Tuesday at 10:30, and it took them 23 minutes to make my coffee. There's no reason a mediocre, overpriced coffee should take that long. Unfortunately, it's my neighborhood spot, and I only go when I run out of my own coffee. It's disappointing because I love coffee shops and was excited to move here to enjoy this one. It's a cute place, but I can not justify the $1.25 for alternative milk and just how long they take. It's sucks to hate a place you want to love. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops to go to study. WiFi is always fast, sure you have to buy something every two hours but I don't mind because it's a nice spot with good food and drinks read more

Such a convenient location. It's right next to Levy Park. Friendly service and tasty food. I love trying out their custom coffee drinks. They change it up every so often. read more

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Went yesterday for the first time ever! In love with the customer service and the coffee! I definitely recommend the lavender latte with oat milk if you love more of an aromatic drink also the seasonal snickerdoodle coffee was great!! Once again the guy that took our order was amazing and lovely! Great customer service and coffee! Can't wait to be back in the area. read more

Slow Poke is not trustworthy. My coffee cappuccino was horrendous. I get it. Things can go wrong. I asked for a full refund. They could not handle it and said a person from HR would contact me to get a refund. No dice- no one contacted me. It was not about the $$ it was about paying for something I ultimately didn't drink because it was bad. How sad no one took the time to refund about $6. Then I would not be taking the time to write this terrible review. Step it up Slow Poke and figure out how to refund $$ at the counter. It implies you don't trust your employees or are just not very tech savvy. Either way a refund is not something you want unhappy customers waiting for: read more

This location was so packed it was crazy but it's in a nice area of river oaks i wanna say? idk but it's directly across from levy park and it's a really nice area. but the coffee was so bad i'm sorry. no taste no nothing. also not many outlets to charge anything so idk i wouldn't study here tbh. i like the location on 34th better for actual studying. read more

Slowpokes - ube something - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excelente lugar los alimentos son super frescos y muy ricos el servicio al cliente es excelente y puedes gustar d un ambiente muy tranquilo

Lots of parking and a good amount of seating - the bar seats are awkwardly far from the counter but there are outlets there (the tables along the wall have outlets too). The middle tables are my favorite space to study/work, but no outlets. Coffee and drinks are never hot enough for me but they have some fun drink options like the golden milk latte. If you're camping out for a long study sesh, then the paninos and food options will keep you functioning for hours and you can reward yourself with a half off bottle of wine on Wednesdays! read more

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This by is their best location! The service is always so upbeat and kind. The menu is expansive and good. There is always a space to work even if you're sharing table with others. They have outlets against the wall for charger. Street and garage parking! Doors are open, and inviting. Across from park so nice to sit outside. read more

This was a lovely find - thank you, Yelpers! We went out for a Sunday coffee since Daylight Savings Time ending didn't keep us from waking up at our "normal" time. We were a little confused when we turned onto the street to find Slowpokes but quickly found the sign for the coffee shop as well as the parking garage nearby for patrons. We also, unfortunately, noticed a car that had parked in front of Slowpokes and was booted. This was clear enough that we should park in the garage. Luckily, as we walked out of the garage, the attendant in the lobby reminded us to get our parking validated, so we did! It's a neat shop! It's not huge and has some neat features such as bolted down chairs, stools, etc. This was odd for me because I needed to scoot my chair in a little more to properly reach my coffee, but I managed with my bolted chair. My husband commented on how it was probably best for the bar portion of the restaurant to have bolted seating. Our drinks were great! We had a latte with coconut milk and a pumpkin pie soy latte. The one thing that surprised me a bit was the lack of tap water that was accessible as is the case in most coffee shops around town. We ended up purchasing bottled water, but it's possible that I missed the sign for free-water? Who knows. I also really enjoyed all the fun and semi-kitschy artwork of slow animals like snails, turtles, sloths, etc. Perhaps I'll return because that latte was worth the visit. read more

Slowpokes - Pumpkin pie latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

The most adorable coffee shop ever! It is right next to a large park where you can enjoy a walk or bring your dog. I didn't want coffee so I got the the hibiscus lemonade. It's unfortunately overly sweet and not to my liking but I enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere here. There are plugs for you electronics and the staff is friendly. You will need to purchase and item to get a Wi-Fi code. read more

Slowpokes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had no idea this second location of Slowpokes existed until I found them on Yelp. I needed to "kill time" while waiting for prints in the area, so I popped into this Slowpokes located across the street from Levy Park, which is highly convenient for park goers. The coffee shop + cafe keeps busy. There were a lot of patrons, from students to families to business meetings. I ordered a soy chai latte and parked myself at the bar (you can order from there too). They have a kitchen + food menu, plenty of seating, outdoor seating and wifi. Though, I kept getting booted so I didn't stick around long. But the latte was perfect - stayed warm through every sip. I'll return, Slowpokes. And I hear you're opening a third location. Congrats - and consider expanding to the East End, por favor! read more

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Was looking for some brunch and had heard such good things about Slowpokes! Saw it on UberEats so decided to place an order and give it a go! The food was delicious! The Prosciutto and Brie sandwich came with a side of fig jam and stuffed with prosciutto, Brie and arugula on a yummy non-traditional baguette! It inspired us to get all the ingredients and make it at home! The churro donut came with dipping sauces and even through UberEats were fresh and soft and melts in your mouth! They were fantastic! We ordered a breakfast sandwich as well but the bf scarfed it down before I could take a photo! I would definitely recommend this place and be back - though the portions are small for the prices, so buyers beware! You won't be disappointed in the flavors and fresh ingredients though! read more

Slowpokes - Prosciutto and Brie Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I definitely enjoyed this Churro donut and Dulce de leche coffee! The donut was soft, buttery! Tasted delicious with the dip . I also love the Richmond location that is right next to Levy park. Perfect spot for a coffee date read more

Slowpokes - Churro donut and Dulce de Leche iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

A friend and I tried Slowpokes yesterday while we were at Levy Park. First off, the location is perfect and so relaxing! I love Levy Park and having Slowpokes right there is so convenient. We shared a small bite of their 'Let it Brie' gluten free flatbread and it was sooo good. I wish I could've enjoyed it with a glass of wine, but we already had plans to have drinks elsewhere with other friends. Place was clean with a very relaxing vibe and the staff were super friendly! I can't wait to go back and try more of their items. read more

Slowpokes - Small bite - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

If the iced silly rabbit (strawberry mocha) with oat milk has 100 fans I am one of them, if the silly rabbit has 10 fans I am one, if the silly rabbit has no fans I am dead. On a serious note this is by far one of my favorite coffee shops. The expresso is divine, baristas are great, and has a nice selection of beers and wine. read more

Slowpokes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love when my kid suggests Levy Park cuz it's honestly an excuse for me to get to come here!! Can't get enough of the Avocado Mash Sandwich that is always refreshingly delicious, perfectly salted and freshly mashed with olive oil on sourdough slice with arugula and little cherry tomatoes. And just as addicted if not more to the Chicken Pesto Panino served on a mouthwatering pretzel baguette with pads of mozzarella, arugula, avocado, and savory pesto and aioli. My little tip? Try this with dashes of Cholula hot sauce inside that can be found at the self serve station near front entrance next to silverware. Omg adds an incredible spicy spark that I can't get enough of. The iced Caramel Machiatteo never disappoints either. Expect great coffee and comfy atmosphere with friendly baristas and kind servers. I like that I can have my order "to go" so all food items are individually packed and securely placed in a sturdy bag and can walk out with to enjoy next door at the park. Happy Hour is every week day from 4pm to closing and you can get a pretzel with dipping sauces for just $3, a hummus plate for $6 and beer and wine specials! read more

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Lovely coffeeshop situated in a booming area surrounded by many things to do including a nice park! They have a nice selection of teas, coffees, and bites. For coffee, my current favorite is the Campfire Latte from the December 2021 Holiday selection and my favorite food item hands down is the Chicken Pesto flatbread! Their House Iced Tea is also bomb for those non-coffee lovers and they have simple syrup for those who like to have a little pep in their step! One of my favorite coffeeshops in town with the best set of baristas. :-) Pro-Tip: Parking can be a bit confusing for first-timers. Essentially, you can park directly along the fences of Wakeforest Ave. or Eastside St. for free (not in front of the fire hydrants, or in-between the red lines) or there is also visitor parking in the garage and they (Slowpokes) can validate you for free for 3 hours with their printed QR Code sheet! read more

Slowpokes - The Campfire Latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went to Levy Park & was happy to grab some coffee on our walk. A cute, lively shop to work, hang out & sip on some coffee. I really actually liked the lavender chai tea latte. I got it iced & it was made just right. The iced tea was refreshing but nothing spectacular. Definitely recommend trying the chai teas! read more

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Ok I have to admit that up until I gave this place another try, I would've given it 3 stars. The food was just ok, and the coffee was always cold by the time I got it and wasn't the best. But this recent time, I went, I ordered a limited time Ube latte and asked him to make it pretty. I was happy with my drink, it was high quality, hot and beautiful. read more

Slowpokes - UBE latte limited time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Craving coffee and decided I wanted to try a new place - slowpokes was new to me and so off I went! Slowpokes is across from levy park, on a nice day it would be cool to get some coffee and chill at the park. However, it was raining when I came in. Plenty of parking outside of the coffee shop. When you walk up you'll see their outdoor seating and then right to their counter. The place is very trendy with plenty of seating. I choose a sugar free vanilla latte as I usually do when trying new places. 4/5 - the coffee was the taste I didn't care for so much. Very bitter almost? I would come back to try other items if I'm ever in the area! read more

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This is such a cute place. I stopped in for the Yelp Elite event but missed it by 45 minutes because they stopped at noon. And they close at 2 today. I still decide to get a lemonade with a watermelon flavor. Well am I ever glad that the i got this lemonade. It's not too sour or too sweet. It's an equally perfect drink for what's shaping out to be a heated New Year's Eve! read more

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Love this coffee shop! 10/10 service, atmosphere and food! Came by for breakfast. Ordered the croissant ham sandwich and the Reese's iced coffee. I accidentally knocked over the entire iced coffee when it came to our table, the staff came by and mopped it up for us and were so nice about it. They immediately made me another iced coffee. Loved the croissant and drink both were flavorful! read more

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Slowpokes has a modern but chill vibe, serving both cafe drinks and meal-worthy food. It's clean, and service was excellent. (Plus, for those who are more cautious with COVID, the staff wore masks.) For the food: the avocado mash flatbread was good, but a bit overpriced. Happy hour brought the price down to $10, but if there's no change in size, the quantity and quality wouldn't live up to its normal price of $14. However, the Chai tea latte was solid. Additonally, it is a little hard to find if you don't know where Levy Park is. However, the parking garage is convenient for evening parking, and Slowpokes validates. (Not to mention that the park makes for a nice place to hang out after eating.) read more

Slowpokes - Avocado Mash Flatbread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really enjoyed my visit here. The atmosphere is so serene and there's a nice view of levy park. There's indoor and outdoor seating available. I was surprised to find out they have a food menu. My friend and I decided to try the flatbread, and it was so yummy. We paired that with an iced strawberry matcha per the recommendation of the barista. Thank you Natalie for your great service! Looking forward to coming here soon. read more

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Recently returned for a prosciutto and fig pannini and still found this place to be a great stopnfor a bite and a drink by the park. Two thumbs up! read more

Slowpokes - Fig & prosciutto pannini. Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

The location of this area is really nice for dates/family outings. I definitely love their aesthetics and wouldn't mind coming here to study or do WFH. I recommend this place if you enjoy eating light and clean. We ordered the meat & cheese board, chicken mozzarella salad, and avocado mash flat bread. All three are very simple dishes and not really much to it. The Affogato is where it's at. The ice cream they use is very creamy. I enjoy the matcha one a lot but the ube definitely has the strong espresso taste to it (tho I barely taste any of the ube). Definitely a place to try out none-the-less. read more

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This is a super cute coffee shop that's made more for catching up with friends than studying. The music (ranges from rock to alternative) is playing so loud that it is difficult to hear the person next to you speak, let alone focus on your books. Furthermore, the chairs are uncomfortable. The seats in the center are backless, and the booth seating is higher than the level of the table, making you crouch to work and giving you terrible neck and back pain if you're camped out there for a while. I think I would've enjoyed this place more if I came socially. Don't park on the street or else you'll get towed; park in the parking garage next door. Slowpokes will validate your parking at checkout, which I appreciated. There's free WiFi. Ordered the cold brew, but they were out, and got the iced Americano instead. It was decent, but nothing to write home about. Slowpokes is an interesting concept, mixing a coffee shop with a bar/social hangout area. Theoretically, it makes sense. But from what I saw, most of the patrons there were trying to study, and I would hope that eventually, there would be a designated time where the volume of the music would decrease, or they could change it to a softer acoustic jazz to help others focus. read more

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I've never been to the original Slowpokes location. But, I wanted to check this new location out, since it was semi-closer to me. Lol. I read reviews about the parking garage next door, which was nice since Slowpokes validated parking for up to 3 hrs. Yay for free parking. The ambience in here is nice. I liked that they had tables with dividers for private conversations with people. I wanted to sit at the bar this visit to get some productive work done. This was a nice seat to bask in all the unique items on their shelf, which made references to a slow, relaxing life. In particular, sloths were hidden in the shelves if you looked closely enough. Behind, there was another sloth painting along the walls. They also provided free WiFi with the password posted on the shelf. You just need to provide your email when you log in. It was working at a pretty good speed too. Now, to their coffee! I asked about their seasonal syrups for their lattes. It was either rose or lavender flavors. The barista raved about the lavender and reassured me that it wasn't too strong like soap. She was right. The lavender latte had a nice, pleasant flavor, while still maintaining its smoothness and potency as an espresso drink. Is it just me, or did the lavender taste slightly like an amaretto flavored drink? Either way, I would order this drink again. The background music playing wasn't my cup of tea. But, it was like white noise to get some work done without it being complete silence. I would love to come back for happy hour to try out their food. They also have beer on tap and wine available, if that's more your thing. This spot was across from Levy park. If I had more time, I would've walked around the park after my espresso drink, especially on a sunny day. I will definitely be back. read more

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We went on a Saturday night wanting to try a new place. This place was actually new, having had opened only 6 months before. It's behind Kiran's and faces Levy Park. It's also next to a parking garage (free validated parking, so make sure you inform your cashier when you're ordering). Because it was late, I decided to keep it simple: a large iced chai (less ice) and two lattes for the 2 others with me, plus an order of churro donuts. The place was clean, tastefully decorated and had an abundance of seats and tables. They also had some outside seating. Not to mention sloths; I love sloths. Not real sloths, mind you. I must tell you about the CHURRO DONUTS. They come in twos and a side of apple butter. They are DIVINE. Delightfully fluffy and tear-apart.... the apple butter gave them a fruity tang. Not too sweet either, which is a big thing with me. Funny how I love sweets (just not too sweet). I lamented that I only ordered one set. The chai was interesting. It had a different dimension (or maybe I haven't had too many chais but it was clearly made with whole milk and the spices reminded me vaguely of root beer. Strange, right? I decided I liked it. The lattes were... lattes. I asked and that was the verdict. Males. Pfft. Verdict? I loved the experience and those donuts are a must have! They also have other food items like breakfast tacos, sandwiches, and flatbreads... not to mention a cheese-and-Meat platter. I'd love to go back for more donuts and try a more substantial dish. Being plant based, I wonder if they offer a vegetarian cheese platter and if their foods can be made allium/free. Hmm.. read more

Slowpokes - Churro donuts with apple butter, to go! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Loved this place! The service was great and so was the coffee and the food!!! I just wish they had their sloth, turtle, and slug artwork all throughout the restaurant, and not just in the restroom area. I don't know their reasoning for that, because unless you go to the bathroom, you'll never see the cute, funny artwork, which is what drew me to this shop in the first place! I was like, "A sloth-themed coffee shop?! I'm there!" Also, they could probably make a killing if they had coffee mugs and t-shirts with their "slowpoke" mascots on them, but all they had were a limited supply of stickers, and they were out of the sloth stickers. The coffee mugs and t-shirts just had writing on them, and no pictures of the mascots. The lack of merchandise was very disappointing. read more

Delicious drinks, relaxing vibes and tasty menu items. A great place to relax with a book or catch up with a friend.

The best experience is to come in on the weekend and relax with the sights and sounds of Levy Park just outside. I don't claim any experience with the food or alcohol, but the coffee is delicious and the chill environment is wonderfully conducive to productivity. Alternative milks are available upon request for an extra 50 cents. The ambient music isn't annoying and the staff are attentive and friendly! Seating is plentiful and most tables have access to outlets. There's a spigot for water that I proceeded to accidentally spill all over my table and chair (oops). Do note that they validate parking in the garage for up to 3 hours, which is the same as if you were to park on the street. If you're planning on coming for longer than that (me @ any coffeeshop during finals season), you should probably parallel park a little bit farther where you don't see a 3-hour maximum sign, just in case. read more

Slowpokes - took a sip before I took the picture (flat white with almond milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Terrific coffee and espresso drinks. The lattes are worth the drive. Excellent food choices and food quality. Cool environment just a true street from an awesome kids park. Great service and friends staff. read more

I'm always up for new coffee shop finds and Slowpokes does not disappoint. It's located right in front of Levy Park and with the meticulous design detail, it's a 10/10 view no matter where you face. The pricing is pretty on par with local coffee shops, just a tad bit lower than Starbucks. Iced coffee (Americano not cold/nitro brew) w flavor runs $3.79 (50 cents added for flavor). Drip coffee only lasts till 12P and that's $2.50 ....it goes up from there. The decor is really appealing - the slow poke theme is reiterated throughout the store without being overwhelming. There's very subtle hints of eclectic, earthy, playful and retro vibes - again, it creates a relaxing experience to work / have quiet conversations. Oh, a plus is the beer/wine menu they have! On tap - always beats bottled for me. I'm not sure what the crowd is like in the evenings/happy hour but it's a nice treat. Parking - there's one street parking reserved for park goers and PAID garage parking. They will validate for 3hrs max - which is more than enough time to sort your issues, have a coffee or three or whatever else it is your heart desires. read more

Slowpokes - Bar area view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I absolutely love Slowpokes. It is situated directly across from the park so when you are sitting outside you get a great view of the park (I would inform you that there were no umbrellas outside so when the sun is out it might be difficult to sit out there). The staff is friendly and helpful. Inside is every spacious and would be great if you wanted to change your work from home scenery or meet friends. And I absolutely love that they have Happy Hour especially one that includes both drinks and snacks. I had a glass of white wine (maybe chardonnay, I do not remember but it was delicious) and the pretzel, which came out hot...it was very good. The pretzel came with two sauces, a honey mustard type and some type of a chutney. I did not have the empanadas but everyone around me were raving about them. read more

Slowpokes - Happy hour wine and pretzel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been a Slowpokes fanatic for a couple years now! When I found out they opened a second location in the Upper Kirby area, I raced over to check it out! Parking can be a pain, there's a parking garage that's free for the first 30 minutes and $1 per 30 minutes thereafter with a daily max rate of $10. We got lucky and found street parking around the park area. I'm pleasantly surprised to see such a nice big park behind this building. I love this area instantly and will definitely come back. This new SlowPokes has the same vibe as the old location, with the same seating styles and same slow animal memorabilia. I ordered the meat and cheese board and it's so good compared to most places in Houston! And of course, I topped it off with a latte. I will update my review as I come more often! read more

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Really loved the vibe to this place. My friend and I sat outside in the back area and it was pretty private. A group of ripple sat at the table next to us and they were really loud, but that wasn't the place's fault. I got their ube latte and it was really good! I will definitely have to come back. read more

Slowpokes - Ube latte Front outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Got the vanilla ube iced latte (no picture) and was so disappointed. Looked amazing but just tasted like a sweet iced latte. The crostini was good, especially the cheese: tasted like a rustic version of pizza. My favorite thing was definitely the board games, they had so many!! Most people were there to study but it would definitely be a fun place for a hangout. I was also really amazed by the service, the barista was so friendly, pleasant, and went out of his way to be hospitable. Also, if you parked in the garage you can get your ticket validated. The barista was kind enough to let us know as we were walking out. read more

Slowpokes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing location. Cafe is located inside a really cool park. The coffee is pretty good too and nicely decorated. Nice place to catch up with friends or study. read more