While visiting Amarillo, I wanted to try a few local coffee shops while working remotely. Located…read morenear the Medi Park area was Strata Coffee Bar, a catch all spot that functions as a coffee shop, bar, and brunch location. When I walked in, the place was absolutely packed with TTUHSC or TTU Vet Med students who were celebrating finishing their final classes for the year. It was quite busy with a large line in front of me, and since I was staying for a while, I was not in a rush. I ordered a lavender latte, and after waiting just over 15 minutes behind the gaggle of people who ordered before me, my hot beverage was ready. I really liked the cup they served it in. It had a cute mountain gradient with their logo on top. The coffee itself was pretty good. It was not anything groundbreaking, but I enjoyed it for what it was. Having to briefly hop on a call with my boss, I went out to their small outdoor patio and took the call. It was also a pretty decent spot for getting some work done. They serve a ton of different options, and it is probably a popular stop for people in the surrounding medical district to get a quick coffee boost. There were also plenty of people drinking beers and mimosas when I came in, celebrating their semester coming to a close at 9:30 in the morning, so good for them. You love a catch all spot. RIYL: Coffee shops with a little bit of everything

Such a cute place! The service was great and the place has a great vibe. It is so cute and well…read moretaken care of. Very clean excellent coffee.!!!

I stopped into this Palace to get a quick coffee, and it was excellent. I got their Lavender Haze…read more The space isn't as stunning as their main location off Georgia Street, but it's nice and comforting. The baristas are all very nice and can craft a good beverage. I find their drinks some of the best in Amarillo. I always have to stop when I'm in town. RIYL: Well-crafted lattes

They roast their own beans! A great spot to relax and hang out while enjoying excellent coffee. The…read morehouse-made syrups are delicious, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. I ordered the coffee shake and substituted espresso for the cold brew at no extra charge. The shake was amazing, and the fact that the syrups are included at no additional cost makes the experience even better.

I've visited the Palace off Georgia Street almost every time I've been to Amarillo. This trip, I…read morevisited the other two locations just on a whim. I hit the one in the Summit shopping center, and on my way out of Amarillo back to Austin, I stopped at their original location in Canyon. What a cozy spot that it was. Summit and Wolflin feel so established with their black walls, tables, and decor while the Palace in Canyon has this timeless feeling. Inside, the walls have a floral wallpaper, the lighting feels classic, and the ceiling looks like it's been there for decades. I ordered a hot Bluebonnet at the suggestion of my girlfriend and took home a whole-bean bag of their Monarch blend to try at my home in Austin. There was a decent buzzing crowd in the main space with plenty of seating in the back room. There was a group of older gentlemen next to us enjoying their coffees together. What a life. The baristas here during the morning we went were all so friendly and conversational which seems to be the norm at all Palace locations. There's just a level of sweetness in the atmosphere I get at Palace that I don't feel like I get at most shops. Their merchandise is excellent (not valuable to the review, just thought I'd share) and it seems like they truly care about the entire coffee experience instead of hastily throwing out drinks. Palace really stands out as a top tier coffee shop in Texas. Every community needs a place like Palace, and Canyon y Amarillo definitely benefits from them. RIYL: The best coffee you can get this far north in Texas

Great coffee and friendly baristas! Beautiful shop with some cool merch. Would definitely stop in…read moreagain next time in the area.

Storm chasing in Amarillo again... The fancy coffee machine at our hotel was broken, so we went out…read moreto grab some coffee and a snack. I got a cappuccino and savory colache and my friend had a latte and slice of quiche. Everything was wonderful! I got the set up with the cappuccino, that came with some sparkling water and two dark chocolate covered açai berries. The foam artwork on my cappuccino was amazing and the heart lasted through the whole drinking experience. my compliments to the artist! It really was lovely. If you need a coffee I definitely recommend this place! Also, there is an open air porch situation where you can bring your pets. There's also plenty of seating both in front of the coffee bar and behind where you can sit on a couch or bar and write your book. There are many outlets and it is cozy and intended for working individuals.

went in here for my morning cup and ask if they had pour over. i was looking over the selection of…read morebeans and cashier suggest the house blend. try it and was underwhelmed. seems to be a bit diluted. and i tasted a little sour note. sorry, i dont like sour african coffee. my preference is south american chocolate nutty notes. i also felt the coffee to water ratio was perhaps higher to my liking. i usually do 20g coffee to 200ml water about a 10-11 ratio. this tastes kinda like a 15-16 ratio. i think this is just personal preference as I am just used to drinking more concentrated coffee than standard. my grind is also smaller thus if i extract to long, the coffee becomes bitter... anyways, pour over is a science with grind size, pour process and ratios all contributing to the flavor profile... not to mention the beans itself.. the only thing i would have wanted is a flight of different beans so I can try a variety and thus purchase the beans i like perhaps i should have instructed them to do a 10-11 ratio. anyways, the breakfast burrito was good and the place looks to be a really nice spot to hang as well. decided not to buy any beans.. perhaps i will mail order and try the other beans once I need to replenish my beans in a month or so

Been here 3 times now and ever time it gets better. Staff is friendly and the coffee is great. Will…read moredefinitely come back.

Cute place! Wide selection of hot and iced teas and a nice menu of specialty drinks - coffees,…read moreenergy, smoothies, and more. I tried the Tumbleweed: lemonade, pineapple and coconut. Yummy! Friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely return!

We went for lunch, the food was outstanding fresh ingredients, excellent flavor profiles and quick…read morefriendly service. The interior of the Cafe was clean and easy to get around. We sat outside in the patio/garden area and found it to be delightful. The interior space was completely full, but also looked to be quite comfortable.

After two visits I think it is safe to make a recommendation on this local establishment…read more Starting with my favorite option thus far; off the brunch menu the Chicken salad croissant, with a side salad. Very tasty and well proportioned. Secondly, I'd say off the breakfast menu the biscuits and jalapeño bacon. I opted for a few eggs and a sausage patty for the review of course. For a local yokel establishment it was great for lunch and alright for breakfast. A bit high on the breakfast at $24.00. And to boot they were going to throw a glass of milk out that a patron did not want and I said I'd take it vs throwing it away lol still charged me the $4 for a glass of milk that was about to go down the drain.

Let me bring my dog in on a 100 degree day and more importantly didn't make me drink that nasty…read morebitter Pike. They made a single serve blonde.

The pluses are that they had fast service and it was easy to get to, and my daughter loved her…read moreunicorn cake pop. Minuses: my iced mocha tasted somehow scorched and grainy, and the whipped cream didn't have that magical Starbucks flavor. Server wasn't super personable and the drive-thru pickup window area (not the window/platform itself, but surrounding area) was dirty and greasy. Wouldn't visit this one again.

This is a great place on the WT campus. I wish it was there when I went to school here. They were…read morevery friendly. The atmosphere is nice and the coffee really good. I highly recommend it.

Friendly staff with a clean atmosphere and ambience. I enjoyed reading all of the Bible versions…read moreand the worship music playing. They have a huge patio and upstairs area as well! They were out of some drinks I wanted to try but ended up with a solid iced pumpkin spiced latte, they have multiple cold foam flavors to choose from!

When in need, get coffee! Herencia is better than the "big name"…read more Even if you need to rest for a minute.

Beautiful space and immediately welcoming baristas - one of the baristas was one of the bakers and…read morethe baked goods were delicious! - we ordered a single origin drip coffee and the Monica speciality coffee along with a snickerdoodle cookie and a pumpkin empanada - some of the best coffee I've tasted and the pumpkin empanada was next level. Thank you to the barista Cheese and his barista partner this morning for serving us!