Halcyon
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About Halcyon
En Halcyon, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio donde disfrutar de un café por la mañana, un cóctel al atardecer y deliciosos aperitivos en cualquier momento del día. Nuestro ambiente amplio y acogedor, tanto en el interior como en la terraza, se complementa con música en vivo algunas noches, creand...
En Halcyon, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio donde disfrutar de un café por la mañana, un cóctel al atardecer y deliciosos aperitivos en cualquier momento del día. Nuestro ambiente amplio y acogedor, tanto en el interior como en la terraza, se complementa con música en vivo algunas noches, creando el lugar perfecto para relajarte y disfrutar. ¡Te esperamos para compartir buenos momentos!
What Customers Say About Halcyon
Halcyon is a popular spot known for its excellent coffee, espresso martinis, and brunch, especially the chorizo burrito. Customers rave about the friendly staff and lively atmosphere. It's a great place for both coffee and cocktails.
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Tip: Visit for the drag brunch or happy hour. The staff, especially Chase and Leif, are known for great service and recommendations.
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Halcyon is located in Austin, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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- Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Building (A 196m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Bldg. (A 211m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- Claudia Taylor Johnson Hall (A 217m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- O. Henry Hall (A 264m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- Scarbrough Building (A 277m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- J. P. Schneider Store (A 293m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
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- William P. Hobby State Office Building (A 62m) — government in Texas, U.S
- Indeed Tower (A 224m) — office in W. Sixth St., Austin
- Scarbrough Building (A 248m) — historic structure in Austin, Texas
- Intel Shell (A 289m) — building in Austin, Texas
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Halcyon Austin Reviews
Went for the hot chocolate and was pleasantly delighted by everything from the staff to the atmosphere. Overall a great spot to stop by at if you’re looking for a chill spot with good music and good drinks/coffee
First time, loved it. The coffee is excellent with great flavors and quality that really stand out. Service is top-tier, they're friendly, attentive, and consistent. The atmosphere is stylish and relaxed, making it a great spot to hang out, work, or unwind. Only issue was the amount of pride flags, but overall, its an easy place to come back to.
I'd give them 10 stars just for Trae, who took time to share some AMAZING advice on places to check out. The music vibe is fantastic and the avocado toast was delish but will have to check our Breakfast Quesadilla (recommended by Trae). Last, but certainly not least, check out the espresso martini was the best one here yet 🙌
Chase is awesome. His energy is contagious, and he makes everyone feel welcome the second they walk in. Great drinks, great vibes, and even better hospitality. Easily one of the best bartenders in Austin.
I had the greatest experience at this location! I stopped by mid day to do some studying and work and I was so well taken care of. Margaret specifically did an exceptional job making sure I was taken care of while I was doing my work. I will definitely visit again!
Welcoming coffee spot and bar at a major downtown corner with several tables inside and out under a shade awning. They offer both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, many coffee options, and are in easy walking distance of downtown attractions. There is paid street parking available on nearby streets.
My sister and I used to come here for chocolate martinis back when we were grad students up at UT circa 2010-2012. I just visited Austin again and was so glad to be able to revisit Halcyon! Halycon remains one of my all-time favorite cafe/eatery/bars! 🧡💖🧡💖. Thanks for the “Partly Stormy,” and for the memories of a younger, more hopeful me. ✨ I drank alone on the patio and remembered how much I loved 4th Street, and my UT denim bucket hat successfully worked as a “Do Not Disturb” sign for everyone except a Canadian guy in town for a conference. And he just wanted to explain why he was taking pictures of a really cool looking bike in the bike rack right below my seat. It was, indeed, a pretty cool bike.
I have a few things about Halcyon - 1) I can never spell it correctly when texting my friends to let them know am there reading, waiting, drinking, etc. and 2) I have been coming here for years that …
I stopped by Halcyon during the CAP10K Coffee Run, and it was a solid experience! Located in the Warehouse District in Austin, the vibe is bright and welcoming, perfect for hosting a community event.…
I stopped by Halcyon during the CAP10K coffee Run, and it was a solid experience! Located in the Warehouse District in Austin, the vibe is bright and welcoming, perfect for hosting a community even…
Great energy, great drag, great drinks! Visiting from out of town and had the very best time!
amazing experience, great food couldn't ask for a better brunch. Service was top notch as well
The drag brunch is out of this world! The performers and food is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend!
amazing experience, great food couldn't ask for a better brunch. service was top notch as well
amazing experience, great food couldn't ask for a better brunch. Service was top notch as well
The drag brunch is out of this world! The performers and food is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend!
What a cute special they have on Thursdays! You simply order at the bar and the service was pretty quick. The bartender was very helpful with drink selections. I had the matcha tini, it was so refr…
Service, Ambiance, and the drinks are Peak!!! Not to mention the fabulous staff! Chase and Les were extremely helpful and knowledgeable with their recommendations and service. Everything was top ti…
service, Ambiance, and the drinks are Peak!!! Not to mention the fabulous staff! Chase and Les were extremely helpful and knowledgeable with their recommendations and service. Everything was to…
Service, ambiance, and the drinks are Peak!!! Not to mention the fabulous staff! Chase and Les were extremely helpful and knowledgeable with their recommendations and service. Everything was top ti…
Go here. Just go. The vibes are riiiiiight, the staff is dope, and the coffee booze combo is serious quality. Leif knows how to make everything and is one of the coolest people you'll meet. Chase i…
Stopped by Halcyon with colleagues for happy hour. LOVED their "girl dinner" offering - Caesar salad, fries and espresso or dirty martini.
Coffee and chorizo burrito were good! Service was nice and very chill place. Recommend if in the area. Cappuccino coffee with caramel.
Great place for brunch! Quite possibly the best breakfast chorizo burrito I ever had and the espresso martinis are no joke!! New brunch menu roll out soon so check it out
Great place for brunch! Quite possibly the best breakfast chorizo burrito I ever had and the espresso martinis are no joke!! New brunch menu roll out soon so check it out
One of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had ... The Ole burrito!! Balanced perfectly between the eggs, beans, chorizo and potatoes. It's a must to check it out! Super nice employees right here…
Decided to stop by while waiting for a table at the nearby Roosevelt Room and had a very relaxing time. The vibe inside is definitely coffee shop first, bar second, and overall fairly chill. The seating space inside was large and accommodating, and drink service was very fast. I particularly liked the wall of liquors behind the bar, with a respectable selection regardless of where you go, and very respectable when considering the coffee shop environment. I'd recommend stopping by!
Halcyon is one of those downtown spots that works for almost anything—coffee in the afternoon, a casual meet-up, or cocktails later at night. The vibe is laid-back but still feels “downtown,” with plenty of seating and a solid patio for people-watching on 4th Street. Drinks are well-made, and it’s nice having food options too (the tabletop s’mores are a fun add-on if you’re hanging with friends). It can get busy on weekends, but overall it’s a dependable, easy choice when you want a relaxed bar-lounge feel without the club chaos.
Halcyon is such a cute little spot—part coffee shop, part cocktail bar, and all-around great vibes. I didn’t get a chance to try the food, but the atmosphere alone makes it worth the visit. Cozy, stylish, and perfect for hanging out, working, or just enjoying the scene. And the espresso martinis? Amazing. Smooth, balanced, and honestly some of the best I’ve had. Whether you’re in the mood for caffeine, cocktails, or just a chill place to unwind, Halcyon hits the mark.
Outstanding prices for downtown, happy hour Sunday is the best prices for drinks I've seen in any area of Austin. Has outdoor seating. Bartenders could be a bit quicker. Maybe stop talking and focus on getting drinks out.. No line and having to stand and wait 11 min and 9min for a drink is not good.. Doesn't seem long when writing this but stand and watch someone talk about whatever for just a few mins will be frustrating, 10min seems like forever..
So this place has been here for ever I feel & it looks it. The place could use a little polishing up. It round take much to make this place shine. Super chill vibe, they have done games you can play with like domino's battleship and cards. They have a full bar with some Cafe bites. I ordered their long Island coffee drink that has a limit of two. The first tasted pretty good and strong the second one I don't think the person knew how to make it. It tasted like regular Iced coffee. A $10 Iced coffee 😏 Hubby ordered an old fashioned with brandy he said it was pretty good. He also ordered a sandwich with a bag of potato chips. They have cute little smores kit if you want to have an interactive kind of experience. I've been to their newer location and have to say it's cozier here but a little less polished if you don't mind that than make sure to stop in
I've always had a good experience every time I've been here. The drinks and food that I've tried have all been pretty good. It's usually a lively, laid back atmosphere with helpful staff.
The sluggish barista/bartender seemed to want to be anywhere but working at this place. We were one of two tables occupying space. They have a full bar which may make things more lively in the evenin…
Still one of my fun bars downtown—great vibe and always a good time. That said, it could use a little extra attention: the patio fan hasn’t worked in a while, the inside could use a DEEP clean paired with a much needed AC filter change. With a bit more upkeep, this place could really shine again.
I wanted to try a new spot to get work done or read in between obligations. Claude AI recommended Halcyon based on my location & parameters. It seemed cozy from the photos.\n\nWhen I walked in it was…
The rating is for the customer service which was great. Food would be a 2. We tried the hummus plate, below average hummus with veggies. The French toast, my toddler did not touch it.. but for a quic…
The rating is for the customer service which was great. food would be a 2. We tried the hummus plate, below average hummus with veggies. The french toast, my toddler did not touch it.. but for a …
The rating is for the customer service which was great. Food would be a 2. We tried the hummus plate, below average hummus with veggies. The French toast, my toddler did not touch it.. but for a qu…
Honestly, ordered the avocado toast, got guac (like actual mashed guac with pico de gallo & jalapeño bits) on soggy white toast and it took 20 mins to come out. $14 insane! Nothing is made fresh, the barista was unenthused and said everything is prepped night before so even though they have an egg burrito on the menu they can’t make eggs as a side.
I do NOT know what is going on with the ladies working tonight on 2/15 but they were all incredibly rude to us. First of all the music is BLARING and the ladies were annoyed that we couldn't hear t…
Ordered an espresso but got a whole cup full of coffee. It seems to be a trend.. bad an new staf not prepared for their task. 3rd time in a week in different states that this happens. Just close the …
Ordered an espresso but got a whole cup full of coffee. It seems to be a trend.. bad an new staf not prepared for their task. 3rd time in a week in different states that this happens. Just close th…
coffee was good, but we waited 25 minutes for oatmeal, and another 15 minutes for a coffeecake muffin, which we only got when we reminded the service person of our order. A sign says that bakery i…
Coffee was good, but we waited 25 minutes for oatmeal, and another 15 minutes for a coffeecake muffin, which we only got when we reminded the service person of our order. A sign says that bakery i…
Coffee was good, but we waited 25 minutes for oatmeal, and another 15 minutes for a coffeecake muffin, which we only got when we reminded the service person of our order. A sign says that bakery i…
I have never been to a place with more rude employees than this one. I live nearby and wanted to like it. Just walked in there this morning and had the guy at the front just grumble at me "I'm busy. Not taking your order" without even looking up. This is the third time I've gotten some weird attitude after daring to step foot inside. Never again.
I’ve been coming to this coffee shop for since I moved to Austin, and it used to feel like my little safe space. The atmosphere was always warm and welcoming, thanks to the familiar faces behind the counter who made every visit feel personal. Unfortunately, it doesn’t feel the same anymore. With the old employees gone, the energy has shifted, and the aura that made this place so special is missing.
This place used to be one of my go-tos, but ever since the new management took over, the vibes have gone completely downhill. They also got rid of my favorite girl which is half the reason anyone came here On top of that, the food has gotten noticeably worse. I ordered the bulgogi steak sandwich and it was a huge disappointment. the meat was super chewy, tough, and honestly just tasted bad. Definitely not worth the price.
The real bad experience one could have just by seeing the outer appearance, I am sure would never come back here, just got betrayed by the name as was looking for coffee. The wait was real long for just coffees, secondly as waiting for the coffees went to the washroom the washroom which is not clean could have the worst and the upbeat kitchen ever. Just wonder their food how would it look after seeing the pictures uploaded. Their coffee was just a a regular one didn’t even taste well. Would never come back again.
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