Austin Named Best Coffee City in America
Food & Wine just crowned Austin the best coffee city in America. Here are the spots worth planning a trip around.
If you have stayed with us before, you probably already know Austin punches above its weight when it comes to food and drink. But coffee? Most people think BBQ and live music first.
Food and Wine 2026 Global Tastemaker Awards just crowned Austin the number one coffee city in the entire country, ahead of Seattle, New York City, and San Juan.
According to the judges, Austin has the most vibrant coffee scene in the nation: wildly creative, deeply local, and kind of everywhere.
The Spots Worth Planning Your Next Trip Around
Radio Coffee And Beer
Voted Austin best coffee shop seven years running. Once you have spent an afternoon on their backyard patio with food trucks, live music drifting through the trees, and a cold brew in hand, you will understand why.
Talisman Coffee Co.
The family behind Talisman operates a 35-acre coffee farm in the mountains of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, complete with natural springs, a lagoon, and sloths. Shade-grown, hand-picked, small-batch roasted right here in Austin.
Proud Mary
Originally from Melbourne by way of Portland, Proud Mary brought world-class specialty coffee to South Lamar. The beans are ethically sourced, the espresso is fantastic, and the all-day brunch menu is inventive enough to justify a trip on its own.
Desnudo Coffee
Winner of the 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Award, Desnudo sources exclusively from small Colombian farms and roasts in micro-batches right here in Austin.
Fleet Coffee And Flat Track Coffee
Both specifically named by Food and Wine. Fleet has been an East Austin staple since 2016. Flat Track is a cafe fused with a bicycle repair shop on East Cesar Chavez. They roast their own beans. Peak Austin.
Leona Botanical Cafe And Bar
Five acres of gardens, a meandering rainwater-fed stream, 7,000+ plants, and 90 preserved mature trees. They serve Proud Mary coffee alongside Thai-Mexican fusion dishes and craft cocktails.
Family Pick: Brentwood Social House
Traveling with kids? Fenced backyard with a playscape, a dedicated indoor family room, European-style baked goods, excellent coffee, and a rotating lineup of activities.
Food and Wine also ranked Austin the number 4 city for pastries and the number 7 best foodie city in the country. Ready to do a coffee crawl? Most of our properties are a short drive (or walk) from these spots.
