9 Reasons to Patronize Austin Java

I tend to get annoyed when area restaurants are attacked for no apparent or viable reason. Such has been the case over the past few weeks as Austin Java has been the subject of boycott threats allegedly made by a certain blues singer. All this because the owner of Austin Java and his partners followed a business plan that had already been approved by the city council, the zoning commission, and the Zilker neighborhood association with regard to the removal of certain tress to make way for a new condo development behind Austin Java on Barton Springs.

That being said, here are my Top Nine reasons to patronize Austin Java on Barton Springs Road and for that matter, all the other Austin Java’s in the River City.

1. Their coffee is fresh roasted and damned good. Have a biscotti to go along with it.
2. They are geek friendly. Lap tops rule. The staff is friendly.
Occasionally quirky, but friendly.
3. You can bring your pet as well. And they have hibiscus tea.
4. Their breakfast tacos are terrific. My favorite is the eggs, turkey sausage and cheese white whole wheat tortillas.
5. You can eat breakfast any darned time you want.
The Blueberry pancakes are to die for.
6. The Cajun Blackened Crawfish Pasta dish is one of my favorites in the city.
7. They have free parking and will shuttle you to and from it.
8. The Smoked Gouda and Bacon Cheeseburger is very good.
9. Because singers should sing. If they don’t want to eat a restaurant because of a personal grudge, fine. But recognize that when they say this onstage to their fans, it can easily be interpreted as a mandate