Looking to try the top cafes around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Patika
Topping the list is Patika. Located at 2159 S. Lamar Blvd. in South Lamar, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive cafe in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 354 Yelp reviews.
Yelper Lena L., who reviewed Patika on March 2, wrote, "One of the most well-rounded coffee shops in Austin."
And Kendal Ann M. noted, "I am in love with this little coffee shop. Everyone here was so friendly. ... Light and airy vibe with tons of outdoor space, light and seating options."
Check out the coffee shop and cafe's menu, which features fresh baked pastries, salads and grab-and-go sandwiches, here.
2. Brentwood Social House
Next up is Brentwood's Brentwood Social House, situated at 1601 W. Koenig Lane. With 4.5 stars out of 223 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and bakery, which offers coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
"We are a family-friendly café serving superb teas and coffee, locally-made English baked goods, pastries and savory pies, salads and tarts in a comfortable and inviting gathering space," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
Aside from regular breakfast, lunch and dinner service, the cafe offers "high tea" events every afternoon by reservation.
3. Corona Coffee
Windsor Park's Corona Coffee, located at 1215 Corona Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly cafe 4.5 stars out of 230 reviews.
"Handcrafted syrups like lavender, honey-ginger-vanilla and chai tea are made from scratch and served alongside elegant coffees and espressos," states the cafe's Yelp profile.
In addition to coffee drinks, teas and aguas frescas, the cafe offers breakfast tacos, wraps, salads and sandwiches.
4. Cenote
Cenote, a New American cafe in East Cesar Chavez that serves local craft beer, wine and more, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 732 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. to see for yourself.
"We specialize in high quality espresso and coffee," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We strive to serve delicious food that is as locally sourced as possible, utilizing Austin's awesome local farms as well our own on-site garden (a work in progress)."
In addition to sandwiches and salads, the cafe offers homemade, gluten-free pastries and snacks.
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