Sunset Coffee Building

About

The Sunset Coffee Building is located at 1019 Commerce Street, Houston, TX at the intersection of Main Street and Buffalo Bayou next to Allen’s Landing, the “Plymouth Rock” of the City of Houston. Built in 1910, the Sunset Coffee Building was originally a coffee roasting company. In the late 60’s it was home to the Love Street Light Circus, a psychedelic music club featuring many local bands. In 2003, the building was purchased by Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) as part of the organization’s master plan to revitalize Buffalo Bayou.The Sunset Coffee Building offers Houstonians an active space on Buffalo Bayou where Houston’s past merges with its future. Boat and bike rentals will be available on the Plaza Level. Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s administrative offices occupy the second floor of the building.The Sunset Coffee Building offers three rentable spaces for special events. The Rooftop Terrace looks out over the intersection of Buffalo and White Oak Bayous, the original site of the Port of Houston. The Café 1st floor level is an enclosed industrial style space with a balcony overlooking the bayous. The Plaza, located between the building and Commerce Street, is a perfect space for small concerts, festivals and receptions.The Sunset Coffee Building is a project of Buffalo Bayou Partnership supported by Houston First Corporation and the City of Houston.