Moka & Co, the specialty Yemeni café known for its organic coffee, traditional teas, and warm community atmosphere, plans to debut in the Austin area. According to public filings, the coffee shop will be located in Round Rock at 4450 University Blvd., Suite 190, within the Shops at University Heights.
What Now Austin spoke with franchise owners, who declined to provide an official opening date yet, but highlighted their excitement to bring the concept to Williamson County. Public filings indicate that construction is scheduled to be completed in October 2026.
Founded in 2024, Moka & Co is a specialty Yemeni café rooted in Yemen’s historic coffee legacy, focused on connecting people through coffee. The menu features traditional Yemeni beverages, specialty lattes, pastries, and Middle Eastern sweets such as sabaya, a layered honey cake.
The franchise operators shared that the concept resonated with them during a visit to the brand’s Broadway location in New York City, which inspired them to recreate a similar environment in Texas.
“We immediately fell in love with the warmth of the space. We want Moka & Co to feel like an extension of home, a cozy living room for the community, where people can walk in as strangers and leave as friends.”
Coffee sourcing remains central to the brand’s identity, with beans sourced from Yemeni farms and cooperatives and processed using traditional sun-drying methods passed down through generations.
“We believe life is better when it’s shared. Whether it’s old friends catching up over coffee, families creating memories, colleagues meeting after work, or complete strangers who walk in and leave as friends.”
The Round Rock location would mark Moka & Co’s first Texas outpost, bringing its blend of Yemeni hospitality and specialty coffee to the Austin metro area.
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