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    Centro UT

    4.2 (34 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Strawberry Pineapple (L) and Raspberry Lemon (R) Splasher
    Dani B.

    We happened to be on campus for an event and needed a drink. When we walked in it was quite packed, but no line to order. I got the Strawberry Pineapple Lemon with no carbonation and my daughter got the Raspberry Lemonade with carbonation. The Strawberry Pineapple Lemon was sweet which I love. My daughter loved her drink as well, so much that she wouldn't let me taste it. The service was quick and very helpful since it took us a minute to decide on the drinks. My daughter enjoyed the art on the wall that you are able to buy. Whenever we are on campus again we will definitely stop by. She did enjoy seeing all the college students, even though they are just students like her except not in middle school.

    Chai latte

    Came in and got two 20oz chai teas for my little sister and I, the inside was decorated well and had lots of seating. However the chai's tasted bland and watered down and upon speaking to the barista about possibly doing something to help the flavor they immediately told me they won't remake the drinks and I had to continually ask them to at least add something to the drinks to give them an actual chai flavor. They also informed me that they use a split syrup/powder mixture for their chais, which as a fellow barista/bartender I've honestly never heard of anyone using because it lowers the quality of the product. If I had been aware of them being made like that I probably never would have ordered them here.

    Horchata
    Desiree A.

    Cute little place off Guadalupe street. I was most impressed with the merch so worth the visit. The horchata latte was delicious but a little too sweet. Still liked it. The empanada was okay. Not something I will crave but pretty good and I liked the vibe they were going for.

    Iced caramel latte
    Brooke D.

    Stopped in here yesterday for a coffee and ended up staying for a little to work. The coffee here is really great! Not bitter and had a nice taste to it. The shop itself is cute with some good seating inside and out front and the staff was very kind.

    Cheeseburger Empanada + Cupcake Latte Blended
    Lauren H.

    Popped in for snack empanadas and left SUPER happy!! The staff is so friendly and it's a cute place very clean. Best part... you can tell the food here is made fresh! We ordered Cheeseburger Empanada (even had the dill pickle in it) and 2 Kolaches (Spinach + Feta, Brisket + Cheddar). Empanada was cooked to perfection. Not too crispy, not too bready and packed with filling. The breading on this reminded me of a southern biscuit almost. Kolaches were the favorite (spinach + feta to be more specific). The light doughy pocket almost melted in your mouth. It was buttery like a croissant and slightly sweet like a yeast roll. The flavor combos were spot on and perfectly paired with dipping sauces. Our drinks were so fun! Both tasted delicious... sweet enough so the coffee flavored shined with hints of the other flavors. The cupcake addition on top was of course picture perfect. 5/5 would recommend supporting these amazing owners!

    Cupcake blended latte
    Allison S.

    Good tasting coffee at standard prices. I LOVE the attention to detail. They have some Unique flavors and plenty of room inside for chilling/working/quick meetup. I got the blended cupcake latte and was totally satisfied. I work right down the street and Can't wait to try more flavors.

    yummy chocolate espresso torte
    Mary S.

    Excellent food and atmosphere so close to campus. They have plenty of choices for coffee and baked creations.. Wonderful place to sit and chat or read or gaze at vivid artworks. Will definitely come back.

    Biscoff latte
    Tina D.

    My favorite place on campus to study at and get delicious coffee! I love that they add in new seasonal drinks all the time. My favorite has always been their marshmallow latte! Super yummy and they also have some snacks too like tamale or pastry items. There tables inside so great for studying and hanging out. They also have a point reward system to save money too. There are some street parking in front of it.

    Iced Nutella latte
    Sara F.

    Pros: - Decent amount of seating inside, but it might get crowded depending on what time of day you go. - The worker I spoke with was very nice. Cons: - The coffee itself tasted pretty watered down. Given the plethora of other coffee shops by campus, I probably won't be coming here again.

    Iced cupcake latte
    Rye G.

    BEST COFFEE AROUND UT! I'm a huge Starbucks lover and I'd developed quite an addiction while working for them, so the boycott was a huge wrench in my day-to-day ventures. I tried just about every other coffee shop around campus and Centro is the standout by far! I've tried the iced americano, iced cupcake latte, iced caramel foamed, spinach feta kolache, and the spicy black bean empanada. All of them have been absolutely delicious! The wifi is great, the staff are super sweet and caring, and it's a much better study spot than Starbs! Definitely not on the cheaper side, but for receiving such quality food, drinks, and service from a small business it's totally worth it in my opinion!

    Sugar free vanilla iced latte with cinnamon on top!

    Such a cute place near campus! Employees are so sweet and welcoming. Definitely had better coffee (feel like it was a little watery) but wasn't terrible. A good place for a quick pick me up before class. There teas looked super good and seemed like a great place to study or meet up with friends

    Jenny N.

    Really wanted to love this place, but the coffee game needs some work. They have drip coffee and also lattes, mochas, etc. I'd recommend just going with the drip and asking for some milk. Perhaps the cold drinks are better. I'll have to come back in the afternoon to see how their ice cream and other drinks are. The got the soy chorizo empanada and didn't particularly like it, but I did love the brisket kolache. Their pastries also looked like it would be good. However, I really like the location - right on Guad and really close to UT. Parking is not bad in the early morning, but I anticipate it would be awful after 8:30AM. Another selling point is that it's clean and there's a good amount of seating. Music is not overly loud either which wins in my book. The owner is very nice and personable and you can tell after 10 minutes of being there that he has a good amount of regulars who like the place. Really good potential to be a nice spot if they up their coffee game.

    iced americano
    sophia l.

    Nice and spacious inside, delicious coffee and AMAZING service. The food options have all been wonderful as well, I love the empanadas, specifically soy chorizo and brie and my friend likes the bagel breakfast sandwich. My first choice for coffee in the UT area!

    Iced cupcake latte

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    Easy order ahead and coffee was great! Great location near UT campus. I go a Americano and it was delicious!

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    Nice calm coffee shop, a surprise considering the location om the drag. Nicely sized cups of coffee and good taste to it.

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    Really quick service, reasonable prices, large variety on menu, good WiFi, nice employee, and lots of places to sit and work!

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    Great place! Had the horchata chai and a ham and cheese croissant, both delicious! Great customer service and vibes.

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    cute little cafe to chat or study! food wasn't bad and everything was pretty fairly priced

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    Haraz Coffee House Pflugerville

    4.3
    (90 reviews)
    11.4 mi
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    I've slowly become a "make my own espresso at home person", so I don't go out of my way for coffee…read moreas much as I did a few months ago. In addition, I do not have a Haraz Coffee House near me, so when I am near one of their locations, I make it a point to pop in. I love Haraz. I love the ambience. I love the coffee. I love the pastry selection. I love the service. The consistency I've experienced from location to location is top-notch. The cleanliness here is impeccable, too. That bears mentioning. My go-to is the Haraz Latte. Iced. While this could never be my every day coffee, it is something I really enjoy and treat myself to when I'm able to go to a Haraz. As someone who doesn't proclaim to like cheesecake, their Biscoff cheesecake is the exception. Maybe it's a blessing that one isn't close by and I can only indulge every now and then. If you want a break from your regular coffee, give Haraz a shot. Especially when the summer heat kicks in - the iced coffee + cardamom is pretty great. Also, they seem to have a high standard for hiring. The staff is always great. Please tip generously ;)

    Haraz The good:…read more Wonderful decor and ambiance, really spacious. Plenty of seating. Lots of sunlight. Tall ceilings. No annoying music, great for conversation. Open later than most coffee shops, especially in this deserted part of town. Varied drink menu, both caffeinated and not caffeinated, including refreshers. Nice creative variety of desserts (including a Biscoff cake!) and a kolaches case. At one point the brought some hot baked dessert (looked like a whole coffee cake) out the oven and it smelled like heaven. The bad: Nothing vegan or healthy, not even pre-made cold sandwiches or packaged salads. If you are a little peckish for a healthy snack, this is not the place. The coffees: They have all the regular espresso drinks, and also Turkish coffee and of course Yemeni, their specialty. I had heard great things about Yemeni coffee and was exciting to try it. My first drink, a traditional coffee drink called Jubani ($6) contained coffee but was watery like a tea. It had also ginger and cinnamon. I was not expecting it to be like a tea. I immediately told the cashier I didn't like the drink and would like just an Americano, double shot espresso. I was charged $9 for a 12 oz cup. No cream or sugar, no added flavorings. If I were in charge I wouldn't have charged for this second drink, since it comes at almost zero cost to them and would show good faith and ensure repeat business. Disappointingly, the Americano was also watery and sort of "lemony", but I still drank half while sitting with my friend. I'll say that my friend had some sort of an iced latte that she enjoyed. I might try a second visit and order a Turkish coffee, but I will make sure to have had a full meal before.

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    Flora Coffee

    4.8
    (62 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Saw a tik tok of this place and decided to try since I was in the area. The menu didn't necessarily…read morehave items on it that jumped out to me as super delicious, mostly because I am an overly sweet coffee typa girl. I had their black sesame blossom drink and was super skeptical in all honesty haha. The barista was extremely kind and cool to talk to (bald guy with glasses). The drink completely blew me away, the complexity of flavors was so interesting and unique. It was salty, nutty, and sweet all in one. Its truly one of the best drinks I've ever had, I drank it so slow because i didn't want it to end. I'm devastated this place is far from me but its going to be a necessity each time I'm in the area. I can't wait to try more of their menu, this is probably my new favorite coffee shop in all of Austin

    We would have never found this shop unless someone told us. This coffee shop is an absolute hidden…read moregem in Austin. It is off of shoal creek in a strip mall in the back not visible from the Main Street. The shop is co-located with a yoga practice and this atomically generated the social vibe that is hard to find. They are serious about coffee here. They roast their own coffee beans here. There are several world-famous baristas (ask them about the world competitions they are part of) serving up the brew who are super knowledgeable about coffee and coffee late art. I highly recommend everyone come by and get the the taste of what the one of the best coffee shops in Austin! PS come on Sunday mornings for weekly Porsche car show in the parking lot!

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    Simona's

    Simona's

    4.6
    (92 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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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.

    This is a review about the coffee and food aspect of Simona's…read more It is over priced. In terms of coffee, they are middle of the pack. There is much better coffee in austin. They have premium prices still. They sell pastries and they have a taco food truck connected to it. Both are still very much overpriced. I get it, they are inside a nice hotel and so they will charge a premium but at least have the quality match that.

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