The Coffee Cup

It’s hard to find a good black tea latte that tastes good and is well made. This place nailed it. Other places typically use tea bags and leave them in. Not here. Good job!

I have gotten coffee from the drive through a few times here and always enjoyed it but today I decided to go in and study for a while which was a mistake. The coffee was still good but the food was horrible. The whole reason I wanted to study at a coffee shop in the first place was because I get distracted at home but this has to be THE LOUDEST COFFEE SHOP OF ALL TIME! They have 80’s rock blasting so loud that I couldn’t even try to drowned it out with my headphones on almost full volume. Then one of the employees was on her cell phone just hanging out having an extremely loud conversation for a half hour… I get that when you go to a public place there will be noise but blasting music and practically yelling on your cell phone while you are behind the counter and obviously on the clock is a little much.
If you are looking for somewhere to eat/​hangout then I suggest going to Starbucks right around the corner. If you just want some good coffee to go then this is the place.

I do like The Coffee Cup but I wish their seating was more comfortable and conducive to a study environment and open later than 3pm. I do on occasion go to the south location but I do like the hustle and bustle of downtown sometimes. The lemon bars are to die for but…$ 3.90 for a Red Bull!!? A little much, doncha think? Ps wifi password is ‘facebook’.

Coffee is pretty nasty. Poorly blended low quality beans.
They have a breakfast special, but were out of half the ingredients to make it. So, I tried something off the regular menu. They were out of that as well.
This place is a great example of a poorly executed franchise.

Iced Amore mio latte was delicious, but a little too sweet. White chocolate cookie was great warmed up. Friendly staff and comfy chairs.

We came Veterins Day Weeked at 10am and there were only 2 people working. They were totally buried, not sure who to help first, forgot half of our order… wasn’t the experience we’d read about on Unilocal.
Coffee was good however.
Not a total lost cause, just disappointed in the situation.

I like this little place. Totally not pretentious, the iced lattes are some of the best I’ve had. And they have these great cookies that are the size of hockey pucks! And all the pictures on the wall remind me of the tours I did of Honduran coffee plantations. Also, it happens to be right across the street from the dealership I just bought a new motorcycle from.

Without a doubt, the best cup of coffee in Austin. The staff is friendly, and if you come in more than twice, they’ll probably remember your name.
The Coffee Cup uses their own special blend of coffee that tastes richer and fuller than other chains (I’m looking at you, Starbucks). They’ve also got some super-​comfy chairs near the window that make for a great place to sit down with a cup of coffee and a good book. Free wi-​fi is an added plus. :)
The only real drawback — their hours sometimes seems sort of arbitrary. This isn’t unusual for a small business, but it does make it hard to plan your day if you’re counting on some great coffee. Call ahead if you’re looking to come during the late afternoon.
Also — be sure to try the chicken pesto sandwich!

I went here this past weekend during SxSw.
The staff was terrific, so they really get all of the stars.
They offer Texas Teas that I love with that Goodflow Honey in it!
Their cookies are massive and great!
They had lemon bars that looked good too.
This was a great experience. Prices are competitive within this category.
The store was clean with relaxing seating so it was a great place to take a break and get your wi-​fi on. :)

This place sucks. Came in during sxsw to do some work, have a cup of coffee, and eat something. The Internet is slow, the coffee was cold (had to send it back), and the bagel sandwich I got took 15 minutes to get to me and it was burnt.

I was number 56 in line for a cup of coffee inside the convention center during the TCEA conference when I remembered passing this place several times last year. I decided to walk the short distance and try it out. It must have been divine intervention, because this place was like coffee heaven!
I am on a very low carb diet. No– really. Since November 10^th I have not had more than 20 – 25 grams of carbs per day. I have avoided latte’s in favor of a large bold with a splash of Half and Half. The server was a very friendly and «perky» young lady. (Sorry about the coffee pun!) She asked me what I wanted and I said, «I want a latte, but I’ll have a large black coffee.» She asked me why I didn’t order a latte and explained about the low carbs. She said, «Hold on», and turned to the refrigerator behind her, pulled out a carton of milk, and introduced me to HEB Unsweetened Almond Milk, which only has one net carb per cup. I ordered a latte.
Now, I like soy lattes, so I am used to a «funny» taste. This didn’t have one at all. I wish I had paid more attention to how she made it, because it was not just a milky coffee. It was a thick and very frothy miracle in a cup. The coffee had such a beautiful roasted flavor that I almost cried. As much as I like my usual nationwide chain, I have to admit, I don’t usually go gaga over the richness of flavor there.
The Coffee Cup also has a wide selection of bakery-​quality pastries for those who want that kind of thing. I’m pretty sure they sell sandwiches there, as I could smell something savory in the air. I can’t comment on the food other than to say, the baked goodies looked really good.
There is a Face Book page for the Coffee Cup. It says this about the coffee, «The Coffee Cup was born of a passion for the best gourmet coffee in El Salvador, Central America. With over 29 stores in Central America, Austin, Texas, has become the first of many more in the US, bringing the superior taste of 100% Salvadorean coffee to America.» I guess that explains it!

The coffee is good and the service is great. But the downfall is that they only give you one-​hour access to their WiFi, and there is a limit to the number of people who can get on WiFi. So, overall this is a good place to get coffee to-​go, but a poor place if you are planning on getting some work done. A shame too, as it has a nice ambiance.

I’ve been wanting a coffee shop close to Rainey St for a while and desperately wish I could give this place a good review. Sadly, after giving them several tries, I have to admit they’re terrible.
On occasion you might have a decent cup of coffee but if so, consider yourself lucky. The coffee first thing in the morning (8am) tastes like coffee that has been siting on a hotplate for hours. The bagged coffee is also nothing to write home about…
Save yourself the time and go somewhere else.

I went here a few times while I was staying at the neighboring Four Seasons Austin to avoid their nickel-​and-​diming ways, and I was pretty disappointed.
I ordered a bagel sandwich and it was plain burnt. So way my friend’s. We had to get to the convention center for an event, so we didn’t have time to send them back and get new ones.
I’m just surprised that they even served them to us. It suggests that they’re not paying enough attention back there. I see a bunch of glowing reviews, so maybe I caught them on a bad day. But burned food is bad for business.
Slow down, Coffee Cup! You can’t drive 55!

I’m grateful that it’s near the Austin Rowing Club. If I need to wake up or keep warm for that matter then I can come here. Their coffee really hits the spot. The service is good and the desserts look tasty. I need to come back here more often. Maybe at a time that i don’t have to go rowing. Star bucks… forget it. This is the place to go.

I have been anticipating the opening since we are are in short supply of coffee shops east of Congress. I was fearful of the prices for a cup of coffee since it is in the same building as the new Four Seasons Condos. My wife and I have had a mediocre cup of coffee for 7 Euros each at Fouquets on the Champ Elysee, so I was expecting something similar after reading a review of someone complaining about the price.
I can tell you this is one of the best coffee experiences we have had in Austin. The coffee is terrific and priced similar to other coffee shops, the service is excellent, and the people are really nice!
The is the first US location for the franchise. They are based in El Salvador with about 30 locations throughout Central America. The gentleman running the place is up from there to open the location.
We have visited Café Medici, Café Mozart, and most recently Patika — The Coffee Cup beats them all!
An added bonus is THEY ARE DOG FRIENDLY! My wife was sitting outside with «the animal» in the 30 degree weather and the young Barista invited them both in and treated the dog to a biscuit. Fabulous!
Enjoy and support these new Austinites!

Service, service, service. That’s certainly what this place will become famous for.
Ironically enough, I stumbled upon this place while looking for a Starbucks and decided to pop in and try something new. I was immediately turned on by the promise of organic fair trade coffee which is still a rarity even at some of the local joints. I asked on my way out and evidently The Coffee Cup is a Central American chain, and the Austin store is the first ever in the United States. Then, they had some really unique flavors and a variety of drinks that you don’t find at most other chains, but I wasn’t feeling very adventurous this day and opted for my usual café latte.
This is when the review gained the fourth star. The guy behind the counter was so awesome, took my order promptly and relayed it to another employee behind the counter who started on it right away (before I even paid). Then, without me even having to mention it or ask, he said he’d seen me walk in with my computer and handed me a card with a wifi code. More perceptive than anyone I’ve ever seen in a franchise shop. On that note, its a real bummer that they don’t have free wifi, that card only got me an hour of free access, but luckily I was only in there between meetings so I didn’t have the misfortune of finding out what it actually costs after that first hour
Then, instead of making me stand around and wait they offered to bring my coffee out to my table when it was ready (and they did). It was a really decent cup of coffee. Central American coffee has a really distinct kind of smoky-​sweet flavor that I really enjoy. No ceramic cup like Jon, but hey.
Finally, before I left I was checked on by an employee that circulated around the room making sure everything was to each customer’s liking and checking if they needed anything else. Seriously, phenomenal service. If this place was more convenient to get to I’d probably be a regular, but I’ll at least stop by when I’m in the area and need a cuppa joe. :)

My review is based on the cups of coffee I’ve had here and on the service I’ve received. I really, really like this coffee. It has a full, rich flavor that I find lacking in chains such as Starbucks. Although I haven’t had the pastries (and it sounds like the other reviewer hasn’t had the pastries either), I’m not sure I could ascertain where they came from or whether they were frozen upon arrival (it just seemed like a pretty snarky comment from the other reviewer). But when it came to the coffee and the service (everyone was so nice), I have to say I really enjoyed both. The décor didn’t seem funky but professional, which in my opinion isn’t a bad thing, and considering the clients they’re targeting seems entirely appropriate.

The Coffee Cup just opened in the same building as the new Four Seasons Residences. This is their first American Location — so it is not a US chain, however, they do have many locations in South America.
The coffee is excellent and the flavors are bold. The beans are grown and roasted on the land they own in El Salvador.
You can buy whole beans on location or try their version of the Frappé-​chino — which has a secret ingredent they will not tell you what it is!
Wi-​Fi is free upon purchase of any item you can get the passcode. There is inside and outside seating and being next to Four Seasons Residences and Hotel — there is sure to be some good people watching.

This place just opened a few days ago. I was the only customer at 8:15am, and there were 4 – 5 employees, all eager to serve me. This place is a chain and feels a lot like Starbucks. Enter and you’ll see a display of mugs, french presses, etc. for sale. There are some baked goods, clearly made far from here and shipped frozen. Walls are covered with photos of women sorting coffee beans, warehouses with pallets of beans, etc. But I’m here for the coffee.
Ordered a double soy latte and all of the 4 – 5 employees seemed to mobilize for the cause. I sat down to start this review and the drink was brought to me in a ceramic cup. No fancy latte art with the milk, but the coffee was smooth, slightly smokey, and sweet. Not hot enough. Better than a Starbucks, not even close to the flavor of Caffe Medici.
In short, nothing to write home about, but a nice alternative to the other chains in town. I’d still rather go to the local spots, but this is on my bike commute and will be helpful in a pinch.