The Brazos Valley has an abundance of coffee shops with something for just about everyone to enjoy. We have put together an extensive, updated list of places in the area that primarily serve popular hot or cold brew, with plenty of options for those who partake and those who don’t. Feel free to use this as a guide to help you find that perfect cup of whatever tempts your taste buds and keeps you coming back.
Bryan College Station
1541 Pastries and Coffee 1808 Brothers Blvd., Suite H, College Station 1541coffee.com (979) 703-1878
This neighborhood coffee shop and bakery is owned by Sam and Anel Olmedo, who married in Morelia, Mexico, their favorite city, which was founded in 1541 — hence their business’ name. Anel Olmedo graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Austin and was a pastry chef at The Republic steakhouse prior to the couple opening their shop in 2011. Their signature drink is the 1541 Special, a mocha with espresso and chocolate.
Babe’s Doughnut & Coffee Shop
3409 S. Texas Ave., Bryan
Facebook: @BabesdoughnutBCS
(979) 260-0277
Known for its specialty, scratch-made doughnuts, Babe’s also serves hand-crafted coffee drinks to enjoy with its pastries and other breakfast offerings. Babe’s beans are from local roasting company Polite Coffee. The popular Iced Gallagher — named after one of the shop’s frequent regulars — is made with an 18-hour cold brew, sweetened condensed cream, and topped with house-made mocha sauce.
Brookshire Brews
455 George Bush Drive W., College Station (979) 399-2160
503 George Bush Drive, College Station (979) 977-5762
brookshirebrothers.com
New to Aggieland, Brookshire Brothers Brews is housed near campus with a second location inside the Park West student apartments. Grab and go or take your cup of java around the store while you shop. At the College Station locations, there are an abundance of Aggie coffee flavors including Hullabaloo, Saw ‘Em Off, or express shots including Study Hall for a single or Finals for a double shot.
Carport Coffee
701 University Drive, College Station
caffeinatethepeople.com
(713) 645-4281
This coffee shop opened at the end of 2019, across the street from Texas A&M University’s campus. As the name suggests, the building used to be a Sinclair service station, and Carport carry out that inspiration of being “in transit” to its menu, engineering it to be on the go. Most popular among its specialty drinks in cool weather is the Milk & Honey, a cinnamon and honey latte. In the summer, the Brown Dog, a chocolate milk and iced coffee combination, takes the lead.
Dutch Bros
2341 Boonville Road, Bryan
12065 Wellborn Road, College Station
4009 State Highway 6 S., College Station
dutchbros.com
(541) 955-4700
New to Texas, Oregon-based Dutch Bros Coffee is the country’s largest privately held drive-thru coffee company, with more than 400 locations and 12,000 employees in nine states. It was founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma. serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas, a private-label Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drink, and nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee. Its proprietary coffee blend is handcrafted from start to finish. Read our profile of Dutch Bros’ regional manager, Bryce Schneider, on page 32.
Gogh Gogh Coffee Company
4121 State Highway 6 S., College Station
Facebook: @GoghGoghCoffeeCo
(979) 721-9465
Gogh Gogh is named after artist Vincent van Gogh, and the inside of the store reflects that inspiration by featuring murals and local artists’ work. The theme continues in the menu; its most popular drink is the Vin-Cinnamon Latte, a white chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon combination. The coffee spot also has a drive-thru for customers who are literally on the “gogh.” Find out about Gogh Gogh’s coffee flights on page 16.
Harvest Coffee Bar
Downtown Bryan: 101 N. Main St., Bryan (979) 492-9994
Century Square: 1037 University Drive, Suite 109, College Station (979) 599-3236
harvestbcs.com
Harvest’s original location in downtown Bryan opened in 2014, and the business expanded with a second location in Century Square at the beginning of 2019. As its name suggests, agriculture plays a big part in how Harvest sources its products, and it is the driving motivation behind their coffee menu. The signature drink is the Harvest Latte, a gourmet vanilla latte made with hand-dressed vanilla beans and raw sugar, available hot or iced. In addition to drinks, Harvest offers light fare and pastries.
Holy Roastary Coffee Bar
311 Nagle St., College Station
aggiecatholic.org/holy-roastary
(979) 846-5717
Located in St. Mary’s Catholic Center, Holy Roastary was created as a place for students to share life together and feel at home while enjoying a cup of java. Drinks are served in sustainable containers and served by student church members. The purchase of its coffees, teas, and chocolates help support monks and farmers from as far away as Honduras.
Horizon Coffee
4282 Boonville Road, Suite 100, Bryan
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(979) 774-9946
At one time, this coffee shop was located in Post Oak Mall and is now hidden away inside a Daylight Donuts. Customers can enjoy a doughnut, kolache, or other pastry to enjoy with their favorite specialty drinks. The house latte is a white chocolate latte with caramel.
La Gabriella Coffeeshop & Pastries
109 Walton Drive, College Station
lagabriellacoffeeshop.com
(979) 324-7239
Local couple Fernando and Gabriella Vasquez first opened their tiny store in a strip mall off of Texas Avenue as a bakery and added coffee later. They got their start when Fernando Vasquez, who is originally from Guatemala, missed home and asked his wife to make some traditional breads. The bread became so popular among friends and family that they decided to sell it, and the shop was born. Among the shop’s most popular drinks are the Cinnamon Delight and Fernando’s Favorite. Shop for trinkets from Guatemala or peruse the book swap shelves while you wait for your order.
Last Shot Xpresso
4461 State Highway 6, Suite 200, College Station
lastshotxpresso.com
(979) 485-6601
Floyd Raven, former Aggie defensive back and NFL pro, started Last Shot Xpresso as a way for student athletes or pros to join together over a common cause. The Last Shot Xpresso in College Station became the third store for the franchise which also sells waffles, pizzas, and croissants. All of the signature drinks include football terminology or are named after famous athletes, including Raven himself.
Minuti Coffee
1501 University Drive E., College Station
minuticoffee.com
(979) 485-9777
Owner Ardavan Motamedi expanded its chain from the Houston area and created the brand as an extension of his Italian-based restaurant. In addition to an Italian blend, grab a sandwich or some pastries to add a special treat. Favorites include the chai latte, cioco delice, Vietnamese iced coffee, and the godfather. Pick up a bag of one of Minuti Coffee’s proprietary blended beans while you’re there.
Polite Coffee
800 S. Bryan Ave., Bryan
politecoffee.com
(979) 775-8375
This historic venue is now a full-service coffee shop and home to a local roaster by the same name. The coffee shop was previously known as Kyle House located in a charming Victorian home that was previously a wedding venue. It also was once home to Edwin Kyle, the namesake of Kyle Field. Their coffee is sourced locally, and they have snacks and other light fare to go along with their drinks.
POV
4114 Lake Atlas Drive, Bryan
thestellahotel.com/pov
(979) 421-4025
POV gets its name from the “point of view” you’ll achieve from hanging out in their store, which is part of the Stella Hotel. From the porch or looking out from its walls of windows is a view of Lake Atlas at Lake Walk Town Center. POV’s most popular drink started out as a seasonal drink that now stays year-round: The Snowfall is a white mocha with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Rooster’s Bike & Coffee Shop
317 College Ave., College Station
roosters-bcs.com
(979) 268-8300
Originally a bike shop, Rooster’s also serves coffee. Located near campus, it is a convenient place to meet friends, to listen to loud music, and to study or work as well as get your bike fixed. Check out the retro kitsch displayed around the store, and grab a bagel if you’re hungry. Don’t miss a chance to try the Livin la Vida Mocha which features chocolate drizzles and cayenne pepper. Turn to page 28 for our feature story.
Starbucks
601 E Villa Maria Road, Bryan (979) 821-2420
709 University Drive E., College Station (979) 260-0813
111 U.S. 290, Brenham
Visit the website for more locations
starbucks.com
Before this worldwide phenom made coffee-on-the-go a trendy necessity, it was an independent coffee shop in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. Founded in 1971, the company's global expansion began in the ‘90s when it went public. In addition to coffee drinks, customers can purchase beans, teas, light fare, and branded Starbucks paraphernalia. There are currently several in-store and drive-thru locations in Bryan College Station, one in Brenham, and a new location is on the way at Wellborn Road and Southwest Parkway.
Sweet Eugene’s House of Java
1702 George Bush Drive E., College Station
sweeteugenes.net
(979) 696-5282
PHOTO: sweet eugenes CREDIT: Aubrey Vogel
This funky combination coffeehouse and bakery has been Aggie-owned and operated since it opened in 1993. Its eclectic interior matches the fun story behind its unique name: the owner’s childhood friend Paul was misnamed Eugene by the local newspaper, and it stuck as a nickname, morphing into Sweet Eugene in college. The signature drink is the Eugene’s Latte, a vanilla and brown sugar drink that’s especially popular iced. In a hurry? Avoid standing in line and go through the drive-thru.
The Brew Coffeehouse
410 Harvey Road, Suite B, College Station
thebrewcoffee.com
(979) 704-3028
The Brew started out as a little church café, only open on Sundays for Connecting Point Church’s services. The church wanted to open it to the public to welcome in people who otherwise wouldn’t be comfortable stepping inside a church building. It’s now a community hub, with people from all walks of life hanging out in its space adjacent to the church. Originally, if you wanted to order its most popular drink — a white mocha with caramel and vanilla — you had to know the code: say nothing and knock on the bar. Now the secret is out, and you can just ask for the Secret Handshake.
The Junction Market & Cafe
177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station
texasamhotelcc.com
(979) 260-2235
As an on-campus coffee shop in the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, it is only fitting that its name has a Texas A&M football reference. The Junction Boys was the name for the players who stuck it out at Aggie football coach Bear Bryant’s 10-day summer camp in Junction in 1954. Stop by throughout the year to try one of its signature drinks that rotate with the seasons.
The Village Café and Art979 Gallery
210 W. 26th St., Bryan
thevillagedowntown.com
(979) 703-8514
The Village is a full-blown coffee shop — and restaurant, art gallery, concert venue, and dance hall. Known as “the living room of downtown Bryan,” the café is ever evolving since opening in 2008. Its most popular drink is the honey lavender latte made with local honey and espresso from local roaster What’s the Buzz Coffee. In fact, The Village emphasizes sourcing local for all of its menu items.
What’s the Buzz
1600 Texas Ave. S., College Station
whatsthebuzzcoffee.com
(979) 695-0099
What started as a roaster has bloomed into a plant and coffee shop in College Station. What’s the Buzz offers fresh-made drinks in house as well as blends available for purchase by the bag to make at home. Roaster and owner Rodrigo Chavez recently released a 12th Man coffee lineup that includes flavors 12th Man Blend, Midnight Yell Espresso Blend, and Howdy Blend.
Beyond B/CS
4141 Coffeehouse
215 S. Lasalle St., Navasota
4141coffeehouse.com
(936) 825-3161
PHOTO: 4141 CREDIT: Eric Linder
Opened in 2016, 4141 Coffee serves up its signature drinks with breathtaking coffee designs. Grab a dirty London frog or a mocha with a multitude of flavor options including gingerbread, toasted marshmallow and lavender, and pair it with fresh pastries. Hungry? Enjoy a bowl of Cajun jambalaya on Fridays.
Classic Rock Coffee Co. & Kitchen
129 E. Washington Ave., Navasota
classicrocknavasota.com
(936) 727-5613
Serving many purposes, Classic Rock Coffee & Kitchen is a coffee shop, music store and a rock museum all in one. It’s also one of the town’s most popular gathering spots, located on the main drag. Favorite drinks, named after rock songs, include the Great White Buffalo and Dirty White Boy, and can be paired with a signature flatbread sandwich or anytime breakfast plate.
Farmers to Market - Calvert Coffee Co.
704 S., Main St., Calvert
farmers-to-market.com
(979) 567-8910
Farmers to Market is located on Hwy 60, which runs straight through historic downtown Calvert. Customers can sip their drinks inside or on the outdoor patio behind the building. The store specializes in small-batch coffee beans, with flavors including Calvert Scratch and Cordoba. Farmers to Market recently introduced coffee flights with four unique flavors of your choice. Read about them on page 16.
Independence Coffee Co.
2805 U.S. Highway 290, Brenham
independencecoffee.com
(979) 836-3322
Beginning in 2003 with refining roasting skills, Independence Coffee Co. has grown to roasting over 650,000 pounds of coffee in a single year. Independence has had the opportunity to service large international corporations and continues to hand-deliver beans to local establishments. Signature roasts include hazelnut supreme, founders’ pride, and caramel royale.
Mescalito Coffee
212 W. Alamo St., Brenham
mescalitocoffee.com
(979) 347-0093
Providing beans from top roasters around the nation, Mescalito Coffee brings a variety of specialty drinks to the Brazos Valley. Grab some beans to make at home or come in to grab drinks including seasonal lattes, and pour over coffee with plenty of decaf options.
The Tilted Windmill
302 S St Charles St, Brenham
thetiltedwindmillcafe.com
New to Brenham, the Tilted Windmill brings support to the arts in the area through artwork, cooking, singing, and games. The menu features a variety of drinks, including hot or iced espresso, teas, and hot chocolates. Try the chocolate-covered strawberry iced latte or the charcoal mocha “The Onyx.”
Mobile (Find location information on each purveyor’s website or social media pages)
CoffeeLab
thecoffeelabtx.com
(979) 286-0258
Bringing coffee, pastries, and ice cream around the Brazos Valley, the Coffee Lab travels around the area with different stops daily. Check out their website to see where they will be next. Grab a warm cup of coffee with drinks including bulletproof coffee and cafe americano or grab some specialty tea or lemonade. Don’t forget to pair it with freshly made pastries including muffins and cinnamon rolls.
Dos Road Dogs Coffee
dosroaddogscoffee.square.site
(512) 905-2303
PHOTO: Dos Road Pic 1.jpg CREDIT: Brittany Lamberts
Friends Donald Cunningham and Moises Villa started Dos Road Dogs Coffee because of their love of travel, coffee, and conversation. In the area since 2019, they travel around the majority of the Bryan College Station area selling coffee beans and blends and conversation to those who come to enjoy. Some customer favorites include banana foster, bourbon pecan, almond joy, and bavarian chocolate.
Game Day Coffee Co.
gamedaycoffeeco.com
(832) 595-4673
Ty and Tessa Taylor created Game Day Coffee as a mobile food truck for an easy pick-me-up on the go. They started offering their coffee at private events, and now customers can get their Game Day fix at the Jones Crossing H-E-B on Wellborn Road. Check out their website for their hours as they change weekly. Signature drinks include the new summer blitz drink in a variety of flavors including blue raspberry, caramel green apple, and pink dragonfruit. Read about the mobile trailer on page 24.
Tavo Coffee Co.
facebook.com/tavocoffeeco
(979) 574-8528
Taking mobile to a new level, their entire set-up folds up and fits into the back of their Honda Civic for easy transport. This pop-up coffee shop was opened by Cathy and Gustavo Román as a way to bring quality cups of coffee directly to the customer. The shop offers a variety of house-made syrups with flavors including cocoa, vanilla, blackberry, almond, and caramel.
