Merit Coffee

222 W Ave, Austin, TX

★★★★★4.4(496 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Merit Coffee is an espresso-focused destination that's earned its reputation through creative cold brew innovations like their cult-favorite bourbon cream cold foam and carefully curated pour overs that keep customers driving 20 miles across Austin to visit. The beautiful stone house setting, quality pastries, and thoughtful merchandise suggest a shop that cares about every detail of the experience, from the weight of their mugs to the structure of their t-shirts. Whether you're ordering a signature creative drink or exploring their ceremonial matcha, the consistent quality and warm staff conversations make this feel less like a caffeine pit stop and more like a genuine destination.”

What to expect

Specialty drinksPour overLight foodPastriesTraditional drinksCold brewEspresso focusedMatcha & teaEarly hoursSlow sitSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Noelle Cors
★★★★★2 months ago

Best iced latte I’ve ever had!!!!! Ordered caramel and the bourbon cream cold foam. Please make the bourbon cream a regular it is SO GOOD :) also ordered the rosemary salt bagel as a snack and it surprised me that is was also incredibly delicious PS I ordered decaf because that’s the only coffee I ever drink and some places the decaf sucks but not here!!!! Also it can get busy and spots can get limited at this place but I understand why they stay so busy :)

M.M Austin
★★★★★2 months ago

Their merch is always so high quality, the t shirts are structured, thick, 100% cotton and the mugs have great colors, designs, and weight to them. They’re fairly consistent on drinks and have only let me down a few times but I think it depends on the barista, most of them are pretty good though. I wish the inside seats were more comfortable but overall a cute spot!

Dindy Brown
★★★★★3 months ago

They ran out of the cereal milk cold brew but the vanilla bourbon cream was a good substitute. Service was fast and had good conversations with the staff! The shop is beautiful and the pastries are gorgeous, I’ve heard the bagel is amazing but only had the coffee here! Can’t go wrong.

Marius James
★★★★★3 months ago

I live 20 miles from here. Many great cofffee shops in Austin, but im coming to town Merit is my most frequent stop with the variety of coffee pour overs and ceremonial Matcha too. Im one to mix it up. Coffee one day, Matcha the next and a cappuccino here and there

Marta Marchlewska
★★★★★4 months ago

I really like the stone house, beautiful. The coffee and pastries and amazing and the entire vibe as well.

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