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    Prelude Coffee & Tea

    4.3 (33 reviews)
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    PRELUDE COFFEE & TEA ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sana A.

    This is a lovely coffee shop in a fancy building making the perfect spot to spend a few hours working or reading. The prices were reasonable and while I didn't love the seating in the coffee shop the rest of the lobby had PLENTY of seating, from comfy couches and cute tables in front of windows you can people watch from. I spent a solid 3 hours here the other day and it was wonderful to see a different side of Houston here. The cafe can be a little hard to find if you don't know it's in the building.

    Tx Honey and Cinnamon with almond milk

    Delicious coffee at just the right temp hot but not scald your tongue hot. Friendly efficient baristas- great place to prep for a morning meeting with excellent coffee!!

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    Blake O.

    I live and work in downtown, and after visiting all of the coffee establishments this is hands down the best in the hood. The baristas Julian and Antonio feel like your two witty roommates who just happen to serve you superb coffee. My coworker and I come here often, to sit, to relax, to enjoy, and to catch up. We order our respective beverages, me a cappuccino, him an americano, and we solve the world's problems in a space flooded with natural sunlight before returning to our day jobs, recharged and rejuvenated. Occasionally I'll arrive in a spicy mood and order one of their seasonal beverages (a blueberry cold brew tonic? Go on). It's a rare and beautiful thing to find a place that brings me this much joy, but the musings of my sacred space can be shared by all if they take the time to sit, notice, and appreciate the things happening here. Baristas calling their customers by name, business deals happening in the banquette, and carefully crafted coffee being served by some of Houston's finest from behind an angular stone bar.

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    Jeanne Y.

    Texas and honey latte is great . Not too sweet. Heresy latte art too. Good atmosphere. I'm out of word don't wanna say more. Can I post now?

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    Yan C.

    Super cool atmosphere! It was difficult to find but the coffee was smooth. Just a large building where it's located on first floor !

    Flat white, iced caramel latte
    Elizabeth G.

    Small quiet coffee shop tucked into the corner of one of the office buildings. Easiest entrance is at fannin and capitol corner. Prices are normal, maybe a bit low for the area, and coffee was good and fast. Plenty of seating at noon, unsure how it fares with the morning rush. Good for a quiet afternoon cup though!

    Daniel N.

    The atmosphere is very high end, with a large, white marble counter and ample seating. The space itself opens up into a reception area for the building that makes the place seem very comfortable and large. The cortado had a bit too much foamed milk, which diluted the coffee a bit and left me wanting something a bit stronger. The coffee itself was pretty neutral, with some chocolatey notes. They are affiliated with Blacksmith and Morningstar if you like those places. It was a pleasant experience and I would come here again to relax and talk or work. I didn't see any outlets while I was there if that is important to your studying and working.

    Luis C.

    Great coffee. And they make their own almond milk. Good place to get a flat white, do a little work, and escape from the Houston heat.

    Very nice setup. Marble counters.

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    2 years ago

    Best coffee shop in Houston. Fantastic Baristas. Friendly and very good. Love the oat milk Cortado

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    The ambience and decor are wonderful. The coffee and food are just ok- nothing special.

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    9 years ago

    Great service, perfect cup of Matcha, and delicious healthy food. Excited to have this spot downtown!

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    Excellent coffee and service! Even went back for seconds. Sleek and cool design. Can't wait to go back.

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    4.7(316 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown, Fourth Ward
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    THIS IS THE BEST CORTADO I'VE EVER HAD…read more Day 6 has been on my list for quite some. Upon arrival, I was met with excellent music and a warm greeting. Once I reached the counter, the gentleman helped me with selecting a coffee and even answered a few clarifying questions I had about ingredients. I got 2 cortados (I drank the first one so fast that I needed another one), a vanilla latte (sweet but balanced), and two croissants (almond and chocolate). My friends got a cheesecake latte (cupcake dominant and didn't have enough cookie butter flavoring), a white mocha hot chocolate (pretty good), and a blueberry muffin (amazingly soft, flavorful, and balanced). All together, I'll be coming back much more often!!!

    I really wanted to give this place 5 out of 5 stars, but here's my honest experience…read more The service was excellent, everyone was friendly and welcoming, so that's an easy 5/5. I also tried one of their muffins, and it was absolutely delicious. Another 5/5! The only thing that disappointed me was the coffee. I asked the barista for a recommendation and specifically mentioned that I wanted a coffee that wasn't too sweet. She recommended a drink, and I trusted her suggestion. Unfortunately, when I tried it, it was much sweeter than I was expecting. I understand recommendations are subjective, so I don't blame anyone,it just wasn't what I was looking for. Because of that, I'd give the coffee 1/5. It simply wasn't to my taste. Overall, the great service and delicious muffin were definite highlights, but the coffee experience brought my overall rating down to 3/5.

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    Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 3.5/5 Press Waffle is a stand set up in Lyric Market, pretty close to the heart of Downtown Houston. Despite its location, it's surprisingly a quiet place - just some pretty light foot traffic in the morning I came. The waffle dish of choice today was "The Rancher" - a play on Chicken and Waffles as a sandwich, featuring syrup, powdered sugar, and ranch on the side. It was a truly creative choice, and it had many highs to it. The chicken was fried well, and the waffles were quite fluffy. However, I wasn't the biggest fan of the ranch and syrup together - maybe it's just personal taste though. The sandwich was also a bit small for the $14 price point - I left definitely wanting some more food in the belly. Overall, not a bad place. The food quality is there - it just may be a bit small portion size.

    I'm in love with Houston's Food Hall culture. The Lyric Market Food Hall is really nice inside…read more There are several vendors with different types of food. We decided on Press Waffle for lunch. I went with the House Waffle and added 1 chicken tender. The waffle was really good. I'm glad I only ordered 1 chicken tender because I didn't care for it. It seemed to be a frozen tender fried in old grease. My daughter had the pizza waffle. She enjoyed but couldn't eat it all. There is also a Starbucks attached that serves drinks. Service was just okay. Nothing stood out. I'd definitely recommend the waffles.

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    Brass Tacks - S'mores latte & breakfast hammich

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    4.5(569 reviews)
    1.0 miEaDo, Warehouse District
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    I've been here a few times some mornings and evening. It's my go-to spot when I want to be…read moreproductive and enjoy the vibe. There is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, which is great because this spot is quite popular. They have two small lots but also plenty of street parking. There's WiFi and outlets throughout, however sometimes the WiFi gets too crowded so it takes a while to connect. Be mindful that you can work anywhere except for the bar. The service is great, they text you when your order is ready and they even say your name in a singsong way lol. I like that they have a new seasonal flavor to try each time I come. I usually get a chai or matcha with whatever the new flavor is. They have ice cold water as well. I typically make my own breakfast tacos when I come here and they're always pretty good. LOVE their fries! It's funny that some of the people that work there will remember you by your order. When I bring others, they enjoy the food. My friend had the patty melt which she said was great.

    Today I officially will never be back to brass tack - this is my 2nd time here having an off…read moreinteraction and I won't be back for a 3rd This place has great coffee but is super busy and loud so not the best place to study or work from home with multiple meetings but manageable if you have 1 or 2 meetings The inside is super loud so I went on the patio for my 10 am meeting - it's me and one other person - fairly quiet. 5 minutes into my meeting where I'm facilitating and speaking a photographer and 2 workers come out and set up directly in front of me - move a table directly next to me start yelling for Ice - taking photos- moving chairs from my table - having side convos like 12 inches away from me. So after my meeting I asked if they worked they're which they responded yes and let them know that it was inappropriate how loud and close they were when I was there first and they could've atleast beeen courteous enough to say hey we're about to do a photo shoot and could get noisy etc Only 1 of the 3 apologized and the other 2 literally looked as if I were the issue so with that being said I'll never be back but they promote themselves as a workspace .. so try to considerate of your patrons that are working One lady offered a gift card but that a service industry cop out especially when the response is "I'm sorry you felt that way" lol it wasn't a feeling it was literally happening in real time .. I didn't feel you were talking through my whole meeting right next to me .. it was happening

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    Luce Coffee Roasters - Island latte, coconut milk and pandan flavor with espresso

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    Always a fan of Luce, first time trying out this location. There is no parking lot but street…read moreparking was easy to find. I like the open concept and good lighting for studying or hanging out. I decided to try their ice vanilla latte and surprised it took me so long to try it. Coffee flavor is fragrant, not too strong or bitter. The vanilla is just the right amount and not too sweet. Everyone is nice and service is super quick. Will definitely come back to this location, never had a bad experience!

    Decided to treat myself to a sampler of their signature coffee drinks today, and it was a fun…read moreexperience from start to finish. I tried six drinks in total: Island Latte, Mont Blanc, Matcha Latte, Cream Americano, Black Island, and Delight Matcha. I ordered everything hot except the Delight Matcha, which came as an iced slushy and was super refreshing. Each drink had its own personality, but the Island Latte stole the show for me. Made with espresso, coconut milk, and pandan, it had a smooth tropical twist that I could drink every day. The Mont Blanc was rich and earthy, combining charcoal, espresso, and milk. The Matcha Latte kept it classic with just matcha and milk, and the Cream Americano delivered exactly what it promised with a nice balance of bold and sweet. The Black Island had a deeper flavor with a subtle hint of pandan flavor that paired well with the charcoal. Parking is fairly easy, either on the street or in the visitor section of the garage. As someone who takes coffee seriously, I can honestly say this is one of my favorite coffee spots in Houston. Creative drinks, good vibes, and a great place to explore unique flavors.

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