Walking into to this light and airy coffee spot, was a welcome retreat from the summer heat…read more Instant good energy, along with positive vibes from their staff. Plenty of seating inside and outside, including tables and benches. Coffee was great. We ordered an iced americano, with homemade vanilla syrup, and a biscoff cookie butter iced latte. Both tasted fresh and exactly as ordered. After our coffees we enjoyed walking around the rest of the store. Unique store items that I definitely want to come back and check out again. This was a nice find today when shopping in mercantile heights.

Beautiful coffee shop located in the Heights. Parking was tight as expected for that part of town,…read morebut I got lucky and was able to nab the last available spot in the parking lot adjacent to the building on a Saturday morning around 9:15 am. Barista/cashier was nice and I had no issue with her at all. Seating was open and decently spacious. The flat white I ordered was $5 + tax and tip which isn't too pricey, the volume was on the small side, and the taste was OK - nothing great but certainly not bad either. So why the 2 star review? The place was severely understaffed for a Saturday morning. They only had one staff member who was doing all the work like taking orders and making the drinks, so it took 20 minutes in line to order, and the drink took another 30 minutes. I went there to meet with a friend, and we were done meeting by the time we got our drinks. I ended up asking for it in a to-go cup and the presentation was underwhelming at that point, to say the least. Can you imagine waiting almost an hour for a coffee? No thank you. It was worth a shot and I guess I went on a bad day. Unfortunately it was my first and last time trying this place as the whole experience was underwhelming. I would have tried it again if the coffee flavor was great.

Always a fan of Luce, first time trying out this location. There is no parking lot but street…read moreparking was easy to find. I like the open concept and good lighting for studying or hanging out. I decided to try their ice vanilla latte and surprised it took me so long to try it. Coffee flavor is fragrant, not too strong or bitter. The vanilla is just the right amount and not too sweet. Everyone is nice and service is super quick. Will definitely come back to this location, never had a bad experience!

Decided to treat myself to a sampler of their signature coffee drinks today, and it was a fun…read moreexperience from start to finish. I tried six drinks in total: Island Latte, Mont Blanc, Matcha Latte, Cream Americano, Black Island, and Delight Matcha. I ordered everything hot except the Delight Matcha, which came as an iced slushy and was super refreshing. Each drink had its own personality, but the Island Latte stole the show for me. Made with espresso, coconut milk, and pandan, it had a smooth tropical twist that I could drink every day. The Mont Blanc was rich and earthy, combining charcoal, espresso, and milk. The Matcha Latte kept it classic with just matcha and milk, and the Cream Americano delivered exactly what it promised with a nice balance of bold and sweet. The Black Island had a deeper flavor with a subtle hint of pandan flavor that paired well with the charcoal. Parking is fairly easy, either on the street or in the visitor section of the garage. As someone who takes coffee seriously, I can honestly say this is one of my favorite coffee spots in Houston. Creative drinks, good vibes, and a great place to explore unique flavors.

I highly recommend this spot for both the food and coffee…read more -- The Food & Drink: The breakfast taco with brisket and chipotle sauce deserves five stars. You can order coconut milk with your coffee--that easily deserves six stars! -- The Service: Fantastic and friendly. The barista went out of he way to give me great suggestions on the coffee and taco options I didn't even know were available. -- The Atmosphere: They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. I opted for the indoor seating since this is Houston... and it's August. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners, who are incredibly nice and hospitable. I told them they need to open up a location in West U. I will definitely be back. We'll discuss their West U expansion over coffee.

I met a friend here for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised…read more I had a breakfast biscuit sandwich and decided to skip the meat--it was very filling without! It was served with a side of raspberry jam that complemented the sandwich very well for a sweet and savory combination. The scrambled eggs were more flavorful than probably any scrambled eggs I've ever had at a restaurant. I also ordered the horchata with a shot of espresso, as I heard that was pretty popular, but it was just okay. It wasn't too packed at 9:30 on a Saturday, and the outside seating was really pleasant. I would definitely come back.

Exceptional service with complimentary drinks, free WiFi and an astonishing great taste for…read moreauthenticity. Was driving around for meetings and happen to stumble upon this hidden gym. Go see for yourself. I had the summer menus Mango Glow Matcha, it was delicious and lit me up. Downside, it's pretty compact and can be extremely loud. Other than that S/O to Jordan amazing barista skills and customer service

This is definitely a hidden type of find IMO. These coffee crafters offer free coffee during their…read morebusiness hours at this specific location. The company itself ships coffee to the surrounding Houston area restaurants and businesses. During my first visit I had an iced Strawberry Mocha brew suggested by my friend who knew about this place. Let me tell you, it was delicious! If you love coffee, supporting local businesses, and also open to tasting creative concoctions by baristas - GO! They want you to come and will be happy to have you.

We come here pretty frequently and the lattes are always perfect! Hot or cold, the espresso is…read moreextracted perfectly every time. If you want something extra bitter and strong, also try the oolong cappuccino. Just one warning: do not expect to customize with different syrups. This store is a very purist coffee shop and really wants the customer to appreciate the coffee as is. I love this but acknowledge that it's not for everyone.

Stopped by to work for a bit and was super excited to their pastries as I have seen photos but they…read morehad just run out! I will be back to try their pastries. Coffee was lovely! They have a list of specialty coffee. Space is small but clean and quiet, I was able to focus. Service was friendly. They are open everyday 8am-5pm closed Wednesday's.

Bakery and cafe by day and social bar at night, this Sunday Press location is vibe-y in all the…read moreright ways, and the food is beautiful and delicious :) The pastry case always looks delightfully tempting with croissants, muffins, cookies and cake jars. And the grab-n-go area has their overnight oats, chia puddings, plus bottled drinks. Prices aren't listed but there's a menu with prices + other items like sandwiches, bowls, and salads. The menu is expansive-- don't forget the coffee and drinks too! For the pastries, the croissants are always beautiful but the texture isn't what I'd call a typical croissant. I've tried the croissant swirls (circle croissants) and more traditional versions, and they have more of that soft bready texture of a grocery store croissant. Maybe reheating it at home makes it flakier? The cookie croissant is my favorite croissant even though I wouldn't consider it a true croissant based on texture alone (more of a soft buttery bread with cookie dough!). The cookies are big and thick but definitely on the softer side without much chew. I do love their cake jars-- the moist layers matched with a whipped frosting make an extra delicious treat! The overnight oats and chia puddings are extra tasty as well (more of a dessert :P) It's definitely busy-- besides for the dining experience, people come here to study, work, and hangout. There's a drive through but not sure how efficient that is, so try ordering through their website instead. There's also a loyalty program! I'd visit more often if I lived in the area-- their Herman Park location had a limited menu and isn't as big or nice, but it'll do until I come back :P Swing by to check them out for some good eats and trendy seats :)

Isn't she pretty??…read more Truly, the thought, design and intention is there. But I think the owners forgot about it completely. It's been under poor construction for what feels like years. It is actually filthy underneath the initial beautiful surface. It came to the point that I feel icky being there. I hope the owners (and responsible management) take action prior to seeing declining sales and profit. To the owners: I worked in restaurant management years ago, please message me and I will help you recover and maintain your business. This will have you lose your loyal customers.

Cool space for a coffee shop inside the Ecclesia church building right outside of downtown. Parking…read moreis available outside. The interior space is fairly modern and open; it's right next to the church space and has some study space as well. I got their matcha latte; it was a bit light and watered down so I hoped for a more concentrated drink. Service was fine!

I recently paid a visit to Paper Co. Cafe after making plans to come down to Houston. As soon as I…read moredid, I had to let fellow friend and Yelp Elite Tiffany know so we could catch up! We decided to meet at Paper Co. Cafe since it would be a new place to check out for both of us, and seemed like a great place to meet over coffee in the afternoon. At first when I arrived, I wasn't sure if I had arrived in the right place! Parking was indeed at what seemed like the back of the building, but that's where the entrance was for the cafe. There was a lot of seating areas inside, including private rooms, well-lit areas with long tables, and an area that was made to feel cozy with couches and plush chairs. I wish there had been more food options, as I had to opt for a pre-packaged oat bar as a sweet snack. Would have been nice if they had cookies or something! For my drink, I had a matcha tea latte, made lightly sweetened at my request and with oat milk. Overall, we found the space a great place to sit down for a casual meet-up. It wasn't too loud or crowded, but perhaps these are factors that would make it favorable as a co-working space.

Cute little coffee roaster in The Heights. They have cool specialty drinks…read more Ordered: - The Orchard (A Granny Smith apple and green juice infused matcha flat white, topped with a Granny Smith apple slice. Served Iced) - I think their description of "fresh and crisp" was very accurate. I think the cinnamon complimented the matcha well. I wouldn't have thought to put apple cinnamon with matcha. It's feels like matcha meets autumn to me. It's fun I like it. - The Snapshot (A craft coffee float, with house made Esplanade coffee cola and custom black cherry ice cream from Cheaters Creamery. Served in house only and Iced.) - I was expecting something like an affogato when we ordered the drink for some reason but it definitely more of a coke float. They nailed it honestly. I didn't taste any coffee flavor in the few sips I had but my boyfriend said he was able to taste it. The drink comes with a fun Polaroid photo which is fun. Honestly a very unique retro summer vibe drink. - Breakfast Burrito - Honestly pretty decent. - Nutella Banana Bread - Unfortunately their oven was down so we couldn't get it toasted/warm but I think that would've been significantly better. It satisfied my craving. Definitely would consider coming back to try other fun seasonal drinks. In terms of seating, they have a large table in the front of the store, a few seats along the window that is more counter style, and a few tables in the back. From what I saw it looks like they had a decent amount of outlets and USB plugs available. Parking lot is pretty small though. They share a parking lot with a pottery studio and a little clothing store (that's also connected to the coffee shop). Not sure what the street parking situation is. We've come a couple times and would decide to go in or not based on the parking situation.

Enjoyed checking out New Heights Coffee Roasters in Houston! They had lots of signature matcha and…read moreespresso drinks to choose from, and an impressive selection of beans and baked goods you could buy as well. Just keep in mind that they pride themselves on their unique drinks so they don't allow any substitutions for their signature drinks because they want you to try it as is. The Keepsake was a cold brew shandy with esplanade and Valencia orange. It almost didn't taste like coffee to me since it had a strong fruity taste with a citrusy cold foam on top, which made it a sweet treat for the summer. The Chantilly was creamy and sweet --it's a cold brew with cognac cream and black lava salt. They had lots of tables indoors for seating, although it does get crowded during peak hours. They have a small parking lot or you can find parking on the surrounding streets.