Fleet Coffee — Restaurant in Austin

Reviewing Fleet Coffee Co almost feels a bit like writing a review of one of the 7 wonders of the world; the ubiquitousness of the quality and magic in the experience makes you wonder, why?

I have never recommended an establishment as fervently as I continue to recommend Fleet. Their competition-ready baristas are the finest and most knowledgeable you’ll find in South Texas. Every drink I’ve ever been served here has been one of the best I’ve had.

Their rotation of espresso and slow pour options is always vibrant and hand selected from the top roasters in the nation. Truly a specialty coffee lover’s dream.

The selection of seasonal/specialty drinks is original and clever. Finally, the shop itself is a pinnacle of efficiency, design and attention to detail. Fitting their entire bar setup, with enough room for customers to be seated and still take orders, in their amount of square footage is nothing short of masterful. A patio is available for the tiny-shop haters.

Their t shirts summarize the essence of the shop: “we make coffee, sometimes...

I take my coffee very seriously, and Fleet coffee probably has the most consistently great coffee in all of Austin. From cortados to cappuccinos to iced coffee, they always produce high-quality and well-executed drinks. Their bean selections shift frequently, so I enjoy experiencing something a little different (but always great) each time I go. Their flash-brewed (aka pour over) iced coffee is a standout. I often find that other local shops that try to flash-brew end up creating a watery, bitter, and lackluster iced coffee. Not Fleet. They really nail it by preserving the bold flavor of the bean without the bitterness.

Fleet is a little on the pricey side, but no more expensive than other gourmet coffee shops on the Eastside-- and the products are superior. Everyone is always super helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable about what they are serving .

Fleet is also nicely decorated, but very tiny. There is some outdoor seating, but it is not well-covered from the...

Really cool coffee. The syrups are made in-house (which is fantastic, and rare among Austin coffee shops!). And I especially like that none of their drinks are that sweet (in a good way.)

I got a latte with juniper vanilla syrup. And because they hold back on the syrup, the flavors of the coffee really shine through! And you can tell that the syrup is made with real vanilla beans, so you don't get that artificial vanilla extract flavor.

The menu options are impressive overall. They have a cool menu with really creative and thoughtful ideas! You've probably heard of their "fruity pebble cortado", which I'm sure tastes as good as it sounds! The storefront has a really chill vibe, and the staff were super nice. It was an easygoing, relaxing place to go to on my Sunday morning.

This coffee shop will be my #1 recommendation for anyone who is tired of super sweet and artificial-tasting specialty coffee drinks—and appreciates...