Keep Austin Vibrant
One of the best things about Austin is its small business community. We are proud of our role in the local economy, the friendships we’ve made, and the small ways we’ve been able to support fellow entrepreneurs.
Dear Diary’s menu brings together local favorites, such as Celeste’s Best, Mr Natural, Bistro Vonish, and Cake Thieves
We’ve partnered with Sightseer to bring you coffee from women-led farms, and roasted by women in Austin
We share retail space with over 30 local artists
Blog
May 2023 Newsletter
I won't bury the lead: my partner is a transgendered woman named Kat who is moving to Colorado next week due to the impact of anti-trans laws on her life…
Office hours at Dear Diary Coffee
Do you wish you could break into the tech industry, start your own small business, or snag a fun barista job? Well, I think I can help you with any of these.
Austin Small Business Pride Map
This map lists queer-friendly small businesses in Austin, TX.
Dear Diary Stands with Gender Queer Texans
I won't bury the lead: my partner is a transgendered woman named Kat who is moving to Colorado next week 😢 due to the impact of anti-trans laws on her life. I can't just pick up and move because my baby business is here, and I love the little dream-come-true that is Dear Diary. We're turning our joint account into a travel savings account so I can visit her. 💔
January Newsletter
How have you been feeling lately? Personally, I've been spending too much time with a screen, and not enough time with you. I'm looking forward to all the community events we've got lined up!
The tea on 2022, and how it’s impacting 2023
2022 was murder for restaurants, but especially vegan ones.
Win Win Win Veganuary Raffle
Every $5.00 you spend on Dear Diary gift cards this January counts as an entry in this raffle. Even if you lose, you can spend your "raffle tickets" at our shop.
Dear Diary at Sunset Valley Farmer’s Market!
Dear Diary is at the Sunset Valley Farmer’s Market every Saturday! Woo!
First Fridays Vegan Potluck benefits food not bombs
Enjoy a monthly vegan potluck with us! Half of the food folks bring is packed into lunches to be distributed by Food Not Bombs. The other half is enjoyed by everyone who shows up!
December newsletter
New Winter & Holiday Hours starting Monday 12/19
We're expanding our Vegan + Gluten Free menu
Get a free $5 gift card with every $50 you spend
We're doing Free Food Thursdays now
Make $100 + commission by vending at markets for us
We give Club Discounts to running and cycling groups
No more Bricco Blends for now
How to Keg Oat Milk (Bricco Blends!)
Tips and tricks for making Bricco Blends oat milk right in a keg and putting it on tap!
November Newsletter
Austin Studio Tour is this weekend and next, and of course we are making the most of it! We’re stop 39, and we’ll have 22+ vendors from Creative Cuties. Meet at Dear Diary at noon Saturday, November 12th for an AST bike ride.
Austin Coffee Festival 2022
This newsletter was sent to folks who visited our booth at Austin Coffee Festival on October 1, 2022
September newsletter
Hi hi!
Litsa here! I have so many Dear Diary fun stuffs to tell you about, and it's all coming up real quick! Here's the gist…
Secret Show 2022
SECRET SHOW is an annual performance that happens one night, once a year. Follow a guide to the secret location where artists await you.
Dear Diary in July
It's July! Gosh. Already. It's hot, y'all. Thanks for braving the heat to stop in for iced drinks!
In this episode of Dear Diary's Sometimes-Monthly Newsletter, I would like to fill you in on the things we're working on. I very much feel that we are in a transition this July; the seeds were planted in June, but the harvest isn't until August. Enough with the cryptic garden metaphors! On with the TLDR...