The best cafés to work from in Austin
The 10 coffee shops in Austin that are best for working on a laptop, led by Starbucks Coffee Company, Royal Blue Grocery and Jo's Coffee – Downtown.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Starbucks Coffee Company
café907 West 5th Street, Austin★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 100
02Royal Blue Grocery
café241 West 3rd Street★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 95
Royal Blue Grocery is a specialty market in downtown Austin that stocks grocery basics alongside curated selections of local wine, beer, cheese, and ready-to-eat meals. The space has an eclectic, upscale aesthetic that visitors describe as an elevated general store.
03Jo's Coffee – Downtown
café242 West 2nd Street★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 90
Jo's Coffee's downtown Austin location serves La Colombe coffee, specialty drinks, and food in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the energetic vibe, friendly service, and quality of both drinks and meals.
05Royal Blue Grocery
café301 Brazos Street★ 4.4Work 80
Royal Blue Grocery is a specialty market in downtown Austin offering grocery basics, local wine and beer, and ready-to-eat meals served from an in-store café.
06Halcyon
café218 West 4th Street★ 4.3Work 80
Halcyon is a downtown Austin café and cocktail bar that blends coffee culture with a bar program. The spacious interior and patio create a stylish, relaxed atmosphere where reviewers consistently praise the espresso martinis and quality coffee.
08Royal Blue Grocery
café360 Nueces Street★ 4.3Work 75
Royal Blue Grocery is a specialty market in downtown Austin's 360 Tower, open from 7 AM to midnight daily. Reviewers praise the carefully sourced, fresh products including organic and locally sourced items, along with quality ready-to-eat meals and coffee from Poor Mary Roastery.
09Idlewild Coffee
café824 West 12th Street★ 4.8Work 70
Idlewild Coffee is a café in downtown Austin connected to a skateboard shop. The atmosphere appeals to visitors, who appreciate the cool vibe and find the baristas friendly and helpful with menu recommendations.
10Thistle Cafe
café221 West 6th Street★ 4.8Work 62
Thistle Cafe is a small, easygoing breakfast and lunch spot tucked downstairs in the Chase building on Sixth Street in downtown Austin. The hidden courtyard is peaceful and charming despite the downtown location.