There's almost nothing more Austin than an all-day coffee shop-cocktail bar hybrid, but the city doesn't have a monopoly on the trend. A new Cedar Park concept called La Dosis Coffee and Cocktails, by the proprietor behind Austin's La Holly and Taco Flats, is soft opening for newsletter subscribers January 31. It'll officially celebrate its grand opening on February 9.
The new daily hangout spot is located at 300 W. Whitestone Blvd., the former home of the rustic J&J BBQ & Burgers. It'll serve locally roasted Merit Coffee, cocktails, and Tex-Mex snacks like kolaches.
Bésame, the tiny Austin ice cream shop serving adventurous blends — like a current limited-edition blend of Biscoff and passion fruit ice creams swirled with shortbread-toasted coconut gravel and salted caramel — is also debuting its second location here.
La Dosis will be serving customers from as early as 6 am to as late as 10 pm.La Dosis/Instagram
"Opening La Dosis feels like bringing a dream to life," said owner Simon Madera in a press release. "We've poured our hearts into refining this concept and remodeling a unique space where our community can gather, connect, and enjoy delicious food and drink. We're thrilled to finally open our doors and become part of this neighborhood's daily dose of coffee, pastries, whatever it is they need daily."
There are only a few photos of the renovated space available on social media, but the release credits Liz MacPhail Interiors for the "stunning transformation." The interior design has gone from a standard country barbecue joint to something blending "[W]estern kitsch, Texas nostalgia, and psychedelic elements" with materials ranging from steel to terracotta. The exterior is also getting a makeover by landscape architecture firm Word + Carr Design Group.
The interior is unrecognizable from its recent past.La Dosis/Instagram
Two patios serving different purposes will be open year-round: one offers TVs for sports fans, and the other will stay a bit quieter for "communal gatherings." There will also be a bar and event space fashioned out of a shipping container that will host live music, karaoke, and private bookings.
Hours of operation at La Dosis are Mondays through Wednesdays from 6:30 am to 9 pm, Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30 am to 10 pm, Saturdays from 8 am to 10 pm, and Sundays from 8 am to 9 pm.