North University · Since 2025 · $$
Lau Lau
Asian American specialty coffee and pastries on Guadalupe
The scoop
Lau Lau is a specialty coffee shop near UT Austin blending traditional espresso drinks with Asian American-inspired flavors like fish sauce caramel and Chinese five spice. Scratch-made pastries include egg tarts, pineapple buns, and red miso biscuits.
Founded by Hannah Foy, a longtime service-industry professional, and named after her family, Lau Lau reflects her Chinese American experience growing up biracial in the Midwest. The shop opened with a soft opening in mid-August 2025 and a grand opening in late September 2025, conceived as an inclusive community space celebrating mixed heritage.
What to order
Fish Sauce Caramel Latte
Signature latte blending savory fish sauce caramel with espresso.
Chinese Five Spice Cortado
Cortado flavored with Chinese five spice.
Foy's Old Fashioned Latte
House latte named for the founder.
Egg Tart
Traditional egg tart pastry.
Red Miso and Furikake Biscuit
Scratch-made biscuit with red miso and furikake.
Pineapple Bun
Traditional Hong Kong-style sweet bun.
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