Seven Best Coffee Roasters Austin Texas (2024)
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Introduction
Austin is known as the live music capital of the Country. But what is often unknown about Austin is its exploding third-wave coffee culture.
Austin has well over a dozen independent coffee roasters who source beans from around the world to bring the best flavor to the heart of the city.
In this roaster spotlight, we’ll highlight seven of the best coffee roasters in Austin so you know exactly who to try when you’re looking for some Texas-style coffee (if that is even a thing!).
Let’s get brewing!
Independent Coffee Roasters In Austin
The rise of specialty coffee in Austin, Texas, can be traced back to the early 90s, but it wasn't until the mid-2010s that the wave truly took off. As Austin continued in size and maturity, so did the movement of third-wave coffee in the city.
Since then, Austin has witnessed a significant increase in the number of specialty coffee roasters and shops, many of which are now staples in the community.
Coffee Roasters and Coffee Shops
Today, many independent coffee roasters also have one or multiple cafes in downtown Austin and the surrounding suburbs. Other shops have started to pop up and use local Austin roasters as their bean supplier, creating a pretty incredible self-sustaining system.
If you are coming to Austin, make sure to head to a local shop and ask if they use local beans! And as always, don’t forget to tip your barista!
Best Coffee Roasters In Austin, Texas
Civil Goat Coffee
Civil GoatPrice at Publish:
- Location
- Cuernavaca
- Price
- $14-16
- Primary Type
- Roastery & Shop
Civil Goat is an up-and-coming coffee roaster and cafe in Austin, Texas, that started in the eclectic neighborhood of Cuernavaca - a space full of artisans, entrepreneurs, and makers. Civil Goat prides itself on encouraging new ideas, fostering creativity, and making delicious coffee. Civil Goat offers in-store and online ordering, including customized coffee subscriptions, so you never run out of beans.
Cuvée Coffee
Cuvée CoffeePrice at Publish:
- Location
- East Austin
- Price
- $15-22
- Primary Type
- Roastery & Shop
Started in 1998, Cuvée Coffee is a staple in the Austin coffee scene. Cuvée Coffee prides itself on its own direct trade network and high-tech coffee lab in downtown Austin.
Cuvée Coffee not only sells beans online and in many local retailers but has recently pioneered a Nitro Cold Brew with a ‘widget-activated’ Nitro can. The tinkering never stops, and neither does Cuvée Coffee.
Flat Track
Flat Track CoffeePrice at Publish:
- Location
- East Austin
- Price
- $18-24
- Primary Type
- Roastery
Calling all cyclists and riders. Flat Track Coffee is a local specialty roaster located in East Austin. Flat Track prides itself on balancing quality and flavor. They offer a variety of house-blends as well as an assortment of single origins.
Flat Track also sells their coffee online in single bags, subscriptions, and with wholesale partners.
Greater Goods
Greater Goods CoffeePrice at Publish:
- Location
- Dripping Springs
- Price
- $18-22
- Primary Type
- Roastery
Greater Goods is known throughout Austin for their high quality roasted coffee, and their 2024 move to focus on wholesale distribution. Greater Goods focuses on sourcing coffee responsibly, roasting with meticulous attention to detail, and donating proceeds with every bag donated.
You can find Greater Goods online and in many larger distributors around Austin, including Whole Foods.
Little City
Little City Price at Publish:
- Location
- South Austin
- Price
- $14-23
- Primary Type
- Roastery
Little City has been in Austin for over 20 years! Founded in 1993, it opened its doors in the shadows of the Austin state capital. patroned by students, bike messengers, and policies, the Little City was a home to all.
Although the Little City cafe closed in recent years, the company is alive and well, roasting and distributing coffee across the country. Little City uses a unique climate-controlled warehouse to source year-round blends and seasonal micro-lots to ensure top-quality coffee.
Medici Roasting
Medici CoffeePrice at Publish:
- Location
- East Austin, Clarksville
- Price
- $16-17
- Primary Type
- Roastery & Cafe
Medici Roasting was founded in 2006 out of a desire to build a welcoming space to foster relationships and connections. Medici Roasters believes in the potential of coffee to cultivate community through shared experiences.
Medici has multiple locations around Austin, and sells their delicious coffee online in single whole bean bags, K-cups, and as larger gift-boxes.
Texas Coffee Traders
Texas Coffee TradersPrice at Publish:
- Location
- East Austin
- Price
- $14-22
- Primary Type
- Roastery & Cafe
Texas Coffee Traders is one the largest coffee roasters in Austin. Sourcing coffee from around the world, Texas Coffee Traders has been around since the early 90s and now distributes wholesale and retail coffee around the country.
If you’re looking to support one of the first coffee operations in Austin (and the only roaster who also repairs espresso machines), check out Texas Coffee Traders.
