5 Best Cafes in East Austin, Austin TX
Updated 29 September 2026 · 34 cafes in East Austin, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five cafes in East Austin, Austin TX, for anyone looking for a reliable coffee stop on the east side. The list is ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a rating, so places with both strong scores and plenty of reviews rise to the top. Each entry uses the listed hours, address, attributes and what reviewers mention, so you can pick a spot that fits your morning or afternoon plans.
#1
Desnudo Coffee: East Austin
★ 4.8 (916 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Desnudo Coffee sits in the food truck park at 2505 Webberville Rd, a location reviewers mention as a regular weekly coffee stop. Regulars point to the signature lattes, especially the brown sugar miso, along with white vanilla miso and orange blossom options. It opens at 7 am on weekdays and 7:30 am on weekends, closing in the early afternoon. The car park, entrance and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Signature miso lattes
- Address
- 2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat 7:30 am–2:30 pm; Sun 7:30 am–2:30 pm; Thu 7 am–2 pm; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed 7 am–2 pm
#2
Afuga Coffee
★ 4.8 (755 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Afuga Coffee, at 31 Navasota St, is a colorful small shop with tables inside and out plus counter seats. Reviewers mention a broad menu of drinks and food, a lavender latte, a mushroom blend drink, pastries and a selection of board games. It is espresso based and open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. One reviewer found a flavored latte bitter, so tastes vary. The toilet, entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Board games and an evening latte
- Address
- 31 Navasota St Ste 100, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#3
Dear Diary Coffee
★ 4.8 (665 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Dear Diary Coffee on Chicon St is an all-vegan coffee shop that identifies as LGBTQ+ owned and women-owned. Reviewers mention art for sale on the walls, no upcharge for alternative milks, specialty coffees, matcha, a chorizo taco and carrot cake. It is listed as good for working on a laptop and hosts live performances. Hours run 7 am to 2 pm Monday through Thursday and until 7 pm Friday through Sunday.
Best for: Vegan drinks and laptop work
- Address
- 1212 Chicon St #103, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 7 am–7 pm; Thu 7 am–2 pm; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed 7 am–2 pm
#4
Texas Coffee Traders Cafe
★ 4.8 (554 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Texas Coffee Traders Cafe at 3223 E 7th St is a women-owned cafe that reviewers describe as tucked away, with plenty of parking in the lot and a cozy interior. Regulars point to a mix of beans, with three drip options and an espresso blend, and staff who know their coffee. One reviewer notes a lingering roasting smell, and one did not enjoy their cup. It opens 7 am on weekdays, 9 am Saturday, and is closed Sunday.
Best for: Drip coffee with easy parking
- Address
- 3223 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–4 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#5
Noble Joe Coffee Co.
★ 4.8 (411 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Noble Joe Coffee Co. operates in the Southshore Eatery Food Truck Park on E Riverside Dr, near the trail inside an apartment complex food truck area. Reviewers mention several matcha choices, including a blackberry matcha, friendly staff and drinks that can be made sweeter on request. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and card or mobile payments are listed. It is open 7 am to 2 pm on weekdays and from 8 am on weekends.
Best for: Matcha by the trail
- Address
- Southshore Eatery Food Truck Park, 1620 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 7 am–2 pm; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed 7 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 34 cafes in East Austin, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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
- Dear Diary Coffee takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Desnudo Coffee: East Austin 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?
Desnudo Coffee: East Austin ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 916 reviews. Afuga Coffee is second at 4.8 from 755 reviews.
Which cafes in East Austin, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Afuga Coffee, at 7 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Dear Diary Coffee $10–20; Texas Coffee Traders Cafe $1–10; Noble Joe Coffee Co. $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Dear Diary Coffee, Texas Coffee Traders Cafe and Noble Joe Coffee Co..
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