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Austin, Texas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Houndstooth Coffee
Ownership unverifiedRoasted by Tweed CoffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Houndstooth Coffee's site Houndstooth Coffee is a respected multi-roaster brand that operates several cafes across Austin and Dallas. Known for its commitment to coffee education and service standards, the brand bridges the gap between morning coffee culture and evening social spaces by offering craft beer and wine alongside their espresso program.
Ownership
Houndstooth Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by brothers Sean and Paul Henry.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Does not roast in-house — coffee is roasted by Tweed Coffee.
What it's known for
Houndstooth is widely recognized for its role in establishing the specialty coffee culture in Austin and Dallas, its focus on high-level barista training, and its minimalist, design-forward cafe spaces.
Farm-level sourcing
Houndstooth primarily serves coffee roasted by their sister company, Tweed Coffee. While they emphasize a commitment to quality and the 'third wave' of coffee, their website does not provide a public list of specific farms, farmers, or washing stations for their current offerings.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://houndstoothcoffee.com
- https://houndstoothcoffee.com/about
- https://houndstoothcoffee.com/press
- https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/from-the-guys-behind-houndstooth-tweed-coffee-is-lighting-up-dallas-coffee-scene-7037509/
- https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/food-drink-houndstooth-coffee-austin-dallas
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand is closely linked to Tweed Coffee, I could not verify a current, public list of specific sourcing origins or farm-level transparency details on their website.