and a roomy dog-friendly patio.
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch
South Austin branch open seven days with outdoor seating and solid wifi
Brentwood Social House
European-style cafe serving tea, coffee, English baked goods, savory pies and pastries
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
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
John Gillum Branch, Austin Public Library
Tucked on Steck Ave in Allandale, one of the quieter branches in the system
Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar
Plant-filled cafe and bar in Sunset Valley, coffee by day and cocktails by night
Mañana
Cafe inside South Congress Hotel with thoughtfully sourced coffee, juice, and pastries
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
Milwood Branch, Austin Public Library
Quiet neighborhood branch in far north Austin with an outdoor reading area
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
The Pershing Café
East 5th cafe with a quiet patio, food menu, and evening hours til 8pm
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
Cepeda Branch, Austin Public Library
East Austin branch on Pleasant Valley with an outdoor courtyard
Counter Cafe East
Best pancakes in East Austin, solid daytime study spot near Huston-Tillotson
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery
Figure 8's roastery on Chicon with house-roasted beans, a patio, and breakfast bites
Hopsquad Brewing Co
Neighborhood taproom on Kramer with afternoon hours and a solid tap list
Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
Dog-friendly campus cafe on San Antonio Street with a breezy outdoor patio
Maaribu Cafe & Gifts
South First bakery and gift shop with pastries, coffee, and a front patio
Medici Roasting - Springdale
Medici's Springdale outpost with a patio, less crowded than the campus spots
Neon Belly Coffee & Bakery
Early-opening Burnet Road bakery with fresh bread, pastries, and a patio
Norman Hackerman Building
3rd floor patio with UT Tower views, underrated outdoor study spot on campus
Pleasant Hill Branch, Austin Public Library
South Austin branch on William Cannon with a garden patio
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
Windsor Park Branch, Austin Public Library
Renovated branch near Mueller with quiet study rooms and outdoor seating
Yellow Jacket Social Club
East Austin outdoor dive with picnic tables, cheap cans, and a dog-friendly yard
