Restaurant Review: Cozy Digs and a Truck-Free Dining Program at Radio Rosewood

Radio Coffee and Beer’s third location gets an urban makeover

"...fellow South Austinites, see the original location of Radio Coffee & Beer as a beacon of my neighborhood. The..."

May 30, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...Thursday 29, Mozart’s Coffee Roasters..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Treat the Maternal Figure in Your Life to These Mother’s Day Events

Treat Mom to a stellar time at these local celebrations

"...dried flower bouquet Mother’s Day Tea Party at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters..."

May 7, 2025 Events Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...performers, that’s a positive impact. Buying a cup of coffee from local brewers who use local bean roasters? That’s..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...is free and open to the public. Grab some coffee, tacos, coffee, pancakes, coffee, sausage, and, hmmm, coffee! Much..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Sunday 9, El Tigre Coffee Roasters..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...Thursday 12, Kick Butt Coffee..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Saturday 7, Mozart’s Coffee House..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...nerd local, friends.   – Kimberley Jones 3rd Annual Coffee Festival..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...I Made Varsity, are for sale via Try Hard Coffee Roasters’ vinyl label now), but with intergalactic synths, cheery..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Qmmunity: All Year, Each Month, Every Day

Pride Month musing at the end of Pride Month from Qmmunity Editor James

"...& rosemary-infused gin cocktail and vibe out, brother. Sightseer Coffee Grand Opening..."

June 28, 2024 Column by James Scott

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...Saturday 16, Mozart’s Coffee Roasters..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Catch the Holiday Hullaballoo, Win Free Home Slice Pizza for a Year, Check Out the Newest Cambria Hotel, Know That Counter Culture Will Return, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...(Texafied) Christmas. And so it’s little surprise that Mozart’s Coffee Roasters (3825 Lake Austin), in the midst of blazing..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Finally I Sang": Progressive Cumbia Fires Up Como Las Movies’ Full-Length Debut

Como Las Singles finds Nelson Valente Aguilar in the driver’s seat

"...copy of Como Las Singles online via Try Hard Coffee Roasters or in person at Waterloo Records. Aguilar says..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Proud Mary Is More Than Just a Pretty Face

Elite coffee with zero attitude

"...some of the most carefully sourced and intricately brewed coffee anywhere in town...."

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Sightseer Sets Their Sights on Sustainability

Local queer women-owned coffee roaster brings new ideas to the classic coffee system

"...Producers, farmers, and roasters represent a long-running ecosystem of how coffee gets in..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by James Scott

Birdie’s Is Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year, Aviator Is Offering Free Pizza, El Alma’s Getting a Second Location, Radio Coffee & Beer Is Giving Away Topo Chico Mocktails, There’s Meewes News at Kitty Cohen’s, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...for Two (quiche bites, smoked salmon toast, apple crumble coffee cake, and more) and other such waking-time delicacies, abetted..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Austin

The Illharmonic Orchestra, Bavu Blakes, and more reflect on the genre's golden jubilee

"...lifestyle, you know?" The 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Spokesman Coffee Roasters, Friday 11, 4pm..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...beverage that's reppin' the rainbow mafia. Caffeine dealer Jo's Coffee has brought back Jo's Pride Box, which contains their..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Dog-Friendly Coffee Shops in Austin

Get your caffeine fix without missing your four-legged friend

"...If we had to choose one, our coffee or our pup, we’d definitely say our pup, but..."

March 29, 2023 Food Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Qmmunity: South by So Gay

Squeeze all the juice from these fruity events, both SXSW-adjacent and beyond

"...special guest Ryan Cassata. Fri., March 10, 6-9pm. Mozart's Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. Free but RSVP. instagram.com/sammiezonana...."

March 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Goodbye, Daily Juice; We’re Gonna Miss You, Sa-Tén; Glad You’ve Stopped Burning, Shoal Creek Saloon; Congrats, TFWA Grant Winners; Are You Totes Insane, Proud Mary?; and More…

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Australian-based company Proud Mary Coffee Roasters is launching its most expensive coffee so far,..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Die Spitz Cut Their Hard Rock Teeth

Childhood friends-turned-bandmates talk new EP and "the best year ever"

"...Austin Signal Studios with financial support from Try Hard Coffee Roasters. In comparison to their earlier output, the group..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Sooo Extra

Qmmunity gathers all of what's news for youse this week

"...Bank boasts baked goods infused with CBD, plus free coffee from Try Hard Coffee Roasters. Sun., Dec. 18, 10am-2pm...."

Dec. 16, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...show that benefits Central Texas Food Bank. Plus: free coffee from Try Hard Roasters. Sun., Nov. 20, 11am-3pm. The..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Music to My Queers

Queer Vinyl Collective plays the chord of qmmunity creation, while Hyperreal and Blue Starlite screen a coming-out comedy classic

"...months ago with their vinyl swaps at Try Hard Coffee Roasters and are now taking over BLK Vinyl on..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscopes

Don't know what to do this week? Consult the Qmmunity stars for your homoscope of recommended queer events.

"...best swappin' vinyls. Sun., Aug. 28, 10am-3pm. Try Hard Coffee Roasters, 1115 E. 11th. instagram.com/queervinylco. Leo..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cruel, Cruel Midsummer

Despite weathering many hot messes – climate and otherwise – Austin’s queer scene keeps the cool events coming

"...Erin Willis spin. Fri., July 15, 10am-3pm. Try Hard Coffee Roasters, 1115 E. 11th. instagram.com/queervinylco...."

July 15, 2022 Column by James Scott

Opinion: Congress – Pass Federal Privacy Legislation to Support Texas Small Businesses

Opinion: The co-founder of Tiny House Coffee Roasters offers a solution to the patchwork system of privacy laws that is crushing small businesses

"...As the co-founder of the Austin-based Tiny House Coffee Roasters, I have always prioritized protecting my customers' personal..."

July 8, 2022 Column by Blake Thomas

Pimping Art, Roasting Beans, Milking Oats: The Dear Diary Story

Amalia Litsa’s vegan coffee shop stays creative to survive

"...and creative community familiar Amalia Litsa opened her vegan coffee shop Dear Diary, part of a revitalized retail strip..."

April 15, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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