Phelan Grocery and Coffee Shop No. 2 is one of the forgotten coffee shops of Port Arthur, Texas. This news article will explain some of the history behind this coffee business and business
Phelan Grocery and Coffee Shop No. 2 was constructed and opened in 1932 at the address of 935 Houston Ave, Port Arthur, Texas. This grocery store and coffee shop would become what was called Phelan Grocery and Coffee Shop No. 2. (Ref: https://newspaperarchive.com/port-arthur-news-sep-02-1932-p-10/)
The Port Arthur News Newspaper ran an advertisement about their coffee which read, “WHETHER YOU PREFER TEA OR COFFEE YOU WILL FIND A NEW GOODNESS IN PHELAN'S BEST COFFEE AND PHELAN’S BEST TEA BUY A CAN OR PACKAGE TODAY FROM YOUR FAVORITE GROCER. MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED.”
(Ref: Port Arthur News, Page 10, September 02, 1932)
Phelan Coffee Company was established that same year and was responsible for overseeing Phelan Grocery and Coffee Shop No. 1 and Phelan Grocery and Coffee Shop No. 2. (Ref: https://newspaperarchive.com/port-arthur-news-jan-08-1932-p-1/)
According to the Port Arthur News, Phelan Grocery packaged their coffee in cans and packages to be distributed across the Southern United States. (Ref: https://newspaperarchive.com/port-arthur-news-jan-31-1932-p-18/)
“A demonstrator will be in the booth to PHELAN GROCERY CO. Display of the Phelan Grocery company will concentrate on Phelan’s coffee in cans and packages. A large variety will be exhibited, and the display is attractively arranged.”
The warehouse for Phelan Grocery and Coffee Shop No. 2 was home to a motorcycle shop in 1975. The warehouse was a 7,000 square foot warehouse that had an 18' foot ceiling in height with an enclosed loading dock located in the rear. The shop had 2 rest rooms and an office. There was also an enclosed loading dock with a rail in the rear. Phone number of this motorcycle shop was 713-832-0211. (Ref: https://newspaperarchive.com/port-arthur-news-dec-20-1975-p-55/)
Today the warehouse building of Phelan Grocery and Coffee Shop No. 2 is now home to Sabine Universal Products, Inc as of 2021. 
Phelan Grocery and Coffee Shop No. 2 was located at 935 Houston Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, US 77640.
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