Mary's is such a charming, unassuming little spot. They have a great breakfast menu, and I…read moreespecially loved the Banana Bread Latte - it was the perfect start to the morning. The breakfast itself wasn't trying to reinvent the wheel, but it was fresh, delicious, and came out incredibly quickly. The service was just as wonderful - friendly, efficient, and welcoming. I could smell the waffles the moment I walked in, so I'll definitely be back to try those next.

oh i still dream of the bagel sandwich and their frappe here! the waffle was good! the sandwich was…read moreokay. the workers were kind and the space was small but peaceful! grwat place to stop for a quick bite and drink to go.

Great spot for coffee and brunch! Came here on a Friday around noon and there was seating…read moreavailable. The cafe wasn't too busy and I was able to find a nice spot to sit and enjoy my drink. The late was fantastic and the service was superb. They have free wifi available here from 7am-5pm. I will definitely be back! Parking: Free lot

Walked to this little spot from our Airbnb and it was great. Cute little place and the sign!!…read moreEspresso, champagne, bike lube I got Avo toast in sourdough and it was amazing! The fresh greens were delicious and the radish gave it a little kick. Literally the best Avo Toast I have had! You order at the counter and they bring certain things to your table. My husband got a breakfast burrito and those were already made. So he got his asap and I had to wait -didn't love that. Feel that when you see 2 people dining together, serve their food together. He was completely done by the time I got mine. Saw 2-3 people working there in a Sunday morning, music on that was a perfect level and pleasant!

Civil Goat Coffee is a cute cafe in Austin with great lattes and tasty eats. I went with a large…read moregroup and their outside picnic tables were perfect for accommodating us. There is also a small dog park right next door, so that kept us entertained throughout our visit. Since I used their QR code for ordering, which was attached to our table, I didn't have much interaction with the employees. But my order was ready quickly and delivered to me smoothly. I ordered a small hot latte with honey and the Smashed Avocado with added poached egg. I was very impressed by both of these items! The latte had perfectly steamed milk and just the right level of sweetness. And I always appreciated beautiful latte art. The toast was super satisfying and it incorporated a variety of interesting flavors. The walnut pesto and balsamic glaze gave the dish a zesty zing, but it was balanced nicely by the avocado and expertly poached egg. I loved Civil Goat Coffee and, if I were local, I would absolutely revisit! Highly recommend!

Great salads and teas…read more But absolutely maddening experience on almost every visit. Run out of things early in the day. Get served in plastic, not glass. Self-service ordering, via an ordering platform that takes substantially more time to figure out than had they taken our order themselves. (We ordered two things last week (which we've ordered often, for years) and the staff needed to help us with both, which they acknowledged was confusing on their platform to even them.) All easy fixes, but they seem to be working towards a less customer-oriented experience. Please raise prices rather than degrade the experience. We want you to last for the long haul!

I checked out Ovenbird for breakfast while visiting Austin. It's a great South Austin spot to grab…read morea coffee, fresh baked goods, and a tasty meal from this scratch kitchen. I did all three. I started out with a Franzbrötchen, a German style cinnamon roll, and a cortado. Both were a great start while waiting for one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a while. The sandwich I chose comes with bacon, beer cheese, fluffy eggs, and Russian dressing on a beautifully toasted Bavarian croissant. I also had to try a side of their duck fat potatoes, fried golden brown with smoked duck fat, whipped confit garlic butter, and fresh thyme. This was an excellent meal with great service, and I would highly recommend checking them out if you're ever in the area.

It's seems like a good place for coffee, cocktails and breakfast/brunch. You walk in and order via…read moreQR code. Not really my vibe but seemed like it was decently busy. Staff seemed nice. We didn't get much help when we walked in confused as we wanted to sit at the bar but there was no QR codes and we didn't know how that worked. Food tasted great tho! I had a breakfast sandwich and it was very filling. Products seemed high quality!

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.

I hate to leave a review like this for a local business but my experience there today was horrible…read more We were the only ones in there, showed up at 3:15 (they close at 4) the waitress was friendly and we ordered quickly. My friend ordered a side salad, I meant to take a picture. It looked like it had been frozen, the lettuce was yellow, brown and soggy. The only other thing on it was soggy shredded carrots and a cup of balsamic dressing. No tomatoes, no croutons nada and the balsamic dressing had film over it, like it had been sitting in the plastic cup for days. When the waitress dropped it off she asked "do you want this"? As if she too knew it was gross. We said no thanks. I ordered the yankee omelette and side of French toast and cheesy hash browns. The hash browns were greasy but decent and toast was good. I cut into the omelette and realized they gave me the Denver (ham, peppers) instead of the yankee (olives, feta, spinach). The waitress was sitting at a table texting so I had to call her over, she told me she had entered it correctly but the kitchen may have messed up. I told her I wasn't sure what happened but this isn't what I ordered and let her know I just wanted to pay for the toast and hash browns. She offered to re make it but I declined and she obliged & walked away. After ten minutes I had to get up and get her (texting again) to cash me out. If it was just one issue I'd be ok but there were many- food quality in the salad, old dressing. poor customer service (texting, not following up). Kitchen screw ups, wrong items brought, mediocre quality. It was bad, I wont be back. And for a place already having issues due to high rent, construction etc I would think quality and customer service would be a focal point. I'd save my money and time if I were you MUCH better options.

A decent breakfast spot. I ordered the Scrambled Your Way with mushrooms and tomatoes. It came with…read morea side of hash browns and toast. The hash browns and eggs were a bit on the greasier side than to my liking, but I did really enjoy the toast. The place is pet-friendly on the patio, and the service was very quick and friendly.

I love this little cafe attached to Hotel Loren! Stopped by here for a quick bite and coffee before…read moreheading to an event at Auditorium Shores, which is just a short walk away. I had the spinach feta danish pastry, which was outstanding! Tip - they heat up their pastries upon request - I definitely recommend this. I also enjoyed a seasonal iced rose latte. Their drinks do lean on the sweeter side so just something to keep in mind. After the show we returned for a beer to escape the heat. They had an impressive selection of unique, "Michelin star" beers on tap. I tried the Japanese lychee beer and loved it! Servers are so friendly. I highly recommend this spot!

Went for a walk on the hike & bike trail in Austin on a Saturday morning, stopped for coffee at…read moreCAtL. Here are some thoughts: -Really nice ambiance, nice space, lots of people and windows. Connected to the Loren Hotel. -Service was good, ordered a salted caramel latte, and it was delicious! Coffee is La Colombe. -We sat outside and watched people and cars going by. Delightful spot. Highly recommended!

Pros - has nice tall bar / seating around the deck…read more- Happy hour Tues - Sun 4-7pm, $1 Martini Mon 4-8pm + drink specials - Plenty of seating inside and outside with various setting, love it :) - wifi (details below) and restroom Coffee and cocktails are great. Their 'Rosemary Fig Focaccia' is great. Vietnam Chikori is just okay. theSpritz with Select wasn't good (may be Spritz isn't my thing). Cons - Environment friendliness: doesn't have BYO / Personal cup discount WiFi ( hotspot triggers opening browser) SSID: Pershing East Guest pass: coffeeincommon

Pershing East is a very nice space to study in! They have free wifi, water, restrooms, and good…read moreseating options. Also the ambiance is very nice, good window natural lighting, bar seating, individual seating, and larger table seating. Volume levels are good too. The service is pretty fast. I got a tea since the decaf coffee bean grinder was broken and I was looking for a non-caffeinated option. Rosella herbal - This tea almost reminds me of a passion tango tea from starbucks because it has a tad bit of sourness and notes of a tart hibiscus or cranberry taste. I need to come back and try their other items like the matcha, food items, and coffee to see if it can regain a star.