Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Interpretive Coffee
1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX, 78703
Interpretive Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $285K across about 1,625 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $285K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,625 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $175/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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30 days after the preceding date shown.
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66 days after the preceding date shown.
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87 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Interpretive Coffee
Interpretive Coffee is converting a former one-story residence at 1608 W. 35th Street in the Rosedale neighborhood of Austin into a 1,625-square-foot coffee bar. The project involves interior renovation work, including minor demolition, new finishes, lighting, and updated plumbing for the work area. TDLR records show this renovation is scheduled to finish in September 2026, with construction beginning in April 2026.
The owner of record is J17 Fortune, L.P., and the design firm is NEWTON Architecture. The estimated cost for the project is $285,000, which calculates to $175 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the Travis County median of $103 for similar renovation filings. The total estimated cost is close to the county median of $296,684 for this type of work.
Project Status and Scope
TDLR completed plan review in June 2026, and the status is listed as Review Complete. The scope of work includes creating a new coffee bar within the existing restaurant structure. Specific tasks include installing new finishes and lighting throughout the interior, as well as updating the plumbing for the work area. The existing restroom will also receive new lighting and finishes. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Attila Huszka.
City of Austin permit records show five permits on file at this street address, issued between March 2026 and May 2026. These include two building permits, one electrical permit, one plumbing permit, and one mechanical permit. The most recent permit describes an interior remodel of an existing restaurant use as a coffee bar. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
NEWTON Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,210,000. These include projects in Austin and Buda, with statuses ranging from registered to inspection complete. Other renovation projects in the Rosedale area include The Grove, Castilian, and ARC Medical Park Tower Orthopedics. The area is part of ZIP code 78703, which has a population of about 22,484 and a median household income of $144,637 according to U.S. Census estimates.
Travis County unemployment was 4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. Local coverage has reported that Interpretive Coffee is planning to open a coffee bar at this location. RestaurantPipeline lists the business as planned for a September 2026 opening window, consistent with the TDLR completion date.
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Interpretive Coffee is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $285K covering 1,625 sq ft. J17 Fortune, L.P. is the property owner and NEWTON Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
TDLR records indicate the project is scheduled to finish in September 2026. Construction started in April 2026, and plan review was completed in June 2026.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $285,000. This translates to $175 per square foot for the 1,625-square-foot space, which is above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot.
Who is the design firm for this project?
NEWTON Architecture is the design firm of record. They have six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,210,000, including several in Austin and one in Buda.
Is Interpretive Coffee open yet?
The TDLR record shows the project is scheduled to finish in September 2026. RestaurantPipeline lists a September 2026 opening window, but the construction status is the primary record here.
What specific work is being done?
The scope includes minor demolition, new finishes and lighting, and new work area plumbing. The existing restroom will also receive new lighting and finishes to convert the space into a coffee bar.
What is Interpretive Coffee?
Interpretive Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 1608 W. 35th Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior Renovation of an existing restaurant within a former 1-story residence for use as a coffee bar. Work includes minor demolition, new finishes and lighting, and new work area plumbing. Existing restroom to receive new lighting and…
Is Interpretive Coffee open in Austin?
Interpretive Coffee was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Interpretive Coffee located?
Interpretive Coffee is located at 1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX, 78703, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Interpretive Coffee?
J17 Fortune, L.P. is the property owner/developer of record for Interpretive Coffee, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Interpretive Coffee?
NEWTON Architecture is the design firm of record for Interpretive Coffee, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Interpretive Coffee cost and how big is it?
Interpretive Coffee has an estimated construction value of $285K and approximately 1,625 square feet (about $175/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior Renovation of an existing restaurant within a former 1-story residence for use as a coffee bar. Work includes minor demolition, new finishes and lighting, and new work area plumbing. Existing restroom to receive new lighting and finishes.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
Location & views
1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX, 78703
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Interior Non-Structural Demolition
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