Learn More About Coffee City, Texas
Welcome to Coffee City, Texas! Located on the banks of scenic Lake Palestine, Coffee City, is an unincorporated community in the northeastern corner of Anderson County with an estimated population of 400 people.
Founded in the late 1800s, Coffee City was named after early settlers John and James Coffee who moved to the area with their families to farm. The town became an important transportation hub in the early days with a railroad depot, grain elevator, livery stable, and other services for local farmers, as well as travelers and trade.
Today, Coffee City is a friendly and picturesque place, with many homes and businesses. Residents enjoy all the benefits of living in a rural, small town: starry nights and wide open spaces, a laid-back lifestyle and a slower pace of life. There’s plenty to explore along Lake Palestine, as well as coffee shops, restaurants, and shops. Visitors can also enjoy the great outdoors, with fishing, boating, and swimming at the lake, or trekking through the wilderness in nearby, acreage filled with creeks, forests, and trails for horseback riding and mountain biking.
But Coffee City's famously laid-back atmosphere is what sets it apart from other small towns in Texas. Whether you're visiting for the day or making it your permanent home, the people of Coffee City warmly welcome you. Enjoy a cup of joe and a freshly baked pastry in one of the cozy coffee houses, and sample the regional cooking at the many local eateries.
So come for a visit and sample the tranquility and natural beauty that Coffee City has to offer!