Texas Expresso — Restaurant in Austin

As someone who attended both college and, more recently, graduate school at The University of Texas, I ate a lot of meals (and drank a LOT of coffee) on the UT campus. More often than not, this meant warmed-over slices of pizza or fast-food tacos, which is why I was so thankful that Texas Expresso was located just down the street from the School of Social Work, where I took most classes. Located in the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, Texas Expresso is a small coffee shop with a decent selection of paninis, salads, pastries, smoothies, and (of course) coffee drinks. These are all basics- nothing here will blow your mind- but everything I've had here is done well and tasted fresh. The caprese panini, with a side of sun-dried tomato dipping sauce and a fruit salad, was always my go-to here. If you're feeling a bit more indulgent, the grilled cheese with muenster, cheddar, and blue cheese, served with cherry jam dipping sauce, is excellent as well. Everything is made fresh to order, so be forewarned, your food can take a few minutes. Seating in the shop is limited, but there are plenty of comfy armchairs and couches, perfect for studying, just outside in the alumni center. I don't think I could have gotten through college...

I’m a graduate student at UT and study here almost everyday. The food is high quality, tasty, and fresh. I normally get the half sandwich and soup special and it never fails. The coffee is great, I’m an ex-barista so I know good coffee. Speaking of baristas, the staff is SO kind. They go out of their way to make sure your order is satisfied and never make a bad latte. I love my study trips...

This is the best kept secret on UT campus and I am slightly scared to write this review as I hope it stays that way... But this place is top notch quality across the board. Classic Italian espresso beverages done to perfection, great paninis and snacks. Even the bagels here are outstanding, better than many custom bagel shops. So grateful for this oasis of culture on...