Best Cafe in North University, Austin, TX

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Welcome to Barley Bean

Nestled within the live music capital of the world, the city of “keepin it weird”, we are the craft café concept. Dedicated to consistently blazing the frontier, serving the finest coffee, craft beer and healthy dining which consists of artisanal Pizza, panini, fresh smoothies and vegetable juices along with gourmet and specialty grocery. Whether you are catching up with friends, getting work done or just taking a breather, we offer the perfect mix of cozy and cool.

Food That Speaks for Itself

Our kitchen brings creativity and comfort to the same table — crafted with intention, served with style. Every dish carries that effortless Austin attitude: bold, real, and made to keep you coming back for more. Whether you’re here for breakfast, lunch, or a laid-back bite between, the flavor always feels fresh and full of character.

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Best Café Award (2018–2024)

Year after year, Barley Bean has been recognized as one of Austin’s standout cafés — a place where quality, creativity, and community come together. From 2018 through 2024, our commitment to great coffee, inspired food, and genuine hospitality has earned us the honor of being named a Best Café. It’s more than an award — it’s a reflection of the people, passion, and purpose that fuel everything we do.

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Get your Barley Bean favorites without missing a beat. Order directly from our website for easy pick-up or delivery — no lines, no wait, just the food and drinks you love, your way. Fast, simple, and always fresh from our kitchen to your hands.

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Every photo tells the story of flavor, craft, and a community that loves to gather around good food.

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Need Catering for Your Next Event?

Let us bring the flavor to your gathering. Whether it’s an office meeting, private celebration, or community event, our catering menu is designed to impress — fresh, stylish, and made with the same care you love in our café. Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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A Place For Everyone

Whether you’re here to study, catch up, or simply unwind. With the best coffee in the area, a warm atmosphere, and a menu made to match any mood, it’s more than a café — it’s your spot to slow down, connect, and enjoy the moment, one cup at a time.

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Stop by Barley Bean at 3600 South Lamar Boulevard or 2805 San Jacinto Boulevard in Austin and feel the local energy that makes our café a community favorite. Enjoy the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, relaxed spaces, and a menu crafted for good times and great conversations.

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What our guests are saying

I usually get the brown sugar iced latte and it's one of my favorites on their menu! The atmosphere almost always feels welcoming. Bella took my order a couple of times, and she was so kind. Will definitely be making Barley Bean a regular rotation when working from home :)

Kady L.

We visited Barley Bean Cafe Coffee for the first time as we had an offer through the offline app. We ordered a smoothie and two breakfast sandwiches. Everything tasted amazing, and the owner was very nice and friendly, he even gave us a sample of their cold brew, which was very good. We will definitely be going back again.

Brandon J.

This is a great neighborhood spot to hang out and work or visit with some friends. The brunch on the weekends has a special menu including the Croissant French Toast- soooo yummy you will come back just for that. Whoever does the music has a great sense of history and milestone music with classic RB to A Tribe Called Quest playing at just the right level that you can work and converse but still enjoy. It has all the coffee drinks you could want and a decent selection of craft beers and wines. Breakfast menu is proper!!