Comments on: North Austin Coffee Shops Rated on Twitter Coolness

By: Paul Terry Walhus

Paul Terry Walhus — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:09:48 +0000

We’re having an “Austin Coffee Showdown” during June and July at Texas Coworking ( http://texascoworking.com ) to determine who makes the best cup of coffee in town.

64 coffeeshops competing in a “Final Four” style showdown for who can deliver the java goods.

We’re looking for entrants, judges, sponsors and attendees. Our twitter account is http://twitter.com/coffeeshowdown

By: Ken Wilkinsen

Ken Wilkinsen — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:10:02 +0000

The truth is, the atmosphere of your coffee shop is really an extension of your product. Imagine a Dunkin Donuts with the decorations of a Starbucks. It wouldn’t work. That’s why each Dunkin Donuts, from the outside sign and door to the inside tables and counter, looks the same. It’s like they’re cloned, and that’s done for a reason…they know what works for THEIR target market.

By: Brady

Brady — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:15:01 +0000

Greg, I agree the post did not mention the quality of the coffee shops. I honestly had not been to halve of the shops mentioned when writing the post. The quality of the coffee shops was not really the point of the post though. The over all thoughts when writing the post was to showcase the helpfulness of the Austin Twitter environment, two a snapshot in time of Austin Coffee shops using Twitter at that time, and three a list of Austin Coffee shops for anyone else who might have the exact question I did on that day. This article was more of an experiment to me of Social Media, local recommendations, and local business buy-in to Twitter. Your point is well taken and I do appreciate your input and for taking time to read the post.

By: greg

greg — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:41:09 +0000

I can think of few things more superficial and pointless than grading coffee places by their Twitter coolness. Talk about awarding only sizzle and not the steak.

It’s like rewarding politicians only for what they say and not holding them accountable for what they do.

By: Brady

Brady — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:03:48 +0000

Annabelle, I am going to have to check out http://twitter.com/sodade ! All of the coffee shops mentioned in this article were recommended by Austin Twitter friends with in a few day time period. So all coffee cafes mentioned were not chosen by me, I just did a little research after the fact. However, now I am excited to check out this ‘new to me’ Austin Coffee shop! Thanks again!

By: Annabelle

Annabelle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:55:27 +0000

Can’t believe you missed @sodade on this list!

They’re twitteriffic and have been having tweetups there for what seems like ages. Just sayin’.

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Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:56:10 +0000

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By: Anna Lee

Anna Lee — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:50:40 +0000

Great feedback…thanks. Come visit us at our central shop, too 1206 W 38th street (26 doors shopping center)..many Italian treats await you!

By: Brady

Brady — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:14:13 +0000

Anna, I do love Teo in Austin! We frequent the North Austin Location off Parmer Lane. Staff is very friendly, Gelato is yum, and my fav is Ice Chai with espresso of course!