5 Cafes Open Late in South Congress, Austin TX
Updated 29 September 2026 · 8 cafes in South Congress, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five cafes and casual spots near South Congress in Austin, TX that stay open until midnight or later on at least one day. It is for night owls, late workers and anyone wanting coffee, food or a drink after the usual closing time. Places were filtered by late hours and then ranked by Google rating, from 8 qualifying businesses. Each entry lists hours, address and what reviewers mention about the food, drinks and atmosphere.
#1
Ray’s Street Bites
★ 5 (225 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Ray's Street Bites on S Congress Ave serves Turkish street food from early evening, staying open until 2 or 3 am most nights and closed Tuesdays. Reviewers mention Adana and Beyti kebabs, a ribeye burger, generous portions and dishes made to order, along with friendly service and a clean, peaceful space. Halal food, outdoor seating, delivery and a drive-through are listed.
Best for: Late-night kebabs
- Address
- 3820 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 pm–3 am; Mon 6:30 pm–2 am; Sat 6:30 pm–3 am; Sun 6 pm–2 am; Thu 6 pm–12 am; Tue Closed; Wed 6:30 pm–2 am
#2
Cosmic Pickle
★ 4.7 (4,400 Google reviews)Bar$10–20 per person
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Cosmic Pickle on Pickle Rd is a bar and coffee spot open from 8 am, running until midnight Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention top coffee, homemade syrups, a strawberry hibiscus matcha, zero-proof mocktails and several food trucks on site. They describe lots of outdoor seating, a relaxed vibe, a resident cat and seasonal pumpkin displays. Live music and Wi-Fi are listed.
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
Radio Coffee & Beer
★ 4.6 (4,011 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Radio Coffee & Beer on Menchaca Rd is open from 7 am to midnight most days, closing at 11 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention a girl scout cookie latte, vanilla and almond milk lattes, an americano and a rotating food truck selection. They describe plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, covered areas with fans, fast service on busy weekends and a good setup for working.
Best for: Working late with a latte
- Address
- 4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–12 am; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–12 am; Tue 7 am–12 am; Wed 7 am–12 am
#4
Magnolia Cafe
★ 4.5 (7,345 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Magnolia Cafe at 1920 S Congress Ave is open 24 hours Thursday through Sunday and until midnight the rest of the week. Reviewers mention gingerbread and cornmeal pancakes, a steak omelet, plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices and reasonable prices, and note a past Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature. They describe friendly staff and a cozy room, with waits at busy times.
Best for: Pancakes at any hour
- 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
#5
FORTUNE TELLER
★ 4.7 (141 Google reviews)Bar
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Fortune Teller at 5604 S Congress Ave is a bar open from 8 am, until midnight early in the week and 2 am Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers describe a dark, gothic indoor room and a backyard-style patio, regular live music and events such as Plant Bingo. They mention cocktails, tacos and burgers, though one reviewer found the lattes disappointing. Wi-Fi and happy-hour drinks are listed.
Best for: Late drinks with live music
- 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
How we made this list
We looked at 8 cafes in South Congress, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, 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
- 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?
Ray’s Street Bites ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 225 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. Ray’s Street Bites stays open until 3 am; Cosmic Pickle stays open until 12 am; Radio Coffee & Beer 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: Ray’s Street Bites $10–20; Cosmic Pickle $10–20; Magnolia Cafe $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Ray’s Street Bites, Cosmic Pickle, Magnolia Cafe and FORTUNE TELLER.
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