Radio/East
3504 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX
Crema's Take
“Radio/East blends serious espresso craftsmanship with an unexpectedly vibrant live music venue atmosphere, creating a space where you can linger over a carefully pulled shot or creative specialty drink while soaking in Austin's creative energy. The sprawling indoor and outdoor setup—complete with shaded patios, rotating food trucks, and an actual stage—makes it equally perfect for a solo work session, a date, or catching local musicians perform, all without sacrificing the quality of the coffee itself.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Love this coffee shop and venue! Delicious coffee / drinks and awesome assortment of food trucks. Plenty of parking and seating available (including shady spots). One of my favorite spots for sure!
Fantastic Live Music Venue with Great Coffee and Family-Friendly Vibes! Radio East is such a unique and vibrant spot! I visited recently to watch my husband perform, and I was thoroughly impressed by the overall atmosphere. It’s the perfect blend of a high-quality coffee shop and a fantastic live performance venue. I ordered a hot chocolate, and it was delicious—rich, creamy, and exactly what I needed while enjoying the show. The interior decor of the coffee shop is very stylish and has a special character that sets it apart from your typical cafe. However, the highlight for our family was the massive outdoor space. It is incredibly spacious, which was perfect for my kids! They had a blast running around and playing freely while we enjoyed the music. It’s rare to find a place that offers such a great entertainment lineup while being so accommodating for families with children. Whether you're here for the coffee, the decor, or a live performance, the experience is 100/100. We had such a happy and relaxing time, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great community hangout in Austin!
I attended the Rhett Miller solo acoustic on 6/8/25 & Radio / East in Austin. I got there early and had some snack-age inside before heading to the back patio for the gig. It is a great venue so I am going to feature it in a joint post here as well as on my Facebook food blog Dan’s Dish. I can’t wait to see another show there someday. I should note that one of my favorite Austin food trucks was parked there and serving food - Tommy Want Wingy. I didn’t partake on this occasion, but I did get after a basket of wings later that trip when they were parked at Barton Springs Saloon. I wanted to keep things light and so I ordered some chips & salsa inside as well as a non-alcoholic beer. The salsa was delicious - fresh, chunky veggies, and the chips were thick & crispy. There are some really cool paintings on the walls of the interior building and the patio outside is quite expansive. Since I arrived early, I got a great table right next to the stage. The performing stage is large enough to accommodate a full band easily. I am looking forward to another gig here and some light noshing and perhaps some food truck eats next visit.
Great coffee and nice small bar for the evenings. Multiple food trucks and a very spacious indoor and outdoor setting.
I absolutely love the atmosphere at this place. There's plenty of outdoor seating (shaded and not) surrounding the main bar, and I love the food truck options, especially Veracruz which has fantastic food. I've only eaten from the food trucks so I can't comment on the bar options. I visited both during lunch and dinner; the night I went also happened to be open mic indoors which was relaxed and quiet (and crowded), but plenty of room outdoors if you wanted to just chat with friends.
Crema Reviews
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