The Kyle House & Polite Coffee: A Legend Reborn

Born of converging cultures and built on deep Texas roots, Bryan is a community filled with authentic stories, people, and places – our legends. Our legends are ever evolving while staying true to our Texas spirit.

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One of Bryan’s legendary historical figures, Edwin Kyle, the namesake of Kyle Field was a fixture at Texas A&M University and in the Bryan Community for nearly 50 years. His historical home, The Kyle House, lives on as a legend reborn and is now the home to Polite Coffee Roasters, connecting history with modern day business in Downtown Bryan.

Honoring the past and with a mind for improving the future, the Kyle House is now home to Polite Coffee Roasters, offering a full service coffee shop, roasting operation, and education on the production of coffee.

Continue scrolling to hear this legendary story from Steve Turner, Head Roaster and Owner of Polite Coffee Roasters.

A Legend Begins

Bryan is a vibrant, diverse community developed by incredible people from so many different backgrounds. One of these people is Edwin Kyle, whose legacy lives on through his 1904 donation of land that became Kyle Field – and, at The Kyle House in Historic Downtown Bryan. Today, The Kyle House lives on as a legend reborn, and is now the home of Polite Coffee Roasters.

Watch the video below to hear the story of The Kyle House and Polite Coffee Roasters from Steve Turner himself.

We’re trying to honor the past with a mind for improving for the future. The goal is to make friends and family in our community and do that through the medium of coffee.

Steve TurnerOwner of Polite Coffee Roasters

A Legend Reborn

The small, seemingly insignificant, day-to-day, friendly gestures that we can easily take for granted connect us to community. It might not look exactly the same in different cultures, but kindness translates across any language. While serving our country halfway around the globe, Steve Turner, Owner/Founder of Polite Coffee Roasters, came to truly appreciate the hospitality and friendly nature we're accustomed to here in Texas.

After a few years of roasting coffee out of his own home, Turner found an opportunity to set up shop in The Kyle House located in Downtown Bryan. Today, the Kyle House has been reborn into the home of Polite Coffee Roasters, serving politeness one cup of coffee at a time.

Pictured: Polite Coffee beans roasting onsite at The Kyle House

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Bryan's Rich History

In Historic Downtown Bryan, the legendary stories of our past converge with a thriving arts scene, top-rated restaurants, signature events, and eclectic boutiques & antique shops to form the ever-evolving cultural hub of the Brazos Valley.

This recognized Texas Cultural District is the heart & soul of our community, home to the highest concentration of unique & locally owned shops and restaurants in Bryan-College Station.

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