Where to Work in South Austin, Austin
37 spots to work from in South Austin, Austin.
Last updated February 2026
Radio Coffee & Beer
Coffee and beer surrounded by food trucks, a live music stage, and shaded picnic tables
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch
South Austin branch open seven days with outdoor seating and solid wifi
Cafe at the Loren
Hotel lobby cafe on Riverside with early 6am hours and patio seating
Cosmic Pickle
Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails and live music, plus food trucks on-site
Walter's Tavern
Coffee, wine and beer, plus sandwiches and salads, in a cozy Victorian building with patio
Merit Coffee
San Antonio-born roaster on South Lamar with thoughtful single-origin pours
Mañana
Cafe inside South Congress Hotel with thoughtfully sourced coffee, juice, and pastries
The Hive
South Austin hangout on Menchaca with beer, coffee, and a patio open past midnight
Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar
South Austin cafe that transitions from coffee and pastries to wine by evening
Meanwhile Brewing
Sprawling brewery with coffee, food trucks, and a dog-friendly yard
Nomadic Beerworks
Off-the-beaten-path South Austin brewery with a quiet taproom and patio
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
Warehouse-style beer garden pairing house microbrews with pub bites like pizza and burgers
Pleasant Hill Branch, Austin Public Library
South Austin branch on William Cannon with a garden patio
Brother Friend Coffee South
Quiet South First cafe with limited hours and a calm, focused atmosphere
Dwell Coworking West Gate South Austin
Coworking tucked inside a church building on West Gate, weekday hours only
Maaribu Cafe & Gifts
South First bakery and gift shop with pastries, coffee, and a front patio
Carpenter Coffee Bar
Preserved 1948 union hall with warm light, live vinyl, and a pecan grove patio
Summer Moon Coffee (South 1st)
The original location, oak-fired coffee with signature Moon Milk since day one
Ani's Day & Night
Morning coffee and pastries that shift to wine and cocktails after dark on Riverside
Drinks Backyard
Sprawling backyard bar off 183 with drinks, food vendors, and room to spread out
The Meteor
South Congress gathering spot with pizza, coffee, wine, and a sprawling patio
Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar
Plant-filled cafe and bar in Sunset Valley, coffee by day and cocktails by night
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
South Congress cafe with morning espresso, evening cocktails, and a quiet patio
House Wine
Wine bar with cheese plates, snacks, tasting classes, happy hour and outdoor seating
Butler Pitch & Putt
Benches overlooking the course, no wifi but free entertainment watching golfers
Spokesman Coffee
Craft coffee by day, bar energy by night in the St. Elmo district
Opa Coffee and Wine Bar
Greek cafe with fire pit patio, swing chairs, and late-night study hours til midnight
Stouthaus Coffee Pub
18 craft beer taps next to Cuvee espresso, 100 free parking spots
Medici Roasting - South Lamar
Inside the Alamo Drafthouse building, solid pre-movie or all-day study spot
