Topic 7 of 64: Coffeehouses - the java jungle
Thu, Nov 14, 1996 (21:41) |
Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
It's getting more like Seattle all the time. More and more coffeehouses.
Where do you get most comfortable with a cup of coffee? What's the best
atmosphere? Who has the best brews? What flavors/types do you go for?
19 responses total.
Topic 7 of 64 [austin]: Coffeehouses - the java jungle
Response 1 of 19: aubrey (aubrey) * Tue, Apr 8, 1997 (14:13) * 2 lines
Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I was atttending UT (81-85), they put in this strange little place on the drag called, of all the stupid quasi-sci-fi names, Capt Quackenbush's. Hmmph, said I, that'll never last! And indeed, 15 years later, it's an Austin mainstay. While I was decaffeinated during my Austin years (I was also a vegetarian--the place just does such wholesome things to you), I will say they had mighty fine desserts there. I have been stunned on recent visits to find the coffee tr
ndoid has taken over.
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Response 2 of 19: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Apr 8, 1997 (22:50) * 4 lines
There are coffeehouses all over now.. there's a topic in the
restaurant topic on coffeehouses I believe... but Quack's remains
the original. Still pretty much the same, there's a gift shop
next door.
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Response 3 of 19: aubrey (aubrey) * Thu, Apr 10, 1997 (13:31) * 1 lines
I was always too intimidated to go in there until I discovered their desserts--then it was out of my way, you Too-Cool-For-Anyone bozos! Their clientele was always so intense, so hipper-than-thou. They made for great people-watching, tho--so self-absorbed they never even noticed!
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Response 4 of 19: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Apr 10, 1997 (21:21) * 5 lines
You got it. If I didn't work so durn far North, I'd go by there
more often. There are a bunch of other coffehouses around UT now
and further north, there's the "Flight Path" on Duval. Very comfy
with couches and 50s decor. I did a run down on coffeehouses in the food
or the restaurant conference.
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Response 5 of 19: aubrey (aubrey) * Mon, Apr 14, 1997 (09:16) * 1 lines
missed the run-down. my local, Grinder's, just got bought out so we'll have to see what they do...they've already removed the free lending library. Why is change never for the better? (I'm cranky again)
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Response 6 of 19: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Apr 14, 1997 (23:24) * 1 lines
It's on here somewhere if you scroll though food or restaurants.
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Response 7 of 19: Stacey Vura (stacey) * Thu, Oct 9, 1997 (12:24) * 1 lines
Is Stella's still around?
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Response 8 of 19: Stacey Vura (stacey) * Thu, Oct 9, 1997 (12:25) * 4 lines
OOps! BIG slip, STella's is the coffe house here that reminds me of Mojo's. Is
Mojo's still around?
I miss carrot cake at Flips and seeing Laurie Freelove at Mojo's.... Ahhh the
memories.
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Response 9 of 19: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Oct 9, 1997 (19:24) * 115 lines
Mojo's is still around. Here's a little blurb I found on the web:
Mojo's Daily Grind
2714 Guadalupe, 477-6656
Open 24 hours Mon-Saturday; Closed Sunday night; smoking section at the bar
This favorite on the drag fills day and night with industrious students who feel at home behind the
tables and slouched in the chairs and couches that cover this converted old house. Mojo's menu centers
on coffee, although a handful of pastries, not to mention the latest magazines and an amusing selection
of vintage games, are available to go along with your brew. The coffeehouse used to roast its own beans,
but now buys in bulk from Texas Coffee Traders and sells by the pound as well as by the cup. For a
bracing caffeine kick, down a tight black espresso and save the slightly sweet iced mojo for a warm
weather treat.
Others:
Austin Java Co.
1206 Parkway, 476-1829
Mon-Thu, 7am-midnight; Fri, 7am-1am; Sat, 8am-1am; Sun, 8am-11pm; smoking outside only
Also soups and salads, pasta, wine and beer, omelettes, eggs benedict, migas, etc.
Famous Viennese coffee.
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Captain Quackenbush's
2120 Guadalupe, 472-4477
Mon-Fri, 7am-10pm; Sat & Sun, 9am-10pm; smoking section
Perennial on the drag, grandaddy of 'em. matzo soup and kiwi shakes,
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The Coffee Exchange
1200 W. Sixth, 474-5300
Mon-Sat, 6:30am-9pm; Sun, 6:30am-4pm; smoking outside only
a specialty shop in the trendy E Sixth street area, nice outdoor tables. One of my faves.
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Dolce Vita
4222 Duval, 323-2686
Open daily, 11am-midnight; smoking outside only
espress and gelato combo. Italian sodas and brandy.
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503 Coffee Bar
503 W. Oltorf, 462-0804
Mon-Thu, 7am-11pm; Fri, 7am-midnight; Sat, 8am-midnight; Sun 8am-11pm; smoking outside only
couches, backyard patio, live music Saturday and happy hours (4pm to 7pm). mezzo pesto and tabouleh.
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Flightpath Cafe
5011 Duval, 458-4472
Mon-Thu, 10am-11pm; Fri & Sat, 10am-1am; smoking outside only
filled with bookworms and laptop users, the city's best hot chocolate.
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Flipnotics Coffeespace
1603 Barton Springs Rd., 322-9750
Mon-Thu, 7pm-12am; Fri & Sat, 7am-1am; Sun, 8am-12am; smoking outside only
live music, beer, frothy capucino, quiches, sandwiches, and pastries
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HighLife Cafe
407 E. Seventh, 474-5338
Sun-Wed, 9am-midnight, Thu-Sat, 9am-1am; smoking section
film books, hand turned grinder, trout plate with polenta, hummus, waffles.
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Jake's Coffee
(inside 12th Street Books)
827 W. 12th, 499-8828
Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Closed Sunday; smoking outside only
ACC hangout. Muffins, smoothies, Ginseng Rush sodas, Headhammer (coffee w/ shot of espresso
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Little City
916 Congress, 476-2489
Mon-Fri, 8am-midnight; Sat, 9am-midnight; Sun, 9am-10pm
3403 Guadalupe, 467-2326
Mon-Fri, 7am-midnight; Sat-Sun, 8am-midnight; smoking in the back
arabica high altitude bean, beans by the pound, cafe sorbetto, sandwiches at lunch downtown
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Los Armadillos Coffee
1605 W. Fifth, 322-0280
Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm; Closed Sunday; smoking outside only
Tiny. .78 a cup, bulk coffee (wide variety). Try Java Estate Jampit (low acid)
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Lovejoy's
604 Neches, 477-1268
Open Daily 4pm-2am; smoking
Pool, like a neighborhood pub.
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Manor Road Coffeehouse
1809 Manor Rd., 474-2505
Mon-Fri, 7:15am-midnight; Sat & Sun, 8:30am-midnight; smoking section
Italian sodas, beer, wine, herb teas, food.
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Metro Espresso Bar
2222 Guadalupe, 474-5730
Open 24 hours daily; smoking upstairs 2pm-6am
student hangout on the drag, killer espresso (formerly Insomnia)
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Mojo's Daily Grind
2714 Guadalupe, 477-6656
Open 24 hours Mon-Saturday; Closed Sunday night; smoking section at the bar
(see above)
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3826 Lake Austin Blvd., 477-2900
Mon-Thu, 7am-11pm; Fri, 7am-1am; Sat, 8am-1am; Sun, 8am-11pm; smoking outside only
waterfront upscale, candles on the tables, house roasted Kenyan AA with yogurt!
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Ruta Maya
218 W. Fourth, 472-9637
Open daily, 8am-2am; smoking
cigar room, live music, decidedly political, lefty hangout
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Spider House
2908 Fruth, 480-9562
Mon-Fri, 7am-1am; Sat, 8am-2am; Sun, 8am-1am; smoking outside only
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Starbucks Coffee Six Locations (including downtown and the Arboretum)
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Response 10 of 19: Stacey Vura (stacey) * Mon, Oct 13, 1997 (12:58) * 5 lines
I can't BELIEVE Mojo's is closed on Sunday's now! That was the best time to go
-- read the Sunday paper and do the crossword!
I've been to most of the others.
PLEASE don't include Starbucks on a list of coffee houses -- it DOES NOT
qualify!
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Response 11 of 19: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Oct 13, 1997 (16:47) * 1 lines
OK, next list, no Starbucks. Too commercial right?
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Response 12 of 19: Stacey Vura (stacey) * Tue, Oct 14, 1997 (11:39) * 2 lines
It just pisses me off when people "too sexy for their shorts" say, " Let's go
get some Starbucks." Coffee! They mean coffee!
Topic 7 of 64 [austin]: Coffeehouses - the java jungle
Response 13 of 19: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Oct 14, 1997 (13:44) * 1 lines
Are they really that sexy?
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Response 14 of 19: Stacey Vura (stacey) * Wed, Oct 15, 1997 (09:58) * 1 lines
No! That's the point! They just think they are!
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Response 15 of 19: KitchenManager (KitchenManager) * Wed, Oct 15, 1997 (23:59) * 4 lines
The proof of the pudding is in the eating,
as long as you're into the trip in some way.
WER
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Response 16 of 19: Stacey Vura (stacey) * Thu, Oct 16, 1997 (12:33) * 2 lines
I didn't know you spoke Greek.
?!?!
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Response 17 of 19: KitchenManager (KitchenManager) * Thu, Oct 16, 1997 (23:54) * 3 lines
I think and think for months and years.
WER
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Response 18 of 19: Stacey Vura (stacey) * Fri, Oct 17, 1997 (12:45) * 1 lines
(LOL)
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Response 19 of 19: William E. Roland (KitchenManager) * Sat, Oct 18, 1997 (00:24) * 3 lines
It's got lots of installation.
WER
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