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    Slowpokes

    4.3 (75 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Kinjal S.

    I really liked this place. I got the with love and it was so good. The chocolate croissant was also really good. There's ample seating inside. The WiFi is only 2 hours per receipt, which to me makes sense. The only only thing I hated, it was freezing inside for me. Parking was ample in the lot.

    Cafe mocha
    Maria S.

    I wanted to get some work done on my laptop. I ordered an iced mocha. A large one will set you back $7. You get two hours of free Wi-Fi. After two hours, you must purchase something to get access again. I didn't know they also have wine. I saw some folks at the bar sharing a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board. Bathrooms are co-ed. While the space is spacious, there were lots of folks with laptops and using the electrical outlets.

    Signature slowpoke
    Alex W.

    Really nice drinks. Their signature drink with less caramel drizzle was perfect! Ambience was nice as well.

    Iced coffee
    Vicky L.

    This is my favorite location of Slowpokes in the Houston area. The parking is easy, the space is good sized, & the staff is friendly. I like that there's beverages other than coffee on the menu (teas, lemonades, beer, and wine), along with snacks and some baked goods. The stools facing the windows are a nice spot to watch some cars go by. There are quite a few spots with outlets for those who need to charge up. I enjoy the atmosphere and it isn't overly noisy most days. They do a great job making my drinks whether iced or hot, and have a self-help water station too. A few of my must-have items while there include their flatbreads, danishes, and sandwiches. They also offer a small happy hour menu so be to sure to check it out! It's a good spot to enjoy some me time or meet up with a friend.

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    Nick S.

    I had only been to the Slowpokes at Levy Park, and while I always had a positive experience at that location, this location is more convenient The exterior might not look like much, but as you enter the coffee shop you walk into a trendy and relaxing space. I love the decor, furniture, and art The staff are very skilled and friendly. You don't have to wait at the counter for your food/drinks. They give you a number, and they will bring out your order This is a perfect spot to chill, read a book, catching up with friends, or get some work done. The Slowpokes coffee shops are also very dog friendly and accommodating Their menu is big and clearly written behind the register and coffee bar. There are plenty of classic drinks, signature and seasonal offerings, as well as snack and breakfast items Some tips: The ube latte is always delicious. I also think they make one of the better flat whites in the city. If you're hungry, the everything bagel dog is very tasty Cheers!!

    Banana matcha, ube vanilla latte decaf
    Arianna L.

    Got a ube vanilla latte decaf and tried my friends banana matcha. Both were good but I wouldn't come out of my way to get again. Private parking lot and plenty of seating. They have an alcoholic drink menu and happy hour, would be interested in trying those and their food items.

    purple rain latte
    Irene R.

    I got the ube vanilla latte and it was good! The flavors were subtle and if you're looking for something not too sweet, it is perfect for you. The vanilla was not as apparent so I would add an extra pump if you wanted more sweetness. The service was great and quick and I got a discount for being a healthcare worker! The inside was very chill and a great place to hang with friends.

    Breakfast tacos with honey vanilla oat milk latte
    Rhiannon D.

    Came here to study between exams this past rainy Tuesday. I'm going to admit it doesn't have much seating. The back wall has the single seating with the plugs with the rest of the place either being 4 tops or bar stool diner style seating. I ordered the honey latte and added vanilla. It was pretty good and so were the breakfast tacos. The breakfast tacos come as vegetarian but you can request to add bacon which I did and I requested the cilantro creama which was delicious. I just wish the sauce cup was larger. They bring the food out to you which is nice and they have self serve water cups. Now for the WiFi, your WiFi code is your order number and total and it's only good for two hours. After two hours you have to purchase something else to keep using it. They do have a lunch menu, a bar and cookies/pastries so this shouldn't be an issue to most. The music can be a little loud but otherwise I wasn't too bothered and was able to study and get what I needed done. The parking lot had plenty of parking as well

    Breakfast biscuit golden latte
    Kelly P.

    Really enjoyed my Monday morning being a slowpoke at Slowpokes. I love that no one rushes you out and you can enjoy your meal, coffee and get work done. The golden latte was very good with a nice balance between honey and cinnamon. The biscuit sandwich was crumbly and so soft. It really tasted like you were biting into a pillow. The spicy jam is a 10/10. All of the staff were really nice and the barista helped me choose my coffee and meal. He gave great recommendations.

    Holley Janae P.

    Slowpokes has extensive options for coffee, tea, food, and other drinks. Although it was crowded, it was a nice spot to catch up with friends and study after school. My drink was prepared quickly and thoughtfully. I tried the cold brew with pumpkin cold foam - and it was great! Just as good or better than Starbucks.

    Angeline D.

    If you find yourself in the West U area, this Slowpokes location is worth checking out if you're looking for a chill place to meet someone and chat or if you're looking to get work done. Service has always been friendly and they try to quickly get your orders out. One time I did ask to customize my bagel and they did it with no issues, so I'm grateful for that. :) I have tried their purple rain, which is basically an iced ube latte. When the right person makes it, it tastes great - good balance between ube and espresso. However I've had it one time where it didn't taste as good, so it depends on who makes it. The bagel wasn't terrible, but I'm from Jersey and I have high standards when it comes to bagels lol. I've only been here in the early morning for a quick coffee run so I can't really judge how their alcoholic drinks are or how all their food items taste. I do see that they have happy hour available starting at 4pm until close. They have rotating beers and some wine selections. Good amount of seating available, mostly bar chair seating. I love how there are little hooks under all the tables to hang anything you want to. There are games available to play with friends. Parking is decent however there are other businesses that may end up filling the spaces quickly. Overall, would recommend this coffee shop and happy to see locations growing across Houston.

    Kristina K.

    Good coffee, and a nice study spot. Refreshing cafe. Service staff are friendly and we got our drinks quick. The food options are not many though. Drinks all seem very tasty.

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    Gustavo R.

    Great spot with good coffee! Typical prices you'd find nearby. Service is friendly & quick. Ambiance can be loud, but there are also plenty of people getting their work done (as I did)

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    Lovely employees, amazing coffee, great sandwiches and breakfast tacos, and a bright cute environment.

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    Very good food and drinks. Sandwiches are spectacular. My only complaint is the are slow pokes! Very slow and not always accurate service.

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    2.7 mi
    $$$

    I might have just found one of my new favorite restaurants in Houston. What a great experience!…read more Recently, a good friend dined here and immediately called me to tell me how great it was. She then text our friends group and said we all had to come together and we did just that. She made reservations in advance as this place is popular thanks to recent Michelin Bib Gourmand awards as well as many other accolades. Walk ins are welcome as well. Our reservation was later in the evening so after a night of bar hopping, we ride shared in which I think is one of the best options as parking is limited here or you have to find street parking in the neighborhood. This place is literally a house turned into a restaurant. Inside is just multiple rooms with a couple of tables. It makes for a unique, intimate dining experience, perfect for a date night. In our case, we were a group of nine so we got patio seating. The patio is spacious and well kept, and if the weather cooperates, a great place to hang. One thing that really stood out to me is the amazing ambience of this place. I was told that the bartenders pick the music for the night from the owners extensive vinyl collection. Once the album is in, they play it in it's entirety. The sound system was systeming and on top of the great company and food, we were totally vibing with the music. Customer service was amazing. Every staff member we came across was so friendly, especially our server. The menu here changes. There are some mainstays, but they like to change things up. Their website shows current menus daily. We were told that family style is the best way to experience this restaurant. I am one of those people that will always listen to the staff and go with their suggestions. Our group went through quite a bit of their menu from apps, entrees and desserts. I loved that our server and staff brought our food out one by one in what they thought was the best progression so we could take a culinary journey. We started off light with their popular Dilly Bread. Best bread I've had in awhile. Next was the Texas Tartare. It was my first ever tartare and it was delicious. We then moved on to Fingerlingin Good which was a crispy potato dish with chili crisp and mascarpone. It was potatoes elevated to the highest level and so so good. Next up was Beer Battered Sweet Tots. I didn't think sweet potatoes could be that good. Our first entree was a vegan dish called the Carroty Kid. I could seriously become a vegan if all dishes tasted like this. It was curried. A bowl of jasmine rice would've made it a complete meal. Next we tried another famous Nobie's dish called Nonno's Pasta. Handmade, perfectly cooked tagliatelle with a delicious bolognese. I wouldn't share this next time. Ok, I will, but it was that good. On to the heavier dishes. First up was the Jamon With Your Bad Self. This came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. It was favorite heavy entree. It was high quality, iberico pork steak with shaved brussels and all kinds of other tasty ingredients that when combined made such a tasty bite. We then went to the sea with the Drops of Grouperter. It was good, but not something I would order again. It was a little too smoky for my liking. Our biggest dish that came market priced was the Kick His Ass Seabass. This was a whole fish that was presented beautifully on a platter with all the accouterments to make your own elevated fish tacos. We left no morsel of fish behind. It was absolutely delicious. One of the things this place is really known for is their pies. This was the part I was most excited about. Just like their menu, their pies change up. We got all their offerings that night which they presented on one big platter of goodness. Their main stay and I believe always on the menu is the famous Olive Oil Cake. It's not a pie, but I can see why this is such a popular dessert. I can't even describe it, you just have to try it to understand. The pies we had were the Black Bottom Strawberry Pie, Banana Rum, and the Peanut Butter Pie. I would order all of them again. We all had a difference of opinion on which was the best, but my fave was the Banana Rum. Overall, I was highly impressed with this place and kind of mad at myself for waiting so long to make it here. It had made it's way to the top of my list of favorite restaurants in Houston. I will be back.

    Houston has done it again! I'm going to be a little controversial here, but why is the food so much…read morebetter here than it is it Dallas? Had a 5:30pm resy, seated outside right away that Saturday evening--it was a full house 45 minutes later. You'd be a fool to skip the dilly bread--a complete fool! The rolls are pillowy and warm. I could eat the butter by the pint. The fingerlinging potato dish is also a must have...pretty small for $19 but tastes like heaven. Spicy! Zaddy was being a bit of a clutz that evening and knocked over my $20 mezcal cocktail, so what does he do? Orders me another one! (That's why he's "zaddy") ....kind of wish he hadn't...so wasn't worth the price tag. Skip it. The chicken dinner was definitely the winner--fresh, juicy breast, crispy skin...don't be cute, you won't finish it unless your party has at least 4 in it! The flies were ruthless! Very annoying! They were acting like the geekers that come bother you just outside your favorite fried chicken joint in south Dallas! Our waitress brought out a table fan so that made the experience a little more tolerable. The chocolate peanut butter pie tasted like a salt rock and the lemon chiffon pie had great flavor but not lemony enough for me. All in all this place is a bit pricey but truly a gem! Until next time, Nobie!

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    Bar interior
    Bar interior
    Dilly bread - every bit as amazing as it looks
    Dilly bread - every bit as amazing as it looks
    Robobby's back-$20. my 2 favorites! Mezcal and egg whites! Wasn't worth the price tag! Zaddy spilled the first one so had to get another!

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    Robobby's back-$20. my 2 favorites! Mezcal and egg whites! Wasn't worth the price tag! Zaddy spilled the first one so had to get another!

    Slowpokes - coffee - Updated July 2026

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