Fat Cats Organic Coffee And Dessert

Fat Cats is right down the street from my house, so I’ve found myself here a few times. They make a great traditional chai (warning: it takes about 10 minutes). The place is cute, and every time I go they’re adding more to the atmosphere. There are always a few folks seated; working and enjoying coffee.
Honestly, I’m not a huge fan of the coffee they brew — the flavor seems off for me. (I’m one of those horrible people that likes the Starbucks flavor). But where they get me are the baked goods (most/​all are vegan I believe). I had no idea major could be made without butter and eggs — and I went to school for it! But really, they do a fantastic job.
Stop by, enjoy a chai and a loaf for one. Leave one for me.

There’s only a few other places in Austin that advertise making a café Cubano espresso, but I have to say this is my favorite one. I’m so happy I found this place… It is near my house and they make my favorite drink, like I said before café Cubano. The establishment is small and intimate but perfect for a guy like me. I sometimes will do work on my laptop here or just come to hang out with friends. They also have really good treats like pastries gluten-​free cookies and fair trade ice cream’s.
The coffee is organic and totally worth it.

Freshly made organic coffee. Fresh.
Tasty. Excellent place for the coffee and bakes.
Clean and good hospitality.
Thanx

Here’s my suggestion on a fun way you downtown folk or you Cedar Park folk can spend your Saturday:
Hop on the MetroRail and exit Crestview. Go to Black Star for beers. Then walk a few steps to Fat Cats for delicious baked goods, coffee, ice cream, whatever.
VEGANS! You must check this place out!

Stopped in tonight with my fingers crossed looking for a dessert waffle, and Fat Cats blew me away. Got a Belgian Waffle with 1 scoop Sea Salted Caramel Ice Cream and 1 scoop Butterscotch Pecan Ice Cream. The shop prides itself in having vegan and gluten-​free items, which didn’t really matter to me but others would appreciate. The waffle was great, it had a hint of cinnamon which really added to the flavor. The waffle was nicely crisp on the outside to hold onto and balance the ice cream, with an airy and fluffy inside. The ice cream was delicious (the flavors we got were made with dairy but they do offer dairy-​free kinds) and really went well with the waffle.
My girlfriend and I are going to return at some point to try out the teas and such now that we know the waffles are so delicious!

Really happy with the service and quality. I come here pretty regularly, and the coffee is well made, the iced coffee cubes are genius. The baked goods and ice cream are lovely. I adore the drinking chocolate as well (ladies, if you’re having an insatiable hormone driven chococraving this is the cure).
Definitely recommended. I’m hoping they’ll start doing custom cakes soon, as I have a wedding coming up. ;)

This is a cute and quaint little coffee shop tucked away near St. John’s Ave and Lamar. They have a nice tea selection and also have a variety of ice cream, and they even have vegan ice cream– made with Coconut Milk! Glad that I stumbled upon this gem.

Pretty adorable little spot in an albeit unsuspecting location. We stopped here the other night for some vegan ice cream after dinner. I was glad that the lady was willing to provide a few samples for me since I hadn’t been there before. I ordered from the vegan side, which is all Coconut Bliss coconut milk ice cream. Ordered a half and half scoop, which was awesome, since I didn’t want to do two scoops just to get two flavors. Not all places are that accommodating.
They’d already put the baked goods away, which seems like poor business to me. My brother, who goes frequently, said that’s common practice for them to empty out the bakery case hours before closing. The woman said if there was anything we wanted, she could get it from the back, but it’s hard to know what I want if I can’t see it: the texture, the size, the potential for deliciousness entreating me to spend more money. I hope they’ll reconsider this practice in the future.
Also of note: loyalty cards. My brother got a punch for each of us, and I got mint chocolate chip. Score.

I happened by Fat Cats after a work lunch at Blackstar, and was feeling caffeineedy. I got a run of the mill iced latte with almond milk. The coffee is fantastic (I noticed that there is a daily roast card, and that they were out of some beans which is a plus in my book) and I was very pleased with how quickly it was made. It’s also VERY reasonably priced.
On a whim, I decided to have it iced, and I am very glad I did. The ice is made with coffee instead of water. I’m thrilled! I am so excited this little cup is going to last me for more than the 30 minutes it would normally take to nurse it a little.
The reason it’s a four instead of five star is because I like my coffee shops to feel a little less like frozen yogurt places (bright and sterile), more like a friend’s house.
Excellent job, Fat Cats. I will make it a point to come back for dessert when I’m in less of a rush and will update my review!

For a good coffee shop you need a few things.
1. High quality beans
2. High quality baristas
3. Noms
4. Atmosphere
5. Proximity to customers
This place excels on all points. Their use of coffee ice cubes is an excellent touch. Oh and not to mention they’re vegan and have delicious pastries! (referenced as noms above)

I dropped my boyfriend off at the barber shop and was craving coffee. Unilocal told me this was the closest coffee shop so I decided to give it a try. It was a little confusing to find the shop due to the location and parking is very minimal, but I made my second loop around and caught a car leaving and waited for their spot. When I walked in, I was the only customer there. I was assisted by a super friendly employee who gave me honest feedback on the dog treats instead of just trying to sell to me (I asked if they were hard since my dog refuses to eat hard dog treats and she said they are). I got two donuts (my sweet tooth was bigger than my stomach) and an iced caramel latte. Excuse my french, but it was all SEX IN MY MOUTH. I honestly think it was the best coffee drink I’ve ever had — and they even offer coffee ice cubes for iced drinks. I only ate one of the donuts but the sweet lady was nice enough to give me a to go box for the other one. I actually cried over the other donut cause my boyfriend ate it :’(DONUT JUDGE ME, they were that good!
The only thing I didn’t like was that there was no outside seating, and the inside seating was kind of awkward. I was there by myself and the only customer there at the time, so I would’ve liked to sit outside.

This place is a vegan’s paradise! All of their pastries are vegan and they also offer vegan ice cream! The girls who work here are super sweet.
It’s a really cute place! I will be back to try their donuts. I only wish they had more outlets to plug in my laptop. Come with your computer fully charged!

Tasty drinks and pastries, but lacking good service and a comforting coffee shop ambience.
Had two of their baked donuts, and they were both full of flavor and the texture was light and spongy. The Mexican chocolate donut featured dark chocolate and subtle notes of cinnamon and chili pepper. The mocha donut was sweeter, yet well balanced by hints of coffee.
Overall, the store could benefit from some art on the walls and louder music to make the space feel less jarring.

First time here. This is how I see it:
This is the best tasting caramel Latte I’ve ever had. She blended it with the hands of an artist that makes it so good. I will come back.
I think the business owners are using the space they have all wrong. They seem to have given more space to the baristas than they have to the guests. So they certainly need more seating. Other than that touché Fat Cat.

Just moved near this location so I had to check it out. And I’m glad I did!
Now, I could never be vegan (I love all types of food waaaay too much), but this place had me thinking I could change my ways. Everything in their display case looked delicious and all of it was either gluten free, vegan, or organic. They also have vegan icecream! So, if you qualify as one of those things check this place out for the desserts
Let’s move onto the coffee! My iced coffee was probably one of the best I’ve had in this city. It was delicious and I was able to get it with soy (any type of milk you could possibly think of, I would bet they have) for free of charge. Also they make their own sweeteners which are also organic and delicious. The coolest part of my iced coffee was that they used ice cubes that are made out of frozen coffee (genius idea. why don’t more places do this??) so the coffee flavor was not watered down at all. Also, a nice bonus was that after finishing my drink I let the ice cubes melt and had a second iced coffee. It was like getting a free refill which made my cheap self very excited.
The only reason I can’t give this place 5 stars is due to their latte. We ordered the pumpkin spice latte (#basic #fall) and it was not as amazing as my iced coffee. There was a lot of foam and the pumpkin spice flavor was a little lackluster.
However, living in Texas, it’s pretty much warm year round so I don’t need hot drinks to make me sweat even more than I do. I’ll stick to the iced coffee here and be the happiest and most caffeinated person in the world.
Definitely try this place out!

I’ve dropped in a couple of times to Fat Cats and the place is great! I’m mostly there for the pastry’s so I’ll try different ones when I come in. I recommend their scones! I also enjoyed their traditional Chai Tea; it was delicious, full of flavor, and overall amazing.
Come by and support your local café! Austin is a tough place to thrive for small business, and we definitely want this wonderful local coffee shop to stick around for a long time!

I was in the area and noticed the new coffee shop so dropped by. The barrista was pretty friendly. I grabbed a chai and I have to say, had to be one of the best chai lattes I ever had. Their baked goods were great too. Got a cowboy cookie, was pretty awesome.
It’s right by Black Star Coop which is a plus. Go there for a meal and beer, then retire to Fat Cats for some dessert and coffee.

Hard to find but its pretty nice with unique flavors

At long last, a coffee shop in my neighborhood. And even better yet, one that is vegan-​friendly! Fat Cat’s pays attention to detail. Their coffee is Fair Trade. Iced coffee is a delicious cold brew and served with coffee ice cubes so it won’t get watered down! Genius! Milk is from grass fed cows, or any kind of nondairy. Coffee syrups are home made.
I didn’t get to try their baked goods because their oven was broken but I hear they will all be vegan.
They have a deluxe ice cream menu featuring 8 or 10 flavors each of vegan and dairy ice creams. The vegan ice cream is Coconut Bliss brand, not sure where they get the dairy version. They have organic toppings like vegan gummy bears and marshmallows. They even have a nondairy hot fudge and coconut whipped cream.
My only complaint is that the hot fudge serving is a bit skimpy. I went back and paid for a second serving to make it come out with my ice cream. That may be a cost control issue, as it’s clearly made with high quality chocolate.

My wife and I saw that this place was opening today so we took the train from round rock and went to check it out. We were not disappointed! The first thing you notice is the Décor. Beautifully decorated with a great color scheme, cool light fixtures and an amazing counter top with refurbished wood! The second thing you notice is warm smiles from a friendly staff ready to serve. The last and most important thing is tasty food (waffle w Choc chips in my case) and drinks! (My wife got a decaf cubano and I got a double espresso from third coast and a delicious Carmel latte w homemade syrup)
Highly recommend this place!!!