As you arrive at Thunderbird Coffee on Koenig, you’ll probably first notice how it glitzes up an otherwise drab street. Dogs and their owners may be lounging on the open-air patio. Bay windows cover most of the available wall space, allowing natural light to filter into the coffee house. The spacious interior of Thunderbird is […]
Austin Coffee Shops Hunt #4: Bennu Coffee
At first glance, Bennu Coffee adds a touch of elegance to the Austin coffee shops scene. Walk through its doors and you’ll see high-backed chairs surrounding varnished tables and counter tops. Elegant sofas line the walls beneath paintings and pictures from local artists. A grandfather clock slowly ticks across the room. Look a little deeper […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt #3: Caffe Medici
Caffe Medici is a local Austin coffee shop that has succeeded through its customer loyalty. This place has been recommended to me more times than any other coffee shop. Since the majority of the recommendations were positive, I decided to place it high on my list of shops to check out. Here is what I […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt #2: Genuine Joe Coffee
Austin coffee shops come in many different shapes and sizes. You can find them in strip malls and shady groves. Today I’m delighted to review Genuine Joe Coffee, a house-turned-coffee-shop with a unique concept of its own. I haven’t seen a city that enjoys renovating houses into businesses as much as Austin, Texas. It’s pretty […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt: What Makes A Coffee Shop Great?
According to those of you who read my last blog entry about Epoch Coffee, every coffee shop should be treated individually, according to its own strengths and weaknesses. So I come to you with a question: What makes a coffee shop great? A popular and intelligent coffee blog called Coffee Cup News uses the following […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt #1: Epoch Coffee
When it comes to living in Austin, coffee shops are a way of life. Austin is filled with different kinds of people, yet here you can find coffee shops that accommodate even our weirdest denizens. Got a friend who loves martial arts? Send ’em to Kick Butt Coffee. Looking to impress a fine young lady […]