First Cup Coffee definitely understood the assignment!…read more I ordered a large shaken espresso, and apparently they decided I needed to be awake for the next 3 business days because it had FOUR shots of espresso! Definitely the pick-me-up I needed! And can we talk about how beautiful this coffee was?! It had these gorgeous two-toned layers, with the espresso on top and that beautiful purple color at the bottom. It almost looked too pretty to drink... almost. The staff was super nice, friendly and welcoming. I also loved how much thought they put into the space. They have a cute doggy rest area, a little garden with plants, and an adorable kids' play area with an Indian teepee, a little ship and a playhouse. It's more than just a coffee shop. It's such a cute place to relax, bring the kids, or hang out with your furry friend. And if you order the four-shot espresso like I did, bring your seatbelt because you're about to take off. Definitely coming back!

Cute coffee spot that looks like a house. Plenty of seating inside and has a beautiful backyard…read morestyle patio area. Sign inside says you can even rent office space rooms for private events. Restrooms were clean with a nice interior design. Customer service was amazing, I asked about them having "Light roast espresso beans" which the barista said they only have Dark Roast. Which is normally bitter for me, the barista was very kind and said If I needed more oatmilk or sweetner to let her know and she'll adjust the latte for me. She made it perfect and didn't have to adjust my iced "salted caramel Oatmilk latte" Pastry case was full of yummy options. Tried a slice of coffee cake which was served on an actual plate. (not a bag like Starbucks) It was moist and delicious. I recommend checkin' em out!

Vibe is SO cool! Salted maple latte was AMAZING!…read more Lovely menu, it is vegan/ vegetarian for a heads up. Great staff, good wifi, Definitely a good spot to work from home!

Excellent Chilaquiles!! We ordered the chilaquiles with green sauce which had a spicy kick. The…read morefood was perfection! So delicious. We also ordered the sweet potato fries. They were also delicious with a perfect amount of softness and crunch in all the right places. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance in the cafe is beautifully peaceful. The decor is culturally relevant and stunning. I will definitely be back.

I am not a coffee drinker and I only drink it when I am needing some energy. I had their summer…read moremoon coffee and it was perfect for me (I like mine on the sweeter side) and I get it every time I'm back in Houston!

Went through the drive thru and it was very fast with a line of 3 cars. Coffees pretty good, it's…read morenot too sweet, looked like a great area and enough seating inside for a place to catch up with friends. If I'm around I would get it again but wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Great service, nice tidy ambiance. The coffee surpassed my expectations which in all honesty is not…read moresaying much since I'm new to the whole home espresso making thing. Ive tried a few store bought beans for my espresso machine and It was never smooth and creamy as I wanted, but thanks to this hidden gem...my first cup of coffee of the 1836 espresso beans that the owner recommended was absolutely amazing and delicious. I will most certainly be back.

I tried the ground Costa Rican Tarrazu- Don Roberto coffee and it was Ahhhhhhmmmmaaazzzziiinnng…read more Mr. Steve is so helpful and knowledgeable whether you want a nutty medium roast or a bolder coffee. What a treasure this is in our area . If you are looking for somewhere to buy your coffee Vertere is the place to go !!!

I hadn't been here in years, but it's every bit as good as I remember! I came specifically for…read moretheir staples, the breakfast croissant sandwich and the breakfast tacos, and they did not disappoint. Both were fresh, flavorful, and absolutely worth the visit. I also tried the peach mango smoothie, which was perfectly refreshing. The carrot cake was decent, though it seemed like it might be outsourced. That said, the quality of the main food items more than makes up for it. The ambiance of the coffee shop is warm and inviting, and the customer service was excellent from start to finish. Overall, this spot still earns a solid five stars for its consistently great food and welcoming atmosphere!

Typically when I have a bad experience with a company, I improve my communication in the future and…read moreif all else fails I just pick another place. However, it is obvious that the person that started Barbarossa has a great vision, and we have been going since they were just about to open their second shop. The owner provides above average products yet sadly it is almost always ruined by the incompetence of the hired staff. So I will be sharing my experience today, as well as the pattern of the most baffling interactions I have had over the last year. Today, my partner ordered the breakfast bagel (this comes with avocado), I ordered a croissant with only eggs over hard (this doesn't come with avocado according to their menu). Also it is necessary to ask for eggs over hard otherwise the egg whites will be oozing off your croissant. And I mean this with full disrespect because while cooking is a skill that requires development. How. On. Earth. Do you serve someone a raw egg? It is clearly visible, you don't need a food thermometer, it might literally be the simplest thing to cook. You can practice at home for next to nothing! When you ask for eggs for hard here, they will be close to over medium if you're lucky. Today, since they put avocado on my partners bagel I guess they decided to just add it to mine because why not? Well why not is because it's not on the menu, and I did not ask for it and I'm paying for the item I asked for. Not your random remix. Additionally, every time I order, I make sure to specify I want my matcha UNSWEET. Every time they say "ma'am it doesn't come with sweetner" and I hold my tongue because I know well enough if I don't say that, they add SWEETNER. And since my husband ordered this morning and didn't say unsweet, my Matcha ended up sweet. Once? Fine. Twice? Everyone makes mistakes. It's a drink idc. But every single time unless the customer specifies? Are these people being trained? Do they have the capacity to be trained? And sure you might be thinking wow that's harsh. So I shall share a previous experience. I wanted to purchase a lanyard, we all know a lanyard is about 20 inches long right? Well I asked to buy a lanyard in the drive thru, I was told they didn't sell lanyards, not that they were out of stock. No according to this employee they don't sell them, never have. Mind you I had just seen it in the store a few days earlier. I'm not one to argue so I acted as if it were my mistake. A few days later I stopped inside to see if they had any left in store. They had several, I took it to the register and asked to purchase the lanyard. She said "you mean our dog leashes!" ........... I thought she was pulling a little joke. She wasn't. I'm sorry have you seen someone walk a dog? Have you ever seen a dog leash shorter than 2 feet? Have you ever seen a dog? She genuinely begins to argue with me because she can't find the button for dog leashes in the system. (DUH girl! Because the company you work at doesn't sell dog leashes. How do I know that and you don't?) The manager walked over and chose the LANYARD button to which this young lady says snarkily "oh I guess it is a lanyard". The manager looked bewildered at her and I thought surely he will now realize how lacking his staff is. However that wasn't the case. So I beg. Please train them. Fire them. Replace them with robots please. I don't care. I'm even happy to give them gentle instruction on how to do their job if you'll at least teach them not to talk back. Don't assume they know what a lanyard, or a croissant, or a cup is because it just might be to the failure of your company. Bonus: a lot of these kids seem to not know that the source of sugar is what they call "flavoring" :) If I don't want sugar, it feels like common sense that I don't want vanilla with sugar in it? Sincerely written as a person that supports smaller coffee shops in hopes that they succeed over chains.

Pistachio honey latte - 9.5/10 - $5.99 - I got this half sweet and it was perfectly flavorful and…read moredelicious. I loved the crunch added from the pistachios Dubai chocolate oat latte - 8.5/10 - $7.50 - This was really good, also loved the added pistachios in this but it didnt taste as chocolatey as i expected Tried one of the few coffee shops in the Houston area serving halal options and I wish they had a location near me They have halal pastry options and a lot of unique flavors and signature lattes. Theres also a drive-thru! Definitely recommend trying out!

I hate to leave this review because I've always had great experiences with Barbarossa Coffee,…read moreespecially at their Tomball location. That's exactly why this visit to the Spring location was so disappointing. When I first arrived, there was nobody at the register, which already set the tone for the visit. What should have been a quick stop then turned into over an hour. I ordered a smoothie and breakfast tacos, and even the smoothie took a while to come out. I finished the entire drink before my food even arrived. After about 30 minutes, I checked in with the staff and was told it was due to "miscommunication" and that someone was new, while the person who took my order was in the back on the phone. I had to repeat my order multiple times, specifically asking for no hot sauce and no salad. Despite that, after another 15 minutes, the tacos finally came out incorrect, with both hot sauce and a salad, and they were lukewarm, not hot. To make matters worse, the smoothie itself wasn't properly blended. What stood out most is that they weren't particularly busy, just a light morning crowd. I've been to the Tomball location when it was much busier, and the service there was still fast and attentive, which set a high expectation. Overall, the experience didn't match the premium pricing. I truly hope this location improves, but based on this visit, I wouldn't return to this one.

Enjoying a delicious break with my daughter. Quaint little out the way spot near Old Town Spring…read more * espresso tonic * mocha latte

This place is truly a hidden gem! I happened to drive by this coffee roastery on my way home from…read morework and decided to check it out, and I'm so glad I did. The shop has such a great atmosphere. Half of the space is a cozy coffee shop, while the other half is dedicated to roasting their beans in-house, which makes the experience feel even more special. I ordered the Honey Vanilla Iced Latte with oat milk, and my husband got the Caramel Iced Latte. Both drinks were absolutely amazing! You can really taste the quality of the beans, and it shows how much care goes into every cup. I also loved that most of their syrups are made in-house. Even watching them prepare matcha using a scale shows the level of precision and craftsmanship they put into their drinks. I also had the pleasure of meeting Chris, the owner, and Miguel, the barista. I recently bought an espresso machine and asked Chris for a few tips on pulling a great shot of espresso. He really knows his stuff and was incredibly helpful! I ended up buying a bag of their freshly roasted beans, and I can't wait to try them at home. If you're looking for exceptional coffee made with high-quality ingredients and genuinely passionate people, I highly recommend checking this place out. I'll definitely be becoming a regular!

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.