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This is not a corporate caffeine factory ? Catalina prides itself on expertly crafted coffee drinks. There?s not much outdoor seating, but the interior is warm and library-like, with big windows that look out on the part of Washington Avenue that has yet to be invaded by frat bars. The espresso selection rotates regularly and pastries are available. This is definitely a place for those who would step into Starbucks during only the most dire caffeine emergencies.

Cuisine(s): Cafe, Coffeehouse

Hours: Sun,Sat 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri 7am-8pm

Price: $

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining

Serving: Snack Food

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

2011 | Best Coffee Shop

Here's our exhaustive criterion when it comes to drinking coffee: It has to be good. Annnndddd that's about it. All of the bells and whistles in terms of decor and iPod playlists are fine, but if the warm liquid that fills our barely awake beings... More >
2008 | Best Coffeehouse

Catalina owner Max Gonzalez has a know-how you can taste. His passion for all things foamy and bean-born translates into his staff's cups of joe. It doesn't matter which of his always-friendly employees is preparing your latte, coffee or doppio,... More >

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joe.espelage

| Wed, July 21, 2010

Guys are devoted to coffee and coffee machines and coffee accessories and coffee growing. Fanatics they are and you reap the rewards every time you enter the ramshackle Washington Ave building.

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grace122

| Wed, July 21, 2010

great iced chai latte! max is the best!

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lori.alexander

| Tue, June 15, 2010

I love this little coffee house on Washington. And the owner Max and the manager Benjamin Wesley are such nice people!!!

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tdawg07

| Mon, June 07, 2010

good bar, no cover, good drink specials great peeople

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houstonpressbestof

| Fri, May 08, 2009

Catalina owner Max Gonzalez has a know-how you can taste. His passion for all things foamy and bean-born translates into his staff's cups of joe. It doesn't matter which of his always-friendly employees is preparing your latte, coffee or doppio, you're guaranteed a killer caffeine boost. But don't let all the expertise and high-quality ingredients fool you � Catalina caters to every Houstonian. Clientele range from suits and ties to cutoffs and Converse, making this a great place to enjoy a pick-me-up whether you're headed to or leaving work, looking to get some work done or have never worked a day in your life.

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