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Jo's Coffee

Iced Turbo & "I Love You So Much" Wall Under the Live Oaks

Open-air patio cafe serving cold-brew Turbos, breakfast tacos, and Belgian-style waffles next to the San José Hotel under the live oaks.

Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Iced Turbo (sweet coffee with hazelnut and cream) and bacon egg & cheese breakfast taco.

Best Time

Weekday mornings 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. for breezy patio seating.

Pro Tip

Order at the quick pickup counter on the north side if the main sidewalk line has more than 10 people.

While You Are Here

Snap a photo at the iconic script wall and browse the Austin Motel gift store.

How to Get There

Walk south from downtown bridge down South Congress Ave.

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3.5 hours · 8 min total walking

Morning patio coffee under live oaks, shaded afternoon half-shell oysters, and legendary roots music at the Continental Club.

  1. 01
    Start · Patio Coffee & Turbos: Jo's Coffee (South Congress)

    Grab an Iced Turbo and breakfast taco on the dog-friendly patio under live oaks.

    → 3 min walk
  2. 02
    Afternoon · Oak-Shaded Seafood: Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar

    Order half-price happy hour Gulf oysters on the expansive wooden deck.

    → 4 min walk
  3. 03
    Anchor · Historic Live Roots Music: Continental Club

    Catch live rockabilly, country, or blues beneath the historic 1955 neon marquee.