I appreciate the value the local places like Ruta Maya and Little City provide as far as making Austin an interesting place, but I still have to admit that Starbucks has the concept down pat, so much so that they've converted me, someone who hadn't touched the stuff in years, into a regular coffee drinker. And they're frappacino's are great in the Austin heat. I hope the local guys can rise to the occasion. (Starbucks is also one of the better-paying chains.)
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