Spokesman - Highland
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About
Spokesman Coffee is a trendy hangout in Austin with multiple locations, including Highland. The café offers a welcoming atmosphere that is both laid-back and creative. The philosophy of Spokesman Coffee revolves around local communities and quality coffee, reflected in their offering of locally roasted beans and collaboration with local suppliers. Notable features include the artistic elements in the décor and the commitment to providing not just coffee but a sense of community, supported by events and social gatherings. The café is designed to be a place for relaxation, work, and enjoyment, with a contemporary design and a selection of creative drinks that are often seasonally adjusted to offer fresh and innovative taste experiences. In addition to coffee, they also offer unconventional beverages like THC seltzers, making the menu particularly diverse.
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Coffee & Drinks
The drink selection at Spokesman Coffee emphasizes high-quality coffee, with beans locally roasted. One of their specialties is the "Guatemala El Diamante," known for its flavors of Fuji apple, butterscotch, and limoncello. The café also extends beyond traditional coffee options, offering unique drinks such as the "lavender cortado" with floral garnish. Additionally, there are caffeine-free alternatives like Rishi's non-caffeinated teas available at all locations. Another highlight is their in-house roasted "Bad Kids Blend," a mixture of Ethiopian and Mexican beans known for its sweet, fruity taste.
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Amazing place, great brews and great atmosphere. If you’re looking to catch up over a cup of coffee or get some work done on your laptop this is the place to be. Great variety teas and good coffee. Staff is so friendly and accommodating, definitely a good place to stop by!
internet download speed 17.25 Mbps upload 2.24 Mbps. Good for basic work tasks.
Went in for the first time yesterday and will definitely be back. I happened to be in the area in need of a place to get some work done around 9pm. I usually hate walking into places so close to closing time but Kat(Cat?) welcomed me in and was super friendly and helpful with her recommendations. Try the Helles as a michelada! Love that you can sit upstairs and watch people climb at Crux next door while you chat/work. Art on the walls creates a great vibe and is done by local artist Briks. Could easily spend a whole day having a morning coffee here, an afternoon climb at Crux, and an evening beer or two at Brewtorium. Bonus points if it's the holiday season and you can get some gift shopping done at Blue Genie!
Drinks were good but not the best place to get work done. Music was loud and the chairs are pretty uncomfortable.
I've been coming here for like, I don't know, 4 years now. The baristas are SO personable. The shop is full of great people and they're always doing their best to make everyone feel welcome. The people here know their shit and put a lot of care and attention into their coffee and it's some of the best I've had in Austin. The vibes are great, the music's great, and they even have a "Vinyl night" where you can bring your own music. If you're a remote worker like I am they have plenty of plugs and the wifi has been fairly reliable for me. I take calls here all the time. It's also within walking distance of ACC if you're a student.
The place is a bit hidden away, but it's within walking distance of several good shops. The Brewtorium next door is a great place to eat dinner after you've grabbed your coffee and on the opposite side there's a Rock climbing gym named Crux. Blue Genie also will have seasonal art bazaars and is one of my favorite places to find gifts and knicknacks.
In general, Spokesman is one of my favorite places in Austin and I wish more people knew about it.
Very nice atmosphere. Nice graffitis, and you can see people rock climbing from the upstairs. Nice places to open up your laptop and study. Well done
The spot in this area to get coffee or espresso, including for a caffeine boost before beer next door. Small and local, but well known for quality. Trippy spray paint interior. Limited parking in front, but businesses to both sides have plenty on either side. Upstairs is also good for working from a laptop.
Great spot to work from for a few hours. Very good coffee and vibes
Great coffee, terrible Wi-Fi. Not a place I would recommend if you need a stable internet connection for work.
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