Royal Roastery is a roastery offering freshly roasted nuts, baklava, Turkish delight, ice cream,…read moreknafeh, desserts, Arab drinks, juices, and shakes. When I stopped by on a weekday evening at 9pm it was packed. They had stations setup throughout the store to order different goods, which helped to alleviate the rush. Knafeh ($6) - They offered 2 types of knafeh, one with cheese and one with custard. I went with the one made with Nabulsi cheese and topped with shredded phyllo, and soaked in sugar syrup. It was warm, crispy and delicious! Karak tea ($5) - This milk tea drink was made with aromatic spices, primarily cardamom, cloves, ginger and cloves. I was happy to see they used whole milk instead of evaporated milk. The drink was incredibly rich and creamy and tasted great. Turkish delight ($18 / lb.) - This was extremely fresh, soft and chewy, made with cornstarch, sugar, nuts. Some of the varieties I tried had chocolate and/or fruits. The baklava here was fresh made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and held together with some honey. The nut offerings here included, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and a few more. Overall I was impressed with everything they offered here with the exception of the nuts, which I thought were just ok. I'd definitely return if I was in the area.

The desserts here are fun, unique, and very different from what you find at most places. My only…read morecomplaint is the lack of labeling for many of the products. For example, with the Turkish delights and ice cream selections, only a few items are labeled. For most of them, you have to guess the flavor or ingredients. When I asked questions, there was a language barrier, and the staff member behind the counter was unable to clearly explain what the items were in English. This can be especially frustrating for customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions. In the U.S., I would expect all flavors and ingredients to be clearly labeled so customers can make informed choices. Even if staff members are not fluent in English, having accurate labels for flavors and ingredients would greatly improve the customer experience. The desserts themselves are excellent, but better product labeling would make the experience much more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

Nestled in a shopping center hidden under the new part of Rayford road, this is an amazing find for…read moretrue coffee lovers. Roasting beans daily, Jovi is the coffee passion project of John and his wife Violet and features specialty coffees so good you can forgo cream and sugar. The place look deserted when I arrived but a quick call connected me with John who let me know his wife was in residence and would happily show me their wares. Violet gave me a tour of the roaster, explained the various coffee beans in house. She gave me a glimpse of future plans including bigger quantities of beans sold at a better price. Truth be told pricing was spot on given how fresh the product is. While you can buy Jovi on Amazon and even through their website, having them in town ensures the freshest roast and some great conversation with the owners. I ended up with a bag of Marcala and their holiday blend featuring beans from Honduras and Antigua. The owners have traveled to the region and learned the preparation process there. Run, people, this is a gift.

Great place with high quality beans. Very friendly service! They supply all of our beans for our…read morebusiness.

Empanadas mushroom and classic absolutely worth trying…read more My date got a hot chocolate While I got an Iced white mocha latte w/ almond milk and an extra shot of espresso. Staff 10/10

Kind of hidden jem!…read more I'm here in a workday. It's not too busy. There's parking outside and I was able to find seating with an outlet. There's a lot of seating upstairs and some options downstairs as well. They have a very robust coffee menu and options for chai and Matcha. They have both sweet desserts and savory quiches, empanadas, and croissants. Feels like you can stay here the whole time! In the back door, you can see them grinding and preparing the beans in a clear room. Overall, really great and relaxing food and vibe. Surface is fast and you get your coffee and our food within five minutes.

This coffee is some of the best coffee I have had. It has a smooth mellow taste without the…read morebitterness that the big coffee store produces to which Americans have came to think that is what good coffee is. The stores have a calm feeling to them where they have couches, tables, and board games so that you can enjoy a great cup of Joe without the pressure of being pushed to get in and out. The staff are very pleasant to deal with and work to make the perfect cup of coffee every time. Highly recommend.

We really enjoyed visiting this location in Houston. They have a lot of merch to choose from, the…read moremenu is definitely bigger than we expected for food! The coffee is good as well! The atmosphere is neat and patriotic. This is a great establishment, the idea behind it is awesome! You should stop by if you get the chance to. They paid attention to detail with the murals and artwork and pictures on the wall as well. They include take home bags of coffee grounds, cans of coffee and more in their store as well.

I made it to their second ward location before they had to move and OMG best coffee I ever had in…read moreHTown. I cant wait until their new spot opens up. I still need to make it out to their pop-up location in the heights before they disappear! The guy who helped us out was knowledgeable about the coffee they serve up and was very friendly as well. The coldbrew they sell is top tier. Hands down 10/10 because it was so smooth and not acidic. This place might have even made me more of a coffee snob lol.

Their second ward location was a groovy little shop with really nicely balanced espresso. A good…read moreamericano does it for me, and being able to pick up some papers there was great. I'm hearing they moved and will be on the lookout for the new location for sure.

I've been to a lot of coffee shops, but this Black Rifle location stands out for the atmosphere…read morealone. The team is consistently welcoming, friendly, real conversation, not just robotic order taking. The coffee is strong and smooth (exactly what you want) and they're great about recommendations if you're unsure what to try. The shop feels energetic but still comfortable enough to sit and relax. What I appreciate most is that this is a veteran-owned company that actively gives back to the local community. Every month they support a different cause...schools, first responders, veterans and you can genuinely feel that mission behind the brand. Good coffee is easy to find. Good people + purpose? That's different.

We frequent BRC from their coffees to their merchandise it's always a perfect combo…read more Excellent place to pickup an item for the Veteran in your life. Earlier this year we purchased coffee beans for the 250th Navy birthday and they are more than happy to grind your beans for you. Yesterday I ordered my go to large half sweet Liberty Bell latte. I appreciate that they are able to make this accommodation to my drink of choice. While meeting my Saturday morning coffee group I was offered samples of their Irish Crème coffee as well as their red velvet cake. The staff is friendly and welcoming and normally stops by to check in on our group. The setting is warm and inviting. There are couches to sit at as well as tables. Excellent area to work in, as well.

Found this very nice Coffee being served at one of my newest and now favorite local Restaurants,…read moreWhite Oak, located on the Gulf Fwy feeder road in Webster. It's now a Staple at my house and being served daily. If you haven\t tried the coffee at White Oak, you'll find it a nice compliment with breakfast.

My interaction with the staff was weird. I had asked if they made coffee or did they only sell…read morebeans. They said they only sold beans which if fine but I then stepped into their entrance area and they had a sign listing their signature drinks that they made. They also gave a guy a cold brew and gave people who came after me coffee samples. I really don't know why I was told they didn't make coffee since I was willing to pay. Bad customer service but people seem to like the place.