"Houndstooth makes some of the best coffee in Austin, and you’ll find the Downtown location hidden in the base of the Frost Bank Tower. You can tell this place pays attention to the details—like the slick decoration of the space, and exactly how loud to blast old-school hip hop so that you can still talk to the baristas about the pros and cons of oat milk. During peak hours it can get pretty busy and noisy, so it’s not ideal for a long work session or interview, but it’s fine for a meeting or just hanging out." - raphael brion, nicolai mccrary