5 Cafes in North Loop, Austin TX That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in North Loop, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five places in and around North Loop, Austin, where you can get a coffee and also order beer, wine or a cocktail. It helps anyone looking for a work-friendly cafe that stays useful into happy hour, or a dinner spot with a full bar. Each business is listed on Google as serving alcohol, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count. Five qualifying businesses were considered, and the notes rely on attributes, hours and what reviewers mention.
#1
Spokesman Coffee
★ 4.6 (257 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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A coffee shop on Dillard Circle open until 9 pm Monday through Thursday, serving beer, wine and happy-hour drinks. Reviewers mention seasonal drinks, iced mint matcha, sea salt earl grey matcha, doodle-style wall decor and community events such as markets and book clubs. The second floor looks onto a climbing gym. It lists Wi-Fi, ample seating, parking and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Evening laptop sessions
- Address
- 6015 Dillard Cir #B, Austin, TX 78752, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–9 pm; Tue 7 am–9 pm; Wed 7 am–9 pm
#2
Foreign & Domestic
★ 4.5 (1,183 Google reviews)New American restaurant$30–80 per person
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A New American restaurant on East 53rd Street serving dinner from 5 pm, closed on Mondays. Reviewers mention popovers, fingerling potatoes, cauliflower and brunch dishes such as a ham and Gruyere croque madame, with bar seating that looks into the kitchen. It is listed for cocktails, a strong wine list and dessert. Service feedback is mixed in reviews. Google lists a price range of $30–80.
Best for: Sit-down dinner with wine
- Address
- 306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–9 pm; Sun 5–9 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#3
Flightpath Coffeehouse
★ 4.5 (848 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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A large coffeehouse on Duval Street open daily from 7 am to 7 pm, with an outdoor patio and mid-century furniture. Reviewers mention dark roast drip with self-serve refills, a smooth cold brew, plenty of outlets and room for working or playing chess. It serves beer and wine, organic dishes and vegetarian options, and Google lists a price range of $1–10.
Best for: Long work sessions on a budget
- Address
- 5011 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#4
đậm coffee bar
★ 4.6 (173 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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A coffee shop on Clayton Lane with a bar on site, open 8 am to 7 pm on weekdays. Reviewers mention iced strawberry matcha, a matcha einspanner latte, hojicha latte, matcha banana latte and strong Vietnamese coffee, and note there is no decaf. The space is described as clean with good music. It offers free garage, lot and street parking and accepts mobile payments.
Best for: Matcha drinks and Vietnamese coffee
- Address
- 609 Clayton Ln Ste 100, Austin, TX 78752, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–7 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 8 am–7 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm
#5
Barrett’s Too
★ 4.6 (61 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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A coffee shop and bar on North Loop Boulevard that opens at 7 am and stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention a backyard patio, a spicy chai, frozen margarita deals, happy hour, and gluten-free and vegan options. It lists live music, counter-service food, small plates and dessert, and reviewers point to event placards inside for local happenings.
Best for: Coffee that turns into patio drinks
- Address
- 103 N Loop Blvd E, Austin, TX 78751, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–10:30 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–10:30 pm; Thu 7 am–10:30 pm; Tue 7 am–10:30 pm; Wed 7 am–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in North Loop, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, 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
- Foreign & Domestic takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Spokesman Coffee 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?
Spokesman Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 257 reviews. Foreign & Domestic is second at 4.5 from 1,183 reviews.
Which cafes in North Loop, Austin TX are open late?
Barrett’s Too stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Spokesman Coffee $1–10; Foreign & Domestic $30–80; Flightpath Coffeehouse $1–10; đậm coffee bar $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Spokesman Coffee, Foreign & Domestic, Flightpath Coffeehouse, đậm coffee bar and Barrett’s Too.
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