Dolce Vita has been in Austin at least as long as I have, parked next to Hyde Park Bar & Grill, and the Duval Street Barber Shop (formerly Gaitan’s Barber Shop).  I first discovered this place for the desserts (gelato and cakes mmm) but after I developed a taste for coffee it became a good stop for that too.

I recently stopped by and was surprised by the half-price coffee drinks before 11am!  Take that, Starbucks.  I didn’t take a picture of the scene, but there was a film crew shooting a coffee-conversation scene the day I stopped by.  This place has a cool vibe and a nice area for sitting outside on the patio – shaded from the heat, but also sheltered against the rain. The inside seating area is pretty small, but if you want an intimate conversation, it’s perfect.

Drip Coffee

A Latte in a to-go cup

The latte was good but not remarkable – they don’t waste any time on decor or flair – just delivering a quick cup of coffee.  I managed to resist the dessert display… but it sure was tempting.

Yelp Reviews again are mostly positive.