Mueller is about to get a fresh caffeine jolt. Merit Coffee is opening a new café on Aldrich Street, marking the San Antonio roaster's fourth Austin location. The shop is slated for 1900 Aldrich St., Suite 100, with a Valentine's Day opening event on the calendar, adding another coffee stop to the fast-filling retail strip.
Merit's Mueller plans and opening day
As reported by Community Impact, Merit Coffee is set to debut its fourth Austin café in Mueller with a Valentine's Day event on Feb. 14 that the chain says will feature giveaways, pop-ups, and samples. The new shop is listed at 1900 Aldrich St., Ste. 100.
What the company lists on its site
On its own locations page, Merit lists the new spot as "Mueller, Opening Jan 2026," suggesting the brand originally eyed an earlier start for the store. The company also notes that its coffees are roasted in San Antonio and that each café is designed to reflect its neighborhood, according to Merit Coffee.
Menu highlights and retail partners
Community Impact reports that the Mueller shop will pour the chain's usual rotation of espresso drinks, hot and iced beverages, and cold brew. On the more playful side, the menu will include options such as cereal milk cold brew, strawberry cheesecake cold foam, and bourbon cream cold foam.
The outlet also notes that Merit sells its beans at Central Market, Whole Foods, and H‑E‑B, per manager Zackary Ritchie, and that the brand sources beans from Central and South America and Africa.
Why Mueller?
Aldrich Street serves as the retail and dining spine of Mueller, a walkable, mixed-use district built on the former airport site. Shops, a cinema, and nearby parks bring in a steady stream of residents and visitors, a combination that helps explain why a neighborhood café remains a sought-after tenant there.
Statewide growth
Merit has been steadily stretching beyond Austin. PR Newswire reported that the San Antonio roaster plans to open its first Houston cafés in 2026 as part of a broader Texas expansion. The chain already operates multiple locations across San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas and sells its beans at regional grocers, giving it a footprint that extends well past its brick-and-mortar shops.
Opening day and what to watch for
For the Mueller debut, Merit has teased giveaways and pop-ups on opening day. Neighbors should keep an eye on the company's official site and social channels for confirmed hours and any last-minute changes. We will update with photos and hours once the Mueller café officially opens its doors.
