Austin is heralded as having the best of a number of things: food, music, beautiful buses (you’ve heard that, right?). But did you know that Austin is home to some of the state’s most notable coffee shops? Austin’s specialty coffee scene is growing almost as fast as our city’s population, which is why we’ve rounded up a list of Austin’s best coffee shops along with the bus route information you need to get there.
Whether you’re a local interested in a new place to grab your coffee or looking for must-stop places while visiting Austin, consider this your official tour of Austin’s best coffee shops. You don’t even need to call a car to get around thanks to our handy CapMetro App, making it easier (and more environmentally-friendly!) than ever to get where you want to go.
Best Downtown Austin Coffee Shops
Whether you’re looking for a new spot to grab coffee on the way to work or you’ve just found yourself in the area and craving a cappuccino, these downtown coffee shops are ready to take your order. Pro tip: Venturing downtown for an interview? Bringing coffee for the hiring manager from one of these cafes is worth major bonus points!
Creature Coffee Co (Inside Native Hostel)
807 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 929 (Also walking distance from the Downtown Station by MetroRail)
Served by routes: 4
Houndstooth Coffee – Frost Tower
401 Congress Ave #100c, Austin, TX 78701 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 2112 (Also walking distance from the Downtown Station by MetroRail)
Served by routes: 2, 4, 5, 6, 19
Juan Pelota Café (Inside Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop)
400 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 2110 and 2112
Served by routes: 2, 4, 5 6, 19, 663
Epoch Coffee – Seaholm
111 Sandra Muraida Way suite #101, Austin, TX 78703 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 2107 and 6275
Served by routes: 4, 5, 17, 985
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 2104
Served by routes: 4, 663
Best East Austin Coffee Shops
East Austin is a hot spot for coffee lovers thanks to the wide selection of specialty coffee shops. If you’re looking to sip a well-balanced espresso, Austin’s east side cafes are the best of the best.
Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 935
Served by routes: 4
Flitch
641 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 939
Served by routes: 4
Flat Track Coffee Roasters
1619 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 1605 and 1847
Served by routes: 17
Greater Goods Roasting
2501 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 963 and 2803
Served by routes: 4, 300
Dear Diary Coffeehouse
1212 Chicon St #103, Austin, TX 78702 | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 1105 and 2023
Served by routes: 6, 322
Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 658
Served by routes: 2
Best South Austin Coffee Shops
With so much to explore in south Austin, you’re going to want a cuppa joe in hand for your next adventure. Before heading down to South Congress, stop by one of these specialty cafes for a seasonal beverage.
Medici Café – Lamar Union
1100 S Lamar Blvd #2125, Austin, TX 78704 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 2324
Served by routes: 3, 803
Mañana (Inside the South Congress Hotel)
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 4026 and 4029
Served by routes: 1, 801
The Meteor
2110 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 522
Served by routes: 1
Patika
2159 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 2328
Served by routes: 3, 300, 803
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 764
Served by routes: 3
Best Central Austin Coffee Shops
Austin’s centrally-located coffee shops are true neighborhood cafes where you feel like a regular even on your first visit. If the cozy vibes aren’t enough to bring you back for a second trip, the baked goods sure will! Seriously, these coffee shops know a thing or two about muffins and mochas.
Epoch Coffee – North Loop
221 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 611 and 1168
Served by routes: 1, 7
Barrett’s Coffee
713 W St Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 5605
Served by routes: 300
Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 1168
Served by routes: 7
Monkey Nest Coffee
5353 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 819 and 5964
Served by routes: 3, 491
Spokesman Coffee – Highland
6015 Dillard Circle, Austin, TX 78752 | Website | Instagram
Closest MetroBus Stop ID: 5603
Served by routes: 7, 337, 350
What do you consider to be Austin’s best coffee shops? Sound off in the comments and we may add your pick to the list!