5 Affordable Cafes in Downtown, Austin TX
Updated 29 September 2026 · 16 cafes in Downtown, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide rounds up five budget-friendly cafes in and near Downtown Austin, TX. It helps office workers, visitors and locals find a coffee, smoothie or breakfast without a big bill. Businesses were first filtered to Google's lower price ranges, then ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, from 16 qualifying cafes. Each entry covers opening hours, location and what reviewers mention, so you can pick the stop that fits your morning or afternoon in Downtown.
#1
Juiced Up Cafe Downtown
★ 4.8 (407 Google reviews)Juice shop$10–20 per person
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Juiced Up Cafe is a juice shop at 200 W 6th St with counter service, seating, takeaway and delivery. Reviewers mention acai bowls with careful presentation, quick orders, and staff willing to swap in vegan protein or add spinach to a smoothie. One reviewer found a bowl portion smaller than expected. It opens at 7 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends, is listed as good for kids, and allows dogs outside.
Best for: Smoothies and acai bowls
- Address
- 200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#2
Phoebe's Downtown
★ 4.7 (1,344 Google reviews)Breakfast restaurant$10–20 per person
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Phoebe's Downtown is a breakfast restaurant at 408 W 11th St, open daily from 7 am to 3 pm. It serves coffee, cocktails and comfort food, with outdoor seating and curbside pickup. Reviewers mention a large menu, generous portions, a cornbread appetizer with hatch chili jam, and coffee drinks such as the Double Buzz. Some suggest sitting at the counter, while others note that parking nearby is difficult.
Best for: Sit-down breakfast and brunch
- Address
- 408 W 11th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–3 pm
#3
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery
★ 4.7 (798 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This coffee shop and roastery at 1111 Chicon St is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention the smell of roasting beans at the door, well-balanced espresso and plenty of seating, and some buy beans to brew at home. One reviewer found the welcome less friendly than the coffee. It offers Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, beer and wine, and is listed as good for working on a laptop.
Best for: Espresso and laptop work
- Address
- 1111 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#4
Café Crème - Downtown
★ 4.7 (325 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Café Crème is a coffee shop at 710 W Cesar Chavez St, open daily from 7 am to 9 pm. You order at the counter and food is brought to the table. Reviewers mention crepes, breakfast tacos, croissant sandwiches, matcha lattes and a creme brulee coffee, plus a bright, spacious room and French music. It is listed as Asian-owned and women-owned, and has rooftop seating and live music.
Best for: Crepes and relaxed meetups
- Address
- 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–9 pm
#5
La Vi - Vietnamese Coffee
★ 4.8 (128 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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La Vi is a small coffee truck at 318 E 5th St, open only Friday through Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm. Reviewers mention egg coffee, a salted caramel latte and banana cream matcha, and describe drinks as sweet with a strong coffee taste. Several mention lines, with one describing a long wait to order and receive drinks. It is listed as Asian-owned and has outdoor seating.
Best for: Weekend Vietnamese coffee drinks
- Address
- 318 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–1 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–1 pm; Sun 9 am–1 pm; Thu Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
How we made this list
We looked at 16 cafes in Downtown, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Juiced Up Cafe Downtown opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Juiced Up Cafe Downtown ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 407 reviews. Phoebe's Downtown is second at 4.7 from 1,344 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Café Crème - Downtown, at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Juiced Up Cafe Downtown $10–20; Phoebe's Downtown $10–20; Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery $1–10; Café Crème - Downtown $10–20; La Vi - Vietnamese Coffee $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Juiced Up Cafe Downtown, Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery, Café Crème - Downtown and La Vi - Vietnamese Coffee.
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