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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start by saying I really want to give this place 3.5 stars, but alas, no such option. So, the rating A-OK will have to stand, as I'm closer to that than Yay! I'm a fan. But it's not as though I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite coffee in Austin.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still great coffee, but possibly the worst parking lot in the world.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the age-old Yelp dilemma: Do I tell people that this place is nice and risk not finding a plug on my next visit? Well, my admiration for entrepreneurs overrides my selfish instincts this time....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here once but I look forward to my next trip. They are the closest coffee house to my house and I love the art scattered about inside. STRONG COFFEE! That adds a star on that fact...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart you, SummerMoon. The only thing that I would change is turning down the AC maybe 5 degrees. Other than that, this is my new favorite coffee joint.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee, free wifi, and nice people. Can't ask for much more in a coffee shop. You can taste the wood fire-roasted-ness in the coffee, which makes it unique. I wouldn't say it's the best coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am in fact sipping a quarter moon latte as I type this review... This coffee is a life and job saver. Woke up 30 minutes late with my head still pounding from the music and beers at Mohawks last...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Showed up on a late weekday afternoon with parched mouth and a killer sweet tooth craving. I was hoping they would have one of those Russell's/Quack's/Upper Crust cinnamon rolls..you know those...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite my coaches request to drink lots of water after today's long run, my friend and I chose to drink coffee. Glad that we did. I had the Wintermoon Iced Latte (triple shot) and it was delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best coffee I've had in Austin. Done.What? You want more? Well, I'm no coffee connoisseur, so I can't say why exactly. My guess is the wood-fired roasting takes out the bitterness. It's just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some seriously good coffee and a really neat story. I went in there the other day to get an Americano and was really expecting an average cup of espresso and water, but was very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: Wintermoon. The single greatest sweet, iced coffee drink. It's absolutely amazing with full milk. I highly recommend you try one or you'll be missing out on a fantastic opportunity to thrill...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coffee is decent and I definitely agree about the parking can be a bit troublesome. The employee behind the counter was too busy talking about having a toothache to her friends than serving coffee....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see what the big deal is with this coffee -tasted just like any other coffee to me. The location was in S. Austin - tiny parking spaces and too few spots - I swear this idiot town is trying...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love their most popular drink the Summermoon latte or the wintermoon, made with their secret moon milk. Its the perfect latte you never have to add sugar or anything. Delicious! The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely love this place! It is a smaller coffee shop that has roughly 10-12 tables/seating areas. Very cute decor and feels very warm and home-y, especially in the daytime (only time they are open...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm personally a Flips fan, but Summermoon is closer to home and I didn't feel like taking the bus up to Barton Springs.I only had iced coffee, but it was arguably the best iced coffee I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee, great atmosphere, friendly people. Best coffee shop in Austin. You can't ask for more in a coffee shop.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This should be 4 1/2 stars, not just 4.In my previous review I came during the week when things were low key and quiet. I recently went back during the weekend and the music was louder as were the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Summermoon is now open on Sundays. Awesome! Now if only they were open a little later...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice coffee shop! The coffee tastes just fine (I'm not too discerning so I can't tell an okay cup from a good one), the seating is nice, and apparently they have breakfast tacos in the morning...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice spot, decent coffee, quiet atmosphere. The only thing that bugs me is that they close at 8pm..it's a weird hour in my opinion. 9pm would seem better.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I figured I should check this place out after all the great reviews, despite not being a coffee person. Taking the advice of others I tried the halfmoon, and it really was great. Easily some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am smitten with this place! Great coffee! I love the empanadas! The bagels they carry are my favorite! The breakfast tacos are not the highlight but they are still pretty yummy! Everyone who has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite coffee joint, and now open on Sundays, too. And they started carrying breakfast tacos from Bess Bistro. Yum. They had a pesto one briefly that was so amazingly good, but must've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. These folks have easily the best coffee I've had in a while. Their half-moon is the perfect treat for folks who don't usually like their coffee sweet but are thinking of a little something...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am now completely and TOTALLY hooked!This is my FAVORITE coffee in Austin...actually...correct that...this is, hands down, the BEST coffee I've ever tasted.I dream of double half-moon lattes every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't get to explore this place as much as I wanted to but my first impression was great. Ample seating, free wi-fi, and a wide variety of coffee and pastries. I'm a cheap arse and hate wasting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like their woodfired coffee itself but I am not a fan of having my cappucino served in a paper cup even if I am not taking it to go. The deck outside is really nice. I generally frequent this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My good luck coffee place! Every time I have an important meeting, I stop by on my way to work. During cold weather, it's a double, halfmoon latte, extra hot! (not so sweet, just right for me). Mmmm,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In terms of coffee deliciousness, this is my favorite coffee place. Atmosphere....eh. The furniture is nice and they do have a game table, but I feel like I'm in a library. Shhhh..... Since I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Summer Moon is a great little coffee shop on South 1st St. It is also very close to a bus stop for Capital Metro #10 bus if you don't have a car. Anyway, they have an outside area that is perfect for...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Environment to work. The furniture is modern, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable. They have a variety of chairs and sofas in which to sit. The Wi-Fi is top notch as well (I'm using it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chalk this up as my 2nd favorite work-from-cafe place. They have a great atmosphere inside: need a nook & a comfy chair for reading? Check... need a workspace with a window seat? Check... need a group...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! i live right across the street, and they have really really good plain coffee. i learned to drink my coffee black from this place because the coffee was delicious without any cream...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee is good, but I also agree that the whole fire-roasting thing is just a gimmick. I have been drinking coffee daily for years and I'm not sure I can really taste the difference.The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So this was my first visit to Summermoon, and while it was pleasant, I was not impressed. I went with a friend, he ordered an espresso and a coffee, I ordered a cappuccino and a coffee.Let's start...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this hidden gem about 2 weeks ago and can't get enough of it. I'm already addicted to their Summermoon Latte. It's a great, chill place to relax and get some work/studying done.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent coffee & great staff!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is really good coffee, really. Summermoon is a good hang out coffee shop because there is plenty of seating and everytime I have gone it hasn't been very crowded. I've never had the food here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After thinking about trying this place for a couple of years, I finally went there seeking motivation. The interior is clean, cool, and sophisticated. And the coffee is wonderful! Try the Half Moon...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interior ambiance is a mixture of chill and intimate. First time I went, a couple was cuddling/sleeping in the love seat. I thought it was cute. I usually don't think things are cute. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I had passed by this place many a times during lunchtime excursions with coworkers, and every time commented that "I should really go there." Perhaps it was the Kerbey Lane knockoff sign, perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been searching for a good Chai Tea Latte for many, many months. Along with the one from Dominican Joe, the Chai Tea Latte here at Summermoon was near perfection! While the one at Dominican Joe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the odd little center on the low side of South 1st deter you from enjoying a fine cup of joe! I went in on a Friday morning and was greeted by two very nice employees and shortly walked out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All coffee tastes the same, right?WRONG. Wrong, you Plebian FOOL! I suppose I can forgive you though, seeing as how you have not yet experienced the wonder that is Summermoon's coffee. I was like you;...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 4 out of 5 because they don't have almond milk yet nor rice milk. Even JOE"S got rice and I have asked for it several times. However, the coffee is great and the peeps are very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has become a regular haunt for me on the weekends since it's so close to my house. Today, I tried the Halfmoon iced latte. Made with super creamy, sweetened milk combined with skim milk, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to admit right off the bat here that, like many coffeehouse reviews, this one may not seem complete to everyone. I don't live for the brown bean (like it, don't seek it out), so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Summermoon. I am so glad my friend and I stumbled on this neat little coffee shop almost 2 years ago. The Summermoon coffee drink is the best coffee drink I've ever had. No, I take that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't drink coffee but I love the smell. I headed there to meet with a friend. I immediately needed coffee. It has to be the best smelling coffee in this world. The atmosphere was very relaxing and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
probably the best coffee i've ever had. much better'n jo's anyway. summer moon coffee is as good or rather, BETTER than that stuff starbucks serves (starbucks CALLS its preparation "coffee" but i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Summer Moon has a really nice feel to it. The decor is really nice, and there's a little deck outside that's probably pretty nice on a breezy day. I didn't have the coffee (I went with some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So the husband and I ventured south this morning to try a new coffee bar. Summermoon was on the "to try" list and we ended up there. I immediately liked the decor that features mid-century modern...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the anti-Starbucks.An amazing place that seems apart from the grid.Daily haunt for sure. Atmosphere and coffee done right. Order, except what she gives you, and have faith that this is coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I think of this place, I get "Brother Wolf, Sister Moon", by the Cult stuck in my head. It is there now, as I type this.I've been here twice, and I'm still not quite sure what to make of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite spot to study. It's cozy, relaxed space with comfy seating and great coffee. It's not the place for a large group, but if you're looking for a more intimate coffee house, stop by...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right near my apartment so it's very convenient. I don't even drink coffee, but the atmosphere of the place is so nice (for some reason it sort of reminds of The Jetsons in a grotto)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing you notice is that this shop doesn't have a stool or hard chair in the joint; it's all plush leather and fat couches. I'm sure this is appealing to the art history majors at nearby St....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why: Great coffee flavored coffee and atmosphere...I've grown tired of the stoner's living room coffeehouses. Cruddy chipped coffee mugs, broken down couches, goodwill chairs, and freakish art....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great coffeehouse for meeting a friend, working on a project, or reading. I wouldn't choose it for meeting with a group of more than 3 people. It's got a great feel inside, with big dark...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great decor, friendly service, if only they had a better location. They roast their very own special brand of coffee and sell it in the store. It is the smoothest coffee I've ever had, and goes very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place roasts coffee that will seriously change your life. Our first experience with Summermoon was via our veggie delivery service (greenling.com). The idea of getting locally-roasted coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best coffee in town, if you ask me. Half moon latte hits the spot like nothing else!!! I like their wood-fire roasting so much that I got some beans to grind at home and make drip coffee at home....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A no-fuss coffee shop. No tricks behind the counter, no hip music blaring in your face, no scene, probably no one you know sitting in the corner, cozy-but-not-ratty furniture, nice-but-not-too-sleek,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Summer Moon Coffee scores high on my two criteria for a coffee shop. First, I want it to have good coffee. Second, I want it to have cooler furniture than what's in my living room.They hype their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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