Editor’s Note: Cafe Ruckus closed in July 2017. Every day, the population of Austin is growing. I have heard many different numbers thrown out, but they all point to the same thing. A booming population. While opinions vary on the growing influx to our fair city, one thing is certain…we are going to need more coffee. If […]
Emerald Tavern: Part Tabletop Gaming Hangout, Part Beer and Coffee Bar
In the last few years, the North Cross area of town has become more and more exciting and lively. One of the newest additions to the neighborhood is Emerald Tavern. It’s not just another coffee shop and bar because it’s also a store and hangout for tabletop gamers. Opened in October 2013, Emerald Tavern features […]
Cenote: Not Your Average Coffeehouse
This guest blog article is by Madison Torres. How is one of the newest coffee shops in Austin already one of the best? Austinite owners, Cody Symington and Mary Jenkins, are doing more than just a few things right. From firsthand experience and an interview with one of the owners, I have the delight of […]
Best Austin Craft Beer Joints: Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
The craft beer scene in Austin is blowing up. For every new brewery that opens, there are at least three bars that pop up, eager to serve you the best local beers that Austin has to offer. Continuing the tradition that Eric started with his Best Burger Joint in Austin series, I’m profiling and reviewing the […]
Strange Brew: Coffee Haven, Live Music, Local Feel
There is a strange little coffee shop in South Austin that you ought to know about. That is, if you’re a caffiene-fueled night owl like myself. Strange Brew is one of the few 24-hour coffee shops in Austin. It’s a rare breed that combines coffee, live music, local beer, and a spacious study area. There […]
Teo Gelato Celebrates 10 Years of Quality and Considers Expansion
In 2002, Matthew Lee quit his high tech job to open a gelato and espresso shop in Central Austin called Teo Espresso, Gelato & Bella Vita. In the beginning, there were naysayers who doubted that Lee would be successful. “What do you know about gelato?” he remembers hearing. But the truth is, he did know something […]
Downtown Coffee Shop, Bar & Lounge, Halcyon Suits Any Occasion
We categorize most coffee shops as appropriate for a specific purpose, at a specific time of day: late night chill hangout with friends, outlets-galore study spot. But I long ago discovered a local staple that is all things to all people. Located in the Warehouse District of downtown Austin, Halcyon manages to wear a typically […]
The Buzz Mill Brings Lumberjack Life to East Austin
Beavers coming out of the woodwork (literally), subdued mason jar lighting hanging from the rafters, a huge outdoor yard, BBQ from one of the most famous pits in history, fruit-infused liquor, all-you-can-eat flapjack breakfast for $5, free Wi-Fi, full bar, coffee, open 24/7…should I go on? Anyone who keeps up with the Austin scene has […]
Mozart’s Coffee on Lake Austin Delights Eyes and Taste Buds
In mid-2012, our good friend Dusty Vegas wrote a popular Austinot series that was descriptively titled “Austin Coffee Shop Hunt.” Over time, we’ve featured other delightful coffee spots including Dominican Joe, Kick Butt Coffee, Austin Java and Corona Cafe. I’ve decided to bring back the coffee talk by reviewing one of my favorite coffee shops […]
Austin Coffee Shops Hunt #5: Hip and Young at Thunderbird Coffee
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 […]