Months after the closing of its former window location at Canal Street, Xela Coffee Roasters reopened on Richmond Avenue on June 13, now offering customers indoor seating in its new, fully dedicated space, officials confirmed.<\/p>\n
How we got here<\/strong><\/p>\n Owned by Benji Aguilar and Kaitlin O\u2019Brien, Xela Coffee Roasters has been a part of Houston\u2019s coffee scene for the past several years.<\/p>\n The pair launched the brand in 2014 and opened Xela\u2019s walk-up roastery in the city\u2019s Second Ward in 2018. After permanently closing this location back in January, they have relocated the business to the Montrose area with the same emphasis on exotic roasted coffees.<\/p>\n Respecting the craft<\/strong><\/p>\n The coffee shop\u2019s name derives from the shortened version of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, locally known as \u201cXela,\u201d which is the city where Aguilar\u2019s parents are from, officials said.<\/p>\n These ties to Central America combined with Xela\u2019s modern roasting techniques and collaboration with local artisans directly influence the roastery\u2019s menu options, atmosphere and identity as a specialty coffee hotspot, per its website.<\/p>\n From its menu, patrons can enjoy permanent and seasonal coffees inspired by Xela\u2019s selection of internationally imported coffee beans. The coffee shop also serves teas and flavored sodas, all handcrafted alongside made-in-house syrups and toppings.<\/p>\n Final takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n Xela Coffee Roasters is located in the same building space as Nonno\u2019s and The Toasted Coconut along Richmond Avenue.<\/p>\n