Epoch Coffee,

221 West North Loop Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751

"Where to start? Epoch is one of the few businesses in Austin that I have stood by since I moved here almost 6 years ago. There is a charm to everything that goes on here. The occasional community events, the characters you’ll meet, the music on the speakers, these are all things you’ll only find at Epoch. The baristas are all super nice, so be nice to them. They tend to know a lot about the menu and various coffee beans being sold, so feel free to ask questions! Students are often here during the school year, especially on weekends, so be prepared for busy on those days. There’s a lot to be said about the coffee. As someone who usually only gets espresso drinks, the extraction and foam skills are almost always perfect. I also highly recommend the iced half-mojo, a tremendous sweet drink that is halved with cold brew. It’s perfect for getting focused on whatever you’re working on. Sometimes the place is too busy to adequately use the wifi and sometimes the music may not be your cup of tea, but all of that just makes this place human and unique, in a city of too many boring coffee shops. If you come here often, you’ll learn to love each barista and they’ll learn to love you back. I appreciate Epoch for staying open 24/7, keeping a space for anyone to visit when they need a place to go. The very few times I’ve seen someone causing a problem, being hateful, or generally being a nuisance, they’ve been quickly asked to leave. I also appreciate them for hosting community events: open mic’s, clothing donations, and overdose prevention workshops. All is this is only boosted by the fact there are other locations not too far away that have their own charm, and the coffee is superb at every one. Go give it a try!"

"This place has potential, but the cold brew was quite weak / mostly tasted like milk and water. The use of small ice cubes dilutes the coffee even faster. That being said, the space is warm and inviting, and being open 24 hours makes it seem like a nice place to get some work done."

"The service was not great. The guy who helped us was rude, and uncaring, and rushed us to make a decision. The dessert selection was not appealing. I would recommend looking at the dessert area first before you purchase. The cold brew coffee was regular and Horchata Blended was not good - too much cinnamon. The atmosphere was chilled."

"Came here to have morning coffee. We had a latte and an iced latte. Dine-in drinkware was nice. I liked my latte and my wife's iced latte was fine but maybe iced wasn't the best choice since it was pretty cold inside. Service was friendly, atmosphere was pleasant, and there were inviting and comfy seats inside and ample seating outside. Almost missed the place because I didn't see a business sign on the building--but I did spot their sign by the road. Parking was easy, though. Nice coffee shop."