5 Underrated Cafes in North Loop, Austin TX Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 10 cafes in North Loop, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five cafes in and around North Loop, Austin, TX, that score well on Google but have not yet built up huge review counts. To qualify, a spot needed a rating of 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and the list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count. It helps anyone hunting for a new coffee, matcha or boba stop beyond the usual names. Each entry sticks to listed hours, addresses, attributes and reviewer themes.
#1
BRB Coffee
★ 5 (320 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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BRB Coffee sits at 3501 Guadalupe St and doubles as a laundromat, so reviewers note you can sip while your wash runs. It opens daily until 9 pm. Reviewers mention a pistachio cardamom latte, pistachio cold foam, turmeric latte and baklava. Listed attributes include Wi-Fi, laptop-friendly seating, live performances, vegan options and a cozy, quiet atmosphere, with a low price range.
Best for: Coffee while doing laundry
- Address
- 3501 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–9 pm; Mon 8 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–9 pm; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–9 pm; Wed 8 am–9 pm
#2
Sip Munch Cafe
★ 4.8 (387 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Sip Munch Cafe is a small, locally owned business at 1701 W Parmer Ln Ste 105, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention board games, bench seating and a helpful counter that offers samples. Drinks that come up include pandan cold foam, hot salted oolong matcha, sesame foam Vietnamese coffee and ceremonial grade matcha boba. One reviewer notes few outlets for laptops. Delivery and outdoor seating are listed.
Best for: Boba and late matcha
- Address
- 1701 W Parmer Ln Ste 105, Austin, TX 78727, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–10 pm
#3
Neighbor Coffee & Friends - Burnet
★ 4.8 (158 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Neighbor Coffee & Friends - Burnet is at 5000 Burnet Rd, and reviewers describe it as a small food truck that brews its own beans. It opens Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm, closed Sunday. Reviewers mention a bourbon caramel coffee, a vanilla lavender latte, homemade biscuits and whipped honey butter. One reviewer found the espresso drinks lacking depth. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are listed.
Best for: Morning latte and biscuits
- Address
- 5000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–2 pm; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed 7 am–2 pm
#4
Muse Coffee Co
★ 4.8 (66 Google reviews)Coffee stand$1–10 per person
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Muse Coffee Co is a coffee truck at 5201 N Lamar Blvd, which reviewers place behind Revival Vintage on the corner of Lamar and Zennia. It opens daily from 8 am to 3 pm and identifies as Black-owned, LGBTQ+ owned and veteran-owned. Reviewers mention hand-whisked matcha served unsweetened by default, seasonal specialty lattes, cold brew and lemonade. Free street parking and on-site parking are listed.
Best for: Unsweetened hand-whisked matcha
- Address
- 5201 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–3 pm
#5
Matcha Boys
★ 4.8 (40 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Matcha Boys is at 108 W 43rd St and opens from 8 am to 3 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers focus on flavored matcha, including Mont Blanc, strawberry made with a homemade puree, blueberry and mint lemonade versions. They also mention unique seating and drinks easy to carry on a neighborhood walk. One reviewer wanted more matcha flavor in the blueberry drink. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are listed.
Best for: Flavored matcha to go
- Address
- 108 W 43rd St, Austin, TX 78751, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–3 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm; Thu 8 am–3 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 8 am–3 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 10 cafes in North Loop, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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, Neighbor Coffee & Friends - Burnet 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?
BRB Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 320 reviews. Sip Munch Cafe is second at 4.8 from 387 reviews.
Which cafes in North Loop, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Sip Munch Cafe, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: BRB Coffee $1–10; Sip Munch Cafe $1–10; Muse Coffee Co $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for BRB Coffee, Sip Munch Cafe and Muse Coffee Co.
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