George Howell Coffee
About
George Howell Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster whose flagship cafe sits on the ground floor of The Godfrey Hotel in Downtown Crossing. Founder George Howell, a longtime figure in American specialty coffee, built the company around identifying, sourcing and roasting the highest quality coffees, and its signature Terroir Coffee highlights how region, climate and farmers’ craft shape every bean. The cafe pours rotating single-origin espresso, drip coffee, single-cup pour-overs and coffee flights.
Howell, and now his daughter Jenny, travel each year to the farms the company buys from, building lasting direct relationships with growers who share its interest in social responsibility and environmental sustainability. The company pays prices for green coffee far above Fair Trade levels. Opened in June 2016 as its third and largest cafe, the downtown space was designed by Peter Niemitz and blends contemporary art and architecture with modern brewing equipment.
What to Know
- A retail area called the Exploratorium sells beans and brewing gear and hosts rotating public coffee classes.
- Seasonal drinks, chocolates, pastries, toasts and sandwiches are on offer, made with local artisan vendors.
- Parking validation is offered for the Lafayette Garage across the street.
- Coffee can also be ordered online for shipping.
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