New grocery store The Halfway Market opened alongside Austin coffee shop Barley Bean in late October.

The joint market and cafe is the latest concept by Barley Bean co-founder and CEO Mohit Mehra, who is an Austin resident. The coffee company has another location off South Lamar Boulevard.

A closer look

Barley Bean is a specialty, boutique coffee house, bakery and roastery, serving coffee, tea and espresso beverages as well as energy refreshers, juices and smoothies. Additionally, the cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees, including pizza and paninis.

The Halfway Market sells essential groceries and convenience items, fresh food, and craft beer.


Something to note

The new business is located near The University of Texas at Austin next to Posse East and Taco Joint.