The roasters writing the coffee scene in El Paso. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Roasters worth knowing
Cafe$$DowntownMon-Fri 07:00-18:00; Sat 08:00-16:00
2Ten Coffee Roasters on West Mills Avenue roasts small-batch Latin American single-origins on-site; pour-over, espresso, cold brew served in a creative space.
Order: House-roasted pour-over or the espresso tonic
Tip: The roasting schedule changes weekly; ask at the counter what was roasted that morning.
Cafe$$DowntownTue-Sun 08:00-17:00
Casa Cafetzin on North Mesa Street sources beans directly from Oaxacan and Chiapan cooperatives, roasting to order and serving traditional Mexican coffee.
Order: Oaxacan drip coffee with piloncillo
Tip: The bean cooperative story is told on a chalkboard at the counter; ask about current origin partnerships.
Cafe$$East El PasoMon-Fri 07:00-17:00; Sat 08:00-15:00
BLDG 6 Coffee on James Watt Drive in east El Paso serves light-roast Ethiopian natural-process and Colombian washed coffees in a minimal specialty space.
Order: Ethiopian natural process pour-over or the vanilla cold foam latte
Tip: The cold brew nitro tap is available Friday through Sunday; the best afternoon drink on the east side.