Fantastic coffee! I love the vibe inside and their approach to offering free coffee to patrons. The barista was very friendly on my first visit. I wish they were open earlier in the morning! read more

this is a really great place! was very pleasantly surprised about the free coffee. it's delicious and of great quality. awesome!

Katz Coffee has me spoiled. I absolutely LOVE their velvet espresso. It's so rich and smooth. Unfortunately they have ruined Starbucks for me. I use to appreciate being able to just get a quick latte to go when I'm on the road but when I'm forced to resort to Starbucks, it just tastes burnt. This location is not exactly a coffee shop. I do believe that they will sell to the public, so you can stop by, but it's mostly wholesale. The staff is always friendly! Also, they're not open on weekends so if you become spoiled like myself, make sure you plan accordingly. Seriously though, get the velvet espresso! It's amazingly good. read more

This place was the most pleasant surprise! I wanted some coffee on my way back to work so I looked to find the closest spot and Katz pulled up. I had never seen a Katz coffee shop before so I decided to try it out. I got a little worried that my maps had steered me wrong seeing as this is a very industrial area and it didn't seem like there would be a coffee shop around. Well there was and it has the coolest vibe going. Turns out this is their headquarters. One side looks like their warehouse and the other side is the coffee shop. I ordered two coffees and when I went to pay the gentleman who made my drinks said they don't charge for the coffee they just ask you but some of their merch or coffee. I happily obliged! I only wish I had bought more things because it's so cool that they do that! I will definitely be back! read more

Ahhh, Katz coffee, a local Houston coffee distributor. I love their coffee, especially if you come here and get it fresh. This place has the best Latin American coffee I've ever had! They've recently made the inside more coffee shop like, which I think is smart. Additionally, since they are a distributor, you can get a cup of coffee, items with milk included, for free. You can't go wrong here! Love it! read more

Super chill spot to try new coffee and get some work done during the day. My coffee was free which makes me like this spot even more!

Just tried the benjy's nitro coffee. Real good. Also picked up a bag of freshly roasted coffee. Such a cool place. You can smell the coffee being roasted from the parking lot! Would recommend this place to any one who likes coffee! read more

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Love love love this place. Great coffee that we pick up and then enjoy a coffee on the house from their friendly staff. We order about $30 a month worth of coffee I would guess but that may be low. We need some more now that I think about it. Order online and pick it up!! read more

Exceptional quality coffee, amazing knowledgeable caring team, excellent company to work with. Highly recommend.

Found this hidden gem and honestly I was very surprised. I recommend a hazelnut latte with whole milk, it's life changing!! read more

Katz Coffee - amazing place!! The hazelnut latte is amazing and I'm excited to try the cold brew! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Damn good COLD coffee! Just tried some of this great coffee being served at the Lazy-Hazy-Crazy 5k Run at the Aquarium. I was treated to my choice of hot or iced. I was too hot and sweaty for warm stuff. I'm so glad I picked the iced, because it had wonderfully rich and smooth flavour. I went back for seconds and a little more information as to who retailed their coffee. What I learned was that the iced coffee is cold water brewed overnight with a coarse grind, filtered, then cut with water. Not using hot water keeps the acidic flavour down and improves the smoothness. Maybe I talked to Avi (guy with a beard and reddish brown hair) that Michael T mentioned, but whoever this roaster/barristo was, he set me straight on good coffee. Just have to track some down now. Katz is a wholesaler, but does sell some out of their roasting facility. Thankfully, I heard I can get a hot cup at Le Peep or pickup a pound at a regular retail store. The caffeine is calling... read more

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Stopped in this morning, was greeted by the usual, outstanding TX manners, given a cup for free and I picked up a bag of ENP dark roast, the Baanmai - thai arabic blend (balanced, velvety, sweet) for $10. I love this place and I will be back. "Have a seat, relax, listen to some music..." read more

Katz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

THIS PLACE IS TOP TIER. MORGAN WAS THE NICEST PERSON EVER. she treated us like royalty. There's so many great things about this place but you'll just have to go to find out yourself. Find yourself surprised about their espresso drinks read more

I love their coffee. I come here at least once a month to buy a pound of espresso. Their new packaging keeps the beans fresh for longer, unlike their previous packaging which is the typical paperbag style with some sort of zip tie. Love their roast, they also sell tea and coffee. I recommend calling in your order because it can take 15 minutes to get your order. It is a wholesale warehouse after all. The staff are super nice! read more

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I LOVE Katz Coffee. However, it's not a coffee shop. My wife and I came here to purchase bags of coffee, not a cup of coffee. First of all, it's incredible that we can get freshly roasted coffee here in Houston. And while right now, there isn't a cafe at this location (though they are building something within the next few months to help out with that) you can go here to buy a bag or two (or a very large order) of coffee. The atmosphere of this place is incredible. Outside the building there are coffee trees growing in bags, when you step inside the very industrial door, you step into an equally designed building. They make use of coffee sacks, technology, and a very warehouse feel. It's very cool. The people who work at the front desk are SO friendly. I often leave with a sample of different coffee and a fill of good conversation. It really is a refreshing experience, and even if you're a small-timer in there to buy a single bag of coffee, they seem genuinely excited to have you there. I've only been in there twice now, but they have always made me glad that I made the drive there, and I will continue to make the trip there because of how valued they make me feel. It speaks volumes about the company. I'll definitely be back, and I don't know how I could have a better experience at a local roaster. A+ read more

Delicious coffee and incredibly nice people sums up Katz Coffee for me. I stumbled in looking for a cup of coffee and instead of turning me away, they invited me to enjoy a delicious cold brew while I read over some paperwork. Avi (the owner) came and introduced himself and couldn't have been nicer! read more

This place is a gem of Houston. I discovered their coffee by buying a bag of their "Eureka" Ethiopian coffee at a grocery store and it was fantastic. I checked out their main location and here's how it works: You can buy any of their coffees, either the regular 16oz bags they have in the front or you can ask for something they have stored in the back. All the bags of coffee in the front were freshly roasted. You can call ahead to place your order and then pick it up. They do now have a cafe and limited seating area, it's not just wholesale anymore. I don't know if it's required to buy a bag of coffee to earn the free drink, but I bought a bag of coffee and ordered an espresso, and they said the drink was free. It was also fantastic! My friend bought a bag and got a free latte. Since they're right by the Karbach brewery they also serve some beer, but I don't know prices for that. read more

More than a roaster... I know Katz is popular and a recognizable brand in the Houston area, but I bet you didn't know just how passionate they are about coffee and community. I was lucky enough to get a tour of the building and met a few staff members that, in all honesty, had no problem expressing their beliefs about the business and Mr. Katz. They were so passionate and obviously shared the vision of the owner. Another thing, they are creating a community cafe within the building and want to invite people to stop by for some coffee and conversation. Get to know the Katz family! read more

Great quality and great Flavor. The ownership and it's employees are wonderful and the facilities are top knotch and impecably clean. Love it! read more

Pros: Katz is a good value (good coffee at a good price) Cons: Katz does not have a storefront and I would like to see Katz's beans in more stores or more prominently featured in coffeehouses that use their product. In the inner northwest corner of Houston, just a stone's throw north of 610, is a coffee roasting greatness better known as Katz Coffee. The address leads to an unassuming conglomeration of warehouse buildings, with the storefront-less Katz Coffee nestled in the middle. Keep your eyes open for the peach-colored warehouse buildings, as I had to drive by a couple of times before I realized that I had the right place. The warehouse is where it all takes place: beans received from the world over, then roasted, and then shipped to fine coffee purveyors. I just had to see this place first hand. The budding coffee enthusiast in me urged me to drive from San Antonio to Houston to do so. Katz Coffee has been making a name for itself in Texas. Avi Katz, owner, is quite the coffee guru and his numerous successful blends and single origins are testament to this fact. His roasted coffees are served in coffeehouses not only in Houston, but Austin, San Antonio, and the Hill Country. Hotels and B&Bs proudly feature Katz's. The staff at Katz are patient, friendly, and accommodating. I recommend calling 10 to 15 minutes ahead with your order, so they can prepare it for pickup. Anna, a staff member, helped me with directions, helped me pick out the right blend according to my tastes, and didn't mind my late decision to add on another bag of beans to my order. I bought a pound each of whole bean Jumping Mouse blend for me and whole bean Bavarian Chocolate for my coworkers. The Jumping Mouse blend is very nice. It features a subtle blend of Central American, South American, and African coffee beans. Katz's describes the Jumping Mouse blend as "[having a] subtle body, a rich, nutty complexity and a lingering milk chocolate finish." After grinding the beans at home and employing the Chemex pour-over method, I definitely thought the coffee was nice and subtle; bright, but not overly so; nutty and quite chocolatey. It was very tasty, especially with a little bit of evaporated milk to give it even more subtle smoothness. As I try more of Katz's blends and single origins, I will post my impressions as updates here. Until then, have a look at their website, pick out a popular blend, and drive over to pick some up. A small handful of HEBs in Houston carry Katz Coffee. Just check Katz's website for more info. read more

I have Adult ADD. I had been addicted to my meds years ago. After quitting the prescribed speed I gained a vast appreciation for fresh roasted coffees. While the add meds have been an issue for years, I'm still an addict all the same. I have to have my morning cup. Though I don't consider caffeine to be as serious a drug, when I moved here I didn't know what I'd do without a coffee supplier. I just had to get my fix and I used to get it every monday from a roaster In Ann Arbor MI. It was great and fresh from the weekend. I was sad to leave that. Fortunately within a week of getting here I hunted these guys down at the farmers market. I was sold immediately. All their coffee is great. Even better they have different roasts of some of the beans so you can try them with different styles. I love that. Waking up to the decision of a light roast or full city is great. Maybe this evening I'll try that same been as a french roast. They seem to have a fair amount of fair trade and organic coffees and some of their blends are awesome. Since that first purchase I've been back every week. Hell I even drove out to their office one week on the north side of town to pick up coffee. I do believe they whole sale, but are great about web orders and picking it up if you run out mid week. What can I say. They are my pusher man. read more

WOW! This is not only some of the best coffee I've had, but also the best customer service I've received from a vendor. I have a small business in Austin, and we very recently added coffee to our menu. Since it's an auxiliary item, and brand new, we aren't selling tons of it every day yet. We tested pretty much every gourmet coffee in the Austin area, and many of them either don't deliver, charge for shipping, have large wholesale minimums, or just outright don't care about a wholesale account that won't immediately have tons of volume. One of them wouldn't even give me samples without charging retail price! These guys hand delivered several different flavors to us at no charge, and even came up with a customized blend for us. Even though they are already very established, they told us they would deliver even one pound of coffee a week to our door if that's what we needed, because they want to grow with us. That's what local business is all about. And, their coffee blends are exotic and delicious. No wonder these guys are blowing up in Houston and the surrounding cities. read more

My favorite coffee hands down at a great price!! I also love the fact that its local and all the staff is extremely helpful and friendly!! I like the Bat City Blend and Katz Best Blend. I have been hooked on the Organic Mexican Dark Roast for a while now and it taste better than most coffee I've had in coffee shops. I also love that they have tons of free samples in the lobby, so there is always a chance to try something new! read more

Didn't look open, but I went in and "ordered" an iced latte. PHENOMENAL and really nice people, then I found out it was free... they just offer samples! Great experience and really good coffee! read more

Accidentally walk in this place with no expectations. They offer free espresso/coffee/tea to try. Very friendly and knowledgeable about coffee. They said they might have tours in future. read more

In addition to great coffee beans, Katz Coffee provides unparalleled customer service. We already loved Katz Coffee for their roasted coffee beans, their sage advice, and the wonderful staff but all that pales in comparison to how we felt when they arrived within 3 hours of our paniced (to put it mildly) phone call about inoperable steam wands. Thanks to their great customer service we were quickly back in business, trying to provide similiarly great customer service to our customers. Katz is great beans & great coffee-karma!! read more

Great coffee, good vibes! Who knew they were here. Lots of samples and cool peeps work there. Not what I expected- which made it more fun.

It's in a hole in the wall place so look carefully. Great Coffee! Great service! read more

Been in love with Katz Coffee for years but overlooked the fact that the business was not far from me. Saving a few dollars a pound for the freshest possible Katz beans? I approve! I like dark roasts so Midnight Blue and Black Diamond are the ones I recommend. read more

Katz Coffee - Cool burr grinder decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Probably one of the best place to go if you need genuine humanity, amazing coffee, fantastic service and wonderful people!!! 15/10 recommend read more

Great coffee roaster with superb nitrogen infused cold brew - simply delicious.

I came in not knowing what to expect but left with two bags of great coffee beans and two complimentary cups of coffee. Wonderful place to learn about different types of coffee, purchase coffee beans, and enjoy a complimentary drink! read more

I have never been a coffee drinker. I found no need to ingest large quantities of caffeine when I already have rocket fuel pumping through my veins. I'm just ADHD like that. But, Avi Katz, you have changed my mind my friend! The Cafe de Olla is hands down the best coffee money can buy. That piping hot beverage in it's pure, unadulterated form is like drinking bliss. DO NOT add a thing to this witch's brew! It is already slightly sweetened with just the right amount of brown sugar, addictive because of the chunks of ground chicory, and fragrant from the cardamom. The best part of coming to work is Cafe de Olla in my cup. Oh, and not having to brew it myself. That part is pretty awesome too. But that is one of the perks of working in a coffee shop/cafe smart enough to serve this luxurious morning potion. read more

Hidden Gem!!! Go in and see Amanda. She makes a great mocha. Yes it's more than a roasting coffee it's a coffee shop! No to go cups but, it's a must try. Take a friend and enjoy. read more

Okay, so Yelp failed me here... I went here expecting a coffee cafe like location only to find out that this is their offices/roasting facility. They were very nice to me an offered to brew me a fresh cup of coffee. It was pretty good but the service really won me over. read more

A little off the beaten path but totally worth it! Plenty of parking. Complimentary drink with purchase. They ground my beans for my method of brewing coffee and threw in a free sample bag. All this for just $10! read more

One of the coolest spots I've ever been to - vinyl, coffee, friendly folks. This is actually their roasting location and training lab, but they hooked us up with free Americanos and coffee and gave us a really cool tour of the spot. Plus they were rocking Rick Derringer on vinyl. Katz rules! Thanks Amanda! read more

Excellent quality, not just coffee, but also service. It may not be all shade grown, yet, with such quality they must take good care of the farmer, their, and our environment. I would love more shade grown and organic, but they are a gem to trust, so do not hesitate to buy from them. read more

I absolutely Love, Love, Love Katz Coffee! I moved away from Houston 6 months ago and am missing Avi and his crew's excellent roasted coffee. They are professional and personable as well as knowledgable and passionate! If you want a great cup of coffee or a fantastic pound of coffee....find them! read more

To make it clear: this location is Katz Coffee's main distribution center. It is not a coffee shop where you can order hot/cold drinks. However, the front office does provide a free sample of brewed coffee if you walk in. You can order pounds of coffee here--there is no minimum order. I recommend calling ahead because the workers in the warehouse actually measure out a pound of whatever coffee you want and bag it right then and there. All the employees were very helpful and friendly. I bought two bags of Cafe De Olla for $18 flat (at my local coffee shop, they charge me $14 for only one bag). The street number "1003" is huge and easy to see on the side of the building. Turn right in between buildings 1003 and 1001--they are beige colored warehouses. Katz's front office is the first suite on the right side. read more