5 Cafes in Zilker, Austin TX That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 cafes in Zilker, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five cafes around Zilker in Austin that are listed on Google as serving alcohol, for anyone who wants coffee and food with the option of a beer, wine or cocktail. Six qualifying places were considered, then ranked by Google rating weighted by how many reviews each has. Several sit on South Lamar Boulevard. Each entry gives hours, the address, listed features and what reviewers mention, so you can match a spot to breakfast, lunch or an early evening visit.
#1
Crepe Crazy
★ 4.8 (1,869 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Crepe Crazy at 3103 S Lamar Blvd serves sweet and savory crepes, salads and coffee, with beer and happy-hour drinks listed. Reviewers mention a staff from the deaf community and ordering and paying at a kiosk, which makes for a quiet, cashless dining room. They also mention generous portions, a gluten-free crepe option, chai and a sweet cheese crepe. It stays open until 8 pm Thursday through Saturday and closes at 3 pm other days.
Best for: A quiet crepe lunch or dinner
- Address
- 3103 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–3 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–3 pm; Wed 9 am–3 pm
#2
Café Crème - Oltorf
★ 4.6 (1,067 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Café Crème - Oltorf at 1834 E Oltorf St identifies as Asian-owned, women-owned and a small business, and opens daily from 7 am to 5 pm. It is listed as good for working on a laptop and hosts live music. Reviewers mention a warm setting, breakfast tacos, a cinnamon sugar bun, vegan and vegetarian options and in-house merchandise. Some found sandwich portions small, and one felt the matcha and crème brûlée coffee were too weak.
Best for: Laptop work with breakfast tacos
- Address
- 1834 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–5 pm
#3
Stouthaus Coffee - Sunset Valley
★ 4.6 (778 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Stouthaus Coffee - Sunset Valley at 4715 S Lamar Blvd #102 identifies as women-owned and lists beer, wine, a fireplace, rooftop seating and outdoor seating. It opens at 6:30 am on weekdays and runs until 8 pm. Reviewers mention well-balanced, consistently good coffee and a location sharing a parking lot with the stadium next door, handy during long events. One reviewer noted large dogs inside the enclosed space.
Best for: Early coffee, then a beer later
- Address
- 4715 S Lamar Blvd #102, Sunset Valley, TX 78745, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–8 pm; Mon 6:30 am–8 pm; Sat 7:30 am–7 pm; Sun 7:30 am–7 pm; Thu 6:30 am–8 pm; Tue 6:30 am–8 pm; Wed 6:30 am–8 pm
#4
Proud Mary Coffee
★ 4.5 (913 Google reviews)Cafe$20–30 per person
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Proud Mary Coffee at 2043 S Lamar Blvd runs as a brunch cafe from 7 am to 4 pm daily, serving coffee alongside beer and cocktails. Reviewers mention scrambled egg with roti, potato hash, a breakfast burger, gluten-free toast and a house-made ketchup worth asking for. They also mention unusual drink names, plenty of seating and parking validation through a QR code. Vegan and vegetarian options are listed.
Best for: A full brunch with specialty coffee
- Address
- 2043 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–4 pm
#5
Penelope's Cafe By El Meson
★ 4.6 (107 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Penelope's Cafe By El Meson at 2036 S Lamar Blvd serves Mexican breakfast and brunch daily from 8 am to 2 pm, with cocktails, spirits and happy-hour food and drinks listed. Reviewers mention chilaquiles verdes, migas, pancakes, tacos and a sweet Los Cabos latte. They describe a cozy room, attentive service and a management team that checks in on tables. One reviewer notes it is Latina and women owned.
Best for: Mexican breakfast and a morning cocktail
- Address
- 2036 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 cafes in Zilker, 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
- Crepe Crazy and Proud Mary Coffee take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Stouthaus Coffee - Sunset Valley opens at 6:30 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?
Crepe Crazy ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,869 reviews. Café Crème - Oltorf is second at 4.6 from 1,067 reviews.
Which cafes in Zilker, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Crepe Crazy, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Crepe Crazy $10–20; Café Crème - Oltorf $10–20; Stouthaus Coffee - Sunset Valley $10–20; Proud Mary Coffee $20–30; Penelope's Cafe By El Meson $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Crepe Crazy, Café Crème - Oltorf, Stouthaus Coffee - Sunset Valley, Proud Mary Coffee and Penelope's Cafe By El Meson.
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