5 Cafes in South Congress, Austin TX That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 cafes in South Congress, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five places in and near South Congress, Austin, TX that Google lists as serving alcohol while also offering coffee or cafe-style food. It helps anyone planning brunch, an afternoon drink or a late evening out. Thirteen qualifying businesses were considered, and the list is ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one. Each entry covers hours, location and what reviewers mention, so you can pick the right stop along South Congress.
#1
Aba Austin
★ 4.7 (8,823 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$30–80 per person
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Aba Austin is a Mediterranean restaurant at 1011 S Congress Ave, open from 11 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends. It serves cocktails, wine and coffee, with a shaded patio and a separate outdoor bar. Reviewers mention strong drinks, good food and date nights, and several recommend making a reservation. One reviewer reports a mixed welcome from the host stand, and another raised a concern about their bill.
Best for: Date nights and patio dining
- Address
- 1011 S Congress Ave Bldg 2 Suite 180, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
Cosmic Pickle
★ 4.7 (4,400 Google reviews)Bar$10–20 per person
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Cosmic Pickle is a bar at 121 Pickle Rd that opens at 8 am daily and stays open until midnight Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention coffee, matcha with homemade syrups, zero-proof mocktails, beer and cocktails, plus several food trucks on site. They describe plenty of outdoor seating, a relaxed vibe, a resident cat and seasonal pumpkins that kids enjoy. It has live music and Wi-Fi.
Best for: Coffee by day, drinks by night
- Address
- 121 Pickle Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–12 am; Mon 8 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–12 am; Sun 8 am–10 pm; Thu 8 am–12 am; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
#3
Magnolia Cafe
★ 4.5 (7,345 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Magnolia Cafe is at 1920 S Congress Ave and stays open 24 hours from Thursday through Sunday, closing at midnight on other nights. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with beer and happy-hour drinks. Reviewers mention gingerbread and cornmeal pancakes, a steak omelet, many vegetarian and meat options, and servers willing to adjust orders. Some note a wait for a table.
Best for: Late-night comfort food
- Address
- 1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri Open 24 hours; Mon 7 am–12 am; Sat Open 24 hours; Sun Open 24 hours; Thu Open 24 hours; Tue 7 am–12 am; Wed 7 am–12 am
#4
FORTUNE TELLER
★ 4.7 (141 Google reviews)Bar
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FORTUNE TELLER is a bar at 5604 S Congress Ave that opens at 8 am daily and runs until 2 am Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers describe a dark, gothic indoor room and a backyard-style patio, with regular live music and events such as plant bingo. They mention tacos and burgers and tasty drinks, though one reviewer did not enjoy the lattes. It offers cocktails, happy-hour drinks and Wi-Fi.
Best for: Live music and themed events
- Address
- 5604 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 am; Mon 8 am–12 am; Sat 8 am–2 am; Sun 8 am–12 am; Thu 8 am–2 am; Tue 8 am–12 am; Wed 8 am–12 am
#5
June's
★ 4.5 (1,342 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–60 per person
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June's is an American restaurant at 1722 S Congress Ave, open from 9 am on weekends and 11 am on weekdays. It serves cocktails, wine, beer and coffee. Reviewers mention a bright, airy room, a salmon board with a homemade bagel, a breakfast chalupa, a croque madame on sourdough, lattes and chocolate chip cookies to go. One suggests making a reservation to secure a table.
Best for: Weekend brunch with a latte
- Address
- 1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 9 am–10 pm; Sun 9 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 cafes in South Congress, 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
- Aba Austin and June's take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Magnolia Cafe is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- 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?
Aba Austin ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 8,823 reviews. Cosmic Pickle is second at 4.7 from 4,400 reviews.
Which cafes in South Congress, Austin TX are open late?
Magnolia Cafe is listed as open 24 hours. Cosmic Pickle stays open until 12 am; FORTUNE TELLER stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Aba Austin $30–80; Cosmic Pickle $10–20; Magnolia Cafe $10–20; June's $20–60. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Cosmic Pickle, Magnolia Cafe, FORTUNE TELLER and June's.
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