Still working from your kitchen counter? Looking for spots near downtown Austin where the coffee’s strong, the Wi-Fi holds steady, and the vibe makes you want to actually open your laptop?
We’ve rounded up seven of our favorite places to work remotely in downtown Austin. Places where the playlist is right, the outlets are plenty and no one rushes you to leave.
Because workdays feel different when you’re surrounded by good design, good drinks and good energy. And in this city, you’ve got options.
1. Austin Central Library
Neighborhood: Downtown
Address: 710 W. Cesar Chavez St.
Big windows. Big ideas. Austin Central Library is your quiet, light filled corner of the city. Find a sunny spot, take a rooftop break and feel like the best version of yourself. With a stunning view of Lady Bird Lake, even your inbox feels less intimidating here.
2. Alfred Coffee
Neighborhood: Downtown
Address: 111 E. Cesar Chavez St.
For when you need your workspace to impress as much as your work does. Sleek interiors and coffee that means business. Tucked into The LINE Hotel, with one of downtown’s most stylish lobbies, Alfred Coffee is a place to sip, type and be seen.
3. Hideout Coffee House
Neighborhood: Downtown
Address: 617 Congress Ave.
Your classic local coffee house is the kind of place every neighborhood needs. Dark wood, soft light and easy to settle into. Hideout Coffee House is perfect for quiet focus or people-watching between sips. All the comforts of a proper everyday coffee shop, done just right.
4. Morningbird
Neighborhood: Downtown
Address: 613 1/2 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
Make workdays beautiful at Morningbird. The coffee is excellent, the food is refined and the space makes even Monday morning emails feel less daunting. Everything here feels deliberate, from the presentation of your plate to the natural light streaming through the windows. Proof that productivity can feel good.
5. Cosmic Saltillo
Neighborhood: East Austin
Address: 1300 E. 4th St.
Settle under the trees with a matcha or cold brew and let the greenery do the heavy lifting at Cosmic Saltillo. The backyard feels like a little escape from the city buzz, full of string lights, soft shade, and people who know how to take it slow. You’ll barely notice you’ve powered through a whole morning of emails.
6. The Meteor
Neighborhood: South Congress
Address: 2110 S. Congress Ave.
Where espresso meets craftsmanship. The Meteor is half cafe, half bike shop and fully charming. Grab your table, settle in and let the hum of bike banter keep you grounded. Watch locals roll in and out while you sip something strong and get things done at your own pace.
7. Freddo
Neighborhood: South Congress
Address: 2336 S Congress Ave.
A South Congress classic that keeps it simple. Freddo offers strong coffee, clean lines and just enough buzz to keep you moving. The kind of place where you can linger for hours without feeling rushed and leave just a little sharper than you arrived.
You don’t have to settle for another Zoom call at your kitchen table. Downtown Austin has plenty of places where remote work feels like less of a grind and more like a lifestyle. If you want to live steps away from spots like these, we’d love to show you around. Explore Paseo’s floor plans or contact our leasing team to learn more!
James Idunate
James is a leasing professional at Paseo, born and raised in Austin. He’s passionate about building authentic relationships and helping create a community here at Paseo. When he’s not at work, you’ll find him on the golf course, out on the lake or finding new restaurants around Austin. James' go-to Daydreamer Café order is a mocha with oat milk and honey!
August 21, 2025