Inversion Coffee House (also known as Inversion Coffee and Art and Inversion Coffee and Gelato, or simply Inversion) was a

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Description

Inversion was a

on Montrose Boulevard in

's Montrose neighborhood, operating in a building owned by Art League Houston. Brittanie Shey of '' Eater Houston'' said the cafe was known for its "artsy vibe, creative coffees, and sense of community". Inversion displayed local artwork.

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describes Inversion as an "eclectic Montrose favorite" with free

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, La Mexicana breakfast tacos, and a

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parked outside. The drink menu included salted

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s and frozen chai creams.

History

Inspired by and named after Dan Havel and Dean Ruck's artwork of the same name, Inversion was opened in 2005. The business was popular early on; in 2007, the ''

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'' said Inversion was "attracting as much attention as its namesake" and had "just as many Houstonians stopping by for its art as for its killer cup of joe." The cafe closed on March 26, 2021, ahead of a May 1 lease expiration.

Reception

In 2007, Inversion won in the Best New Coffee House category in the ''Houston Press'' annual "Best of Houston" list. The newspaper said:

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calls Inversion "a great indie coffeehouse" and says, "Even if you're not in Montrose, the casual local vibe, decent baked goods and a rotation of food trucks outside make it worth a detour." Thrillist says, "The recent interior refresh breathes new, airy life into the space, but you'll still find the rockstar beverage lineup that lured you in the first place."

References

External links

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