Certified by Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea • Jul 26, 2026
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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers indulgent, real ingredient focused drinks with a global influence inspired by our founder's love of food & beverages and driven by their creativity. Enjoy a fresh-pressed Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha from our classic coffee menu. Or a unique, signature drink like Creme Caramel, Dreamy Cold Brew, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Thai Iced Tea or Frozen Strawberry Bliss. Our extensive premium tea selection includes Pomegranate Green, Oolong, Chai, Imperial Black, Matcha, and herbal teas. Try our fresh, classic café fare of decadent pastries & desserts, delicious sandwiches, frozen drinks & more. Join us at the cafe to relax, work or meet with others in our warm, inviting neighborhood coffeehouse.
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Dine-inAvailable
DeliveryAvailable
TakeoutAvailable
Accepts reservationsNot available
Requires appointmentNot available
Credit cardAvailable
DebitAvailable
Mobile paymentsAvailable
Cash onlyNot available
Accepts checksNot available
Curbside pickupAvailable
Drive-throughNot available
BreakfastAvailable
LunchAvailable
DinnerAvailable
VegetarianAvailable
VeganAvailable
RestroomAvailable
Onsite servicesAvailable
Free parking lotAvailable
Free street parkingAvailable
Paid parking lotAvailable
Paid street parkingAvailable
Valet parkingNot available
Welcomes familiesAvailable
Kid friendlyAvailable
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
Location
Certified by Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea • Jul 26, 2026
Certified by Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea • Jul 26, 2026
Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Products & Services
1 list · 76 items
Explore offerings from Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea on 316 West 12th Street in Austin, with popular classic coffee, select teas, cold brew coffee, and signature coffee available at this location.
Products
76 items
Classic Coffee
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea coffees are grown around the world from Latin America to Asia. We only use the highest quality arabica beans which are custom blended & roasted to bring out the best in the beans' flavor, body, & acidity
Our founders, Wei & Lisa, grew up with many wonderful teas and used their knowledge & Asian heritage to select unique & exquisite-tasting teas from as far as China, Japan, India, S. Africa & Egypt.
Herbal Naturally sweet & pleasantly fruity South African red tea. All natural mandarin orange flavors makes this tea pleasantly fruity and sweet. All herbal - no caffeine.
Rich chocolate milkshake made with ice cream & chocolate.
Napali Brew
Inspired by the sandy beaches of Hawaii's Napali Coast. Vanilla ice cream, espresso & hazelnut syrup, topped with housemade whipped cream. A taste of tropical paradise.
Golden pretzel dough surrounds smoked turkey & aged provolone.
Reviews
4.6
241 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
8
2 stars
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1 star
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ANDREW HOLMES
1 day ago
5.0
It was a very clean coffee shop.
The only thing that was odd I walked in before they closed at 2pm and they said the espresso machine was already cleaned. Granted I walked on very close to closing but should be able to get the item ordered.
SM
Steel Magnolia
Jul 17, 2026
5.0
We came in from Los Angeles and I met up with a friend at the cutest coffee shop, and we were there at least half a day!
I love that they have all sorts of games that you can play while you enjoy your fare. The staff was very personable and the vibe was super chill. The food was average but a nice variety. It’s definitely a place to have a nice conversation and not feel rushed or that it’s too loud.
SP
sunitha pradeep
Jun 6, 2026
5.0
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is an awesome spot to study, catch up with your friends, or a quick grab and go! We loved the jasmine tea, but our favorite pastry was the spinach feta pretzel. 10/10 ⭐️ will be our go-to when downtown!
SK
Sravanthi Kantamneni
Jun 6, 2026
5.0
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is one of the best coffee spots in Austin! The location is convenient, the ambiance is warm and inviting, and everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The drinks were flavorful, the pastries were excellent, and the quality was outstanding. What impressed us most was the friendly and attentive customer service that made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Highly recommend for great coffee, tasty treats, and a relaxing atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back! ☕😊
JK
Jayanth Krishna
Jun 6, 2026
5.0
Excellent place, great location and great assortment of food and drinks. The spinach feta pretzel melt is something that truly melts in your mouth. The house blend which was medium dark roast with 100% Arabica was a delight to go with it.
There are board games too in case you need a mental refresh.
Finally 1 hour free parking too.
Will keep going back!!
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Where does Sweetwaters' coffees and teas come from?
Sweetwaters coffees are grown around the world from Latin America to Asia. We only use the highest quality arabica beans which are custom blended & roasted to bring out the best in the beans' flavor, body, & acidity. Our founders, Wei & Lisa, grew up with many wonderful teas and used their knowledge & Asian heritage to select unique & exquisite-tasting teas from as far as China, Japan, India, S. Africa & Egypt.
Is Sweetwaters coffee and tea fair trade and/or organic?
Sweetwaters offers several Fair Trade and organic coffees such as our Midnight Blend, Arbor Ypsi Blend, Red Moon, and various seasonal coffees. Our teas are whole-leaf teas. We use premium real ingredients for specialty teas such as Matcha, Chai, Thai Iced Tea, Ginger Lemon Tea, & Ginger Raspberry Tea
Can you order Sweetwaters’ coffee or tea online?
Download the Sweetwaters app at the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Many options for online ordering; Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea website, DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats, Postmates, and eZcater.
What types of pastries and desserts are available at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
Blueberry Scones, Cinnamon Scones, CranOrange Scones, Chocolate Croissants, Butter Croissants, Bagels, Lemon Bars, Mini French Donuts, Macarons, Joy Nut Bars, Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Charlie Brownies, Carrot Cake, OMG Chocolate Cake, Tiramisu.
What kind of specialty coffee and tea drinks can you get at Sweetwaters?
Yes, we can host your events in-cafe, in our courtyard, or on a rooftop overlooking the Capitol building.
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