Sa-Tén @ Canopy
Cafe · Govalle
916 Springdale Rd Bldg 3, #101, Austin, TX 78702
Highlights
Japanese toasts, coffee & comfort plates in a hip, art-filled space
Japanese toasts, coffee & comfort plates in a hip, art-filled space
"Show up to Sa-Tén at any point between 7am-9pm and you’ll probably find a packed room full of people typing away at their laptops in between bites of thick-cut Japanese-style toast. This Springdale cafe is a popular one for getting work done—partially for the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, and also for the small menu of hearty Japanese bites like yakitori rice bowls, kara-age plates, and chicken katsu curries. Grab a brown sugar cappuccino or a matcha latte, then prepare to focus like you’ve never before." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Contributed plant-based creations to the citywide Eat for Impact effort in April, encouraging diners to consider plant-forward options for climate reasons; the campaign’s effect will be detailed in a forthcoming report." - Courtney E. Smith
"The Japanese-ish Govalle cafe is serving up espresso drinks alongside the saifa (its take on Vietnamese coffee), plus cold brew. There are also larger Japanese daytime entrees like katsus and loaded toasts. It has a large, industrial space with exposed cinder block walls, rustic tables, and loads of plants, while there outdoor tables offer some sunlight. Takeout is available online." - Erin Russell
"The Japanese coffee shop and restaurant Sa-Ten, from the people behind Komé, serves excellent coffee as well as simple but delicious rice bowls, curry bowls, and toasts. We really like the tare chicken rice bowl that comes with grilled chicken thigh, grilled vegetables, a kale salad, kimchi, and a marinated egg." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion, adele hazan
"The Govalle cafe leans on Japanese-style coffee drinks and loaded toasts served in a comfortable space. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Darcie Duttweiler
