Cartel Coffee Lab - Austin

I enjoyed the feel and vibe of this place. However, It is very difficult to get to if you don't live in the area and you're just driving your car there. Parking in the area is insane. Which made the coffee taste all the better once I was able to sit down and enjoy it.

Great coffee, tea, and pastries. Decent prices for the area

Stopped in for a cafe au lait during my visit to Austin per the recommendation of a local friend. The baristas were helpful and accommodating, they offered me a delicious pour over when the drip coffee wasn’t my thing. Menu seems limited and the place was pretty empty but it was also “early” in the day during SXSW week so maybe the coffee crowd was still asleep.

I'm always on the hunt for a good chai tea latte because so many places do them TERRIBLY. Cartel has my FAVORITE chai latte in Austin. The agave latte is also worth a shot

Amazing cold brew! I’m not a huge coffee drinker but cartel is one of the only spots I’ll go to when I’m craving caffeine. Definitely check it out if you’re in the east side.