Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors

I can sum up the bad things about this joint in one word, parking. Other than the complete joke that 3 parking spots would be enough to handle the traffic this spot sees in a day, this place can do no wrong. Not only is the lighting ample enough to brighten the gloomiest of Monday mornings, the staff, coffee and location exceed all expectations.
Many people go to coffee shops to work remotely and this is a great place for it. It never gets too loud and there are a ton of outlets to keep the apples juiced up. They could use more seating, because it does tend to get packed, but if you’re there on off hours you can secure a seat no problem.

Saturday, 3:00 PM.
Quickie:
++ Drink quality
+ Friendly staff
+ Hygiene
+ Turnaround
+ Spacious
+ Low key vibe
And then???
Strong coffee game. I hope Figure 8 takes over Austin!
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Got my drank on:
1. Iced latte with honey
+ Strong roast, slightly sweetened with bee’s magic.
Constructive comment:
*Option to compost?

Great smooth espresso. Pour over was light and flavorful too. Definitely a worthy visit if you are in the area and need a caffeine fix.

GET THE CORTADO.
Perfect spot for a meet-​up or for studying/​working. Such great, friendly staff. This place has a true «Austin» vibe, with great music, cool décor, great local and SF/​Portland beans.
Definitely one of my fave spots in town.

Located on top of a hill in a quieter part of town, right by Huston Tillotson University.
Friendly staff! I actually thought I might’ve left my wallet at home and the barista offered that I could pay them back on my next visit. Luckily I found my wallet, but it was considerate of her to offer.
Great tunes. Some slightly-​grunge indie rock.
The place was clean, neat, with some nice plants around. Overall, the atmosphere was calm.
The bathroom could use a touch-​up, but no big deal.
I had a cappuccino, it was delightful. I went on a sunny afternoon, I hope you do too!

Pros:
–Located in eccentric East Austin right off of Chicon and 11 street, this quaint coffee shop offers an excellent cup of joe
–soy latte: yum!
–ok wifi speed… It’s hard to come by coffee shops with speedy wifi
–nicely decorated interior, simple yet stylish
–patio seating in the front and the back
–servers are very friendly– one even replaced my friend’s coffee for free when it slid off the patio table– SPLAT! «It sucks when that happens!» He said.
Cons:
–Only three parking spots, thus street parking is necessary. I’ve never had trouble finding a spot.
–closes at 7pm

Lmao — I think I’ve found the most hipster coffee shop in Austin. It’s a clean, aesthetically pleasing space that’s well lit with natural light and has plenty of tables. I’m a fan! Parking wasn’t too hard to find in the neighborhood right outside either.
The espresso is spot on! Although I did order an iced vanilla latte and mine came out hot, not iced (knocked off a star). But NBD, I’m sure they would have done something about it if I bothered to bring it up. The menu is printed on a small card by the cash register, so be prepared to make a quick decision when your turn is up!

Went there this morning at the end of a bike ride. Coffee, breakfast tacos, pastries. My Cortado and chocolate-​chip muffin were both good.
Twenty-​somethings crowd, much from around the neighborhood I think.
Friendly baristas.
I’ll visit this again.

I would give this place a solid 3.5.
I came with two others during finals week in Fall of 2015. Because we came during the day, the hours weren’t an issue, but it does close earlier than preferred for college students.
My friend ordered a latte w/​almond milk, the other ordered a chai. I ordered an iced vanilla latte.
There is a lot of parking in the neighborhood, at least when we went, so that wasn’t an issue, though the parking «lot» holds only three cars at a time.
We came right before the rush, around 2pm so finding seating was pretty easy as well.
The ambiance is nice, the music is non-​intimidating and at an appropriate volume, and the décor is pleasing to the eye and minimalist, embodying the Austin spirit pretty well.
On the flip side, the beverages were solid, but not extraordinary. There are better options in Austin at a similar price point. We were quite disappointed after having read the raving reviews by other Unilocalers. The tables are quite small, and the seating options are quite uncomfortable but manageable and sufficient in quantity [Quoting my friend: «My butt hurts, so…”]. The wifi is a little slow, and the temperature is a little uncomfortable, slightly warmer than preferred. The bathroom smells a little funky, but it’s not a big deal.
Overall, we had a neutral experience here. We would come again, but it would definitely be far from our first choice, especially for studying for hours on end.

Delicious, balanced cappuccino. Beautiful indoor space and cute outdoor patio as well. Pour over was tasty also! Four Barrel and Tweed beans available. Loved the repurposed production line glass table!

I was in Austin for work. My coworker had a crush on the gal behind the counter. So, we went to Figure 8 frequently. ;)
Coffee, fantastic. Ambiance, fantastic and peaceful and industrial and bright and rustic. Backyard area has so much potential! Throw some succulents and fairy lights up! Bam, outdoor Austin coffee shop vibes.
No, seriously though, great place. Good coffee. Cool people. But isn’t that Austin in general?

Awesome baristas, attention to detail in both espresso based drinks and pour over. Plenty of seating, especially with the back patio area. A few ex-​Houndstooth people here and they cycle through some of the same roasters including Tweed but they recently featured guest bars from Coava and Four Barrel so that was cool.
Parking here sucks balls so I rarely go based on that alone. If you live in the neighborhood you are lucky.

I am in love, love, love! You go, Austin!
This place has a true «Austin» vibe, with friendly and ‘easy’ service, cool décor, great local (TX) and SF/​Portland beans, a few friends hanging out around the counter and chatting with barista — it’s like you walked into someone’s living room during a study-​party and getting a super delish cup of coffee.
I had a cap with local of local beans — a new discovery — Tweed Coffee Roasters.
There were a lot of people on their laptops — looks like a lot of students frequent this place.

Good environment, a bit crowded, small parking lot, but great coffee. You might have to park residentially if there are no spots in the small lot. Standard service here though, nothing too great. Coffee comes without a napkin and the table I sat at was wobbly so that was a bummer. Better luck next time for me.

I came here to work and they have an area in the back that’s a lot quieter than the front area.
The place is clean and neat the bathroom was a little musky for some reason and very dark.
The coffee was pretty good (I’m not a coffee guy) and they had this salty oatmeal raisin cookie. That was really good, I shared it with the baristas.
Pretty hipster in here. The tables are made of metal and wood. They don’t have too many outlets, and finally, the wifi is fast and reliable.

I didn’t do too much here, so this will be a short and sweet review.
My friend lives across the street, so it was super convenient that day. Needed a cold vanilla coffee for the Juneteenth Parade, so in I went.
They guys were very friendly, had patience with my boys, coffee was strong as hell, I added my cream and sugar, we bought a few of their delicious ass pastries, and out the door I went. That was it! Simple.
They dont have a microwave for said pastries to be warmed, and I don’t know if they do any frozen versions.

Lovely shop. I came back in August ’14 when they had recently opened, and I wasn’t a huge fan then. I am now.
They have a wonderful selection of coffees — Four Barrel & Tweed — and Figure 8’s one of the only spots in Austin where you can get a fantastic pour over. Not many shops in Austin will run this. Cuveé and Houndstooth are among the few. (I’ve been to many places in Austin, but not all.)
Anyway, they opened up a great side room that’s a little quieter and away from the bulk of the crowd that comes in. Parking is easy. Wifi and pastries. Folks here know what they’re doing — very friendly and attentive.
Check it out.

Great staff, cool vibe, delicious espresso. There is ample room for seating inside with 3 two seat tables outside front. They have a door inside labeled «Patio», but I didn’t check or ask to see if there was additional outside seating in back. Parking in the area is a piece of cake too.
Their espresso seems to change regularly. They had two options the day I came, a blend and an Ethiopian one. The flavor profiles noted in the Ethiopian one sounded more exciting so I went with that one and was glad I did. It was super smooth and flavorful. I actually tasted blueberry in it which I was not expecting and it was kinda cool. It was a great pour too courtesy of Zach. Big fan of this coffee shop and I’ll definitely be back.

Wow, I love this place!
Super cute, great ambience, not too noisy or too quiet, perfect atmosphere to hang out with friends or just study by yourself. Their interior design is really inviting and warm and with lots of sunlight — wayyy different than something like Epoch or Bennu’s, which is usually darker, and more bright like Thunderbird’s. Also, it wasn’t even that busy on a Saturday afternoon though I think there was a small rush around 4 pm – but I definitely found myself an empty table. Not sure if they’re super well-​known yet, which might be why, but I wouldn’t be surprised to find it super crowded in a few months (the way Thunderbird’s is). There aren’t many outlets, so I guess that might be the trickier thing.
Parking wasn’t terrible – it is street parking, but I found quite a number of empty spots across the street and down the neighborhood. So it is doable.
The baristas were both really friendly though I didn’t partake in any conversation with them. They went out of their way to hand me my coffee at the table and pick it up when I was done, which usually almost never occurs at other coffee shops.
Their coffee was GREAT. I got a vanilla latte, and it was so on point, haha. It was very rich and smooth, not overwhelmed with milk but still quite creamy and foamy. When I was ready to leave, I almost thought about buying another one to go – it was that good. A little on the pricier side – I’ve had some good coffee/​lattes for less than what they charged, so that might be the only downside.
STILL – Figure 8 is a great coffee spot, one of the best I’ve been to in Austin.

My new favorite coffee spot in Austin! I love the way they decorated the place: the mirrors… one which is supposedly haunted, the industrial look, even the light fixtures. The owners Ryan and Kathleen are super nice and make some mean coffee.
Their Iced Vanilla Latte has this nutty taste which I like. The price is reasonable too. My friend got the regular Vanilla Latte and said the coffee art was the prettiest she’s ever seen at any coffee shop. =]
There’s plenty of street parking on Chicon St. I’ve so far been able to find seating in the shop, but I predict this place will become very popular soon. But that won’t stop me from coming!