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Espresso bars to try in Austin

Figure 8 serves its own roasts on Chicon Street, Fleet combines house coffee and guest beans in its tiny Webberville bar, and Houndstooth's North Lamar original puts the barista at the centre of the room. Start with espresso or a cortado.

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Espresso-led picks

Espresso is the main draw here, not just one lane on a broader menu.

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Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors in East Austin

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors

East Austin, Austin

Must Visit Open Late House Roaster Espresso-led Pour Over

A roaster-led Austin staple for precise espresso, filter coffee, retail beans, and a compact Chicon Street room.

Fleet Coffee in Webberville Road

Fleet Coffee

Webberville Road, Austin

Quick Stop House Roaster Espresso-led Pour Over

A small East Austin coffee bar for house-roasted espresso, Kalita pour-over, playful seasonal drinks and a short stop on Webberville Road.

Houndstooth Coffee in North Lamar / Rosedale

Houndstooth Coffee

North Lamar / Rosedale, Austin

Espresso-led Pour Over Open Late

Original North Lamar café for espresso, pour-over and a barista-centred counter, with pastries, take-home beans and a daily 7pm close.

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