Environment friendliness - doesn't have recycle bins *…read more- doesn't have BYO / Personal cup discount Coffee and tea are good. Their espresso martini on the rocks is my new gem! Pros - Great view of the Colorado revir and the bridge. Feels very scenic outside as you step outside of cafe creme. - has a tall bar with few tall seats - happy hour: 4-6pm (everyday) - Plenty of seating inside and outside - wifi and restroom - $1 charge for alt milks options: 2%, skim, coconut, oat, almond Cons - despite being an extra-ordinary location: view from the outdoor patio is unbeatable! However, for some reason, lot of sketchy people seem to be around businesses in this Area especially the library. So, be careful and be aware of safety situations which occasionally arises out of nowhere. Some bad incidents seem to be always happening around. It feels like as if bad people and crimes are ruining the beautiful parts of Austin City. - 1 hour validation parking in library garage, can rarely come by here due to parking restrictions other than Monday and Tuesdays.

Pretty cool local cafe attached to the Austin Public Library @ Downtown. They make a good matcha,…read moreand their coffee is great too! Love their crepes, but a little on the pricey side. Pastries are serviceable - not bad, but nothing to write home about either. Be prepared for a long wait when you come here during lunch time, though!

The people working here were super sweet and helpful. But coffee didn't taste the best. Very nice…read morecoffee shop though

I ordered the smoke salted maple latte, which was really tasty. I appreciate Intelligentsia being…read moreone of the older third wave coffee shops and genuinely like their beans. The location is super convenient if you're downtown or visiting the library. If you're driving in, parking does seem to be a bit of a problem. I don't drive DT so it doesn't affect me, but thought it'd mention it so ppl are aware. A lot of places downtown will require you to pay to park and walk a bit depending on how busy it is. Overall, service was great and the drinks were solid.

Merit does it again -- the matcha hulk, aka matcha with their house made Ube cold foam…read more Every time, delicious and satisfying.

Drinks and staffs are alright however seating arrangement isn't comfy…read more Cons - There are few tall seats in the front side. However, those are buried in the ground so they are immovable, inconvenient. - usual downtown parking restrictions apply; 1 hour validation parking at Seaholm garage, entrance of the parking garage is a little far; after Trader Joe's Environment friendliness - No BYO Cup discount - doesn't have separate trash and recycle bins Pros - Good location next to lady bird lake - wifi (details below) and restroom TLDR; Staffs and drinks are great but weird half tall furnitures attached to walls are inconvenient WiFi SSID: MeritPublic password: merit2025 restroom code: 512* PayATX Parking Zone in the front 39251

Environment friendliness - doesn't have BYO / Personal cup…read morediscount - doesn't have separate trash and recycle bins Pros - has tons of tall seats inside and around the bar - nice interior design / decoration / lighting to hit an upscale vibe - plenty of seats in various setting - easily can accommodate large groups, events - wifi (details below) and 4 restrooms - has some seating on the back to enjoy during nice weather Happy Hour: - Tue - Sat: 5-7pm - Mon: All day (in addition, Martini Monday 3pm - close ) - Sat - Sun: $5 Mimosa Cons - No validated parking, park on street or paid garage Nearby street parking Zone, PayATX# 39254 WiFi SSID: CodependentGuest Password: Codependent

I was so surprised to see this rated 3.6 out of 5.0. It's easily a 5.0 for me. The team members…read more(staff) are understanding and helpful, much like the feeling of a hotel where effortless hospitality is the only focus. The patrons are a mixed bag. Some leave their dogs on the overly nice furniture, leaving fur behind. It doesn't bother me, but I can understand how it would bother others looking at this as a restaurant, instead of what it is, a daytime coffee lounge and an evening cocktail bar. If it were just a coffee shop, there wouldn't be enough outlets, and there should be more pastries. If it were just a bar, it'd be a little too bright in the daytime, and the laptop workers (me included) would hurt the cool cocktail vibe...BUT it's not just those two things. It's both, and they do a remarkable job of accommodating everyone while maintaining a chill vibe. Seriously, everyone has surprised me with how nice they are here, and we're lucky to have something so architecturally significant with high-end indoor/outdoor furniture. This could just be another $$$ restaurant that detracts from the city's culture rather than adding to it.

First of all when we got there they were out of most pastry's and drinks so options were very…read morelimited. The vibe was nice and very chill the workers were nice not very enthusiastic but nice. We got two drinks the earl grey matcha and the mango sticky rice matcha, the earl grey matcha did not taste like earl grey I cannot describe the taste it had but it overpowered the matcha and you couldn't taste it. The mango sticky rice matcha was okay you could taste the matcha in this one but it had a very faint taste of mango. Overall compared to other coffee shops around town I don't think I'd be back

I ordered the popular mango sticky rice matcha. Price: $8.50…read moreVerdict: Spendy... but honestly, the best flavored matcha I've ever had. Worth it. The line both times I've went was to the door, but sometimes you can order online. They have snacks, food, drinks, merch, and other cool things. Limited seating inside but more seating (covered) outside.

Came here from out of town just to try some local coffee in Austin…read more I love this place! Will be returning should I come back to Austin. The little store with local small business items is so cute and fitting for the aesthetic of the place. I had an iced maple latte and it was amazing! The coffee has a great flavor and maple was the cherry on top. Everyone in there was so friendly, I will be recommending to everyone in the future!

Clean, expansive restaurant with a very cute shopping area that had niche lotions, incense,…read morecandles. The smoothie and burrito were not something I would order again unfortunately. Both lacked any real flavor and the texture was very unappealing. NOW the juices were very tasty, and refreshing. Quite expensive but they come in a bottle that you can reuse for a multitude of things around the house. My food sat in the window for awhile because the servers and cashiers were laughing and talking which sucks when you're on a time crunch.

Classic old coffee shop with alright drinks…read more - Has tall seats - Closes late - a remodel with new design would be great

A super clean, fast place to have a great coffee or bakery item. It's a little hidden gem in the…read morearea for real! The staff was so kind with total top notch service!

Have been coming here for years! Clean theater with good food and drink options! Always a great…read moreselection of films as well!

Great theatre in the heart of downtown with comfy recliner chair. Drinks and food are available as…read morewell.

I loved having Loaf + Vine right inside the Austin Marriott Downtown, it became my little morning…read moreritual during my stay. It's such a cute coffee shop meets convenience market, and it has everything you don't realize you need until you need it. I grabbed a vanilla latte and a croissant before heading out for a morning run, and both were exactly what I needed to start the day. The latte was smooth and not overly sweet, and the croissant was fresh, flaky, and surprisingly good for a hotel grab-and-go spot. I also loved that they had small essentials on hand, perfect for travelers like me who always forget something. The staff were friendly and quick, even during the busy morning rush, and the atmosphere feels relaxed and welcoming. Whether you're staying at the hotel or just nearby, Loaf + Vine is a great little hidden gem in downtown Austin.

This is the cutest shop located in the Austin Marriott Downtown. It has so many grab-and-go options…read moreas well as amazing coffee!! During our stay I picked up a fresh coffee every morning and it was always delicious. They also had a few stands with some really cute Austin merch to buy if you wanted to take a piece of Austin home with you!! If you are staying at this Marriott then Loaf+Vine is for sure a perk for you!

Better Half served pancakes for our run group after a 10-mile run…read more They were the best pancakes! And for toppings, they had butter, berries (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries), sprinkles and chocolate chips. I only chose the butter and berries. Their syrup was incredible: blueberry rosemary maple as well as pure maple. Mark, the chef, slaved over a hot griddle to make the pancakes...a labor of love for him. He kept up with serving a long line of hungry runners. We were also treated to a free cup of drip coffee - hot or cold brew. I chose the cold brew because it was so hot outside...especially after the long run! They have lovely seating areas both in front and in back. They also regularly host running events in the summer with Fleet Feet running store. The series is called "Never.Been Better." And it's true!

Better half is such a cool concept in a great part of town. It's got a nice outdoors space, and a…read moresmall indoor space if you're lucky enough to be able to grab. We went for brunch and cocktails. I don't know if the person was having a bad day or what, but the person taking our order was quite rude. Not just to us, but to others lined up as well. The food was solid. I got the breakfast sandwich and one of the frozen cocktails. Probably wouldn't do the same drink again, but next time will definitely be trying one of the coffee cocktails.