Bennu Coffee

TLDR: Good coffee, Covid safe, staff seems friendly but unaccommodating at this location, I don't like the new internet system.

Came in during Covid for their very limited seating and it seemed they take appropriate precautions. Bennu used to be my favorite coffee shop in Austin, and I still LOVE the new location up north. However, not a fan of my experience here at MLK. Their new wifi system requires that you input a new code every 3 hours. This code is provided when you purchase, and can only be used on ONE device. At the MLK location, they are strict about only providing one code with each purchase. I find this frustrating because I normally sit down and buy a variety of things at different intervals throughout the day (usually a couple things for breakfast, and then a couple things for lunch). However, even if you buy multiple things in one purchase, you get one code so I can't get on multiple devices, and if you need a code after having ordered before but perhaps before lunch time, you need to buy your lunch or snack in advance? Or just buy one thing at breakfast instead of my usual and space out my orders... Does not seem like a good system for a location whose primary customer base is UT Students and young professionals. I found that I would have stayed longer and purchased more if I didn't have to worry about my internet timing out and when I should schedule my next purchase. Finally gave up and went home to work where I know I have reliable wifi. Staff was friendly but not particularly attentive, accommodating, or welcoming.

I love the ambience of Bennu Coffee and the 24x7x365 availability. They also have an excellent selection of foods and great coffee. The place is popular with students. At peak times, the number of students saturates the Internet connection to the point where I sometimes lose connectivity. It's a pain because it distracts me from the good experience that I want to have while there.

Friendly yet calm atmosphere with fantastic drinks and prompt service. Perfect to grab a coffee and get work done on a laptop, or as a hangout spot for friends. Food is of high quality, drinks are always delicious. Plenty of seating in and outdoors with high accommodation. Offers printing services in-house, too.

A Bennutiful place to enjoy some Joe. The perfect place for a spiritual Bennunion. A perfect sense of Bennunity everytime you walk in. Only one word can describe it...Bennu

I definitely recommend going to Bennu if you like the Austin and college town vibe. Bennu is extremely close to the UT campus so their are tons of UT students who go there, especially during mid-term and finals time. I tend to go there at night time because, if I remember correctly, they are open all night long. I have spent many long nights here getting a lot of work done just because the atmosphere is so calm that it helps my productivity. One thing about it is that when it does get crowded, its hard to get your hands on an outlet so make sure you go with a fully charged battery. I also love the options they have for drinks. I tend to only drink tea, but I feel like that have a pretty wide variety of drinks so that I am never stuck drinking the same thing over and over. Whatever your needs are, whether its to study or to grab a quick pick-me-up I think that Bennu is a close and convenient option.

This place is awesome. The staff are ALWAYS very friendly, helpful and have great attitudes. There's delicious coffee, quick bites to eat like slices of pizza and tacos. Plus a great choice of pastries, salads, cookies, juices, etc. Not to mention, excellent music is always playing....

Incredible place!.. 24hrs. Indoor with many tables, chairs, outlets.. All shared. Everyone sitting working on their own in their laptops or in group. Low and chillin music or you can have your own environment in your headphones. Amazingly nice and helping service. Great coffee, variable food options and healthy snaks.

The crew is awesome. Coffee is customized to taste. Foods are great. All together the place is warm and welcoming. Great shop to do work away from office or home office.

I love coming here! .....During the holiday season and summer. Some fantastic coffee drinks, great pizza and bagel selection, but goodness, it's crowded during the school year. I don't really begrudge them -- it's a sign that such a great place is thriving, as it deserves to. But it's tough for us non-students to find decent seating when school is in session. Still, I look forward to ever trip I make here. Even when I'm struggling to find a chair, I know I'm going to enjoy my coffee.

The quintessential coffee shop. Parking can be a bit of a problem during peak times, but other than that it is great. They have a large variety of chairs to choose from, so you can sit anywhere from a couch to hang with friends, to a cozy corner to get work done. I almost always get a french press coffee when I go. They serve pizza from a local place if you want some good lunch.