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Greenway Coffee in Houston is David Buehrer's third-wave roaster behind Blacksmith and the Anvil Bar coffee program, with single origins and a Greenway Plaza.
BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
TipBuy whole bean at Blacksmith (Westheimer) rather than the roastery itself; the cafe stock turns over weekly.
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Boomtown Coffee in Houston is the Heights roaster-cafe on West 19th Street, with single origins from Ethiopia and Kenya, espresso drinks and a Heights.
BeansEthiopia, Kenya, Colombia, Costa Rica
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
TipThe pour-over bar is the move. Bring a friend; the front room is busy on weekends.
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Catalina Coffee in Houston is the Washington Avenue roaster from Max Gonzalez, since 2010 with espresso, single origins and a Tequila Mockingbird tequila bar.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, Ethiopia
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Wholesale
TipThe cappuccino is the house signature. Sit at the back patio in cool weather.