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Ott Coffee Provides Premium Quality Beans Infused With CBD

November 5, 2019 by Katrina Cervantes Leave a Comment

CBD infused coffee from Ott Coffee in Austin
CBD-infused coffee (Credit: Ott Coffee)

More people are incorporating CBD into their regimen for its reported benefits. Its applications are wide and varied. Many modern spas offer CBD as a topical add-on you can incorporate into your massage. There are CBD oils, creams, and lotions you can apply yourself. There are capsules and tinctures.

Another common way to receive CBD is by consuming foods and treats we already love. CBD can be infused into smoothies, pastries, candy, and basically anything your heart desires. CBD and coffee is becoming a more widely available combination, much to the delight of both CBD and coffee enthusiasts.

Al Mortada is an enthusiast of both. With his Austin-based CBD coffee company, Ott Coffee, he is able to share both of these passions with the world.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee

Empowered Coffee Designs Meaningful Opportunities for Employees

June 4, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Empowered Coffee Austin

A friendly smile, as sported by William here, is served with each cup from Empowered Coffee (Credit: Josh Baker)

Editor’s Note: Empowered Coffee shuttered in January 2019 due to a rent hike. 

What comes to mind when you think of coffee shops in Austin? Maybe an industrial interior, memorable coffee, latte art, or the barista–that bearded, tattooed, man-bun sporting espresso master. At Empowered Coffee, you will find all of these, except the barista you first envisioned.

This unpretentious coffee shop has one goal: serve a great cup of coffee. No long lines, complicated drinks, or pseudo-intellectual conversations. Empowered Coffee employs adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs). The mission is to empower IDD adults by providing meaningful employment and growth opportunities. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: coffee, coffee shops

Houndstooth Coffee Embraces Neighborhood Vibe at 3 Austin Locations

March 28, 2018 by Amanda Sayers 3 Comments

Houndstooth Coffee Shop AustinOn a recent visit to Houndstooth Coffee, I discovered the concept of a classic, neighborhood coffee shop still exists. Not only did I find delicious coffee, but the vibe was so friendly. I befriended strangers (all local), and we talked about the neighborhood, living in Austin, traveling on the MetroRail, etc. It gave me all the warm and fuzzy feelings a good coffee shop should give.

During my time there, I learned Houndstooth Coffee will be expanding its drink menu, adding cocktails at the newest location in east Austin. Transitioning from day to night never sounded so good.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee, coffee shops

Greater Goods Cafe Supports Austin Charities, Offers Coffee Education

March 15, 2018 by Danielle Fritz Leave a Comment

Greater Goods Coffee East Austin

Greater Goods’ east Austin location has ample parking and seating

A good cup of coffee and a quality conversation can do wonders. But Greater Goods coffee does even more. With a second coffee shop now in east Austin, Greater Goods serves “coffee with a splash of kindness”…literally.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee, coffee shops, eastside

The 12 Most Inviting South Austin Coffee Shops

February 28, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan 7 Comments

South Austin Coffee Shops

South Austin tends to feel like the epicenter of independent coffee shops. We have so many, in fact, that narrowing this list down to 12 places was a challenge! What they all have in common is what makes them so south Austin: a combination of organic, locally-roasted beans, free Wi-Fi, food to nosh on, and dog-friendly areas. Despite their similarities, each of these South Austin coffee shops holds a unique allure and has a legion of devotees. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee, coffee shops, south austin

Creature Coffee Co. Subscription Service Delivers Locally Roasted Coffee

February 26, 2018 by Amanda Sayers 1 Comment

Creature Coffee Subscription Service

Fill out a quick form about your coffee preferences and–voila–Creature Coffee shows up at your door
(Credit: @creaturecoffeeco)

As an avid coffee drinker, I’ve had my share of good and bad brews. I’m particular and I know what I like. As a result, I tend to frequent the same coffee shops around Austin. But then, I discovered Creature Coffee.

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Filed Under: Discoveries, Drink, Food & Drink, Local Business Tagged With: coffee

Atlas Coffee Club Brings Coffee From Around the World to Your Doorstep

February 3, 2017 by Yulia Dyukova Leave a Comment

atlas coffee club austin

Credit: Dennis Burnett Photography

If coffee and travel have something in common, it’s the sense of awakening they both give you. Coffee awakens your body, while traveling awakens your mind and soul. When two adventurous and energetic individuals combined the two, it resulted in a brand as unique as a far-away country and as bold as your morning cup of joe. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee

4 of Austin’s Top Baristas Talk Espresso

June 10, 2016 by Guest Blogger 2 Comments

Flitch Coffee truck

Flitch Coffee trailer in East Austin

Guest article by Natalie Parra-Novosad

I’ll go out of my way every morning just to get an espresso or cappuccino at one of my favorite cafes, even if it means being a little late for work. I’ll never enjoy a coffee from Starbuck’s or a gas station again.

Sometimes I wallow in guilt over the fact that I’m willing to fork over a good chunk of my salary to satisfy my craving for exceptional coffee, often multiple times a day. But after getting to know the baristas at four of my favorite Austin coffee shops, I feel less guilty about my habit.

Meet the faces behind the flavor.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee, coffee shops

Consciously Crafted Chameleon Cold-Brew Coffee Captivates Crowds

October 16, 2015 by Jessica Pino Leave a Comment

Chameleon Cold-Brew Coffee

Editor’s Note: Chameleon was purchased by Nestle in November 2017.

Cold brew coffee is growing in popularity around the U.S. and in Austin specifically. But I’ll be the first to admit I used to have no clue what cold brew really meant.

As it turns out, cold brew is not taking hot coffee and pouring it over ice. So what is it? I decided to go to locally-crafted and consciously-brewed Chameleon Cold-Brew for the answer. After all, they proclaim to be “The very best coffee you will ever taste. Period.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee, fair trade coffee

Once Over Coffee Bar Is Worth a Second Glance

October 7, 2015 by Judy Rae Merhar Leave a Comment

Once Over Coffee Bar Interior

Inside Once Over Coffee Bar (Credit: Katie Spence)

It sits quietly and unassumingly. You’ve likely walked right past without stepping inside because it seamlessly blends with its surroundings.

Once Over Coffee Bar is a well-kept secret that proudly claims the “Tiniest Dog Park In Texas,” along with stellar coffee and beer. And it happens to be owned by a likable, down-to-earth couple who live within walking distance of their patch of caffeinated utopia. [Read more…]

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