Palomino Coffee

Palomino is such a gem in Austin. Their rosemary vanilla latte is absolutely incredible it’s warm, creamy and perfectly balanced with just the right hint of rosemary. It’s become my favorite comfort drink. I also love that they carry a beautiful line of Latina-owned skincare products it makes the space feel intentional and community-centered. The café is filled with gorgeous plants that make it cozy and inviting, and the staff truly elevate the experience. Maria especially makes you feel so welcomed every time you walk in. It’s the kind of place that feels like home.

This place has great coffee with a calming aesthetic. We tried their regular latte and cinnamon mocha. Cinnamon mocha is a must try. They have ample seating, parking and lot of natural light inside. There are some exotic plants to purchase as well.

✨ Five-Star Heaven in East Austin ✨ Palomino Coffee is an absolute gem; a sensory delight nestled in the heart of East Austin. From the moment I stepped in, I was swept away by its elevated vibe: lush greenery cascading from every corner, warm natural light dancing across polished concrete floors, and a soundtrack that felt curated just for me. The ambiance? Immaculate. The energy? Effortlessly cool. Let’s talk parking ——-> a rare and glorious find in ATX. Stress-free, easy, and plentiful. And yes, it’s dog-friendly, which means my next visit will include my four-legged sidekick soaking up the good vibes right beside me. The service was kind, welcoming, and refreshingly chill. I felt seen, not rushed. The matcha latte was transcendent ~ creamy, earthy, and perfectly balanced. The cappuccino? A silky dream with latte art that deserved its own spotlight. I’m still thinking about that flaky, sesame-topped pastry… and regretting not snagging one of the gorgeous plants on display. Palomino isn’t just a coffee shop • it’s a mood, a moment, a must. I can’t wait to return and relive the magic. Five stars, no hesitation.

Palomino Coffee is such a vibey coffee shop. Plants surrounding you, a southwest feel, incense burning, tons of natural light - it’s the kinda coffee shop I could sit in for hours. I went on a Sunday morning around 10am and it was packed. The line was very long - waited about 15 minutes to order - but it was well worth the wait. I ordered a honey latte which was nice, but I definitely should have tried a specialty coffee instead. The plants are all for sale and look so so happy! They have a decent amount of indoor seating with large communal tables, and plenty of outdoor tables as well. There’s a large parking lot so parking was not an issue at all.

We were visiting Austin from the east coast and this is one of the coolest coffee shops I have ever seen. I love how they leaned into the southwest aesthetic and the organic material of the interior design is so refreshing and beautiful. The espresso drinks were really well done as well. The shop is an open concept layout so there’s not as much seating in that space but no one who came in wasn’t able to find a spot. Such a beautiful interior, which is an integral part of the allure of a successful coffee shop. They are also dog friendly which was so fun!!!

Hands down the most delicious coffee i’ve had in the ATX area. It’s not the sugary slop you usually get at starbucks, or the flat “americano” passed off as cafe lattes. These guys are definitely exposed to the global coffee scene somehow. I had the house blend latte with whole milk. It’s affordable as well.

Ok let’s be real most of people who first come here come for the aesthetics. Decorated in southwest style with a ton of plants (all for sale) this is easily one of the most aesthetically pleasing coffee shops in Austin. You are surrounded by beautiful gorgeous plants and the furniture inside is all curves and the communal tables are nice. They have plenty of shared tables to sit and study - if you’re hoping for your own table to study at probably wouldn’t recommend this place. They also have a nice bar area to sit at. They do have Wifi and it is strong. Outlet wise they do have some scattered throughout (I counted about 5 that people can use throughout). It’s also nice they have a covered outside patio area though you will mainly be looking at a parking lot and new construction. Super dog friendly - there is a sign that says service dogs only inside but there were definitely a lot of non service dogs inside. Drink wise I got the cardamom mocha and I love it because it is not incredibly sweet and has a nice depth of chocolate flavor. If you like a Starbucks level of sweetness of mocha you likely may not like it, so don’t expect a super sweet drink. My husband got the seasonal snake bite which consists of vanilla citrus ginger syrup drink - definitely more vanilla and citrus but couldn’t appreciate the ginger as much. I do appreciate that if you ask it for here it comes in real mugs/real plates. Food wise they source pastries/tacos/kolaches from various different stores. It is nice they have a microwave to heat up the kolaches/tacos. I got the mushroom danish pastry which I am fairly certain is from Sour Duck and it was delicious. Service wise there was a little something left to be desired. I found the girl working the cashier uppity and cold, but maybe it was because it was early in the morning. Did kind of detract experience slightly. Free parking lot in front so parking super easy. Overall I would come again to enjoy aesthetics and drinks!

Absolutely beautiful atmosphere. Workers were so kind, and had a great conversation with them. Very welcoming, and let us take some photos of the plants and art around the Café. Coffee was great too!

ambience is good, croissant was crispy and buttery, chai latte was very cinnamon-y. not a fan of the aesthetic its comfortable.

Palomino is such an East Austin staple!! This is the best place to WFH, meet a friend, or grab a drink or pastry to-go. Strong wifi, plenty of seating inside and outside, great coffee - what's not to love?? I'm a regular here, and today there was a fall market outside, so my fiancé and I brought the pups over to check it out. I stepped inside to grab myself a latte, and I found the most magical plant oasis inside! Over the last few weeks/months, Palomino has been incorporating more and more plants and foliage into their decor, but today was just out of this world. So beautiful! They removed the roasting unit that used to be in the back of the coffee shop (I'm assuming they brought it to their second location opening soon on Airport Blvd) and instead there is a plant shop in the back now. So cool!

Ok let's be real most of people who first come here come for the aesthetics. Decorated in southwest style with a ton of plants (all for sale) this is easily one of the most aesthetically pleasing coffee shops in Austin. You are surrounded by beautiful gorgeous plants and the furniture inside is all curves and the communal tables are nice. They have plenty of shared tables to sit and study - if you're hoping for your own table to study at probably wouldn't recommend this place. They also have a nice bar area to sit at. They do have Wifi and it is strong. Outlet wise they do have some scattered throughout (I counted about 5 that people can use throughout). It's also nice they have a covered outside patio area though you will mainly be looking at a parking lot and new construction. Super dog friendly - there is a sign that says service dogs only inside but there were definitely a lot of non service dogs inside. Drink wise I got the cardamom mocha and I love it because it is not incredibly sweet and has a nice depth of chocolate flavor. If you like a Starbucks level of sweetness of mocha you likely may not like it, so don't expect a super sweet drink. My husband got the seasonal snake bite which consists of vanilla citrus ginger syrup drink - definitely more vanilla and citrus but couldn't appreciate the ginger as much. I do appreciate that if you ask it for here it comes in real mugs/real plates. Food wise they source pastries/tacos/kolaches from various different stores. It is nice they have a microwave to heat up the kolaches/tacos. I got the mushroom danish pastry which I am fairly certain is from Sour Duck and it was delicious. Service wise there was a little something left to be desired. I found the girl working the cashier uppity and cold, but maybe it was because it was early in the morning. Did kind of detract experience slightly. Free parking lot in front so parking super easy. Overall I would come again to enjoy aesthetics and drinks!

The previous review of mine shares all my necessary thoughts on Palomino, but I have a running list (for my own personal desires) of the best coffee shops in Central Texas and Palomino ranks in the top 3. They do a good job here. I had a blueberry latte and it smacked. RIYL: Going to coffee shops with unique vibes and Instagram-worthy spaces, but also actually having good espresso drinks.

I really enjoyed this spot. It was aesthetic, pet friendly, full of plants, and their coffee was really good. I ordered their seasonal pumpkin latte and it delivered. I'll be keeping it in mind for casual coffee dates in the future.

The assethetic of this place is just lovely, so welcoming, and total cool relaxing vibe with group tables and a bar to sit and sip. The barista was cool and friendly. They have some unique drink options. The plants were everywhere they are so nice, they are for sale. Our drinks were good tasting, they make thier add in like the ginger in my drink on site which is cool however the drinks were served warm not hot and served in a glass like a drink or cocktail which I didn't care for but that's just a personal prefernece. It was a great little shop if your in the area, its worth the visit but I went out of my way to get here, I would stop by if in area not but go out of my way again.

I think my favorite coffee shop so far in Austin! Beautiful store with plants all over. Loved the vanilla latte and was a decent amount of seating to do work. Also easy parking!!

I stopped by Palomino because I was looking for a place to do some work during the day. First of all, the inside of the shop is gorgeous. I loved all the plants for sale in the back. There are large windows that let in a lot of natural light, and they have free WiFi. It's the perfect place to get some work done. For a drink, I ordered the forest fig latte, which was one of their seasonal specials. The service was pretty quick and the barista kindly gave me some recommendations when I ordered. I really enjoyed the latte. I thought the fig flavor was really unique, and I enjoyed the sweetness level. My only minor critique is that I wished the coffee was a little hotter. Otherwise, the flavor and presentation were great.

I absolutely love this place. I have visited maybe twice in the last month. The baristas and people are nice. The seating varies for whatever you are looking for. The community is either WFH, meeting study groups, reading, or meeting up with friends. I've stayed there for about 2-3 hours and felt comfortable with the vibes. The succulents and plants give it a calming feel and well the coffee and pastries from Sour Duck hit the spot!

We ordered the fig latte and the snake bite, such a smooth roast and blend of flavors. Low acidity coffee is my dream and they brought it to reality. Well done! Such a beautiful atmosphere, large tables for a usable workspace and cozy sofas are available for seating. Don't get me started on all the plants plant moms will love this spot! I'll be back ya'll!

I appreciate the huge parking, the vibey atmosphere, and the delicious drinks! And that's really all you can ask for. All the syrups are made in house, and are therefore not too sweet, which I'm sure most people would love. As a sweet drink lover, I love that you can just add more sugar yourself if you want. I myself was a big fan of the blueberry matcha latte. The matcha flavor was pretty present while still being able to taste blueberry.

The interior design aspect of Palomino Coffee is an interesting adobe/desert combo with concrete flooring. It's really quite different than any other coffee shop and I like it. Once you enter from the parking lot (with ample parking spaces) it's as though you're instantly transported to the desert. It really reminds me of something you'd expect to find in Marfa. The space doesn't appear to be large but it actually has a lot of roomy interior seating with big tables, sofas, etc. In front of the shop as you enter is a patio area for outdoor seating. One of the best things about this coffee shop (aside from the coffee) is that they allow dogs inside as well as outside. Yes, most of Austin is this way but you'd be surprised how many coffee shops only allow furry friends on exterior patios. The croissants are perfectly flaky and fresh. The blueberry latte tastes like a blueberry muffin! It's one of their seasonal offerings and it's out-of-this world delicious. The blueberry syrup is sugar-free & house made. The staff are pleasant and have mastered the craft of coffee as art.

This coffee shop is absolutely devine. I got a regular latte and was able to drink it with no sugar or additional flavors. It was so smooth. They had breakfast tacos for purchase which I got the beans, potato and cheese. Definitely needed some salt, very bland. Green sauce was good! The coffee shop gave new Mexico vibes and was very unique. Stop by for a nice cup of Joe!

The blueberry latte was amazing. It tasted like that sweet fruit cereal milk with a hint of coffee. Like could drink it everyday. The only downside for this location is that there isn't a lot of places to sit down and enjoy the coffee or have a chat. The outdoor seating only is nice during a nice day. The indoors is super aesthetic for sure.

Came here because I heard great things about this spot and it was cute! Very aesthetic pleasing! Instagram worthy! Staff was nice and friendly. Drinks were good and tasty!

Palomino is one of my favorite coffee shops in Austin. Very chill atmosphere, simplistic decor inside, and decent amount of seating. There's two large community tables, some living room style seating and some bar seating, I think the taller guy that works there is the owner? he is super friendly. Overall most of the staff are friendly, some of them are not the super friendliest but not rude maybe just more introvert than anything. Quality of coffee is great, my go to is usually just a black drip coffee or a cortado. Their matcha is solid too, except their seasonal fig matcha couldn't really taste the fig/it was very light on the fig taste so that wasn't worth the extra price. Overall: I'd say 4.5/5 but can't give half star so will round up to 5 stars.

My fiancé found this coffee shop on yelp and we were really excited to try during our recent visit to Austin. The service was fast and the people were really nice. The interior was well decorated, featuring bohemian touches and (i think) local products for sale near the front. Just outside of the coffee shop, there was a small market set up for additional food items and local trinkets. We ordered a cappuccino and a rosemary vanilla latte. Both drinks had a good espresso flavor. The specialty latte in particular stood out to me as the flavor combination was well balanced. They had another seasonal drink (the miso caramel latte) that also caught my eye. Overall, I had a great experience and I would definitely visit Palomino again.

Austin has such a special collection of coffee shops that not many cities can compete with. I unfortunately don't get to visit Austin often anymore, so whenever I am in the city, I am extremely selective about which new shops I want to try and which coffee places I want to revisit that are tried and true for me. Palomino was one of those I found on yelp that I figured had the potential to make my elite list of coffee shops, and boy was I right. I got a seasonal flavor- the rosemary vanilla latte and it was DELICIOUS. You can tell that they are experts at pairing their flavors because this drink tasted very intentional and smooth. The rosemary and the vanilla undertones paired so well and left a perfect blend in my mouth. The espresso was pulled very nicely as well. The interior is very bohemian and cute. There are many tables and spots to do work, but it is quite busy on the weekends! Polomino will be added to my list of austin coffee favorites!!!

Very solid coffee and cute interior. Good seating plus outlets for working or just chatting with friends!

We stopped in here randomly to get some work done on a Saturday. It wasn't super busy and aside from a few folks having a loud convo, it was easy to get some work done. The matcha here is awesome! We also split a kolache that hit the spot. Cute little place, I'd def come back if ever in the area again!

Coffee was great and cashier was very helpful. Amazing things: -- They open really early! 7am -- They have decaf espresso -- Comfy seating options I'm really glad they open at 7am -- it was nice to get there before the place really filled up at 8:45am. It was quite cold inside. I wore a hoodie the whole time and my feet were cold -- I was wearing flip flops. My half car cortado was good. I probably could have done with decaf -- I'll know for next time. I also had a Tacodeli breakfast taco which was ok. The pastry was delicious and I would order it again. Sugary outside was yummy.

Great coffee spot, nothing too fancy. Great plants and decor. Usually has kolaches in the morning

So, I was a bit bummed that the Winter Fig Matcha wasn't anything too special. I will say, that I am a tough grader with Matcha drinks, in general. It was almost $10 oat milk and tip/tax which seemed underwhelming and overpriced altogether. As for some positives - the interior of the store is beautiful with its decor and there were good workspace options throughout. It was nice that they had water, free wi-fi, and additional milk on the side ready for their patrons. I got some work done but I will say it was quite busy, even on a weekday morning.

Cute coffeeshop in east Austin! Got a vanilla latte that was tasty. Decor is very cute! Tons of places to sit and work with outlets present. Ample parking with a lot out front.

this place was awesome. coffee is a decent price, I got an iced chai latte with almond milk, i loved it. the ambiance and aesthetic is wonderful and a very unique take on a coffee/plant shop combo. the seating area was comfortable and large with free wifi as well. the place was pretty packed when i went, but my drink came out within 5 minutes of ordering, and i was still able to find seating. i also ended up leaving with two new plants. the only reason for four stars is because the seats were kind of dirty with crumbs, and the place was pretty noisy due to lots of foot traffic. but i would definetly come back to palomino, and i would recommend this place to friends!

I didn't get food. Coffee was delicious and bought a cold press juice. Establishment has plenty of seating and spacious. Service is friendly and they greet you even when it's busy.

Came here recently on my way out of Austin. Wanted to try a new coffee spot and found Palomino nearby. Had the specialty maple latte which was good. The ambiance was nice and quiet. The service was good. Overall ok place.

Very cool vibe in this Austin coffee spot. Definitely the coffee is smooth and more of a subtle flavored. If you want your coffee sweet, ask for an extra pump of flavor. This place is adorable and an absolutely beautiful spot.

Palomino Coffee is a gorgeous little coffee shop! Very beautiful internal with communal tables and bar stool sitting. You won't be guaranteed to sit by an outlet, but it's a great place to go to work, read, or catch up with a friend! Outdoor seating too. The coffee was really good and the feta spinach empanada was yummy too!

I love this coffee shop. It had been on my list and it is a must try if you find yourself in the neighborhood. The exterior doesn't do justice for the beautiful inside! The interior is so cute and is very boho chic. They have lots of local wares for sale. I got a desert rose iced almond late and a kouign amann. The barista was nice and answered my questions about different syrups. With tip it was around 15 dollars.

Cute place to do some work / study. It can get a little loud in case you have any zoom meetings, be prepared. Coffee and croissant was a great combo.

Went in here to work today & it's a great WFH spot! The matcha latte was perfect, they played soft music in the background which was nice, had a water station & are dog friendly! The only downside is they close at 4 so it's a day-time/morning only thing! Lots of parking available out front & cute patio seating now that the weather is nice! Would recommend if your in the east Austin area looking for a nice coffee shop.

Great blueberry latte in a minimalist/ SW inspired cafe. The baked good and kolache selection was delicious.

I ordered the iced blueberry latte! The latte was good. We really enjoyed the decor and vibe of this place.

Great little coffee spot with a small sampling of pastries that are very good. I drank a cardamom mocha latte. I told them to go easy on the chocolate because I really wanted the cardamom flavor. Sadly, it was not coming through for me. Still, a well made latte. Would I come back? Sure, if I were nearby. Go check it out.

Love the aesthetic of this place! The minimal desert vibe is in! From large tables to couches to bar seat, you have a large variety of study options. I got the chai latte - one of the best I have had. Delicious and worth every little drop! Great service as well. Definitely recommend :)

I thought that this café was really small based on the pictures, but it actually has a good amount of seating! It can be a good place to work, read a book, or catch up with a friend over coffee. The service is nice. We were there when they were closing and got some free pastries! The coffee cake was okay, but then again it was probably old haha. As for the coffee, they have fun seasonal drinks and roast their coffee in house sometimes, so it's fresh. There's plenty of parking in the lot too. I'll be back!

Palomino is a great coffee shop in East Austin. I absolutely loved the aesthetic. It's calming and cute. The coffee shop is on the smaller side and closes at 4pm everyday. There are cushioned benches, bar seats, and a large community table. Overall: I was happy with my time at Palomino. Be mindful of when you're stopping in if you want to sit and drink as it gets busy. Given my experience, I'll definitely be back!

Amazing coffee there. The place inside is super pretty and good to work on your computer. Only downside they serve coffee in to go cups right away. So much for a city where people pretend to be "green" Service is just fine. Nothing to remember of either

This is a spot I want to make time to come to more. The atmosphere is peaceful and usually hosts creatives at work. Love their lattes & decor.

On my last trip to Austin, we stopped by at Palomino coffee. Not only is the interior relaxing and tranquil but the servers were actually friendly. I opted for a hot latte and the bf got a iced cardamom latte. Both were absolutely delicious. It tends to get very busy but they have a pretty spacious parking. Go for the coffee. Stay for the vibes.

Hmm this was really not what I expected. All the reviews raved about the aesthetic. Not sure if they are in the middle of remodeling it was kinda strange. There was a lot of space that could be used for seating but instead has garbage bins? lol I like the vibe of the crowd in there though. Worker wasn't friendly or anything. Bathroom was clean. Onto the drink, I tried the lavender honey latte warm. This tasted strange. Maybe the honey had an additional flavor/strain added to it? It tasted weird like soured coffee/soured milk? My friend had the cardamom mocha and liked it. To be honest, I wouldn't come back.

This is a very cute coffee shop with excellent coffee! Got my usual cappuccino and it was strong and served at the perfect temperature. Service was quick and polite. I am glad I don't live closer to this spot or I would swing by quite often!

One of my favorite coffee shops in the city! Their iced vanille latte is a classic, and you can tell they make their syrup in hours from the vanilla bean flavor. Such a cute and aesthetic interior as well!

Spent the better part of our time at Palomino admiring how they brought this simple, dessert-vibe aesthetic to life to create this gorgeous warm yet airy space. I seek coffee shops which feel pleasing to be in and make me want to stay a while -- this was just that! We ordered the prickly pear matcha lemonade and espresso tonic. The refreshing drinks themselves were so pretty and I love trying new concoctions. Both were fantastic and my partner, a coffee fanatic, was quite impressed with the tonic. Love that they have Kerlache kolaches and Pueblo Viejo tacos, we had some breakfast there as well. Love Palomino, can't wait to be back!

I saw this place on instagram reels and it definitely lives up to the hype! The inside is GORGEOUS I wish more places in Austin looked like this and if they do please send recommendations. The details are stunning from the artisanal products on sale to the thrive plants, the wood beans the couches even the outdoor seating is nice. They've got a parking lot thankfully because I can't street park to save a life and the bariastas made a great coffee! Service was good. Music was a bit loud for me and they close at 3 I think which are the only downsides. Otherwise it's a gem of a place and I can't wait to come back!

There's limited parking, seating to work, and power outlets; however, I think the coffee and staff were great! It really just depends what you're looking for

I will say I have no complaints about this coffee shop, all of the things I have opinions on are more things that I see personally but don't think affected my experience. This coffee shop is definitely more of a coworking space/wfh hang out which is fine but personally I like to have my space and not have to be right next to someone who's on a work call. It almost felt as if I was back in elementary and we all have to sit around a table during class. The drink I got was matcha lavender which again was decent but nothing too crazy or really worth raving about.

Such an Austin place! Met one of my friends from work for coffee during a weekday and it was super busy, but with fast and friendly service. I ordered a hot chai latte with oat milk and it was delicious. Besides my drink, I loved that the place was super dog friendly and there was plenty of parking. Owners with their dogs were sitting outdoors and indoors and, everyone kept their space and had good etiquette with the other dog parents. I didn't bring my dog, but my friend did and she was so chill while we caught up and enjoyed our coffee + chai. Will come back again and bring my pup!