Better Half Coffee & Cocktails - Austin, Texas

Brittany E.

Better Half has been on our radar for a long time now, so we popped in for a late weekday breakfast.

The property is really nice with a number of inside seating spots as well as plenty of outside seating under some lovely, old oak trees.

We ordered the Breakfast Sandwich (with sausage), the Fried Chicken Biscuit (spicy), and the Cauliflower Tots. Even though they were a bit busy, the food came out quickly.

Both sandwiches were really delicious. The flavors in the breakfast sandwich all melded together really nicely. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the biscuit was buttery and fluffy. The tots weren't our favorite, but they were nice and crunchy with a sweet beet ketchup.

I'd love to come back to try more items from their menu as well as their coffee and cocktails.

Penelope Y.

This cafe was great! We found parking easily. It’s dog-friendly and has lots of outdoor seating. The breakfast sandwich and chicken burger were both really good. The workers were super friendly. The only bad thing? The churros weren’t good—they were raw inside and burned outside. But everything else was awesome!

Austin M.

Great Vibe and Good Food, Definitely Worth a Visit

This is my third time coming to Better Half, and once again, it didn’t disappoint. I ordered the half Chop Chop salad, the single chicken bacon burger, and a veggie burger.

It’s hard not to like this place. The amount of property they have means you can almost always find a seat, which is a nice. If you’re into alcohol, I’m sure you’d really enjoy it here as they have a great selection. It’s hard to beat a $7 chicken/beef burger though the patty itself is a bit on the thin side.

Everything was solid—the food was good, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. It definitely feels like a spot that you could always go to and know what you’re getting.

Christl C.

This is just fun. Cocktails and Cafe. Small indoor space and lots of outdoor picnic table seating. I worked with the sides menu for my G.F. options, the Offspring had eggs and pancakes. Coffee and latte options. We had breakfast here twice while in town.

Damion W.

Stopped in here for a post town lake brunch. Everything about it was just ok. Everything looked better than it tasted. Service was decent. Good was decent. Amazing large space good for groups, families and it’s also dog friendly.

ALEJANDRINA W.

Super chill spot. The staff was friendly and helpful. The cold brew coffee wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad either just personal preference. My boyfriend enjoyed it. The breakfast sandwich was delicious and my boyfriend had the hot chicken and biscuit sandwich all of it was delicious

Sum A.

A friend recommended this place to me because he said they have amazing cocktails and food, but I’m not a drinker so really I came here to check out the vibes and food. I was pleasantly surprised to see a day party, with a DJ and small art display outside by a group called “No Samples” running. I ordered a hot Matcha Latte and got the spicy chicken sandwich and posted up infront of the DJ to dance it out to some beats.
The place is so cute, tons of seating and the vibes were great! Atmosphere and ambiance were so chill 5/5! The sand which was absolutely delicious and matcha latte as well. I’ll be back here soon.

Diana X.

This place is definitely popular, but I found myself underwhelmed by the famous cauliflower tots and the breakfast sandwich. They didn’t live up to the hype for me. The cauliflower tots were crispy but, like the breakfast sandwich, could benefit from more flavor. However, the beetroot ketchup had a unique taste to it. On a positive note, the lemon olive oil cake and the queso were delightful.

As for the coffee, I was disappointed. The caramel sea salt cold brew tasted more like vanilla, with barely any caramel or sea salt flavors coming through. The lavender latte was watery. Overall, nothing really hit the mark.

The best part of the place, though, is definitely the vibe. The outdoor patio is spacious, with plenty of shaded seating and a cozy bar area in the corner, covered in vines and string lights. Inside, there’s a nice mix of seating options so whether you want a couch or a high table they have it all.

And they have a little kiddie pool outside where you can dip your feet, which is nice, and dogs are allowed, so if you’re just looking for a chill place to hang out, it’s great, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for the food or drinks.