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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Perfect for the freelancer worker who wants to get out of the house and work in a more social atmosphere. The 'wrap' I ordered was actually a pressed sandwich (using a wrap rather than...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Halcyon. I come here very often. It's very lax and chill. Great music and an awesome place to bring friends who are not from this area. Or you could even come here alone, and read. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This will be my last time patronizing Halcyon. I have had my fill of bad coffee and even badder [sic] service. Never friendly, never competent.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has improved vastly. The staff used to consist of mean- sprited, vacumous, or just down right rude employees. Now, the space may be smaller but the intererior is much nicer and so is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man.. I miss the Old Ruta Maya...Back when it was Ruta Maya, it felt like the center of the Austin Universe. They roasted their own organic coffee beans, had live music, tasty vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice chill atmosphere during the day and sometimes at night. Although, during the first real cold snap of last year we thought we had a great idea to skip dessert at dinner and go eat smores here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No doubt one of those locations whose reputation is at least predicated somewhat on its legacy: in the last ten years it's seen a facelift, but some of Halcyon's original zeitgeist remain: it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on a coffee-shop reviewing kick lately, so I think I'm in the right frame of mind right now to give this place a fair looking-at. Since the face lift, the space has become less coffee-shop,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great coffee shop, bar, lounge hybrid that makes for a comfortable place to work.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
And so begins my series of "complimentary Yelp meals" --- not that yelp is giving me food for free, but more like my friends keep treating me to places that I have yet to yelp.Anywho, we wanted to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The smores are good and all, but I wish they weren't so pricey! Sigh. Many a time I have come here in need of a dessert fix, but then I see the prices and remember I just can't do it. No, no. You have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried not to like this place. I really did. However, working in the warehouse district I don't think I have a choice. Thank you Halcyon for selling me coffee and hummus wraps before work and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the artsy yup that smokes, drinks, indulges in coffee, chocolate, pretty people, and secondhand Karaoke. This place is definitely addicting!One of Austin's best places to catch a cup of joe, for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite coffee shops in town - great location, nice ambiance and great service. However, wifi is slow and unreliable. Because of the latter, I find myself suggesting it less and less for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in love with just one coffeeshop since moving to Austin one year ago. In fact, my lover and I have never failed to see each other at least twice a week since we met back in July of 2008....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I really want to like Halcyon because I love the concept and the ambiance of the place, but as a coffee bar lounge you have to be able to deliver good coffee...at least when you're in a city...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite coffeehouse ever. Great cocktail list and friendly service. I'm a huge fan.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't a fan of this place. I went for lunch one day and ordered the Turkey Pepper jack Panini. First off let me say, Paninis are grilled sandwiches, not slightly warmed ones. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Two years ago I visited Halcyon when it was a spacious and daring coffee shop. We learned, on a recent visit, that not long after that first visit management decided to downsize the footprint and,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Typically, I people watch. And at this place, the staff are really nice and understanding. But I have to say, some of the customers are really irritating to watch because they essentially treat the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this bar twice during a recent weekend trip to Austin with some friends. It was a rare bar that wasn't 21 and up (my 20-year-old sister was in tow, so we were kind of stranded after about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not so much about their coffee.. But they have great food very late at night. Makes me happy!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had originally planned on doing some "homework" at Spiderhouse but, since the forecast called for 100 degree weather I figured I'd give Halcyon a shot since they had more plentiful indoor seating....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Halcyon, I like you. You have cool vibes and attract interesting people. I also like your art. Will this turn into a solid-relationship? Only time will tell, but things have started off nicely....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not terrible. Not blowing me out of the water either. I met my Stitch n' Bitch group here and we found comfy seating and glasses of wine available. Their prices are a bit high, especially for their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good espresso. good desserts. wireless was broken which was a bummer but there are some signals near by. services was good for me.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$6.66 for a fruit smoothie. Are you kidding?Good atmosphere. This is a great place to relax at night, but the music was a little too loud - I couldn't hear the person sitting across from me.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a five star joint until it decided it wanted to be a 90s era London Soho dive with service like playing Russian Roulette. Avoid at all costs unless you want a proper mojito - it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you've partied out all along 6th street and are looking to wind down, this is the place to be. If I could somehow put a headline on this, it would be "Yes, they have smores, and you'd be a fool...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously - why don't more coffee shops have s'mores? I didn't try the drinks or anything else offered here, but why should I? S'mores are usually regulated to camping trips rarely taken, or desperate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off: My visit to Austin last week rocked. I plan to write several reviews, but I must begin with Halcyon Coffee-Bar-Lounge. Like an oasis, this lovely cafe appeared right when I desperately...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They really need a place like this in Miami. If anyone knows of such a thing, please let me know.It's been about 4 years since I discovered this gem of an establishment, when I was in town for Austin...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by a couple times during SXSW Interactive Festival. The panini's are so good myself and my co-worker took to calling them Magical Panini's, coffee is really good, cool atmosphere. Great place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely getting four stars just for the atmosphere. It was incredibly laid back, nice for conversation and relaxing, or even just quietly relaxing. My espresso chocolate martini was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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I work in this area and go often because it is close. The service here is awful. Slow, and then you usualyy don't even get what you ordered. The product is great, it is only lacking a competent staff.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In any of my numerous trips to Austin, I had always passed this place with intrigue, and was determined to try this place one day.You can't go wrong with the following formula - coffee, drinks, music,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Halcyon (formally Ruta Maya) has the potential to be one of the best coffee/bar work places in all of Austin. The coffee is terrific and they do pour a mean adult beverage. The tables, sofas and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't exactly call myself a huge fan, but that is probably because I'm not really a coffeeshop person.However, as far as coffeeshops go, this one has pretty much everything going for it and I can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best hang-out type spots I've ever been to, Halcyon is one of of those places with a bit of something for everyone - great bar, great coffee, nice selection of snacks. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to chill during the day or night. Cozy, relaxing atmosphere awaits in the midst of bustling downtown. Yes, its true and the employees are warm and friendly. Their sandwiches are tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting Halcyon is a must-do if your over on the west side of downtown. The staff was extremely friendly and insightful. Their drinks are also pretty tasty and I was impressed with the selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked Halcyon and here's why. It's a hipster vibe, but despite that it seemed to maintain a good mixed clientele feeling welcoming to all. They're open until 2am. I can get a good breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The "roast your own s'mores" phenom has yet to reach Seattle. I hope it does, and soon.In search of a coffee shop on a recent visit to Austin, I ended up at Halcyon. They serve not only coffee, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for New Year's. Very different fromy my past experiences of a laid-back place -- it was frantic, packed, and the opposite of relaxing, much the way I've seen it many a weekend when I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a first for me...writing a review while in the establishment.If I had to write a tagline for Halycon's it would be: Indy-rock with a wide variety of "libations" ($3 beers), comfy couches and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has honest-to-God s'mores. Absolutely awesome. Very chill place, easy to hang out in, very tasty. I don't remember it being too expensive, I was pretty happy I think. But they give you a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love going there and getting the table-side s'mores. It's a great people watching spot.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember we went here Halloween night. The atmosphere was so much more relaxed and chill compared to all the craziness out on 6th street. I really liked the aura. My friend ordered some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just stopped by on the way to the river. Just stopped by to get some Joe. Just stopped by to use the toilet. Just stopped by to say "Hallo!" Easily the best, strongest and most well brewed espresso...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my fave coffee spots in the nation. that says a lot give that i'm a coffee geek. nice, hippie set up. cool location. GREAT COFFEE! get a caramel latte. you won't be disappointed
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cute little place my girlfriend took my when she said it was nice to take a date to enjoy a nice cup of coffee and s'mores...yeah! s'mores! i didn't get to try out a lot of the other things on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was driving in search of Wifi when Halcyon caught my eye. I went in and ordered a coffee and a chicken wrap.While waiting for my order I took in the location. Cool place, trying a little bit too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went into Halcyon for the 1st time in a long time last week, after avoiding it since the remodel.The old Halcyon was pretty cozy, so I was immediately turned off by the new sleek Halcyon. Looked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it!It's downtown, they have exposed brick, nice tables and wooden bistro chairs, club chairs, AND banquets that give that section the feeling of a private living room.The barristras are nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most schizo coffee bar in Austin. Is it a coffee bar? Wine bar? Cigarette lounge?Identify crisis aside, they do have a great blueberry ice tea.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, I haven't been here in a good while. A group of friends of mine and myself used to go every Monday for their special of $2 or $3 wells all night. We would sit on the patio and drink for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, one star, eh? Yep. One star. A decent selection of liquors and cigarettes. But as for the vibe, the Austin "I'm too cool to be working here and recognize you as a customer" is smattered all over...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No more s'mores. Boo fire marshall!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the old Halcyon better. I liked that it was older, had more space and that it was homey. The new Halcyon's nice, don't get me wrong, but I definitely miss the old.We were there in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Halcycon is a coffee shop/bar located on the corner of 4th and Lavaca. Until about a year or so, it used to be bigger and more of a rundown coffee shop (they've always had a full liquor license...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Driving around downtown Austin, in dire need of change for meters, a bathroom, and a cup of iced coffee (not necessarily in that order) I stumbled upon Halcyon. What an incredible find!The space is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Location can't be beat - it's in the heart of the warehouse district and has such a nice atmosphere!You can people watch (and homeless-guy-selling-flowers-dodge) on the balcony outside, sit in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place now! It's changed quite a bit over the years and wasn't always my favorite spot. It was once a RutaMaya coffeeshop, which I loved (now on S. Congress). Now Halcyon is a bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Halcyon:You are one of the best coffee shops in America when it comes to getting work done. Lots of big windows to look out. Always a lot of people coming in and out. Your bartenders give me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place, great concept. Perfect for those nights when you're in an indecisive mood and can't quite figure out what you want in a bar/nightspot. I came here on a Saturday night when a good friend of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this by saying that I am not a coffee connoisseur. There are coffee shops that understand this, and then there's Halcyon, where I felt uncomfortable and stupid when I placed my order....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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While this place has a great location and a beautiful remodel, I cannot get past the inept and inconsiderate service that I have received by the staff on several occasions. The staff seem disinterested in...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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The service was indifferent, but the drinks were tasty. Atmosphere was funky and open. Fun (and old) hip-hop playing was a nice change as background noise for my computer work. Hooray for high-speed & free...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Paul H. said it best: "It feels like Halcyon is either figuring out what it wants to be or has lost something of what it once was."I miss the old Halcyon. That being said, the old Halcyon was not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply great! Love this place - low key vibe and fun people watching.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red wine, smores and cute girls at the counter. I went here with some friends late at night (just before closing at 2am) and enjoyed the low-key atmosphere while sipping a glass of pinot noir and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fantastic!! i had such a great night last night when we went out to downtown Austin... We dropped by here after some Brat Wurst... The smores were OBVIOUSLY doable at home but it was a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, good coffee and very comfortable if you are lucky enough to get a booth with the big, fluffy pillows. Tonight, we were lucky and got a corner booth with tons of pillows and a view of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always like this place. It looks like a factory garage, but located in downtown. I usually don't like bars in downtown because they are too noisy. Halcyon is the combination of bar and coffee house....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Chocolate Martini in town. Actually, it's a chocolate espresso martini. But still, I never would have guessed this corner coffee shop/lounge could out-do the Four Seasons.When I told the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know, lots of reviews for Halcyon, so I'll make it short. Good place to meet for a study group in the afternoon or on a weeknight. Comfortable seating. I see lots of praise for the smores but the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Halcyon, before it's new face-lift, was a cool place to grab a coffee or a drink. The new and ?improved? version lacks any character with the one redeeming quality being the S?mores. The service is pretty bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Halcyon feels like a bar but acts like a slow-paced coffee house. It's a little confusing if you're just walking in off the street on a Saturday night. The service was slow to bus the tables, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever taken Halcyon you know the name is nothing like its counterpart, and while you may fall into a twilight sleep the most important thing to know is that you aren't in wonderland. And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YES! S'mores & coffee with friends on a chilly December night - how awesome is that? Four stars awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do not like the new Halcyon. Bar service is WAY slower - where'd Adam go? - and I feel cramped all the time. No more smoke shop with Bradford's snark? Bah. There are many, many better coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wine, a cigar bar, smoking patio, people watching, wi-fi, what more can you ask for? smores? ok!
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Halcyon is good for smokes coffee and booze, has a relaxed atmosphere and is good for winding down with some friends. Not so great for pick-ups or dancing (they are a coffee shop). They do make some good...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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If you want to know about Coffee's this is the place to go to. Very good!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Great place to go for something to do while drinking a good solid cup of coffee. Great cigar room. There's always something unusual going on, whether it's a poetry contest or a dance class. You can also bring...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best part: make your own smore's!! This is also a great place for people watching, especially in the evenings, if you want to do something, but not go out. They are open late, and its a really cute...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is hard to come by, but once you plop down in a sofa it's all comfy and goodness from there. Club music, strong Wifi, great peeps at the counter, and cooler than a Starbucks by far.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i hated ruta maya. 2-3 flies per empanada. no air conditioning. dreadlocks that had never sniffed the greater antilles. patchouli wafting throughout. now, i like the new ruta maya quite a bit... a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Halcyon only occasionally -- after work, or maybe to pick up a quick little something for lunch, since it's walking distance form my office, or occasionally if I find myself on that side of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually, I prefer my coffee shops to be in a convenient location with lots of parking. But in the case of Halcyon, I can make an exception.If you're looking for a chill first date, this is THE place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Halcyon is my favorite hangover cure. Great coffee stuff, great food stuff, great people watching stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since they remodeled this place ....it just doesn't feel the same...but I still go because I love that dirty martini Mr. Eric makes me... plus, if I wanna dance...Rain is right across the street....
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee is decent, and the art is a great touch, but the staff keeps me from wanting to go back. The first time I went the cashier charged us for two drinks, but apparently only passed on one order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastico bar/coffehouse. If only my living room was as big with as many good looking poeople and a barista AND bar tender at my every whim.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I know Halcyon doesn't need yet another review, but this is my hang-out, and I gotta rep-a-zent.The coffee here will never win any awards, but its quality is consistent.I wish they'd buy some new...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this coffee place. It's very original without pretensions. Friendly staff, damn good coffee and Panini. It's crazy I have been working for one year two blocks from here, and never tried it....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This would my 3rd review on my journey to become one of Yelp's elite (insert sarcasm here). So the same guy that told me about Caffe Medici told me about Halcyon's turkey & brie panino (better...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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This coffee shop is by far one of the best in Austin. There are comfortable couches and wireless internet access. I tried their cappuccino and was blown away! Great choice.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Ok.. I eat and drink everywhere downtown... but I've tried this place twice and both times the servers / cashiers were rude to me and my girlfriend. I give up. I like the fact it's not a Starbucks, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was crazy to see after not having been there in 3 years or so that Ruta Maya was now something new. This place, with a strange name i don't try to pronounce, definitely keeps the spirit of ruta...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My relationship with Halcyon is like that best that you grew up with who you loved hanging out with back in 2000, but now there are all grown up, they moved to LA, bought a Porsche and is dating a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Location is great on the shoots and ladders stair situation in the warehouse district, and I have a love/hate relationship with the coffee dudes and dudettes who sit sprawled in a major passageway at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
During my visit to the "Weird City" known as Austin, Texas for South by Southwest, I needed my usual flavored iced latte to get my caffeine addiction going. I asked some locals for suggestions on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool spot - full of hipsters - for a coffee martini. Warehousey, soaring ceilings, and edgy. Note - there is a very cool cigar place inside the shop where locals chill and smoke their goods.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Halcyon is one of the coolest coffeehouses in Austin. The atmosphere is great. They have a wide variety of coffee's, latte's, cappuccino's from which to select. The best thing about Halcyon is that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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While I agree with others that the ambience was good here, I and several others have received rude and disrespectful service at this establishment. I was surprised to see so many positive reviews. Maybe we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had s'mores. It's more for the vibe than the taste. Just like camping. The crowd seem to stick within its own breed and involved in their philosophical conversation. It reminded me of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry those victorian chairs or couches or whatever the hell they are are uncomfortable as hell. My ass was begging me to get out of there. The coffee tasted a lot like coffee. Good location...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Halcyon is comfy and friendly and manages to pull off the coffeeshop/bar combination pretty well. The cook-your-own-s'mores at the table deal they've got going is a whole lot of fun. My only qualm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Halcyon is the sort of Austin foundation that natives try not to take for granted. Sure, we can have a bar, coffee shop and a casual hang-out all under one roof. Doesn't everyone? Sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the comfortable, laid-back vibe of Halcyon. Yes, Ruta Maya was fabulous, but that doesn't mean Halcyon can't be great in its own way. And it is. I appreciate the fact that it's located in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so much better when it was Ruta Maya.Now it seems to have lost its character, and is just a cement floor with a couple of couches here and there. Even sitting outside isn't as much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is something about Halcyon. Maybe its the proximity to the warehouse district or the fact that it is comfy. Or maybe that its open till bizarre hours and is always busy. This is a chill, funky...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As it's name suggests, Halcyon offers a place for visitors and locals alike a place to relax in the comfort of well-worn (and very comfortable!) couches, dim lighting, and eclectic artistic stimuli....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for an early morning cup of coffee, or a late night sobering up. Coffee is mediocre, but atmosphere is good. I'm not sure if this place ever really gets loud, anytime I go in there someone is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comfortable space with great WiFi connection...I love the exposed brick walls and beams on the ceiling. Added bonus-cool art and great music to listen to while Yelping. :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see what the big deal is abou this cafe and bar, except that it is in a prime location and there's free wireless. I prefer Epoch better because it's a lot cozier and it doesn't have any ugly,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That Halcyon review from Heather S. is actually for Little City I think since they have those huge aluminum panels by the bathroom and they're very close to a Starbucks.Halcyon is a great coffeshop...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Turkey and Brie Pannini is absolutely fantastic! Great place to visit with friends or read by yourself; 'background' music is actually that. They have chess, checkers and other board games, as well as plenty...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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My first visit to this place was delightful. The selection of seating is wonderful and highly comfortable. I was a little put off by the smell of smoke coming from the smoker's lounge but the atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy enough for a long meeting on a rainy day - excellent wall art (are those panels from old billboards?) to divert you as your attention wanders - but why are the bathrooms so COLD? They serve that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside I wasn't too excited about this place, but inside is some great art, comfy couches, and nice bartenders. I can't wait to come down here one weekday and work on my laptop. Try the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best coffee shops to spend an afternoon. Feel free to bring your laptop, as they offer free Wi-Fi as is standard these days. The coffee is par - what is really worthwhile are the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place, good WiFi connection. Parking can b a challenge, however, not a bad spot! They serve passable coffee, also beer wine & alcohol food. Cute students can always be found here by the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Great space! The difference from RM is outstanding! Great staff, best bartender in town, a variety of different foods and dont forget about the SMores! They go great with the coffee or a signature Chocolate...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open until 1am or 3am on weekend nights. This warehouse district coffee house is also equipped with a full bar and smoke shop. Also serves up grilled panni's and desserts for those that want some food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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Heard a lot of people suggesting this place and so we went ... drinks were great, the environment was lively, vibrant, but not too crowded. The smores kick butt - it was a nice twist and something different...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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This establishment has amazingly balanced and catered to a variety of downtown crowds. Having coffees, teas, food, a full bar and a tobacco shop has made it truly unique. The staff is awesome- since I'm now a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2004
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The ambiance is awesome, great setting, board games, coffee, tobacco shop... what more can you ask for. The chairs and sofa make it feel very comfortable and relaxing. Customers keep to themselves and aren't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2003
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I keep on coming back for the yummy smores and the board-game playing environment, but I would love it better if the service was not so snooty-acting. Lose the attitude, people!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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Cool place with comfy couches, espresso, desserts, and a full bar. The chocolate espresso martini is awesome and the S'mores (roast marshmellos over a hibachi grill) are quite fun!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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This is a nice coffee house that also has grilled pannini sandwiches (I think), bubble tea (my boyfriend's favorite), beer, alcohol, and deserts. They have comfy chairs and couches with some chess boards. Not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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the one thing you can't help but notice about austin, is that there exists an eclectic blend of people and personalities that seem to co-exist in perfect harmony here. this is one of those places that...
10best.com - user review
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in the former ruta maya location now under new management, halcyon serves beer and liquor to go with java...
austin360.com - user review
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