#6 Summer Moon Coffee

3115 S 1st St 1 B, Austin, TX 78704

Phone: 512-804-1665

I’m sure it’s happened to all of us coffee fanatics at least once in our lifetimes. We spend the night in a hotel and the next morning realize that their morning coffee is sub-par at best. Well, since you’re reading this article and you happen to be in Austin, we have you covered. There is an absolutely amazing little coffee bar located on the corner of 1st street and Park right in downtown Austin that will blow your mind. The place is called Summer Moon Coffee and is a must experience while in Austin.

Summer Moon’s wood fired coffee is just about as unique of a coffee spot as you will ever find. One June 27, 2002, they began as a small coffee bar with some of the best coffee in town. The experienced owners then decided to get into coffee roasting to make their product even better. In order to do this, they handmade their own wood-fired coffee roaster. This large roaster combines brick, fire, and wood to craft custom coffee roasts. Now bear in mind that this roaster is one of a kind. It’s not commercially made and there is no other like it so you know that your morning coffee will be a completely unique experience. In order to roast the beans they use to make your cup of Joe in the morning, it takes 3 people per day just to make them perfect. When you get to Summer Moon, be sure to ask for some of their moon milk creamer as well. It’s very rich in sugar and deliciousness and makes their coffee even better. Try one of their breakfast tacos too, they are perfect for a morning snack.

In a morning rush like most of us? They recently implemented an online ordering system so you can order your selection, swing by the store, and be out within minutes. It’s really very convenient. The place does get a little busy at times as their coffee tastes so good but seating is generally not an issue. They even have an outdoor patio for large groups but it seems like they could fit 100 or so people inside the store at any given time. Get some work or homework done while enjoying your coffee at Summer Moon as well. Their Wi-Fi works great and it’s completely free.

Coffee snobs are really picky about their coffee. There are a huge number of shops in the area but Summer Moon really sets the bar pretty high. They have even opened up another location in Buda for those that live nearby. Be sure to get some wood fired coffee at least once on your adventures in Austin. Summer Moon just gets it right.