Flat Track Coffee

Can't believe I haven't reviewed FT yet. I work at a third wave coffee shop a few blocks away but it's always important to share the love of coffee that's done right. I had their SO Columbian which the barista took extra care to dial in before serving, and suprise suprise; it was excellent. If there's one thing that's most slept on in the coffee world it's knowing the places that have people working there who know how to effectively dial in espresso, and just ordering it straight up. Plus, you can't beat the cool vibe of a coffee shop combined with bike repair, it just works.

While the service was a little abrupt (not completely unpleasant, but just a little less friendly & more down to business), the coffee was solid. And if you're a biker w/ a flat tire, well, "2 birds, 1 stone" as they say.Flat Track is on what I'd consider an idiosyncratically "Austin" street corner. On East side on Cesar Chavez, next to a gas station, funeral home, and across from a Korean restaurant & East Coast based design studio, Flat Track makes a pretty good cup a joe and has a hip interior vibe. I order an Americano, which was solid. Smooth, slightly acidic, no bitterness. I enjoyed it overall. My girlfriend ordered a cappuccino, which wasn't her favorite, but I still thought was fine. It had maybe a bit more earthy notes to it, a slight "burnt" note. The coffee & steamed milk combo didn't quite make magic like at some of the best spots, but it wasn't bad in my opinion.We sat outside in their small patio area with a couple picnic tables. On a pleasant day w/ out too many cars on Cesar Chavez it was nice. Some fumes from the neighboring gas station, but they dissipated quickly. They also have an indoor area w/ a couple couches & a space with more tables & chairs. A few people had their laptops out.Afterwards, the bike mechanics generously filled out tires and even adjusted a derailleur that had been misaligned. Thank you, Flat Track!

A coffee shop that let's the coffee bean do all the work. This intimate coffee shop is ideal for anyone wanting to have a productive work session with a unique environment. Upon arrival make sure you don't park at the gas station and instead try to be one of the lucky few who snags a spot right in front. Upon entering you'll see the space broken up into a coffee shop and a bike repair shop. It all blends seamlessly through and makes for a unique place to grab a cup of coffee.Their cold brew is so good and I enjoyed their roast and laidback approach. A few of the syrups are made in-house and you'd be a fool to not grab a baked good. We tried a cinnamon roll croissant and it was one of the best things I've had in a while.The team here was super friendly and they really felt welcoming and held some great conversation. I'll definitely be back sooner than later.

Cool vibes, great coffee. Quiet place to enjoy the Austin vibes and get some work done or meet up with a friend. Parking could be a bit of a struggle tho.

After a morning workout, we had energy to replenish & bellies to feed So we went to Flat Tracks to fix the need. We had their coffee, tacos, VEGAN doughnuts, and kolaches too! Satisfied and smiling big by the time we were through. Which was quick, bc we smashed the lot. Also, shoutout to the servers. They were kind, cool, and top notch

First off, I love a great coffee shop with its own unique style! It's very eclectic and austiney. Just walking up, you can smell the amazing coffee beans right before you walked in the door. I came in after meeting Coyote (such a cool name) who was standing outside with some delicious smelling cold brew. Coyote told me how amazing the place was and how they worked there, so when I came in for myself, I must say I concur. Great staff, great coffee, great vibes!

I use to live near FT and it quickly became one of my favorite spots. The coffee is delicious, I still think about a cinnamon honey latte there on the regular and will stop in when I get the chance. The atmosphere is peaceful & fun to have the bike shop attached.

Cool fusion of bike shop and coffee shop on the east side. It sits next to a gas station and the outside of the shop feels a little run down/not as clean. The server was nice and knowledgable - which I appreciate. Coffee is super smooth and well rounded, one of the best lattes I have had in Austin. The shop is noisy so if you need to be in a meeting/quiet space- this is not it. I like my coffee shops peaceful and clean so this wasnt entirely my vibe but do check them out for the coffee.

Nice place to work, great tasting coffee and almond cake. It has a bonus outdoor patio too

They've got that old school Austin non pretentious sort of vibe. Half bike shop half coffee shop. Always warm and welcoming. Every time.