Hyde Park · Austin, Texas
Terrible Love
An unassuming coffee counter at the Baker Center in Hyde Park, tables outside under the trees, syrups made in-house, and no upcharge for alternative milks.
On the counter
Made here
The syrups, the cold brew concentrate and everything else in these gets made behind the counter.
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TRRBL latte
Banana and chocolate syrups, a dollop of whipped cream, Nilla wafer crumbles on top.
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Grapefruit brown sugar latte
Grapefruit brown sugar syrup, topped with a dusting of brown sugar.
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Strawberry hibiscus fizz
House-made syrup, cold brew concentrate, sparkling water, freeze-dried strawberry.
In the hopper
Who roasts it
Two roasters, four ways to drink them. This changes, so it is written where it is quick to change.
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Espresso
Parlor Prospect
- Origin
- Ethiopia + Mexico
- Notes
- Persimmon, butterscotch
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Drip
Parlor La Quebrada
- Origin
- Huila, Colombia
- Notes
- Fig, honey
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Cold brew
Mercado Sin Nombre El Ritual
- Origin
- Chiapas, Mexico
- Notes
- Caramel, animal crackers
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Pour over 7.00
Mercado Sin Nombre Zongolica
- Origin
- Veracruz, Mexico
- Notes
- Cacao, key lime pie
Side B
What's playing
There is a tape deck, and it is not decoration.
The shop is named after a song. The rack by the counter holds a few hundred cassettes and somebody puts one on every morning, which is why the room sounds different at 8am than it does at 1pm.
Come for the espresso, stay because the album has another side.
Gift cards
Liner notes
The rest of it
A trailer, a room on Ave. B, and whoever turned up.
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The mark, painted by hand
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Handed out the window
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Shirts, when there are shirts
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Behind the counter
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Somebody's tape, waiting its turn
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The cup
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A latte, poured
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The sign in the window
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Parlor, on the shelf
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A regular
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Out front
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Shade, when Austin allows it
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Even the tank gets the mark
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Ave. B, on a good morning
On the sleeve
What people say
Terrible line, but lovely and warm service and even better coffee.
Hon Lam Local Guide, 331 reviews
Brian, Dema, Grace and Mia always deliver top-tier customer service, which is the cherry on top of their already incredible coffee.
Morgan Gutierrez Been coming a year
Very unassuming location. Even when you arrive you kind of have to look around for where the counter is. But I was greeted by possibly the nicest person.
Nabil Yazdani First visit
I first visited with my boyfriend, and now we're married, so every time I come back it feels even more meaningful.
Katie Mitchell Three weeks ago
They don't charge for nondairy options. No vegan tax.
Jami T Local Guide, 203 reviews
Find us
3908 Ave. B
Austin, Texas 78751
At the Baker Center, Hyde Park
- Seating is outside, under the trees
- Free lot, and usually space in it
- Card only
| Monday | 7:30 — 2:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 — 2:00 |
| Wednesday | 7:30 — 2:00 |
| Thursday | 7:30 — 2:00 |
| Friday | 7:30 — 2:00 |
| Saturday | 8:30 — 3:00 |
| Sunday | 8:30 — 3:00 |