If you are looking for a coffee shop, this IS NOT your place. Very much a cocktail bar. I think they added "coffee" simply to generate revenue in the morning. Much better to go across the street to Merit coffee. read more

This in my opinion is one of the best bars of its kind in Austin. Service is spectacular and the ambiance is very chill and has great music selections, and comfortable seating. Always go with Deana she's fantastic! Their drinks and Coffee are very well made, the tequila cocktail with chartreuse or "Old Monk" is a must. Whether you are going for date night or just hanging out during the day getting some work done this spot has it all. read more

My friends and I had a very disappointing experience at Codependent. From the moment we walked in, we felt ignored. There was an empty table inside, yet we were told we had to sit outside. Later, we found that the table could be reserved, so we made the reservation but when we asked our waitress (Diana, who also went by "D"), she completely disregarded us. Instead of answering our question, she told us there were people inside who had "spent thousands of dollars" and had been there all day, which had nothing to do with our request. We weren't asking about how much anyone else spent, we just wanted the table we reserved. Her tone came across as rude and dismissive. After that, she stopped coming to our table altogether. Other staff members brought out our drinks, while she thanked them for doing her job. It was clear we were being judged and didn't "fit the profile" of the guests they wanted to serve. We ended up leaving. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place, the lack of professionalism and respect was very disappointing. read more

A perfect date/hangout/catchup/ work spot, they have really good coffee and cocktails. I love their espresso martinis, definitely the best in Austin! I've been so happy the multiple times that I've been here! read more

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I LOVE this place! But I am going to have to say some bad things first. The bad things are totally fixable. Codependent is already a distinctive institution in Austin. With repair, it could be an indispensable one. * * * Codependent is a Los Angeles style coffee-house/bar. It is located on the ground floor of the Jenga Building. (Okay make that the Independent Building although nobody calls it that.) This is pure Seaholm complex. The Seaholm Complex caters to the cool and rich. Make that the very cool and the very rich. This is not a stuffy place for the Texas Public Policy Institute/Bob's Chop House Crowd. This is not a place for starving artists or students without a trust fund. Are you starting your second software company with the proceeds you got from selling your first one? Are you handling the financing for a potential Netflix series on Texas music? Are you dating either of the two previous people? If your answer to any of the previous three questions is yes, you fit in here. * * * I warned you there is bad stuff. So let me get that out of the way right now. Bad Item One. On weekend nights, they charge a "large party fee" of 22 percent - even if you are alone. The credit card machine then asks you for a tip on top of that. There is no documentation or warning for any of this. I am totally in favor of "mandatory service charges" as an income protection for the underpaid, overworked and very deserving people who work in Austin's restaurants and bars. But I also believe in truth in labelling and letting people know what you intend to charge them for. Tell me there is a mandatory service fee of 40% - and I pay it smiling. Sneak in a 1% undocumented service fee - and you have put me in a foul mood. We have consent rules for sex. There should also be consent rules for fees. People can charge whatever they like - so long as the other party consents to the fee before it happens. Bad Item Two For a super upscale bar, the bartending is surprisingly hit or miss. Their title beverage the "Codependent" is absolutely outstanding. It is a coffee-based beverage that leaves Black Russians and White Russians in the dust. The fruit drinks are way more cloying than they ought to be. Note that drinks here are served with a giant 3 x 3 x 3 ice cube. That is almost always a warning of bad bartending. No one should have to water down their drinks that much if they truly believe in the taste sensations they are whipping up. * * * Now the fantastic stuff. Much of what they have here is well worth the price they want to charge. 1) The coffee is outstanding. It is subtle but still has a complex flavor that many espresso aficionados adore. Although my tastes are different, I recognize a well executed gourmet brew when I taste it. 2) Their charcuterie plate is wonderful. It looks small but is totally filling. Every single cut of meat, piece of fruit or almond on that platter is a top of the line specimen. 3) The location and decoration is drop dead gorgeous. You have spectacular views of both Seaholm-area skyscrapers and the wooded Shoal Creek trail. Urban cool and lush nature all in one shot. There are wrap around windows. The decoration is eye candy without being distracting. I could sit in that room all day. 4) The bottle selection consists of some of the best chosen super-upscale bottles you are going to find in an Austin bar. Some bars can equal this - but nobody does better. If you like your liquor straight - and I do - there are few places with as many intriguing options. 5) The crowd fits the decor and the bottles and the room. There is coolness by association just being next to these people. (There is wealth by association too if you hit it off really really well ... But this is not a mixer or a pick up place. Everyone comes with their own company. Nobody "needs" anything.) * * * If you have money, this is a place to enjoy spending that money without feeling like a Lake Travis gated community type. If you have money, you might not even care about the hidden fees. Order whatever you like by day ... and stick to coffee drinks or hard spirits by night ... And you can do very very well indeed. read more

Drinks: 3/5 Codependent is known for its Espresso Martini, which is quite good. However, for $25 it was pretty far off from being worth the price. Our cocktails were good, but nothing to write home about. Service: 5/5 Extremely professional and friendly bar staff that really take pride in their work. They made sure we had everything we needed before ever needing to ask! Environment: 5/5 Beautiful and immaculate interior with great vibes right off the river. Extremely clean and vibey on the inside and out. The parking garage is super close as well! read more

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Nice place in a great location with beautiful views. The wait staff was excellent. The only downside was having to pay for parking.

Came here for happy hour with colleagues on a Thursday. They have indoor and outdoor seating and some pastries that I saw. We sat outside since it was so nice outside and the ambiance was great. Nice comfortable couches and chairs to accommodate a group of 10+ people imo. Our waitress was great and quick to take our drink orders and check up on us throughout the night. I can't remember the drink I got, my passion something but it was delicious! I think their regular drink prices ($18?) are a bit expensive so I'd come during HH to take advance of the discounted pricing! I also love that they are dog friendly and that it's so close to work so people can just walk there. read more

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Codependent is a great bar in my opinion. I came on a Monday night because they do different types of happy hour specials on weekdays, and the special for Monday is that happy hour lasts all day! I came around 8 PM to have a drink with a friend, and I got the "better with the lights on" drink on the cocktail menu which has mezcal, butterfly pea flowers and elderflower. It was a really smooth and lovely drink with a great balanced taste that was sweet, but not too sweet. My friend got a Mocktail, I don't remember which one, but I remember it was very refreshing! Our server was helpful and attentive, and the vibes inside the bar are really lovely both in the early evening, and once it gets dark. I actually noticed after it got dark that they dropped a disco ball, which definitely added to the ambiance! There are a lot of little tables and areas that actually would make this bar a great place to study and work, and I've seen people doing that even in the afternoons during the day. It's a great location also right near Trader Joe's and the shopping center that it's inside of which has other restaurants and places you can eat if you want. There's a pedestrian bridge right next to codependent that also connects that area with Trader Joe's, etc. to the rest of downtown. If you look on the bar website, you'll see all of the different, happy hour specials they have any given weekday. I know I'll come back at some point to try some of their other drinks! read more

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First time checking this place out after hearing great things from friends about Codependent. Came here for cocktails in the evening to celebrate a friends birthday. Atmosphere is chill, easy place to catch up with friends and hear each other since it's not overly loud inside. Decor is nice inside and they also have some outdoor seating. Handful of other patrons were dressed up for this place and gave it a more high end vibe. We had reservations and when we arrived there was another party at our assigned table. Hostess had to reseat us and made another guy move to another table to give us a table that would fit our group of 7. We brought a cake form HEB to the establishment to celebrate our friends birthday. They told us there's a $20 cake cutting fee since they don't allow outside food. They don't even have dessert on their menu!! Why should we be charged for something they don't even offer, their menu consists of light snacks and cheese boards.... Cocktail menu is solid, I got the espresso martini and the one night stand. Drinks were $16 each. Would I come back, sure. Would it be on top of my list to grab cocktail? Nah. read more

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Great ambience and disco decor! I saw someone choosing the place for a professional photo shoot!

I had an incredible gin cocktail here when I came for happy hour. The daily happy hour rotates between different drinks so you do not know what is discounted until arrival. The drinks are fairly expensive but delicious. I came on a Friday and they have a live saxophone player. However, we were seated by the speaker and it was extremely hard to have a conversation over the volume. Additionally, they allowed dogs indoors and they were barking and jumping on customers. Again I came on a Friday so it was busy so I recommend a reservation for safety if you have a larger group. My boyfriend and I showed up without when and we're seating right away. I would love to come back again and enjoy the patio as it looked extremely nice. read more

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Really cool spot in the heart of Austin. A friend of mine picked me up at the airport for a weekend visit and this was our first stop to kick off the trip. Was able to find parking a short walkable distance away. We arrived around 4:00pm on a Friday and the place was super busy but we were able to find seating and get attended to really quickly. Lots of folks were just working away on their laptops, and I recall reading that laptops are not allowed past 6pm which I thought was kind of cool. I believe the vibe transforms around that time as I could see the faint sight of a disco ball tucked away in the ceiling. Sadly we didnt' stay for that long, but I'd definitely come back in the evening to check it out. We ordered up some drinks and some snacks. I ordered the One Night Stand drink as I was in the mood for a drink with some bourbon and some caffeine and this one had both. It was really good with a great presentation - there just wasn't much of it, but still worth it. The Italian Snack Terzetto was one of the best shareable appetizer snacks that I've ever had. More specifically, the house-spiced Marcona almonds were the absolute star of the show. OMG, they were out of this world great and the spices were coated on each almost to perfection. I even made it a point to ask our server how they are made and if I could buy them in bulk. Lol. No such luck. The olives and truffle crisps were also good, but those almonds - I just can't say enough about them! Definitely a place I would recommend and a place that I hope to return to someday. read more

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Good location, nice crowd on a Saturday afternoon. Really good espresso martinis, also added bailey's to ours to brighten them up and still delicious. Only thing I truly could complain about was that it would have been nice for our waiter to inform of us the automatic gratuity for a party of 5 so we tipped about $60 extra. Drinks are about $17 or so each which seems to be average for Austin. read more

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Stumbled across this place when visiting another restaurant nearby and had been on my list ever since. Finally got to go on a Saturday morning for book club and it was so much fun! It's a beyond beautiful space that's very open and good for groups. We were there quite early so it was pretty quiet and our server was kind and attentive. I did not have any food or drink while I was there but others that I was with did and had great things to say about them. The drinks that were brought out were presented beautifully and are definitely picture-worthy. read more

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I keep trying to go back to codependent because I live right by it but it has been so disappointing. The service is so slow and why are they charging a "3% health and wellness fee" for cocktails... there is nothing healthy about a $19 espresso martini. read more

Great location to hang out for drinks or food or both! They have restaurant style seating and a nice couch area that can seat around 10-12 people and DJ music on weekend nights (not sure about weekdays). The dim lighting gives a nice chill vibe to the place. Many different drinks on the menu and I loved the shots here - not sure what it was but they actually tasted good and didn't leave a bitter after taste. The cocktails are interesting and unique. I would guess that these be crafted by mixologists. DJ music was okayish with a limited playlist but we had a fun time here nevertheless. read more

Fun, hip spot for coffee and cocktails in the Independent high rise (extra points for naming creativity!) It's a popular spot to work during the day (they have rules around which tables allow laptops and there are no laptops on the weekend after 11 am!). Great coffee and multiple seating options (couches, tables, bar and outdoor patio). In the evening it's a hot spot for cocktails and they have DJs Friday and other frequent events. Haven't tried their food but they have bites available. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Chill place to hang out. And yeah, as the name sez., you can get quite good coffee, and even gooder cocktails. The key is the vibe tho' - hang out on the couches outside, enjoy the weather, sip on a cocktail (or coffee), chat with friends, work, whatever. It's basically....chill! The munchies are ok too, but a bit pricey - stick with the cocktails... read more

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Came here during the day for remote working and the coffee was delicious. Loved the big windows that outlooks the trail. Not sure how it is at night but loved it during the day! read more

If you are coming here to work and have that coworking space experience There are a lot of table are reserved with " Laptop free table " The Wifi might not work - def sit down, check the wifi first to see it is working, otherwise you will order a bunch of stuff/drinks and find out later that the internet is not working. I feel like it was on purpose that it wasnt working so they can increase foot traffic and get people out. Couches and large table are what most available for you to work with your laptop here, might have to sit your laptop on your lap to work if you are at the couches. Music can get loud and club ish as the afternoon approaches. If you are coming here for fun and instagram Sure it's a very nice ambience , well decorated place. Drinks are not that great tbh. Can't even finish my coffee and the cocktail we ordered. Parking is on the street Overall the vibe was very unwelcoming, even as a bar or a coffee shop. It is neither, so it's a bit confusing. It's like they want you to come to spend on drinks, but neither of it is good. People def just come here to check out the ambience and see what's the hype is. read more

Dropped by for a night cap with a few friends. Thought the ambiance was good, cocktails we nice. They could probably do with some more variety though. read more

A really neat bar with creative cocktails and nice atmosphere. I've really enjoyed all of their mezcal cocktails, but they have so much more. The lightning and music make it more intimate than the table placement would suggest, so it's great for small groups of people. The servers are super friendly, but check in on patrons a bit too often that can get annoying. I've heard good things about their coffee shop version during the daytime, so look forward to checking out how the vibe is earlier in the day read more

I love the ambiance, bartenders are great and friendly ! I love the Carajillo drink def 10/10. This is one of my favorite places to recommend for a chill night out. read more

I really hate writing reviews like this but sometimes people display such disrespectful behavior that it needs to shared. I have been to the Codependent many times and loved it both to work and for a coffee date with a girlfriend. This time was a shockingly different experience. I came on a Saturday to work no knowing their laptop policy had changed and they no longer allow laptop usage after 11am on the weekends. I ordered a coffee as normal and proceeded to go find a table where I then say signs on each table with the new policy. I realized I wouldn't be staying so I asked the very kind barista if there is anyway I could have my drink refunded if it hadn't been made yet. He said he couldn't do it then but when his manager returned he could do it tomorrow. I said that was fine but then his manager showed up and he explained that I wanted a refund because I didn't know about the laptop policy. I said thank you so much and the manager, without even looking at me to acknowledge me as a person got on the computer to work his refund magic. I patiently waited behind him and when the receipt printed he remained looking at the computer and stuck his hand out to hand me the receipt with not so much as a glance in my direction. I'm sorry, but this kind of behavior is just not something I would expect from a business owner and especially not from a place as lovely as Codependent. I hope he was just not having a great day as is otherwise a kind person but no customer deserves such dismissive treatment. The barista was wonderful, the space itself and drinks are lovely and well-priced and this is hopefully not something that happens regularly but still not excusable in my opinion. Someone go give David the manager a hug. read more

I understand why people dislike the laptop policy but what they are trying to accomplish here is different from any other coffee shop. They are looking to create community, and they are looking to cultivate friendly relationships amongst the patrons who spend their time at codependent We live in a world where everything is online we are all disconnected, and what this place is looking to accomplish, is the exact opposite of the status quo. I believe we need more places like codependent! read more

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Really weird to force your customers to get off their laptop when work days last until 5pm traditionally seems very disinviting to future and current customers. The culture is odd and uncomfortable read more

The vanilla latte tasted like a Chinese stir-fry, like really authentic with the toasted sesame oil and fresh brewed soy sauce. Not a bad flavor, just not the flavor I was expecting. Pros 1. Large mug 2. Cute cream design 3. Good flavor Cons 1. Wrong flavor read more

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So... ughh... ridiculous story I came here around 3 PM on a Sunday, sat down, ordered a salad. Afterwards, I popped open my laptop and started doing some work. After a few minutes, a nice lady-manager came in to explain that they have a no laptop policy after a certain time - listed on the website and front door (I didn't see it - should be in big letters). She offered to refund the salad, or place it to go. I said, No, I want the food I already ordered. Food came, so did the lady. I ate. I also paid and left a tip. She asked me to leave nonetheless and offered to refund the salad. I said I don't want refund for food and services rendered and I don't want t to leave because I'm not disturbing anyone. She insisted I leave or she'd call security. I ignored her and she came back with 'security.' Security was another male employee who stated the same thing, that he felt really bad about the policy etc... And that the owner had a certain "vibe" that he wanted to set, however, I still refused politely. A few more back and forths, the manager-lady became more and more stern. Brought other employees in the mix to tag-team me. I made the point it's a ridiculous policy - either have a big "no laptops allowed ever" rule clearly on the door, or stop with the schizophrenic scheduled enforcement. I never once raised my voice or made any insults. I was calm in my demeanor. I never approached any customers, or the employees directly (only politely in response). In my view, this is the stupidest, tone-def policy, and worst culture that employees have to work and suffer in. Their job is literally to harass paying, information-workers customers at a lounge / restaurant / coffee bar on a schedule. Information worker paying customers are unwelcome here, but more importantly, I feel really bad for the employees here :// I guess this is what 'codependent on a bad employer' looks like. UPDATE: The female manager came back raising her voice and demanding multiple times I leave, saying I needed to get the "f** " out of there and accusing me of harassing their employees which of course I did not. The harassment is clearly the other way. I was polite and cordial the entire time eating my salad I paid for and quiet in the corner. She said she'd call the police and I stated that you can't kick out a paying customer that is not disturbing anyone. She said that she refunded my salad which of course I said I never asked and I don't want a refund for food and rendered services. Clearly she was fabricating a premise, and possibly a false police report later. I did however leave shortly after this, and just so happened that she did call the police and they were outside.. I didn't bother them, they didn't bother me so I just went on my merry way. It's too bad this is the employee and customer culture this management wants to cultivate. :(. TL;DR? There are better "cocktail + coffee" lounges to go to that won't get the police called on you if you pop open your laptop as a paying customer, (possibly?) double charge as others have stated, and ultimately don't maintain staff and training geared to harass customers and make false allegations against them. Secondly, and this is really important - it's silly to try and have it both ways. Literally have "coffee" in your name, and then severely restrict information workers who are accustomed to being able to... drink coffee, or have a salad and work for a few hours while sending some emails. Remove the coffee aspect of your branding and offering , print in big bold letters "no laptops ever," inform the user before sitting them, and then problem solved. You can create the "vibe" you want, and effectively dismiss 10-25% of your customer base. You can differentiate between the thousands and tens of thousands of bar/coffee/lounges that don't have this policy. Most importantly, you no longer need to train your employees to harass customers, swear at them, and call the police on paying customers. That's the biggest win. Company culture, and employee morale. read more

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I've been wanting to come here and try codependent's espresso martini because rumor has it, they're really good. I'm an espresso martini slut, so you know I had to come and try it. And to be honest... I was disappointed. Espresso martini is a heavy pour so it will get you buzz, however it is very milky and filled with Kahlúa. And the cost... expensive. We got 4 of them for $84!! Yikkkeeees. The service however was great, and I love the inside and the atmosphere. I would be back for a regular cup of coffee or maybe to try a different cocktail because I enjoyed my time there however don't go for the espresso martinis like I did. read more

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I stopped by with friends for a round of drinks and this place didn't disappoint. Great service and chic ambiance. I will definitely have to visit soon to sample the full menu and other cocktail specials. read more

I had a good experience here. As everyone had said, best part is the space- decor is lovely inside; patio outside is nice enough, too. There is music playing inside and out, so mind this detail if you're looking for somewhere to take a video call, like I was. I ordered an iced maple latte, the cold oats and an almond croissant. Espresso was strong and tasty. Could have passed on the croissant. Bathroom was clean and the mirror in the bathroom is dope. I'd come back for a cocktail. read more

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Cute place to hang out specially when weather is nice out. Nice comfortable seating outside. Great drinks. I got a Golden milk latte which was amazing. Then got a matcha latte in the morning. It was great. My husband got a Pardon my French. It was tasteful. read more

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This place is def the type of place that you visit for the ambiance. I stopped by on a Sat morning for coffee before brunch. It's a super cute spot that is in the middle of downtown, great views. However the coffee menu is underwhelming for a coffee shop, it is limited. Again this is a spot to visit for the ambiance. read more

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon for a mimosa and light bites with my best friend. I've only ever been here at nighttime so I wasn't sure what the vibes would be during the day. I have never been so pleasantly surprised. The windows had the best natural lighting and the staff were absolutely phenomenal. We sat at the bar and Gabe, Hunter and Roshawn helped us all day. They were so kind and attentive and even offered my friend a mint when she feared her breath smelled. The light bites are quite the spread (see pic) and the incredible service was the cherry on top. Highly recommend. read more

This place was a really fun, beautiful, and unique place to experience. The interior, drinks, and food were all so gorgeous. My boyfriend and I went at happy houry and they had discounted charcuterie boards and cocktails and it was so worth it! It was a really cool place to spice up a saturday afternoon. The cocktails were all so unique and complex. I got a cocktail that was like a upscale paloma and an espresso and tequila cocktail with a candied orange. It was so fun for my boyfriend and I to try all of the parts of the board and everything was very high quality. Even if we didn't like something there was so much on the board to play with. Expect to pay a little more here, but happy hour is worth it. I think the atmosphere and quality experience makes this place amazing. read more

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Omg, the service by the barista was outstanding!! I had a lovely cappuccino and a warmed croissant smothered with Nutella! It was a great afternoon location for sister time. The ambiance is swanky! Stylish furniture with great spots for mingling. Oh, the bathrooms were spotless! Way to go, Codependent and their charming barista! read more

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The vibe reminded me of some of my fav spots in London. I love the decor and the mix mediums of soft fabrics and hard metals. I love the colors and textures of every inch of this place, so just going here you feel enveloped by the ambiance! Great cocktail list and the charcuterie board is a perfect happy hour starter. Then came back for coffee a couple times and that was delicious too. Perfect spot to end or start your day. Great outdoor seating as well, so you can't go wrong at this place. Only bad decision is not stopping by for a beverage. read more

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Stopped by here to meet a friend. Fun location would indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend the espresso martinis!

Drinks and services are amazing - Gabe is phenomenal bartender. The atmosphere is amazing- love the vibe read more

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