The Hideout Coffee House

During my stay at the Aloft and Element building, I discovered this coffee shop conveniently located next to Carolines. If you're in a hurry and find the coffee line at Aloft to be quite long, this coffee shop is an excellent alternative. I personally enjoyed their lattes on two separate occasions, and they consistently impressed me with their quality. My fellow travelers also gave high praise to the nitro coffee. The ambiance here is truly remarkable, with captivating wall paintings and a perfect atmosphere for hiding out and getting work done. It's a hidden gem worth visiting.

It was nice to be able to leave my business cards at the table. I’m a guide of the earth. I do dragon magic (oops my ship went down on earth to see you - Hi). That’s all I had.

Stopped in during our walk around the city. Coffee was good, service was flexible and fast, and they have a good variety of syrups and flavors.

A wonderful hidden little gem. A nice relaxing atmosphere, some soft jazz music, great tea and latte. Had the bacon egg and cheese breakfast burrito and enjoyed every bite. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a nice casual relaxing bite to eat. The staff was very courteous and friendly. Worth the visit for sure.

A nice little coffee shop in the heart of downtown Austin. We stopped in for a little dessert and hot chocolate. While the hot chocolate was delicious and the cupcake and cheesecake were great, what stood out was the service of the young man behind the counter.
He provided us with great service. He was friendly and went the extra mile with other customers as well. He offered information about relevant sites to see nearby.

There's no cashew milk,
the barista is allergic.
Not to the cashew,
but a toxic liquid the cashew grew up in.
I've got friends like that,
so I understand.

We tried 2 specialty house drinks, and both were delicious. The first was an iced hideout hazelnut with oat milk. It was so creamy and delicious. It was not super sweet and was very well balanced. A little sweeter was the iced raspberry riot with oat milk. It was also very refreshing and deliciously velvety in the mouth with a fruit forward pop of flavor that finishes in a delicate, lingering burst of sweetness.

Great cappuccino! Not burnt and very balanced ratio of milk to espresso. Service was fast (around noon on weekday). Thanks for saving me from hotel coffee.

Friendly staff. Great coffee and food. CBD is an optional add-on. I recommend the pesto sandwich and the cheesecake.

Absolutely Excellent! Atmosphere in the morning was subtly festive and relaxed with folksy holiday music.

Had the Hideout Hazelnut Latte before work (great quality and not too sweet!), with a Gluten Free coffee cake (yummy!).

I came by for a hot tea in the evening. Customer service was excellent both in the morning and evening: Will absolutely come back the next time I'm in town.

Thanks!

Great coffee, friendly and fast service.
My soy lattee tasted great and wasn't too pricey.
Keep in mind, you can't walk in to order but need to place your oder by the window. They only have two tables to sit outside and eat at - if you end up ordering food. Didn't get any pastry items but they looked great.

Their house drinks are excellent hot or iced and they have the best breakfast tacos in a 3 block radius! Wait times can be occasionally long but it's worthwhile.

Favorite coffee shop in Austin! The baristas are so incredibly patient and kind; the nitro cold brew here is amazing. We’ll always come back for the cozy and warm atmosphere.

Perfect coffee shop, service was great! It was my first time there and the barista listened to what I wanted and made a suggestion that was spot on. Coffee was great, food was delish! Great atmosphere, people were so friendly!

This was the first local coffee shop I visited when I moved to Austin five years ago. They know my name, my favorite drinks and make me feel like part of the community. The coffee is good, the building is great and I love to catch the occasional improv show.

Great place to grab a quick breakfast. The coffee and the food is very delicious and the pruces are just right! I also really liked the fact that the barista made cute latte art design on my coffee, it was a nice touch that makes you feel great. I highly recommend this spot, you will not be disappointed.

Excellent cafe with super friendly and laidback staff. Large selection of hot & cold coffee and alcohol drinks. Perfect location on the mighty Congress Avenue.
Bonus: An Improv theatre inside 🎭 (tickets sold here too)

Caramel + hazelnut latte was good 🤍

Lovely staff and charming place retaining the aura of coffee shops from a bygone era, with warm wood and art on the wall from local artists and potted plants to give out a cozy vibe

Loved this place. The coffee wasn’t overwhelming, it was just right. The staff is friendly and it shows they enjoy their job. The music was SPOT ON! Never have I ever heard so many favorites in one sitting. The atmosphere was very calm and enjoyable. Definitely worth the visit!