Coffee Talk: Kick Butt Coffee

Cool logo

Jackie Chan punch card

"Inspirational" quotes on coffee sleeves

Swivel coffee lid

As I was feeling bad about myself for not posting in a while, I remembered I had these photos and video from Kick Butt Coffee. They have a martial arts twist on coffee and it works; from their fun logo to their memorable punch cards (get it, punch cards, hee), you can tell that a lot of thought went in to their look. Oh, and did mention that they have great coffee and great customer service? All this and two locations to choose from. Can I get a hi-yah?

Kick Butt Coffee

5775 Airport

and 5600 Guadeloupe

http://www.kickbuttcoffee.com/index.php

Facebook, http://http//www.facebook.com/kickbuttcoffee1?ref=ts

Twitter, http://http//twitter.com/kickbuttcoffee

*(Please excuse my double-spacing, it wasn't intentional. I'm having format issues.)

Coffee Talk: Starbucks

Iced Dark Cherry Mocha

The wrapper and some crumbs from my cranberry scone

Dot, please don't hate me.

Yes, I expect many comments from this post.

That being said, I love Starbucks. I said it. I LOVE STARBUCKS. Let me tell you why. First, it's good coffee, made well. It has great flavor because they roast their beans a little longer (I read that on their website). Seriously, it tastes good.

Secondly, they are fast. They are fast because they have enough darn people working in the shop. I can't tell you how irritating it is to walk in to a coffee shop at 7:00 am to find one person working the counter. Is it me? Am I a jerk? Isn't the peak coffee purchasing time before most people go to work between 7:00-9:00? Shouldn't you have more staff working during that time? Help me, help you.

Thirdly, they have a drive-through. Look, I'm not nice before caffeine - deal with it. The drive-through allows the least amount of interaction with humans before caffeine. Trust me, this is a good thing.

Lastly, Starbucks are everywhere. Dot's hubby can back me on this. When you NEED coffee, you don't have time to find the cute, tiny, one-person manned, not-so-sure-if-the-coffee-is-good, local coffee shop. I was very happy to find one both Texas City and Lufkin (sing hallelujah now) when traveling for work recently.

Don't get me wrong, I love the local coffee shop when I have time to wait 10 minutes for a regular cup of coffee, or just to hang on a weekend. Most days, I'm making my own coffee (set to brew before I get up) or driving through Starbucks for a Venti Caramel Macchiato or some other deliciousness.

Please don't hate me for loving corporate, delicious, fast, readily-available coffee.

Thanks!

Cheetah

Starbucks Coffee

Many locations across everywhere

www.starbucks.com

Coffee Talk: Pacha

Dearest Pacha,

I love your strong, delicious coffee (Texas Coffee Traders). I also love your fun interior, all your organic offerings, and especially, your scrumptous breakfast tacos with homemade salsa.

I dislike your tiny parking lot and the long, slow lines, in the morning for coffee. These two things prevent me from visiting more often.

Alas, no one is perfect.

Nice Eco Sleeve.

xo,

Cheetah

Pacha

4816 Burnet Road

Austin, TX 78756

512-420-8758

http://www.motherpacha.com/

Coffee Talk: Thunderbird Coffee

Took a mid-morning coffee break this morning and drove my co-worker down the street to Thunderbird Coffee. After maneuvering my car into their oddly spaced parking lot (watch out for the people illegally turning left into the lot from Koenig Westbound), my co-worker ran in to grab a cup of coffee. Here's what he had to say:

-Stood at the counter for 5 minutes, there was no line, no one acknowledged me (even though 2 non-working, chatty employees saw me) -Ordered small coffee at a cost of $ 2.15 (Starbucks small cup $1.30) -Coffee prep station dirty, various creamer and half/half containers empty -Coffee was hot with a mild taste. -Not at all impressed with service or quality of coffee.

There you have it. At least they have a cool cup.

Thunderbird Coffee 1401Koenig Lane Austin, Texas 78756 512-420-8660 http://thunderbirdcoffee.com/