AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council will look at improving access to caffeine across the city on Thursday.

While grabbing a cup of coffee is easy in hospitality hubs like downtown, east Austin and South Congress, some residents living in less central neighborhoods complain that those businesses are sparse. District 5 Council Member Ryan Alter drafted a city council agenda item that seeks to explore why this is the case and develop strategies to improve the landscape.

“I've heard from community members all the time wanting [more local coffee shops], “ Alter said.

Alter said he has noticed that some other cities tend to have more coffee businesses in residential areas than in Austin.

As it stands now, a building must be zoned as “Limited Restaurant” or “General Restaurant” for a cafe

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