Radio Coffee & Beer

Great enviroment, excellent selection of draft beer, coffee is good (not my favorite, too roasted but it is pretty good)… Very good service

There are many things I like about Radio. The family friendly, dog friendly yard is great for play while adults hang. The Veracruz migas taco is big and delish, Cazamance is tasty and makes me happy. The fox picture inside is mysterious and creates stories in my head. Movie nights & music shows are entertaining. Coffee is yum BUT there is one employee that is a jerk. When he is there I walk back out. I worked for a local coffee roaster for over 6 years and know the profiles of coffees, how to make drinks, and understand the variety of people’s preferences. Everyone likes what they like, in all things, coffee is no exception. This guy has more than once given me attitude about my coffee order and puts off an unpleasant vibe. Specifically my last visit, he told me «we don’t do a double shot 12oz cap. Our cappuccino is a single shot 8oz.» The barrista overheard him and said, I can do that for her. Thank you, kind barrista. On the same order I was getting 2 16oz americanos for friends and asked for a triple shot in each. The jerk informed me they don’t have a splitter and don’t do single shots. Ummmm, is he a vending machine or do you have any customer service? The kind barrista said she would split a double shot between the 2 americanos for me. Minutes later I observed him scolding her for customizing their drink menu for me, that they do things a certain way for a reason. That guy does not need to be in the front of the house, or get out of his bubble of self inflicted coffee snobbery. If he worked there more regularly I would give the place 1 star, but I’ve found he tends to be there on Sat& Sun mornings, so I can avoid him.
And for all the folks who complain about parking, I hope you vote for light rail next time it’s on the ballot. It’s only going to more expensive the longer we put it off and the traffic will only get heavier.

Really great coffee, beer and atmosphere! Love all the outside seating and had the Nitro coffee which I have never seen anywhere else and loved it! Very fun to drink & really great coffee! Also the beer is good too!

So I only come for the latte but it is the best latte I’ve had, I think, ever. Terrible parking but great lattes.

I was fixin to write a complainey review about how I’m consistently frustrated by the parking here. This fact remains true, but I’ve shifted course.
Instead I’m going to write a review about the friendly staff. I just had a particularly lovely interaction with a sweetheart barista who kindly asked me how my morning has been. When I told her honestly it was pretty crappy, she told me a cute story and cheered me up. She also wished me a better day in a way that felt sincere, and it totally changed my outlook. I got an awesome coffee and a pep talk for about $ 5. Thank you, red head barista with the bangs! You exemplify what I think are important qualities in this line of work.
Beyond great coffee and kind people, Radio has a very welcoming atmosphere inside and out. There are both communal tables and smaller ones for individuals or pairs. They have several delicious food trucks stationed outside, an herb an veggie garden and a fire pit. The place almost feels a bit like a ski lodge, save for being at the intersection of two highly trafficked roads. But from the interior of the courtyard or sitting in one of the comfy leather couches inside, it hardly feels like a roadside stop. It’s quiet and calming.
Radio also has some great programming in the evening. Several of my local musician friends have played here and they have a calendar of movies and other fun stuff. My kind of place!

Coffee shop, bar, music venue, this place is worth checking out. They serve Stumptown coffee, so that should make any coffee hipster happy. The place is pretty large and has a great patio section. They cover it to keep the elements out so you should be fine most any time of the year.
The VeraCruz taco trailer is right outside too so you can hangout for a few hours and get work done. The staff is super friendly as are the patrons. I find it easy to just start up a conversation with people here.
Once nighttime hits, the WiFi turns off and it becomes a bar with live music. Their beer selection is pretty legit I must say. A lot of craft and local breweries are represented here. Would be great for a laid back date night.
The only major downside is the parking. Place is popular, the lot is small, and that area is challenging for street parking. Otherwise, pretty awesome place!

I love Radio Coffee! They serve coffee on tap which I think is really cool! They also serve Vera Cruz tacos (best tacos in Austin!) right outside their coffee shop. I had their iced hibiscus tea and also their vanilla latte. The latte was just ok but the environment makes up for it!

Great coffee. Super staff. Quiet in the mornings until around 8:45. I love that it’s an old house, and how can you beat a place that you can both start and end you day? Events after hours from live music to movies and trivia night. Did I mention a great happy hour?!?

So I’ve just returned to Austin after 6 months abroad, and I’m cranky I have to drive everywhere after living in walkable cities and even crankier there’s no coffee shop within walking distance of where I live. I tried going to Bouldin Creek but there was nowhere to park and remembered a friend had told me Radio was a cool joint, and it was close and even closer to home, so I drove on down.
Found parking even though it was clearly insanely busy at 2pm on a Sunday. Couldn’t find a table inside, so I decided to sit outside at a picnic table under the cozy warm heaters protected by the wind by plastic walls, but then I realize I need to go inside to the counter to order and notice a table had opened up. Score.
I sit down, only I’m in front of the window that has no blinds and I can’t see my laptop monitor and there’s nowhere to charge my laptop. I move to the only other place to sit which is a chair that has an electrical outlet behind it. Fantastic. I plug in and go to the counter to order my Americano and sit back down. I couldn’t locate wifi, so I go wait in line to ask about it.
I’m told there’s no wifi on weekends, but normally there’s no password and I’d be able to easily connect.
There’s no wifi on weekends. Unbelievable. I asked for a to go cup and took myself to the Austin Public Library.

There’s a lot of good things about this spot. I love that they have so many great local beers and it’s a pretty nice setup. However… there is almost ZERO parking… the lot is always full and the handful of spots on the street create a major congestion. Getting to another side street (there on a dead end street) creates a really awful situation. If you walk or ride your bike, then go. Otherwise find somewhere else.
Fix this… and I’ll give it four stars.

Yeah, I like it. Came here to meet some friends and actually enjoyed it. Love the food trailers here and the place is nicely done. Parking is a bitch and a half, but you know, growth in Austin!
Come and hang out at the picnic tables, there’s lots of them. Bring a dog, but on leash please. Have a beer you think is Shiner, but is really a delicious 90 shillings creation. Enjoy the company and chill atmosphere. Done and done. Like it. We’ll be back.

Great coffee-​beer place in Austin. Convenient for me other than parking. Great staff and nice indoor and outdoor area for hanging out. Some good food options make it a relaxing place to come with some good options.

I really liked this coffee shop – they made a great latte and had whole milk and almond milk to choose from. The coffee was smooth and really tasty. My two friends and I stopped here to grab coffees then sit outside at picnic tables and have breakfast tacos from the excellent Veracruz. There was a covered area and an open area (for sun lovers and sun haters, equal opportunity), and another non-​taco truck (that I didn’t try). It was chill, I noticed the beer on tap for something other than breakfast, and it was a fun space to sit outside and start the day.

Stopped in here for a cup of coffee and was hoping for a dessert. My wife got a hazelnut latte and I got a cold brew. We both thought our coffees were great. The only thing missing, really nothing to offer for dessert or a pastry. Now if they could get a dessert food truck to park in the back, this would be a spot we would frequent more regularly.

One of the classiest coffee places in the city — hands down.
The coffee itself is outstanding.
Many places when they offer a «premium custom gourmet special» espresso —
what is often offered is an indifferent not-​worth-​it coffee.
(This means you, Houndstooth.)
Here, the premium beans are worth it and they are expertly brewed.
The location is spectacular.
Everyone hangs around outside like they do at the Draught House Pub —
But the outdoor setup is much nicer than that at the Draught House Pub
(More greenery, more room, more space, heaters)
Two excellent food trailers don’t exactly hurt the outdoor ambience.
Indoors there is a ton of room and a lot of seats. Big tables to work at and the chairs are actually comfortable. Decorating is dark but with fine windows to bring in the light.
One quirk. They only have internet monday thru friday bankers hours.
They do coffee by day and beer by night and weekends. (although both are available at all times)
But they really take seriously the idea of work 9 – 5, play nights and weekends.
I was there on a weekend afternoon and there were plenty of tables with some people drinking coffee and others drinking beer.
(A few people were drinking both. Hey, keep Austin Weird.)
I did not need internet this visit, but normally no internet is a deal breaker for me.
However, I have gotten so used to the internet cutting out from overuse at prime office coffee houses — that I now travel with my own MyFi just on general principles.
So Radio can’t stop me from using the internet!!!
BWAH HA HA HA HA!!!
(Maniacal laughter followed by a wild eyed impersonation of a mad scientist in the movies.)
The bottom line here is that the quirky internet policies here are not a problem.
That opens up Radio’s other serious positives as something to be taken seriously.
The crowd is massively cool.
Both the coffee menu and the beer menus are first rate.
The food trailers are a great addition.
The physical ambience can’t be beat.
And the place has plenty of room.
So what more do you want?
A great place to both work and play.

My absolute favorite place to grab a capucino and a beer at the same time. Easily the best patio for a coffee/​bar combo. I usually come around 11am, so I am always undecided whether to get a 512 or coffee, so I end up getting both. Working as a nurse at night, I don’t feel any shame in this.
So, let’s talk about the man buns. This is a hot Austin spot with lots of prime time Austin people watching. You will not be diasappointed. This is where I learned about men with man buns and the new trend… braids. And of course, there are lots of beards and women who look like the 60s never went away.
Last thing, fun dogs to look at. Dog friendly is a major plus!

Great café/​bar spot. Awesome neighborhood vibe, especially on Bluegrass Mondays which is a total scene.
They have all types of nifty, trendy coffees and beers on tap and brew.
I just wish they had hard alcohol!
The ambiance inside is a study chill vibe whereas outside you have picnic tables, lawn and food trucks.
I guess it’s kind of a something for everyone type of place… Unless your something is booze.
Lots of hot guys too, should I add a star for that?

Delicious beer and I fell in love with the courtyard and the lil foodtrucks they have.

Nice, mellow coffee shop/​bar.
I came here a couple of times during my trip. They have plenty of seating inside and out. Service were was great and prompt. I also like that they serve Stumptown coffee.
Would defintely come back.

I’m in love. It’s so perfect. In every way ;)
First of all, there is plenty of seating inside and outside and you can even just bring a blanket and sit on the grass… with your dog. Like the good old days.
Second, they have equally good coffee and equally good beer. It’s a rare occasion I drink coffee past noon, but I needed it. Had an iced mocha with almond milk, delish.
Decided to order a healthy taco from the food truck, Veracruz which was also delish (smart move, guys). Read my review on that one, next ;-)
I played some musical chairs in different areas outside until fellow Unilocaler Benigno A. arrived. We ordered some beers (Live Oak, a fave) and briefly watched a band play, which was excellent.
Everyone was so laid back and relaxed. An all-​around great place. You won’t be bored here… it has everything you need! :)