5 Best Cafes in North Loop, Austin TX
Updated 29 September 2026 · 20 cafes in North Loop, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five cafes in and around North Loop, Austin TX for anyone after a well-made latte, a place to work or a quick breakfast stop. Twenty qualifying businesses were considered, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one. Each entry draws on the cafe's own listed hours, price range, attributes and what reviewers mention, so you can check opening times and seating before you visit. A few close in the early afternoon.
#1
BRB Coffee
★ 5 (320 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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BRB Coffee is a coffee shop at 3501 Guadalupe St that doubles as a laundromat, open until 9 pm every day. Reviewers mention a pistachio cardamom latte, pistachio cold foam, a turmeric latte, baklava and clean, easy washers, and describe the owners as friendly and happy to explain each drink. It is listed as quiet, cozy and good for working on a laptop, with Wi-Fi, vegan options and live performances.
Best for: Coffee while doing laundry
- Address
- 3501 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–9 pm; Mon 8 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–9 pm; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–9 pm; Wed 8 am–9 pm
#2
Terrible Love
★ 4.9 (429 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Terrible Love is a small coffee shop at 3908 Avenue B, set in what reviewers say was a former school boiler room. It opens 7:30 am on weekdays and closes mid-afternoon. Reviewers recommend the Terrible Latte and a grapefruit brown sugar latte, mention good parking, and warn of lines, with one waiting about 20 minutes to order at mid-morning. Outdoor seating is listed, and it is noted as LGBTQ+ friendly.
Best for: A signature latte, arriving early
- Address
- 3908 Avenue B, Austin, TX 78751, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–2 pm; Mon 7:30 am–2 pm; Sat 8:30 am–3 pm; Sun 8:30 am–3 pm; Thu 7:30 am–2 pm; Tue 7:30 am–2 pm; Wed 7:30 am–2 pm
#3
Kick Butt Coffee
★ 4.7 (2,843 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Kick Butt Coffee is at 5775 Airport Blvd Ste 725, opening at 6 am on weekdays with later weekend starts. Reviewers mention a standout pistachio latte, a bagel breakfast sandwich, large coffee sizes, good muffins, funny names on the menu items and a relaxed, slightly grungy atmosphere. They also point to regular events during the week. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Early coffee and weekday 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
#4
Sip Munch Cafe
★ 4.8 (387 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Sip Munch Cafe is a locally owned cafe at 1701 W Parmer Ln Ste 105, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention board games, a charming space, pandan cold foam, hot salted oolong matcha, ceremonial grade matcha, Thai green tea and boba, with staff happy to offer samples and recommendations. One notes few power outlets for laptops. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and delivery are listed.
Best for: Boba, matcha and board games
- Address
- 1701 W Parmer Ln Ste 105, Austin, TX 78727, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–10 pm
#5
Neighbor Coffee & Friends - Burnet
★ 4.8 (158 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Neighbor Coffee & Friends on Burnet Rd is a small spot at number 5000, which one reviewer describes as a food truck, open 7 am to 2 pm and closed on Sunday. Reviewers mention in-house roasted beans, a bourbon caramel coffee, a vanilla lavender latte and homemade biscuits with whipped honey butter. One reviewer found the espresso lacked depth. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Biscuits with a flavoured latte
- Address
- 5000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–2 pm; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed 7 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 20 cafes in North Loop, 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
- 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?
BRB Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 320 reviews. Terrible Love is second at 4.9 from 429 reviews.
Which cafes in North Loop, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Sip Munch Cafe, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: BRB Coffee $1–10; Terrible Love $1–10; Sip Munch Cafe $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for BRB Coffee, Terrible Love and Sip Munch Cafe.
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