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Houndstooth Coffee

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Downtown Austin, Austin

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Houndstooth Coffee

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Ranked #7 for coffee shops in Austin
Has a stamp of approval from Austin Chronicle and Serious Eats
"japanese ice coffee was pretty damn good."(6 Tips)
"Amazing pourover coffee without the hike up north."(10 Tips)
"Fantastic coffee, doughnuts and they also serve breakfast tacos."(8 Tips)
"Nice single origin pour overs available and good beans"(3 Tips)

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Josiah David ChapmanJanuary 26, 2018
An Austin original, Houndstooth is a coffee aficionados paradise, dolling out a variety of fine espresso, pour over, house brew, expertly frothed cappuccinos, and a tasty variety of pastries. 5/5
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SvenAugust 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Went here more than daily on my last Austin visit for their truly excellent espresso) with several choices of beans). The unique coffee julep is worth a try. They have breakfast tacos if you're early.
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Jeffrey HendricksMarch 13, 2014
What an excellent cup of fresh pour-over coffee. This is not a frilly girly sugary coffee drink place. They are purists who specialize in real coffee, espresso, cappuccino, etc. very, very good.
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Kyle ByeJune 1, 2017
The Japanese iced coffee and blueberry iced tea are both solid options for your summer caffeine fix.
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Adam K.November 3, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Excellent coffee, has a few pastries and treats you can buy to go with. Great space for working. The 5GHz wifi doesn't reach the outdoor patio unfortunately.
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Stina P.March 12, 2017
the banana walnut bread and cold brew. lots of seating for a meeting or quick work in your computer including outdoor patio coffee stand. they sell counter culture and pt's coffee
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Allie MahlerMarch 12, 2015
Awesome coffee shop in downtown Austin. Excellent selection of coffee (hot and iced). They do coffee tastings twice a week. Grab a seat by the window and linger all afternoon.
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Ben MackeySeptember 3, 2018
I would be pretty disappointed with the flavour of this espresso in NYC or Australia, so it pains me to say that this is the best flat white in Austin.
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Brandon NelsonNovember 27, 2017
These guys know what they are doing. If you are looking for a good fresh cup, this is the place to go. Nice single origin pour overs available and good beans
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Dylan RobertsSeptember 20, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Everything everything everything! Get any of the beans on the clever, make sure you have 5 mins to spare-worth it! Excellent staff as well. Top notch courtesy and coffee knowledge.
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Scott RoseOctober 6, 2017
As far as I could tell, this is the only place in Austin that takes coffee seriously - possibly nobody wants to try to compete, because they do it very well indeed. Pour-overs are the thing here.
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Sarah Jo SautterSeptember 17, 2015
Ask for their special brew. The barista really knows his beans. Tell him what you like and he'll tell you which coffee.
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Larissa VazMarch 20, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Favorite option for good coffee in the downtown area. Great pour over and even the batch is delicious. Staff always kind and helpful.
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Pedro Seguel VarasMarch 27, 2018
Just tried the seasonal special of cocktails coffee! Wonderful flavor, maintaining rich full expreso flavors!
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Austin ChronicleOctober 29, 2013
This coffee shop comes well supplied with addictive Cuvée and Tweed coffee beans as well as baristas that pour out the tastiest and most gorgeous rosettas in the city.
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Anders MellbrattSeptember 17, 2018
Friendly people, great coffee! Accessible by meerkat scooter transport 🛴
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TiffanyApril 19, 2016
Serves up counter culture coffee. You'll find plenty of computer engineers here. They also have an extensive tea list and we opted for an earl grey tea latte instead.
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Serious EatsMarch 7, 2013
A multi-method and multi-roaster, which means that alongside regular roasters (like Cuvee, Intelligentsia, etc.) they bring in guest coffees all the time.
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Nick GorczynskiJanuary 4, 2019
Good coffee and friendly staff. You order and get your drink and pay when it’s ready so the line forms to the left near the espresso machine.
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Ben MackeySeptember 3, 2018
People rave about the Japanese ice coffee and the breakfast tacos here.
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Chris B VillasenorMarch 12, 2019
Pour over, cappuccino and chocolate latte ❤️ this specifically was perfect! Friendly staff!
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Josh NolanMarch 12, 2019
Great pour over and espresso drinks. Very friendly and helpful staff. A must go!
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@livehappy8 ForbesJanuary 14, 2014
Cortado w/San Sebastian espresso is wonderful for someone who prefers a lighter, more floral coffee, but w/all the caffeine punch
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Michelle WilesJuly 15, 2018
Decor is pretty sterile. No comfortable chairs, either. Not a place to command $6 coffee IMO
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MartínApril 29, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Mod rustic in tone, atmosphere is both open and welcoming, however they get failing grades on lack of plugs. Staff is knowledgable and awesome as you would come to expect. Good place for a meetings.
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Hama-LycheeSeptember 17, 2019
Excellent little place to enjoy a coffee in Austin downtown. Highly recommended.
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ThrillistJune 11, 2013
Houndstooth installed a pecan-slab experimental coffee bar where they'll be doing single-origin siphon brewing! Read more
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Nate SlaytonAugust 13, 2018
Best espresso in Austin?! Perhaps...
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Geoff ReinhardtOctober 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Finally a top tier coffee spot in dowtown Austin! Amazing pourover coffee without the hike up north.
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Alex PriceJuly 25, 2016
Espresso, power outlets, and great staff! Perfect for client meetings!
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Roz ThomasOctober 29, 2014
Beautiful macchiato and the coffee and walnut doughnut was delicious.
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ShadiDecember 13, 2015
What a great place to start your day. Very nice staff and the Coffee is superb. Try the drips..
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Corey WardApril 7, 2013
This ain't no kiosk no mo'! Come get a shot of single origin espresso while ogling their as-of-yet not in use siphons. Coffee culture is alive and well in Austin!
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Irina LeonidovnaApril 7, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Nice coffee shop, good coffee. It's on a bit of a bitter side, I prefer patika (across the street), but it's still very good
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Chris NesladekFebruary 16, 2015
Artisanal coffee selections prepared with a smile. Awesome branding too!
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Evan ChenSeptember 7, 2018
Friendly baristas! I got the pour over which was great!
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Avneesh KohliMarch 11, 2019
Beautiful coffee shop with lots of seating, the friendliest baristas, and sensational coffee
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Chris MessinaMarch 11, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Even the pourover decaf coffee is pretty good. And you know that that's saying something.
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Michael WilkinMarch 16, 2015
Set up your laptop, drink a million coffees and power through that to do list. Thanks to Supper for the recommendation: http://supper.mx/places/houndstooth-coffee-austin/
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Barbara SmithNovember 11, 2017
Delicious coffee and really nice baristas. Definitely get some breakfast tacos while you're there!
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Roz ThomasNovember 8, 2014
Fantastic coffee, doughnuts and they also serve breakfast tacos.
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Marc SDecember 18, 2016
Cappuccino. Simple. Classic. Whole milk. Perfectly made.
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Eric HinmanMarch 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get an Immortal Tea w/ honey + a single origin chocolate bar to compliment.
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Thomas DuebnerMarch 26, 2017
A nice place to grab a coffee and get some work done. Free wifi and many plugs.
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Mouni ReddyNovember 26, 2016
Great staff, modern vibe and good coffee
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Corey WardJanuary 2, 2015
Travelers take note: this is one of very few places in Austin you can walk into and ask for a flat white without anybody flinching.
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peter kafkaMarch 13, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Crazily pleasant staff. Good coffee. Ok breakfast tacos.
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Jason LeibowitzFebruary 10, 2019
Amazing coffee shop. Fun baristas.
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Policarpo al FrescoAugust 12, 2023
A delightful spot downtown to enjoy a comforting cup of coffee. Highly recommended!
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Elliott ChengerNovember 27, 2014
My goto coffee shop in Austin great variety of beans from great places.
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