For students and freelancers alike, work and cafes go hand in hand. The beginning of September means that school is back in session and work is gearing up for a new quarter. Lots of buzzy new coffee shops popped up since the previous coffee map, like Cuvee and Radio Coffee and Beer. Here's the latest and greatest on where to caffeinate while hunched over a laptop (or maybe a book).
— Nadia Chaudhury
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Austin's Best Coffee Shops, Fall 2014

1. Radio Coffee & Beer
Austin, TX 78704
South Austin’s newest coffee shop brings good coffee (including Stumptown's nitro cold brew), lots of open open space, a Veracruz taco truck to satisfy those hunger pains, and plenty of tables inside and out for those who prefer sun or air-conditioning.
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2. Houndstooth Coffee
Austin, TX 78756
[Photo: Houndstooth/Facebook]
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3. Caffé Medici
Austin, TX 78703
[Photo: Caffe Medici/Facebook]
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4. Cenote
Austin, TX 78702
Cenote offers pour-overs of a rotating series of Cuvee and Handsome beans, as well as house-made syrups. Where they really shine is their impressive food menu, respectable on-tap beers, and generally warm and welcoming atmosphere. Also, their new bike rack is shaped like an octopus.
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5. Cuvée Coffee
Austin, TX 78702
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6. Jo's Coffee
Austin, TX 78704
[Photo: Clint McMahon/Flickr]
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7. Once Over Coffee Bar
Austin, TX 78704
[Photo: Once Over/Facebook]
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8. Flightpath Coffeehouse
Austin, TX 78751
[Photo: Jacob O./Yelp]
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9. Epoch Coffee
Austin, TX 78751
[photo:Clarisa R./Yelp]
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10. Seventh Flag Coffee
Austin, TX 78704
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11. Patika Coffee
Austin, TX 78701
This tiny trailer is serving up some of the best coffee in Austin. Cuvee blends and careful attention to their craft means great things for their future brick and mortar store.
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12. Wright Bros. Brew & Brew
Austin, TX 78702
[Photo: Wright Bros/Facebook]
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13. Mozart's Coffee
Austin, TX 78703
[Photo: Mozarts'/Facebook[
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14. Bennu Coffee
Austin, TX 78702
[Photo: Sumina B./Yelp]
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15. Thunderbird Coffee
Austin, TX 78722
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16. Buzz Mill Coffee
Austin, TX 78741
This East Riverside coffeeshop focuses on coffee, beer, and all things lumberjacky. The kitschy indoor space opens onto a large patio, which boasts both Blue Ox Barbecue and the Vegan Nom. Austin!
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17. Summermoon Coffee Bar
Austin, TX 78704
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18. Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge
Austin, TX 78701
[Photo: Halcyon/Facebook]
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19. Pacha
Austin, TX 78756
[Photo: Pacha/Facebook]
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20. Vintage Heart Coffee
Austin, TX 78702
[Photo: Vintage Heart/Facebook]
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21. Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Austin, TX 78722
It's appropriate that Cherrywood is named after its neighborhood, because it's a true community space. They are very much a coffee shop of the old school, with a huge outdoor performance space and lots of tables to while away the afternoon with friends and kids and friends' kids and a couple dogs, too. Their coffee menu covers the classics, and their massive breakfast tacos are not to be missed.
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22. Irie Bean Coffee
Austin, TX 78704
The relaxed vibe at Irie Bean makes for a good studying atmosphere, along with free wifi and seasonal lattes, plus hemp milk options.
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23. Bouldin Creek Café
Austin, TX 78704
The cool aura at the vegetarian cafe makes studying more pleasant. The coffee bar offers up Black Velvet beans, and four milk options, too.
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