Some colleagues and I stopped by Rosen's Bagels before a downtown business meeting. We ordered…read moreeverything bagels in preparation for our meeting. The bagels were dense yet light. The crust was slightly charred with the right level of crispiness. Cream cheese accompanied the bagels. These bagels were great bagels at a reasonable price. The bagel servers were quick, efficient and ultra friendly. Early morning vibes...

Such lovely and kind staff working there! The menu looked great with lots of breakfast options. For…read morevegetarians thy sub the proteins for avocado! Coffee was great, bagels a Bitttttt dry but overall liked it. Lots of seating in a nice park to sit.

Rockstar Bagels has been rising to the occasion since 2009 with their malt-boiled bagels that…read morepositively shine in the early morning light. They're the first local bagel to grace my table since they're available at Wheatsville a la carte for mere pocket change. These plump rings sport an elegantly lacquered finish with a topping that tends to skew heavier on sesame seeds, enhancing the nutty, toasted flavor. Maybe that's why I find them more compelling once split and toasted than simply warmed. Bulk bin grocery store bagels have questionable quality, even if they're locally made, so always go to their walk-up window for the best, freshest batches.

Outside counter with a solid selection of high quality bagels, spreads, and bagel sandwiches…read more Only have ~2 picnic tables for seating, but it looked like they had a booming take-away business (with a large chunk of people ordering ahead of time to pick-up) It took a while for my bagel and cream cheese to be prepared (~15 min), which was a long time given the simplicity of the order. I got a rosemary salt bagel with strawberry cream cheese, and it was all delicious, but there was WAY too much cream cheese. It was falling out of the bagel en-masse. Have a selection of coffee as well

The good: The biscuit on my friend's sandwich was yummy (I stole a bite). Good location with…read morecovered seating nearby. Service was quick for a Saturday. The Not So Good: I didn't really get any of the "sweet" in the sweet & spicy sauce. The Ugly: I ordered the bowl and was excited to dig in 'cause it looked delish but was disappointed with how salty everything tasted. I realize saltiness is subjective but I could not get through half of my order. Ended up taking home in hopes that I could find a way to reduce the salty taste.

Tucked in at the Thicket Food Truck Park in south Austin is this gem of a breakfast joint. The…read moregent who owns and runs the place is incredibly kind, passionate, and knowledgeable. He bakes all his own bread (brioche, biscuits), smokes his mushrooms, ferments his pickles, etc. We had the breakfast hash bowl, OG biscuit sandwich, and basic breakfast sandwich on brioche. All were very tasty... messy in the best way. The sweet heat sauce was bomb, and the pickles I added to my sandwich made for the perfect salty/spicy/crunchy addition. The food truck park itself is a great hangout. Chill vibes and nicely shaded. Can't wait to come back and try a fried chicken sammy.

I went here for a business meeting on a Tuesday morning and it was pretty busy which says a lot of…read moreabout this place. Everything was amazing. The service, food variety, food quality, and their healthy drinks options. Great meal, will come back again

Great Victorian-era bakery & restaurant inside The Driskill Hotel…read more Seating in and around the cafe (outer lobby-style seating as well). Comfortable Victorian-style club seats, comfortable table seating, marble topped tables, etc. They can get kind of busy but it's spacious and we've never had to wait long (two visits without issue). The pastries and brunch offerings are those that you'd expect people of the ton to have eaten in Bridgerton days. The chocolate banana bread, croissants, and more are beyond perfection. Wonderful experiences with equally wonderful service.

David Doughie's Bagelry has officially opened its new trailer located at the Lustre Pearl South!…read moreWent to try it out during their soft opening and still have my vote for the best bagels in Austin. They have been operating out of the farmers markets stall at Lakeline and Mueller on weekends, and it's no question they are popular for their New York style bagels, from their constant long lines. Their bagels are made fresh with a thin crackly crust, lightly chewy interior, and perfect crumb. I like to order mine with their housemade cream cheese (scallion is my preference) and fresh smoked salmon. They also plan to expand their menu now that they have a trailer. It was also great to be able to order through QR code and not have to wait in the lines you would normally expect from them in their farmers markets stall. The space at Lustre Pearl is also fantastic with plenty of seating. They have a parking lot as well.

17 dollars for 3 bagels that taste a day old. They give bagels for you to take home . They don't…read morehave utensils so you can't cut your bagel in half. I came from Buda to put my own bagel together for 20 dollars

Classic old coffee shop with alright drinks…read more - Has tall seats - Closes late - a remodel with new design would be great

A super clean, fast place to have a great coffee or bakery item. It's a little hidden gem in the…read morearea for real! The staff was so kind with total top notch service!

Jo's Coffee is exactly the kind of place that makes you want to stay for "just one coffee" and…read moresomehow end up spending half your day there. Whether you're looking to get some work done, meet a friend, or simply people-watch, this spot checks all the boxes. The atmosphere is lively without being overwhelming, and even when it gets busy, there seems to be plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating available. I stopped in on a Thursday morning and enjoyed the chilaquiles, a latte, and one of the most beautiful raspberry scones I've seen in a while. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The menu also deserves a shoutout for seamlessly transitioning from breakfast to lunch and even happy hour offerings later in the day. One of the highlights was how easy it was to settle in and work. The WiFi was fast and reliable, and I was able to comfortably spend about three hours there without feeling rushed. What truly stood out, though, was the customer service. Every interaction was warm, friendly, and genuine. The staff created such a welcoming environment that it genuinely elevated the entire experience. Between the great food, fast WiFi, comfortable seating, and outstanding hospitality, Jo's Coffee was the perfect way to spend a Thursday morning.

I hate to be a Yelp warrior or whatever - but for the sake of other patrons I felt compelled to say…read moresomething. I came here yesterday with my girlfriend and we split a chicken salad sandwich. As someone who doesn't typically eat chicken salad, I was unaware it could contain tree nuts. I took one bite, felt an unexpected crunch, and then felt my throat start to swell. My girlfriend asked a worker if she knew if the chicken salad contained nuts and she frantically exclaimed "oh no! I don't know!" before asking the kitchen. She then came back and said "it has pecans! Is that bad?" And I said "yes. Kinda bad" Luckily because I only had one bite and then proceeded to chew on a few Benadryl I ended up being okay and my throat and lungs were all back to normal in an hour or so, even if I had to spend my day in bed high on said Benadryl. If I had eaten any more of the sandwich though, I very easily could have ended up in the ER. All that to say - the menu does not make any mention of pecans being in the chicken salad, either in-store or online. Which is strange because tree nuts are disclosed in some of the other menu items. This feels like a bit of an oversight, no? Fellow nut allergy-havers: do you avoid chicken salad altogether? Am I ignorant for not knowing the risk of ordering chicken salad? I don't know but this did ruin a whole day for me and very easily could've cost me $2000 and a trip to the ER if I really enjoyed the taste of the sandwich. (Luckily I did not.) Sorry to leave a shady diva review for a time-honored Austin institution - the worker we spoke to seemed very apologetic and reasonably frightened. But you you've really gotta add that *contains tree nuts or your customers are gonna end up intubated. Not very cool! Feel free to send me money or whatever. Please don't send me a gift card.

Heard about this place from an Instagram reel, they had very fast service and great food. I tried…read morethe croissants (didn't get picture) and they were great... didn't warm tho which was the only complaint. I loved the pesto sandwhich (but cheese slices were a bit overwhelming and not enough pickle. Parking was a nightmare but I would love to come back when it's not as busy! Otherwise good brunch spot with outside seating (but seating is limited). Bathroom was clean and the whole place was very well kept

One of the best cafes in Austin! Their coffee is so good every time, and they have the best…read morechocolate chip cookies and almond croissants. Staff is always friendly and line moves really quickly.

I have a few things about Halcyon - 1) I can never spell it correctly when texting my friends to…read morelet them know am there reading, waiting, drinking, etc. and 2) I have been coming here for years that I am SO surprised I had not added it to my personal list of "Best Spots To Go To For More Than Coffee". This is the spot you go to if you want to hang out, in between you doing your thing (shows, bar hopping, dinner, before you go back to the hotel, etc.), and great for if and when you are solo and just want to have a good cocktail. Recently I was here before catching a show down the street a major music venue. I had my ride share drop me off here at Halcyon for some pre-game drinks before my show. I sat at the bar as I had a beer and shot combo and watched folks enjoying conversation with their friends and even saw a cool sharing smore-like plate that came out for a group sitting in the booths. Always a great spot and location to hope in and still be in the Warehouse district while having a good home base to come back to and chill the vibe out.

Cons - tall seats are not tall enough, inconvenient to sit…read more- usual downtown parking restrictions apply - Often times during the day front is open and it feels pretty noisy inside Environment friendliness - No BYO Cup discount - doesn't have separate trash and recycle bins Pros - few weird half tall furnitures - wifi (details below) and restroom - nice decorations overall including restrooms TLDR; Staffs and drinks are great but weird half tall furnitures are inconvenient WiFi password: coffeecocktails restroom# 800855