After more than 25 years in business, CoCo’s Cafe in Austin has announced the closure of its Guadalupe Street location. For decades, University of Texas students have frequented the spot on The Drag for Taiwanese comfort food and boba drinks.
CoCo’s Cafe is preparing for its final days on Guadalupe Street, offering specials for the community. Meanwhile, its Research Boulevard location will remain open despite these developments.
CoCo’s Cafe to Close Permanently on May 10
Owner Joyce Yang shared on Instagram that the café will close soon. Looking back on the legacy of her family-run cafe, Yang remembered the food, culture, and connection that took shape at the space through generations. Describing herself as a former UT student, she thanked students, families, and the UT community.
“Guadalupe Street has truly been home, and we are endlessly grateful for the love and support you’ve shown us,” the post read.
CoCo’s Cafe will serve its final meal on May 10, 2026. The comment section showed nostalgic reactions with some patrons recalling their time at the cafe as an alumni. Others shared their working experience through the 2000s.
In the same post, Yang urged the community to share photos, memories, or messages with their team through a Dropbox link.
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Farewell Deal Scheduled for This Week
With less than a month left to its closure at The Drag, the cafe has invited guests for celebration through its latest ‘Buy 1 Drink, Get 1 50% Off’ deal. The deal will be available April 24-25, 2026, at CoCo’s Cafe, Guadalupe.
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Research Boulevard Location Stays Operational
While the closure has disappointed some in the Austin community, patrons can still enjoy the brand’s bubble tea and other offerings. As of now, CoCo’s Cafe is serving its menu items at its Research Boulevard location. It will continue operations as normal regardless of the closure at The Drag.
The cafe has been running as a locally owned establishment in Austin since the 1990s. According to its website, the highlight offerings included Taiwanese comfort food and a range of boba drinks. Out of these, spicy beef noodle soup, peppercorn chicken with rice, and shaved ice with customizable toppings were the popular picks.
While Austin is going to lose a legacy staple, the transition is expected to not have a lasting effect as offerings continue at Research Boulevard.
