Summer Moon Coffee Bar

Loved this place! It was a bit snug in the seating, but that only means that this is a popular place! I loved the patio for extra seating and the service was top notch. I had their latte with the moon milk which was simply divine! I also tried a muffin which was not too sweet, not dry and super yummy! Living up north, this was worth the trip and I would go again. Parking can be a bit unpredictable, but I was able to find a spot. I can’t wait to try all the other great drinks and recommend Summer Moon 110%!

This place has been sitting in my bookmarks for months and I finally decided to come. I ordered an iced caramel latte (my go-​to drink) but they don’t have caramel here.
The barista recommended a half wintermoon because of the hint of caramel flavor mixed in with the vanilla ice cream. I decided to order a bacon, egg, and cheese hand pie too.
Both were so good. Wow. I wish I could have this hand our every morning for breakfast. It’s fat, flaky, and filling. And no shortage of cheese (plus for that).
Coffee was good, the perfect amount of sweet for me. I’ve been decreasing my reliance in sugar in my coffee so thank goodness this wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet.
Desk space is limited, with a bar-​like type of set up in the middle for people to work in community style, side-​by-​side. It’s interesting and not as uncomfortable as I thought it’d be. There are two good-​sized tables so if you need a lot of workspace, try to snag one. The small tables and bar-​top setup are OK if you want to just read or journal or something or if you have just a laptop and nothing else. I happened to bring some books with me for Bible study so this was perfect for me.
And I love that it’s not too quiet and not too loud. Perfect noise level for working. Parking is limited, and it overflows into street parking when the lot is full (I think).

So I read the Unilocal reviews for the epic Espresso Milkshake so of course I had to try it! Went here later in the afternoon on a Monday where it was pretty packed. They have an bar-​style island in the middle of the shop where people (aka students and home-​business types) were hording space near the «working» outlets along the table. I ordered my milkshake and had a nice chit-​chat with the barista before finding a seat. First attempt to charge my phone I was apparently using a «dead» outlet so keep this in mind. Also the combination of a lot of students in the place lead to overhearing non-​sense drama of student-​life.
The espresso milkshake was okay. It wasn’t as coffee flavored or chocolatey as I hoped and read on Unilocal.It was more icy and milky which wasn’t terrible but not worth the price and the trip to the So-​Fi district of ATX via bike or Über (if you don’t have a reliable mode of transportation skip it). As a visitor that comes from the NYC metro area, I had high expectations and unfortunately this place wasn’t all too great as some expressed online. They do have pastries but didn’t see much other food options. No sure about the Wi-​Fi and password situation since I didn’t stay long enough to need it. One plus about this place is the quietness and the mellow music playing.

Summermoon… my second home, literally.
Moved here last May for physical therapy school and am here pretty much on a daily basis sometimes twice a day. I’m a big coffee person and have had many to drink from many different states but who would’ve thought the best cup of coffee i would ever have in my life would come from my home state of Texas.
My go to drinks:
–MOONTADO with an extra shot (has been my go to for the past month or so)
–half moon latte when i’m feeling cold
–half winter moon latte when i’m feeling hot
–007 when i need a slight caffeine kick but don’t want to be drinking a lot of liquid
–moonraker when I need to be wired
(regular moon lattes are sweeter)
Seating can be limited sometimes especially over the weekend but its a good place to study or do whatever if you can grab a seat. Vibes are always great and each and every employee have been nothing but wonderful to me.
If you are visiting, please make this your first coffee stop as it will probably be the best life decision you have ever made. You’ll probably see me there.
Toodles.

Summer Moon is this cute, little, eclectic, coffee bar right outside of downtown Austin. It is as «Austin» as it gets. Upon entering you immediately notice the array of different people from all different walks of life, hanging out, studying and just enjoying their awesome coffee.
I was first introduced to this wonderful place last summer. I spent all day in hair and makeup, as two of my friends were getting married. My husband, did not have to spend all day in hair and make up and got to run around town tasting all that Austin had to offer. I’m not a coffee snob, but I do love it when my coffee doesn’t get all acidic and sour and that was a huge plus.
They wood-​fire roast their coffee (I’m not even sure what it does exactly but it sounds fancy, and fancy always means delicious?) which makes them different than a lot of places.
However, it’s that moon milk that makes this place. It’s so creamy and not overly sweet, but just all sorts of amazing. I’m usually pretty good at replicating things that I taste, but I can’t seem to get this right! Unfortunately I live in Houston so Summer Moon has just become a place for me to visit whenever I go to Austin, but, that just means that I have to go to Austin more often now! (My poor wallet.)

Had a great latte at the summer moon. I couldn’t believe how fast they made the drink! This looked like a great place to sit down and do homework.

Great coffee with a twist! Their Summermoon Latte is out of this world! They add Moon Milk to their lattes making each sip a creamy, smooth and satisfying one! No wonder it’s their best seller!

Has a espresso which was above average and quite enjoyable. And also got a house brew which was damn hot, but good also. Difficult to get space with all the folk working from the shop.

Bottom line– Coffee is great, servers/​snacks are not.
I tried the half wintermoon latte, which was AMAZING. I wish I could go more often, but they don’t open until 8, usually my work-​time. I can imagine if you have a hankering for a sweet drink, the regular wintermoon/​summermoon would be fantastic!
I also picked up a muffin, which ended up being the most vial thing I have ever tasted and was thrown away. Gluten free banana can be great, but this was not– drive, flavorless, dirt. That’s alright though– I don’t judge a coffee shop by their sweets.
The staff weren’t friendly to me whatsoever. I was actually quite taken aback by how I was treated. So, a place I would go for coffee but not stay for coffee!
Overall, the coffee was perfect. I will go again and again and again, given the opportunity. I just don’t expect anything from the baristas :)

Wood-​fired roasted coffee? With Austin and it’s wood fired BBQ culture this seemed like a great spot to check out the coffee scene.
The proprietary Moon milk brought happiness to everyone that sampled it. It was creamy and sweet but not cloying. It’s a great signature drink.
Loved the local wares they had for purchase. I bought some hand crafted Austin mud soap for gifts that declared «strong enough for a hippy weak enough for a ceo.»
The coffee shop was full of people on a Wednesday night. It was a hip college aged/​young professionals crowd. The guys I were with enjoyed ogling the hot Austin babes that patronized Summer Moon Coffee

Came here to get a coffee to go and wow so good. We got the summer moon latte in the 20 oz. it comes with 3 shots but we got a 4^th shot complimentary woot! They make their coffee with this special concoction called moon milk. Yes it tastes as deliciously mysterious as it sounds. It was described to us as a mixture of melted vanilla Icecream and toasted marshmallows. How can you go wrong with that? They also offer the half moon which is less sweet but I think the original tasted perfect just the way it is. A lot of coffee shops I go to is for the ambiance but I’ll be coming back here for the delicious coffee.

The wood-​fired coffee is super yummy. We always grab a bag to bring home to FL each time we come back to Austin. The Moon Milk is totally over the moon. I’ve got my suspicions as to what it is, but I won’t be so unkind as to share my ideas (or their secrets).
The line is always long (which is fine, the coffee is good so I get it) but the service is super slow. It’s as if like each employee is competing to prove which one of them cares less about costumers. Fortunately for the business owners, the quality of the coffee is worth forgiving the total lack of customer service.

My favorite coffee I had in Austin. So good! Try the breakfast tacos for a swift start to the day.
Also, their lattes are the best. Creamy, delicious and served with a smile.

Heard about this place from friends that swear by the coffee here. After hearing about how they needed their ‘moon milk fix’ we wanted to come here New years day but it was closed.
I came here for the first time a few days ago, I was waiting to post my review after a second visit to be sure that this deserves the five stars and ordered something different off the menu and was absolutely blown away again.
I love how subtle and simple this place is. They have their secret milk recipe and leave it to that to spice up the usual cup of coffee.
The first time I came here I ordered the summermoon latte, I was expecting a latte that got most of its flavor from the espresso but was pleasantly surprised with my first sip. I thought the taste was something similar to a soy caramel latte with a little something extra but a million times better. My only complaint was that it was a bit sweet and got a little hard to drink towards the bottom however I got a small and finished it within 5 minutes and wished I ordered a size bigger. I will probably be getting the half moon next time after reading some more reviews saying its not as sweet.
Last night I got the espresso milkshake and i’m not sure what I was expecting but again was blown away by the taste. The shake was creamy and delicious. The consistency was easy to drink and wasn’t too thick or runny. I’m not sure if they put the moon milk in the shake but the taste was completely different from the summermoon but still had that something extra that made the taste unique. It wasn’t too sweet or didn’t taste like it was made with tons of artificial syrups. Definitely a place worth going out of the way for and will definitely be frequenting a lot more while I’m in Austin!

This coffee brought me over from the dark side. I felt Luke Skywalker himself gently caress my tongue and massage my palate as I sipped on such a luxury that I have been graced to experience in my life. I got the:
Plain fire roasted coffee — I drink lots and lots of Ethiopian blends, and the coffee they had here falls in the top tier that has flowed over my tongue. An intricacy of pristine beans and a mild hint of smokiness from the fire it has been blessed with creates a deep and enchanting flavor that you won’t forget with each sip that you take in order to fulfill the desire you have to consume this precious nectar.
If you like good coffee, get it. If you like the other random latte things with excessive sugar and sweetness and cakemix and whatever that you can get from starbucks, come here too (I’ve been told they’re tasty).

I have been back at least twice since my original review and the coffee is still great. I loved the beans that I had ground and drank at work. .. I must be careful not to get it all the time or I’ll be a snob. I do have to be able to live off of HEB coffee most of the time.

Very unique and delicious coffee. I highly recommend if you like sweet drinks. The «moon milk» is amazing but very sweet (they offer a «half moon» which is half as sweet) They will let you try a little shot of the moon milk. I suggest this because it is very sweet, but not overly sweet once espresso shots are added.
–moon mocha was amazing and not bitter at all
–half winter moon was very good but maybe not quite sweet enough. I wanna go back and try a full winter moon with 4 shots to cut the sweetness.
Will be back!!! This is a must try Austin spot.

One of my favorites!
I use to have the «Summermoon» every weekend when I lived on Enfield. I have since relocated to San Antonio.
I first discovered this creamy coffee 10 years ago in a Victorian house that had a bakery on Hwy 290. Memories!
If you happen to live up north and need a quick fix, Tea Haus on Anderson orders a weekly batch of Summermoon’s wood fired roasted coffee beans. This coffee is distinctive. I was able to recognize the taste immediately.
The chocolate croissants are equally delicious. I first discovered this tasty treat on S. Lamar at the MoonLight Bakery. What a coincidence! It’s served at my favorite coffee place.
I highly recommend. It’s very busy so be prepared to wait in line.

Props to Summermoon for making me able to drink my first cup (okay, ¼ cup) of black coffee! Personally, I’m too crazy about coffee and don’t actually enjoy the taste of it most of the time and never (before Summermoon) could I drink it black. Plenty of milk and sugar is usually how I roll.
My first couple experiences here, I tried their variety of lattes which are made with infamous Moonmilk– a sweetened milk spiced with a secret blend of spices and everything nice. The Summer Moon is super sweet, too much so even for me, so my favorite of all was their Half Moon (half as sweet as the Summer). Their Mocha Moon has a nice deeper flavor and wasn’t too chocolatey. They also offer seasonal options like an Autumn Moon (pumpkin spiced) in the Fall and Peppermint Joy in the Winter all of which were delicious.
As for their drip coffee, I recently took one of my brothers here while we were touring around Austin and he’s a purist when it comes to coffee. When he took his first sip, his eyes perked up and he said that it was really good so I decided that I would try it and I liked it a lot! I still prefer mine with cream and sugar though. I don’t really know coffee enough to know what makes one cup better than another, but I believe my brother and all the other people who know coffee who are crazy about this place to know that there’s something truly special here at Summermoon.

I came here with a friend on Sunday morning and this place was already packed by 9:30AM. The comfy seating indoors was mostly taken, especially all of the couches. They had a lot of empty stools inside, but sitting on a stool for a few hours = back pain. We ended up finding two chairs right by the door. Although they have outdoor seating, it had just rained and everything was damp.
Summermoon gets great business. But that also means it gets loud and the inside has an overall cluttered feel to it. I prefer more of a calmer ambiance.
I’m not much of a coffee person, so I ordered the carrot apple smoothie and vegan pot pie. Both were good (although expensive). They also don’t take Discover or American Express, so I had to pay with the limited cash I had on me.
The restrooms are located in the hallway outside and open by a code clearly labeled inside the shop. Free wifi is available, and the password is also clearly labeled. They also have a good number of outlets inside.

I definitely think Summermoon has good coffee — very smooth. If you like Starbucks flavored drinks, you’ll probably love this place. Much better coffee but still a sweet vanilla flavor!
For me personally, the summermoon is way too sweet (no coffee taste whatsoever) and the Half moon was really good, but I probably wouldn’t order it again. If I do go back, I’ll probably just try a regular latte or cappuccino.
Inside is tightly packed, and it gives off the ‘late night study’ vibe to me. I liked the atmosphere, but it was a bit loud inside and pretty packed with people.
Pros: good smooth strong flavor
Cons: noisy, parking is difficult, too sweet

Summermoon Coffee Bar prides itself in its brewing technique that uses wood fire to roast the coffee. I’m not a coffee connoisseur, but I can tell you that this technique works. The coffee here is simply amazing. If you’re a coffee drinker like me then you’ll love this place. I’m that person who needs at least 4 packets of sugar and 2 packets of cream in my coffee (don’t judge!).
Here’s what I tried, and why they’re all amazing –
1. Summermoon — Sweetest of them all.
2. Half Moon — Perfectly sweet as it has half of the Summermoon.
3. Autumn Moon — Made for PSL lovers like me. However, it’s better than the PSL. Not too sweet or syrup-​y, and you can smell all the ‘pumpkin’ spices.
4. Mocha Moon — Rich chocolate flavor that isn’t too sweet or overwhelming.

Went to summer moon today and got a 20ounce summer moon decaf because I can’t have caffeine due to high blood pressure but I still like my coffee. i have to say the moon milk is so good and slightly sweet. Its no wonder why people talk about it! I also got 2 pounds of coffee, this coffee is so full flavored because it is fire roasted you can really taste. i wish we had a summer moon in round rock or cedar park.

I have a friend named Summer, and I didn’t know there could be anything sweeter!
Parking lot is terrible but I’m still glad they have their own private lot.
Space is kind of cramped but there are plenty of outlets and a nice little patio outside where you can get your studying on.
Here’s the difference: Wintermoon is iced and Summermoon is hot. That’s all. I got the Wintermoon and wow, it was delicious but I’m not even going to question how much cream they put in it… If you’re not a fan of super-​sweet coffee, get the half moon.
I also wish they have more pastries selections. They barely had anything around the time I came (6:30 PMish~)
Their other location is still on my to-​try list!

We liked the coffee at Summermoon but the store is nothing special. It’s apparently a big college place as pretty much every seat was occupied by what appeared to be students working on laptops. It’s a functional if not particularly comfortable place, mostly an assortment of desk-​type chairs and Formica countertops and tables. There are a lot of power outlets.
I had an iced Americano. 3 shots of very good espresso in a 16 oz drink hit the spot! My wife ordered iced tea (don’t recall the variety) but they were out. She got an iced coffee, instead. She said it was too strong for her but generally I’d say that’s a good thing.
I bought some of their Ethiopian whole bean in-​house roasted coffee to go. They do a nice medium roast, not the usual over roasted beans you get from a lot of places. Ethiopian coffees have nice floral tastes that really come out in Summermoon’s roast. Well done!
Summermoon is a good place to drop in to grab a cup when you’re on S 1^st.

Hey friends, don’t get me wrong, okay?! The «secret 7-​ingredient recipe» moon milk is AMAZING. It tastes like coffee creamer on vanilla ice cream steroids. Always down for vanilla ice cream steroids. But in my Half Wintermoon (yup, I even got the half sugar option), it was a little too sweet. Like, «the back of my throat hurts a little bit» too sweet. For a rich, decadent drink — if I’m ever craving a caffeinated milkshake — I would come here in a heartbeat, but for a daily go-​to coffee fix, I’d pass on the Wintermoon.
The chicken cordin bleu hand pie was DELICIOUS. Buttery, golden crust, and a creamy, flavorful chicken & cheese & ham filling. Loved it.
The place itself is pretty chill. I like the music! However, all of the table space is relatively small, aside from two larger square tables. If you’re working with textbooks and a laptop, Summermoon probably wouldn’t be ideal, unless you happen to get one of those bigger tables. But if you’re here to do laptop work or read a book, it’s great!

I stopped in here for a late afternoon pick-​me-​up. The first thing that struck me was how friendly the staff was. They asked about my day and seemed genuinely interested. It was a great customer experience.
To drink I had the Americano. It was very tasty. It was so good in fact I went back the next morning to try some of the wood fired coffee. It was delicious.
I don’t get to Austin that often, but when I do, I know where I will be getting my coffee.

I love coming here every time I’m in Austin. The coffee is amazing of course but even their breakfast burritos were great.
For coffee I typically get the Moonraker or wintermoon. Both are the perfect cold drink and that moon milk… like liquid crack. I also like their ground coffee and use it for home brewing because the flavor a are not harsh like other coffees
The breakfast burrito I had was the bacon and cactus burrito, which I was hesitant about, but it was perfect. The cactus was like a bell pepper so it wasn’t too crazy.
This is just an amazing coffee shop in a very unassuming location, but to pass it up would be a shame.

My favorite coffee bar in Austin. This trip was funny really, the barista offered to give us our drinks for free if I gave her my shirt. Lauren suggested after we left I should have traded her for the totes cute Summer Moon tee she had on. I guess she really wanted my Star Wars tee.
But– let’s talk about the actual coffee. They roast the been in house, old school style with wood– and the smell is something dreams are made of– ahhhhh. And of course, the Moon Milk– I’m sure sweetened condensed milk is one of the ingredients, but it has some magic sprinkled in there too– or crack like Lauren said :).
I always go with one of their signature drinks– Summer Moon is hot and the Winter Moon is iced and you can get them as is or «half». I suggest trying half first unless you like super sweet drinks then by all means go full Monty.