"South Austin’s Cosmic Coffee is already one of our favorite spots in the area for both coffee and cocktails, so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that this bigger—and, dare we say, better?—second location in East Austin is just as much fun. The cocktails here lean light and refreshing—with a few frozens and NA options—but there’s also a full bar so you can really choose your own adventure. It’s all set in a massive complex that feels like running around in a repurposed industrial warehouse, complete with an enormous dog-friendly patio, a rooftop deck with downtown views, an all-day taqueria, and a ton of plants to liven it all up. " - nicolai mccrary