Amazing little coffee shop, very friendly staff, very detailed environment, EVERY chair has little…read morecushions, EVERY chair has little things on the legs to keep from scraping the floor, most tables had an outlet nearby. And beautiful relaxing classical music playing. The coldbrew was bold but not bitter, the dumplings were yummy and everything was thoughtfully plated. And i got a coffee to go for my fiance and EVEN THE CUP was of impeccable quality. I also had a little chai spice chocolate which was rich and decadent but not too sweet at all. The restroom was in excellent condition and has a korean toilet with a seat warmer and bidet. The ONLY thing is that it was a bit slow of service but for the quality of service I dont mind at all. But worth mentioning if you are in a hurry. If i lived in the area i would come here weekly! 10/10 recommend.

Not great thai tea, watery and half ice. Ube macaroon from a plastic bag was good. Probably won't…read morereturn for boba. Might bring a laptop and study.

I've been wanting to stop by here for a while but I've always either forgot it was there or have…read morebeen on my way somewhere else. I'm so glad i finally made it there. My kids and I met my sister and her husband there for drinks and a snack. They were having a birthday celebration for the shop being at that location for two years. There is plenty of seating and the service was great. The guy at the cashier was friendly and the lady that made and gave us our drinks was sweet. It's a very open space with plenty g of seating. Kids were playing with balloons and they have a little area with blocks and toys for the little. I liked that. I had the limited time birthday cake late. It wasn't as sweet as I expected but i loved it. The flavor was more coffee facing and that's how i like it. My sister on the other hand likes a sweet coffee. She asked them to recommend something and the guy at the register recommended the Ube oat milk late. I love Ube and to me the drinks was good. Definitely sweeter than mine but still very coffee facing. My daughter had the lemon aid and loved it. I thought it was tart but good. My daughter also got a blueberry muffin that was delicious. Tasted like cake. I got the breakfast bagel on an everything bagel bagel. It was a bit dry but still very tasty. My little man loved it and couldn't wait for me to take a pic. Since it was a birthday celebration they had party decor everywhere and free cake! I'll definitely be back!!

Stopped in the other morning before a work meeting. There was plenty of places to sit and even…read moreenough room to do some work. Had a latte and it was good. The espresso had a nice flavor to it and was not overpowering. The barista was nice and friendly. Service with a smile.

Pretty tasty coffee and a nice place to chill with buddies. Little gem that you'd might miss.read more

I work down the street from here and I didn't feel like sitting in the long line at the Main Stream…read moremermaid place. Honestly the coffee here is better and more crafty. For example i got a Reese's puffs late! It was so good. I would have never thought to mix those things but it worked. I also got a kolache. The breading is a sweet bread and I generally don't like sweet breads but it was ok. It did the job for breakfast. I love the way the shop is decorated and all the cool alien themed decor is cool. They have a lounge area and comic books and snacks and whatnot. It's just a cool spot. There is no drive through and i really wish they did but they are quick so going in to order was t too bad. The barista was nice.

Tried the strawberry matcha, Thai tea, and a petite gateaux. The owner is very sweet and helpful…read more The drinks were very yummy and a generous size. The petite gateaux was very delicious and since the flavors are seasonal we are excited to try next season's offerings.

What a wonderful hidden gem we discovered today. The food was wonderful. The owner is super kind…read more Our new go-to place for banhmi and tea!

Ah, Java Owl -- a welcome little refuge in the strip-mall sprawl and chain-coffee sameness of Clear…read moreLake. The kind of place you stumble into expecting caffeine and leave with a small, irrational faith in humanity restored. People like to say Montrose is where Houston keeps its cool, its weird, its pulse. Maybe. But Java Owl makes a strong case that Clear Lake has been hiding a little strange magic of its own. It is bright, clean, odd in the best possible way, and alive with the feeling that something interesting might happen before you finish your cup. Now, the important part: the coffee. I judge a place by the black cup. No sugar, no milk, no whipped cream masquerading as personality. Just coffee, exposed and unprotected. Java Owl passes that test. The roast has character. It tastes like someone cared. It does not taste like the sad, scorched sludge you get from places that treat coffee beans like evidence to be burned. And if you want something more elaborate, they have that too. The specialty drinks rotate, mutate, and show up with a kind of reckless creativity that works more often than it has any right to. Every visit seems to bring some new concoction, some fresh little act of caffeinated imagination. Late nights at the Owl are their own species of entertainment. Beer, wine, conversation, and the grand old human circus of people watching. Someone might break into "Sweet Caroline." Someone else might decide the room needs a guitar solo. You do not so much sit there as get folded into the scene. It is noisy, warm, occasionally ridiculous, and never dull. Somehow, the place manages to be both energetic and peaceful, which should be impossible and yet is not. Good coffee, good people, a little music, a little chaos, and staff who seem genuinely happy to be there. The positivity is not the forced kind. It is not laminated corporate cheer. It is real enough that you can walk in tired and walk out a little lighter. So yes, go. Go to see and be seen, sure. But more than that, go because places like this matter. Java Owl is coffee, community, weirdness, and warmth in a town that could use more of all four.

Good matcha. Nice environment. It was a little loud for working on the day I was there (spring…read morebreak), so it was hard to concentrate, but I could see it being a good spot for getting some tasks knocked out. Also, 5 stars for matcha presentation!

I was in town on a work trip and always prefer to check out a more local spot as opposed to…read moreStarbucks/Dunkin, so decided to give Black Rock Coffee Bar a try. The drive thru was empty, so I ordered and got my items very quickly. I got a white chocolate flavored iced latte with almond milk and an egg burrito. Beware that the coffee was VERY sweet, so I'd ask for 1/2 sweet next time. The burrito didn't look all that great, but it tasted really good and satisfied me until lunch. Overall, I enjoyed giving Black Rock a try and would go back if ever in the area.

My fav local coffee chain so far across the USA!!!!! The staff are always so friendly and…read moreengaging and knowledgeable

I always prefer going to local shops over the big chains when I can, and I love this little shop…read more They have a great selection of unique flavor combinations and great customer service. The interior has great ambience but there's not much space so it can fill up quick. The times I've been there, the only food item I've seen are croissants [filled and plain] which doesnt really meet my breakfast needs but that's par for the course in this area. I feel like this location is sub-optimal [there have been several businesses that have come and gone from this corner mall] but I really hope they overcome the odds

I've been meaning to visit Monarch for a while, and I'm glad I was able to stop by!…read more The shop is so cozy all while still allowing for plenty of natural light. The staff was friendly and pointed me in the right direction as far as what I was in the mood for. I got an iced Cabbage White matcha (coconut and almond) and it was the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. The matcha flavor was strong and the drink overall wasn't overly sweet. Prices are competitive for coffee shops these days. This spot would be perfect for a meeting or possibly studying. Friendswood needed a place like this!

There are so many good things I can say about this coffee spot. My sister and I stopped in after…read moreseeing it last week driving by. We loved that there was so much parking and there is a really nice ramp for accessibility. There's plenty of outside seating although in this Texas heat no one was outside. They also have a drive through which was cool. I had the Tres Leches cold coffee and the jalapeño kolache. The breading was a little on the sweet side but it was good. I just didn't like that there was so much breading. My sister however loved it and ate my left over I pulled off. We both split the cream cheese Pastry. It was flaky and delicious! We both loved out coffees. They have books and games to play while enjoying your time and lots of cute souvenirs. The restroom is one room so it's unisex. That bothers some people but not me. It was clean and comfortable. I loved all the local decor and paintings everywhere. It was a cute cozy spot. The girls that took our order were really sweet. This will probably become a new spot for us.

The coffee shop was cute. I liked the painted walls and they had board games. Coffee was very good!…read moreI had a brown sugar starlight coffee that was so good. The sausage and cheese kolache was soft and warm. The cheese pastry i got was mediocre but not bad. The ladies at the counter were very nice. They seemed busy the whole time we were there. I recommend getting the coffee flight so you can taste more than one. I didn't see that until after I had gotten my coffe.