Not the best espresso on this list, but the BEST location. Deck over the lake. Holiday light show. In-house roasting. Worth it for the views alone. Get the iced mocha.
Ranked #7 in the Austin Coffee Showdown — our blind-tasted list of the city's 20 best coffee shops, judged on espresso, vibe, food, patio, and the one that matters most: would you go back tomorrow?