Came in around 9:40 am. The place was dark and looked shabby. Still decided to give this place a…read moretry because you can't judge a book by its covers. Should have walked out... The lady who was working, was sitting on the sofa, listening to her phone. I came in and she got up and turned on the tv which had the menu. I placed my order and waited. And waited. And waited. It took forever. The scene from behind the counter was bad. Did not clean. Things looked unorganized and just plain messy. The lady finally had my drink ready. I took one sip and it was awful. Just horrible. The "barista" offered to fix it so I gave her my drink. This is the part that ticked me off... The straw which I had put my mouth on, she removed it when her hand and kept it on the coffee machine. That same straw, she picked it up- after attempting to fix my drink- and was about to place it back into my drink. I told her that I am suppose to be getting a new straw. Got my new straw and took another sip. It was crap again. At this point, I just wanted to get out. Got out, and tossed the drink. A lot of changes need to happen here before I come back.

Website said they were open from 8a-3pm and I wanted to patronize a locally owned coffee shop. I…read morestopped by at 1045am on a Saturday. The doors were propped open. It appeared the workers were moving furniture. I went inside as was told the place was not open. Not sure if the web information about their hours is incorrect.

I hadn't been here in years, but it's every bit as good as I remember! I came specifically for…read moretheir staples, the breakfast croissant sandwich and the breakfast tacos, and they did not disappoint. Both were fresh, flavorful, and absolutely worth the visit. I also tried the peach mango smoothie, which was perfectly refreshing. The carrot cake was decent, though it seemed like it might be outsourced. That said, the quality of the main food items more than makes up for it. The ambiance of the coffee shop is warm and inviting, and the customer service was excellent from start to finish. Overall, this spot still earns a solid five stars for its consistently great food and welcoming atmosphere!

Typically when I have a bad experience with a company, I improve my communication in the future and…read moreif all else fails I just pick another place. However, it is obvious that the person that started Barbarossa has a great vision, and we have been going since they were just about to open their second shop. The owner provides above average products yet sadly it is almost always ruined by the incompetence of the hired staff. So I will be sharing my experience today, as well as the pattern of the most baffling interactions I have had over the last year. Today, my partner ordered the breakfast bagel (this comes with avocado), I ordered a croissant with only eggs over hard (this doesn't come with avocado according to their menu). Also it is necessary to ask for eggs over hard otherwise the egg whites will be oozing off your croissant. And I mean this with full disrespect because while cooking is a skill that requires development. How. On. Earth. Do you serve someone a raw egg? It is clearly visible, you don't need a food thermometer, it might literally be the simplest thing to cook. You can practice at home for next to nothing! When you ask for eggs for hard here, they will be close to over medium if you're lucky. Today, since they put avocado on my partners bagel I guess they decided to just add it to mine because why not? Well why not is because it's not on the menu, and I did not ask for it and I'm paying for the item I asked for. Not your random remix. Additionally, every time I order, I make sure to specify I want my matcha UNSWEET. Every time they say "ma'am it doesn't come with sweetner" and I hold my tongue because I know well enough if I don't say that, they add SWEETNER. And since my husband ordered this morning and didn't say unsweet, my Matcha ended up sweet. Once? Fine. Twice? Everyone makes mistakes. It's a drink idc. But every single time unless the customer specifies? Are these people being trained? Do they have the capacity to be trained? And sure you might be thinking wow that's harsh. So I shall share a previous experience. I wanted to purchase a lanyard, we all know a lanyard is about 20 inches long right? Well I asked to buy a lanyard in the drive thru, I was told they didn't sell lanyards, not that they were out of stock. No according to this employee they don't sell them, never have. Mind you I had just seen it in the store a few days earlier. I'm not one to argue so I acted as if it were my mistake. A few days later I stopped inside to see if they had any left in store. They had several, I took it to the register and asked to purchase the lanyard. She said "you mean our dog leashes!" ........... I thought she was pulling a little joke. She wasn't. I'm sorry have you seen someone walk a dog? Have you ever seen a dog leash shorter than 2 feet? Have you ever seen a dog? She genuinely begins to argue with me because she can't find the button for dog leashes in the system. (DUH girl! Because the company you work at doesn't sell dog leashes. How do I know that and you don't?) The manager walked over and chose the LANYARD button to which this young lady says snarkily "oh I guess it is a lanyard". The manager looked bewildered at her and I thought surely he will now realize how lacking his staff is. However that wasn't the case. So I beg. Please train them. Fire them. Replace them with robots please. I don't care. I'm even happy to give them gentle instruction on how to do their job if you'll at least teach them not to talk back. Don't assume they know what a lanyard, or a croissant, or a cup is because it just might be to the failure of your company. Bonus: a lot of these kids seem to not know that the source of sugar is what they call "flavoring" :) If I don't want sugar, it feels like common sense that I don't want vanilla with sugar in it? Sincerely written as a person that supports smaller coffee shops in hopes that they succeed over chains.

Nice place to pick up a cup of joe! I ordered my go to, an iced vanilla latte with oatmilk, and it…read moredidn't disappoint! Their seasonal menu looked yummy so I'll have to come back and try that out, too. The baristas were nice and open to sharing their rec's as you need them. My order came out promptly so little to no wait is expected. The shop shares a space with an indoor pickleball facility, but it's separate from the noise of it all. There are a couple of tables and the typical cafe set up of couches inside, so if you'd like to do some work there, they have the space for that. Loads of parking available as it's in the middle of a shopping center. Plus, it's right off I-45 so it makes for a quick trip when I pass by during my lunch break.

Visited here for the first time and loved it. It's in a convenient location close to the freeway…read more There is no drive through but it is quick service. I ordered a medium iced cherry amaretto latte and it was very good and subtle. I also had a kolache which was delicious. In total I spent about $9 on both. There is lots of seating and couches, as well as pickle ball courts next door. Would come back.

I order a latte and cinnamon roll. The coffee was good but very disappointed with the cinnamon…read moreroll, it was old and hard and he's not worth it for the price.

This is a hidden little coffee shop in Magnolia as you're heading west on FM 1488 it's on the left…read morehand side just past Rancho Grande, next to a florist shop. There is a drive through you must go between the florist shop and the coffee shop. There is no menu board to see what you might want, you have to go to the drive through window to see the options they have available. When you get to the window, a smiling face is waiting to take your order and show their offerings. They do give you suggestions if you have trouble choosing. There are no prices so you'll have to ask. I ordered the Fighting Bulldog and asked to get it blended, it was very tasty. I also requested the cinnamon cheese muffin that everyone has said is super tasty and they warm the muffin up by the way "SO GOOD!" This is a great little coffee shop you can go inside and sit down if you'd like. There is limited parking up front, people have been known to park in the past. I wish they had a menu board to look at along with knowing what is the price before buying, I had no idea what I was paying for my drink until I found my email with the receipt. You can find them on Google Maps but not much anywhere else. If you've ever paid via Square that's how you'll get your ticket.

Why 5 stars? Because both of our drinks were awesome…read more --- --- --- I stop at a lot of coffee shops, but it's one thing I don't usually review. I drink black coffee, and to be honest, most black coffee is pretty much the same, no matter where you get it. I feel like I'm writing a review just for the sake of writing it: "I got another black coffee. It tasted like black coffee. Hooray." But in this game, my coffee was extra enjoyable, and my wife's was great too. I almost didn't want to come here because they did not have a cold brew or a nitro on the menu. So I asked for an iced americano instead, and the barista asked if I would like some alternate thing that I hadn't heard of. She explained that it basically just made the coffee seem more like a nitro. Easy answer: yes. I still don't know what it was called, but it rocked. The flavor of the beans were excellent too. My wife ordered a mango matcha drink, which was perfect. I took more than just my standard tasting sip because I really loved it. She did too. While we waited, we sat at a table and played taco cat goat cheese pizza with our son. They have several games available here for people to play. It made the experience more fun. The funny thing is, we expected to walk in to a place with no one inside because the parking situation was weird, but it didn't appear anyone was inside because there were no cars around. We were very surprised to see 10+ customers hanging out, playing games and/or waiting for their drinks to be made. Cool spot and definitely one we will come back to next time we are in need of caffeine in Tomball.

I found 1821 Coffee Fusion on Instagram and immediately saved it when I saw it was family owned by…read morea Salvadoran family. That hit home for me. I am Salvi, and I always try to support local businesses, but when there is a cultural connection like that, I was committed to going. Location It sits in a cute little historical district with a great vibe. The shop is a converted home, which makes it feel warm and inviting from the moment you walk in. It is clean, comfortable, and easy to move around in. There is plenty of seating considering the size of the location. The atmosphere is cool, relaxed, and artisan. They also display artwork from El Salvador, which I truly appreciated. It felt intentional and authentic. Staff and Owners I met the brothers who run it. Super cool guys and genuinely proud of what they have built. I asked what 1821 meant because I did not want to assume. It is the year El Salvador became independent, which sparked a great conversation. They were happy to share their story and talk about how their family is involved. We connected over being Salvadoran and even shared some geographical familiarity about different parts of El Salvador. That personal touch matters. Product and Service I ordered their chai tea and let them make it house style, hot. It did not disappoint. My wife ordered the Sivar and loved it. It has a Salvadoran twist that I will not ruin because I recommend you try it yourself. I will just say this, it is coffee with peanuts. That is your only hint. Overall, the place is fun, cute, artisan, real, and truly family owned. Highly recommended. And one more thing, their coffee is sourced from El Salvador. People do not give that country enough credit. Not just because I am a little biased, but Salvadoran coffee is one of the best kept secrets in North America. Dare I say better than Costa Rica. I am half joking, but only half. If you appreciate culture, good coffee, and supporting family owned businesses, this spot is worth the visit.

Pistachio honey latte - 9.5/10 - $5.99 - I got this half sweet and it was perfectly flavorful and…read moredelicious. I loved the crunch added from the pistachios Dubai chocolate oat latte - 8.5/10 - $7.50 - This was really good, also loved the added pistachios in this but it didnt taste as chocolatey as i expected Tried one of the few coffee shops in the Houston area serving halal options and I wish they had a location near me They have halal pastry options and a lot of unique flavors and signature lattes. Theres also a drive-thru! Definitely recommend trying out!

I hate to leave this review because I've always had great experiences with Barbarossa Coffee,…read moreespecially at their Tomball location. That's exactly why this visit to the Spring location was so disappointing. When I first arrived, there was nobody at the register, which already set the tone for the visit. What should have been a quick stop then turned into over an hour. I ordered a smoothie and breakfast tacos, and even the smoothie took a while to come out. I finished the entire drink before my food even arrived. After about 30 minutes, I checked in with the staff and was told it was due to "miscommunication" and that someone was new, while the person who took my order was in the back on the phone. I had to repeat my order multiple times, specifically asking for no hot sauce and no salad. Despite that, after another 15 minutes, the tacos finally came out incorrect, with both hot sauce and a salad, and they were lukewarm, not hot. To make matters worse, the smoothie itself wasn't properly blended. What stood out most is that they weren't particularly busy, just a light morning crowd. I've been to the Tomball location when it was much busier, and the service there was still fast and attentive, which set a high expectation. Overall, the experience didn't match the premium pricing. I truly hope this location improves, but based on this visit, I wouldn't return to this one.

Third gen has cemented itself as the most reliable, comfortable, and only coffee shop to visit in…read moreThe Woodlands. Great coffee, vibes, and seating -- amazing WiFi access that doesn't run out of time! And that's a rarity. I've had many reunions at the coffeehouse, planned and unplanned, as Third gen seems to serve as an oasis for we Woodlands native adults returning home from our respective cities where good cafes exist. I will say this: Third Gen is far better than most cafes at which I've been a regular in Austin and downtown Houston both. Props to the team and owner, yall are great

Love this shop! Great menu options, chill vibes, and friendly service. Would recommend this place…read morefor good coffee!

"Jay" is just an awesome person and it just adds to overall pleasant experience that we thoroughly…read moreenjoy each and every week when we make a stop here. I've tried a handful of deliciously crafted coffee drinks and I must say, the Vietnamese iced coffee topped with any of the cold foams are hard to beat!!

This coffee truck just opened in the Dave's Express center at Root and Gosling. I stopped in one…read moremorning to try them out. I got the black vanilla latte, which is made with activated charcoal, vanilla, and a double espresso shot. You can absolutely see the charcoal. The drink is gray before the espresso is added, and pretty much stays that way. I got it iced, and it tasted quite good--not too sweet. Charcoal does not change the flavor. I often get a sour stomach from drinking coffee later in the morning, as I did here, but did not experience that this time. Charcoal isn't known as an acid reducer, most people that use it do it to remove toxins before they reach the kidneys but the benefits are not clear. in any case, it's something that's not on the Starbucks menu! Service was friendly and enthusiastic. They have a wide variety of coffees, including cold brew and chemex as well as espresso. They have teas as well. The owner prepares the drink in front of you, which would be particularly fun with Chemex. There are a lot of coffee options around but if you live near here it's definitely worth a try as a change from the chains. It's also a nice looking truck.