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    Katz Coffee

    4.9 (93 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Anika A.

    I was pleasantly met with such a lovely experience at Katz Coffee. I was in the mood for coffee or a matcha for my afternoon pick me up and stumbled upon Katz Coffee. Located in East Spring Branch, the coffee shop is nestled between supplier stores and warehouses its exterior certainly blends in with its surroundings. However, the interior is quite eclectic, fun, with fond pictures, news articles throughout. I ordered an ice matcha that was delicious! Nice amount of sweetness and this flavor was definitely more nutty compared to others I've tried. To my surprise I took out my card to pay and was told the drinks at the cafe are complimentary. That was such a lovely surprise that I definitely do not take for granted. The employees educated us on the reasoning behind the cafe's mission and naturally I researched more about the company as well. I will certainly patron this cafe and continue to tip, purchase products to support their cause.

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    Jo-ann H.

    Free coffee? Heck yaaaa. I was referred by a friend and had to test the theory. Turns out, the coffee really is free. They're a white-label roaster that distributes to other coffee shops around town, which explains it. The staffs are spectacular, super passionate and knowledgeable about their coffee. The space is an absolute ideal environment for working or studying. It's currently one of my favorite spots to study. And of course, the coffee itself is pretty good too.

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    Jenny L.

    Really enjoyed the coffee here - I came in at 9 to do some work and grab a cup of coffee. I got the pumpkin spice latte, which had a pumpkin spice syrup which wasn't too sweet - a perfect balance to the espresso. Extremely generous of the team to provide free coffee for the community. There was a long line already and two baristas making drinks. I would recommend getting to the shop during off hours (mid morning or lunch) if you don't want to wait in a long line, but well worth the wait if you do come during peak hours! Not the best place to work, especially since there is a lack of outlets in the space and the tables are small. I also bought a bag of coffee beans, and they were able to grind them to a moka pot coffee ground consistency! So far, my morning coffees these past few weeks with this blend + moka pot setup have been excellent.

    Kelly N.

    I come here for my coffee beans because it's cheaper than getting them at HEB, they grind the beans for me, and I get complimentary coffee. The staff are also always very nice and helpful. The only con about this place is that the hours are pretty limited. If you work typical office hours, you'll probably never be able to come here because they close by 4pm and are only open on weekdays. I usually order some sweet-sounding latte they have on their seasonal menu, but it's never actually sweet. Much more of a bitter coffee flavor every time. Haven't tried asking for it to be sweeter, so maybe I'll try that next time. They do have a drink station with sugar packets, napkins, and straws though too. Also, remember to bring cash to tip!

    Roasted same day
    Todd M.

    I found this place through another coffee shop selling their coffee. There are a couple of other roasters throughout Houston, but this one has a wide selection of different flavors, roasted daily. It is a coffee shop /roaster. You can order whatever is on their menu online either whole Bean or have them grind it. It's a neat little coffee shop. They have a record player inside for music. The staff is really nice. I'll probably be getting my coffee from this place from now on. Elevate your coffee experience. Best By date is not the same as Roasted Date.

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    Art D.

    Great spot great customer service. You can go to meet someone for a cup of coffee or just to relax by yourself. You can also purchase some of the coffee to take home and make it yourself i recommend visiting

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    Leo G.

    Great customer service, super chill vibe, and the complimentary drinks were a nice surprise. Definitely coming back!

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    Jando S.

    Anyone who knows coffee in Houston, likely knows Katz as one of the biggest local brands. So many of the reviews here are paying tribute to Katz as a product, but my review is actually about the location and the coffee itself. I walked in here completely blind. As a relatively new'ish Houstonian, I had no idea what the big deal was. I saw a highly rated "cafe" on Yelp and decided to come here to knock out some work and stay caffeinated in the process. When I walked in the doors at 9AM, I saw almost no one except one worker. He explained to me they don't sell coffee drinks here, but that they sell coffee beans / bags instead. He pointed to the wall of different coffee blends and said, "That's our money maker. We don't sell drinks though." And I thought I had made a mistake and was about to walk out. He then offered to make me a drink and I then noticed an entire menu of different drinks. "You don't sell drinks here? What's the menu all about?" And it dawned on me: they're free. Buy a bag, drink all the coffee in house you want. Brilliant. So I got a nitro cold brew and sat down to enjoy some of their semi-fast WiFi. There were couches and individual chairs and slowly but surely folks started trickling in and just ordering espressos, flavored lattes, and even their "Houston Strong" medium / dark roast drip. For free. At the very bottom of the dry erase board read: "All drinks are made complimentary + made with liquid love from the Katz fam." I love their various blends that span all around the world including countries like Nicaragua, Ethiopia, Kenya, Honduras, Costa Rica, etc. For coffee lovers, they make for great gifts and they even have special blends for University of Houston fans. I am not even the biggest coffee fan, but they've now got one in me. I plan on being a regular in no time.

    Frances E.

    Katz Coffee is such a comfortable and amazing place! I love the Machamango Latte -- it's absolutely delicious and I highly recommend it.

    Ruth L.

    I cannot say enough good things about this place. Great service and cute cafe ambience. First tried this when my brother in law sent us coffee for Christmas, so I had to go pay a visit when I was in town recently. They offer two complimentary coffee items when you are there, no catch! They also gave my son a hot chocolate too. Great selection of ground and whole bean coffee. Smooth flavors. Bought a few to take home as well, check out the pics! I've definitely become a fan.

    Kristen M.

    Love this place, they support good causes, make a great product and offer COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE.

    So good!
    Marjorie S.

    I've never been inside the establishment so the review is strictly for the bag of coffee they sell and let me tell you, it's rich, smooth, not bitter and delicious! I've had the Cafe Olla that I bought at Red Oak Cafe in LC and it's one of my favorites. The flavors are chocolate, cinnamon, anise and it contains sugar but not overly sweet! Talk about Christmas in a cup! I recently got the Jumping Mouse Blend from a golf tourney in Galveston and it reminds me of the Milky Way coffee I get at the local coffee shop. I loove it!!! Nutty, caramel, chocolate goodness!! Can't wait to visit in person one of these days!!

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    I love the coffee porter!!! Real Ale puts Katz's coffee in the porter beer!

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    Call in your order or place it online for faster pick up. Love that it's local and love their Texas Hill Country Pecan!

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