WOW is the only way to put into words the detail and amazing taste of the match drinks we received. The entire experience was fun and laid back from when we entered the shop It's a flower shop/drink machine and it gives those vibes when you walk in. Very warm and welcoming and the service was excellent from the conversation to the drink suggestions. The cost is around the same that you would spend at Starbucks but I always love supporting local businesses first if possible. We got the Calathea + Cream and it was by far the best matcha drink I've tasted. It was so nice and creamy, with a earthy taste in the middle, and the sweet strawberry taste to finish. If you're in the area of the square in downtown Denton I would definitely stop by and grab a drink to walk around with. It's definitely worth it and you won't regret it. read more

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I absolutely loved this place. The vibe is so cute and cozy, plants everywhere, bright, welcoming, and just a really good energy the moment you walk in. Now let me say this: I do NOT like matcha... or at least I thought I didn't. The strawberry lemonade matcha completely changed my mind. It was so well balanced, refreshing, and smooth--no bitterness at all. The drinks are high quality, thoughtfully made, and very reasonably priced for the portion and experience you get. The service was amazing too. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and made the experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about what they're serving and the people coming in. If you're into cute plant-filled spaces, great drinks, or even if you think you don't like matcha this place is 100% worth it. I'll definitely be back. read more

Calathea strawberry matcha was delicious, wish I had gotten a large. There was a bit of a wait, small shop but plants could use a little more tlc and better displays overall. Service was nice, will definitely come back the next time I'm in the area read more

We attended an event where The Brown Thumb was a vendor, WOW!! Will definitely be traveling all the way to Denton for a matcha now. I got the Ube, I told her what I like and she picked the perfect drink for me. Nutty and vanilla flavor. Hubby got a regular matcha and it was soooo good. So worth the money and drive! read more

The Brown Thumb - Ube matcha - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Denton, Texas

Great quality matcha and super friendly service! I've gone here around 3 times and every time the matcha and coffee has been great. I live 30 minutes away and make the commute because it's worth it! The vibes inside are really nice from the plants, the music, and the people. The menu offers a great variety and it's also a great price for the quality of the drink. I'm looking forward to trying more drinks as I am going to be in Denton more often! It is worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

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I haven't had a perfectly executed Macha in a while, but The Brown Thumb got it right! I was over in Denton and been had this place on my list for a while! Glad I remembered. This place is clean, cute, affordable and BLACK OWNED! Customer Service A1! Everyone smiled and made it pleasant to purchase here!!! Next time I'll grab a plant and try to keep it alive read more

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I visited today and arrived close to 10:45 AM. While trying to find parking I definitely noticed a line outside of the shop 45 minutes after they opened which I was expecting. Because the shop is pretty intimate and there was already a line inside. It did take a while to finally order so definitely give yourself some time when coming on the weekend especially after Keith Lee's review. When we arrived, we were greeted with a flowers then which was such a cute little moment. Folks passed along the menu for guests to look at. Quick tip, take a picture so you can pass along the menu for everyone on the line to take a look. I loved the variety of the Matcha options, especially the ones with Ube, pear and banana. The pear Matcha was very interesting to me because I find that that's super unique and I have not seen this at any place that serves Matcha in my existence. The cashier was super nice and friendly! I picked up the pistachio Matcha and the pear Matcha for my friend. I had a taste of the pear Matcha that my friend ordered and I found it to be super floral but Light. I think for somebody that does not like vanilla or a super sweet drink this might be the best option for you. Now for my pistachio Matcha I thought it was decent. I definitely make a better Matcha personally I found my drink to be a little cloudy and thought it could've done with more Matcha with the ratio in the 12 ounce drink. And I do wish the pistachio was not artificial and more homemade. Aside from that decent drink. This place is super busy on the weekend so please be prepared to wait. Some people are new to matcha so are definitely asking questions by the staff on their best options so be patient. I did learn that they're doing a plant swap so if you bring in canned goods you were able to swap for a plant at the shop which I think is such a neat idea. My critiques are that the ice melts really fast so it definitely changes the integrity of the drink in my opinion. Also, the cold foam that accompanied my pistachio Matcha disintegrated very quickly. I noticed when standing online that they pre-batch their cold foam and it's not put away in the fridge after sitting for a while, so this might be the reason. This is not shade, but a minor critique for the business so they could improve the quality of the drinks. I loved my experience. I didn't enjoy the long line and I thought my drinks were decent and nothing spectacular. Because this is all the way in Denton I would not make the trip from Dallas, but I could see this doing super well if not already in the area especially because I saw quite a few coffee shops. I'm not sure if they sell Matcha, but because of this cafés, unique offerings And niche I wish them much success!! read more

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Firstly- love this place REAL BAD. I love to support locally owned, and they make it easy when it's so good!!!! We've tried all the matchas- they have something for everyone. If you want a sweeter matcha (like me ) definitely try the banana one! If you want something not as sweet, the pistachio or pear are super good. The strawberry pothos lemonade is fire. Even with the lines as long as they have been- shout out Keith Lee- they went SO FAST. Definitely on par with the evil mermaid. And for the same or CHEAPER? I will be back OFTEN read more

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I went today at the recommendation of a friend seeing their info on TikTok! I got there just before they opened at 10am and there was already a line with about 7 people ahead of me. They opened right at 10am and we went in. A lot of plants are available for purchase. I got the snake plant and hoping I can keep it alive!! (Wish me luck, lol) I ordered the cookie butter flavored matcha (forgot exact name) and the one with strawberry. I loved the cookie butter one and my daughter loved hers as well. There was also another vendor in there selling treats/breads. Do pack your patience but it was worth it. I'll definitely go back. The staff was very friendly - and even told me if I needed help with the plant in the future to let them know. You may just hear from me! Hahaha read more

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Cutest little coffee shop in Denton! The workers were so kind and I loved the matcha options!! I will definitely be back and bring my whole family for SURE! Loved my matcha with banana cold foam read more

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They had a good vibe. The interior was fun, there was a variety of art and small potted plants for sale, and they host some interesting-looking events. There was a solid drink selection, with decent options considering I had three kids in tow. I was pretty excited they even had an ube latte! The flavor was not particularly strong though. Service was a bit slow, so don't pop in if you're in a hurry. This place is more of a solid "three," but I really want them to succeed. read more

WHERE DO I START⁉⁉‼‼ The following reflects my personal experience and opinion based on events that occurred while I leased and operated in this space. When I first took this location, the property had serious issues including holes in the walls and even raw sewage in the courtyard. I invested a great deal of time, effort, and money restoring the space -- repairing walls, installing lighting, repainting, and transforming the courtyard into something usable and beautiful. I worked extremely hard to build my business there and had only recently opened my doors when COVID created major financial challenges for many small businesses, including mine. During that time, the landlord ultimately decided not to give me the opportunity to continue operating in the space. The business that is now located there had previously visited while I was still there and asked questions about the space and the improvements that had been made. When I left the space, some of the fixtures and items I had purchased and installed remained there, and it appears that some of those items are still being used in the space today. It was heartbreaking to see years of sweat, investment, and care abandoned while I was still trying to get back on my feet after COVID. I'm not making personal accusations here -- I'm simply sharing the events as I experienced them. Others who were around during that time are aware of what happened. I also have documentation and photos from that time reflecting the condition of the space and the improvements that were made. I'm sharing this so other people AND small business owners understand my experience and can make informed decisions before investing heavily into improvements on a leased property‼ read more

A really great local shop with a pretty big matcha menu. But don't sleep on the plants there. They have rotating inventory at great prices. They also have events on weekends that you should check out read more

This place is the cutest! It's a wonderful place to take your friends or partner to enjoy yummy drinks, good music, and plants!! Service was amazing! read more

The Brown Thumb - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Denton, Texas

tried four drinks & two chocolate chip cookies from the brown thumb! the shop itself was adorable, employees were beyond kind, & everything we ordered was AMAZING! probably the best chocolate chip cookie i've had in years ! read more

The Brown Thumb - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Denton, Texas

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My first time at the shop & my first time trying matcha. It was so delicious. My only regret was not getting a bigger size. Friendly service. Will definitely be back. read more

Let me start off with the positives: The place is super cute! The matcha is great and good quality! The owner is so sweet! The plants are amazing and a really great place to do work some work or hang out. This place is really a hidden gem, with actual traditional matcha which is rare to find and I want them to succeed. Now for the not so positive. I've been here about three times and the workers there are very slow. Which I get sometimes it takes time to whip up the matcha. But one of the girls that works there still doesn't know the menu and I've been about 2-3 weeks apart. I just suggest more training or put up a copy of the menu on the wall where they make the drinks. That way the girl making the drinks doesn't keep coming up to the register to confirm what's in what drink. The girl at the register is nice but felt like she had to babysit the other girl while ringing people up. Which causes confusion and slow turn about. I would also suggest some sugar free options for the syrups being used for those who would love to have that option. But overall loved my drinks I've gotten from here. read more

Really wanted to love this little shop, but it just wasn't doing it for me. It took about 20 minutes to get my one drink. I think they were training somebody and maybe that's why it took so long, but there were customers that came in 15 mins after us and got their drinks sooner than we did. There was only one straw left when I finally got my drink and they were not individually wrapped. I gave the last straw to my friend and they told me they didn't have a spoon or anything else to mix my drink. I ordered a cookie butter matcha and after I got a straw somewhere else to mix it really just tasted like oat milk. I don't know how long the shop has been open for, but the shop itself was messy with a lot of scattered products and there was not a lot of organization in the store. The plants were also pretty pricey. Like I said I really wanted to love this spot but there were just too many things that left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

I found this place on Tik Tok and decided to stop by since I was in Denton for the day. The place is super cute, a little small with little seating, but I don't think the place has been open long. The matcha I had was delicious, but there was little to no ice in the drink so it was room temperature which made it slightly less enjoyable. The service was good and although they were busy, our drink came pretty quick. Overall, I will definitely return when I am in Denton. read more

I've been wanting to visit The Brown Thumb for ages and decided to stop by today while walking around the square. They happened to be having their first cutting swap, which was apparently a big hit! The place was PACKED! The community they've cultivated is superb, so welcoming and friendly. One of the cutting swap attendees offered me one of her cuttings to use during the swap since I didn't have one. So kind! I didn't get the name of the employee working behind the counter today, but he was incredibly friendly and charming. I believe I was greeted by the owner as well, who was as equally welcoming! Outside of the vendors attending the plant swap, The Brown Thumb has an excellent selection of plants that were well priced. Apparently the cutting/plant swap was a huge success, so there will be more to come. Highly recommend keeping a lookout for the next event as it was great to see so many new local shops I had never seen before. New favorite plant store! read more