Consistent Coffee, Consistent Experience

I decided that because the week after spring break is unfairly riddled with assignments, quizzes, and tests in order to maintain sanity I needed consistency; so I headed to my hometown favorite 24-hour coffee house, Bennu.

Bennu Coffeehouse never fails to meet my expectations and leave my taste buds delightfully caffeinated.



photo courtesy of hercampus.com

Bennu is one of those Austin secrets that won't be a secret for much longer. Driving down East MLK Boulevard it is easy to over look this Austin gem, because it is tucked away between apartment complexes and looks more like a warehouse than a coffee house.

But upon opening the doors of Bennu your body experiences a sensory overload. Your eyes adjust to the dim light, your nose to the awakening scent of fresh roasted coffee beans, and your ears to the alternative indie music faintly suspended in the air. The best part of Bennu is the inviting seating layout comprised of oversized couches, high-backed padded chairs, and tall barstools. Bennu is intended to provide the same comfort found in your living room.

The Bennu menu is simple and traditional. You won’t find any zany coffee concoctions or strange flavors, but where it lacks in inventiveness it makes up for in mastery. Each drink on the menu tastes just as it should.



photo courtesy of Kristen K. of yelp.com



Like many Austin coffee shops, Bennu is dedicated to supporting its local community by selling tasty food from iconic Austin vendors like Torchy’s Tacos, Hoboken Pies, and Fricano’s Deli. And because it’s open 24-hours, you are more than welcome to study and satiate your “munchies” cravings well into the wee hours of the morning. Bennu almost makes all-nighters enjoyable. Almost.

In 2010, Austin Chronicle chose Bennu as the "Best 24- Hour Buzz." While this is a fantastic award for a business little older than a year it has led to an influx in patrons and a deflux in seating. The only problem with Bennu is its rising popularity; getting a seat is more frustrating than UT Austin’s last football season. In order to guarantee a spot in this cozy coffee shop arrive before 7 p.m. or after 11 p.m.

Bottom Line: Put Bennu on your short list of “go-to” coffee shops when you have an impending deadline and no time to find the newest under-the-radar study spot.

Did I mention its open 24-hours?

Coffee Suggestions:

            Non-coffee drinkers: Peruse the list of decadent mochas named after famous works of literature found on the back of the counter menu. These coffees will leave you as content as the classic novels itself.

            Coffee drinkers: Fill your mug up with the smooth and voluptuous house blended coffee and walk over to the bar to enhance the already bold flavor with as much simple syrup, sugar and/or cream as you prefer.

Bennu Coffee LLC                                                                                                   Hours 
2001 East 19th St.                                                                                Mon- Sun 12 a.m. - 12 a.m. Austin, TX 78702