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Bennu Coffee

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    This place is famous for their coffee. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Mashable
    "outlets that literally hang from the ceilings."(8 Tips)
    Shannan R.
    "... free) and the Scarlet Letter is my favorite drink."(3 Tips)
    Sameer S.
    "24 hours, great coffee, good food and somehow always quiet."(12 Tips)
    Edward H.
    "Awesome study spot if you can get a seat"(4 Tips)
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  • Geoff D.heart icon on user image
    Geoff DuncanSeptember 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Not a coffee drinker myself, but this is one of my favorite spots to hang in Austin. They serve lots of food, including breakfast tacos and pizza. Great place to study or get work done.
  • Josiah David C.heart icon on user image
    Josiah David ChapmanJanuary 19, 2018
    24 hour friendly service, excellent tea and coffee variety, and an array of local food offerings. Perfect place to study, catch up with friends, or grab a quality snack at any hour. Coffee is great!
  • Kyle J.heart icon on user image
    Kyle JamesJuly 19, 2016
    The BEST place for all-nighters. Don't get the Iced Bennu unless you plan to be up for awhile. Make sure to get here before the afternoon if you want a good study spot, it gets packed.
  • Taylor S.heart icon on user image
    Taylor StockettJanuary 12, 2016
    The Don Quixote is my favorite of specialty mocha menu. Student hangout! Open 24/7 with ample power outlets hanging from ceiling.
  • Mario G.
    Mario GuerraAugust 18, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    I usually spend plenty of time at Bennu and I have always found it to be a good study environment. I usually have plain coffee, espresso, or iced tea (good variety) and they have all been delicious.
  • Gigi 🎀
    Gigi 🎀March 28, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Cool place but usually packed so I only come here when I study late at night or in the summer. Their hot chocolate is delicious! 🍫
  • Aaron J.heart icon on user image
    Aaron JohnsonNovember 3, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    This is one of the top spots for 24hr coffee and studying! I highly recommend. The people and coffee are legit and awesome. Very indie and very Austin!
  • Matt J.
    Matt JohansenJuly 20, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Great cold brew. Vegan pizza surprisingly good. Migas tacos are awesome but go fast.
  • Ruth B.heart icon on user image
    Ruth BruhnNovember 4, 2014
    Great for studying, good selection of drinks and food, reasonable prices. Lots of comfortable seating and electrical outlets. Usually a spot open to study.
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkNovember 29, 2012
    This place is great for studying all night! But if you see an available seat, grab it; they're hard to get on weeknights!
  • Andrea K.
    Andrea KOctober 10, 2011
    The BEST 24 hour study spot in Austin! This place is quieter than Epoch, and the drinks are just as good (often better). Tons of outlets for your laptop. I'm always here cramming at midnight.
  • Jean N.
    Jean NicolasNovember 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I love their gourmet mochas they are delicious. Only thing I would like different is how LOUD the music is. If you ask them to turn it down they hardly acknowledge it. It's over all good though!
  • Amar M.
    Amar MDecember 9, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The best time to get a table for late-night studying is usually around 6-7pm when there is a change in the crowds from those going to dinner... to those that skip it to study.
  • Pedro S.
    Pedro Seguel VarasAugust 6, 2018
    Really nice place to work, exciting mocha menu. The raven was really tasty.
  • Jeremy B.
    Jeremy BarrettJune 15, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Inside is open mask 😷 up great morning pastry and muffins to go with their tacos and bomb coffee.
  • Kristen J.heart icon on user image
    Kristen JohnsonApril 14, 2015
    Great service and 24 hours. Free wifi and outlets available in all seats. Wish there was more seating because it's always packed
  • Seth T.heart icon on user image
    Seth TaplinDecember 22, 2016
    Lots and I mean lots of space to sit and work while enjoying your coffee. And no lack for outlets either. Three thumbs up!
  • Jiesu L.heart icon on user image
    Jiesu LeeAugust 29, 2016
    Always packed, but an amazing little spot with good coffee to get some work done if you can grab a seat!
  • Meri W.heart icon on user image
    Meri WilliamsFebruary 25, 2018
    Try the coffee specials, the mochas are awesome & inventive
  • Andres E.heart icon on user image
    Andres ElizondoJanuary 11, 2017
    If you can find a parking spot, you will be set for a long day of studying. I recommend the iced Great Gatsby with 3 shots of espresso.
  • Tom B.
    Tom BooneFebruary 13, 2015
    If you get there early enough, they serve up some great breakfast tacos from tacomex (off manor). 3.25 each.
  • Lady G.
    Lady GunterAugust 27, 2016
    Harvest cake and Texas Gold tea w honey for her. Iced Bennu (Sweet n Creamy) for me. 😊
  • Justin F.
    Justin FosterMay 21, 2013
    Funky hipster/student coffee shop. Reminds me a lot of a Portland coffee shop. Great original art and even better coffee.
  • Damiano S.
    Damiano SalseroSeptember 18, 2011
    Banana bread/Iced Bennu. Love the food/vibe...wish they'd turn down the music especially when they're playn this heavy grungy shit that's one would think is frickn inappropriate for a coffee shop! :-/
  • Tiff T.
    Tiff TingMarch 6, 2013
    Yes, you have power access even from tables in the middle of the room from the strips hanging from the ceiling.
  • RiemerResidential
    RiemerResidentialApril 3, 2013
    great laid back vibe, not sure why their spinach salad is so good but its amazing. scarlet letter is a favorite.
  • Shani S.heart icon on user image
    Shani SMarch 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Really great assortment of teas, coffee, vegan and gluten free goodies. I love my 'hood and I love Bennu.
  • Social N.
    Limited seating and parking, but great study spot. Many people toil away here, so it is comforting to see you aren't the only stressed out college student. Great pizza. Biscotti, meh. No free refills.
  • Jon B.
    Jon BOctober 14, 2014
    If you get there early enough, they serve up some killer bean, nopalito, and potato breakfast tacos.
  • Mashable
    MashableJune 5, 2010
    For late-night work, nothing beats Bennu. Open 24 hours, it has plenty of room, comfortable seating, tasty food and coffee, and outlets that literally hang from the ceilings. - Josh Catone
  • Theda S.
    Theda SandifordJanuary 2, 2012
    Try the Vanilla Latte - OMG, their vanilla lattes are delicious and you can't beat the free wi-fi and ample work space.
  • Wendy K.
    Wendy KalthoffJuly 6, 2014
    Great friendly baristas . We enjoyed frappes and the steamer. The sandwiches looked good as well.
  • Fernando L.
    Fernando LabastidaJuly 19, 2011
    These guys make an amazing iced Yerba Mate drink, otherwise known as Tereré in Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil. Try, it, you'll like it!
  • Shannan R.
    Shannan RiemerFebruary 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the vibe. Delicious salads(gluten free) and the Scarlet Letter is my favorite drink.
  • D'Ann F.
    D'Ann FaughtMay 16, 2010
    Be warned..if you order something simple like a caramel latte, they will suggest the Oliver Twist - it's good, but it comes out with a bunch of whipped cream, chocolate & caramel on top...dessert!!
  • Lisa
    LisaSeptember 14, 2015
    WiFi often sucks (well, what can you expect, it's always packed with people). Bring your own MiFi if you have one!
  • Aaron T.
    Aaron TerryAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The Cajun turkey sandwich is awesome. I've stopped in several times just for it alone.
  • Arif K.
    Arif KarimApril 21, 2012
    Curried chicken salad sandwich is unique and delicious. Try it with an ice cold Dublin dr. Pepper.
  • Jonathan L.
    Jonathan LOctober 7, 2012
    Iced Chai is my jam. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's satisfying when you're sitting on the couches at 4am.
  • Lisa W.
    Lisa WMay 13, 2012
    24 hour bad ass coffee shop. Hanging power outlets are a nice touch. During SXSW it was my home away from home for work.
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick ScottMay 30, 2016
    Solid coffee offerings and an excellent place to chill and enjoy them.
  • Ed C.
    Ed CormanyJune 17, 2012
    you have to walk across the interstate, past the cemetery, and through the low-rent district, but then: BOOM hipster haven.
  • Sameer S.
    Sameer SadhuSeptember 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    24 hours, great coffee, good food and somehow always quiet. Favourite coffee shop in Austin. Love it.
  • Matt E.
    Matt EngNovember 10, 2013
    tons of comfy seats and power outlets. they want you to stay!
  • Julia S.heart icon on user image
    Julia SFebruary 15, 2015
    Great prices. People come here to work. No two chairs alike.
  • Aryan H.heart icon on user image
    Aryan HedayatiDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Arguably the best 24 hour coffee place in town. Good for studying since it's so cozy.
  • Loku Austin
    Loku AustinJune 2, 2012
    Outlets hanging from the ceiling, free wifi, and open 24-hours... This is where you take care of business. More info: http://bit.ly/KjPteg
  • Crew
    CrewApril 30, 2015
    Plenty of plugs and seating. Free Wi-Fi, password not required. Read more
  • Slaton W.
    Slaton WhatleyOctober 5, 2011
    Great iced coffee with crushed ice! Definitely a haven for hipsters but a chill place nonetheless
  • Phaz E.heart icon on user image
    Phaz EroSeptember 18, 2015
    Perfect mix of students, freelance pros, lawyers consulting angry divorcees, and tinder hook ups.
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