She speaks with discernment and pace! There's merit in good taste, and I've found it all here - with cafes in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, they're purveying a range of roasts ethically sourced from Central, South America, and Africa. Pastries are also on-point, my current top 5 cookie resides here: try the Mexican Hot Chocolate (dark, rich, spicy, with crystalline sugar to balance). Their "About Us" section on the website tells all, but whether you're shopping wholesale or individual subscriptions delivered to your door, this is coffee and community that "Merits a brighter day!" read more

Merit Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came in on Friday morning before noon. This is probably one of their most busy times, with everyone out of the house to work/body double. The only seating left was the high-top bar counter. I still sat there for a bit before leaving to catch my next errand! And of course I ordered a seasonal drink: the rosemary brown sugar latte. I'd had so many matchas and chai recently it was time for a latte again. I ordered it "for here" so it came in a mug. I also got a kolache, which is unlike me because normally I try something new. It was just as good as the first time. The latte was great too, but I noticed they didn't fix the "art" for me at the same time they fixed it for another order (super small thing but just sharing observations). People are used to the weekend lines so nobody complained about the line as far as I saw! And I was able to give space to folks who eventually joined my table. read more

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I needed that large Latte extra hot no foam in the worst way. Long story short I had no coffee this morning and it evaded me all day until 3:30 pm. I spotted Merit Coffee while cutting across Austin to another location. I quickly made a u-turn, pulling into the parking lot of this former historic home. Inside was small and packed, due to the Texas heat. I stepped up and ordered my Extra Hot Latte-no foam and waited. Looking around the room, I scoped out one stool left in the house. So , taking it, I then signed on to the free wifi. In about 5 mins my name was called and I picked up a fantastic cup of Joe. It was life changing knowing its 100 outside and Im inside enjoying a beautiful cup of coffee. Its been at least 15 years since ive gone without morning coffee so, this was an enlightening exercise. Im not inclined to do without my morning coffee tomorrow but, I would return here and you should too... Go! read more

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I ordered a banana pudding matcha latte at half sweetness and loved it! Highly recommend! read more

Merit Coffee - Banana pudding matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Merit is an excellent local coffee shop. I came at the rec of my friend who goes to ALL the coffee shops, and it did not disappoint! It has some outdoor patio seating and indoor seating too. There were folks there studying/working, and others just enjoying coffee. I got their version of a pumpkin spice latte (harvest latte) with lavender syrup added which is my favorite combo -- it was a delight! The staff were also friendly and quick. They have some parking spots; the day I came around 1730 on a weekday there was only 1 spot left in their parking lot but I imagine there's a decent bit of turnover. Overall would def rec - it's a lovely local coffee/tea and hang spot read more

A beautiful old building turned coffee shop ..... very cozy with a nice outside deck covered by trees providing plenty of shade. The breakfast sandwich and cappuccino we ordered were both very good. Servers were friendly and efficient read more

Merit Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great coffee! They have a small parking lot in the back which made it easy to get in and out on the busy S. Lamar. I enjoyed an almond milk latte. Quick and friendly service. Comfortable cafe. I liked browsing all the beans for sale, and will definitely get some next time! read more

Merit coffee was a long awaited trial for me. The parking was a bit tight and didn't have many spots, and the actual building is quite small as well with usual lines out the door. I tried the cherry bomb matcha and was in love with it. It was perfect to mix the cherry foam into the drink and make the perfect flavor mix! I do think that the matcha was expensive. It is not a place to frequent as a small matcha was $8, but once in a while it is worth the money. read more

Merit Coffee - Cherry bomb matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had heard many outstanding reviews about Merit Coffee, so I wanted to try them. I was nearby for an event and walked to Merit, though parking can be minimal. Upon walking in, I was greeted and left to look at their menu. I decided to try their seasonal holiday blend, black, and was given a big mug; as I had mentioned, I intended to stay on the premises. It was a cold day, and I wanted to get some work done, but unfortunately, all of the tables were taken inside. Outside, there was plenty of additional seating, but there weren't any heaters. This is a coffee shop, so it's not a big deal. When I ordered, the Wi-Fi and password were readily available on the counter, making connecting to the Internet easy. The baristas didn't seem too friendly, though they seemed busy. I took off a star as I wished the baristas were more inviting. This was my first time there, and it took me a bit to figure out the place's vibe. I also wished they served coffee from a different region besides Ethiopia. Ethiopian coffee beans have a huge fan base, but I wanted to try coffee from other areas. I still enjoyed their coffee, though I probably would take it away next time. I'd like to go back to try one of their pour-overs. read more

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Truly the best caramel latte that I've had in a while. I could actually taste and enjoy the sweetness! If you don't like really sweet lattes, you may want to specify to go light on the caramel, but I personally really enjoyed it. Great quantity & presentation. I've gotten it twice in a week and both were the same: amazing. Also, the people were really nice and there are good amount of seats for co-working (but they fill up fast!) read more

Amazing strawberry matcha! This location is so cuuuuuute! The building is historic and the patio is so dreamy off of south Lamar. I signed up for the rewards and got a free drink of my choice for my birthday - honestly such a nice small gesture that will make me likely to return in the future. Inside is super clean and has restrooms and staff was so friendly. Drink came out in less than 5 minutes. read more

Merit Coffee - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place has their own parking so it's convenient. Their drinks are decent. It's always super crowded weekdays or weekends. Finding a spot might be a challenge read more

Merit Coffee - Pour over coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service: 5/5 within 5 mins Drinks: 5/5 latte & cappuccino always delicious Value: 5/5 This is my #1 choice for a quick coffee grab when I'm on the west side; and it is my #2 spot in Austin overall. Not as aromatic as my fave roaster but I always enjoy my drink. Parking is cutesy, but never had an issue pulling in. read more

I'm visiting my daughter in Austin this weekend (March 19-23) from San Diego and went to Merit Coffee three days in a row to get her a Matcha Latte. Each time, the drink was inconsistent. * Friday (3/21): The drink was excellent--my daughter loved it. * Saturday (3/22): It had way too much milk, so she wouldn't drink it. I brought it back, and they remade it with more matcha and less milk, which I appreciated. * Sunday (3/23): I specifically asked them not to make it too milky, and they gave me an 8 oz Matcha Latte in a 12 oz cup--but charged me for 12 oz on top of that the drink doesn't taste like the first day. Management, what is going on? My daughter lives across the street at Lamar Union and would love to support this place, but consistency is key. Please make this right! read more

Merit Coffee - Receipt that I was at this place 3 days in a row. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I like Merit and frequent their other location but have never been here. This coffee shop is located in a historical site/house and has a little plaque on the outside for info. It has indoor and outdoor seating, busy even when I went in early in the morning around 7. Outside seating can be loud since its on S Lamar. Matcha I got was alright but the croissants look super. They have a bit of parking but S Lamar can be busy. Overall nice experience read more

Merit Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Okay coffee. Cool house. Freezing inside (68). May double charge your card and they dont take cash. read more

Merit Coffee - Double charged at Merit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came to Merit Coffee for a work from anywhere Friday (my personal declaration) and found Merit to be the cutest little coffee shop. There is ample seating both inside and out. Note: If you're sitting on the patio, traffic can be a little scary, expect for other people on your conference calls to hear everything you do! read more

The matcha here is very good! Strong matcha flavor, and lots of great seasonal varieties. I got the banana pudding matcha today and it was delicious. The cafe is in a beautiful historical building with ample indoor and outdoor space. There's a shared parking lot and free street parking a short walk away. My drink took a while to come out, but the cafe was very busy on a Saturday morning. read more

Merit Coffee - Banana Pudding Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to other Merit Coffee but I like the ambiance of this location the most. I got the strawberry matcha and it was delicious! Overall I like the seating area more and it didn't feel as busy as the others I've been to. This might have to be my new favorite. read more

Merit Coffee - Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came to Merit because i heard so many good things, I came straight for the Cherry Blossom Matcha and it was amazing ! 10/10 , the Guava Palmer was 10/10 super refreshing and surprisingly bubbly ? it was good tho. the Tropical Tonic on the other hand i was under the impression it was like a juice press or like a mixture of juices or flavors and for some reason its topped with a shot of espresso ? i didn't like it at all but pretty color i guess. over all parking is very limited and is best to park on the street if you drive a big vehicle but other than that the ambiance was great for a coffee shop in austin read more

Merit Coffee - Tropical Tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was in town from Las Vegas. We tried the marshmallow latte iced. So delicious! They had food trucks so we got some breakfast tacos and chilled. Super cool spot! read more

The ambiance of the cafe was very busy and lively. I went on a Friday around 3 but even though there was a lot of people the drink came out pretty fast. They do have free wifi as well. The banana pudding matcha is good more banana taste than matcha but still worth a try read more

Merit Coffee - Banana pudding matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Okay am I the only one who thinks "gluten friendly" could not possibly indicate "gluten free" -- to me, they seem to be antonyms not synonyms. The counter insisted that is the correct use of the phrase and as a gluten-free customer, I am confused and disagree. read more

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

This place is so adorable!! I really like the cozy feeling of the establishment. We went at a super busy time so of course there was a wait but the line moved super swiftly. The baristas were able to accommodate to my requests. I got the strawberry matcha and my boyfriend got, I believe, a banana pudding latte. Both were super refreshing and tasted natural without being overbearing! read more

Merit Coffee - Sausage jalapeño and cheese kolache, lemon loaf, strawberry matcha, banana pudding latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute little coffee shop in the cutest historical building. There's a plaque outside but I can't remember all the details. ;) I got an iced latte and my friend ordered some matcha drink but they made him the wrong order. They offered to make it again but he just took it. It was actually delicious. I think it was called the Strawberry Matcha. She said they make the strawberry syrup in house. There were a lot or people sitting around working on their computers. There's a nice little shaded patio out front too. read more

Merit Coffee - View from the ordering counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you are craving for the most amazingly roasted coffee beans to give your coffee that rich flavor, this is your place. A townhouse turned cafe, their aesthetics are so lovely and the queue is never ending (given the coffee is legit one of the best in town). Also tried their almon croissant, DELICIOUS! Definitely coming back for so much more. Thanks for the perfect morning coffee team :) read more

Merit Coffee - Indoor seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I found the baristas to be very friendly on the busy Saturday morning I visited.  I told them it was my first time, and they said to take my time and that they could answer questions. The almond croissant I ordered was large with plentiful almonds and filling.  I also had a blackberry lemonade.  They were both wonderful, but the drink has a fatal flaw. The crushed blackberries sink to the bottom and stay stuck under ice. Straw can get to many, but that's just a fruit treat. As for service, my croissant was handed to me in a bag as soon as I paid, so I only had to wait for my drink. I was informed the plates are opposite the counter, with silverware and napkins. There were many people working on laptops; however, there were also many people simply socializing. read more

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The coffee and pastries are delicious as always, but be prepared to spend time finding parking. There are few seats inside during the workday, but a beautiful patio in the front. The baristas are wonderful. read more

Merit Coffee - Chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Merit is one of my favorite coffee shops in Austin and I know that's a big statemement! Although I've been to this location many times, I'm a creature of habit and have only tried three of their drinks (chai, london fog, and lattes w/ different flavored syrups). Their chai isn't my favorite but I do love their london fogs and lavendar lattes (the add the perfect amount of lavendar, it doesn't tase like grass!). I've also tried their bagels and the rosmary one with chive cream cheese is literal heaven. Depending on the time you go, it can be pretty packed. I went on a late Sunday morning and line was out the door but during the mornings and afternoons on weekdays, it tends to be more manigable. It's a great place to work from, especially since they have outlets by every table read more

The strawberry matcha latte was so good. Missing one star as the place was small and packed, but besides that it's a good coffee spot. read more

Merit Coffee - Strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had a very delicious overpriced sugar free vanilla latte here. The parking is a little crowded so may need to park next door during busy times. Inside people were either working or talking with friends. Overall nice place to grab a cup read more

Recently relocated to Austin and hadn't tried this coffee shop yet. My go to is an almond milk latte and wow! It did not disappoint. Quick friendly service. Delicious well balanced coffee with the right ratio of almond milk over ice on a hot Austin day. Couldn't have been better. Will definitely be back. Thank you Merit coffee! read more

Merit Coffee - Almond milk iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good coffee. Love their mochas. Their strawberry matcha was a bit too jammy. It's a good place to do work if you can find a table. The parking lot is cramped and usually full. Thats what keeps me from coming here more often... read more

Decent option for a quick coffee or to work remotely. AC was pretty strong so I recommend bundling up. It's on a busy road so not the cutest location, and parking is VERY limited. The coffee is good, they offer taco deli for breakfast. It was good but I think $5 for a breakfast taco is pretty overpriced. Staff are super friendly. read more

Great vibe, great coffee. I ordered the iced latte with whole milk and it was delightful. (SUMMERTIME) Around 8 AM it's not incredibly crowded, but it surely packs up around 11 AM. The wifi is great and I would come here again! Cheers read more

Merit Coffee - Iced latte with whole milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Nice ambiance food, latte, hot chocolate, croissant. It was very crowded because President's Day holiday which made the service slow.

Ordered an iced Chai latte with almond milk and sat for a couple hours to do work. The iced chai was tasty and slightly cheaper than some other shops since they didn't charge extra for milk substitutions. Usually I get their cold brew which I'm a big fan of but I decided to switch it up and wasn't disappointed. The shop itself is so pretty on the inside. It's housed in a Texas historic building and the interior has lots of natural lighting and cute window seating. It does get really busy though so most individual tables (and outlets) were full. I didn't order anything from the case but I was impressed at how well stocked it still was in the late afternoon considering how busy it was. read more

Merit Coffee - Iced Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ordered a small $8 strawberry matcha that tasted like watered down (very faint flavor) strawberry milk. Zero matcha flavor. Wish I could get my money back as this was a total waste of an order. read more

BEST STRAWBERRY MATCHA!! The strawberry matcha was perfectly sweet. Only thing is like 8 dollars for a 12 oz??

I love the drinks, vibes and friendliness of the staff! It's a little bit more on the pricey side ($7-8 for a drink after tax) , but great local spot for breakfasts and drinks non the less. Since it's fall, I highly recommend any of their specials, but my go to drink is always an iced strawberry matcha with oat milk read more

Merit Coffee - Hot herbal tea and a seasonal pecan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas