Iced vanilla latte was really good! Barista was a little rude, but nothing over the top so still 4 stars!

The barista was very friendly and well versed in the small menu they have. I got the chocolate latte which is specially prepared in house with beans from Tanzania currently. It has more of a bitter taste than most over sugary drinks you may get at other coffee shops. Wish the prices were a bit lower but overall great place for some great company coffee. read more

Houndstooth Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got an Small oat milk iced latte and it was $6.87. Coffee was good but a small unflavored late for $7 is crazy. Can't give 5 stars knowing you can get a great iced latte many places in austin for less than $5. Good in a pinch but would not recommend. Coffee = 4.5 stars, price/parking/decor/experience = 1 star read more

First things first, I've been here for coffee nearly everyday I've worked in Austin. I love the environment, the location and the workers here. Coffee variety is pretty interesting, they have many unique drinks a place like Starbucks would lack. My one complaint is that with so many unique drinks they also fall kinda short on some typical coffee flavored like hazelnut. On top of that, some of the specialty drinks can be a little pricier... But it is at the base of the frost bank tower, one of the nicest buildings in Austin and near a lot of financial corporate organizations. My point is, people are willing to spend a little more money. Overall I'd recommend this place. It's pretty great just not perfect for me read more

Houndstooth Coffee - Very nice setting right outside of houndstooth to sit and enjoy a coffee with a friend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very welcoming staff, great tasting coffee. Only downside is that I drank my coffee too fast. Check this place out! Great atmosphere, it's laid back. Plenty of seating and the baristas are easy to talk with. Will definitely stop by again read more

Beware the yoga pants invasion. Half the line had just left the studio down the street. Coffee is on the pricey side, but was pretty tasty. Chai latte was good (way better than *$ or Peets). Good outdoor seating area for people watching - though in the Austin humidity I might rethink being outdoors. read more

Houndstooth serves not only amazing coffee, but some tasty breakfast burritos from Tacodeli too. The coffee here is awesome. The Japanese style iced where they brew a single cup over ice may be a bit pricey, but the flavor is just so good. The staff is great as well and super friendly and knows their way around a tasty cup of coffee. The space is pretty open and has good light, so it's a perfect place for doing some work with your coffee. read more

Houndstooth Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent service providing a great product. I had a cortado and a pour over Guatemala coffee. Nice setting to catch up with a friend or your emails. read more

Coffees were pretty light. More than enough milk. Wished they offer flatwhites. Cups were very cute, nice service. Need more employees or faster service. Waited for fifteen minutes to get a cup of capp. read more

At houndstooth your not coming for you average cup of coffee. When you enter the building there's an open space to sit. The coffee is good and their baristas are really friendly and good at their jobs. This is the best coffee place I've been in a while. If you want a good cup if Joe, I would recommend this place without hesitation read more

Houndstooth Coffee - Getting some good brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best cappuccino that I've had so far in Austin. The staff were great as well to recommend dinner spots. Absolutely love Austin in general and I travel all over the US. Absolutely in love with this coffee spot! read more

This is a very happy place for me. I was working at a venue for SXSW across the street and the 18 hour work days were long. When there was anywhere between 5 -20 minutes of a break, you bet your bottom dollar I was here. It's really quite simple if you ask me why! Well, the clean lines of the coffee shop made my wannaknowmore about interior design heart skip a beat. The company around seemed to be all young professionals working comfortable on laptops or reading. The coffee was full and rich - oh my gosh. There are plenty of options no matter what kind of coffee drinker you are. Best part? The baristas. They were consistently kind - like genuinely kind and truly cared you got the right drink for you. This is my new favorite coffee spot in Austin. What what! read more

We used b cycle to bike over to 6th street and we're in the mood for some iced tea, used Yelp and. Are across houndstooth. We walked in and it's very simple but clean, good music calm vibe. They had a few different teas but we went with classic black which was delicious! I'm weird but really like the fact they used crushed ice, they didn't charge extra for light ice. Two iced teas was around $5 which is insane to me, in Brooklyn that's the price of one. Great place to stop if you're in the area! read more

I actually came to Houndstooth after the Hot Lava Obstacle Course event. I was curious about being a coffee geek. The event was called Coffee Geekery and I had to go. All I know about coffee was Folgers was crap and I bought anything was not Folgers or the cheap coffee for that matter. Yes I was aware there different types of coffee from different countries. But I didn't realize there was more to coffee than expected such as the aftertaste, the feeling, the balance, etc. Coffee sampling or cuppery is maybe what wine tasting is about. I did come aware of the taste of different coffees. It was a great education on the different types of coffee. read more

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Service is so friendly and helpfull! Felt very welcomed there...oh and coffee is great too!

Awesome spot! My husband and I wanted to try a local favorite for Austin coffee shops and this was perfect! If you want something different than Starbucks, give this a shot. The customer service was excellent! read more

Upgrading to their single origin espresso was 100% worth it. Described as bright, floral, red fruits; I'm generally wary of bright espresso and usually go for darker toasts, but this was pulled beautifully and came out exceptional. Hands down best espresso I had in Austin my whole trip. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Houndstooth Coffee - Soy latte with their single origin espresso. Amazing. Nice latte art too. (bc they use Pacific brand soymilk which makes it easier.) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm a huge coffee fan. Austin has a bunch of coffee shops so you can imagine my excitement and list of coffee shops for this trip. My love for coffee is not always the coffee alone. I actually love going to coffee shops, especially ones with lots of uniqueness and characters to it. Ones that don't try to hard and have down to earth baristas that can teach you a thing or two about coffee, like this Houndstooth location. Hidden behind a bookstore, Houndstooth is a very tiny shop. We couldn't locate it from the main street. We were greeted by the most awesome girl. She had blonde hair, a great style, and super friendly. She moved from Oakland to Austin a couple years ago (hi girl!). She was very helpful and helped add to our list of things to see/do. The coffee itself was great. The aroma was wonderful and taste great. I recommend grabbing your cup of joe from this shop if you are in the area! read more

Houndstooth is a bit hard to find due to the address, but once you get there, it's worth it for the well-made coffee as well as to see hipster Austin in action. The entrance is actually on the corner of 4th and Congress. Once you walk in, you see a bunch of artist types on laptops, a large and clean interior, and indie music playing on a countertop speaker. They have all sorts of coffee options as well as breakfast food items. They even do Japanese cold brew, though I went with the regular. They also have a bunch of tea options, if you're into that. read more

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Stumbled upon this place while downtown and have to say I like the vibe and the coffee! Baristas are super knowledgable and very friendly. Cold brew was strong and delicious. Stayed and worked for a little while and they had a great overall set up with nice options for seating. read more

Great coffee and service though slightly modern and not super comfortable hard stools. Maybe it is to keep people from sticking around too long. read more

Exquisite iced latte. Nice meeting spot. Located at 4th and Congress - Google maps lies! Also, a spartan pastry selection, but killer organic breakfast burritos. The "Vaquero" burrito was awesome. A nice light bite. I was watching them foam milk for other orders and the attention to detail was borderline OCD. The guy pouring the milk in the coffee acted like he was mixing nitroglycerin. Each pour was perfect and artisanal. read more

Latte was decent. Staff seemed genuinely annoyed we placed our order. Fair trade chocolate was a nice treat. Cooler with pre-made sandwich's left a lot to be desired. read more

Went to Houndstooth on a quiet Friday morning to get some work done and enjoy some good coffee. This place did not disappoint! From what I can tell, most customers get their coffee to go so there wasn't too much of a crowd in the shop (or noise that usually comes with). I ordered a vanilla latte (delicious!) and sat at the bar to watch people pass by through the large windows that face Congress. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a place to study or meet friends! read more

Houndstooth Coffee - Vanilla Latte! (& bullet journaling) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I understand that Houndstooth wants to make a big deal about how over the top artisanal their brewing techniques are, but guys: if you are going to take 15 minutes to make a single cup of coffee, then get more baristas on shift. It certainly doesn't feel like much of a privilege to stand around in an inexplicably un-airconditioned shop (seriously. is it broken or is having no a/c part of your campaign for street cred?) sweating and blearily watching some nervous kid do prayers and gyrations over steeping coffee for the better part of 30 minutes. I get and appreciate the careful preparation of a quality product, but I feel that Houndstooth has overshot the mark and landed in Portlandia territory. Houndstooth is fully equal, coffee-wise, to their competitors, yet they are more of a hassle, and more expensive. Why would I ever do this to myself again? Also, it seems hilarious and ironic that Houndstooth's logo is the fedora. Have you people been on the internet in the last 5 years? To many, the fedora is a concise symbol of tacky self-importance and tone deafness. Hmm... read more

Best coffee joint downtown! The Ethiopian pour over is amazing, my friend had a dirty chai and it was also one of the best chai lattes I've ever had. The staff here is really friendly and knowledgeable. For a large dirty chai and a small pour over was $10. Not too bad for the quality and level of service you're getting. This is close to my work so I'll be back! read more

This place was ok. Little pricey for what you get. While the espresso was smooth idk if it was worth over $20 for 3 drinks. There's plenty of other coffee shops around that'll serve a good cup. read more

Excellent coffee, excellent coffee. Oh I said that already. Can't go wrong stopping here for your caffeine fix! And if you're early enough you can even grab a breakfast taco, but they do sell out. Enjoy! read more

Houndstooth is really the best coffee shop. The coffee is amazing, which already makes it fantastic. And then you add on the fact that they have great pastries AND that they sell Tacodeli breakfast tacos, and it's mind-blowing. You can't get better than this. read more

I had the chai latte and it was the perfect balance of flavor and sweetness! Would go back!

Over the past few years, Houndstooth Coffee developed quite the following at 4200 Lamar, bookended by TacoDeli and Uchiko. It spearheaded the artisan coffee movement in Austin, slinging out a rotating variety of beans, prepared in various methods, from the top roasters around the states. Additionally, they love to make recommendations on equipment and bean purchases. As I have gotten to know the folks that make you a cup of coffee as they would as if you walked into their own home, I have installed nearly a mini-Houndstooth inside of my own place. But there is nothing like getting to chat with the awesome people who make Houndstooth what it is. And now it brings the sleek, but humble caffeine experience downtown, conveniently located inside the snazzy Frost Bank. The interior gives off a more rustic feel, but the coffee maintains its quality, the inviting atmosphere makes everyone feel like family, and well... you get the appeal of being downtown, I guess. It goes without saying, but HT will be the hottest joe spot downtown from here on out. Drop in to grab a cup to go, hang around, plan your meetings around this location, whatever. All of Houndstooth's endeavors never cease to impress me. read more

Wanted to check out some of Austin's finest in regards to coffee and houndstooth came up on quite a few lists. The space was nice and there was an outdoor front area we enjoyed thoroughly. On Sunday around noon there were plenty of seats and no wait. The coffee was good and what you'd expect from a business serious about coffee, but nothing to blow me away and warrant a return trip. We ordered a morning bun, Mexican chocolate donut, and a couple of lattes. The barista wasn't that helpful in helping me to figure out what to order, but it seemed like he tried by asking if I had any questions and describing some of their selection. The place, service, and cost, is good, not great. It was pricey and I walked away regretting the extra 15% tip. I wouldn't return, because I just wasn't that impressed. What I liked most was the space. Coffee: good; pastries: good; space: good; service: ok. Overall: good. I'm hoping others walk away with a better impression. read more

Amazing coffee and great customer service. The guy barista was super kind and I can tell he enjoys working here. The banana bread was delicious. read more

Houndstooth Coffee - Cappuccino and banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Their cortado was good, the latte I got the following day was better, but their Japanese iced coffee? Superb. Very smooth and refreshing. Houndstooth has lots of pastries available, too; my friend and I split a delicious croissant and two macarons (salted caramel and lavender). All in all, one of my favorite places to hang out or get some work done downtown. read more

Houndstooth Coffee - Cortado, made with love. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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i was walking around the area and saw their sign outside so i decided to stop for a coffee. the barista was really nice and welcoming and the coffee was delicious!!! read more

Legit mocha! I'd rank it top 10 nationwide. I'm very picky. I like my mochas bittersweet. I hate a Hershey's syrupy type flavor and this passed the test. Not sure when I'll be back in Austin, but I'd recommend this to anyone staying downtown. read more

This is a nice spot right in downtown Austin. We were looking for a place to grab a quick cup and relax a bit while we planned out our day. This hit the spot. I grabbed a nicely executed pour-over and spent a few minutes chatting with the barista. He was incredibly friendly and well informed. I always enjoy talking coffee with other coffee geeks. I feel like I always learn something. Prices were right in line with what you'd expect for high end coffee and I would certainly stop back here the next time I am in town. read more

I found this place pretty late in my week-long trip to Austin, and I ended up visiting several times. I tried the iced coffee, espresso, and pour-over, and all three were the best I had in Austin. I'm not sure what brewing method they used for the iced coffee, but it tasted like cold brew -- low in acidity. I liked it significantly better than the one I had at Dominican Joe (which is also a competent coffee shop). The espresso shot was sweet, and a little tart without getting into the silly levels of sourness that so many 'cool' coffee shops seem so fond of. The pour-over was a delicious Burundi, roasted by North Carolina's Counter Culture Coffee, and brewed on a Kalita Wave. (The Aeropress madness seems to have mostly bypassed Austin.) This was my favorite of the three drinks. I did not try the milk drinks, but I did see them make a latte, and the milk appeared to be correctly steamed and poured. Houndstooth is a multi-roaster cafe; in addition to Counter Culture, I saw beans from PT's Coffee (Kansas), and some Texan roaster whose name escapes me. In addition to coffee, they have Taco Deli breakfast tacos, the usual coffee shop pastries, and I think I saw loose leaf teas. Prices were maybe a shade higher than similar shops in Seattle, with the espresso shot running closer to $3 than $2. Note: this place is nearly invisible if you're walking down Congress, unless you're specifically looking for it (which you should be). It's in the southwest corner of the Frost Tower, with the main entrance on Congress, and a side door on 4th. read more

Houndstooth is well lit, good coffee, and plays 90s and 2000s hip hop & rap classics by artists like DMX, Tupac, Nelly, etc. Sound like your jam? This came well recommended by a friend so went here twice during my short stint in ATX. They serve Counter Culture coffee, so it's as local as you can get. Location is odd/tucked in, but this is 2015 and y'all have Google Maps, so I'm not worried about that. My only hesitation here is no almond milk offerings, little snacks/pastries, and price ($4.60 for a latte). read more

I just finished an excellent latte. Great people and great coffee make a perfect combination. So glad I found this place to start my day.