CITY OF KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — A specialty coffee shop is set to open later this year at a former Starbucks location in Katy — and the owner says comments from readers in Covering Katy played a role in his decision to pursue the lease, citing public feedback about how much the community loved the spot and its friendly staff.
The Starbucks in the Kroger Plaza along Westheimer Parkway at South Mason Road closed in September. Despite being a popular gathering spot for regulars who appreciated its friendly staff, the location lacked a drive-through, which likely made it a target when the corporate coffee giant began closing locations.
Qatra Specialty Coffee, which opened its first location in San Antonio in late 2023, and also has a location in North Carolina, will take over the space once Starbucks relinquishes its lease in June. Owner Basil Aldabyani said he expects a build-out of about two months after that, putting an opening sometime in late summer or early fall…