Civil Goat Coffee

Everything about this place is strange and unwelcoming. From staff attitude to the atmosphere to the furniture, the bathroom?? Is this a dive bar? its all telling you to leave. The main seating are these horribly uncomfortable and painful wood surfaces. Some at the front window where you perch perilously on a tiny hard wood circle held up by a tiny iron rod. It feels very unstable. Seats at the bar are simply hard with the tiniest back, not meant for comfort. Nothing about this place meant for comfort and made me want to leave but was now waiting on an order. Won't be coming back. Customer service: sour, not inviting or welcoming. Atmosphere/vibe: not good, dirty dirty everywhere. Coffee spills on walls, greasy hand prints on windows, seating in disrepair. Plants sad and dying. Music is strangely upbeat world funk jams, for a place that is so unwelcoming the music is trying hard to mask it. The sunny windows also try to mask it, but to no avail. This place feels sad and uncared for. Food: good, a positive, but with poor care of the space, it makes me question it It really seems like management has let this place go and not kept up with maintenance. Vibe here feels very off. Please take care of this space and your people! Could be a great cafe if it was cared for.

Lovely space. It’s usually quiet when I go, even when it’s full. The drip coffee is surprisingly good, and I loved the pumpkin drink I had this week. On the other hand...the staff has never been warm or approachable. I try not to let that affect my experience, but it’s noticeable. I showed up once after a holiday to find them closed with no sign on the door and no update on their website or social media... Another time, I tried calling with a quick question and no one picked up. (But the location on Manor does, so...). Biggest downside was seeing espresso dispensed into a plastic cup as part of the drink making process before being mixed with syrup, milk, and ire. I’m used to seeing hot drinks mixed in stainless steel, so it made me a bit uneasy with what we know about microplastics and all.

Super nice and friendly staff. Food was delicious and my drink was so tasty. Both recommendations from staff. Thank you for a lovely experience!

This was my second timing coming, the first time I went during the colder months and they had an earthy latte, I think something with rosemary? It was phenomenal. The second time I got an iced lavender latte with almond milk and it was Devine. I believe they might make their own lavender syrup? Didn’t taste like Monin brand lavender syrup! And I got a breakfast croissant sandwhich with egg, cheese, avocado, bacon, and some sort of jelly or sweet sauce? Never tasted anything like it before and I so badly want to recreate it at home! The coffee barista/the person taking my order both times were so sweet, and I asked where they got their piercings done because I’m new to Austin and they recommended Shaman Mods! I went there finally and it was everything I needed and more! THANK YOU!

Pretty excited about bacon on avocado toast! Gluten free bread available. Staff were so nice and coffee was piping hot! Variety of coffee selections, including pour overs. Comfy seating & indoor/outdoor seating.