5 Best Cafes in Mueller, Austin TX
Updated 29 September 2026 · 34 cafes in Mueller, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the five best cafes in and around Mueller, Austin TX, for anyone after coffee, a place to work or a relaxed morning. Places are ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one, and thirty-four businesses qualified. The list includes a couple of spots that pair coffee with craft beer. Each entry draws only on the Google listing and on what reviewers mention, including hours that change through the week.
#1
Dear Diary Coffee
★ 4.8 (665 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Dear Diary Coffee at 1212 Chicon St is an LGBTQ+ owned and women-owned coffee shop that reviewers describe as all vegan, with no charge for alternative milks. They mention house-made syrups and chai, gluten-free food, a chorizo taco, carrot cake and local art for sale. It opens at 7 am, closing at 2 pm Monday to Thursday and 7 pm Friday to Sunday.
Best for: Vegan coffee and local art
- 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
#2
Kick Butt Coffee
★ 4.7 (2,843 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Kick Butt Coffee on Airport Blvd opens at 6 am on weekdays, with later weekend hours. Reviewers mention a standout pistachio latte, a bagel breakfast sandwich, large coffee sizes, muffins and funny food names, plus a laid-back, slightly grungy feel and events through the week. Google lists live music, beer and cocktails, outdoor seating and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Early coffee and live events
- Address
- 5775 Airport Blvd Ste 725, Austin, TX 78752, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6:30 pm; Mon 6 am–6:30 pm; Sat 7 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 6 am–6:30 pm; Tue 6 am–6:30 pm; Wed 6 am–6:30 pm
#3
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
★ 4.7 (1,560 Google reviews)Brewery
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Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches on Manor Rd is a brewery that opens at 8 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends. Reviewers mention a large selection of sweet and savory kolaches, beer that surprised them, coffee to go and a clean, calm interior suited to working. One regular calls it family friendly, and there is an outdoor seating area.
Best for: Kolaches and coffee or beer
- Address
- 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–11 pm; Mon 8 am–10 pm; Sat 9 am–11 pm; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 8 am–11 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
#4
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery
★ 4.7 (798 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Figure 8 at 1111 Chicon St is a cafe and roastery open daily from 7 am to 7 pm, and reviewers mention smelling coffee roasting as they walk in. They praise well-balanced espresso and plenty of seating, though one found the staff less welcoming. Google lists outdoor seating, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, and notes it suits laptop work.
Best for: Espresso from a local roaster
- Address
- 1111 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#5
WhichCraft Tap Room & Bottle Shop
★ 4.7 (456 Google reviews)Beer hall
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WhichCraft on Simond Ave is a beer hall and bottle shop that opens at 8 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, serving coffee alongside craft beer. Reviewers mention fast Wi-Fi for working, lattes and a large range of hard-to-find beers sold as singles. Some say service varies by bartender. The car park, entrance, seating and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Coffee then craft beer singles
- Address
- 1900 Simond Ave #200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–11 pm; Mon 8 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 8 am–10 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 34 cafes in Mueller, 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, Kick Butt Coffee opens at 6 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?
Dear Diary Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 665 reviews. Kick Butt Coffee is second at 4.7 from 2,843 reviews.
Which cafes in Mueller, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Dear Diary Coffee $10–20; Kick Butt Coffee $10–20; Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Dear Diary Coffee, Kick Butt Coffee and Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery.
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