austinized

I spend 3-4 mornings a week working in a coffee house, so I am making the rounds in Austin to see what’s out there. I’ve been to several, but have held off from posting about any of them until I’ve had 2-3 visits. Coming from Seattle, I was spoiled as far as coffee goes, but I think I’m going to be okay…

Up first in the grand coffee tour is Genuine Joe. It’s a good sized shop with an outdoor patio, three different indoor rooms, and a variety of furniture. This means you can usually find a spot to fit your mood, from a couch in a quiet corner to a table amidst all the action. The music I’ve heard is a decent mix…which means it doesn’t include any oldies or country.

Out of three visits, I’ve had one average drink, and two pretty good drinks. The latte I had on my second visit just seemed like hot flavored milk. Today, my latte had a nice texture to it. I have visited a few places where I like the lattes better (which I’ll share in time). But, I don’t like to be confined to one or two spots, so Genuine Joe is a place I’ll visit often.