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    Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

    3.9 (616 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Breakfast Sandwich
    Kevin S.

    Better half is such a cool concept in a great part of town. It's got a nice outdoors space, and a small indoor space if you're lucky enough to be able to grab. We went for brunch and cocktails. I don't know if the person was having a bad day or what, but the person taking our order was quite rude. Not just to us, but to others lined up as well. The food was solid. I got the breakfast sandwich and one of the frozen cocktails. Probably wouldn't do the same drink again, but next time will definitely be trying one of the coffee cocktails.

    FRIED GREEN BLTomato SANDO $14
    Corinne S.

    Such a lovely outdoor patio for weekend brunch! Lots of shaded tables and beautiful trees to enjoy a meal outside. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed, every single outdoor table was full but some of the picnic tables were long enough to share which is what we ended up doing. Even though it was very busy our order really didn't take long at all. You order at the counter and are given a number there to bring to our table which is nice. They had one of my favorite ciders Smell the Van which I loved! And my fiancé had one of their iced lattes which he said was excellent. For food I tried their new sandwich, the FRIED GREEN BLTomato SANDO (english muffin, bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato, remoulade, farm fried egg) and my fiancé had their CARNITAS HASH (crispy fingerling potatoes, pork carnitas, fried egg creamy poblano sauce, pickled red onions, cotija cheese). My fiancé loved the carnitas hash. My sandwich was pretty good; I don't think I'd order it again though. I think it'd be better without the spicy In-N-Out style sauce on it and if they offered it on sourdough instead of the English muffin (since it's stacked so high it's really messy to eat). One thing that was a bummer was that they don't carry ranch dressing. I wanted a side salad but they only had a vinaigrette dressing which I'm not a huge fan of so decided not to order the salad. I'd definitely come back and try something else on their menu though!

    Karla D.

    Decent little coffee & cocktail joint. I've had one visit and it was good. It's a diner/coffee shop/cocktail bar rolled into one. The service was rad! The Sloppee frozen cocktails are insane. We shared a seasonal one (can't remember the name) and it tasted like an Almond Joy. So good! They have lots and lots of outdoor seating and they share it with Hold Out Brewing (though Hold Out has a ton of seating as well). Nice size parking lot in front and a larger shared lot in the back. Great atmosphere, welcoming and laid back.

    Lemon cookie cold brew
    Emily W.

    Stopped by during a busy Sunday morning. Unable to order to-go so waited for everything to come out then boxed it up and went on my way. For being a busy morning waited only about 15 mins! Inside seating is small and has a cozy cafe feel to it. Then outside is MUCH larger and more of an outdoor patio space. Breakfast sandwich was good, but LOVED the lemon cookie cold brew. I'm usually not a cold brew person, but if every cold brew was like this one, I'd be a big fan. This is NOT overly sweet and has just a hint of lemon cookie in the cold foam. Highly recommend getting it if you can! As appreciated all the different parking options. There are two small lots in the front the a much bigger one out behind and is a very short distance away.

    Ube matcha
    Maya J.

    Easy parking, tons of seating -- great for solo visits, laptop days, group hangs, whatever you need. The bar is a great spot to sit and take it all in. The energy here is warm, buzzy, and genuinely inviting. The kind of place you come back to just to be in the room. Ube Matcha -- A cool combination. The ube adds subtle hints that play nicely off the earthy matcha. Runs a little bitter and won't blow your mind if you're a matcha purist, but the flavor pairing is creative and worth trying. Chicken Pozole Verde -- Ordered this on a rainy day and it could not have been more perfect. Hearty, warm, and made with care -- shredded chicken, creamy avocado, crisp radishes, and pepitas all in a comforting green broth. Could use a little more salt but overall a really satisfying bowl. What stands out most is the menu itself -- the flavor combinations here are genuinely unlike anything I've seen elsewhere. There are at least five other things I want to come back and try. A great spot any time of day.

    Shrimp salad
    Rachel T.

    Awesome spot for lunch and co-working! They have a big free parking lot out front which really separates them from other businesses in this area. I had one of their special lattes and my friend had the matcha latte. We set up at the bar and enjoyed our drinks while waiting for our food. This is like an old time diner that has been renovated into a super cute and trendy cafe! I love the ambience and they have a ton of outdoor seating as well! The wifi was not great the day we visited, but luckily it started working eventually. I had a huge salad with grilled shrimp and my friend had the vermicelli noodle bowl. Everything was huge! Super fresh and filling. Nice people! I will definitely go back. Great local spot!

    Pozole verde soup
    Justin T.

    Very chill place to meet someone for coffee or lunch. The outdoor patio definitely has a classic Austin vibe, with the abundance of grackles and flies and picnic tables. Ya know, in a good way. The highlight was the pozole verde soup. This wasn't a traditional pozole, but it was an absolutely delicious variant. Chickpeas, cilantro, shredded chicken, avocado, and an extremely flavorful and balanced broth. I'd go back just for that soup - light, healthy, delicious.

    Rosemary Lavender Latte
    Jordyn S.

    I love all the outdoor dining spots in Austin! This place was perfect for brunch on a sunny Sunday morning. There's a huge outdoor patio space with a ton of tables and greenery. The breakfast sandwich was delicious and the addition of a hashbrown on it was chef's kiss. The fried chicken on the chicken biscuit was SO good. The breading was the perfect thickness with a great crunch while the chicken was still juicy. Bonus points for being able to pay through In Kind!

    Orange blossom crueler twist with a iced vanilla latte

    Ordered the Carnitas Hash and was presented with a wonderful display of color and flavor! Almost all the bartenders and waiters greeted my girlfriend and I which is a plus! Even though it seemed busy, the flow of traffic inside and out was never congested. Thanks to Heather, Jake, Spencer, and Harry for such an awesome experience! Pics are of the crueler, coffee, and hash.

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Stephanie M.

    It was a beautiful Saturday morning at 70 degrees and we were looking for a cute and dog friendly breakfast spot to meet a friend. Better Half Coffee won in our research since it seemed to check all the boxes. Large outdoor area, plenty of free parking, coffee, food and cocktails. To order you have to either go inside to order at the counter or walk up to window from the outside. Then they will give you a number and bring you your food and drinks. Our drinks came up right away at the counter and then our food came out quite quickly to our table. For coffee I went with the Rosemary Lavender Latte. It was absolute perfection! I didn't need to add any sugar or anything else. It was perfect as is. For our food we all went with the Better Half Breakfast Sandwich. One with bacon and one with sausage. My boyfriend and I weren't super hungry and shared one. It was more than plenty to share. We both left very full. I think the unique touch is they have a nice crispy hashbrown in the sandwich. Also they have all the condiments to take to your table. Sriracha my fav! Overall such a cute place to visit when it's a lovely day and lots of dog watching. There was an adorable cat that I guess lives there and was lounging around near us and trying to play with our dog. Only negative mark I would say is it's right next to the train tracks and that horn is very loud! Lol

    Rosemary Lavender Latte
    Zachary S.

    Having to visit some family at Zilker later in the afternoon, I decided to spend some time at a coffee shop in the area and continue my endless journey to find the best latte in central Texas. This led me to Better Half right off West 5th Street in Austin. As I pulled into their parking lot I scanned the QR code to pay for parking, but found out they validate parking inside for three hours. IMMEDIATE W and I had not even bought anything yet. They had their brunch menu ongoing as well as a full cocktail bar, but having just filled up on lunch, I went just for the coffee. Inside is small but cozy with booths, tables, and bar seats to sit at plus a beautiful outdoor space with plenty of extra seating perfect for a fall afternoon. Their food, their pastries, and their cocktails all looked great, but again I was there just for a latte. I went for their specialty Rosemary Lavender Latte with oatmilk to experience what their coffee menu truly has to offer. It was not long until they brought my drink to me and I enjoyed it. I thought it was a fair and fine latte. Nothing mind blowing and nothing perspective changing, but it was good. The atmosphere is great and I felt very productive inside their space. I will be back for another latte soon enough. They also have alcoholic Slurpees/slushies that they call Sloppees. I felt like that deserved to be the last thing I mentioned in this review and is truly why the place deserves 5 stars. RIYL: Sloppee or coffee.

    cauliflower bites, potatos & eggs
    Rana S.

    I've been here maybe 4-5 times and it never misses. Seating on the weekends kind be kind of hectic and annoying but once you get your spot it's fine. I'm a huge fan of the cauliflower bites and the beet ketchup! Also any dish with their fingerling potatoes is so good too! I've stopped by here solo a couple times just to do work on my laptop and enjoy a cocktail and their bartenders are so friendly and give great suggestions! An austin gem (:

    Grace M.

    Huge outdoor seating area at better half with fans, that is shared with a brewery makes this "backyard" ambiance to die for. I had the most delicious simple breakfast with a house made sausage, crispy hashbrown, butter English muffin/ homemade jam, and some eggs. The breakfast is perfectly sized for the price. I would love to return

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    Ask the Community - Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

    Do they have skim or 1% milk for coffee?

    Hello! Is your establishment dog friendly? And what kind of oil does the kitchen use to cook and/or fry? Thanks in advance!

    Hi Lori, yes! We welcome well-behaved leashed dogs on our large outdoor patio. We use soy-based oil in our fryer. However, we do have nuts in the kitchen, so if that was an allergy concern, we cannot guarantee that nuts would not be possibly in… Read more

    I know it says not good for kids under more info, but are children allowed in this establishment?

    Yes! And I think it is just fine for kids.

    Do they have bottomless mimosa's for brunch ? Sat sun

    How late is the kitchen open?

    The kitchen closes at 10p. My friends and I walked in at 9:50 and they were very nice about letting us put our order in...even though I felt horrible about ordering so close to when the kitchen closed.

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    Really fantastic experience!…read more The cocktail menu is diverse and fun. The quality of drinks was excellent. My favorite part was the DJ was also playing electric guitar to accompany some of the songs in his lineup. It was really cool. I've never seen a DJ do that before. The whole time we were there the service and ambience and tastes were top-notch, but the DJ piece really created a memorable experience that leaves me wanting to come back.

    The vibes are great, but I'm not sure they are worth the wait. There are two lines: one for…read morewalk-ins and one for those with reservations. We waited maybe 15 minutes at the walk-in line as others progressively started to pile on behind us. Then again, even people in the reservation line were waiting. This is definitely the kind of place that wants you to wait. The kind of place that wants to build a line outdoors to intrigue onlookers. We were treated nicely, but we definitely could have gotten in right away. By the time we walked in, the place was probably at 60% capacity. It was standing room only at the bar, but not overcrowded by any means. There is a dress code, but it's not entirely clear what it is. Some guy dressed to the 9s got turned away for not having sleeves whereas I got in with sneakers and a t-shirt. They ask for your cellphones upon entering and give you a key in exchange, but there doesn't seem to be any security to enforce it if you don't want to give them up. I have no problem with their policy, but I bet a lot of customers do. Interestingly, their little social experiment seemed to have a positive effect, where we ended up talking to strangers and vice versa. The Powder Room may be making America social again.

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    4.7
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    Came to Simona's with some coworkers for happy hour and was not disappointed! This place is behind…read morethe Colton hotel off Congress ave. There is a parking lot that you can get validation for 2 hrs free, but after that you will be charged. Overall though, it's totally worth a visit! The bartenders are really friendly, the bathrooms are immaculate, and the inside of the place is really cute -- think kinda pink vintage? There are some tables, and big comfy couches around a coffee table in the middle of the bar which is where we sat. I had one of their happy hour cocktails that was similar to a creamy espresso martini, and they are 50% off on happy hour days/times! My friend got one of their floral cocktails which wasn't discounted but I LOVED it personally. I also got a strawberry matcha drink (non alcoholic) that was a little too sweet in my opinion; I finished it but wouldn't get it again. Overall though the cocktails and vibe in there are worth a visit alone! When it's not too hot, the area outside has little mini-chandeliers and is also very vibey.

    Located inside the Colton House Hotel, Simona's is the hotel's local resident serving coffee by…read moreday, and cocktails by night. I usually only go to coffee shops to work, but today, went on a coffee date with my dog instead. There's ground floor parking in the garage that's complimentary for two hours. I kept it simple with a vanilla latte. I noticed they had tacos at the bottom of the food menu, but at $13.25 for two tacos + an a la carte item, I decided to pass. Maybe my expectations were too high (as usual) because it's inside a hotel, but I was hoping for the kind of warm hospitality hotels are known for, but instead, the service felt a bit cold. It didn't exactly make me want to spend more money there. While sitting on the patio, I spotted the food truck outside and thought, "PERFECT. A food truck HAS to be cheaper. Take that Simona's!" I walked up to the window... only to find out it wasn't actually a separate food truck. It was just the pickup window. To order? I had to go back inside to Simona's and place my order with the delightful staff... I ended up ordering two Blue Migas tacos, and honestly, they were just... good, but nothing memorable. They tasted like your average breakfast tacos that you can find all over Austin for less. Despite loving how relaxing the outdoor patio is with its lucious greenery surrounding you and the beautiful French chairs and cafe tables, it's located right next to the hotel pool. If you're visiting on a summer afternoon, expect some extra noise with pool guests. If you're looking for a quiet coffee or a place to work, I'd recommend coming early in the morning instead.

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    4.4
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    0.8 mi
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    Full bar
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    Upscale yet fun cocktail bar with great staff and drinks…read more Food: 4 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights - Classy atmosphere - Upstairs has a few tables and a quieter smaller bar - Downstairs has booths tables and a long bar which is a bit more lively - Isaac: skilled bartender that was fun to watch him make the drinks - Great temperature controlled drinks super cold classes--it's the little extra things that make a differene - Some cocktails have very cool glasses: one with a very long stem, a skull, etc. - Martinis: unique shisho and solid vesper - Grilled cheese: looked basic but the gouda and cheddar mix garlic rosemary oil on the sourdough bread, and crispy cheese on edges were great. 4.5 stars - Looks nice but no dress code where the FAQ said come in what you are comfortable in which which I appreciate - Can make reservation on open table and choose upstairs or down Midlights - Downstairs has a different menu than upstairs : down more simple by time period, up more upscale detailed - Pretzels for dessert were just simple tiny crispy choc covered. 3 stars - For the grilled cheese might have been able to go with an upgraded chip from Ruffles--maybe even a Kettle chip Lowlights - Even in quieter upstairs can't hear the bartender when right in front of him - Special board featuring drinks but they were out of the one I wanted

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    4.3
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    2.2 mi
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    These are moments I think why do I live in San Antonio ( and often work in Austin ) when I can just…read morelive here and enjoy great restaurants, bars and weird gothic haunts like this with weird dark goth decor, a scent of palo santo , superb music, a great crowd and amazing drinks! College me would have lived here !! Enjoyed a French 75, my husband enjoyed a smoked Old Fashioned and it was a great place to grab a drink prior to seeing Springsteen at the Moody seated amongst candles , a weird alter of sorts while enjoying some Stevie Wonder as is playing now though some weird NIN or Type O might have been more appropriate

    I went to Whisler's and had one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had…read more I had one drink. I was completely sober for all intents and purposes. The bartender claimed I was drunk and cut me off anyway. I was at the bar talking to a girl while waiting to get a drink (the wait was long because the service is very slow, despite the bar not being very busy at all). She was clearly into me, and the bartender kept jumping in trying to talk to her too (instead of doing his job making drinks). He was doing all sorts of things to try and flirt with her and make her laugh: pulling out and showing her buckets of pre mixed cocktails, running and sliding under the bar, etc. She was engaging with both of us , and right in the middle of that, I get cut off out of nowhere. No explanation other than claiming I looked drunk, which I very clearly wasn't. It felt very clear what was going on--he wanted me out of the way. I left and asked the bouncer on my way out if I seemed drunk. This was literally two minutes later. He said no, not at all, and asked me why I would even ask that. I then told him exactly what happened and asked him to let the owner or whoever was in charge know about this extremely unprofessional conduct so they can discipline the bartender. His response was that the bartender has discretion to cut anyone off, and let me know the bartender is supposedly married so he couldn't have been flirting with any of the customers. Well, sounds like his logic is flawed--not only COULD he flirt with his customers, he WAS, and was therefore cheating. I hope his wife finds out. This is perfectly representative of Austin customer service lately and not normal in other places. I was in Tampa for an entire month earlier this year and this would've been unthinkable there. I'm not coming back.

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