The roasters writing the coffee scene in Houston. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.

Roasters worth knowing

Greenway Coffee ★ 4.5

Coffee roaster$$Roastery Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; Blacksmith cafe Mon-Sun 07:00-19:00Public cafe

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.

Tip: Buy whole bean at Blacksmith (Westheimer) rather than the roastery itself; the cafe stock turns over weekly.

Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras

How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Boomtown Coffee ★ 4.3

Coffee roaster$$Mon-Sun 06:30-18:00Public cafe

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.

Tip: The pour-over bar is the move. Bring a friend; the front room is busy on weekends.

Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, Costa Rica

How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Catalina Coffee ★ 4.3

Coffee roaster$$Mon-Fri 06:30-17:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-17:00Public cafe

Catalina Coffee in Houston is the Washington Avenue roaster from Max Gonzalez, since 2010 with espresso, single origins and a Tequila Mockingbird tequila bar.

Tip: The cappuccino is the house signature. Sit at the back patio in cool weather.

Sources from: Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia

How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Wholesale

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