| Address: 3223 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702 (we visited at 1400 E 4th St; Texas Coffee Traders moved in 2024 — see below) | Neighborhood: East Austin |
| Phone: (512) 476-2279 (the number we recorded, 476-2275, is no longer current) | Website: Texas Coffee Traders |
Texas Coffee Traders feels like a true Austin coffee institution. On its website, the company describes itself as Austin’s original Eastside roastery and says it has been providing fresh beans since 1994 with a focus on quality, sustainability, and community. That roastery-first identity comes through right away when you visit. The space feels warm and inviting, with plenty of indoor seating, a charming sitting area with yellow curtains and elegant light fixtures, and a large outdoor patio that makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile.
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Sampling before you buy
We were delighted to find out that patrons can sample the drip before buying, which makes the experience feel especially welcoming for coffee lovers. Texas Coffee Traders offers a large range of coffees and freshly roasted beans, and that freshness is easy to taste. The coffee feels lively and recently roasted rather than flat or stale, which makes a real difference from the first sip.
The espresso
Their espresso was one of the most unique we have had. It was bold and tangy without being bitter at all, which made it especially memorable. Instead of tasting harsh or overly dark, it had a clean, expressive flavor that felt both balanced and bold. Our favorite drink, though, was the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe drip coffee. It was light, bright, and fruity, with notes of lemon and blueberry scone that made it feel especially fresh and vibrant. They also offer bottomless refills for certain sizes, which is another nice touch if you want to sit and enjoy the space a little longer.
Why we liked it
What we enjoyed most about Texas Coffee Traders is that it feels like a place made for people who genuinely love coffee. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtful, and full of character, and the space itself made us want to slow down and enjoy being there. Between the distinctive espresso, the bright and flavorful drip, and the cozy, comfortable seating, this is absolutely the kind of coffee shop we’d be happy to come back to again.
What’s changed since our visit
They moved in 2024. The table above now carries the current address, 3223 E 7th St; we visited the old one. Open 7am–4pm on weekdays and 9am–4pm Saturday.
- The number we wrote down is not theirs any more. Use (512) 476-2279.
- Still a roastery, and still roasting every weekday.
- The Yirgacheffe tasting note above is the roaster’s rather than ours — they sell the same lot at several roast levels.
- The espresso has a name: Cafe Monteverde, a Costa Rican coffee.
- Sampling the drip and bottomless refills were offered at the counter that day, not standing policy. Ask.
Last checked 12 August 2026.
More on the words used here: Ethiopian coffee beans, coffee roast levels, fair trade vs organic and how to taste coffee.
More Austin coffee shops
More of our Austin coffee-shop reviews: Barrett’s Coffee Roasters (North Central), Radio Coffee & Beer (South Austin), Doxa Coffee Roasters (South Austin), SquareRüt Kava Bar (Oak Hill) and Mazama Coffee Company (Dripping Springs).
Disclosure
This review is our own visit. We have no commercial relationship with the shop, and this page carries no affiliate links and earns this site nothing.
