Boomtown roasts its own coffee in small batches and runs its flagship cafe right on 19th Street, the Heights' main shopping strip. The tagline is that coffee should be fun, and the signature drinks prove it: the Shakerato is espresso shaken with agave, orange, and bitters, and the Milk and Honey is a cinnamon-kissed house favorite. The drip and pour-over are serious, too, built on house blends with Texas names like Spindletop and Beachside, plus rotating single origins. The kitchen turns out avocado toast, seasonal veggie tacos, and pastries in the morning. It is open from 7am to 7pm every day, which makes it the rare specialty cafe you can still visit after a late afternoon browse along 19th.
What to expect
- There is Wi-Fi and some outdoor seating.
- You can order ahead online for pickup at the Heights cafe.
What to order
- Shakerato
- Milk and Honey latte
- Avocado toast
- Spindletop house blend drip
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