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The Oxford Comma

West Congress

Merfolk's Specialty Coffee

Mythical-themed drinks and house-roasted B.E.A.N.S. coffee on S Congress Ave.

The scoop

Merfolk's Specialty Coffee is a South Austin coffee shop at 4930 S Congress Ave, styled as a 'coffee tavern' with an 'Alchemy Bar' for themed specialty drinks and curated playlists. The menu covers classic espresso drinks plus items like The Oxford Comma (an iced London Fog with blackberry and oat milk), horchata, and Mexican spiced hot chocolate, with oat, almond, and coconut milk available. Its house B.E.A.N.S. coffee is, per the shop, roasted right on site, and the space hosts cuppings, workshops, and recurring Artisan Faire markets with local makers.

What to order

  1. The Oxford Comma

    Iced London Fog with blackberry and oat milk, listed under Vigors & Teas on the shop's menu.

  2. Chai Latte

    Hot, fragrant, mildly spicy black tea with spices and steamed milk, topped with foam.

  3. Horchata

    Served hot, iced, or blended, with a 'Make it Dirty' add-on for $1.85.

  4. Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate

    Hot chocolate made from Azteca d'Oro 1519 ground cocoa.

  5. Seasonal 'mythical drinks'

    Rotating themed specials; The Infatuation listed a Harry Potter-inspired butterbeer and a Grinch-y pistachio milk matcha latte in December 2024.

  6. Tarot Collection coffees

    Small-batch B.E.A.N.S. roasts, including The Sun (a juicy light roast) and The High Priestess (a balanced dark roast), showcased at the shop's community cuppings.

Events at Merfolk's Specialty Coffee

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