Worth a detour
Cxffeeblack
Memphis · Mitchell Heights / East Memphis, United States
Why it’s on the route
Cxffeeblack was started by Bartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson, who began roasting at home and later ran the Anti Gentrification Cxffee Club pop-up in Memphis. In December 2025 they opened a flagship on Bowen Avenue in Mitchell Heights, in a long-empty building restored with community crowdfunding, combining a café, roastery and event space. The bar serves pour-over and espresso from coffees the company roasts itself.
At a glance
| Address | 3386 Bowen Ave |
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| Recognition | Sprudgie Awards 2024 Notable Roaster · Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity Innovator of the Year 2024 |
| Google rating | ★ 4.9 (283 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |