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C.A.T. Cafe Bakery - Coffee, Art, Tea

4.1
(91 reviews)
C.A.T. Cafe Bakery - Coffee, Art, Tea

Coffee Art Tea Cafe is a charming and unique cafe located in a historic old jailhouse in downtown Huntsville. Customers consistently praise the high quality of their coffee, tea, and baked goods, along with the extensive and diverse menu offerings. The friendly and knowledgeable staff, especially Elizabeth and Cat, create a welcoming and warm atmosphere that encourages repeat visits. The decor includes local art, historical elements, and a quirky ghost story ambiance that adds to the overall experience.

Most Popular Items

Coffee
"The coffee is so good that I didn't want to leave! Oh wait - it might have been the decor, art, history and Elizabeth; who told us about the history of the building, that made me feel that I was visiting a dear dear friend!"
Baked goods (including scones, pinwheels, Martha cake, cupcakes)
"The baked goods here are phenomenal! Some of if not the best in Huntsville. The drinks are very good too."
Tea (loose leaf and diverse offerings)
"The menus themselves are a virtual encyclopedia of Tea and Coffee offerings. We purchased the hummus and pesto sandwich with tomato soup, and it was DELICIOUS!"

Additional Insights

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Environment

The cafe is housed in a repurposed old jailhouse with unique decor including local art, paintings for sale, historical elements, and ghost stories, creating a quirky, warm, and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of old Austin.

Cleanliness

No reviews mention any issues with cleanliness, implying the cafe is well-maintained and clean.

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Unique Elements

The cafe's location in a historic jailhouse with ghost stories, local art sales, a diverse tea encyclopedia, and a family-owned, hometown vibe are distinctive features that set it apart.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as sweet, charming, very helpful, knowledgeable, and engaging. Elizabeth and Cat are noted for making customers feel like family and providing personalized recommendations.

Store Information

Address
Inside the historic haunted Walker County Jail, 1012 University Ave, Huntsville, TX 77320
Hours
Monday 10AM-7PM
Tuesday 10AM-7PM
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Restroom

Accepted Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments