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 basement roastery.
Tip: Buy whole bean at Blacksmith (Westheimer) rather than the roastery itself; the cafe stock turns over weekly.
Address: Roastery: 5 Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX 77046
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 neighbourhood crowd.
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 in Houston is the Washington Avenue roaster from Max Gonzalez, since 2010 with espresso, single origins and a Tequila Mockingbird tequila bar next door.
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
