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.

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.

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!

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.

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)

It's on here somewhere if you scroll though food or restaurants.

Is Stella's still around?

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.

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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dolce Vita 4222 Duval, 323-2686 Open daily, 11am-midnight; smoking outside only espress and gelato combo. Italian sodas and brandy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lovejoy's 604 Neches, 477-1268 Open Daily 4pm-2am; smoking Pool, like a neighborhood pub. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Metro Espresso Bar 2222 Guadalupe, 474-5730 Open 24 hours daily; smoking upstairs 2pm-6am student hangout on the drag, killer espresso (formerly Insomnia) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mojo's Daily Grind 2714 Guadalupe, 477-6656 Open 24 hours Mon-Saturday; Closed Sunday night; smoking section at the bar (see above) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruta Maya 218 W. Fourth, 472-9637 Open daily, 8am-2am; smoking cigar room, live music, decidedly political, lefty hangout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spider House 2908 Fruth, 480-9562 Mon-Fri, 7am-1am; Sat, 8am-2am; Sun, 8am-1am; smoking outside only -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Starbucks Coffee Six Locations (including downtown and the Arboretum)

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!

OK, next list, no Starbucks. Too commercial right?

It just pisses me off when people "too sexy for their shorts" say, " Let's go get some Starbucks." Coffee! They mean coffee!

Are they really that sexy?

No! That's the point! They just think they are!

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, as long as you're into the trip in some way. WER

I didn't know you spoke Greek. ?!?!

I think and think for months and years. WER

(LOL)

It's got lots of installation. WER