5 Best Coffee Shops in Downtown, Austin TX
Updated 29 September 2026 · 26 cafes in Downtown, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the five best coffee shops in and near Downtown Austin, TX. It is for locals and visitors looking for a well-made latte, a signature drink or a relaxed morning stop. Twenty-six businesses in the Google category Coffee shop were considered, and the list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry gives hours, address and what reviewers mention about the drinks and the setting.
#1
Desnudo Coffee: East Austin
★ 4.8 (916 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This Desnudo location sits in the food truck park at 2505 Webberville Rd in East Austin. It opens at 7 am on weekdays and 7:30 am on weekends, closing by 2:30 pm. Reviewers mention the signature lattes, especially the brown sugar miso, plus white vanilla miso and orange blossom versions, and describe friendly cashiers. Several call it a weekly stop. The car park, entrance and seating are 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
Dear Diary Coffee
★ 4.8 (665 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Dear Diary is an all-vegan coffee shop at 1212 Chicon St, open from 7 am daily, until 7 pm Friday through Sunday and until 2 pm other days. Reviewers mention house-made syrups and chai, plant milks with no extra charge, matcha, gluten-free food, a chorizo taco and carrot cake. They also point to art and goods from local makers for sale. The entrance, seating and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Vegan drinks 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
#3
Idlewild Coffee
★ 4.8 (304 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Idlewild is at 824 W 12th St, open daily from 8 am to 6 pm, and is connected to a skate shop. Reviewers mention a vanilla cappuccino and cold brew with honey syrup, and baristas who ask about preferences and suggest drinks. One visitor notes free parking in the nearby ACC garage and that a BMX skate park is around the corner. The car park, entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Guided drink picks near skate park
- Address
- 824 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–6 pm
#4
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery
★ 4.7 (798 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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A cafe and roastery at 1111 Chicon St, open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention the smell of roasting coffee, a well-balanced espresso and beans to take home, and some describe warm baristas and plenty of seating, while one found the staff less welcoming. Google lists outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, beer and wine, dessert, fast service, and notes it is good for working on a laptop.
Best for: Espresso and fresh-roasted beans
- Address
- 1111 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#5
Desnudo Coffee: Downtown
★ 4.7 (362 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This Desnudo location is a trailer at 111 Congress Ave., open from 7:30 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends until 2:30 pm. Reviewers mention the brown sugar miso iced latte and a washed Colombian iced americano, and describe coffee that is full-flavored without being too sweet. Lines can get long but move quickly, and reviewers note outdoor seating and a dog-friendly setting. It is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Grab-and-go iced coffee downtown
- Address
- 111 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–2:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–2:30 pm; Sat 8 am–2:30 pm; Sun 8 am–2:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–2:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–2:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–2:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 26 cafes in Downtown, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted 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, 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. Dear Diary Coffee is second at 4.8 from 665 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Dear Diary Coffee, at 7 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 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 Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery.
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