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Progress Coffee

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Scion AdvisorJuly 27, 2011
Nestled between the East side and downtown neighborhoods, this coffeehouse is a great place to catch up with friends or get some work done. It's a nice place to stop en route to the Hope Farmer's Mark Read more
Austin 360March 29, 2012
Situated in the 501 Studios, Progress Coffee serves up organic, fair-trade coffee and foods. You’ll spot many of East Austin’s creatives hacking away on laptops and sipping a cup of joe.
Dub AcademyJanuary 29, 2013
Good place to get your head on right before starting your class at Dub Academy!! If your not a student stop by and check us out, we are right down the sidewalk!
Josh LloydJanuary 12, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Must try a DD! Very relaxing. Don't know what that is? Go in their bathroom right after someone else, drop your drawers, & sit down. Take your time, now! You will experience...the Dump in the Dark.
Matthew GordonFebruary 28, 2013
Good coffee and reasonable power, but the wifi is unreliable. If you need a persistent connection, look elsewhere or bring your own.
iLuvtra1ls POctober 27, 2010
nice boutique coffee shop with talented baristas. my latte was perfect n even gave me an extra shot! worth the short walk! small b'fast menu but good.
Chris RobertsonApril 24, 2013
2.7 My favorite of the not quite right milk/coffee v cup size ratio. Willing to work worth them.
Craig ForsterAugust 16, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Great coffee, and great simple breakfasts. Also conveniently located right next to I-35 for the commuters like myself.
Frank BurnsOctober 11, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Just be aware that for every hip creative professional, or hip bum in here, there's two real estate developers doing a deal to change the neighborhood. Hear them?
Adobe SXSWMarch 9, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Just a short walk away from the ACC. The coffee is fair trade, organic and custom roasted by hand in small batches. Enjoy a few minutes of fresh air on your way to a proper caffeine fix. Read more
Cesar TorresJune 13, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Jalapeño breakfast biscuit (made in-house daily) with avocado and an Americano will start off your morning right.
A.T. FoutyJune 26, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Try the jalapeño & cheddar biscuit. It comes w/ egg+cheese, but you have to spring for the bacon. It's a must!
Igor OmerbegovicDecember 28, 2012
Cappuccino is amazing. Get a moodini or a caprese, sit outside and enjoy the view.
Chrysanthe TenentesSeptember 15, 2011
If the barista likes you, he might offer you a splash of Mexican vanilla in your iced coffee. SAY YES!
George HMay 26, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Their lemonade is lemony goodness!
Cassel KrollMarch 16, 2011
Great coffee. Amazing biscuits. Go for the Jalapeño Cheddar. If you don't you'll really miss out.
Oracle Marketing CloudMarch 9, 2012
They make a strong cup of Joe as well as a mean egg and cheese biscuit sandwich.
Ilya BMarch 7, 2013
The yogurt granola is really good!
JenniferDecember 11, 2011
Tons of parking by the train tracks during the day, but if you bike, you'll get more karma points.
H FrambachMarch 15, 2011
Would go here a lot more if they had a gluten free bfast menu. Even if it was just sliced meat + cheese!
jake furstMarch 9, 2011
Good coffee, free wifi, nice vibe, bananatown breakfast biscuits* (*no actual bananas in said biscuits)
Magnus StrangeJuly 11, 2012
I have yet to get a good mocha here. People are friendly though.
Felix JacominoJune 20, 2013
Iced Lightning & bacon, egg n cheese biscuit are both great!
Rob RessmannMarch 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the 5th St. Turkey sandwich. The rosemary habanero jelly provides a nice twang.
Chrysanthe TenentesMarch 14, 2012
Iced coffee with a splash of Mexican vanilla, jalapeno breakfast biscuit sandwich with avocado. Sit on the porch.
Anna MorganSeptember 1, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Best cold-brewed coffee and white-chocolate-chip-macadamia cookies on the planet. A well-designed haven of east-side culture and design.
Bon Appetit MagazineMarch 9, 2010
Bon Appétit named this Eastside spot one of our Top 10 Best Boutique Coffee Shops. With Owl Tree coffee and fresh biscuits, it’s the best hangout in town.
Magnus StrangeJuly 13, 2012
Make sure if you come in the morning you have mosquito repellent!
DianaApril 12, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Breakfast is 50% off before 8:30 with the purchase of a drink!
Caleb EubanksApril 26, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Iced white mocha is awesome. Get a breakfast biscuit on a crossaint, you wont regret it
Gregory HoffmeisterMarch 11, 2013
Jalapeño biscuit breakfast sandwich is delicious
Matt GlazerMay 27, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Grab a breakfast biscut but add turkey and put it on a croisant. You won't be disappointed.
Jorge ReyesJuly 20, 2013
Noticing coffee shops in Austin are nothing special :/ this place has better coffee than most though!
Katie NaranjoMarch 24, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Ok, get my favorite drink: iced latte with caramel & hazelnut. It is amazing.
Eric SauterDecember 13, 2012
Mind boggling breakfast sandwich on habanero biscuit.
Chrysanthe TenentesSeptember 15, 2011
Jalapeño cheddar biscuit breakfast sandwich. Add tomato and avocado.
Nate McGuireJanuary 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
They fresh roast their own coffee in Austin!
Jason DOctober 7, 2012
Soy milk is $0.50 extra. They used to have vegan snacks, but no more. Grumpy wait staff. Did they get new management since a year ago? Either way, I won't be back.
Rob RessmannApril 8, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The oatmeal is great. Apples, raisins, almonds and steamed milk. Yummers!
Rachel WenzlerJune 19, 2011
Not the best chai I've ever had. Crappy drinking straws but I do love the 5th Street Turkey!
Phil WestFebruary 18, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Gold Beach CD Release Party on Feb. 25 -- you can listen to the CD now at the listening station by the counter.
Neven SimpsonJuly 1, 2012
Careful, they close at 5 on Sunday's. Iced lightening, seriously sweet, but seriously good.
SarahMay 4, 2013
Sandwiches are way overpriced for what you get and the drinks are only meh. With so many choices in Austin, I'd pass on coming here again.
Ian FitzpatrickMarch 13, 2013
They put this genius shot of Mexican vanilla in the ice coffee...
Lucy ShayMarch 19, 2011
Must try iced toddy w Mexican vanilla! Sxsw must!
Michael MillerFebruary 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Make sure to get a punch card, that way you can claim your free drinks.
Katie CookSeptember 9, 2009
One of the best places to get coffee in Austin. Very laid back and centrally located.
Adam LeedyJanuary 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
breakfast food is delicious. but damn the espresso drinks are horrible.
Robert RoweSeptember 29, 2010
...great music, great coffee, great food, great ambiance, wonderful people! Taste the Samson's Lox... Read more
ScioniQCityApril 28, 2012
Raise your City iQ: Every season, Progress Coffee gives away a $500 gift card! Read more

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