East Austin · Est. 2024

Austin, we kept the door open — and the coffee warm.

A neighborhood café and bar on Pedernales Street where morning espresso flows into evening cocktails. Come as you are. Stay a while.

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Our Story

Born from a love of good food, strong drinks, and the kind of warmth that makes strangers feel like family.

Mama Dearest started as a conversation between friends who believed Austin deserved a third place that felt like home — not a chain, not a trend, just a real space where the coffee is pulled with intention and the cocktails are mixed with the same care.

We opened our doors on Pedernales Street in East Austin with one simple promise: show up, sit down, and let us take care of you. Whether you're grabbing a single-origin pour-over at 8 a.m. or nursing an Old Fashioned at 8 p.m., you're our guest.

Single-Origin Coffee Beans
Craft Cocktails
Daily Fresh Kitchen
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Address

515 Pedernales St
Austin, TX 78702

Hours

Mon – Thu: 7am – 10pm
Fri – Sat: 7am – 12am
Sun: 8am – 9pm

515 Pedernales St, Austin 78702

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Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear from You

Whether you have a question, want to book an event, or just want to say hi — drop us a line and we'll get back to you soon.

Or reach us directly:

mama@bearhughospitality.com (512) 402-8434
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