Family-run coffee business Talisman Coffee Co. opened a coffee bar Nov. 1 at La Holly, the East Sixth Street cocktail bar, co-founder Johanna Barker said.
The coffee bar is open 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. daily, Barker said, serving coffee made with house-made syrups in many of its drinks.
Talisman Coffee Co. serves espresso drinks and iced coffee, many made with house-made syrups, at its new coffee bar at La Holly.(Courtesy Talisman Coffee Co.)In their own words
“Every cup represents five generations of coffee farmers before us: from the care taken in handpicking our coffee and the thought behind our fermentation and sustainable practices, to the intention behind every roast and the little details that make each drink special,” Barker said. “It’s truly a labor of love from our family to you.”
A family affair
Barker runs the business with her brother, Fernando Alvarado. Talisman partnered with Simon Madera, owner of La Holly and Taco Flats, because of shared Texas roots and family-run operations, Barker said.
Co-founder Fernando Alvarado runs Talisman Coffee Co. with his sister, Johanna Barker.(Courtesy Talisman Coffee Co.)
“It feels like one of those partnerships that just makes sense, and we’re excited to bring our family’s coffee to the La Holly community,” she said.
Talisman also runs a coffee trailer in South Austin, as previously reported by Community Impact.