Houndstooth Coffee

One of the OGs in the “third-wave coffee” scene in Austin, Houndstooth has been around for well over a decade, in that time expanding to multiple locations across the city, but it all started in a small strip mall shop on North Lamar in Rosedale. Baristas take center stage here, set in the center of the shop on what feels like a stage doling out excellent espressos, pour-overs, and lattes topped with perfect little tulips. Houndstooth takes coffee seriously, and serves as one of the most reliable bets for a good morning pick-me-up, even if you have no idea what the f*ck “third-wave coffee” means.