Austin’s East Side Guidebook
The Local's Guide to Cool Coffee Shops
Like any good city Austin, Texas has our fair share of coffee snobs. Here is a list of quirky places to get your high quality fix of caffeine.
This place is quirky and sits right in front of a famous Austin mural "You're My Butter Half". It is also conveniently open 24 hours so even if you have those late nights or super early mornings you can be sure that this place will deliver.
223 locals recommend
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThis place is quirky and sits right in front of a famous Austin mural "You're My Butter Half". It is also conveniently open 24 hours so even if you have those late nights or super early mornings you can be sure that this place will deliver.
This coffee spot located on Springdale Road on the East side is beautifully located adjacent to Canopy Austin, which is a part of East Austin studios.
112 locals recommend
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdThis coffee spot located on Springdale Road on the East side is beautifully located adjacent to Canopy Austin, which is a part of East Austin studios.
This is nicely located on Congress Avenue right where the city buzzes.
342 locals recommend
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StThis is nicely located on Congress Avenue right where the city buzzes.
If you're a bike enthusiast and love a good cold brew and pastries this is the place for you!
127 locals recommend
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StIf you're a bike enthusiast and love a good cold brew and pastries this is the place for you!
This is located down the street from the North Loop shops and next to Austin's Breakaway Records, a record shop with a huge selection and great for photo ops. This place is also open 24 hours.
151 locals recommend
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdThis is located down the street from the North Loop shops and next to Austin's Breakaway Records, a record shop with a huge selection and great for photo ops. This place is also open 24 hours.
One of my favorite spots, this place only has outdoor seating and vends its coffee out of a trailer. This place is beautifully located on Tillery St and is down the street from East Austin Succulents. Be sure the admire the handmade furniture!
83 locals recommend
Flitch Coffee
641 Tillery StOne of my favorite spots, this place only has outdoor seating and vends its coffee out of a trailer. This place is beautifully located on Tillery St and is down the street from East Austin Succulents. Be sure the admire the handmade furniture!
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StTexas Coffee Traders
1400 E 4th StVery affordable drinks!
Drinks
Great places to have good times and grab a couple of drinks!
The White Horse
500 Comal StA Great spot that has photo ops. It's rustic however it also has an amazing Thai food truck. You can't go wrong here! Go upstairs to the Mescal Bar.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StA Great spot that has photo ops. It's rustic however it also has an amazing Thai food truck. You can't go wrong here! Go upstairs to the Mescal Bar.
This place has amazing food and a beautiful setting. Conveniently located on the East side.
42 locals recommend
Last Straw
1914 E 6th StThis place has amazing food and a beautiful setting. Conveniently located on the East side.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StGreat music and a good place to grab drinks and bring your date.
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetSouth Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveContainer Bar
90 Rainey StCentral Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StDancing
Great places to get your dancing shoes on!
Don't let the photos fool you; This place is always popping on weekdays and especially weekends. Loved by locals for its LGBTQ+ nights called "TUESGAYZZZ'
153 locals recommend
Barbarella
611 Red River StDon't let the photos fool you; This place is always popping on weekdays and especially weekends. Loved by locals for its LGBTQ+ nights called "TUESGAYZZZ'
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StThe White Horse
500 Comal StHere's a local tip: There's a cool room way in the back that always has a great DJ.
288 locals recommend
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StHere's a local tip: There's a cool room way in the back that always has a great DJ.
Other Things
Miscellaneous things to do!
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrRainey Street
Rainey StreetSouth Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueBBQ!
Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StIf you want a true Texas adventure, head out to this place and have amazing BBQ
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826If you want a true Texas adventure, head out to this place and have amazing BBQ
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StBites
Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StGreat chicken
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StAmazing boutique pizza and good atmosphere.
Launderette
2115 Holly StGelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th StAh Sing Den
1100 E 6th StRamen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdJustine's
4710 E 5th StAustin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdUchi
801 S Lamar BlvdVeracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadWu Chow
500 W 5th StBouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian options!
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StEden East
211 Springdale RdAustin Halal
1606 E 6th StArlo's
2906 Fruth StEntirely vegan menu.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdSway
1417 S 1st StMagnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveMusic!
Catch some great tunes in the live music capital of the world
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StThe Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveBetter suited for the indie scene. Also has a vegan food truck and is known for being an ally in the LGBTQ+ Community.
153 locals recommend
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StBetter suited for the indie scene. Also has a vegan food truck and is known for being an ally in the LGBTQ+ Community.
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave