Love the coffee. Great location and pretty inside with a nice shaded sidewalk patio. It's always a little crowded inside, the door sort of spits you right into line and it's a little overwhelming with tables sort of packed in. We often walk here for cup in the morning and also get beans for home use. There's something for everyone and I'm excited to try the egg cups they just added! read more

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

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Vibey and in a great area!! Love the seaholm district Quick and reliable coffee for that morning boost :') Service was friendly, I got a regular latte and it was more than enough for me to sip on throughout the day! Very creamy and robust, comes unsweetened so you can add your own at the service bar. I came in at 9am on Friday. All the tables and seats were taken except one. There are chargers by the wall under the seats. There's wifi with a password, speed of: 324 mbps download and 33 mbps upload. Two single stall restrooms with a bathroom code. Decently clean! read more

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Stopped by here for my complimentary drink for my birthday. Ordered the iced strawberry matcha latte with oat milk. It was delicious! Loved the strawberry bits at the bottom too. I recommend getting this iced so you can enjoy that part using the straw. They have free wifi and a good amount of seating. They will also validate your parking, using a QR code. They even have dog treats! read more

Merit Coffee - Bone treat for dogs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped by for a cappuccino, and it was fantastic. Smooth, well-balanced, and had a nice nutty flavor that made each sip enjoyable. The espresso was rich without being overpowering, and the milk was perfectly textured. Definitely a spot worth revisiting for a solid cup of coffee. read more

It was fine- not a good wfh place at all but if you want a coffee to go, it's pretty good. Coffee was good, not the best in the city but pretty good. Wifi is awful unless you are inside- which is pretty small. Outdoor seating is uncomfortable and a little dirty. I wouldn't come to work here but would come for a quick coffee and go read more

A fancy coffeehouse that happens to have an amazing pastry counter. So many unique looking treats and so high quality. Almost everything I tried was delicious! Raspberry Cheese Danish: Oh wow, this was great. Not only are there a bunch of fresh raspberries on top, there's also a generous amount of raspberry jam underneath. A perfect fruit balance to the buttery flaky dough. There was a little of that Danish cheese underneath too, which had just a subtle sweetness. And that worked just right against all the raspberry. Savory Kolache: A sausage roll with a big thick smoked sausage. Way more personality than those generic hot dogs you'd get in Chinese hot dog buns. Plus there was some cheddar to complement the already intense sausage. The dough was nice and flaky, almost croissant-like. Raspberry Toaster Pastry: So the first two bites felt very dry, like a regular shortbread cookie. Thank goodness I had some coffee nearby. But once you get towards the middle, you'll hit the jam and it will taste like a Pop-Tart. Though much better, since the buttery crust is way better than the cardboard-like dough you get in the store bought stuff. Pain Au Chocolat: The only pasty I wasn't crazy about. The chocolate portion seemed skimpy with only a few bites compared to the huge amount of dough. And dough felt kinda dry, like either they skimped on the butter or it wasn't that fresh. read more

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Merit coffee is a great coffee spot in the city! However I will warn you there is limited seating. There is indoor and outdoor seating - just plan ahead and have your computer charged. I got a Shaken Maple Pecan drink and YUMMY! They have fun seasonal drinks! read more

Merit Coffee - 12 oz. Shaken Maple Pecan (extra shot and half sweetness) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wasn't too impressed by my $8 iced latte and rude worker who took my order. Ambiance seemed good for studying or catching up with friends

One of the best coffee places in Austin. I've tried their lattes and matcha, which are both excellent. Highly recommend!

Nice well known coffee shop. If you're into coffee then you'll really like it. If you like the sugary drinks then this is not the best coffee spot for you. Definitely for the true coffee drinkers. Bring your own cup for a tiny discount and sign up for rewards. read more

Merit Coffee - Matcha latte & regular latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Drinks are good. My husband and I both enjoyed our coffee. He got some sort of pastry which he said was good. The service was good, everyone was friendly which was a big plus. Maybe I'm getting old but I don't really understand the idea of having so many dogs in the establishment. When we arrived there were 4 massive dogs and several small ones. Most of them barking or growling. Dog hair every where on the floor. Not that it's their fault I'm allergic to dogs but it sucks to have a bad allergy flair up because of so many dogs in here. Also the big dogs faces/bodies rubbing against tables people are eating at just wasn't massively appealing. I might go back and order to go or pick up more beans but it's definitely not the place I'd want to sit and drink my coffee with my husband. read more

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Super friendly service. Wide variety of drinks with plenty of seating. I recommend any of the seasonal drinks. We tried the cereal milk cold brew and it was delightful, I just wished they had skim milk. read more

Merit Coffee - Cereal milk cold brew and cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you like cappuccino, definitely visit Merit! We were in downtown, it was 7pm, and most of the coffee shops in Downtown close by afternoon, so with quick search, came across Merit and they were open. Shop was empty, so was able to order as soon I entered and got my cappuccino in couple of minutes, service is good, cappuccino was just perfect, creamy, smooth, not too strong/acidic nor light, just loved it, one minor thing was, temperature was little less than hot, I like my coffee hot(temperature), especially when it's cold outside, other than that, everything is good! read more

Merit Coffee - Cappuccino, it's too good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wow, Merit Coffee really made my coffee experience in Austin a one to remember. The holiday flavors were really on point and I loved everything about the coffee shop. The baristas were super kind in recommending me their favorite drinks, and even the customers were so so nice. I don't live in the area, but visiting Merit Coffee gave me an insight to what living in Austin would feel like. I loved the vibe of the store, the music choices, the coffee, and also that it was dog friendly. I could definitely imagine myself here getting some work done while meeting new friends in the neighborhood. read more

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I love my coffee and while visiting Austin for the first time, Merit Coffee was at the top of my list. I snagged a bag of coffee to take home with me and purchased an iced oat milk latte. Normally I just purchase drip, but I felt like something a little more decadent. It was delicious, well balanced. Not too sweet! One additional fact about my latte is the type of ice they used, not the typical cubes, but the smaller crunchy ice. Which I really enjoyed! I would love to go back and try a pour over or shot of espresso. They make a quality product that is incredibly enjoyable! Check it out! read more

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Solid cappuccino, nice space. Brought some beans home and my wife really liked them. Would come back but wish there was free parking nearby.

Great pour over, very friendly barista and a nice chocolate donut made this morning coffee trip excellent. Plenty of lighting and seating to get work done adjourned with a couple of plants in the cafe. read more

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

Coffee shop in the Seaholm power plant with great drinks and ample seating. It's not a large location but has free Wi-Fi and a lot of local patrons seem to enjoy setting up shop here to work. I visit because it's next door to Trader Joe's and my dentist. Parking is a garage under the development and is pay by app which is fairly easy. If you shop at TJs or eat at a restaurant there's 1-2 hour validation. Coffee here is on the high side ($6 for a small oat milk latte) but their coffee is delicious- smooth and not burnt. Their bagels are decent and I really enjoy the homemade pop tarts. Overall nice spot, just overpriced read more

Every location we have been to has excellent service and the coffee is perfect! We picked ip our coffee beans for home and enjoyed a couple of afternoon coffees! read more

Pros - friendly, welcoming staff - clean Cons - weak espresso. ended up throwing it away Conclusion - love the people/staff, dislike the coffee read more

Came here on a Wednesday around 10am as I needed a place to WFH. I saw a lot of reviews saying this place was good for working, but my experience was pretty hit-or-miss: the outlet availability was definitely a huge plus, but during the few hours I was there, it was very loud and frequently over max capacity, so finding seating doesn't seem to be a guarantee. I got an iced Americano, which was pleasantly not overly acidic but also tasted watered down. Price is pretty average at $4, maybe a bit on the higher end. read more

Crowded around 11:30AM on a Monday holiday. Pros: -Rotating donuts! -Very cool atmosphere -Indoor and outdoor seating -- Blueberry Pie Donut ($3.00) Cake donut with a crumb topping on top of a blueberry spread. The blueberry underneath was a very pleasant surprise and added some great flavor to an otherwise somewhat dry donut. It tasted more like a muffin, but we both really enjoyed this! Kolache ($4.00) This was my first ever kolache so I am in no way informed enough to speak on the authenticity of this item, but it tasted just like a salty hot dog in a slightly harder bun to me. I definitely would not get this again. Would return to try more rotating donuts! read more

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Delicious coffee, good service & cute bright/airy place with seating. Perfect for getting work done of catching up with friend! read more

Merit Coffee - Cereal Milk Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here on a weekday afternoon to complete a Zoom interview while on a trip to Austin, and I think this is a nice cafe. The interior, while small, makes good use of the limited space and is clean and decorated nicely. Most of the seats had access to wall plugs, and the WiFi was reliable for the hour I was there. For those who prefer social distance, the space is small so you will probably be sitting close to other people. The bathrooms were clean. My drink was a pina colada latte with oat milk. It was good. It didn't really taste like a pina colada; the drink was weird but definitely drinkable. The drinks here are a little expensive (about $7-8), but if you need the public space to work or study I think it's worth it. There is street parking relatively close by that is pay-to-park. Overall, the cafe is nice. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit again over Starbucks, but I could definitely see this cafe as part of my regular rotation if I lived nearby. read more

Merit Coffee - Pina Colada Iced Latte w/oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lots of seating although it stays pretty packed. It's aesthetically pleasing but my boyfriend says it's too hipster for him haha. The iced strawberry matcha doesn't look like it has strawberry in it but it's hiding in the bottom. It's not overly sweet. The cereal cold brew is too strong for me but I liked the fruity pebbles on top. Overall, we both thought the drinks were just okay and a bit pricey. read more

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

Excellent coffee place, my favorite in Austin. The only bad thing is it is so popular you can never find a place to sit

I have to say I was not a fan of the taste of the coffee but that might be a matter of personal preference. I drink Cuban Coffee regularly and my cortado did not hit the mark. What was DELICIOUS though, was the strawberry pop tart and strawberry matcha (not pictured). Great service, friendly staff. Dog friendly ! read more

Merit Coffee - Cortado and Strawberry "PopTart" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have to say that the coffee scene in Austin is incredible and way better than I remember it from years ago. Merit was not far from our hotel so we decided to swing by for coffee before getting on the road. Excellent brews, nice spot, and the pastries were very good also! read more

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

Coffee was alright and matcha was good, store has great merch, but staff takes their sweet time making drinks. Having full on conversations while we wait. Not super customer focused. Line around the corner, no one has any urgency to please. Woman taking my order didn't even greet us, she just waited for us to start ordering. Wouldn't come again honestly just based on staff interaction. Not even mad at it just disappointed expectation wise. read more

Our first visit here and am somewhat grossed out with the lack of hygiene/standards in this establishment. The baristas are nice, however are very dirty. The baristas making the beverages has her hair down and allowing free falling hair onto the prep counter. Next i noticed her constantly touching her face over and over again. Not once did she wash her hands. Again, they were all very nice but lacked in basic food industry skills. read more

This is a super cozy and affordable place where I could sit all day. The coffee is delicious and the staff is very sweet. Liked it aot better than Starbucks. read more

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Merit has one of the best cups of coffee in today's world of $9 lattes! Always a lovely staff. Cant go wrong with any of their drinks which tells you their beans are great. Their pastries too, if any left, are tasty. My go to place on that side of town! read more

BEWARE! THE COFFEE IS INFESTED!! Prior to buying their beans, this would have been a 5 star review. I really did like their coffee at their cafés, and was a supporter of this company on socials. Then, I bought a bag of their beans. When I opened them, live white crickets hopped out. I contacted the company via their regular email, and got no response. I then emailed them on Facebook, and got no response. This speaks VOLUMES. A company that will not take accountability for an INFESTATION, has no quality control. I will never buy their products again. And I have been letting everyone I know know how gross this is. Truly, they clearly will not fix a problem, and will let infestations happen to their products. AVOID. read more

More of an ambiance than coffee place; the espresso grounds were not distributed and pretty haphazardly extracted, subpar coffee; great location. read more

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I loved my vanilla oat milk latte and jalapeño cheddar sausage kolache (not spicy at all, just flavorful). I wish I could have gotten an extra-large, mega-huge latte. I really needed quantity today, but I got quality. It was really good. I'd just go broke if I ordered as much as I really wanted cause it was rather pricey. The oat milk was delicious. read more

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Wonderful coffee stop in Austin! We were traveling through and visited the ice cream shop in this plaza. After a Trader Joe's run the kind man mentioned Merit coffee as a great stop to refuel before getting back on the road and I am so happy we did! My mom and I had the cafè au lait and it was made perfectly. We will bookmark your shop in our Yelp file and maybe one day stop by again! Skip the big chain of Starbucks and support a fabulous local coffee shop who has a lot more than just coffee to offer!! read more

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3.5 stars - nice cafe with wifi but not as good of an experience during covid :( Indoor dining still closed for now, no bathroom usage (you can use the one at Trader Joe's I guess), outdoor seating is open though including one spot with an electrical outlet! WiFi works which is good! I believe you can also validate parking for 1hour for the garage underneath! read more

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

HUGE FAN OF MERIT COFFEE! Tried the coffee for the first time in Dallas and have been loyal customers ever since (please open a location in Houston!!). We were stoked to see that Austin actually had a couple of locations, and we've since been to visit both of them. Unfortunately, this location was #3 of 3 (visit #8 of 8 overall) so the bar was set pretty high. While I loved my iced hazelnut latte, my husband was less than pleased with his usual order because he ordered a hot drink and they made it iced! In their defense, I had ordered an iced drink and it was a busy Sunday morning. Because we were hitting the road and on a tight schedule, we didn't have the opportunity to bring it to their attention and allow them the chance to fix it. We found pretty convenient street parking and there was plenty of outdoor seating (indoors was kind of crowded). read more

Formerly Local Coffee (San Antonio), Merit Coffee's arrival in Austin really brings on the heat for coffee here. Their shop is clean, bright, and beautiful. Their espresso is high-quality. You can't go wrong with a cortado or cappucino here. This is possibly now my favorite coffee shop when it comes to the best-tasting espresso. -Street parking or paid garage parking or walk/bike to get here (located in Seaholm District next to True Food Kitchen) -Seating can be limited during busy times; this place is good for grab-and-go coffee...not as ideal for a long chat with friends Thanks and welcome, Merit! read more

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

This is my part 2 of this season of coffee shop hunting, lol. DRINK// I got the regular latte. I didn't really like it for personal taste. ATMOSPHERE// We went during the weekend evening; so, parking was horrible, lel. The coffee shop is very cozy and small, plus they have plenty seats than you would imagine for being "small." SERVICE// This barista that took care of me got my latte pretty fast and had a great service. SURROUNDINGS// IDK, but crazy in downtown. read more

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