Houndstooth Coffee

401 Congress Ave 100C, Austin, TX

★★★★★4.5(1,179 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Houndstooth Coffee is an Austin institution that takes its espresso seriously while keeping the vibe refreshingly unpretentious, with baristas who genuinely welcome you whether you're stopping in for a single shot or camping out for hours of work. The early opening hours and generous indoor-outdoor seating make it a reliable go-to for specialty drinks—their latte with housemade honey syrup and the smooth, non-bitter espresso are standouts—plus excellent breakfast tacos that actually live up to the hype. It's the kind of dog-friendly, wifi-strong neighborhood spot where the coffee quality matches the kindness of the people behind the counter.”

What to expect

Traditional drinksEspresso focusedWifiMeetingsLight foodLaptop friendlyFull breakfastDog friendlyEarly hoursMatcha & teaOutdoor seatingPastries

Google Reviews

M C
★★★★★3 months ago

This place was quite busy in the evening. I ordered a hot vanilla latte and a colleague ordered a matcha. We both enjoyed the drinks. I would rate the latte a 4 of 5 as the bean didn't standout as much as other places.

adam callif
★★★★★4 months ago

Mixed feelings on this visit. The coffee is reliable enough—the drip and cortado were both decent—but it won't be winning any awards. Unfortunately, the scone was a major letdown; it was so dry it was practically parched. Great for a caffeine fix, but maybe pass on the bakery case.

Kate Lareau
★★★★★5 months ago

Great coffee and excellent breakfast taco. Vibes are a little sparse but baristas are kind and Wi-Fi is fast. Also appreciate the open time which is earlier than a lot of the downtown spots.

Amanda
★★★★★8 months ago

Great, local, coffee shop showcasing their espresso and teas! I really enjoyed their latte with their homemade honey syrup and oat milk. The espresso was not bitter and had a good well rounded taste to it. Get their seeded croissant or other baked goods. The service was friendly and cafe had a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating.

Federico Pizzuto
★★★★★9 months ago

Great place for coffee and getting some work done. There is plenty of space inside and outside. Service wasn’t good and baristas very welcoming. Menu is nice and the espresso was high quality. I have enjoyed my time there.

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