Hey Ryan -
Welcome to Doha!!!! Definately a big change from Texas.

The Starbucks thing is definately a bit out of it now. Atleast here in Doha... coffee is still rockin' though so its an in-an-out thing...
Columbiano Coffee on CRing by Chili's is actually pretty decent. I frequently plop myself down outside or on the nice comfy chairs and have coffee and a bit of lunch and internet surf... great in the evenings after gym anyway (Al Massa is right behind) or on Saturdays.

Ive struck up a few conversations here and there and ran into quite a few expats doing the same.

Good luck

Brin