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    4.5 (63 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    ITALIAN DREAM
    Cindy L.

    First time trying this place and honestly 10/10. Everything tasted so fresh and customer service was great. Will definitely be coming back soon.

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    Jay F.

    Nice people. A good cinnamon roll. Dough.handling indicating good baking skills. Tasty glaze topping. Complimented the coffee well. (I had to dip lol) Coffee by a Los Angeles roaster named BOXX. But they also use Houston's own Geva. Banana crunch muffin also good though slightly more on the gummy side as to be expected with bananas. But an excellent and intense banana flavor for the win. Sourdough loaf priced at $12.50 (might give it a try one day)

    Nancy N.

    Cute place and the sandwich was so good especially with the focaccia bread. Drinks were decently good too but I would mainly come here for the sandwiches.

    Jooy C.

    Lovely family-owned cafe with the sweetest staff! I walked in during peak lunchtime on Saturday and they were quite busy, but still managed to provide great customer service. Everything is homemade, which makes it taste even better. The focaccia sandwiches were my favorites! The Mama's Special comes with a delicious egg filling inside focaccia bread. The Italian Dream and Prosciutto were also really good with the pesto filling. They also have amazing dessert and drinks, most notable was the Melonade which is a seasonal drink with watermelon and lemonade. This was the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

    Diana L.

    5 stars for service, huge selection, fresh product and clean brightly lit place. Lack of flavor though brought it down by 2 stars. We got 2 things, lemon blueberry muffin and the Carrot cake. Lemon blueberry was good, subtle lemon flavor throughout. Not as strong as I've had at other places. Plentiful in blueberries though, and the sugar topping was nice. Unfortunately the Carrot cake lacked any and all flavor. Super plain cake, only thing that had any flavor was the icing. Both things looked super delicious in the case but were unfortunately a letdown. We'll be back soon though, and try their foccacia sandwiches and other things in hopes I can update this review later on with a better rating

    Mostly milk latte
    Sarah S.

    I really want to like this place, and I've been there three times now, but I have to say - the prices are just astronomical. A latte (they only have one size) and a small piece of cheesecake was $20 with tip. A sandwich, chips, and drink will run you $30. It's cute but not feasible for regular visits. I have had the turkey sandwich, and it was OK but nothing spectacular. I had a cookie that I didn't really care for and both times I ordered coffee, I regretted it. The lattes are mostly milk and you cannot taste coffee at all. The cheesecake is very good though and worth ordering but again expensive for the size.

    Nikki S.

    Great local spot! We came in on a Sunday and it was very relaxing. The cinnamon rolls are made fresh daily, and one of the best I've ever had.

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    Irene B.

    Fast service, fresh food, cute cafe ambiance and morning lattes and teas! We quickly stopped by for breakfast and it took about 7 minutes from order. Focaccia bread sandwiches are so soft and decadent! I feel like I am in a cafe in Italy lol so Memorial is a perfect spot for this!

    Strawberry matcha, iced latte with almond milk and mint lemonade. Desserts are chocolate cookie and crunchy top banana muffin
    Saba Y.

    Tried this cute and quaint cafe in memorial. Great ambiance and the workers are very friendly. For the drinks, the iced almond milk latte was good, the mint lemonade tasted a little artificial and too sweet, and the matcha latte wasn't the best. However, the desserts were great. I would love to come back and try their food next time!

    Thomas H.

    Decided to give this place a shot. I love sweets and it's in my area as well. They have other stuff besides sweets. They have sandwiches and even some breakfast options as they are open from 6am-4pm. It looks like a nice place to chill, drink some coffee or tea, and eat. I picked up two items: Blackberry Chocolate Chip Cookie and the Lemon Blueberry muffin. The cookie itself, just tasted dry. Maybe that's how it's made. It was better when dipped in my coffee. Overall, I just wasn't a fan. The Lemon Blueberry muffin wasn't bad. It had good flavor, but felt dry like the cookie.

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    4 months ago

    This place is great. The prosciutto sandwich is top tier. Do yourself a favor and stop by.

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    Too much money, too little meat. No value. 17$ for 2oz of meat is a joke not a sandwich.

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    The focaccia is so fresh and nice and it's a great environment everyone so nice. Nice Turkish family style sandwich place.

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    Prosciutto sandwich is delicious!! Small quiet spot with great hospitality. Definitely coming back

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    Family run and quaint spot for coffee, smoothies, breakfast and lunch. Oh and try all baked goods. Fresh made focaccia and cookies!

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