Houndstooth Coffee

it’s just «ok». Overrated as hipster joints tend to be. If growing beards and trying really hard to be cool is your thing, than you’ll be at home.

Best Lattes in Austin. Over-​priced? About the same as what you’d get from a Starbuck’s but their coffee be burnt! I still don’t get the draw except for the cool mugs in their shops. Go Local and help a small business out.

One of my go-​to coffee places in Austin. Great drinks, flavorful coffee, nice minimalist place with a lot of natural light.

Love it. Been a daily customer — (sometimes more than once a day) for a while.
They also have amazing banana bread and banana chocolate chip muffins.
yum.

My friend and I truly enjoyed our afternoon tea and scone. It was crowded during our visit and we opted to sit outdoors since the indoor seating was full. The décor mix of modern and rustic had an open feel for the small interior space.
The vibe of this café will make you want to stay a while and leisurely enjoy your coffee or tea. They serve hot tea in a side teapot with a mug that is graced with an graphic of the State of Texas at the bottom. We both enjoyed our teas and thought our blueberry scone that we split was great.

This place is very dickhead. There’s a rumor going around that the best baristas are dickheads though. I’m convinced. So the place is little and every seat inside and out has a butt in it so everyone loves it. I had chai tea and it was fantastic and probably the most delicious chai I’ve ever had!!! So good.
They have chocolate and plenty of parking.

Great coffee… but WAY over-​priced. At least $ 1 to $ 2 more than other 3^rd wave coffee shops. More expensive than back home in L.A.
Austin is cool, but should not cost more than L.A.

How have I never been here before!?! Mad props to Scotty G for the introduction!
I was in caffeinated, coffee heaven! There were so many amazing choices and I can only imagine each one is done well!
I had Japanese cold brew, which half the fun is watching it be made. My friend had the the carbonated tea, which tasted just like it smelled, dreamy! He also go their signature lil coffee cocktail the «Jo and Jam» that was so darn adorable, I didn’t want him to drink it!
Watching the baristas flutter about behind the bar was like watching dancing butterflies and each and every one of them were so nice, approachable and *gasp* talkative!
It was pretty crowded on Sunday afternoon, so we stood at the bar and enjoyed the show. The crowd here was an eclectic mix of everybody and seemed to be a hodgepodge of regulars and newbs. I am not going to lie… pretty much everyone in the place was easy on the eyes.
I will definitely be back to peruse more of their espresso offerings, enjoy the eye candy, and hopefully take advantage of one of their Monday coffee tastings!

Houndstooth is serving up fantastically wonderful coffee, and it is no wonder why they were packed when a friend and I dropped in mid-​day on Thursday. The many different types of low chairs, high chairs, outdoor patio seating, and a bar to stand at were pretty much fully packed. There was also a fairly consistent line and the baristas were flowing through orders smoothly. There were a lot of people working, and a lot of people meeting up to sit and enjoy the space.
We both ordered lattes and were seriously blown away by the smoothness of the coffee. It had no bitter qualities, wasn’t overly dry, (think like a dry wine on the tongue) and there was a perfect balance between the milk, coffee, and ice in the lattes. I think I paid around $ 4.50 for my coffee — and for the quality, it is an incredibly fair price. I really can’t say enough good things about this place — I just wish it was closer to home for me, I’d probably stop in weekly!

IMO hands down best coffee in Austin (also strongest, if you are into that). I ask for half the espresso in my soy latte and it would get me going like putting jet fuel in a Honda civic. Great pourover, great selection of coffee beans, I just LOVE this place.
The staff is always friendly and helpful, and they are patient when I’m taking a lifetime to decide on which coffee I want.
The ambiance is also great, they have a combination of tables, couches, a large table for groups, and outside seating, so the set up can fit all your needs.

The coffee here is the strongest coffee I’ve had in Austin!!! Well. my tolerance for coffee isn’t that insane, so I only need a cup of their hot brewed black coffee and I’m good for the day.
My friend and I always come here after we finish our meal at Tacodeli (next door, check it out!!!). It’s always packed and not exactly a super large shop, so I wouldn’t come here to study. It has kind of a hipster vibe cuz on the wall it says «the pattern of coffee and people», there’s a big shiny fancy machine, and the (very nice) baristas always dress hipster and have big glasses/​mustaches.
One time, I had some «hot» chocolate-​flavored donut recommended by the cashier but it was really weird… I expected cinnamon or something but it was just some actual spicy donut with a bad aftertaste… Idk yo but after that experience, I would just stick to ordering their coffee.

I never cease to be amazed by the variety and quality of coffee joints in Austin. This one was no exception. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly baristas and delicious roast. What more can you ask for?

Came in for the first time today in years, just a few minutes after they opened and there was already a small line forming. The advantage to the early morning stop is that you don’t have to brave the busy parking lot that fills up rather quickly and it seemed that the barista there was already peppy and ready to take on the day. I watched her joke and laugh along with the girl in front of me, who mentioned she was a 6:30am regular.
Half asleep, I waited at the front while she filled their order, and she kindly asked me what she could get started for me. As I was answering, the man behind me said «one vanilla latte. oh sorry, didn’t see her there.» I rolled my eyes at him as he looked up from his phone. I now had resting bitch face. She replied, seeing my frustration «I’m sorry, I will get your order in just a minute» then turning to me «what would you like?» I knew before I even answered that this wasn’t going to work out. I’m just not the right fit. But I didn’t care, none of my regular spots were on my way this morning, Starbucks was closed, and I was running late.
So I halfheartedly asked her what flavored syrups they have for their lattes. She kind of trailed off «vanilla…honey…» Luckily, that was just fine. Honey is what I wanted. So I paid for my honey latte to go, remarking «oh that is so pretty» when she brought me my drink and tipping her. But I didn’t get a smile or a laugh. My resting b* face cost me my morning greeting.
Its not Houndstooth’s fault that I found the dude behind me to be a d*. Nor is it their fault that my usual haunts just weren’t convenient enough for me today. If I had had more of a pleasant experience coming in today, I would have excused the fact that I paid a little more for a small latte. I will say that as hesitant as she was with the flavors, the honey is spot on. Creamy and rich with just that hint of sweetness. If I was going to meet someone for a quick coffee run or post up with a coworker to update our social media accounts, I might choose houndstooth again.
But bottom line: I’m just not cool enough for this place.

Houndstooth espresso makes my taste buds smile. I usually rotate between the cortado, latte, and cappuccino– all of which are excellent. The staff has a great attitude and is really talented with latte art that never fails to put a smile on my face. Houndstooth has limited space for studying, but is perfect for a quick drink or for togo.
I can’t help but think that the placement of Tacodeli next to Houndstooth is more than a divine coincidence, but grabbing breakfast tacos and a cup of coffee has become a weekend routine for me.

Houndstooth! Was looking for a great coffee shop to study — I am a fidgety person and like people around me and music around me when I work. There is something to be said on the distinction of said distractions, but there definitely is such a thing as ‘too distracting’.
This café’ is the best thing that happened to me over the Summer. I love their clean décor — the focus being their coffee. They offer a distinct selection, not too vast, but then that’s not the point is it? I got a great cup of beautifully brewed coffee. Simple. You can tell that the people that work there like the place too :) They made me and my friend feel welcome. The lighting is great for studying/​reading. I absolutely adore their playlist AND it was at the perfect volume [for me at least: D]
Must try!

Great coffee & ever better service! I’ve been to a couple places where the barista doesn’t even acknowledge you… That is not this place. Extremely friendly, they make sure that you’re getting what you want & let you know all the different options available.
I had the Americano & it was on the money!

Houndstooth is one of my favorite places to study; the environment is great and the place is clean and comfortable. I’ve only been to the Lamar location, but I really like it!
As for the beverages, they definitely take their craft seriously at Houndstooth and have several ‘daily brews’ to choose from. I think Houndstooth has some of the most talented baristas in Austin. Not a place to go if you’re looking for something similar to Starbucks’ sugary, fake coffee beverage; this is the real deal.
Upsides: Quality coffee, nice bathrooms, friendly workers
Downsides: Limited menu, hard to find seating during busy hours

I got to swing by Houndstooth and my experience was pleasant.
The barista was really nice. He introduced us to popular drinks and gave us a rundown on what special was going on in the summer.
I decided to play it safe with an iced chai, but my friend got the carbonated tea.
I loved the ‘feel’ of the restaurant. The interior was clean and modern.
Definitely coming back for some coffee next time!

A fan for sure. I love this little coffee shop. My experience with Houndstooth was in the evening. The owner/​manager was so sweet and talked about all the different coffees they offered, explaining the brewing process with great detail. This tells me they are passionate about a good cup of coffee and that speaks to this coffee lover. I went to Houndstooth for an after-​dinner coffee experience and it was the perfect setting. If we wanted a fast-​food type coffee run with yelling baristas, paper cups and our names spelled wrong, we would’ve gone to Starbucks, but we weren’t looking for that type of atmosphere. We wanted to take our time, talk, drink from a real ceramic cup, and enjoy our adult time away from the kids. The music was great, the vibe was calm, mature, and peaceful. I saw a few patrons enjoying a cup of coffee and reading a book; it’s a great place for that.
We can’t wait to return on another date night.

To be completely honest, I don’t quite understand all the hype with Houndstooth. Yes, Houndstooth has some really great coffee, but I’d rather not pay $ 5+ for a small cup. There are so many other coffee shops in Austin that have amazing coffee at a much cheaper price.
However, the ambience at this location is nice. The baristas are very well-​educated and know their coffee! If you ever have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask them!
Parking can be tough here. Sometimes the lot is full so be cautious of that.