Greenway Coffee Company

Overview

Greenway Coffee Company is a craft coffee roaster based in Houston, Texas, specializing in single-origin coffees sourced through direct relationships. Founded in 2009, it began as a small kiosk in Greenway Plaza and has expanded to supply beans to Houston restaurants such as Underbelly and Kata Robata, with retail availability at local shops and online. The company operates a roastery and coffee shop known for third-wave coffee practices, including in-house roasting and knowledgeable baristas.

History

Greenway Coffee Company was founded in 2009 by David Buehrer and Ecky Prabanto as a small roaster and kiosk in Houston's Greenway Plaza. It grew from a low-key operation in a food court to a supplier for respected local restaurants and expanded its retail presence. The company maintains a focus on quality through coffee origination relationships, with its roastery and shop now established in the area.

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Manufacturing

Coffee is roasted in-house at the company's roastery in Houston, Texas. Beans are sourced from regions including Colombia and Ethiopia through direct relationships. Roasting occurs on-site for both wholesale and retail distribution.

Notable Products

• Yemen Al-Ghayoul Special Lot #3 - Highest-priced whole bean roast at $16.75 per pound, noted for its rarity.
• Colombian Single Origin - Select beans available for retail purchase at local shops.
• Ethiopian Single Origin - Sourced variety offered online and in Houston stores.
• Greenway House Blend - Core offering for restaurant supply and retail.

Reputation

Greenway Coffee holds a 4.3 out of 5 star customer rating, praised for delicious coffee, knowledgeable baristas, and a productive cafe atmosphere. It is recognized by Houston media as a boutique roaster serving top restaurants, appealing to third-wave coffee enthusiasts. Some note parking fees at the Greenway Plaza location as a drawback.