East Austin’s Brew & Brew nails the dual vibe with expertly brewed local coffee by day and rotating craft beers by night, cozy with a hip, industrial-chic flair.
"Brew & Brew is the kind of coffee shop/bar where you can sip on a cappuccino, surrounded by “entrepreneurs,” custom motorcycle designers, and grad students avoiding their theses—sometimes, all in the same person. This spot is located on a busy corner in the heart of East Austin, and it’s one of the single best places in town to do some people-watching over a great cup of drip coffee or espresso. Beans are sourced from lots of local roasteries—many of which you’ll find on this very list—so you can kind of treat this as a one-stop shop for sampling and finding your own favorite." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Coffee and beer are on equal footing at this East Austin cafe. For the hoppy beverages, there are nearly 40 rotating taps with a heavy local emphasis. Pair the pour with breakfast sandwiches that are sold until 3 p.m. Pro-tip: doing both a beer and an iced coffee is a great move to keep the energy up. The eclectic taproom is mainly decorated with bottles and mismatched furniture, with a few tables outside." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This Scandinavian-sparse cafe with a hilarious menu is a popular place to park indoors or outdoors with a laptop. Though the focus is on coffee and beer, there’s a full bar with drinks like a pistachio martini and several coffee cocktails. Food-wise, there are bagels and schmears and sandwiches, also available to-go." - Erin Russell
"The East Austin coffee shop has an elegant menu of espresso, filter coffee, and cold brews from local roasters. It is light and warm, and friendly baristas can guide the uninitiated through the latest and greatest trends in the coffee world. It serves sandwiches and bagels for the daytime, while the evening menu has burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches. Plus there’s a full bar and loads of beers and wines. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell
"The small east side cafe takes care while crafting its espressos made with local beans, and yes, you can get a boozy espresso martini if that’s your jam. (500 San Marcos Street, East Austin; takeout orders can be placed online or in person, and there are indoor and patio areas)" - Nadia Chaudhury
