San Antonio-based Merit Coffee will open its first Austin location at 222 West Ave., Ste. 120, Austin, in the Seaholm District in late December. The 1,178-square-foot space serves Merit Roasting Co. blends, pastries from San Antonio spot Bakery Lorraine, Taco Deli breakfast tacos, Juice Society juices and Maybelle’s donuts. www.meritcoffee.com