Merit Coffee, South Lamar
33 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/Austin, r/austinfood, r/pourover30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Merit's Austin recommendations cover several outlets, including South Lamar. Commenters praise the coffee and matcha; one particularly likes a subtle, not-too-sweet Harvest Spice Latte. A South Lamar visitor enjoyed the music but found the room crowded. Espresso consistency is a caveat for one commenter who usually enjoys it but has had disappointing shots. Another considers Merit's workspace weaker than several other local cafes despite liking the coffee.
Address
Merit Coffee Co., 1105 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
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Other places on this map closest to Merit Coffee, South Lamar, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/mtnslide in r/Austin · Feb 2024
Suggests Merit, paired with Mañana, as a coffee stop for walking by Town Lake.
- Recommendsu/Neal_Burton in r/austinfood · Aug 2024
Named as one of the author's favorites for black coffee.
- Recommendsu/TheOriginalRezinator in r/austinfood · Apr 2026
Lists Merit among its picks, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/farmerpeach in r/austinfood · Dec 2024consistency
Usually goes to Merit for espresso; has had a few bad shots but mostly good.
- Recommendsu/ggoldentattoo in r/austinfood · May 2024
Included in a short list of recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Ajutur in r/austinfood · Oct 2024taste
Says the Harvest Spice Latte there is subtle and not overly sweet.
- Recommendsu/i_amnesia in r/austinfood · Aug 2024
Listed among their favorites.
- Recommendsu/Zingerman99 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026
Lists Merit among its recommendations.
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- Recommendsu/MinimalPotential in r/Austin · Oct 2024taste
Puts Merit's Triangle location at the front of a group of coffee spots.
- Recommendsu/amysundae in r/austinfood · May 2024
Listed among additional coffee suggestions.
- Recommendsu/godspeeding in r/austinfood · Apr 2026price
Says it offers free drip refills for dine-in customers.
- Recommendsu/motivationalloser in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Is surprised Merit hasn't been named yet.
- Recommendsu/bluebonnetqueen in r/austinfood · Jan 2026
Suggests it as one of two good options.
- Recommendsu/LaMarine in r/austinfood · May 2024
Gives it as a single recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Extortion187 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Says a cereal-flavored matcha there is among their favorites.
- Recommendsu/BK1017 in r/pourover · Apr 2025
Suggests adding this Austin spot to the list of places worth trying.
- Recommendsu/Primary-Brain-1744 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Bare name reply naming Merit; no details.
- Mixedu/EbagI in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Says it has the only decent coffee of the group, but its space is weakest.
- Recommendsu/Remarkable_Grand9722 in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Says they like it and lists it with other picks.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable_Tie_1996 in r/austinfood · May 2025
Suggests a blended cold brew drink from Merit.
- Recommendsu/StavviRoxanne in r/Austin · Mar 2025taste
Says the in-store coffee is really good, though the commenter has not bought beans.
- Recommendsu/kingKitchen in r/austinfood · Mar 2024
Recommended as one of two good options on South Lamar for extra coffee stops.
- Mixedu/hoagiesandgrindrs in r/Austin · Nov 2023ambience
Enjoyed Christmas piano tunes at Merit's South Lamar spot on a Sunday, but it was crowded.
- Recommendsu/BulkyView335 in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Calls Merit a good option for unflavored matcha too.
- Recommendsu/greenspleen3 in r/Austin · Mar 2025
Visits often and says the S. Lamar spot is open until 7 every day.
- Recommendsu/insidertrader68 in r/Austin · Nov 2024
Agrees that Merit Coffee at the triangle leads the pack.
- Recommendsu/tucker_2520 in r/austinfood · Aug 2024
Lists it among top picks.
- Recommendsu/danlozano in r/austinfood · May 2024
Ranks it among the best options.
- Recommendsu/ccorke123 in r/austinfood · Mar 2024
Calls it fantastic, though unsure whether it roasts its own beans.
- Caveatu/Snarky_Guy in r/Austin · Jun 2025taste
Was unimpressed by the coffee after trying the shop.
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