Feeling a bit worse for wear after a night out on Sixth Street, we were very happy to find Halcyon. Located in the Warehouse District, Halcyon is a refuge for day-trippers and night owls. We stumbled upon it on a Sunday morning and whilst the place wasn’t packed, you tell it was popular, as small groups had already commandeered the few super-cosy spots inside.I sunk as far as I could into a lime green chair, which oddly complimented the electric orange coffee mugs. I ordered an Earl Grey tea, which they serve up in a "Teavana" canister. Luckily I have one at home so I know how it works but if you don’t know I’d recommend asking before you spill hot water over yourself. We also ordered a couple of breakfast sandwiches although with transparent cases taking pride of place on their countertop I was almost tempted to a slice of cake instead.
Inside, Halcyon is bright and trendy, which perhaps works better for it’s other life as a bar. It certainly helps highlight the art displays and worked well against the faded brick walls and rich wooden floors.
The service was a little slow, but on this particular Sunday morning I was operating slower than usual as well and didn’t mind too much. It was nice to take our time and read through the Sunday papers whilst sipping some caffeine. They also have a great outdoor deck which wraps around the corner of 4th and Lavaca and butts up against a tumbledown wall which I think was part of an entrance to an Irish bar next door.
Halcyon was a great find for morning coffee and I imagine that at night, they up the ante a little and it becomes a place to see and be seen. Judging by their cocktail menu and tableside S’Mores, it certainly sounds like a transformation worth checking out.
www.halcyonaustin.com