Metro is a great place to study late at night. The espresso bar gets somewhat crowded during midterms and finals but not terribly so. Their drinks are good and not too expensive. This is a... More

Metro is a great place to study late at night. The espresso bar gets somewhat crowded during midterms and finals but not terribly so. Their drinks are good and not too expensive. This is a fixture on the Drag which gives UT the easy going unique feel that it has. A must visit for a late night caffeine fix.
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This two story coffee house is a perfectplace to relax with your friends or do homework. It is open really late, so you came come here for those late night coffee cravings. They also have an... More

This two story coffee house is a perfectplace to relax with your friends or do homework. It is open really late, so you came come here for those late night coffee cravings. They also have an assortment of desserts and tasty food to satisfy those munchies. I love coming here and the music is great too!
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Metro doesnt look like your usual cafe! Tinted windows, and not too many people entering and leaving doesnt give you a very good first impression. I would have never found this place if it wasnt... More

Metro doesnt look like your usual cafe! Tinted windows, and not too many people entering and leaving doesnt give you a very good first impression. I would have never found this place if it wasnt for my friend. It only says Metro on the outside and I couldn't tell if was a coffee house. Her and I were walking back from Jester around 1am and I really wanted to get some coffee, so she took me here. And must I say, it was the best thing that happened to me since I came to Austin 15 days ago. I was on the lookout for a 24 hr cafe around here, and Metro mdae my day (nite ;)). The coffee was very good, albeit they were a little pricey, but it was well worth it! The music in there also kept me going. Lots of people were there even at 1 am in the morning. It is a must visit place if you are around campus. I love it. Also its a gr8 place to get some light reading done...
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One December during the finals while I was at the University of Texas, a freeze warning closed every building in school, every business and every library. You can't study at a frat house, so I had... More

One December during the finals while I was at the University of Texas, a freeze warning closed every building in school, every business and every library. You can't study at a frat house, so I had to hang out at the only place you can always trust to be open ALL THE TIME! Welcome to Metro! This is one of Austin's gems...it has a very high ceiling, comfy used couches, some steel furniture, and best of all, a GREAT variety of drinks and desserts made fresh. If you're lucky enough to get a chocolate chip cookie when it's fresh out of the oven, I'm sure you'll be hooked forever. Get the Vanilla Hazelnut, or the berry shakes made with Amy's ice cream. Oh, and grab a good book...you'll be here for a while!
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During final’s this the hot spot to study for U.T. students. This espresso bar has a very relaxing atmosphere, but it can be a bit smoky inside at times. The drinks are excellent. This place is... More

During final’s this the hot spot to study for U.T. students. This espresso bar has a very relaxing atmosphere, but it can be a bit smoky inside at times. The drinks are excellent. This place is located in the heart of downtown and is a very popular college hang out. If you’re looking for a place to chill out with friends, I’d definitely recommend The Metro.
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