Favorite Coffee Shops | Austin, TX

Whenever I visit a new city, my first priority is to find out where the best coffee shop is. I love coffee, I love mornings, and I love coffee shops. Austin has a great variety of coffeeshops all over the city, and I am here showing you some of my favorites!

Apanas Coffee and Beer - This is a great coffee shop to get work done and enjoy a breakfast taco or fresh juice. I love how spacious it is and it is usually filled with other folks who work from home which makes the vibe perfect for me during the work week. Plus, after the work day ends they start serving beer!

11501 Rock Rose, Ste. 118 Austin, TX 78758

Elizabeth Street Cafe - While not typically considered a coffee shop because they are known for their pho and banh mi, I love this place because they have breakfast pastries (including beignets!) and a wide array of coffee drinks made with Stumptown Coffee. The airiness and bright interior and friendly waitstaff make it a cozy place to enjoy your morning coffee. 

1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Summer Moon - The coffee is so good here. They serve coffee made from wood-fired beans and have their own signature moon milk! I usually order the half moon latte because I don't like my coffee too sweet, but if you really want a treat order the Wintermoon or Iced Mocha Moon. They also have delicious pastries (some GF) and even serve Tacodeli breakfast tacos until they run out! 

11005 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758 (and more locations)

The Factory Cafe - There are so many great things about this place from the interior to the food to the coffee. I especially love their matcha latte and fried chicken and waffle sandwich. The interior has a lot of natural light and there are a lot of seating options--including indoor swing seats! Just a heads up there is no wifi here and do not bring your laptop; they are not allowed and will tell you so!

7718 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Brentwood Social House - I just recently discovered this spot but am so in love with everything about it! It's an old house renovated into a coffee shop and is large and spacious with plenty of seating. One of the owners is originally from England and makes authentic scones. It's very charming and even has outdoor seating.

1601 W. Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756

Other favorites not pictured:

Houndstooth Coffee - 4200 N Lamar Blvd, STE 120, Austin, TX 78756

Seventh Flag Coffee - 1506 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Epoch Coffee - 221 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Jo's Coffee - 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Halcyon Coffee Bar - 218 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

Austin, TX

Hello from a plane in Houston Hobby airport!

I'm currently taxiing to the airport between flights and hoping/praying I make my connection to LaGuardia and that there aren't any more delays. The major problem is I was planning on grabbing dinner at Pappasitos in Hobby but now it looks like I won't have enough time. Can someone please send me some tacos in some sort of instant delivery method instead? Has Amazon invented this yet?!

My extended Easter weekend in Texas was the usual quick jaunt but filled with fun and busy schedules throughout. Also, please excuse the low quality iPhone photos. I brought my camera but didn't use it once! My stay included the following:

• When Kyle and I landed Saturday at noon we were instantly whisked away to a resort and spa in Lakeway where my family and some of my cousins were. Best airport arrival ever! We spent the rest of that afternoon and the following day after church in our swimsuits swimming and lying in the sun. Now I have a major sunburn to prove it. : (

• Tried fried deviled eggs at Lucy's Fried Chicken for the first time and it was surprisingly really good!

• Spent a fun night with out nephews which included giving them bath time, diaper changes, and Hulk Smashing confetti eggs with our feet!

• Experienced my first workshop ever at The Vintage Round Top, and had so much fun learning more about social media, growing a business/building a brand, and food styling!

• Saw Batman vs Superman and despite some high praise from some members of my family my mom and I were not that impressed...it wasn't BAD, but it wasn't GREAT. Ya know?

Looks like we are about deplane and I need to board the next flight! See ya soon, New York!

Nine Places to Eat at in Austin, TX

Every time I go out of town now, it is mostly a culinary exploration (well, and to see family!). I find popular instagrammers in the area, search Yelp, read blogs, Pinterest, etc., until I find cool places I want to explore and eat at. Basically, my life seems to revolve around mostly food. Is this a bad thing?

Over Christmas break I was able to check out some new places (and eat at old favorites) while in Austin, TX (and surrounding area!). Here are nine of my favorites:

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Elizabeth St. Cafe // basically the cutest little boulangerie ever. It is a French-Vietnamese infusion with outdoor seating and marble everything!!

Tacodeli // really good tacos. Although a bit pricey (average $4 per taco, and they aren't that big), they were very tasty and the chips & queso was amazing. Try the breakfast tacos too!

Seventh Flag Coffee // good coffee, cute location. I saw lots of good instagram opportunities (i.e. natural light)!

Kreuz Market // THE BEST BBQ EVER. Well, maybe not the best, but it's my personal favorite and I've been going there since I was a tyke. It's about an hour drive from Austin!

Gourdough's // huge doughnuts! They come topped with a bunch of different flavors, including strawberries, oreos, chocolate, and bacon. I went to the food truck but I think they have a restaurant as well.

Magnolia Cafe // love this place for breakfast/brunch. They have breakfast tacos, bagels, pancakes, omelettes, and more. Everything is fresh and the prices are good, but expect a wait on the weekends.

Gloria's // great frozen margaritas!! They also have amazing fajitas, chips & queso, and the bean dip that comes with the chips & salsa is just plain addicting. I ate here three separate times while I was home and had good experiences each time!

Guero's Taco Bar // Located right in the middle of South Congress, this is my go-to. My parent's have been coming here since they went to UT in the 80s, and it hasn't changed much (in a good way!). Good margaritas, pork tacos, and a salsa bar.

Blind Pig Pub // a dive bar, and I love the outdoor patio! Located right on Sixth Street so you have a view of EVERYTHING.