Spokesman - South

"The further South Austin mega-bike-friendly cafe is full of house-roasted coffee, draft beer, and pastries. There’s a second location in Highland. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are shippable beans; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"Everything about Spokesman just feels different from a typical new-age coffee shop. It’s set in a large, industrial warehouse with graffiti on the walls, almost a dozen beers on draft, and even a tap that’s always pouring ice-cold, carbonated Glacier Freeze Gatorade, for when you really need to get sh*t done. Spokesman roasts its own beans—supplying coffee to this South Austin shop, and a second location in Highland—and the commitment to high-quality, single-origin coffee shows. You’ll taste the difference between espressos from different origins, and quickly wonder why you haven’t been sourcing natural Guatemalan beans your whole life.  " - nicolai mccrary

"Reem’s is parked outside of The Austin Winery—a natural wine spot that we really enjoy—and it’s home to some excellent falafel, shawarma, and hummus. The menu is tiny, with just three different options in sandwich or plate form, plus a few rotating specials. We like the beef and lamb shawarma—the meat gets marinated in a homemade grape vinegar that makes it incredibly tender, and the hummus it’s served with has a silky smooth texture. Grab a plate or sandwich to go, or bring it into the winery and pair the meal with some funky orange wine. " - nicolai mccrary

"The further South Austin mega-bike-friendly cafe is full of house-roasted coffee, draft beer, and pastries. There’s a second location in Highland. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are shippable beans; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"There are a few great reasons to head to Spokesman Coffee at The Yard in South Austin—plentiful seating, lots of parking, and coffee that’s roasted in-house. But the best reason to visit is for the Glacier Freeze Gatorade on tap, innocently blending in with the rest of the draft beer list until its neon-blue hue gives it away. It’s also carbonated and incredibly refreshing, in case you need a palate cleanser between shots of espresso. Because getting sh*t done is a sport on its own, and we once read something about electrolytes and physical activity. Spokesman also has a second location in Highland.  " - nicolai mccrary