Looking back at the rich history of Orlando comedy at Austin’s Coffee

Austin’s Coffee open mics over the years have not only given stars of the Orlando comedy scene their first experiences onstage, but it was also a formative space for nationally known comedians like Kam Patterson of SNL and Preacher Lawson. With Lawson now involved in the new Austin’s location opening at 2240 W. Fairbanks Ave., we expect this rich legacy to continue. In the meantime, here is a visual walk through the history of open-mic comedy at Austin’s.

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Sarah Kinbar

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