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Flightpath
5011 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751 · 512-458-4472
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UNIVERSITY AREA. In days gone by, an airport was near this coffee shop's location – hence its name. The place is especially popular with studious folks, who appreciate its spaciousness, good lighting, WiFi access, and relaxed atmosphere. The menu covers all the bases, from good coffee drinks to quiches and pastries. There's even wine and beer should you need a reward for good work habits.
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BARTON SPRINGS DISTRICT. Not just a coffeehouse, Flipnotics juggles several roles and, happily, gets them all right. The enterprise, like many Austin coffeehouses, occupies a former home – in this case, a 1960s split level. On one floor is a funky clothing store, and on another is the actual coffee house. It's not your ordinary coffee-and-pastry shop, though. Of course, there's good coffee, sandwiches, and muffins, but you'll also find steaks, pastas, burgers, and vegetarian options, along with wine and beer. Most nights of the week, a local band plays too. WiFi available.
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. The one thing you can't help but notice about Austin is its eclectic blend of people and personalities, which exist in seeming harmony. This coffeehouse is one of the places that best exemplifies that simple truth. As you sip a cup of, perhaps, Vietnamese coffee, you're sure to see everyone from conservative business people to trendy Gen-Xers. They all share a love of the bean, and they often take advantage of the make-your-own s'mores too. A wonderful way to begin or end your day.
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SOUTH AUSTIN. Taking over the digs of another, now-defunct java hut, Irie taps into a readymade clientele and adds its own brand of cool to the neighborhood. The place's name (pronounced "eye-ree") is Jamaican and translates as "the state of feeling great." That vibe is evident thanks to a relaxed ambience, terrific coffee drinks, and a selection of sandwiches and baked goods. Colorful baristas contribute to the atmosphere, and WiFi, comfy leather furniture, and an outdoor patio are added perks
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Little City
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916 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 · 512-476-2489
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CONGRESS AVENUE. Busy day? Well, if you find yourself on Congress Street, Little City is a perfect place to rest your feet and regroup. Coffee drinks are excellent, and several varieties of beans are available for you to take home. You'll also find a nice selection of teas, sandwiches, and bagels, along with daily soup and salad specials. Little City is ideal for people-watching, too – just be sure to grab a table by the front windows. WiFi available.
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Pacha
4618 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 · 512-420-8758
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NORTH AUSTIN. A definite Latin flair characterizes this intimate, family-owned coffeehouse. Colorful tables, Mexican tilework, and handmade metal accents hint at the inspiration, and a wealth of native art and crafts from Bolivia and Peru adorn the place (luckily, they're for sale too). In fact, the name of the shop is a Native American term for "earth." Fair-trade coffees go into the java concoctions, and you'll also find teas, smoothies, chai, pastries, light fare, desserts, and even beer and wine.
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EAST END. Progress Coffee's owners are admirably community-minded. They refurbished part of an old warehouse rather than building a new space, and they offer time and contributions to numerous local charities and events. Their attractive gallery space helps support Austin's burgeoning arts scene, and they regularly host local bands. Their civic-mindedness even induced them to offer only fair-trade, organic, shade-grown coffees. Of course, they also succeeded in creating a wonderfully appealing coffeehouse, which offers a tasty menu of freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.
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SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. Ruta Maya used to be a downtown Austin institution, and their move to South Austin was a little bumpy initially. However, business is thriving today, thanks to all the folks who appreciate the owner's community involvement, social conscience, and commitment to sustainable agriculture – organic, shade-grown coffee is farmed just for Ruta Maya by a collective in Chiapas, Mexico. The place also offers an array of classes, art exhibits, live music, and family activities every day of the week. WiFi available.
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UNIVERSITY AREA. Like many coffee places in Austin, the Spider occupies a former house. It's a cross between a coffeehouse and a bar and is extremely popular among students; at any given time, you're likely to find folks studying, hanging with friends, or enjoying a film or live music. The menu includes tasty pub fare and baked goods. WiFi available.
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SOUTH AUSTIN. Ventana del Soul is much more than a coffeehouse – it also functions as a community center, and its schedule is packed with a variety of classes, concerts, movie nights, and arts and crafts shows. In addition to good coffee and a well-rounded menu of sandwiches, salads, soups, pastries, ice creams, smoothies, and bubble teas, you'll find plenty of things to occupy your time, including board games and a slew of books and magazines. A popular location for meetings as well. WiFi available.
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