Where to Work in East Austin, Austin
47 spots to work from in East Austin, Austin.
Last updated March 2026
Bennu Coffee
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Dear Diary Coffee
Cozy Chicon Street spot with food and morning-only hours in East Austin
The Pershing Café
East 5th cafe with a quiet patio, food menu, and evening hours til 8pm
Afuga Coffee
Sleek East Austin roaster on Navasota with all-day hours and light bites
Freewheelin' Coffee
East side bakery on Cesar Chavez with fresh pastries and morning coffee
Praxis Coffee Roasters
Small-batch roaster on Linden with a quiet patio and early morning hours
Brew and Brew
Coffee and craft brews with sandwiches and light bites in stylish East Austin digs
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery
Figure 8's roastery on Chicon with house-roasted beans, a patio, and breakfast bites
The Malin East Austin
Boutique coworking cafe on Cesar Chavez, quiet with weekday-only hours
Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar
Used bookstore meets wine bar on East 11th, browse shelves between glasses
Strangelove Coffee & Wine
Coffee-to-wine pivot on Cesar Chavez with outlets, a patio, and late hours
Palomino Coffee
East 12th neighborhood gem with a quiet patio and outlets at every seat
Carver Branch, Austin Public Library
Historic East Austin branch on Angelina with a quiet reading room
Medici Roasting - Springdale
Medici's Springdale outpost with a patio, less crowded than the campus spots
Terrazas Branch, Austin Public Library
East Austin branch on Cesar Chavez with outlets and weekday evening hours
Sa-Tén @ Canopy
Cafe serving coffee and espresso plus Japanese toast and bites in snug, airy digs
Hi Sign Brewing
East Austin brewery on Shady Lane with morning coffee and evening pints
Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom
Seasonal craft beer in a bright taproom on East 6th near the brewery district
Cepeda Branch, Austin Public Library
East Austin branch on Pleasant Valley with an outdoor courtyard
Radio/East
Coffee by day, cocktails and live music by night on a sprawling East Austin patio
Comunidad Specialty Coffee & Cold Press Juice
Specialty roaster on East 6th with cold-pressed juice and a clean menu
Cosmic Saltillo
Cosmic's east side outpost at the Saltillo district with beer and late hours
Tamale House East
Taco institution on East 6th with coffee, a shaded patio, and counter service
APT 115
Laid-back bar in a converted apartment serving wine, craft beer, cheese and small plates
Community Garden
East Austin all-day cafe on Cedar Ave with wine, beer, and a garden patio
Cabana Club
East Austin day-to-night oasis with poolside coffee, cocktails, and food trucks
Counter Cafe East
Best pancakes in East Austin, solid daytime study spot near Huston-Tillotson
Bouldering Project - Springdale
Massive bouldering gym with a mezzanine lounge and yoga classes
Austin Bouldering Club
Bouldering-focused gym with a friendly community and open climbing space
Central Machine Works
Massive former factory with craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and all-day wifi
Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley
East side outpost near Springdale with covered patio seating and weekend vibes
Houndstooth Coffee - MLK
East side spot near campus with a mellow, laptop-friendly vibe
Drinks Lounge
The original East Austin dive with cheap drinks and a no-frills patio on Cesar Chavez
Yellow Jacket Social Club
East Austin outdoor dive with picnic tables, cheap cans, and a dog-friendly yard
