Andy Adams decided the best way to honor his ancestors in the Heights was to open a place that resembled his childhood living room. Adams aims for Caffvino to be a space where people can congregate, have pleasant conversations, and an even better cup of coffee. 

The owner made observations on what people do at coffee shops. 

“I’d walk into a coffee shop, and it was crowded, but you could hear a pin drop because not one person was speaking to another person,” Adams said.  

Lately, it seems coffee shops are more often used as a secondary or even a tertiary workplace. 

Adams describes the experience as challenging and “disturbing to some point.” 

Caffvino implements a no laptop at the bar and a no children policy after 6 p.m., aiming to rekindle social connections that would otherwise be obstructed by work and other responsibilities. This, combined with Adams’ goal of recreating a pivotal part of his life, cultivates a welcoming atmosphere with friendly patrons and staff.  

It greatly helps that many of said patrons are local to the Heights area. Customers of the former coffee shop situated in the same place gave the new establishment a try and were greatly impressed. 

“I like the vibes and the good coffee,” one frequent customer said. 

Word of the new coffeeshop buzzed online through local groups such as the Houston Heights Foodies Facebook page. Compared to mass marketing strategies, Caffvino relied on the Heights community to spread the word. Thankfully, it turned out to be a success.  

One of the many things that will please community-oriented coffee shop goers is that almost everything sold is locally sourced and helps Houston-based businesses. Caffvino’s coffee grounds are from Cruiser Coffee, which has been providing coffee grounds to vendors since 2016. The cafe offers tasty pastries from local businesses, as well as gelato and wine served at the bar.  

Everything in Caffvino has some roots in Houston, even the art displayed on the interior as Adams partnered with the Hardy and Nance Gallery to showcase art created by local artists to be potentially sold to patrons.  

Come enjoy a staple of Houston culture and locally sourced products while hopefully making conversation with a fellow patron! The sausage croissant and London Fog are highly recommended.