Little Brother

89 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, United States

Little Brother

About the Company

rating: 4.5

The smallest bar. Best coffee shop on Rainey. Currently in a construction zone, but we're still there!

Categories

  • Bar
  • Bar & grill
  • Cocktail bar
  • Espresso bar

Contact Information

Phone: +1 512-305-3133

Website: https://www.littlebrotherbar.com/

Address: 89 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, United States

Working hours
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5–10 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 5 PM–12 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM–12 AM

Photos

Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Great local bar for a cold drink in the middle of Rainey Street. Nothing fancy, just good people and good drinks! Thanks Nathan!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

Nice little spot in the middle of Rainey. We both got the Carajillo - it was pretty small but was made well and was pretty tasty. We just had drinks - no food.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Was recommended by another fanatic bar owner on the street. Too bad the recommendation was off. Absolutely rude staff. Read previous comments. Fantastic hole in the wall bar but service is way off base. If you talk to all of your customers like they are college kids then you re never going to pull in other market segments. Out of towners and will never be back or recommend to others.

Date: a year ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

I went to a pop-up event for their burgers, and they had another one of their restaurants instead. They basically charged us 20 plus tip for a Philly cheese steak made out of hamburger meat, and it was absolutely gross. Poor quality for a high price and just not what I was expecting.

Date: a year ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Probably my favorite place in town to get a coffee and a brekky burrito! No frills or goofy nu-atx nonsense. Always a good movie on the CRT

Date: a year ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Only place that makes Rainey street tolerable. Great bartenders who treat you like the drunk scumbag you are and join in the mayhem with you. If google had a chocolate starfish rating it would absolutely be hotdog flavored Water. Unless you consider yourself a Karen or have Karen tendencies you will love this bar. Ps. Alex and his dirty pornstache are amazing, top tier style and sarcasm.

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

My wife thought the bar was really big and insisted it was definitely above average. Walked up and the Bartender was shotgunning Gatorade. I want to be his friend. Great atmosphere and I will come back again! 5/5 food 5/5 service 5/5 atmosphere Food

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Very small bar, the bar tender was shot gunning a beer and ignoring customers, It was a very unwelcoming atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

This place be like f#$@ it we ball gozimus!

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 1

Johnny was our bartender here and even though we were the only ones here, he couldn t even be bothered to mix us a drink. Complete a**hole and I won t go here again even though I live down the street. Such a bad experience he literally motivated me to post my first review on google.

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Best most clean family restroom on Rainey. 10/10

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

My wife was ordering at this establishment. We went here for breakfast while staying in Austin on the renowned Rainey street thinking it would be a free spirited, fun environment. However, it seems like maybe the younger generation that claims to be so relaxed & non-judgemental has morphed into an angry, rude & anti-social group. He rudely answered her questions & even attempted to tell her this isn t Starbucks. Maybe if it had been a Starbucks the service would have been pleasant.

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

It s like one of those restaurants where they re mean to you. Cool aesthetic, would come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Ask for Ginger. It s spelled like Ginger but pronounced Ginger.

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Watched Jurassic Park on VHS here. It was pretty great.

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 1

Really poor service from a surly barman. Very inhospitable so we dumped our drinks and left.

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Great cocktails and food

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

If you re looking for a place UNLIKE the rest of Rainey Street, but with 100% authentic personality and character .this is the place!

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

Great food but terrible service! The young lady inside the truck made the experience horrible on a brighter note the burgers was really good.

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Recommended by Asador Tacos on rainy and a very very pleasant surprise. These guys are great and know how to make a drink.

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Really well done cocktail bar, knowledgeable bartenders had rare liquors and were very friendly. Coming back with friends later. They have Green Chartreuse!

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Fun spot! Had a long layover in Austin. Spend a few hours here, discussing the future of humanity. Good people + above average VHS collection.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Try the RumpleMilk

Date: 2 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

Drinks tasted like shoe polish and the customer service was terrible

Date: 2 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Perfect spot! Enjoyed a latte and hubby had a few drinks, best we ve had so far while in Austin. Great atmosphere. Thanks for the laughs! - the Canadian couple.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

This is one of my favorite bars in Austin. The people here treat you the same as if you were a homeless person, the queen of England, or Ryan Gosling and I wouldnt want it any other way. Oh and the drinks and burgs are top notch.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

in a world where rumple and milk co exist

Date: 2 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Came for the rumplemilk. Stayed for the homies. Also, Converge played here on a Monday. Thanks chef.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Great bar. Great coffee. Great vibes. Great staff. I go everytime Im in Austin. Literally one of my favorite places.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Burritos are bomb and the coffee slaps. It looked bigger on the inernette.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

If youre planning to walk and shop on South Congress, do not pass Go before stopping in the Little Brother location, inside Maufrais hat shop. Their coffee is divine and their kolaches are delectable. They are crispy and meaty and really hit the spot! You wont be disappointed by this cool Austin hole-in-the-wall. And the cups make for a very Instagrammable-photo :)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Great vibes, great people, great beverages. Can t say enough about the level of hospitality this team exudes. No matter how busy, LB always finds ways to make a visit more memorable. I m not from Austin but every time I visit, Little Brother is a must.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Absolutely delightful humans selling delicious coffee and kolaches. A total gem on SoCo that you don t want to miss out on.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

best frozens, coffee and vibes on rainey. really one of the only reasons to go to that neighborhood at all.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

If I wanted my little Brother to be like Little Brother; I d to a slap a Mohawk on him, cram a burrito in his face hole and make him chase it with Malört. He would thank me and we would celebrate by watching Jurassic park on VHS.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

I effin love this place! Sweet tunes, drinks and peeps.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Had my favorite band Hellbent on Death playing. Could hear them all over Rainey st. Some lyrics uhhhhaaaanbhbbuuuuuoooooppppeeeeeuuuunnnnn - that is one of their hits.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Little Brother is a great bar to grab a ice cold drink and delicious food from Bummer Burrito. The slushy daiquiri and great liquor selection makes this spot a great place to start and end your night!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Coffee was a little bit to bitter but the location was nice.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

The vegan burrito is soooo delicious!! Crunchy, cheesy, with lots of avocado. Service was quick and wonderful. I don t have a picture because I ate it so fast!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Man what a great place to order milk based cocktails!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

The bartenders are sexy, the drinks are mostly made of milk, and the atmosphere is erotic. Will go back every day of my life

Date: 2 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Great cocktails and a great spot to people watch. Nice and quiet little bar in the shade. Bartender and staff were lovely. If we are back in Austin we will be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Love this place best bartenders and great burritos!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Cool bar and great music (metal! ) and the guys behind the counter are great!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Nice walk up spot for a coffee

Date: 2 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Awesome bartenders, refreshing and unique cocktails and badass burritos if you get hungry.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Sexiest bartenders and headiest kitchen staff on both sides of the Mississippi. Metal-head bar only...sorry none others allowed. They have the best drip coffee in town 100000/5 starz

Date: 2 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 1

Shoutout to the Johnny Mitchell show/sick joke podcast Fridays on YouTube. Little brother burrito has HORRIBLE customer service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Little Brother and Bad Larry s Burger are a must stop on Rainy Street. Great!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Get little stopover before exploring the rest of Rainey! The tiny space is perfect for a little nip and their custom cocktails are expertly crafted!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Go to this bar and get the rumplemilk youre gonna like it

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Go to a bad Larrys burgers popular event. It is pop up burger place. The people line up and wait for Larry pump out trays of burgers. Pop-ups frequently occur on random Mondays at Little Brothers. Sometimes these popup events even include a band.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

this was my first visit to Austin little brother was so good the staff was very friendly helpful helping me choose my order an it was the best food i really would recommend Little Brother !

Date: 3 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Solid, SOLID bevs! Hard-pressed to find a better spot than this on Rainey street. People love them, other bars wish they could be them.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Stellar coffee cocktails and VHS collection. Rad on every level, we usually head here first for a pick-me-up before long nights hopping through Rainey.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Super good service and people I lovee this place!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

The bartender took my order than stood around with another bartender joking around for 10 minutes wasting everyones time.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Cool bar and live music is awesome

Date: 3 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Im so excited to watch this bar grow. They have some of the best and kindest bartenders in all of Austin. A total gem for a little hole in the wall on Rainey street. A groovy place for groovy people. Ask about rum, you wont be disappointed.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Best burrito place, a great bummer burrito. Well seasoned and fresh hot.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Y all rule

Date: 3 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great hats

Date: 3 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Not a bad place to grab a morning coffee

Date: 3 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Very short walking distance to Rainey street from the Fairmont Hotel. With so many bar options on Rainey its nice to have a coffee option. Very good coffee, a little pricey but convenience and availability have their price.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 2

Great food, however they made multiple charges to my card on 3 separate occasions.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

Date: 3 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

The guys serving here were really chill and friendly. The burritos were amazing and queso was on point. It s a nice little spot to relax when walking along Rainey Street.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

Date: 4 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Cool concept of a to-go cocktail that s pre-made and ready in a 12 oz beer can. Great selection and great service.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Keeping this short and sweet. Its small, cool vibe, all around awesome! Just go there! You wont be disappointed. This is my first stop every time I visit Rainey St.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Great coffee, great music & great service from Christiana!!!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

The flavor profile of the coffee is horrible.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 3

Little place to pop in on Rainey ST when you need a break from the chaos. Havent had coffee there but the drinks are good and the bartenders were friendly. You can hold a conversation too without having to scream over the music and the small intimidate size lends itself to a more friendly crowd and less to larger groups that dont really act social to others

Date: 4 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Coffee was great. Sat outside & enjoyed people watching.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Awesome little side bar on Rainey. Open far earlier than everything else. Amazing selection of off the beaten path liqueurs and actual VHS tapes playing. We went on a Thursday afternoon and the bartender (never got her name) was very friendly and made the experience that much more memorable. If youre looking for a spot on Rainey before the big boys open, this is where its at.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Cute and small cafe and bar! Very different from all the other spaces in Rainey Street.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

This place is a really nice break from the rest of Rainey, particularly because of the staff here dont BS, i.e. theyll send you on your way if youre after a red bull vodka, but if not, the premixed can cocktail offerings are both delightful and interesting.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 1

Date: 5 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Small and Awesome spot! Straight to the point with Quality crafted Coffee drinks and to kick it up a notch the Booze Coffee drinks are Great! one of my favorite spots after work.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Tiny, intimate, and fun. This littlest bar on Rainey has it all densely packed into a few square feet. I ordered a Jameson Latte because they do coffee and booze very well. A little VHS player sits in one corner and they will let you pick the movie if youre cool. Definitely go with a friend, not a group. Seating is plentiful outside but the A/C inside is to die for. Menus are adorable, possibly covered with inside jokes from the owners. Good beer selection too!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Good coffee but painfully slow service

Date: 5 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Small, vibey spot with great coffee. Really cute.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Cute little retro coffee spot, serving good tunes and stellar coffee (or cocktails, depending on your needs). With 4 bar seats, expect to stand or head out with a to-go.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Just Do It

Date: 5 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Great

Date: 5 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Go have a coffee, you will love it. Nice owner, cool simple outside seating.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Phenomenal cocktails with great attention to detail on presentation. Cozy space inside, dont be deterred from the small style looking in from the street - these folks know how to run a bar in a classic old-school theme.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Cozy, industrial chic

Date: 5 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Great place and fun drinks.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Tiny and Mighty! Loved the friendly duo behind the bar and their quirky cocktails which included a candy Shark for garnishment and the reinvigorating hot cup of java after a long evening on Rainey :)

Date: 5 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

I loved the intimate atmosphere, the tiki style drinks were great and the decorations and music were great.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Awesome spot for coffee that has a very welcoming atmosphere and staff. Their menu is a little small but they make up for it by doing it well and providing a lot of options on how they can make it. I recommend trying your coffee with the oat milk. Will definitely be back the next time I m in Austin.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

My new favorite bar on Rainey Street! With Blackhearts closing there arent a lot of chill places to hang out on Rainey St. Ive only been in twice, once for a coffee and once for a drink, but both times the staff and owners were super welcoming and genuine. Would love to see Little Brother serve mimosas!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Retro, little bar with friendly staff and affordable drinks. Loved the atmosphere. Prepare to stand, but upside is you can people watch from the large front windows. Good for a pit stop or pregame.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Glad this great little coffee shop opened up. Owners are chill. Great coffee

Date: 5 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

a great space!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

This place is awesome! The bartenders are super friendly with a great selection of drinks and coffees. Perfect day-to-night hangout :) PLUS RETRO VHS!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago