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Fair Bean Coffee


2210-I S. First
Austin, 78704-5146
512/444-2326
www.fairbeancoffee.com
Hours: Mon-Wed, 6:30am-6:30pm; Thu-Sun, 7:30am-7:30pm
The goal here is to become entirely Fair Trade. The focus, however, is on coffee. Five varieties are roasted on-site, but of them, the espresso draws the crowd. Have a Venezuelan roto with your java.

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