Abita Roasting Company - Abita Springs

Whenever I visit my daughter and son-in-law in Madisonville, we always make a point to stop by for coffee and lunch. It’s a fantastic place with a beautiful view of the river, and both the service and atmosphere are exceptional. It’s my favorite spot whenever I'm in town!

I've been to this café multiple times for afternoon coffee, but this was my first visit for brunch. I have to say, the brunch was fantastic! The coffee was excellent, and the vibe was vibrant and energetic. Although it was a bit crowded, I had a truly wonderful experience overall!

This is an amazing place situated right by the river in Madisonville.

I visited yesterday to get a pound of coffee. The young woman at the counter was very helpful and told me which beans had been roasted most recently. I decided to buy a pound of the Cameo for my espresso machine. I just made my first latte, and I’m absolutely loving it! I can’t wait to go back!

During my recent visit to Houston, I sampled a variety of coffees, but the Abita Roasting Co. Reserve Blend Round-A-Bout was quite disappointing. The aroma was overwhelming, with a scent reminiscent of burning tires, and the roast was excessively dark and overdone. Drinking it straight as drip coffee was not a pleasant experience at all. I tried different grind settings and brewed it using a V60, Kalita, and Chemex, but none of these methods yielded a satisfying cup. I even attempted to dilute it slightly to adjust the total dissolved solids in hopes of achieving the creaminess that many people enjoy with milk, but that didn’t work either. Unfortunately, it seems this coffee will be heading to the compost bin.