83 Best Cafes to Work From in Austin
83 cafes to work from in Austin, TX.
Bennu Coffee
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Radio Coffee & Beer
Coffee and beer surrounded by food trucks, a live music stage, and shaded picnic tables
The Buzz Mill
Rustic 24-hour spot serving coffee, beer and cider in general-store-style digs
Epoch Coffee
24-hour Hyde Park cafe with espresso, snacks, and a patio that never closes
Monkey Nest Coffee
Artsy hangout serving fair-trade coffee and healthy eats in a large space with patio
Bennu Coffee Highland
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Cafe at the Loren
Hotel lobby cafe on Riverside with early 6am hours and patio seating
Idlewild Coffee
Tucked-away downtown cafe on Lavaca with a quiet patio and morning hours
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse (Russell's Bakery)
Neighborhood hangout offering light fare and hosting open mic and live music nights
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Downtown coffee and tea shop with pastries and shakes in a stylish space
Dear Diary Coffee
Cozy Chicon Street spot with food and morning-only hours in East Austin
Haraz Coffee House
Yemeni-inspired coffee house on MLK, open late with a study-friendly vibe
Flightpath Coffeehouse
Art-covered Duval Street cafe with locally sourced snacks and a loyal Hyde Park crowd
CoffeePeople
Community-minded Clarksville cafe on North Lamar with food and quiet corners
Daydreamer Coffee
Rainey Street coffee spot with wine, outdoor tables, and a calmer-than-expected pace
The Pershing Café
East 5th cafe with a quiet patio, food menu, and evening hours til 8pm
Cosmic Pickle
Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails and live music, plus food trucks on-site
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Eclectic eats from tacos to muffalettas in an art-adorned counter-serve cafe with patio
Walter's Tavern
Coffee, wine and beer, plus sandwiches and salads, in a cozy Victorian building with patio
The Hideout Coffee House
Local mainstay below a theater with espresso drinks, vegan treats and live entertainment
Terrible Love
Intimate Hyde Park cafe on Avenue B with a shaded patio and morning service
Afuga Coffee
Sleek East Austin roaster on Navasota with all-day hours and light bites
Kick Butt Coffee
Lattes, beer and open-mic nights with martial-arts-inspired decor and a loyal crowd
Praxis Coffee Roasters
Small-batch roaster on Linden with a quiet patio and early morning hours
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
Neighborhood staple on Airport Blvd in Hyde Park, always buzzing with laptops
Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
Dog-friendly campus cafe on San Antonio Street with a breezy outdoor patio
Merit Coffee
San Antonio-born roaster on South Lamar with thoughtful single-origin pours
Halcyon
Coffee, cocktails and snacks in a spacious interior or on the patio, with live music
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery
Figure 8's roastery on Chicon with house-roasted beans, a patio, and breakfast bites
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Beans flame-roasted on-site, plus bakery goods, frequent live music and patio seating
The Hive
South Austin hangout on Menchaca with beer, coffee, and a patio open past midnight
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
Codependent Cocktails + Coffee
Stylish lounge featuring charcuterie boards, desserts, coffee, cocktails and wine
Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar
South Austin cafe that transitions from coffee and pastries to wine by evening
Medici Roasting - Springdale
Medici's Springdale outpost with a patio, less crowded than the campus spots
Sa-Tén @ Canopy
Cafe serving coffee and espresso plus Japanese toast and bites in snug, airy digs
Brother Friend Coffee South
Quiet South First cafe with limited hours and a calm, focused atmosphere
Flora Coffee & Culture
Bright Allandale cafe on Anderson Lane with art events and quiet mornings
Café Crème - Oltorf
Coffee, housemade pastries and crepes in a laid-back spot with art and sidewalk seating
Cafe 508
Intimate downtown cafe on East 8th with a courtyard patio and quiet interior
Comunidad Specialty Coffee & Cold Press Juice
Specialty roaster on East 6th with cold-pressed juice and a clean menu
Carpenter Coffee Bar
Preserved 1948 union hall with warm light, live vinyl, and a pecan grove patio
Black Sheep Coffee
Corner cafe at 6th and Guadalupe, opens at 6am for early downtown starts
Cuvee Coffee & Bar
Austin-born roaster on East Ave that switches from coffee to craft beer by afternoon
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
Swedish Hill Westlake
No laptops in cafe or garden, per the venue. Westlake outpost with pastries and coffee.
Ani's Day & Night
Morning coffee and pastries that shift to wine and cocktails after dark on Riverside
Community Garden
East Austin all-day cafe on Cedar Ave with wine, beer, and a garden patio
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
Cafe Largesse
Southwest Austin cafe near Barton Creek with wine, beer, and all-day outlets
Bennu Coffee - South Congress
Open 24/7, one of the last all-night spots in Austin
Texas EXpresso
Hidden cafe in the Alumni Center that most students never discover
Plaza Colombian Coffee
Colombian roastery with arepas, chess boards, and live Latin music on the patio
Opa Coffee and Wine Bar
Greek cafe with fire pit patio, swing chairs, and late-night study hours til midnight
Counter Cafe East
Best pancakes in East Austin, solid daytime study spot near Huston-Tillotson
Cure Bakery & Coffee
Artisan bakery with pastries and coffee on the 183 corridor
Café Crème - Downtown
Inside the Austin Central Library, open late with city views
Black Rock Coffee Bar Southwest Parkway
Drive-thru chain coffee in Southwest Austin, opens at 5am
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
Marigold Market + Cafe
Neighborhood market, cafe, and bottle shop in Southwest Austin, open late
Austin Grind
Independent coffee shop on Parmer in North Austin, closes at 5pm
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
Tim Hortons
Canadian coffee chain with a 5 AM open and quick counter service