I went to antidote to study and it's a nice quiet environment. It has a few parking spaces in front of the building and a few on the street to the side. Not many tables, so during the busy hours it can be hard to find a spot. There are a few outlets along the walls. I had the nitro cold brew which was very smooth and refreshing. The chocolate chip cookie was ok. I did not try any of the food. Overall, I think it is a nice place to study, but best outside of rush hour. read more

Antidote Coffee - Nitro cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in during a rainy day so you know the vibe was great. Really helpful staff, i am a very indecisive person so they helped me choose a drink. I chose a Cafe Matte , really good read more

Antidote Coffee - a counter with a variety of pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Trying this place was a long time coming for me; I have lived in the area over 7 years and I always let the small parking lot deter me. What a fool I was! I took the advice of many past reviewers and ordered the rich cajeta latte. This was an indulgent latte with beautiful flavors and epic smoothness. Lovely staff here as well with great COVID safety protocols in place. read more

Coffee/interior were great, only thing is you can only get on the wifi with a receipt from the last 30 mins and it only lasts 2 hours, so not the best for studying read more

Friendly staff! I wasn't a big fan of their coffee. I felt as though it lacked flavor. The parking is absolutely terrible! I really think the area of a coffee shop can make or break it! read more

This is my favorite, hidden gem of a coffee spot. They don't have much food outside of snacks but they make up for it with friendliness and a truly intimate environment. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the people are cool/comfortable to be around. They have gender neutral bathrooms and the prices aren't bad either. I'm actually not sure if antidote has an online presence or menu, I think that would be cool, who knows. The only reason I can't give antidote 5stars is because their parking is truly terrible. It is likely that you'll have to park on the street. read more

I hate the coffee taste here It's too strong and taste bad Not my preference Tried it twice. read more

Service was fast. My latte tastes great. I love that they have a pretty extensive list of syrup options, including fruit flavors. I ordered a raspberry mocha latte, but they were out of raspberry, so I got pomegranate. I'm glad I tried it. It's so good. It tastes just like chocolate covered pomegranates. I give this place 4 stars instead of 5, because parking quite frankly sucks. There are 6 parking spaces, 3 of which have a 5 minute time limit for to go orders, so I couldn't sit inside and enjoy my latte like I'd planned to. It didn't seem that there was street parking nearby. Maybe I missed something, but there is just not enough parking. read more

Antidote Coffee - Pomegranate mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good people and coffee. Pretty chill! Nice secluded patio on the side with fans and umbrellas. read more

Unassuming and very popular neighborhood coffee bar in The Heights off of Studemont and 8th Ave I believe. Pros: Lots of seating which was quite impressive. Inside and outside. Didn't take any indoors seating pics cause the spot was actually crowded. A hipster vibe where everyone is just cool and easygoing. Had a cafe mocha that was made at perfect temp and the barista offered to bring it to my table. Despite it being busy on a late Friday afternoon, the personal service from the staff was impressive. Lots of customers buying wine! I went thru a quick crash course in what Antidote offers as far as wine is concerned. Ended up having a dry Spanish champagne. Now I don't like dry champagne AT ALL..! But this brut was smooth and went down easy. Very pleased to find a great coffee spot where the staff is just as great! PS: it has that "keep Austin weird" crowd type of vibe. Con: Parking is a little frustrating as in HARD to find a spot cause Antidote is located in a strip mall and traffic is high. After circling the block a bit all that " frustration " will melt away when you walk in. read more

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If you're looking for a quirky local coffee spot, this is it! I ordered the infamous Cajeta latte and added an extra shot because the barista told me that it might be sweet. The drink was splendid and worth a try. read more

Antidote Coffee - Cajeta Latte with extra espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Coffees, teas, wine and beer- Heck yeah. Snacks and such too. Little local place and worth the stop. Pictured is cajeta latte and a big ass cinnamon roll. read more

Antidote Coffee - Cajeta latte, cinnamon roll. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Overpriced coffee and the outdoors don't even have working outlets. They took 20 minutes to make my coffee. Never coming back.

This is THE coffee shop if you are in the neighborhood. We love walking our dog and kids here and enjoying the patio. WiFi is good and open relatively late if you have to work. Only downside is small parking lot. read more

This is a nice neighborhood coffee shop, and they have more than just coffee, which is surprising for the size place it is! Stop by for coffee, check out the local food and ice cream, and enjoy the spring weather on the patio. If it's too warm, they have a nice cozy indoors also. read more

New to the area and come in regularly from out of town. This place was recommended and so I've turned it into my go to for when arrive and when I leave. Coffee is solid and I'd argue it's decently priced (compared to back home). Only reason I'm changing my review to 4 stars is I had an encounter this afternoon where I ordered a white mocha with lavender and rose, mentioned I was new and not familiar with the local coffee scene, and one of the baristas said kinda snidely that I should "go to Starbucks", not as a joke about recommendations but "because of what you ordered". Whether it was her intent or not, it came off really pretentious. It's probably not the best practice to chide your guests about their order, especially when you're a small business. It won't keep me from going back, and I'm willing to write this off as a one time encounter, but it rubbed me in just the wrong way that I felt I'd bring it up. read more

the ginger cookie was absolutely delicious and soft. the staff were nice and prompt. the tea was also delicious. nice ambiance for getting laptop/ipad work done. parking lot is pretty small. i think i saw a sign outside saying going cashless so that's a turn off doesn't make any sense. read more

Antidote Coffee - ginger cookie & velvet tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time visiting here, I often seek out coffee shops within the Houston & surrounding area to try. The service here was not only lackluster, but as stated in the picture...espresso is $2.50 during HH. I asked the waitress what else was included in HH, she stated only wine. I stated so what about the espresso? She stated again, no coffee is on HH. So I asked her do I just ignore the menu. She replies huh? I say the menu that states espresso is $2.50 during HH. She looks at the menu then looks at me and states...only wine. If you all are going to make a menu, at least make it accurate. If you do mess up, at least honor the customer. I'll most likely never revisit this coffee house again nor will it be a suggestion for friends, colleagues and family. read more

Antidote Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Their cajeta latte was phenomenal. Very calm and welcoming ambience. Service was 10/10. I will definitely come back. read more

Antidote Coffee - Cajeta Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cool vibe and friendly service. Parking and lot of outdoor area. Covid restrictions enforced for safety. https://www.instagram.com/p/CK-NGsKFPhG/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet read more

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Dropped by for an after dinner coffee and this absolutely hit the spot and more! Parking can be an issue as there are only a few spots so you're left looking for street parking. They have coconut milk, almond milk and all kinds of options. I opted for my usual, double decaf espresso. It was perfect. So smooth! Friends had cappuccinos and enjoyed them. The seating is very comfortable and cozy with couches to lounge in. read more

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Their iced lattes are really really good! The staff is very friendly, I gave them 4 star because they gave me a cold bagel that I couldn't even take 3 bites read more

I read all the good and bad reviews and wanted to try it anyways. The second I walked in the barista was loudly reprimanding the cashier for writing something a way she didn't like it. It's not what you say, it's how you say it. In this case it was quite awful. Then while waiting for my chai and cajeta latte I witnessed more utterly rude customer service unfold. The same barista yelled that there was an antidote latte that had been sitting there. The whole shop stopped and stared at her. She then said it's here and it's not too cold. I was up for trying a new spot but I will not be back. Cool vibe when the barista doesn't kill the mood. The three stars are because the coffee and chai were actually delicious. Sad the bad reviews were right. read more

Went into today after a long night to expect great service but unfortunately that did not happen. I had gotten a 16 oz vanilla latte with oat milk, well the first coffee wasn't the greatest because it just tasted like straight up oat milk. So like anyone else would do I asked nicely to have the coffee remade. The second cup of coffee come around and the lady who originally made my first cup said to me "Next time ask for two shots of coffee." (Very rudely) I said " okay thanks" and walked away with my coffee that still didn't taste great. I don't think there will be a next time for me at this place. read more

I have a confession to make. I don't like coffee houses that look old and messy... it's just not my style. I just don't feel comfortable in places like that! That's the reason I didn't like Boheme's or Catalina's too much. I'm fine with simple and clean. On that point, I didn't really like Antidote. It is just an old looking coffee house with old couches and chairs. Since I was already there, I went and sat outside. I actually enjoyed sitting out, although it was hot! They had insect repellant for people to use and also some fans, blowing the moquitoes away! hehe.. I was orginally going to give them two stars, but then I thought about it a little more and realized they are not really THAT bad. They have happy hour prices for their wine ($4 from 4-7, I think). The coffee and lattes are very inexpensive. I purchased a Chai Latte for $2.25. It wasn't great, but it was OK. Service was very good and as long as I stay outside, I can be just fine there. They have free Wi-fi, which is always a plus. This wouldn't be my first choice when going to a coffee house, but I do think it is A-OK! P.s. They have very limited parking, so plan on parking on the street. read more

A friend recommended this place for coffee. The name really matches the atmosphere, if you like the grungy, industrial scene, then this place is for you!! There's not much of a parking lot so you might have to park on the street, though the walk is not too far. They have both patio and indoor seating. Being a coffee shop, they also have free wifi. The atmosphere isn't too loud so you could come here to get work done as well. I think they're open until midnight too on most days. I was recommended to try the Cajeta latte, which is a caramel latte but apparently the caramel is made from goats milk instead cows milk. Instead I ordered an iced mocha, which tastes very different from other mochas I've had, but the taste is quite pleasant after you get used to it. My boyfriend even liked it a lot and he usually doesn't like mochas because of the overbearing chocolate tastes. He ordered a chai which he really liked a lot. Pros: - Open late - Calm atmosphere - Cool decor Cons: - Not really enjoying the bathroom, it's too industrial for me!! read more

Antidote Coffee - Iced mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I stopped by with my friend after trekking around Downtown Houston on a cold wintery day. Since we rarely travel to the Heights, this was a very exciting afternoon for us! The (tiny) parking lot was full, but we managed to find a space on the side streets. The inside has the classic Houston coffee joint look, complete with a mounted handwritten menu and brick walls. Once we entered, we knew exactly what we wanted - the cajeta latte. The latte was served in a nice mug, and it was the perfect drink for a cold afternoon. Business was doing well, so all the inside tables were taken. Instead, we sat outside to enjoy the sunny weather and watch cars drive by. I was satisfied with our drink, so I'll definitely be stopping by again the next time I end up in the neighborhood. read more

The lavender latte was delicious. They have the granola from the local houston bakery. Cute spot. Parking lot tends to fill up can parallel park on the side. read more

I hope the owner(s) are reading this. Your coffee is amazing! but the crew is super rude and unwelcoming. it's really a bummer I forget why I don't come here. sad. read more

Better than Starbucks and cheaper! This adorable little neighborhood coffee house is obviously popular with Heights inhabitants. We came here for Craftidote (craft fair) that was held in the parking lot. What a great combination of local coffee shop and crafts. We shopped the crafts and then grabbed some treats inside. The mocha latte was good and not too pricey. The hot chocolate was average. The brownie was ok, and I quite liked the carrot cake. The carrot cake was more frosting and less cake, but still quite good. I loved that there was free wifi and lots of outlets for laptops! This coffee house is very laptop friendly with lots of small tables perfect for a work area. The guys working behind the counter were very friendly and had a great attitude even though they were swamped because of the craft fair. If I lived in the area, this would be a regular hangout. I might have to get some new clothes though. I felt a little to matching and lacking in thrift store and handmade goods. read more

Antidote Coffee - tables with power strips for computers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of the top coffee shops in Houston, and also one of my favorites. I'm not really a true coffee drinker, but I love their cajeta latte. If you haven't had it, you're missing out. I've gotten my order to go as well as sat at a table and both times the service at the counter has been excellent, very friendly staff. If you like frozen sweets, they also have fat cat ice cream cups (about 5 different flavors), another local company's goat milk ice cream pops, and one other frozen dessert in their freezer in front of the register. read more

Antidote Coffee - Cajeta latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been coming here for years, this place is great. Staff is a different mix, pleasant yet odd lol but not in a bad way, just depends on who you encounter, everyone has different personalities. All are helpful though if you have any questions. I have never had a bad experience here and probably have been coming around 4-5 years. If you're there early enough the blueberry lemon scones are the best. Most of the baked good items are delicious, honestly. The cajeta latte is really good, I prefer iced... coconut latte is yummy. They have different milk options as well. Just a nice, chill coffee place. read more

The RUDEST employees!! Makes the coffee not worth it. There are so many cuter coffee shops with employees that were actually trained in customer service! read more

Decent chai latte, could have been a bit smoother. Tasty espresso. Good music! Sturdy mugs for customers that sit inside and ask for them. I even tried the blood orange gelato (they sell quite a few items from other local businesses) and it was delicious. Some other reviews mention the morning shift and crappy service, but I went in the afternoon and the two lady baristas were super sweet, so I don't have any complaints about that. Definitely will revisit. read more

Always good coffee and friendly service. We always get the americano and oatmeal cookie. My son loves the cookies! read more

I was in town visiting and was looking for a good cup of coffee. My immediate family recommended this place to me. Apparently they go there all of the time when they need a good cup of joe. Try the cajeta latte ... amazing! They have dairy substitutes (yeah!) so I got almond milk. Outstanding flavor! I also checked other reviews and this seems to be one of their stand out offerings. Try it! You won't regret it. read more

I don't normally drink coffee, so I didn't. I got the hot chocolate! It was like any other hot chocolate, with whipped cream and chocolate syrup! The price was high. $3.50 for a small cup. Antidote earned 4 stars because of their service and atmosphere! As soon as I walked in I was welcomed and they were so sweet enough to offer samples for the drinks. As soon as we sat down, I noticed the cafe music and the chill ambiance. This is a great place for studying for sure. read more

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Great ambiance and service also vegan friendly! Great place to study, relax, or just hangout with friends.

The Cajeta latte and the Flat White are terrific! The shop has super friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. It's not meant for laptop work, but it's a great spot to catch up with friends, read, or sketch. read more

Came here for a late night jaunt and feel like I found a gem! It's a small cute coffee shop that has a good amount of plug outlets. They have a good menu of coffee, tea, wine, beer and juices as well as small snacks and ice cream as well. I got the turmeric apple'ade, which was such a good and refreshing juice along with the dewberry ice cream which was a creamy custard texture. My husband got the chai latte which was super cardamommy (I know that is not a word but it was good!) and my friend got a hot chocolate (which was really good because it was not too sweet). The music is a bit loud but if you are wearing headphones, it's not too bad. They have an outdoor seating area with dog bowls so it's dog friendly. Open super early (6:30 AM) and open late (midnight), it is a great place to get some work done or meet up with a few friends! read more

Antidote Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas