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2201 Washington Houston, TX 77007

713-861-8448

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Best Coffee Shop
Award Winner 2011

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

Description

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.

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 tastes like brown water, our caffeine-deprived benchmark will never be met. It's true that Catalina boasts an inviting and chic space in the Sixth Ward, but they're nailing the most important part -- the coffee -- thanks to creative yet... 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, 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... More »

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By Phaedra Cook | Tue, February 7, 2012

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By Katharine Shilcutt | Fri, December 2, 2011
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By Allison Wagoner | Thu, September 29, 2011

If you’re a music lover, you probably have noticed Jackson Potts II at a few concerts in town — it’s hard to miss him. He’s the 11-year-old walking around the venue taking pictures. Potts has been taking concert and band photographs as long as he ... More »
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By Nicholas L. Hall | Mon, September 26, 2011

Even when eating downtown, not all of my meals are consumed below ground. On a recent (and rare) morning, I got out of the house a little early. Early enough to swing around the long way to the office... More »
Where to Get Your Caffeine Fix

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, February 24, 2011

The opening of a spate of new coffee shops in town — Black Hole Cafe, Bungalow and Crema Espresso Stand, just to name a few — has inspired us to take a closer look at the existing, well-established coffeehouses in Houston. These are the ones that ... More »
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houstonpressbestof | Houston, TX | 132 Reviews

| Fri, May 8, 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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tdawg07 | Kenner, LA | 183 Reviews

| Mon, June 7, 2010

good bar, no cover, good drink specials great peeople
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grace122 | Houston, TX | 3 Reviews

| Wed, July 21, 2010

great iced chai latte! max is the best!
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