Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

Better Half is probably my favorite mid-week, afternoon work spot. Austin is nothing if not an outdoor patio-centric city, and Better Half is a great example of this! Nestled just off 5th Street & right next to sister brewery Holdout, Better Half has a really pleasant backyard with plenty of covered picnic tables. Great for an afternoon hangout or evening cocktails.I usually order a cold brew coffee & a $6 burger at happy hour. The burger is solid, though does often have too much cheese on it. It also comes w/ Dijon mustard, so if you're not a fan, make sure to order sans mustard. The bun is a top-notch burger bun and never gets soggy, so that's a plus, but it is probably too much bread for a single. They also have chicken & veggie patties available. I've actually been ordering the veggie burger recently and it's a on-par replacement for beef (I know, it sounds "Impossible" )The cold brew is fine - not great, not bad - but the basque cheesecake is actually a standout if you're craving something sweet, but not too sweet.Finally, I've always found the service to be good. You order at the counter, but Better Half staff bring your food out to you, and bus tables when you're done. Probably more important, they've always been friendly

Great spot to meet up with friends. There takes inside are usually taken up on the weekend so be prepared to sit out on the patio. They do have a tent during winter. The espresso drinks and lattes are a bit sweet for me so if you aren't big on sweet drinks, you may want to ask them to make it less sweet. I've only been here for brunch and I've never thought the food was that great but it is a great spot for coffee, an olive oil cake or small bite, and a catch up with friends.

Better Half is the spot you want to go meet up with your friends whether they like coffee, fresh lemonades, or want to get a cocktail or even a beer. There is something for everyone on this menu and it's a cool spot to hang out whether inside or outside. Inside there are plenty of large booths to hold you + 4 others or if you want to prop up somewhere to work or get some creative time in (journaling, listening to music, etc) I suggest chilling at the bar looking out to the patio or going out to the patio. Patio is shared between Better Half and the brewery behind that. There are lots of long and short picnic tables to get seated at and wait for your food or drinks to come out to you. The cute pink picnic tables are my favorite and each one has an umbrella over it for those sunny days.I really love their rosemary lavender lemonade they serve and their small burgers. I think on Sundays they have sloppy joes which is such a treat and usually change up or is unique each Sunday. One Sunday they did some sloppy joes with turkey as an offering. Parking is both in front in the lot and in the back down the alley/street way so don't be discouraged if you don't see a spot in the front lot. It is worth circling around a few times as this spot is just a perfect spot to hang, chill, and get some work done if you need to do that sort of thing.

Cane here for happy hour on a tuesday and the spot was loud and lively. The pink sangria was fruity and tasty, i would recommend! I also decided to order a corndog because they're $1 on Tuesdays and all proceeds go to Austin Humane Society. Classic corndog, Delicious!

Really incredible coffee. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options and an outdoor bar. The servers were very nice.

Better Half is a popular brunch spot with tons of outdoor seating. It is open late on weekdays, so it's a good spot for a drink at the bar too. There is a run club that meets here Saturday mornings! I really appreciate that there is a large additional parking lot behind the restaurant.We got the lil' chicken biz and coffee after our run. The chicken biscuit was delicious with tasty jalapeno-honey butter. It was not enough for a full breakfast, but it was the smaller version of the normal biscuit. I also got the iced coffee, which I wasn't a fan of, but I am not a coffee person so I probably should have gotten some flavour or sweetener added to it. I just wasn't sure what the options were because they weren't written out, and I felt silly asking. Their portions seem small overall with higher prices, but their happy hour deals look phenomenal!

We only had drinks here, which were phenomenal. The ambiance and service were amazing as well. We will definitely be back for the food!

Honestly, I always have good service at Better Half! This time, Kansas was awesome! First, I got Mildred Pear as my drink! Ummm why would I not get a drink with my name ! It was basically an old fashioned with a hint of sweetness!My burger was yummy, I added some jalapeños to add some spice to my food. The carnitas queso was also enjoyable AND shareable.As always, i will definitely be back!

Better Half is to die for! I've had dreams about this cheeseburger since eating it. The restaurant is so cute with ample seating both at the bar and in the booths. I came here for happy hour with a friend and we got sangria and cheeseburgers both for under $15! The burger itself was so juicy and perfectly cooked, and I LOVED it - even though I'm not someone who usually enjoys burgers. The rest of their regular menu also looks incredible so I will most definitely be returning. Would have to say BF has one of the best happy hours in Austin!

Visited Better Half Coffee & Cocktails for happy hour to try the burger special. You have to order from the counter and then they bring your food to the table. There was not a server. They have some good specials, but unfortunately the mezcal margarita was not on happy hour special. The cocktail was my favorite part of the experience with a good smoky flavor and a tajin rim. The burger was a good deal for $6 and came with cheese and fresh veggies. I felt like the burger patty needed more seasoning but otherwise was an enjoyable burger. The cauliflower tater tots with beet ketchup was original but I thought it to be a bit on the bland side as well. Checked this off the list for my Austin burger tour. Good value for the price.