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Idlewild Coffee

Coffee shop · Austin

4.9 · 78 reviews Google
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About Idlewild Coffee

Idlewild Coffee offers a quiet, aesthetic retreat in downtown Austin, nestled within the SXSW building near the Capitol. This welcoming cafetería provides an excellent environment for telework or relaxing with friends, featuring spacious seating and real mugs that elevate every sip. Customers praise...

Idlewild Coffee offers a quiet, aesthetic retreat in downtown Austin, nestled within the SXSW building near the Capitol. This welcoming cafetería provides an excellent environment for telework or relaxing with friends, featuring spacious seating and real mugs that elevate every sip. Customers praise their consistent, bold coffee and high-quality ceremonial matcha, including thoughtful options like strawberry matcha. The friendly staff ensures a pleasant experience for everyone, from solo diners to small groups. With convenient curbside pickup and full accessibility, Idlewild stands out as a clean, professional space where great drinks meet a calm vibe, making it a favorite spot for breakfast or afternoon breaks in the city.

What Customers Say About Idlewild Coffee

Idlewild Coffee is highly praised for its excellent coffee, matcha, and friendly staff, especially Wade, Jared, Mary, and Morgan. Customers appreciate the quiet, clean atmosphere, making it ideal for work or relaxation. The quality matcha and unique drinks are frequently mentioned.

Popular Dishes

caramel apple matcha strawberry matcha latte chai with oat milk peppermint matcha

Best For

Solo Dining Business Casual Locals Tourists

Tip: Visit the location inside the SXSW building for a quiet and clean environment, perfect for teleworking or reading. Try their matcha and enjoy the real mugs and cups.

Features

📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌅 Breakfast Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet Trendy

What to see nearby

Wahrenberger House
Heritage
A 46m

Wahrenberger House

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The John Wahrenberger House
Heritage
A 58m

The John Wahrenberger House

edificio

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Christianson-Leberman Home
Heritage
A 113m

Christianson-Leberman Home

edificio

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Adams-Ziller House
Heritage
A 116m

Adams-Ziller House

edificio

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Goodman Building
Heritage
A 133m

Goodman Building

edificio

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Mauthe-Myrick Mansion
Heritage
A 176m

Mauthe-Myrick Mansion

edificio

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Explore the area around Idlewild Coffee

Idlewild Coffee is located in Austin, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Wahrenberger House (A 46m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • The John Wahrenberger House (A 58m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Christianson-Leberman Home (A 113m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Adams-Ziller House (A 116m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Goodman Building (A 133m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Mauthe-Myrick Mansion (A 176m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Carrington-Covert House (A 223m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas

Other Points of Interest

  • Statue of Liberty Replica Monument (A 194m) — outdoor replica of the Statue of Liberty, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas
  • Texas World War II Memorial (A 197m) — War memorial in Austin, Texas, U.S.
  • Texas Pioneer Woman Monument (A 230m) — outdoor memorial commemorating the pioneer women of Texas, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas

Data from Wikidata

Frequently asked questions about Idlewild Coffee

Idlewild Coffee is located at 1400 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, Austin.
Near Idlewild Coffee you can find points of interest such as Wahrenberger House, The John Wahrenberger House, Christianson-Leberman Home, Adams-Ziller House.
Idlewild Coffee offers coffee_shop cuisine.
Idlewild Coffee has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Idlewild Coffee offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Idlewild Coffee based on customer reviews are: caramel apple matcha, strawberry matcha, latte, chai with oat milk, peppermint matcha.
Idlewild Coffee is ideal for solo dining, business dining, casual dining, locals, tourists.
Idlewild Coffee is highly praised for its excellent coffee, matcha, and friendly staff, especially Wade, Jared, Mary, and Morgan. Customers appreciate the quiet, clean atmosphere, making it ideal for work or relaxation. The quality matcha and unique drinks are frequently mentioned.
Visit the location inside the SXSW building for a quiet and clean environment, perfect for teleworking or reading. Try their matcha and enjoy the real mugs and cups.
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Idlewild Coffee Austin Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Ki Rendon

I went to this place on a Friday afternoon to get some work done, such a great decision! The vibe is so perfect here! It was quiet, not busy at all and so aesthetic! I ended up ordering the peppermint matcha which came in such a cute mug! They don’t charge for alternative milks which is so rare, highly recommend this place in downtown Austin!

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Alyssa M

Friendly staff, cool setting, & unique drink options! Really enjoyed the chai with oat milk! Highly recommend ☺️

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Kidd of the World

Really cool and trendy coffee bar with a smile! The coffee is just right - not too weak and not really sweet creamers, just good bold coffee. Great place to chill and start the morning.

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Con

I just love how good their coffee is!! Hot or iced, the taste and the art has been solid and consistent every time I went. This one is tucked in the SXSW building near the capitol. I like the other location as well. Besides the coffee itself, I would come here for quiet time of reading as there are a lot of spaces in the lobby area and not that busy in the early morning. Highly recommend!!

M
Max Barlow

Exceptional hidden gem oasis downtown Wonderful spot to get work done with plenty of outlets Gorgeous views of the old oak trees outside

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ROCHELLE VAZQUEZ

I love idlewild! Their coffee is smooth and they have ceremonial matcha. It’s a nice place to telework. They recently got new ceramics so if you have to to drink your coffee or matcha there, I recommend.

J
John Byrd

Best coffee shop near the capitol or UT. Excellent vibe, great coffee, and awesome people. A must try at either location (SXSW building or no comply skate shop).

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Betty And Charlie

WADE. JARED. MARY. MORGAN ICONS OF THE COFFEE INDUSTRY. Don’t sleep on them.

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Colum FT

Yummy ! Great coffee & pastries . The coffee shop is hidden within an office building

Ki Rendon
Ki Rendon

I went to this place on a Friday afternoon to get some work done, such a great decision! The vibe is so perfect here! It was quiet, not busy at all and so aesthetic! I ended up ordering the peppermint matcha which came in such a cute mug! They don’t charge for alternative milks which is so rare, highly recommend this place in downtown Austin!

Alyssa M
Alyssa M

Friendly staff, cool setting, & unique drink options! Really enjoyed the chai with oat milk! Highly recommend ☺️

Kidd of the World
Kidd of the World

Really cool and trendy coffee bar with a smile! The coffee is just right - not too weak and not really sweet creamers, just good bold coffee. Great place to chill and start the morning.

Con
Con

I just love how good their coffee is!! Hot or iced, the taste and the art has been solid and consistent every time I went. This one is tucked in the SXSW building near the capitol. I like the other location as well. Besides the coffee itself, I would come here for quiet time of reading as there are a lot of spaces in the lobby area and not that busy in the early morning. Highly recommend!!

ROCHELLLE VAZQUEZ
ROCHELLLE VAZQUEZ

I love idlewild! Their coffee is smooth and they have ceremonial matcha. It’s a nice place to telework. They recently got new ceramics so if you have to to drink your coffee or matcha there, I recommend.

John Byrd
John Byrd

Best coffee shop near the capitol or UT. Excellent vibe, great coffee, and awesome people. A must try at either location (SXSW building or no comply skate shop).

Betty And Charlie
Betty And Charlie

WADE. JARED. MARY. MORGAN ICONS OF THE COFFEE INDUSTRY. Don’t sleep on them.

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Nikki haws

Love the latte here delicious, vibes are cool, relax & chill. Excellent working environment or just hang out and talk. Everyone was so pleasant. Super clean and friendly staff! Highly recommend

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Stasia Leyton

Love this spot. Super quiet and clean, great staff, excellent drinks, and they have real mugs and cups for the beverages. Spots near the capitol tend to be grab-and-go and disposable cups only, so I really appreciate having a place where I can sit and enjoy a few minutes alone with a drink and not be moving. They also host fun food pop-ups, which is a nice treat for the area.

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Cooper Raterink

Wade is a knowledgeable and kind barista who did not mock my order even though it was a bit unusual

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Michael Smith

This place is stashed inside the SXSW building, just off the capitol grounds across from the chili parlor. By far the best coffee on offer in the area.

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Taifa Harris

Great coffee! Wonderful customer service. Everyone is so nice and the place is so nice

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Ashley Kopcho

Really good matcha. They whisk it and use good quality matcha. I got strawberry matcha with almond milk. (I usually don’t get flavored matcha because they are usually too sweet but I asked for just a little sweet and they did it perfectly! Matcha with a hint of strawberry). I also got the almond buckwheat cake and it is so delicious! The sxsw headquarters is also pretty cool

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Nathan Craig

Great staff, some guy named wade was cracking good jokes and slinging delightful drinks

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Alex Raterink

The guy behind the counter is a bit weird but cute, and the coffee is phenomenal

Cooper Raterink
Cooper Raterink

Wade is a knowledgeable and kind barista who did not mock my order even though it was a bit unusual

Nathan Craig
Nathan Craig

Great staff, some guy named wade was cracking good jokes and slinging delightful drinks

Alex Raterink
Alex Raterink

The guy behind the counter is a bit weird but cute, and the coffee is phenomenal

Michael Smith
Michael Smith

This place is stashed inside the SXSW building, just off the capitol grounds across from the chili parlor. By far the best coffee on offer in the area.

SumanaReddy Gudoor
SumanaReddy Gudoor

Loved the caramel apple matcha! Very good quality matcha

Nikki haws
Nikki haws

Love the latte here delicious, vibes are cool, relax & chill. Excellent working environment or just hang out and talk. Everyone was so pleasant. Super clean and friendly staff! Highly recommend

Taifa Harris
Taifa Harris

Great coffee! Wonderful customer service. Everyone is so nice and the place is so nice

Ashley Kopcho
Ashley Kopcho

Really good matcha. They whisk it and use good quality matcha. I got strawberry matcha with almond milk. (I usually don’t get flavored matcha because they are usually too sweet but I asked for just a little sweet and they did it perfectly! Matcha with a hint of strawberry). I also got the almond buckwheat cake and it is so delicious! The sxsw headquarters is also pretty cool

Stasia Leyton
Stasia Leyton

Love this spot. Super quiet and clean, great staff, excellent drinks, and they have real mugs and cups for the beverages. Spots near the capitol tend to be grab-and-go and disposable cups only, so I really appreciate having a place where I can sit and enjoy a few minutes alone with a drink and not be moving. They also host fun food pop-ups, which is a nice treat for the area.

Megan E
Megan E

Thankful to have found this little coffee bar in the lobby of SxSW building. Just started working in this section of downtown and the coffee pickings are slim (and not very good). But then I saw a sign, and followed that coffee sign to Idlewild. I ordered the most basic thing on the menu “medium coffee w/ a splash of oat milk.” I know the coffee was great because when I got home from work, I bragged about how “I had a good cup of coffee, today.” The service was straightforward and warm, and the price was also fair. I look forward to trying more things here. I also heard the breakfast tacos are good.

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Mak !

Nice coffee place in the SXSW center lobby. Some good options to choose from. I went there because Austinite Passport and it was good. There is lot of street parking available near by. Nice place to concentrate and also to hangout with friends. Will retun here again.

Mak !
Mak !

Nice coffee place in the SXSW center lobby. Some good options to choose from. I went there because Austinite Passport and it was good. There is lot of street parking available near by. Nice place to concentrate and also to hangout with friends. Will retun here again.

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Catrynth

Fine overall. Flies in the pastry area all the time, but staff is usually friendly. They do not have a lot of options and it’s quite tiny.

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Howard Boggs

Coffee was pretty good, don't think it's a 4.9 that Google rates it.

Howard Boggs
Howard Boggs

Coffee was pretty good, don't think it's a 4.9 that Google rates it.

Catrynth
Catrynth

Fine overall. Flies in the pastry area all the time, but staff is usually friendly. They do not have a lot of options and it’s quite tiny.

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Highly Rated
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in
🚗 Curbside Pickup

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚗 Curbside Pickup

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Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
Closed
Rating
4.9/5
💬 Reviews
78
🌐 Website
idlewildcoffee.com

Amenities

📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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