Desnudo Coffee: Downtown — Restaurant in Austin

AN AUSTIN STAPLE. The best coffee in the country is right here in Austin, TX. After three years since opening, the city of Austin has even commemorated a day in their honor! Desnudo has not only blessed us with the most delicious creative and mouth watering beverages any menu could offer but they have created a community of believers. As a faithful Desnudo customer, the mission behind these trucks is the greatest incentive to enjoy my morning the best way I know how… obviously with the Angels from heaven known as their staff, but also because they believe they Can change one small farm at a time. They are literally changing lives both here in the US but also in Columbia. Sergio & Juan know good coffee, they know good service, they know a welcoming culture and with that knowledge and wisdom, they have built a legacy of excellence. Also I can not give enough praise to their staff! Every single one of them possesses magical powers and will make you smile or melt because of how wonderful they treat you and how much love they spread. You will not be disappointed by the cappuccino, any latte, & their exquisite matcha. Bring your own Mug for an extra level of goodness. Also, they’ve partnered with Epicerie and carry their croissants so def don’t sleep on dipping one of those in your coffee! It’s hard to stick with my go-to cappuccino when they come out with new seasonal options because they’re always so gooooood and you gotta catch em while you can!

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Overall: 4.3/5

The Desnudo Coffee mobile truck is located by Foreground Food Hall. There was a line, but it moved quickly. The staff was super nice and welcoming. While you wait, you can grab a breakfast taco at Taco Pegaso, which is right next to the coffee truck.

I think the prices are a bit high for a 12 oz coffee, but they offer unique flavors, so it's still worth trying. Both of our drinks came with two shots of espresso, but there wasn’t a strong coffee taste. I also appreciate that they don’t charge extra for milk alternatives.

Iced Brown Sugar Miso Latte with Almond Milk ($6.45): This latte is made with miso paste infused with brown sugar, shaken with espresso, and your choice of milk. It was good—each ingredient had a subtle flavor profile and blended well together. The latte was well-balanced.

Hot Forbidden Latte with Oat Milk ($7): Their menu noted limited availability, and the description was enticing, so I decided to try it. This latte is made with panela-caramelized black rice, coconut cream, and a sprinkle of ginger powder. Although it mentions just a sprinkle of ginger, I found the ginger flavor to be the most prominent, while the other ingredients complemented it. This drink definitely warmed me up from the inside. Needless to say, if you’re not a fan of ginger, I’d recommend choosing another latte.

I’d love to come back to try their Shoyu Butterscotch Latte and...

I have no idea why I’m writing this review so late because I’ve been drinking Desnudo for two years now, and it’s way overdue. This place is a total gem in Austin—one of the few spots where you can get both amazing coffee and matcha. I swear they were one of the first in the city to use that high-quality ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji & the traditional method of whisking it. As a matcha girl with a coffee-loving husband, this place is a staple for us. My husband is obsessed with the brown sugar miso, their seasonal choco cloud and their most recent seasonal drink the forbidden latte!

They also don’t charge extra for oat milk, which is such a small but super appreciated detail. Their matcha is always creamy, top-tier, and about $7. Meanwhile, most other places are hit-or-miss, often watery depending on the milk or how much water is being used to whisk the matcha, with the oat milk upcharge, you’re easily paying $9–$10.

But honestly, beyond the drinks, the people make this place even better. The owners and staff are some of the nicest folks, and they’ve built such a welcoming community. If you stop by their Webberville location, you’ll see what I mean—the vibes are immaculate and they’ve brought that same love to downtown Austin.

All in all if I’m not making matcha & coffee at home I’m only...