A cute place to have ice cream or coffee with friends or to study. The staff is nice and the drinks are good. They have the church playground outside so this is a great family oriented and kid friendly place here in Katy! read more

Not your typical ice cream shop, not your typical coffee shop....it's better! First off - parking is plentiful because it's located adjacent to a church. Secondly - if you have small kids, ice cream and play for them, coffee (or both) for you - it's a win win. There could very well be a line during peak times, but it moves. The ice cream and coffee were excellent. If you are a fan of banana pudding - the ice cream variant was great. Tasty and creamy. The Horchatta latte impressed me. Mocha taste, cinnamon hint - creamy. Loved it. The iced cold water that came out of the glass container - even that tasted great for a palate cleanser refresh. The shop is clean, the customer service is great. Will be back for sure! read more

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Delicious coffee, the staff is really sweet and helpful and love the mission! they have great specialty drinks, and they roast their beans in house read more

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This coffee/ice cream shop way exceeded my expectations. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect when this place first popped up. I was looking for new coffee shops in the area, and this popped up one day. Coffee and ice cream- two things I loved! When I first got there, I was a little bit confused because gps took me to a church parking lot, but I quickly realized that the coffee shop was connected to the church/school and had a separate entrance. The space was quite large, clean and tidy, and they had a great variety of coffee. The owner is well versed in craft coffee and I was elated that they had pour overs that used specialty beans. The coffee snob in me was overjoyed and I spent a good amount of time talking with the owner over this. In my conversation, I learned that the coffee shop and ice cream shop hires on adults with special needs and gives them an opportunity to learn skills and earn a living wage as well. All their proceeds go to supporting that ministry as well. Their ice cream is also yummy, affordable, and a great value. Perfect for a hot summer day! read more

What a gem! The place is on the Kingsland Baptist Church property, right next to the playground. It is nice and clean and nicely decorated. I went when it was a bit chilly out and noticed that they also sell coffee and hot cocoa. However, I opted for ice cream. The young lady offered samples. I tried the berries cheesecake, it was a little too tart for my taste. I also tries the biscoff and caramel and got a double scoop of it on a waffle cone. I'm still dreaming about it. Creamy and delicious! Can't wait to go back and see what flavors they have that day. read more

Friends Ice Cream And Coffee - Double scoop of the biscoff and caramel ice cream on a waffle cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Katy, Texas

Not only is this establishment's mission clear and supportive of one of the most vulnerable populations in our city, but everyone working here is so kind! We were initially attracted to come try this place out because of the playground we can see driving by on Kingsland blvd. We walked in after lunchtime on a weekday and it was pretty empty, so it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. We tried the croissants and they were delicious! My 4 year old loved serving herself water from their self-serve water station. We easily spent about 1.5-2 hours outside on the playground. The soft flooring and turf really helped out with having a new walker and both girls being sufficiently entertained. There are some lawn chairs & a fountain out front by the street entrance to the shop, but we stayed mainly in the playground area. Very nice & we will be returning for tons of other playdates :) read more

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Straight up delicious!! Everything is handmade and tastes so. The waffle cone is heavenly, nutty, sweet, and honey taste. Strawberries and milk was perfectly sweet with homemade ice cream texture. The cheesecake and berries' texture was divine. Best ice cream I have ever had in Katy. It is dangerous close to my house and reasonably priced. read more

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This place is inside the Kingsland Baptist Church. It has ice cream, coffee and hot cocoa and also has an attached playground outside. The staff was incredibly welcoming, explaining the menu and then chatted with us after we got our items about how the store hires and benefits adults with special needs. The woman talking to us said everyone who works there has some sort of special need. And she also said their ice cream is made in house and with the best ingredients which I can vouch for because that vanilla is the best I've ever had. I felt so warm speaking with her as she talked to us about our children we had with us. There is also a prayer request box and wall where you can write a prayer down and employees and I assume other patrons will come pick one up and pray for you. I will definitely be returning! read more

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My heart leaves this place so full. This isn't just a hangout for great coffee and ice cream, but it could be it's that good. It's a place where you see the hands and feet of Jesus working and serving. Friends hires adults with special needs, those who have different abilities. Be patient and embrace the joy of these precious men and women serving you. The bonus is whatever yummy treat you buy. read more

Very good ice cream and coffee! A great place to hang out and let the kids play. Will definitely come back again!! read more

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Good service and coffee, fresh and delicious Is perfect for the family! Kids areas and good ice cream! read more

Quickly stopped in here for an iced coffee and it was fabulous! Incredibly friendly folks with a great mission. Coffee was so good and not too bitter - nice and smooth. I'll be back regularly. read more

Such a nice respectful clean coffee shop. Will definitely come back again and thank you very much for your nice clean vibes.

The best banana pudding ice cream!!! Also the place is so clean and the staff is so friendly. We will be back!! read more

Friends Ice Cream And Coffee - Best banana pudding ice cream!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Katy, Texas

I'm so glad to see they're finally on Yelp. I've been here several times and I have a great experience every time. I heard about this place from a local community page. What first drew my attention to this place is their mission and how they support people with special needs. I have a little sister who has special needs so I thought this was really cool and I was excited to support a place like this. But it's even better because this place is great across the board. You're greeted by friendly staff as soon as you walk in who are happy to help answer any questions about their drinks and ice cream. They also offer samples. All their ingredients are fresh and good quality. The ice cream is made fresh daily. You can really taste the difference in the quality of all their products. The prices are very reasonable especially for the quality of everything. They rotate flavors so you will have the chance to try a wide variety of things each time you come here. It's very clean inside and there's plenty of seating. They even have a cute little table and chairs for little kids. There's board games you can play too. One of the things I love is their prayer wall. There are little tags you can write a prayer on and hang it for the Friends Crew to pray for. It's so sweet! They're attached to a church so you enter the building of the church to get to the cafe but it's really easy to see from the parking area. Bonus for parents - there's a playground attached to it too so kids can burn their energy after their sugar rush from their ice cream. Even better because they have things built that are intended to make it accessible for individuals with special needs also. When my family comes to visit from out of state, I will definitely be bringing my sister here. I know she will love it. My son loves coming here. It's the perfect place for me as a mom because I can grab a coffee or a sweet treat and my kiddo can also get something and have the chance to play after. I'll always recommend this place 1000x! read more

The ice cream is high quality and there are many unique flavors. Friends has expanded their coffee menu from when they first opened. They have a good cold brew, pour over, and lattes. Today I got their iced latte with their homemade vanilla cream. It's not too sweet which is great. The service is friendly and helpful. They are very attentive to their customers. I love to come here for the ambiance. This is my second time working/studying at Friends. It's very family-friendly and clean. Today they have Christian worship music which is a nice addition (I don't remember the music the last few times I was here.) read more

I have a special-needs daughter This place is amazing for families like this. The ice cream was delicious and they have a wide variety of coffee and tea drinks. Playground is fenced in and my kid had a great time. I've been looking for a place like this where it's a judgment free zone. My daughter can be herself and have a good time while I can enjoy my tea and watch. Highly recommend ! read more

This place is amazing for little ones to have fun and enjoy delicious ice cream while mom (that's me ) got to enjoy the coffee. I wish I remembered the flavors of both, but mom-brain here. The coffee flavor was recommended by the employee. Great service! read more

Great ice cream & coffee! Extra special because it staffs people of different abilities as well as a wonderful playground open to all.