The Houston girlies definitely know their matcha, so when I kept seeing Cocha consistently ranked…read moreas one of the top matcha spots in Houston, my friend and I knew we had to try it!! We both have pretty high standards when it comes to matcha, so I was excited to see if it lived up to the hype. The shop itself is more of a walk-up window than a café, so don't expect a lot of indoor seating. Even though there were quite a few people waiting when we got there, our drinks came out SO fast, which I really appreciated. I will say it's definitely on the pricier side, and the cup sizes are a little small. That being said, the matcha itself was really solid! It had a nice, rich matcha flavor without being overly bitter, and you could tell they used good quality matcha. My friend and I can both be pretty picky when it comes to matcha, and we both left impressed. Overall, I can definitely see why this place is always recommended whenever people ask for the best matcha in Houston! If you're a fellow matcha lover, I'd definitely recommend checking it out. Just be prepared to pay a little more for a smaller drink--but I still think it's worth trying at least once!

Holy moly! I think this place has to be my favorite matcha place in HTX. The place is a bit hard to…read morefind. It's located on the side of the building with an order window. I don't think there was an inside. The place is right next to waffle bus. There were some seating outdoor as well. They open later jn the morning(11 am) which is a bit late for a matcha/coffee Holy moly! I think this place has to be my favorite matcha place in HTX. The place is a bit hard to find. It's located on the side of the building with an order window. I don't think there was an inside. The place is right next to waffle bus. They open later jn the morning(11 am) which is a bit late for a matcha/coffee shop. There was already a line forming when I got there. The line moved quickly and was well worth the wait. I got two drinks for about $20. I tried the lychee bloom matcha and that tasted different. Aesthetically, it was cute it had some pieces of lychee on a stick just like you would see on a cocktail. The flavor is what you would expect from the name. It tasted like you guessed it lychee but subtly and then there was a hint of a floral flavor. You still get the rich creamy smoothness of the matcha. The matcha was well crafted and tasted authentic. The other drink I had was the duo matcha. Out of the two this was my favorite. The highlight of the drink was the smoothness and creaminess. I don't feel like this drink was even too sweet, it tasted just right. Aesthetically, this one had a lady finger biscuit. Had a whipped creamy appearance. I enjoyed the matcha flavor in this one.

Cute coffee spot, clean and the service…read more Good coffee & a wide selection of drinks, I'd recommend.

I went yesterday and it was clean and really good service by Caleb and Hamdan, the lemonade was…read moregreat!! The Carmel frappe was sooo good as well

Golden Roastery is similar to Royal Roastery and located less than 2 miles away from it. They too…read moreoffer nuts, pastries, spices, cakes, chocolate, ice cream, baklava, Turkish delight, knafeh, coffee and tea beverages. Service is friendly and they offer sampling of their goods. White Dubai chocolate bar - $11 - I think I'll stick to the dark chocolate or milk chocolate varieties as this was a little too sweet for me. It was a good bar, with plenty of pistachio cream and crushed kataifi on the inside. Adeni chai - ($5) - Not as creamy as the Adeni chai I had at Royal Roastery but this was aromatic and had strong cardamom flavors. Overall, this is a great spot to experience Arab culture and some unique treats and beverages. They have a large seating area to socialize.

Coming into the store there is a broad selection of nuts,spices,candy, chips and much more along…read morewith pastries towards the back wall and even some viral Japanese ice creams. I ordered a 16oz pistachio Frappuccino, a Turkish baklava and another round pastry. The Frappuccino did have a rich flavor of pistachio that did not taste artificial while still keeping some of the coffee flavor and the sweetness was just right by not being too sweet or the lack there of. The Turkish baklava had a nice crunch to it due to the outer layer and on the inside was a smooth creamy texture both pairing well with each other. The other dessert or pastry, I'm not sure on the name but it was my favorite. It also had the same crunch as the baklava but the center had a sweet nuttiness to it that reminded me of a Mexican dessert, although small the flavors made up for it. Service is pretty quick as there seems to be about 3 maybe 4 employees behind the counter and the area is very large with a seating area that is just as large.

I only got to stop by and do some work here for a little bit between an appointment and dinner…read moreplans, but my experience was good! This is a great spot to get some solo work done or meet with a group. It is not too loud, and they are located within a strip so parking is plentiful. Their menu had a wide variety of hot/cold drinks and sweet treats that you'd typically find in a Yemeni coffee shop, all reasonably priced. The pistachio latte was good, nothing extra memorable but it was what I was looking for in the moment. Keeping this place in mind next time I plan to work remotely from River Oaks (:

Mazajj Organic Coffee is a Yemeni coffee spot located about 1.5 miles from the Galleria. They…read moredidn't have a whole lot of variety here in terms of sweets as compared to other Yemeni spots back in California. Iced pistachio latte ($7.50) - This latte had a strong pistachio flavor and had almost a buttery feel to it. I really enjoyed it and it was one of the better pistachio lattes that I have tried. Dubai chocolate ($6) - This consisted of a large milk chocolate bar filled with rich pistachio cream and kataifi (crispy shredded phyllo dough). It tasted amazing and much better than most places selling these. Pricing was reasonable. Overall I enjoyed my latte and dessert. The interior has some Yemeni decor and there is quite a bit of seating. The only negative is that I wish they had more sweet and snack offerings.

I found out this location on the way to Walmart on Westhimer while I was waiting for traffic line…read more Everything new tea house I discovered, I will try its basic tea and milk tea first. This is how I judge if this tea house making a good tea. I believe if the tea house can't even make the basic tea drink right, the business won't last long. I order very often from Tea Villa, so you know how I feel about this tea house. I also tried its popcorn chicken and onion rings. The food tasted good only onion rings a bit hard and dry. The staff is always friendly and nice. Too bad not many tea lovers haven't discovered this location ~ make sure stop by to give it a try if you are in the neighborhood

Very nice & cute boba tea cafe. They also serve food but I didn't try any on this visit. I just…read morewanted a slush or boba tea. They do offer a slush but mostly with the cheese foam on top. There was a watermelon slush without the cheese foam, but I didn't see it until after I ordered my drink. But I'll definitely be back for more. So I ordered the White Peach Tea as recommended by the cashier. He informed me that it was be a good choice if I wanted something sweet, and it was. I added lychee boba to it as well. It was a nice refreshing drink. Other patrons really seemed to be enjoying their purchases there too.

Great decor, good coffee with fun flavor options. Plenty of…read moreparking and seating. Service was quick. I enjoyed the Ube Cloud Latte and my partner tried the Black Forest Mocha.

Lovely coffee and unique flavors. I came here after ordering terrible coffee at a local cafe and…read morethe difference was day and night. I actually loved my first visit, I came back with my husband the next day. I first ordered the pistachio latte hot. I asked for light syrup and low fat milk which was perfect for me. It had chunks of pistachio in it which was cool. The second day I came back with my husband and he ordered the same pistachio latte but full sweet and I got the pandan latte with light ice, light foam, and low fat milk. They incorporate the low fat milk well as some places tend to burn it. The pandan was great and I'm not even a ice coffee lover. Smooth, creamy. I could not really taste the pandan but the matcha came across. I asked the barista about their syrups and beans. I learned that most of their syrups are made in house and they get their beans from a family friend. They used to make their own and are thinking about doing it again which is a great sign of a quality shop. For sure a great little place.

The restaurant is clean, spacious (especially for a "smoothie place") with a wonderful vibe. The…read morerestaurant has a lot of pre-made offerings as soon as you walk in the door - a number of delicious whole food options (I have tried a lot of them already and they have all been legitimately delicious) - from a whole food take on rice krispies, twix, and lemon bars. The restaurant also carries a variety of packaged snacks and items - vegan, keto, Paleo - your preferred dietary requirements will be met! The donuts at the counter are vegan too (and fairly tasty though just a little dry and a little less dense than I might prefer). The smoothies and the juices steal the show here. Delicious, rich, and tasty options. The one warning is the smoothie bowls are good, but not truly great. Nonetheless, this is a must try place and you will feel better for having done so.

I love this place. My favorite is the Exhale smoothie and I also enjoy and americano when here…read more Three locations: Tanglewilde, River Oaks and the Heights. They also do healthy premade options to go and snacks and drinks.

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.