Epoch Coffee - Park Tower

"Austin coffee shop Epoch closed its downtown location as of April 27. It had been found in the Gables Park Tower Apartments building since 2018. The Facebook note shared that the team decided to shutter this address because 'the time to walk away has come for us for the health of the entire business.' There are still three locations around the city." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The original location of Epoch up on North Loop is a near-classic Austin institution – it’s open 24 hours, there’s a random collection of furniture, extension cords hang down from the ceiling – and the one downtown couldn’t be more different. Opened in 2018, it’s a much more modern experience – all glass, concrete, and blonde wood. They serve very good coffee (from Wild Gift and Onyx), Tacodeli tacos in the morning, sandwiches, and beer and wine. While it can get a little loud, because it’s tucked on the western fringes of downtown, it’s generally a relaxed space to hang out or work (with lots of outlets). And if you want to take a break to get some Vitamin D, Epoch is also right near the trails on Lady Bird Lake." - Raphael Brion