Super friendly barista/bartenders in this cozy little hotel bar/coffee shop. Lively music plays in the background - for the downstairs - leather couches and chair frame the main seating area with bench seating along the back wall. The upstairs parlour is . . . a parlour with leather and velvet/velour seating. Some game/book toy chests are on a side for the kiddos. A wall of books line the other side. The parlour and the downstairs are connected by a staircase (elevator leads to basement parking where the main doors are). Double doors lead to the outside patio for additional seating and a view of the pool. Snacks and other foods are available along wjth all beverages. Nice place for travelers but also a chill spot for locals. read more

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What a gem of a place! If you like good aesthetics, you will love this place. Perfect for a refreshing afternoon drink or a late night girls night or date. Their mocktails are delicious as well so you don't need to feel dismissed by the bartender because you aren't buying a "real drink". Feel supported in sticking to your health plans here! Lovely outdoor patio and parking is validated after you pay for your drinks. There are small bites as well throughout the day. Will be back here for sure. read more

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Happened to check out Simona's with my partner on Valentine's day! Loved the decor and vibes the place was going for. Felt fancy eclectic with a pinch of Alice in Wonderland. The library upstairs is super moody and seems like a good area to chat and catch up or get some important work in. The cafe had quite a few people for a Tuesday evening. It was mainly people just working quietly so it felt kind of weird to sit in and chat with my partner. The cappuccino I got was ok. It wasn't my favorite and was more foam than coffee. The outside patio was a nice space and it's interesting there's a pool there for the summer. From Thurs-Sun they have a little food truck on prem for American food. Definitely want to come by and check out. It's also really nice that they validate parking for up to 4 hours. read more

Went to check out this beautiful coffe shop on a rainy day. We needed a change of scenery from working at home. There is ample parking since the coffee shop is apart of the Colton house boutique hotel. Helpful Tip: park in the garage and get the coffee house to validate your parking if you're only visiting Simonas and not staying at the hotel. Be sure to make a purchase to support the business and its required for validation. If you don't mind a little noise the down stairs area is perfect for partaking in a few snacks, coffee, and/or cocktails while chatting with friends or catching up on work. However, if you need a quieter, less busy, and cozy place to work, be sure to go upstairs. There's plenty of space to spread out and get your work done in a very cool lounge area. They have a few pastries and small bites. So, don't be overly famished if you go to Simonas. I did notice you can order food from the hotels diner I believe, but they weren't accepting orders during the time I was there. Be sure to ask the cashier or one of the other lovely people working. They're all very nice! All and all, you can't go wrong with Simona. It's a pleasant atmosphere and their coffee is actually very good. I even tried one of their cocktails and it was top notch. It was their take on an amaretto sour. Yummy! read more

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SUCH A LOVELY HIDDEN COFFEE HOUSE/COCKTAIL BAR! Simona's is located inside the Colton house hotel on south Congress. There is parking in the back and parking is validated (just get your ticket sticker from the wait staff) If you haven't been to Simona's yet you are missing out, truly! This place is beautiful and elegant. My photos do not do it Justice! Coffee and fancy tea drinks are fairly priced between $3-6. It's very quiet in the mornings and very peaceful. read more

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It's a very cozy and nice cafe full of antique furniture.and I also like the fancy outdoor seating. If you order a drink, you can get a 4-hour free parking ticket I strongly recommend this cafe to those who come to South congress read more

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Love! Great new SoCo coffee shop located inside the Colton House Hotel. The decor is very esthetic, big comfy couches, beautiful fixtures, plenty of (fake) plants. A good amount of seating but the tables are a bit small for 2 laptops. They do have a large patio with outdoor lounge and table/chair seating, with fans and heaters. I did see a dog inside so seems dog friendly! They validate parking in the hotel garage for up to 4 hours. I've been on a tea kick so no coffee review here - but they do have Hugo tea and a lovely Jasmine green with the full pearls. But let's talk about the cookie. I had one of the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had here. It was chocolate and brown sugar heavy, soft and gooey. I'd come back just for the cookies!! Update: the cookies come from Teal House Also check out the upstairs if not reserved. It is such a vibeeee. See additional photos read more

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Love this place! Great ambiance & delicious drinks. They also comp parking. Service was good- friendly & timely. read more

Simona's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The atmosphere is bright and modern, but also cozy. Great for both working in a group or working individually. There is a porch outside and a quiet upstairs area as well. The taco truck is to DIE for! The baristas are phenomenal! Very kind, attentive, and knowledgeable! Specifically Tiffany and Elly have an absolute joy to be around. All staff I've ever come across have been friendly and attentive. Love the positive vibes and return whenever I can! read more

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Simona's is one of my favorite hotel bars in Austin! I love their coffee + cocktail concept and the store is just super cute and photo worthy. They have a safe and indoor parking lot outside of the shop. The store is beautifully designed and it's generally not too noisy and good for both working and gatherings. I particularly love to chill on their outdoor patio (by the poolside) when the weather is nice. Their coffee is great, and the bar has a lot of cocktail options as well. If you need some small bites, there's also a local food truck outside of the bar. You could simple place your order by scanning the QR code presented on each table. I've tried there queso and chips and they were pretty good. read more

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Easy to love coffee, tea, and cocktail spot. Friendly staff, beautiful eclectic decor. Nice restrooms. Great for socializing downstairs, but the upstairs is just as cool with a quieter vibe. Better for studying, but you can easily find an outlet downstairs. Wifi is not time-blocked and they validate up to 4 hours of parking. All of this is nice, but the best part is that their coffee is GOOD. There's seasonal drinks to try something new, but my signature drink is a knock out of the park here. Definitely see myself coming back more frequently! read more

What a terrible place. The decor is trying so hard to be authentic and chic but it's just crappy art and shitty materials. They do nothing to block the entrance from the fully lit parking lot. The lights in the bar were on so bright. The bartender was clearly disinterested as any bartender could be. We arrived at 9:40 or so to have one drink . Clearly they close at 10 because as we were just finishing our drinks at 10 she abruptly turned the music off and upped the lights more. Mind you she was cleaning 10 mins prior already. When we left at 10:05 she couldn't bother to even say thanks. Or goodbye. This place seems to understand 0 about hospitality. read more

The spring-like weather yesterday called for a patio with conversation and cold cocktail sipping. Behind Colton House Hotel you'll find Simona's cocktail and coffee bar. Inside are comfortable couches, plenty of seating, and large windows for great lighting and a beautiful view of the outside. The outside has tables, big comfy chairs, manicured greenery, and a pool. Although the atmosphere is missing the kind of unique character that truly delights an Austinite, it has the studiedly inoffensive personality you'd expect from a hotel. Our weather is what makes the patio great. I bet it is a good place to work remotely. read more

Simona's - A peaceful, expansive, sunlit den for sipping a handcrafted drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is truly one of my favorite places in town. The ambiance is on point and everything they serve is delicious. Even the food truck outside is great. This is a hidden gem, which is part of what makes it so great. read more

I'm a local and this place is a total hidden gem. I had driven past many times and had no idea this was hidden in the back of Colton House. Best place in south Austin to grab a cocktail and they have some decent wines. Staff is amazing. Hands down the best espresso martini in Austin. Seating both inside and outside and the decorations are stunning. I'm not sure there is a place in south austin that is so aesthetically pleasing. Only down side is the food truck has very limited hours. read more

It's an easy environment to meet up and get caught up with some friends before going out for dinner. The drinks are delicious. read more

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The place has cute vibes and our drinks were tasty, but sadly we won't be back after our first time. Someone else on Yelp already mentioned the extremely rude barista with the long brown hair a month ago, and it seems like we also had an encounter with her on Sunday. I admittedly didn't tip at the counter because she was short with us to begin with and the drinks were more expensive than other places, but right after my friend ordered and tipped the barista said loudly/sarcastically, "omg thank you SO much for tipping". After we found a spot to sit, she hand delivered the drink to my friend and said she put extra spirit in her drink, then turned to me and said "your drink is at the counter, you need to go get it". We were shocked and felt harassed. I've never been treated like this anywhere I've ever been in my life at coffee/drinks, whether or not I have decided to tip. This aggressive behavior is a fire-able offense and my friend and I both do not feel comfortable coming back to this hostile atmosphere. read more

Great place to go if you're looking for a good place to have a cocktail and relax or get some work done. Super cute and right off congress without the hassle of being downtown in Austin. read more

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So cute, loved this spot. The cocktails and coffee are really good, love the vibe and esthetics of this place. Good place for a drink and chat with a friend or even some solo quiet time. read more

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What a modern stylish coffee and cocktail spot which is located in the back of the Colton House. You can park in the parking garage for free and the height was high enough for my husbands 7.5 ft height SUV could fit in. Loved the ambiance and that there were lots of different places to sit, either inside or outside. For purchase they offer more than coffee, cocktails and cocktails. They have a small variety of baked pastries like muffins, cookies, croissants and oatmeals. They have a very nice relaxing courtyard that is very chill and relaxing. Restrooms are nice and clean and the service was good. If you want a simple cool place to chill, this would be a great spot. Check it out! read more

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the ambiance makes this place one of my top 3 go to coffee shops in all of austin. The retro/cozy library upstairs to the modernized and chic down stairs- it is all the best vibes. The staff is friendly, the food is good, the only thing is it is hard to find and the parking garage can be a pain! They do validate parking (thank you for that!!!). Very much so recommend coming to Simona's for your next virtual work day!!! read more

Lovely ambiance. Standard hotel bar otherwise. I just wish they had better food options.

Excellent cocktails, staff is knowledgeable. Great environment, plenty of seating but cozy environments. DO NOT GET FOOD HERE. If you get food here, that's on you because it's "coffee and cocktail," you should know better. The food is just bad (value/price/service). Again, if you got food at the coffee and cocktail place that is your fault. The tea is good-ish. read more

I used to live in this neighborhood before all the changes on South Congress (sigh), and so when I was back in the area recently, I decided to check out some of the newer and work for a couple of hours from this hotel coffeeshop. It was pleasant enough, my latte was a standard, slightly overpriced but otherwise unobjectionable latte. The garage parking is validated if you ask the barista and is free if you are only there for less than a couple hours. In the actual coffee shop, the number of seats is pretty limited inside (especially if you need an outlet), so planning on actually getting a spot to sit and work seems a bit of a gamble. read more

Great coffee Soothing Matcha ice drink for wife Kids enjoyed healthy snacks Beautiful outdoors read more

If you are a good human who wants to support a quality, fun, and relaxing atmosphere... go here. This place feels posh, vibrant, and eclectic but after awhile, it starts to feel very homey. I love that you can get the variety of coffee, tea, and cocktails. They also have snacks but to my knowledge they are not cooked. Still very useful to have snacks so the people behind the bar can focus on tending to it. I came here to work and there was guest wifi available. It also gives a beautiful view of the trees and nature. Parking was VERY easy, park in the garage for the 2 hour Simona's parking right in front of the entrance. Pay follow the "Simona's" signs and you'll be fine. I am already so excited to come back here and try their mixed tea drinks Also, I LOVE the gender neutral bathrooms, not only are they right and convenient, they are also BEAUTIFUL. Very good quality experience here and the drinks aren't crazy pricey, but make sure you still TIP the employees because they also make this place feel better and take care of it well. My only complaint was that there were just a couple of graphics that I wasn't too big of a fan of like one that showed women from "around the world" and how they dressed but they were all white. However, there were also posters and signs that celebrated musicians of color and people with varying talents. I could see that there is definitely a type of art being shown, and hopefully they will take a look at all of their posters and make sure they feel like they are representing what they truly want to be their brand and identity. Other than that, a WONDERFUL shop, great direction, outstanding potential, and some place I hope to enjoy again soon. read more

The employees at Simona's are always so nice! Every time I come here they always seem like they are in a good mood and are so patient. I can sometimes take a bit to order but they answered my questions and made my drink very well. I got the Fancy Fig. The cinnamon, caramel and fig went together nicely and, for someone who is not a big coffee drinker, it is the perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness. On a students budget it can be a bit pricey for some more specialty drinks, but the atmosphere and drinks do well to help me forget that. The parking is validated as well, so park in the parking garage! read more

This spot os fancy as a mug. Even if you're not staying at the hotel it's just cool to walk in and do work there. It's one of those hidden gens in Austin where you can have a space to yourself with a beautiful view but you can go grab a drink at 1 in the afternoon if you want to. Also it's literally right iff congress. Far enough from the ruckus but close enough to see the skyline. read more

Great ambiance, delicious drinks. Nice place for a date night once you've had dinner.

Loved this quiet, intimate, little hotel bar. Beautiful, natural light upstairs and the drinks were on point. The outside seating was nice too, and love how it was not crowded at all, and had parking available in the garage. We visited after dinner during sunset and it was the perfect visit for an after-dinner cocktail. Will definitely be back. read more

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This is the type of spot that I almost don't want to review since it seems to be a well kept secret! My husband and I met another couple here for drinks in March during SX. And the spot was nearly empty! We were hesitant to join at the time given how crowded the city gets and we were pleasantly surprised. I am pregnant and the bartender made me a great mock tail. We sat outside on the patio and it was so pleasant in the spring. Another pro is that parking is free and plentiful on the first floor of the Colton Hotel's garage. If you're coming from the north don't miss the alley to the parking garage on your right. It's easy to miss since it's a narrow entrance. You will see it with a sign for the Colton Hotel right after you pass the laundromat and the HEB. read more

This place is pretty cool and it is in my hotel, so I had to try it. I suppose if I lived in this neighborhood, I would also walk by. There's parking in the garage, but I don't know how much you need to spend for validation. They gave me parking with my room at the hotel as a first time guest, and maybe they would give it to bar and cafe patrons, so stop by and check it out. read more

Simona's - Katy bringing me water to go with my gin "purple rain" cocktail - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Met a friend here for tea. I've enjoyed it so much that I've been back a few times since. There is a parking garage & they validate, so it's free! We sat outside, which was lovely patio with umbrellas, & chandeliers. Super cute!! The inside was super clean and lovely! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. One of my go to places. read more

Received amazing service from Katy today, I got a last word and she told me to try this offshoot of it. It's now become my favorite cocktail. Shoutout to Katy, she rocks read more

Simona's - Forgive Me Father for I Have Ginned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a stunning place this bar is. Stayed at the hotel for a few days with my wife for a little get away and this bar was such a pleasant surprise. Our bartender Gia was so kind and did a wonderful job with her recommendations! Every time we came down to the bar she was always so welcoming. Both our time at the hotel and bar (which was pretty frequent!) provided and overall great experience. Definitely coming back when we're in Austin! read more

What a hidden gem! This place is gorgeous and a great place to get work done or hang out. Staff are friendly. Love Simona's & Colton House .

Usually the workers are very nice and would even deliver your drink to wherever you sat (not today tho I guess), but today I visited after not being here awhile and was very appalled by how rude a new girl was. She had long brown hair and tattoos along both her shoulders. She was very nice and talkative to the family before us but when we came up to the counter she didn't speak just really stared at us until we said something. My friend asked about water and I asked about my usual drink (black iced tea with mango purée). Her answers and tone were abrupt with attitude. I ended up not getting anything because every time I'm here they sometimes do have mango purée and sometimes they don't -- it just depends on who you're asking. I usually don't complain about workers because they might just be having a bad day however, this one didn't sit right with me. read more

I'm nervous to write a review because I selfishly want this place all to myself. The space is absolutely stunning with both an indoor and outdoor section. The outdoor area looks onto the pool which has dream chandeliers! I ordered a chai latte with oat milk and it was delicious. They place great music and it's a total hidden gem!!! Can't wait to come back. read more

Simona's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Secluded, quiet, beautifful, spacious. 10/10. Been looking for a spot like this for a while and so glad I found it

Great ambiance for you and your sorority sisters or you and your mom or you and your wife! I happened to be with my wife. We had some special menu espresso drinks plus some special menu cocktails afterwards. Fun bar off SoCo. IYKYK. Barista/bartender was amazing. I'm a local. It's hard to impress me. I'm impressed. Thanks y'all! read more