Catalina Coffee
Coffee shop · Neartown ·
Specialty coffee & house-made syrups in industrial-chic setting
Specialty coffee & house-made syrups in industrial-chic setting
"This cozy spot is a popular destination for laptop warriors, so getting there early to snag a seat is necessary. Once settled in, enjoy a raisin roll or rosemary scone and sip a perfectly decorated latte. Need an after-work pick-me-up? Catalina is open daily until 7 p.m." - Brianna Griff
"Despite its strict no-wifi policy (yup) Catalina Coffee remains one of the best and busiest coffee shops in the entire city. Opened 15 years ago, the Sixth Ward cafe serves a never ending line of mostly regulars who swing in daily for bags of Amaya Coffee (Catalina’s sister roastery) and quad shot flat whites to go. If you want an excellent cup of coffee or expertly pulled shot of espresso without any fuss—and maybe a little bit of a wait—go to Catalina." - chelsea thomas
"Despite its strict no-wifi policy (yup) Catalina Coffee remains one of the best and busiest coffee shops in the entire city. Opened 15 years ago, the Sixth Ward cafe serves a never ending line of mostly regulars who swing in daily for bags of Amaya Coffee (Catalina’s sister roastery) and quad shot flat whites to go. If you want an excellent cup of coffee or expertly pulled shot of espresso without any fuss—and maybe a little bit of a wait—go to Catalina. " - chelsea thomas
"Despite being open for over 15 years, Sixth Ward’s Catalina Coffee consistently remains the busiest coffee shop in town. No matter what time of day, a steady stream of folks zip in and out for espresso to go, bags of Amaya Coffee (Catalina’s sister roastery), and whatever pastries aren’t yet sold out. Unlike many other cafes that see free wifi as a necessity, Catalina has never and likely will never set up wifi. And that’s how everyone seems to like it. Look around the shop and people are—gasp!—talking to each other. No phones out, just living in the moment (sort of). We appreciate Catalina’s dedication to analog human interaction, the absolutely superb coffee and espresso, and the friendly and quick baristas that keep the line lively and moving. Grab a cup to go and maybe take some time to linger on the small side patio before engaging with technology again." - Chelsea Thomas
"Located about a mile outside of Downtown and close to Houston’s artsy First Ward district, this neighborhood joint is equal parts cozy and industrial, with concrete floors, wood tables and counters, an exposed ceiling, and neutral colors. Seasonal loose-leaf teas and coffee from Amaya Roasting Company, owner Max Gonzalez’s local roasting business, headline the menu. Get your fix of well-executed espresso drinks, from cortados (equal parts of espresso and steamed milk served in a glass instead of a cup) to lattes, plus drip coffee. A counter display offers fresh pastries delivered daily from Weights + Measures, a Midtown restaurant/bar/bakery." - Marcy de Luna