Specialty coffee by day, craft cocktails by night — a single space designed for the way you actually live: unhurried mornings, productive afternoons, and evenings that stretch just right.
The Blindspot opened in 2019 on a quiet stretch of West 49th Street with a simple conviction: most cafes and most bars are only half the story. We wanted to build a place that honored both the morning ritual and the evening unwind — without forcing you to choose between them.
Our space is designed to feel like a room in someone's home, not a transaction. The lighting is warm. The music is never an afterthought. The coffee is sourced from roasters who treat their craft seriously, and the cocktails are made by people who care about the balance of every ingredient.
We're not a chain. We're not trying to be. We're a neighborhood cafe and grill that happens to also serve excellent cocktails, and we're proud of that duality. Come for the coffee. Stay for the conversation. Order the dessert you didn't plan to.
Texas coffee roasters, Hill Country producers, and Austin farms.
Hosting local events, open mics, and rotating art from Austin creators.
Everything made from scratch. No shortcuts, no compromises.
A few snapshots from our daily rhythm — from early morning light to late evening warmth.
"I've been coming here every morning for two years. The coffee is consistently excellent, the space feels like home, and the staff remembers your order before you do. It doesn't get better than this in Austin."
A regular
North Austin resident
Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee between meetings, settling in with a laptop for the afternoon, or meeting friends for drinks after work — there's a place for you here.
1100 W 49th St
Austin, TX 78756-3125
Mon – Thu: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri – Sat: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM