Looking for the best coffee shops to work in Austin to be productive or best coffee shops to study in Austin pre-exam? Check out our favorite coffee shops in Austin to get work done! Find local shops with plenty of plugs, delicious coffee, and the perfect atmosphere. Whether you’re studying for a final or have a deadline coming up at work, we have you covered!
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Cafe Medici Springdale 
Medici Springdale
Cafe Medici at Springdale General
Every UT student knows about the one on Guad, but you may not know how many other locations there are. But the Springdale location has QUICKLY become a favorite of mine. It’s so cozy with the green couch, and I love that there are tons of food options in the same building. There aren’t as many tables inside Medici itself, but the Springdale General lobby area next to it has LOTS. Plus, lots of outdoor seating!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Springdale parking lot! Over on the East Side
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Plenty of seating with mostly smaller tables, plenty of plugs too!
Vibe & Noise Level ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mostly people studying, quieter area
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Lots of food restaurants for pick up in Springdale General
Try Hard Coffee Shop Patio 
Try Hard Coffee
Try Hard Coffee Roasters – East Austin
The old Blue Dahlia brunch spot turned into a coffee and it’s actually quite a gem! We love the outdoor shaded patio, the solid wifi, and the best part is the back patio surrounded by disco balls. I especially find this spot great around lunchtime so I can pick up tacos!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️
East Austin off 12th, downside being the lack of parking. You can usually find a spot on the street though!
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Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors, outdoors was meh on the number of plugs but wifi was strong!
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Mostly people studying, quieter area! Interior does have music playing though
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️
Packaged snacks available!
Spokesman Coffee in South Austin
Spokesman Coffee Shop – South Austin Location
If you’re looking for an Austin vibe, this is definitely the place to be. I absolutely love working from Spokesman down South, and somehow ALWAYS end up chatting with someone random? Also, big fan of the fact they have beer options if you’re a 4-5pm worker like me!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s down South of 290, with a huge parking lot!
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Plenty of seating with mostly smaller tables, plenty of plugs too!
Vibe & Noise Level ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mostly people working, but medium noise levels louder as the days go
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️
None that I saw for food, but they do have beer and coffee
Bennu Coffee North Austin
Bennu Coffee at North Highlands
A BRAND NEW coffee shop that just opened recently! Love this North Austin location for so many reasons. It’s got a million tables and plugs, delicious coffee, a really cozy vibe, and is open 24 hours for those who need late-night study sessions!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s up north, and with street parking but honestly easy to find a spot
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Plenty of seating with small and large tables, TONS of plugs
Vibe & Noise Level ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mostly people working, definitely a quieter environment to work
Food & Drinks ⭐️
None that I saw for food
Codependent Coffee + Cocktails
This is a BRAND NEW coffee shop in Downtown Austin! It’s got miserable parking, but I love how much space it has and the coffee is pretty dang good. Strong wifi, lots of plugs, and a great space to meet with a friend! Open early and stays open until 10 pm!
Location & Parking ⭐️
Downtown Austin, across from the Central Library. Street parking only
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Plenty of seating both inside and outside, plugs inside against walls
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Mostly people chatting and eating, louder noise level for sure. A good place to have a meeting with two people but not great if you want a quiet environment!
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Coffee + beer + cocktails available, food available too! Plus tons of nearby food options
Cosmic Saltillo
Cosmic Saltillo
One of the newest coffee shops on this list, but immediately became a favorite! Cosmic Saltillo is an expansion of the very beloved Cosmic from South Austin. This location features no food trucks but instead a taco restaurant, and as per the other Cosmic location does feature coffee AND beers both for your transition from work to Werk!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️
You’re gonna have to find street parking, and I wish you the best of luck with that.
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Plenty of seating both covered and not and on their rooftop, decent amount of plugs too for being mostly outside! Does get busier and harder to find a spot later in the day
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Mostly people chatting, louder noise level here for sure. A good place to have a meeting with two people but not great if you want a quiet environment!
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Tons of coffee, non-coffee drinks, wine, beer, lunch foods, and pastries! They have it all!
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Flat Track Coffee Shop
All of the East Austin vibes here at Flat Track. What I love is the larger tables and bustling Austin crowd. I’ve never been inside without striking up a conversation with someone else in the room, and definitely made awesome connections here! Plus, doubles a bike shop and is DOG FRIENDLY.
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️
East Austin with street parking only
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mostly larger tables available and limited number of plugs that do get taken up quickly
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Mostly people chatting with a louder noise level, not good if you need a quiet space
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Coffee and tacos available! Also, bikes.
Mozarts Coffee Roasters
This is the best place to be on a beautiful day. It’s right by the lake, so the view will brighten your day. They also have plenty of food and drink options, so I love to come here when I know I am going to want a snack! It’s also a great place to bring someone from out of town.
PSA though: downside is the wifi outside SUCKS. Inside is fine though. Also the number of plugs is way too limited.
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Clarksville in West Austin with a giant parking lot
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors but it fills up FAST, and there is an extremely limited number of plugs.
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Mostly people chatting with a louder noise level and sometimes they’ll have live music playing outside
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Plenty of food and drink options available
Merit Coffee South Lamar
Merit has been around Austin for about 6 years now, and remains incredibly beloved with multiple locations for a reason! Now personally i’m a fan of the South Lamar location above all the others because they’ve got more space and tables and they have their parking lot. I also like their coffee, but actually LOVE their tea and usually get the tea when I go!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Super central with a parking lot attached. If the lot is full you can park for free across the street at the Alamo Drafthouse garage!
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Plenty, indoor and outdoor seating available with plugs inside
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Mostly people working, quieter environment
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Limited on the snack options but the coffee and tea’s are great
Austin Beer Garden – Cosmic
Cosmic Coffee & Beer Garden
This is my go to when I want the coffee shop but honestly would rather drink a beer than drink coffee. The interior is a great spot for getting work done, and the outdoor patio is fabulous for hanging with a group!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
South Austin with a parking lot available
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, but limited number of plugs inside and just 1-2 outside
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Mostly people chatting, louder noise level for sure
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Coffee and beer available, food trucks on site!
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
I haven’t been to Figure 8 in years actually, but because it is ALWAYS packed with people (aka, it is well loved in Austin). This spot has plenty of tables and plugs and people getting stuff done. If you manage to snag a spot, then you’re gonna love the time here!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️
East Austin, street parking available only
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty indoor and some outdoor but usually fills up fast, plugs are usually no problem inside but meh outside
Noise Level & Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mostly people working, medium to low noise levels
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Coffee and some snacks are available
Better Half Coffee + Cocktails
Same owners as Wright Bros. Brew & Brew, and they have done it once again! I love the outdoor patio here when the weather is nice, and I love that you can order actual food here when you get hungry. So if you want to hunker down over lunch, this is the spot to do it!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Clarksville location, with a parking lot available
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty of group tables and bar space indoors, larger tables outdoors, and no shortage of plugs indoors either
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Mostly people chatting, louder noise level for sure
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Plenty of food (like actual meals) and drink options!
Radio East Coffee Shop
Okay I got to check out this spot in February once it opened, and IMMEDIATELY YES. I love the forever iconic Radio down in South Austin and this location is just as wonderful. Like Cosmic, Radio features multiple food trucks, multiple drink options, and lots of space both indoors and outside. Whatever you may need from your coffee shop, Radio probably has it!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
East Austin with a parking lot available!
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty, indoor and outdoor seating available with many plugs!
Noise Level & Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mostly people chatting but during the day it’s not too loud at all
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Multiple food trucks with food options, and they serve coffee, beer, and wine for drinks!
Hank’s Coffee
Definitely a gorgeous coffee shop! Much like Better Half, they have plenty of food options here if you want to work over a meal. Additionally, the amount of tables means you will pretty much always find seating. Their outdoor patio is a beauty on a nice day too!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
North Austin with a parking lot available
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty, indoor and outdoor seating available and plugs too
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Mostly people chatting, louder environment
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Coffee and food are available here
Outdoor Patio at Radio
Radio Coffee + Bar
Radio Coffee is a great place to get work done if you’re craving a taco from Veracruz, want a large outdoor patio, or are craving a good beer! They’re pretty far down South, but have everything one could need for a good workday. Note that this gem is PACKED in the mornings from people wanting their tacos!
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️
South Austin with a parking lot available, but honestly it’s rare I find a spot
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty, indoor and outdoor seating available and plugs indoor too, just not outside
Noise Level & Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mostly people chatting, louder environment
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Coffee and beers available, Veracruz taco truck outside
Bennu Coffee off South Congress
This was my go-to when I was going to be pulling a late night since it’s open 24 hours! Especially good for an all-night cram session when you need to be FAR from your bed. Love their coffee and their outdoor patio too! A little hidden green oasis.
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
South Congress with retail parking available
Seating & Plugs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty, indoor and outdoor seating available with plenty of plugs
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Mostly people working, quieter environment
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Coffee available, snack options available
Once Over Coffee Bar South Austin
I have to say this is probably the biggest hidden gem coffee shop! I’ve never seen it crowded before, and I rarely see it appear on lists. But it absolutely deserves to be on all the lists. It’s a cutie with good coffee, plenty of tables, and an outdoor patio that reminds you of home.
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️
South Congress with a small parking lot available
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Plenty, indoor and outdoor seating available with plugs inside
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Mostly people working, quieter environment
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️
Coffee available, unsure about snack options
Cenote 
Cenote
Cenote Coffee Shop
One of my go-to recommendations when working with coworkers because there is so much space, great wifi, food, and coffee available! Plus you can easily switch to beer when it’s time to ditch the laptop and just hang out. They’ve got a cozy interior with a good amount of plugs ,and then lots of space outside too to hang out
Location & Parking ⭐️⭐️
East Austin with only street parking, but it’s always easy to find a spot
Seating & Plugs & Wifi ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plenty, indoor and outdoor seating available with plugs inside. My one complaint is the wifi is NOT the best by any means.
Noise Level & Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mostly people working, quieter environment
Food & Drinks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Coffee, Beer, Snacks, and tacos are available throughout the day
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Comments (14)
Sierra
November 28, 2017 at 8:32 am
So excited you shared this. I’m heading to Cafe Medici right now because of this hahaha
Bella B (xoxoBella)
December 28, 2018 at 9:30 pm
Now I want to go to Houston and go to coffee shops!!! such a great post.
adriana
December 28, 2018 at 9:34 pm
These all sound like such amazing spots! So fun!
Nicole
December 28, 2018 at 9:42 pm
Wow Austin has so many gorgeous coffee shops – I definitely need to spend more time in your city!
shay
December 28, 2018 at 11:33 pm
some of these places are so chic I feel like I’d have a hard time actually getting work done lol
-shay
Rachel
December 29, 2018 at 8:20 am
omg so many cute spots! I love working outside! and then cosmic coffeee and cafe midici are so my style!
Deborah
December 29, 2018 at 9:27 am
Looks like Austin has a lot of great coffee shops that are right up my alley! I’ll have to visit someday!
Lauren
December 29, 2018 at 11:52 am
This is the first post I’ve seen like this and it’s super helpful! It would be amazing if people had these for every city. I love working at coffee shops but you never know if they’re going to have outlets. I would love to visit Austin one day and if I do, I’ll keep this post in mind!
Lauren
http://laurensjourney.com
Kayla
December 29, 2018 at 3:11 pm
How is every single coffee shop so aesthetically pleasing?! I am shook. I don’t drink coffee but I want to set up shop and do work in every single one of these places!
Kayla | kaylablogs.com
Tiffany Khyla
December 29, 2018 at 10:20 pm
I was just talking to my boyfriend and his sister-in-law about how much we LOVE Austin. The only place I’ve visited on this list is Summermoon, and I really enjoyed it.
Erol
December 6, 2020 at 9:06 am
Nice post. One really feels that you have been to those places (not a given these days) a feel for the places. Great pic selection! Very helpful for me
JQ
May 14, 2021 at 9:49 am
Thank you for the COVID updates!!! I’ve been looking for a list that also had COVID notes to see which ones are open or have seating outside to work. I really appreciate you taking the time to include that!
Cole
November 1, 2023 at 8:08 pm
Great list overall- have to say Revival was not like what is described here at all. Had such a terrible smell from the industrial strength cleanser and the drinks are overpriced and weak. Swedish hill was lovely but the music was at dance club level volume.
michelleclairee@gmail.com
April 12, 2024 at 10:56 am
Actually just updated to remove Revival from this list as they’ve definitely changed since they got added! And Swedish Hill sadly has since closed. Hope you like the new list!