Houndstooth Coffee

Houndstooth is probably the best latte in Austin, beating out Merit. I won’t speculate how they do it, but the obvious investment in high quality equipment is suggestive. An easy place to sit in, and I’ve never had any issues with the service even superficially. Houndstooth should be your baseline for coffee evaluations in Austin: even if you don’t quite agree with me, this is not somewhere that disappoints. I have it on good evidence this reputation has lasted two decades.

Top 10 best espresso pulls and pour over I’ve ever had. 10/10 homerun. Baristas were smooth and efficient in their teamwork. From the building to the baristas to the coffee a perfectly cohesive experience and most importantly slammin coffee. I’m garbage at names but the two chicks working at 8am on 1/8/26 were absolute pros.

A great neighborhood coffee shop with friendly, skilled baristas who consistently make excellent drinks, even when they’re slammed. It’s not my top cup of coffee in town, but I keep coming back because it’s reliable and an ideal place to work or settle in with a book on the couch. Food-wise, they carry Sour Duck pastries and are relaxed about customers bringing in food from neighboring businesses like Tacodeli.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in town, especially because it stays open until 7 p.m. on Sundays—something that’s surprisingly hard to find! It’s a great spot to sit and relax with a warm cup of coffee. I absolutely love their mocha—it’s rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. The staff is always friendly, and the space itself is cozy and inviting. My only critique is the pastries—they’re okay but not the best. Still, for the coffee and the atmosphere, I’ll definitely keep coming back.

I love it in here, such nice vibes and such friendly baristas I love getting to chat with them while im there. The matcha is made with such thought and care. The drinks are unique and the beans are freshly ground every use. The pastries are always fresh and delicious! I've been there for the entire day multiple times and the baristas never keep them longer than a day. A little pricey, but worth it for the best coffee on North Lamar! This place ROCKS!!!!