Highest-rated cafes in the Austin area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Austin area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Austin were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Fruitealicious Bubble Tea & Smoothies
- Rating: 4.4/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6929 Airport Blvd. Ste 110 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
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#29. Caf茅 Cr猫me
- Rating: 4.4/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1834 East Oltorf St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Pie Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8900 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#27. Sugar Pine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8578 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#26. Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
- Rating: 4.4/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 Chicon St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#25. Emerald Tavern Games & Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9012 Research Blvd. Ste C1 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Tabletop Games
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#24. Le Bleu
- Rating: 4.4/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9070 Research Blvd. Ste 303 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#23. The Salty Donut
- Rating: 4.4/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Caterers
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#22. Revolucion Coffee Juice - Austin
- Rating: 4.4/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 San Jacinto Blvd. Ste 200 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#21. Summer Moon Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (672 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11005 Burnet Road Ste 112 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#20. Sorrento's Drive Thru Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 West Anderson Lane Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. Mary's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3209 Red River St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#18. Gen bobabee & coffee house
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10901 North Lamar Blvd. Ste A 104 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
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#17. Cosmic Saltillo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 East 4th St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tacos, Venues & Event Spaces
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#16. Cafe Java - Austin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1505 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11900 Metric Blvd. Ste K Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
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#15. Flat Track Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1619 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#14. Cafe Nena'i
- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 Montopolis Drive Ste A Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Latin American
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#13. Fleet Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2427 Webberville Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Balkan Cafe & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11800 North Lamar Blvd. Bldg 3 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Modern European, Bars, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Terra Toys
- Rating: 4.5/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2438 West Anderson Lane Ste C1 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Toy Stores, Coffee & Tea, Art Galleries
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#10. Paperboy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 East 11th St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
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#9. Dear Diary Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Address: 1212 Chicon St. Ste 103 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#8. Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.6/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1814 Harvey St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Flitch Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 641 Tillery Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. Nate's Baked Goods & Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Orchard St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#5. Dolce Neve
- Rating: 4.6/5 (719 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1713 South 1st St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
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#4. Teal House Coffee And Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2304 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
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#3. Cosmic
- Rating: 4.6/5 (699 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Pickle Road Ste 111 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars, Food Trucks
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#2. Teal House Coffee & Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 29035 Ranch Road 12 Dripping Springs, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Food Trucks
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#1. Radix House Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.8/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 West William Cannon Drive Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks, Head Shops
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
