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The 12 Best Coffee Shops in Austin
Priya Sharma
Austin Food Blogger
Austin-based food writer and coffee obsessive. I've visited 200+ cafés in Texas and write about the ones worth your time.
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What we're looking for
We publish content that helps people discover great local businesses — or helps business owners get discovered. If your writing does either, we want to hear from you.
City Guides
Best-of lists, neighborhood breakdowns, and curated recommendations for a specific city. Data-backed, personally visited, genuinely useful.
Example topics
- The 15 Best Brunch Spots in Denver
- Austin's East Side: A Neighborhood Guide
- Where to Get Your Car Fixed in Portland
Food & Drink
Restaurant reviews, café crawls, bar roundups, food truck guides. First-person, opinionated, with real photos and honest takes.
Example topics
- Nashville Hot Chicken: A Definitive Ranking
- Coffee Shops That Actually Have Good Wifi
- The Taco Trucks Worth Crossing Town For
Business Owner Tips
Actionable advice for local business owners: marketing, reviews, online presence, customer experience. Based on real results, not theory.
Example topics
- How I Doubled My Salon's Bookings in 90 Days
- What Customers Actually Look at on Your Listing
- Responding to Bad Reviews: A Real Playbook
Industry Spotlights
Deep dives into specific industries: what makes a great mechanic, how to choose a dentist, what to expect from a dog groomer. Expert perspective.
Example topics
- What ASE Certification Actually Means
- A Vet Tech's Guide to Choosing a Groomer
- How to Tell If Your Accountant Is Any Good
Local Lifestyle
The culture, character, and hidden gems of a city. Not just businesses — the neighborhoods, the people, the vibe. Think local magazine editorial.
Example topics
- Why South Congress Is Austin's Best Street
- A Weekend in Portland's Pearl District
- The People Behind Denver's Craft Beer Scene
Photo Essays
Visual stories about local businesses and neighborhoods. Beautiful photography with minimal text. Let the images tell the story.
Example topics
- Inside Nashville's Most Beautiful Restaurants
- Storefronts of East Austin: A Photo Walk
- The Barbers of Portland
What we don't publish: AI-generated content, thinly veiled ads, content that hasn't been fact-checked, or anything you haven't personally experienced. We verify every submission.
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