This coffee and tea place is in Rice Village. Parking is kinda tight but the place was packed…read more There were students, families, couples and people who went solo. There was a small space for kids to place legos and a play kitchen area. We got the frozen hot chocolate. The kids gulped it all up pretty quickly. So it was kid approved. I got the Thai tea frappe. I was grateful that it wasn't super sweet like traditional Thai tea. It was a nice choice for a hot summer day. All are welcome to the place. Love the concept!

We ordered the strawberry banana smoothie and a basic latte…read more The smoothie was just okay and you don't get a lot of banana or strawberry, mostly just sugar and slush. Couldn't commentate on the latte because I couldn't really taste the roast at all, it was mostly just straight oatmilk diluted with color. Obviously this establishment promotes a great cause, one I wholeheartedly support especially within my community, but I would not visit this location solely for the drinks.

What a lovely juice shop!…read more Pressed is in a beautiful area and offers a variety of options. I enjoyed the selection and the quality of juices. They offered a taste bar where juices could be sampled before purchase (I love this idea!) Service the day of our visit was a little lackluster - didn't know much about the juices or juicing in general. Unfortunate. Besides the service, everything was exceptional and we can't wait to go back when it's cleanse time!

I'm obsessed with Pressed!!! They have sooooo many juices, tonics, & smoothies to choose from…read more There's even açai bowls and energy shots along with some grab & go snacks for purchase. They have a wide variety of vegan and dairy free options. The staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable about what's in everything. Tiffany educated me on where they source their juices from & a little background about Pressed. She was so sweet. Jordan at the register was also very patient with me as I was making my selection on what juices to choose from. He gave me some recommendations and even told me about the rewards sysem they have. The space is well lit, extremely clean, & lots of seating to dine in. There's also parking right out front in the plaza exclusive for Pressed guests. I'll definitely be back to try more juices!!

Stopped in for a quick bite for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised at the new toast offerings! I had…read moreto try at least two of them. ‍ Together about 27 grams of protein. Service was quick to order, but the delivery was a bit slow. The ambiance was initially quiet for the drive thru. But got busy. So...the Signature Avocado and Egg toast has a little spice to it from the seasoning sprinkled on the top. Tasty but I still wanted a little salt. This was also served warm. The Signature Peanut butter one was tasty as well. I feel there could be a bit more peanut butter and banana for me. But, it was still delicious! I was quite full when I finished. I topped them off with some water. Definitely will have again with a few customizations!

I usually love Smoothie King, in my opinion they have some of the best Acai bowls - specifically…read moretheir PB Swizzle, which is what I typically get when I go there. This review isn't so much about the taste of the bowl, as much as it is the presentation of the bowl, and the service in general. I went to SK in Kirby through their drive thru, the middle of last week and ordered the PB Swizzle only to receive a bowl that was poorly made and with a heaping mess of peanut butter on top - the bowl was handed to me without a bag, however, I did get a spoon. Service that day was lackluster. A couple of days later I went back again and ordered the same thing, letting them know about my last experience and how the bowl was served to me. This time a different young man was at the window, and he apologized for the poor service I received and ensured me he would resolve the matter by creating a great bowl with proper drizzle. He did just that, the bowl was perfectly made, no peanut butter mountain, he gave me the drizzle I wanted and the bowl was done right. He served it to me in a bag and wished me a blessed day which put SK back in good graces with me again. I wish I had asked for his name because he exemplified customer service to the max. Thank you! It was delicious!

Honey Beaty smoothie was so good'. Way better than Smoothie King . Definitely going back for anotherread more

I came to this location expecting to receive my usual Thursday special. I do not like the hemp…read moreprotein, and at multiple other locations I have requested that it not be added without any issue or additional charge. Unfortunately, at this location, what should have been a simple request became unnecessarily difficult. I was informed that I would be charged extra simply for asking that the hemp protein be omitted. Charging a customer more for removing an ingredient is unreasonable and inconsistent with the experience I have had at your other locations. This was frustrating and disappointing, especially considering I have never encountered this issue elsewhere. I hope management reviews this situation and ensures policies are communicated and applied consistently across locations.

Love me a good Acai bowl! You build your own Acai bowl…read moretypically. They have different juices from the menu, the Acai bowls are chosen from a build your own menu. Unisex bathroom. Was a bit confused no one told us we had to grab a check list menu from the counter and check what we wanted in our build your own bowls.

Juicewell is one of my most visited spots -- and for good reason! The ingredients are always fresh,…read morethe flavors are clean and satisfying, and everything is made to order by the staff, they are friendly and willing to answer any questions. I love how customizable the açaí bowls are, and I always leave feeling energized and nourished. A must-try if you're looking for something nutritious and delicious!

So my coworker would always bring ube bread for me to work and I finally got her to give up where…read moreshe goes. She told me to go to the bakers son and make sure I go early because they do sale out and people buy in bulk. I entered with intentions of only getting the ube bread but $40 and 5 items later I went slightly overboard. They have so many items and they all look delicious. The customer service was great and prices were really good. Now to the items, the ube bread is phenomenal, soft, sweet, flavorful 10/10. I also got a biscoff bread sandwich (I'm forget the name) which had the softest and most perfect bread I've ever indulged in. Now to what the employees recommended and the absolute star. The ube Swiss roll. Omg, it was phenomenal. 20 out of 10! It was perfect in every way. I live 30 mins away but will make sure to keep The Bakers Son on a must go place weekly!

I've heard a lot and seen many posts about The Baker's Son in Houston. The videos and pictures made…read moretheir bread and pastries look delicious and very promising. Since we were already in the area after breakfast at TJ's Filipino Cuisine, we finally got the chance to stop by and try their baked goods for ourselves. We arrived early, so the bakery wasn't too busy yet. The bakers were busy prepping more goodies in the back while my cousin and I browsed all the Filipino baked goods we really miss from back home in the Philippines. They even had suman, sapin-sapin, biko, and other kakanin, which was nice to see. I specifically looked for the chicken empanada, and my cousin wanted to try the ube white chocolate chip cookie. We also saw different kinds of siopao and planned to come back later to buy some before heading back to San Antonio. We tried the ube white chocolate chip cookie first, but honestly we weren't totally satisfied. It tasted more like a regular white chocolate chip cookie with purple coloring and didn't really have much ube flavor. I also tried the chicken empanada. My cousin didn't like it because it was sweeter than expected--we were both expecting it to be savory. There seemed to be caramelized sugar in the outside of the pastry, which probably added to the sweetness. I still like it, though it was definitely sweeter than what I'm used to. Red Ribbon's chicken empanada is still my favorite. Later that day before leaving Houston, we came back for the siopao we planned to take home. We finally decided to just buy a couple pieces for ourselves, heat them up in the bakery, and try them fresh. When we saw the price for a four-pack, we were honestly disappointed. It felt expensive for the size. The siopao wasn't huge, and while I like the dough, there wasn't much chicken filling inside. For the portion, taste, and quality, it felt overpriced. Overall, it's probably not worth making another trip back for us. We did enjoy the cassava ube suman, and I like the chicken empanada, but not enough to drive all the way to Houston just for those. If I live nearby, I might come back to try other baked goods, but based on this visit, I'm not sure the rest would impress my palate. I still give them credit for cleanliness and customer service, although we did notice fruit flies on one of the shelves and reported it. The staff was friendly, and the bakery itself was welcoming. At the end of the day, since they're a bakery, the expectation is great-tasting, quality, mouthwatering Filipino breads, pastries ", and kakanin. While some items were enjoyable, overall it just didn't quite live up to the hype for us.

Dairy-free? This is your spot. This is my second visit, both inspired by the same goal of making…read moregood decision while hungry when I'm outside. I'm sure some of you can relate. I tried an acai bowl my first visit, and a smoothie and a cookie on my second. Yaahhh, the cookie wasn't the healthiest choice, but it was good. Although I ordered a salted chocolate chip cookie, the cookie I received tasted more like a salted gingerbread cookie with chocolate chips. I love gingerbread, so for me, this made the perfect pairing. On the other hand, if gingerbread is not for you, don't order this cookie. Unable to decide among the juice and smoothies, I was blessed to have the input of an enthusiastic team member. In the end I went with the strawberry mint, sweetened with monk fruit, with added protein. It was backed with flavor. I'm usually a green juice girl, so I already have a reason to return. Although I wish I lived closer, I'm excited to return to try a new treat.

The best place in Houston to get juices, smoothie bowls, or wellness shots. On top of coming with a…read moreplethora of topping options, you won't find another juice bar that makes ordering smoothie bowls so simple. I respect the owners mission and values. He is very persistent in delivering quality products to his customers and quality service. I used to work here, and my experience here has honestly played a big role on my take on health. I was a customer before employment and even after employment, because the quality is just that good at a fair price. If you really care about what you are consuming, this is a place for you. Also a good place to network your business and uplift others by posting sticky-notes on the window/wall!

Doshi House is a popular coffee shop and cafe located on Emancipation Ave. I finally got the chance…read moreto stop by in the morning for a coffee before work and was surprised to find it almost completely full, many of the customers being students. Not quite sure what to expect, I was pleased to see that it's completely plant-based including the pastries and no extra plus charge for alternative milks (praise!) I ended up ordering their pistachio latte which had a really rich, bold espresso note and a sweet cardamom finish at the bottom of the cup. I would definitely get this again but might try to stir it before drinking for a more even flavor distribution. In terms of the setting, there's lots of small tables and couches to work and study with either a small group or alone. They also have a back patio with additional seating, board games, and even a printer which can be hard to find in this day and age. Overall the vibe is relaxed and casual. Finally, while I had to wait about 30 minutes to order and receive my drink, I had some time to watch their workflow and would offer some suggestions for improvement to speed up their service. The staff all clearly put a lot of care into preparing each drink and were doing the best they could to move quickly, but the layout of the back counter area is fairly inefficient. To start, the ice well for cold drinks is on the complete opposite side of the register away from their espresso machines. This added a lot of steps for the staff to prepare iced coffee drinks. Secondly, the straws were also quite a reach for the staff across the counter, also by the ice well. Finally, the order retrieval process is not the best. There are no names written on the cups and customers are sometimes in the bathroom or outside on the back patio when their order is ready. It can be hard for the staff to locate the right customer or if the drink gets left on the counter, it's hard to know what it is and who it is for. Overall, a pleasant (plant-based!) discovery but hoping they might consider a few steps (pun intended) to reduce the strain on their staff.

The interior is very cozy and community-centered, just like its mission. The furniture is very…read moreantique-like and there are couches, high chairs by the window, and small square tables. It would be really great for a study spot! The coffee menu has a good amount of specialty drinks. I got the pistachio latte, which is ground pistachio with cardamom, and I got it with vanilla syrup. Every first Tuesday of the month (don't quote me on this, check their instagram!) they have free drinks covered by Frost Bank, which is very nice. Lines can get long though so come quick, right at 8!