Bennu Coffee

Austin, United States

4.1

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 512-478-4700
Website:
www.bennucoffee.com
Address:
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX, 78702
East Austin
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miLafayette/Manor
0.4 miComal/21st
0.4 miDean Keeton/Dancy
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Good for Working
Yes

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Local time (Austin) 06:00 Friday, 30 May 2025

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Description

Specialties

Bennu Coffee specializes in personal French presses, designer mochas, and loose leaf teas. We offer two sizes of stainless steel, double insulated French presses in which you can personally press any coffee in the house. We have up to 10 coffees at any time including several organic fair trade and special project coffees. All of these beans are on display so that you can see and smell them before making your choice. We hope to make the coffee experience a more interactive one for our customers.

Our seven designer mochas are named according to a literary theme. Whether you are enjoying a Great Gatsby or a Pride and Prejudice, all of our mochas come with homemade whip cream and a different topper.

As with our coffees, we display our loose leaf tea selection in a way that encourages customer interaction. We offer at least eight different hot teas and seven different iced teas including herbal, green, and unsweetened black options.

Meet the Business Owner

Steve and Stephanie W.

Business Owner

Steve Williams has worked in the Austin coffee house scene for over 10 years. His career in coffee began at the late, great, 24 hours Mojo’s on the drag. Steve learned most of what he knows from Mojo’s including that when it comes to Austin coffee houses, 24 hours is the only way to go. In October of 2007, Steve met Stephanie Hogue at… where else… a coffee shop. Stephanie had worked at a small coffee stand in the UT law school for years back in college but had been working at a local nonprofit, LifeWorks, with homeless youth since 2005. Stephanie & Steve got engaged & began planning their own 24 hour coffee lounge. Although coffee has played a pivotal role in their life together, the couple is still devoted to making a difference. Through their coffee shop they have been able to donate to LifeWorks, The United Way, & Texas 4000 for cancer. Stephanie & Steve are also thrilled to be a part of the vibrant East side & plan to move there after their wedding on October 24th, 2009!

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20 reviews of Bennu Coffee

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Place rating: 2
Flower Mound, TX
Bennu is a super comfortable place to get work done. The quality of drinks change with the barista but range from good to really good. I tend to get most of my espresso drinks with an extra shot to keep them from tasting weak.
They have a ton of power outlets, tables and comfy chairs. the lighting is great without being overpowering. The internet connection is all right although you have to re-​login often and this can cause problems if you are working online as it doesn’t always catch your last save before you are logged out.
I knocked off 2 stars for misleading food prices. When you log on to their internet you are shown a food and drink menu from their own website. Apparently these prices are incorrect. I just ordered two items that should have been $ 3.50 each. I was charged $ 4.75 per item. This is a 35% increase. When I asked the cashier about it she seemed unfazed and I was still charged the higher price. If she hadn’t already dumped my food onto the plate I would have canceled my order.
I knocked off another star for snarky attitudes. I watched the cashier treat the couple in front of me because they ordered using «Starbucks terms». There is no need to flip over the menu and rudely say that «these are the things you can have». She then was rude in everything she said after. If it had been me I would have cried. After I placed my order and walked around to grab a fork I could hear the clerk making fun of the woman. An hour I went to put my plate away and could hear the same worker say loudly «I love it when people FINALLY figure out where the bus station is». I’ve been here many times. I know where the busing station is. I also have decent hearing. I don’t even understand the point of her rude comment.
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
Cool place and environment to work in, but the music sucks at night and is too damn loud. Someone needs to visit Europe — they have it right there at just about every café you go to. They all just play the top Spotify stations.
Place rating: 4
Irving, TX
This is a big coffeeshop with lots of seating and outlet plugs. The only terrible thing about Bennu is how dim it is. I was studying there one night and I literally could not see my keyboard because it was so dark. The coffee here is okay, I always get the iced bennu because its iced and sweet. The chairs are very comfy and they have all different kinds of chairs and couches and tables for you to work at. It’s usually quiet here which is nice. Parking sucks because there aren’t that many spaces and the parking lot is very small so its hard to maneuver your car around there.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
The staff at Bennu Coffee are awesome. Everything from greeting me with a smile or mindless small talk. I would recommend spending your time working or visiting at this coffee shop when on the east side.
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
One of my favorite places to work, especially with it being 24⁄7. Being right down the university (however only accessible by car), it is conveniently located to get away from the mass of students. I very much so enjoy the Iced Bennu here, being a fan of hazelnut. The ice is also soft and can be enjoyed as a crunch as you sip. The big downside for me was the wifi though, which is understandable consider the amount of client, but wifi is generally essential for most work or studying nowadays. I would really wish for better connectivity, either by upgrading tiers for speed, hosting a secondary wifi or limiting high traffic users.
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
So as other have mentioned this place has tons of outlets and ample seating. If nothing else was right, they could coast on the pure number of plugs alone. I mean they have extension cords hanging from the freaking ceiling, it’s basically their business plan. The coffee was fine and the snacks are sourced from good places. I am only going 4 stars because the coffee wasn’t amazing and honestly it’s a little dark/​dirty for my taste. Don’t think I’m actually saying its gross, it’s a coffee shop, it is what it is. This is definitely a 5 star place for some people, just not for me.
Place rating: 4
McLean, VA
As much as I love love love Bennu, I have to be honest, the coffee here is pretty mediocre.
If you’re looking for a place to sit and chill for a few hours at weird hours in the night this is definitely the place to go.
The ambience here is what makes me think of this place when I’m not in Austin and what makes me want to come back here at 1am on a Saturday when I just want to chill.
As long as they aren’t blasting Britney Spears at 2am this place seems to always be filled with people and is a great place to get work done.
the lighting on the inside and the outdoor patio is dimly lit but there is still plenty of light to get your work done. There’s plenty of seating inside for groups or to just work alone.
This place is non pretentious and not intimidating at all which is probably why I love it so much. the baristas are great-​friendly and charismatic and always seem to help you with more than what you are asking for.
If I went to UT or a neighboring school I would no doubt be in here all day.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Try their vegan pizza!
As a 24-​hour coffee shop, it can be crowded as lot of students come for studying especially in the evening. I do love the vibe of the coffee shop and friendly baristas. They have gluten free desserts and I was surprised when I tasted their vegan pizza, it was delicious.
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
Gimme Gimme Gimme Remix — Abba
Gimme gimme gimme a coffee after midnight
Won’t somebody help me chase the finals away
Gimme gimme gimme a pizza after midnight
Take me through the studying to the break of the day
Place rating: 5
San Antonio, TX
We came here late at night because it was one of the only places open, but it ended up being such a good choice. The barista was friendly, and the coffee ended up being so good. I got the great gatsby (highly recommend), and my friend got the Raven. Both had a good coffee taste and extremely smooth; delicious! The barista also informed us that the whipped cream is made in house, definitely a plus. Life really is too short to drink bad coffee :)
Definitely coming back for seconds.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Bennu reached out to me to fix the problem. I’m really happy with the customer service and will continue to be a customer!
Place rating: 2
Irvine, CA
I’m a big fan of coffee and tea. We were in Austin for F1 and it just happened to fall on a weekend where we had hurricane like weather the entire time that we were there. Bennu Coffee was located across the street from a mural that I had wanted to see during our stay and we decided to get some drinks to keep warm in the cold. Bennu Coffee is one of the bigger cafes I’ve seen in a long time. It is outlets paradise making it an ideal place for students to get some work done. I had initially intended on ordering tea but once I saw that they had a specialty mocha menu named after famous pieces of literature, I had to order one of them.
We ordered the Pride and Prejudice (Blend of Sweet Chocolate Powder and Sauce topped with home-​made whipped cream and dusted with chocolate powder) and a Sweet Chai Latte (sweet vs spicy). Now I’m not a fan of Chai and this was no exception. I found the chai flavor a bit too overwhelming. If this was their sweet version, I can’t imagine how intense their spicy version is. To be fair, my boyfriend said he liked it and he’s a pretty avid drinker of chai lattes. I was really hoping to enjoy my mocha but it fell short for me as well. I could barely taste the coffee because of the overwhelming chocolate flavor. I understand that it was a mocha that I ordered but that shouldn’t mean that you drown the coffee flavor out entirely. It was a bit of a disappointment for me since it cost me over $ 4 and I barely drank half of it.
The barista was very friendly and answered any questions we had about the drinks we ordered. I really wanted to love this café because I’m all about supporting local businesses but their coffee just didn’t do it for me. Think I’ll pass! 2⁄5
Place rating: 2
Austin, TX
How many broken chairs can someone fit into a coffee shop? I’m not sure because I lost count at Bennu. Seriously almost injured myself there. Came here to study, but it was so loud even my ear plugs didn’t work. Just wasn’t an overall good experience, and I definitely won’t make the drive out there again.
Place rating: 5
Norwalk, CA
This is my go to coffee shop in Austin! Not only is it 24 hours which is awesome for students but they have amazing drinks! I’ve tried the Pride and Prejudice, Oliver Twist, and Great Gatsby and they’re all sooo good. You can’t go wrong with anything you order from here. They also have tons of electrical outlets which is a plus! I love not having to search for outlets when I’m busy working. Definitely a must try. Also, they’re located right across the street from the You’re My Butter Half mural :)
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Quiet local coffee hideout, try the iced Bennu it’s like a Vietnamese coffee, so yummy! Had a slice of carrot cake that was gluten free and it had amazing flavor! I enjoyed working out on the patio and not having to sign in to use the wifi! Go check this place out the next time you need a pick me up or a quiet place to work.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Bennu Coffee– where do I begin? Bennu is a godsend to the students of UT. Not only does Bennu offer an extensive selection of delicious mocha flavors, but the size of the mochas are very generous. Everything that I have tried on the menu has been more than satisfactory.
Aside from the never-​disappointing coffee, Bennu has the atmosphere of your weird great aunt’s sitting room– meaning, it’s mysteriously cozy and adept with power outlets for an extended study visit with your laptop. Stay for an hour or all night, Bennu is open and giving great service 24 hours a day.
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
Good wifi! Pretty quiet and great for studying or working. Tables are a little haphazardly placed, some awkward maneuvering is needed sometimes to get by.
I got the Scarlet Letter which was nicely spiced, and my favorite part was that it wasn’t blazing hot so I could start drinking it after less than a minute. Cajun turkey sandwich was basically turkey with jalapenos and a little bit of sauce, but I was hungry and it hit the spot. I also like how they toasted it.
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
This review is a long time coming. Plus tons of stars for being the most creative coffee shop in austin, having commmmfy sofas and tons of outlets and seating spots. I wrote 3 plays here, wasted tons of time in between east side meetings or came early in the morning when no where else was open.
Only con– Sometimes it gets a bit too noisy (its usually super peaceful, so when this happens its a bit jarring.) Also they have the best french press decaf coffee– incredibly delicious! So when they are out of it, nothing else will suffice.
Place rating: 3
Houston, TX
Cute coffeeshop that serves good coffee and some food options (including slices of Hoboken Pie — even their vegetarian and vegan pies)!
Best thing about Bennu? It’s open 24⁄7.
Worst? Soooooo crowded. I went for a cup of coffee at 11pm on a WEDNESDAY. During the summer (so it can’t have been students studying for finals)! And yet it was PACKED. No tables, no parking.
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
Came in because I was in search of a 24⁄7 coffee haven that would keep me awake prior to my ungodly early flight out of AUS.
Bennu was exactly what I was looking for… unpretentious little near eastside coffee nook where the seating was plenty, the espresso was strong, and there were enough computer outlets for everyone and anyone to plug-​in and charge to their heart’s content!
The very friendly barista did a great job of giving me what I needed at 2:30am…without judgement. My teabagged dirty Mate was just what I was needing after downing 3 beers earlier and the orange choc chip took the edge off of pulling a literal «all nighter».
I loved that there is an eclectic hodge podge of seating options (from barstools, to an array of office chairs, to hightop tables, to couches that look like engorged beanbags of comfy quicksand) and the people to match. I honestly think this place is the best overall demographic representation of the city of Austin I have ever seen encompassed in a single space!
The wifi is free (there is a one purchase minimum, but c’mon, you seriously gonna freeload in a place that has the equivalent of 101 flavored latte options?).
Should I ever endeavor on another early morning flight where painstaking awakeness trumps trying to squeeze in a two-​hour power nap, this will be my go to!
So happy I discovered this lil gem!