Desnudo Coffee: East Austin
Coffee shop · Pershing ·
Artisanal espresso with direct-source Colombian beans & unique lattes
Artisanal espresso with direct-source Colombian beans & unique lattes
"The East Austin coffee trailer has worked up a frenzy of interest in its coffee beans sourced directly from local farmers, which it uses in espresso drinks and nice lattes like the shoyu butterscotch or the brown sugar miso. There’s also a downtown cart location. It sells its beans online." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell
"The coffee truck is mega-popular for good reason — it thoughtfully approaches where and how they source their beans from around the world, working with local farms. The house espresso bean is sourced from Colombia, which creates a robust taste. (2505 Webberville Road, East Austin & 111 Congress Avenue, downtown; takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas)" - Nadia Chaudhury
"You probably know Desnudo Coffee as the tiny trailer in East Austin with a line that always snakes through the lot. They recently opened a second location Downtown at the Fareground food hall—right across from Y Comida (see below). Expect the same menu of excellent seasonal lattes, coffees, and teas, now with one more access point. " - nicolai mccrary
"A small micro-roastery and coffee truck run by brothers Sergio and Juan Trujillo that sources beans directly from small farms in Colombia, offering unique coffees you won’t find elsewhere. Since opening in 2022 it has become a bustling morning gathering spot in a food-truck park, with plenty of seating (patio, benches, high-top tables) and a cheerful, friendly vibe—loud-but-not-too-loud music, samples and banter from Juan, and a crowd that ranges from local parents and tech workers to tourists. Lines can get long, especially on weekends, so earlier is better; a recent visit was still under half an hour, helped by a newly opened second truck downtown. The menu includes classic espresso drinks but the specials draw most people: the brown sugar-miso latte (noted for its hint of umami), a popular matcha, seasonal fruit-forward drinks like the summertime “Lili Peach” (fermented peaches, honey, peach cream), and carefully curated cold brews Juan will happily recommend. The sole food offering—brown-butter chocolate chip cookies with toffee and pecans—is house-made using the brothers’ own chocolate and comes highly recommended. Overall it’s a feel-good place for an excellent, ethically sourced pick-me-up where you’ll likely leave smiling." - Erin Russell
"If you’ve ever been to the Webberville Food Truck Park in East Austin on the weekend, you’ve probably seen a long and winding line that could easily be mistaken for one of Austin’s legendary barbecue joints. Everyone’s waiting in line for Desnudo Coffee, a tiny, family-run trailer operation that’s built a reputation on high-quality coffee, excellent execution, and incredibly friendly service. Try a silky smooth cold brew or an espresso if you want to try some small producer, fair market coffee in its purest form, otherwise get a brown sugar miso latte to try the drink that really helped the place take off. And if you’re not a fan of waiting in line, you can always just order online before you head out. " - nicolai mccrary
