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Radio Coffee & Beer is a coffee shop located on Menchaca Road in Austin, Texas. The spot combines a casual café atmosphere with a distinctive focus on smoked meats and craft beverages. The menu features a range of coffee drinks, including nitro cold brew and cappuccinos, alongside a selection of 512 IPA and creative cocktails. Food offerings highlight smoked items such as pork belly burnt ends glazed with sweet and spicy jalapeño, and Texas hot guts sausage made from a beef and pork blend. Complementary sides include pimento cheese grits, arugula salad with smoked pecans and feta, and seasoned hashbrowns. Dinner options emphasize hearty smoked dishes like sliced pork ribeye and tri-tip served with chimichurri sauce, as well as the Big Pig in a Blanket—garlic beef sausage wrapped in an everything-spice biscuit, available on select evenings. Radio Coffee & Beer presents a blend of coffee culture and smoked meat cuisine in a relaxed environment, making it a notable spot for those seeking both crafted drinks and robust, flavorful food in Austin’s Southside neighborhood.
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Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Radio Coffee & Beer
Review highlights
Based on 3,864 reviewsRadio Coffee & Beer in Austin is widely praised for its inviting atmosphere, blending a relaxed vibe with spacious indoor and outdoor seating. Customers appreciate the variety of expertly crafted coffee options, including unique lattes and cold brews, alongside a solid beer selection. The staff is frequently described as friendly and efficient, maintaining quick service even during busy times. The venue is also recognized as a suitable spot for both social gatherings and casual work sessions, thanks to its reliable Wi-Fi and ample seating. While parking can be limited, overall, Radio Coffee & Beer consistently delivers a satisfying experience that encourages repeat visits.
This is definitely the place to come on a weekend morning with all of your guests or visitors from out of town! It is such a vibe! My husband ordered the green hill zone and I ordered a vanilla latte, both were delicious! The cashier was nice and helpful and although it seemed like it would be a long wait, our drinks came out pretty quickly. You just have to listen carefully as they called our name really low. If we weren’t super close we would’ve missed them calling our name. We will be back for sure!
Pleasantly surprised by this place! We went on a Sunday and it was packed, but the vibe was great. There’s plenty of seating indoors and outdoors, and the staff was super friendly. Even with the crowd, service was fast. The coffee was delicious. I ordered an almond milk latte and it was amazing. My husband got the Vietnamese cold brew and it was extraordinary. My daughter ordered a white chocolate mocha with caramel and she loved it too! They also have live music, a fun atmosphere, and a really nice patio. There are several food trucks around, and you must try Briscuits phenomenal! I’ve heard they have live music at night as well and even a bar. Definitely going back. Highly recommend— 10/10!
Not being familiar with the area, I was looking for a coffee shop that would be a great place to do some work. Wanted outlets, wifi, great coffee, food options, and a relaxed vibe. This was a top Pip recommendation—and Radio Coffee & Beer delivered on all fronts! Will be back for sure. Parking is somewhat limited, but there is overflow parking.
Good coffee, a solid beer selection, and a relaxed atmosphere. The outdoor space is spacious and pleasant, ideal for meeting friends, spending time as a couple, or enjoying a calm break. Attentive service and a consistently good experience. A place worth coming back to.
After two weeks in Austin and dozens of coffee stops later... Radio Coffee & Beer at 4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704 is one of those spots that just gets it right. The coffee is smooth, well-crafted, and their Biscoff Latte Coffee is a standout, rich, sweet, and served with an actual Biscoff cookie on the side. The outdoor seating is spacious and relaxed, perfect for lingering with a book, catching up with friends, or just soaking in the Austin vibe. The atmosphere hits that sweet spot between lively and chill, never feeling overcrowded or rushed. If you're in Austin and want a coffee experience that's both tasty and inviting, this place is worth a stop.
Cozy friendly atmosphere with a nice selection of coffee, tea, beer, wine, and pastries. Staff is always kind and helpful. There is plenty of seating inside and out, and there are food trucks in the back area as well. Parking is limited but them’s the breaks for a neighborhood coffee shop. 10/10
Kind of a fun place to be. We come from L.A. so we don't see much of these type of setting with a group of food trucks and a restaurant/bar in one place/yard. Patio tables are spreading around the unpaved compound. Tacos, sandwiches, breakfast, coffee, cocktails....you pretty much get everything here except for Chinese food! You scan the QR code and start ordering. The system allows multiple vendors on one order. Pretty cool. Food is good, we had some tacos, some avocado breakfast sandwich and tuna melts. Fun and fast.
Great coffee, ambiance, and service. The coffee was even to this coffee snob’s liking — a first choice in an area chuffed with options parking can be a challenge possibly because people were parking and walking to the flea market..
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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