Civil Goat

Great specialty coffee and delicious made-to-order food. While Butters and his new goat friend bring in folks from all over, this shop is renowned for its strong bond with its local regulars. If you come in frequently, you're bound to make friends with one of the welcoming baristas.

We came for the goats but stayed for the yummy coffee and food! The goats were unfortunately not out so we’ll have to come back but my açaí bowl was so delicious

We enjoyed delicious beverages while visiting with each other. I mistakenly ordered a hot latte and the staff offered to make it iced for me. They were very accommodating.

Britt

This isn’t just a coffee shop; it’s an experience. It was so fun seeing the goats roaming around, even standing on tables! The actual interior is small but there is ample seating outside. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the espresso. Baristas were engaging, friendly, and down to earth. Really pleasant experience coming to this shop!

Josh

Unique coffee house complimented by spacious shaded patio and namesake goat in a yard out back. Inside it has a bar and several tables. Great for a cold brew on a hot day in the hill country. Ordering happens through a qr code in each table. They have free parking in front of the building and behind the patio.

Michael Steaks

For once, I wasn’t turned off by ordering at a kiosk. I see the appeal in a space like this. It sped things up and allowed me to browse the whole menu at my pace (visually). It was a simple, clean, and a unique shop. Loved the ample seating and my iced Americano was to spec—speaking as a coffee professional myself. Well done, guys. Would definitely be a regular if I lived in Texas. Looks like it’d be Heaven on Earth in cooler months.

Dmitriy Mykalo

This coffee shop stands out with its spacious outdoor setting, away from busy shopping plazas and commercial areas, giving it a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. The indoor space is small, but the large open-air seating area makes it a perfect spot to relax. The coffee is excellent, and the menu includes light salads, snacks, and great breakfast and brunch options. The setup feels different from typical coffee shops, offering a more laid-back and refreshing experience. While I’m generally against zoos and keeping animals in captivity, this place has a small enclosed area where goats roam freely, adding to the overall charm without feeling forced. With its relaxed ambiance, great food, and open space, this coffee shop offers something unique. A great spot for a quiet break and a quality cup of coffee.

Nimai Larson

LETS GOAT 🐐 This adorable coffee shop serves strong coffee and food and good vibes. We took a walk around back and saw two sweet goats living their best life.

Jennie Johnson

The original of 3 locations, they roast the coffee on site. The drive into lake way is beautiful. Very friendly staff, attention to detail and lovely atmosphere. The new deck outside offers a lot of seating and shade. Great spot to relax or get some work done. Butters the goat is out around noon everyday he was in a pen. They canned cold brew for me fresh on the spot. There’s about 15 parking spots but seems like enough for the area. If you live in the area this will be your new favorite local coffee shop.

Lilli Crawford

We came for the goats but stayed for the yummy coffee and food! The goats were unfortunately not out so we’ll have to come back but my açaí bowl was so delicious

Arda

Cute little coffee shop with great atmosphere and friendly staff. They literally have a goat 🐐 as part of the staff, hence the name of the place. I had almond coffee ☕️ and it was great! Next time I sure will try their pastries and desserts, as I had to drool by looking at others 😅 Great place to come alone, casual meetings or with family.

Juliette Hurtado

Super cute atmosphere, great quality food! Their acai bowl is one of the best. I go back as often as I can. Nice outdoor area to let my kids run around!

Angela Templeton

Great little find! Food was amazing. Beverage was delicious. Perfect Austin atmosphere of the unknown yet pleasantly surprised. Great outdoor tables to just take a breath and soak up some winter sun! Tumblers specially made for them by Maya Blu Home. I ordered some! And YES they had a sweet goat to play with!

Cole Wright

Great specialty coffee and delicious made-to-order food. While Butters and his new goat friend bring in folks from all over, this shop is renowned for its strong bond with its local regulars. If you come in frequently, you're bound to make friends with one of the welcoming baristas.

Ann Mahlitz

We enjoyed delicious beverages while visiting with each other. I mistakenly ordered a hot latte and the staff offered to make it iced for me. They were very accommodating.

Top goles Niños

I loved the açaí bowl. Was very good and fresh . And very fast the service

I have been here several times now on Sunday for brunch. Such a unique setting with interior and outdoor seating, and Goats playing in the yard. I think they should get some miniature goats that have fun playful energy! The avocado toast is simply the best I have ever had! Always fresh , with real bacon pieces on top, cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of sprouts. The coffee drinks are excellent with some chai lattes too ! Well Done

Brook Guidry

I happened upon this little place and what a great gym to find. The service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and genuinely happy to help. I ordered the ham and cheese toast which was delightful. I loved the hint of peach jam giving it that sweet and savory deliciousness. Great place to sit and drink some coffee and get some stuff done or does it with some friends. I highly recommend

Visited Civil Goat with a friend, and overall it was a nice, cozy experience. It’s a great coffee and breakfast spot with a warm, welcoming vibe and a good location. We tried the vanilla iced latte, mocha, avocado toast, eggs, bacon, and toast. The mocha was good, while the vanilla iced latte was okay, around 3.5/5 for me. The food was also decent overall — the avocado toast and eggs were fine, though the bacon was a bit too salty for my taste. I’d rate the food items around 3.5/5 as well. That said, the ambience is lovely, and it’s a comfortable place to sit, relax, and catch up with friends. With a little refinement in flavors, this place could be even better. A nice neighborhood café worth checking out if you’re in the area. ☕🥑

My coffee was pretty good, though it was a cold brew with far too much ice and quite expensive. They also add an automatic gratuity which took this single coffee to well over $6! I enjoyed it but expected more for the price. I came for the goats and was quite underwhelmed since they were not very close and more of a vanity than I expected. I probably won't end up going back, it's a bit out of the way for what it is

Wanna enjoy the day with nice coffee and a supporting animal then Civil Goat Coffee is the place to go. I love this place for the nice cappuccino and for the "Butter The Goat". I have attached the pictures of awesome Butter. It's the friendly goat i have seen and is good with kids as well. I would love to spend time with a coffee and taming butter. Enjoy your day with a nice coffee and a friendly animal. #HappyCafeTime

Kenny Kahle

My coffee was pretty good, though it was a cold brew with far too much ice and quite expensive. They also add an automatic gratuity which took this single coffee to well over $6! I enjoyed it but expected more for the price. I came for the goats and was quite underwhelmed since they were not very close and more of a vanity than I expected. I probably won't end up going back, it's a bit out of the way for what it is

Deepak

Wanna enjoy the day with nice coffee and a supporting animal then Civil Goat Coffee is the place to go. I love this place for the nice cappuccino and for the "Butter The Goat". I have attached the pictures of awesome Butter. It's the friendly goat i have seen and is good with kids as well. I would love to spend time with a coffee and taming butter. Enjoy your day with a nice coffee and a friendly animal. #HappyCafeTime

Disclaimer: This review is MY personal experience and opinion. Location: It's quite different than what I was expecting. The inside is quite small with a few tables. And a bar setting where the Baristas are making the drinks. I didn't notice a seating space at the bar area. Outside is a large covered patio with picnic tables and a few single chairs. There are goats here, closer to what seemed to be extra parking. There are only three parking spaces directly in front of the shop. One of the three is an accessible parking space. Compact parking in front of the shop so keep that in mind. Larger vehicles should probably park in the rear. *I felt out of place, as the time I came it didn't seem very diverse. Customer service: Very bland in my opinion. No one made any effort to make my experience exciting. The best part of Customer service I received was the end of my visit after I walked up to the pick up window to ask about the status of my order after seeing many people order after me and grab their orders and go. I ordered a 12 oz drip coffee (black). When I asked about my order the young lady who acknowledged me was kind and informed me that they "needed to make a new batch" and apologized for my order "taking so long". I was given a larger cup due to the long wait which was a kind gesture. I did appreciate the gesture but still found the lack of communication rather awkward since I was literally sitting directly in front of the pick up window. Just made me wonder how much longer I would have had to wait if I wouldn't have approached the window. I waited about 12 minutes before I approached the window. Food: I opted out of getting food just because I was a bit skeptical when I walked in the place. I was hoping the service would have changed my mind and if I wouldn't have driven such a distance to try this place out I probably would have turned right around to leave before even ordering. Other people seemed to enjoy their experience and I wanted to make sure that I mentioned that because I don't want anyone to read my review and think I'm completely bashing the place. This review is solely based on my very first time trying it out. Also to note I visited on a Sunday morning and there is a church at the light with sheriff directing traffic. I got out of there right before church let out but I can imagine the area may get a bit busy after church service getting to and from the coffee shop. Unfortunately, I will not be a returning customer but definitely bring your kiddos out to see the goats! I saw quite a few littles and even adults who were excited about seeing the goats.

T G

Disclaimer: This review is MY personal experience and opinion. Location: It's quite different than what I was expecting. The inside is quite small with a few tables. And a bar setting where the Baristas are making the drinks. I didn't notice a seating space at the bar area. Outside is a large covered patio with picnic tables and a few single chairs. There are goats here, closer to what seemed to be extra parking. There are only three parking spaces directly in front of the shop. One of the three is an accessible parking space. Compact parking in front of the shop so keep that in mind. Larger vehicles should probably park in the rear. *I felt out of place, as the time I came it didn't seem very diverse. Customer service: Very bland in my opinion. No one made any effort to make my experience exciting. The best part of Customer service I received was the end of my visit after I walked up to the pick up window to ask about the status of my order after seeing many people order after me and grab their orders and go. I ordered a 12 oz drip coffee (black). When I asked about my order the young lady who acknowledged me was kind and informed me that they "needed to make a new batch" and apologized for my order "taking so long". I was given a larger cup due to the long wait which was a kind gesture. I did appreciate the gesture but still found the lack of communication rather awkward since I was literally sitting directly in front of the pick up window. Just made me wonder how much longer I would have had to wait if I wouldn't have approached the window. I waited about 12 minutes before I approached the window. Food: I opted out of getting food just because I was a bit skeptical when I walked in the place. I was hoping the service would have changed my mind and if I wouldn't have driven such a distance to try this place out I probably would have turned right around to leave before even ordering. Other people seemed to enjoy their experience and I wanted to make sure that I mentioned that because I don't want anyone to read my review and think I'm completely bashing the place. This review is solely based on my very first time trying it out. Also to note I visited on a Sunday morning and there is a church at the light with sheriff directing traffic. I got out of there right before church let out but I can imagine the area may get a bit busy after church service getting to and from the coffee shop. Unfortunately, I will not be a returning customer but definitely bring your kiddos out to see the goats! I saw quite a few littles and even adults who were excited about seeing the goats.

Kevin K

I went to this location (Cuerny) for some whole beans. When asked what I was looking for, I asked what they used to make espresso and was told it was the Guatemalan, so I bought 10oz for $15, and noted the beans are bagged in such a way that you cannot see what you’re getting. As soon as I opened them at home, I knew they were suspiciously light - just a shade off from a blonde roast, and that this was not going to make great espresso. Upon grinding, the smell alone confirmed my suspicions that the coffee was going to pull without much Crema and a high level of acidity . And it is so. This coffee is for pour over or possibly French press but definitely not espresso. It’s not bad coffee it’s just that I was sold something that I know is not what they’re using for espresso. I seemed to be interrupting the barista from her conversations (hence 2 stars)when I started asking questions, but I should’ve pursued it further.

The food was really good, but our drinks were watered down and lame. The cold brew was advertised as on nitro, but it definitely was the most watery cold brew I ever had. On the plus side they do have half and half!!!

Carola Basaj

The food was really good, but our drinks were watered down and lame. The cold brew was advertised as on nitro, but it definitely was the most watery cold brew I ever had. On the plus side they do have half and half!!!

Whilst the coffee is/was actually good, the service and staff attitude sucks. I ordered a gluten free item; after my friends stuff arrived and was eaten (waiting 25 minutes) I asked for an ETA. Some time later a kitchen person appeared; apparently the bread was defrosting, and he had no ETA. I asked them to change to normal bread - I don't get to eat, but my kid would - and plz bring it asap. 10 minutes later, I ask for an ETA - the guy refunded me, but no ETA, no checking with the kitchen. Another 10 minutes.....and I ask for an ETA...the guy says "from a business point of view, I've done what I can". He eventually went and checked, and my food was there ready to go. To be clear - "from a business point of view, I've done what I can" - lol smh: I never asked or wanted a refund - I just wanted what I payed for, and an ETA. These folks need training. Ambiance; it's nicely shaded, but not that clean outside. There are goats, which is cool.

Russell Smith

Whilst the coffee is/was actually good, the service and staff attitude sucks. I ordered a gluten free item; after my friends stuff arrived and was eaten (waiting 25 minutes) I asked for an ETA. Some time later a kitchen person appeared; apparently the bread was defrosting, and he had no ETA. I asked them to change to normal bread - I don't get to eat, but my kid would - and plz bring it asap. 10 minutes later, I ask for an ETA - the guy refunded me, but no ETA, no checking with the kitchen. Another 10 minutes.....and I ask for an ETA...the guy says "from a business point of view, I've done what I can". He eventually went and checked, and my food was there ready to go. To be clear - "from a business point of view, I've done what I can" - lol smh: I never asked or wanted a refund - I just wanted what I payed for, and an ETA. These folks need training. Ambiance; it's nicely shaded, but not that clean outside. There are goats, which is cool.