My first time here, was looking for a good Chai tea and this spot didn't disappoint. Also ordered spinach and cheese kolache, it was delish. Service was great, would definitely come back. read more

I actually did not get to try anything here, and I do not plan to return. Before visiting, I specifically checked Google Maps because I had my dog with me. The listing for this exact location says "pets welcome," so I felt confident stopping by. However, as soon as I walked in, I was greeted by two customers fawning over my dog. Before any staff member greeted me or even acknowledged me as a customer, someone from behind the far counter told me that dogs were not allowed inside. I mentioned that their Google listing says pets are welcome, and the response was that it applies to a different location. That would be fine if it were clear, but the listing I checked had this location's address directly underneath "pets welcome." That is confusing and misleading. What made it more frustrating was the lack of hospitality. There was no greeting, no attempt to clarify kindly, no "We're sorry for the confusion," and no effort to offer a solution like helping me quickly order to go. It felt dismissive. Clear and accurate information matters. If pets are not welcome at this location, the listing should reflect that. I drove out of my way based on that detail, and it ended up being a waste of time and gas. Because of that experience, I chose not to patronize the this location but may try another location one day. read more

Great coffee and food, cute place, and has a parking lot! Unfortunately, the cashier with the nose ring is very unwelcoming and has a bad attitude. It wasn't just to us, but to everyone in front of us too. The other staff is very nice though! read more

I go to slow pokes all the time. The food is great for a coffee shop and I usually get an ice vanilla latte- oat milk. I would recommend getting the breakfast biscuit, salmon bagel, chicken pesto panini or flat breads. Solid place to work with a laptop as well- only downside is you get 2 hours of WiFi access with purchase. read more

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Drinks: hibiscus lemonade. Pretty and refreshing. Not a strong hibiscus flavor- fruity lemonade is the predominant flavor. Butter pecan Latte: aroma 10/10. Flavor was spot on. I like a different season flavor. Service: great assistance in choosing the seasonal latte. Friendly. Ambiance: I'm a fan of the decor- all things slow lol (turtles, sloths, snails). Urban but warm. Plenty of seating but is mostly communal. WiFi free for 2 hours w purchase read more

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Love this location a little away from our home tucked into a strip center. This place had delicious smells of coffee as soon as you walked in the door . Tables had various board games on them such as chess Simpson edition, UNO and checkers for the littles.They even have wine and beer for the Bigs. Customer service was so friendly as we ordered some takeout wraps and were out quickly. They even have a walk up window and saw they giving pup cups for someone's furrbaby. Careful you don't miss it since only 1 entrance/ exit . Note: it is at the end of a small strip area so signage wasn't at end of street. Definately worth a return visit! read more

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Came across this recently when just searching coffee places around the area so finally made it in. Was wanting the breakfast bagel, so that was the reason for the visit, more so than coffee. Butttt, it's a cute place to grab a coffee or drink and chill. They serve beer and wine also which I did not know. The bagel was delicious, definitely recommend and the coffee was good too. I'll definitely be back since it's in the area, chill vibe! For anyone working, they have little almost one seater type work stations which were all taken up, so great place to work and have your coffee. read more

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So good had to come twice while on my short trip to Houston. Great mix of traditional drinks (cortados etc) and fancier drinks (breezy brew). If I lived in the area, I could definitely see myself coming often and working from here. read more

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Slowpokes has a unique vibe to it that lives up to its title. The music is typically on the chiller side, creative sloth paintings line the walls everywhere, and the interior feels very open. I have a pleasant time any time I visit for remote work, but keep in mind that they only offer 2 hours of wifi with each order. Your receipt grants you access. Despite its less than stellar surroundings, I still prefer this location over the one in Upper Kirby due to seating (disclaimer: I haven't been to the other four locations). This one has a mix of high and low seated tables as well as individual booths against the wall, whereas the one in Upper Kirby only has high seats that put tension on my lower back after an hour. The staff are welcoming and polite which adds to the chill experience. In addition, I've never had any complaints about the cleanliness of either the main room or the bathroom. This coffee shop is a solid getaway, although I wish they allowed more than 2 hours of WiFi before requiring another purchase to connect. read more

Wow. It's affordable, high quality and a cozy feel. I accidentally forgot to say I wanted my latte iced. I asked for a cup of ice and they insisted to remake it so that the texture was consistent. The breakfast tacos are $3.50!! I ordered an ube latte on their curated latte menu read more

Slowpokes - Ube Vanilla Latte - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love slowpokes! It's such a vibe. I will say if you're a coffee snob, their coffee is overexctracted and the milk is steamed improperly. I got the chicken pesto panino on a pretzel baguette and it was phenomenal! read more

Slowpokes - Cappuccino - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

A go-to of mine when I'm in Houston, partially because it's convenient to where I stay and mostly because it's good and consistently good. They have a full coffee menu from basic drip to all the fancy things (+seasonal items), and good, quick breakfast. I like the tacos and salmon bagel a lot. They serve wine but I've never been here for anything other than coffee and breakfast items. The decor and atmosphere are adorable with tons of art and cool knick-knacks of slow paced animals... the sloth, snail, and turtle. The print of the sloth pole dancing is one of my favorites! There's a mixture of people in and out and some who are camped for several hours to work. They have board games for the kiddos (and adults, too) and a cute little vintage ride-on turtle for small ones. The staff at the register is happy to convert your dollar into quarters. read more

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One of baes favorite bagels. We love the salmon bagel. It is topped with everything you would want in a salmon bagel. The cold brew was tasty too. read more

Visiting from out of town and my aunt recommended this coffee shop. Morning of thanksgiving they were open and just the pace and vibe I was at. Great music taste with great specialty coffees. Will definitely be back whenever back in Houston. read more

first time at this location. the lemon bar and the drink were tasty. the service was friendly and fast. the ambiance was a chill study vibe. however parking was hard to find as the parking lot was very small. read more

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Saw they were advertising a cookie butter latte for the fall season so I stopped by to do a little work and give it a try. I'm not sure what coffee and syrups they use but it tasted pretty bad, like water. I was superrrr disappointed. I also tried the breakfast tacos, they weren't bad, pretty decent for a coffee shop. Overall it's a nice spot to study ( you do have to pay to use the WiFi - 2 hr limit or you have to purchase more items) but not the best place for coffee in my opinion. read more

We decided to give this place another chance since the owner responded quickly to my previous review and we truly do LOVE the coffee and food so came at 2pm when only a couple tables were taken up but unfortunately it just didn't go well. I ordered one bagel with no bacon, extra tomato, and one breakfast biscuit, along with a seasonal matcha after being told the cancer support drink wasn't good. The cashier Abbey repeated our order back correctly but must have entered it wrong, which we didn't realize until two bagels were brought to our table. It wasn't a big deal -- I explained to the food runner what we had actually ordered, and then we watched Abbey and the barista go back and forth trying to sort it out at least five times. Abbey knew what we ordered because we heard her repeat it correctly multiple times; she just pressed the wrong thing. Mistakes happen, and that part wasn't the issue -- it was how confusing and disorganized the response became, especially as they kept overexplaining something that should've been a simple fix. When the food came out the second time, it appeared correct at first but unfortunately had bacon. Since I'm vegetarian, I couldn't eat it. Because it was our two-year anniversary and we have plans later this afternoon, we didn't have time to wait for a third attempt. I politely asked for a refund for mine and a to-go box for my husband's meal. At that point, someone who seemed like a manager asked what happened, and the barista completely misrepresented the situation, blaming us for "mixing up" the order. When I clarified what actually happened, the woman brushed it off with, "Ok, I'm just asking," and the barista interrupted again with, "AS I WAS SAYING" The lack of accountability and professionalism was unreal and he is just so aggressive every time. They said a refund couldn't be processed in-store and that we'd have to text the owner with photo proof to request one, which could take up to three business days if they decided to approve it -- even though the mistake had just happened right in front of them. The male barista with the metal nose ring continues to drive customers away with his rude and condescending attitude. Adding to the frustration, when the first mistake occurred, Abbey actually laughed and said, "It's ok, I'll eat it instead." I understand food doesn't get thrown out, but laughing about it after blaming the customer is pretty wild. I really love their coffee and their food but the interactions I've had with their staff and this same barista are just not worth the trouble anymore. read more

The banana matcha is seriously Some of the best matcha in Houston!! Best vibes to work! read more

Slowpokes - Banana matcha - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cute little coffee shop cafe style serving a variety of coffee drinks and other beverages along with savory small bites whether it be breakfast or brunch there's something there for everyone! It's a cute breakfast spot if you're wanting good coffee and savory small bites for breakfast! Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the spring branch area. read more

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Definitely a good, chill neighborhood coffee shop. I got a bagel sandwich with lox and it was pretty good! Not the best I've ever had but very solid. The poor store had been broken into the morning I went, but the staff were still attentive and in a positive mood. My coffee drink was good and it was great vibes to read alone and enjoy my brunch. I haven't been at the bar at night but the bar area looked cool! read more

Slowpokes - Iced oat milk latte and bagel sandwich with smoked salmon - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great chat with Phil about Fleetwood Mac today after work. I got destroyed here in chess last summer by some of the master chess players at Poison Pawns chess club, which had met at this location at 6PM on Wednesdays for years. Love this coffee chain, better than Summer Moon. More comfortable, too. read more

Slowpokes - Honey pea- honey, cinnamon, and peanut butter - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was such a nice environment, it took us coming inside to catch on to their theme which was so cute and unique. My boyfriend and I played a game of chess and enjoyed the drinks, the reese's latte was my favorite. The person taking our order was helpful with the menu and was cracking jokes with us which was nice! read more

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Adorable place but 2/3 of the patrons were working independently so every table was full and there was nowhere to sit. read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

So my order from slow pokes did come from Uber eats and was warm when I received it. Overall, I was not blown away by the food. The ham and cheese croissant was okay and I think could have been great BUT it was over toasted. It had some black marks and one side was beyond flaky crust. It was just burnt tasting. I would love to taste this one again in person and fresh. The grilled pesto panini seemed to be a little chewy pretzel bread wise and the pesto was just thrown on one corner side of sandwich. So when I took a hit there it was a slap to the taste buds just my opinion. I will try to go again in person to Slow pokes. I am very much a coffee person and I must admit I didn't order any. For now, I'd say this is 3 out of 5 with room for improvement. -R read more

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really cute coffee shop! I ate a B.S.T (bacon, spinach, tomato sandwich) with a hot reeses latte plus monster mash drink my friend ate a ham and cheese croissant (she didnt like the ham but that's just her opinion on ham since they didn't have the other 2 croissant options at the time) with a iced mocha latte with vanilla as recommended by the barista -- she really liked the drink, it was subtle sweet and ordered a second one to take home :) read more

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I had my little doggie in my arms so they don't take animals. Nobody else was in there just being a brat for no reason. It's too many other coffee shops on 34th and Garden Oaks no sign either you could take your dogs anywhere in the heights and Garden Oaks except slowpokes been going there since it open I'l be taking my business to one of the other 20 coffee shops on 34th read more

good first experience here, the bagel dog was awesome and drinks were good. i got the ube and the wife caramel latte. one drawback was how long the food took, 15 minutes for a hot dog and breakfast taco is kind of long for a coffee shop. maybe it was just a one time thing read more

My friend and I arrived at 8AM as they opened to grab a quick breakfast and coffee. They opened right on time and welcomed us inside. The kitchen was not yet ready to start making breakfast so there was a bit of a delay but it wasn't a problem. I ended up ordering a coffee and then something from their bakery case as all of the croissants and pastries looked delicious! My friend ordered off the true breakfast menu and then also got a latte. Her items did take a very long time to come out, but that's because of the earlier noted delay in the kitchen. They don't seem to have simple things that you may expect them too (butter and jam) but you can't complain as that's not a menu item. The cafe quickly filled up with people and offered a very friendly but casual atmosphere. We will absolutely be back! read more

Slowpokes - Bakery Case - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Such a cutely themed coffee shop! Came for coffee and we saw a lot of people working and chilling in this place. Awesome ambiance. Fun themed "slowpokes" animals pictures like turtle, snail, and sloths (personal fav animal!). I tried their lavender coffee and thought it was delicious! We didn't get to try any food this time but I wish I did! Looking around at others people's plate. Droools read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great cafe, morning crew killed it. You wouldn't believe they're like the second buisiest location sometimes. Everyone was very kind but also locked in. It's really loud in the morning but that's what you get when you're a popular cafe. read more

This is the 2nd slow poke's location I've been to, and I typically like to come here to just get some work done while sipping on some coffee. There's nothing like sitting at a nice homie cafe while sipping some coffee and working. Call me weird, but it's something I genuinely enjoy. (Workaholic) I decided to start with a glass of their red cab and had their chicken salad. The reason I had to give this place a 4 star was because of their chicken mozzerella salad. It was not good, and the chicken was tasteless. I would never waste food because I am who I am, so I gulped my wine down and inhaled what I could. A very big positive and most important is their coffee and overall vibe of the cafe.. and I give it a 2 thumbs up for sure. Next time, I'll just have the coffee and a pastry.. read more

Slowpokes - Lavender latte - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here after hearing about their Ube latte - the reviews I read completely check out! It's not too sweet and has a nice Ube flavor. Their espresso also tastes nice for people who are curious about the coffee aspect. I ordered a sandwich as well, and was not disappointed! Their staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. I didn't feel rushed whatsoever. The ambience is nice, plenty of parking, plenty of table room. It seems that this place is popular for people who enjoy playing Chess! I will definitely be coming back. read more

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This name is an indication of their service. They are slow. We ordered food and coffee at the take out window, where they apparently don't offer paper menus anymore. I was told to pull up the menu on my phone and then was rushed to give my order. Food took 20 minutes to come out and was just mediocre read more

Chicken salad sandwich was good. Chicken panini was dry and salty. Sandwich plate comes only with sandwich, no chips Ice tea was $4.50 Really!!! No one else was eating just coffee and computer customers read more

My go-to coffee spot! They are always busy but the service is always so quick so it is never an issue. I've tried all of the specialty lattes and they are all great! Cute spot for studying as well! read more

Came in here to grab a quick drink after work! I have been to the Slowpokes in Richmond, but the ambiance of this location was definitely different compared to that one. The service was good and I asked the barista for what she recommended. I can't quite remember the name of the drink I got, but it was seasonal. It was really good! Honestly, every time I've gotten a seasonal latte from here it's turned out pretty good. Will come back when I find myself in the Heights! read more

This is the 3rd Slowpokes we've visited and this one's great. We picked up a hot large cappuccino with 2 splendas and an iced coffee drink and a salted chocolate chip cookie and a bag of their inhouse roast, Papa Chiapas, whole beans 'cause I like to grind my own, they have a roast date on each bag....me likey! None of their locations do a frozen blended coffee drink, could ya'll fix that please?! read more

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I've had this place on my listed to try for awhile. I came in on a Friday morning and was surprised by how many people were sitting down eating. I ordered one of their seasonal drinks the caramel macchiato nitro cold brew. For food I picked the everything bagel breakfast sandwich and a chocolate croissant cause why not. The coffee had a weird taste to it. I couldn't pin point what was off. I asked the barista for another pump of caramel to try to make it sweeter to help but that didn't work. My breakfast sandwich sounded amazing and looked amazing however the amount of cream cheese over powered the sandwich. Once I deconstructed it I enjoyed it more. Saving the cream cheese and bottom half of the bagel for last. The chocolate croissant was amazing. It was freshly made and had the right texture and the perfect amount of chocolate. I'll be back to give their coffee another try and maybe another food item but I'm in no rush. read more

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Went in on a Sunday afternoon after church and it was somewhat busy. This location is small but has plenty of seats! The service was good the person at checkout was very kind and quick. I didn't try the food but I did try their iced matcha with whole milk. It isn't super sweet so if you want it to be sweet I'd recommend asking for some of their syrups! read more

Super chill "we all work from home" vibes. I like that. I may come back. This could jump to a 4 star if they kept it generally cleaner. Otherwise nice coffee shop and nice people. dark/woodsy aesthetic read more

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