My go to place to wait for my kids. Great ambiance with outdoor seating too. Great coffee and…read moreservice. Too bad their cappuccino doesn't come in large size. Thanks guys! It's been a rough week so far. Appreciate your kindness

Womp womp. I love supporting local businesses especially if they are UH alumni. Sadly, The Nook…read moremissed their mark in their cafe downstairs. Picture it, Wednesday morning at 8:20 AM only one customer working on her laptop. I was the only customer in line, and the young lady working behind the counter did not acknowledge me for -2 minutes. She was walking back and forth behind the counter, but no "good morning" nor greeting nor "be with you in a minute." This is a cafe in the morning hours after all. I walked out and went to damn Starbucks instead. Ugh. After experiencing bad service upstairs a while back and now this experience tells me this establishment needs to better train their employees even if they are college students.

Great coffee spot for 2 reasons: - coffee is pretty darn…read moregood - outside seating layout rocks - great vibe Pretty good selection of pastries as well but make sure you come early hehe They also make crepes - brown sugar, butter, lime crepe is super yummy! The staff is very friendly and accommodating! We will be back!

Finally got around to trying Retrospect, and I loved it! This is a small, charming coffee spot that…read moreis window-service only--no indoor seating. However, they do have some outdoor seating and a super cute patio. It is the perfect place to sit outside and enjoy some coffee on a nice day. I ordered their seasonal Peppermint Bark latte and it was delicious--not bitter, but not overbearingly sweet either. The service was also quick and friendly, and there is plentiful parking in the connected lot, making the overall experience seamless. I'm excited to come back and try more menu items!

Absolutely incredible coffee shop. So glad we found this gem. The drinks were so delicious and high…read morequality.. the iced matcha with vanilla, and the flat white with cold foam on top were literally two of the best drinks I've ever had Love the ambiance, vibe, service, art, plants, everything. Great spot to relax, lots of tables to study or relax. Outdoor patio too. Two thumbs way up

I really wanted to like this place. I ordered a latte and felt the coffee was super acidic. Also,…read morethe service was just ok. There were 2-3 people in the back but only one barista working? And she was kinda short when taking my order and handing me my drink. Idk. I had higher expectations and this was a miss for me. IMO, a successful coffee shop needs to feel welcoming to get people to come back. Also, please look for ways to make your coffee less acidic. Dark and acidic is not it.

Great coffee and such a cool space! Enjoyed the Miel Rosada latte. Did not realize it was going to…read morebe matcha but actually really enjoyed it. Which surprised me! Also had the last mexicana latte which was excellent! Will definitely visit when in the area again! Tons of free parking.

Such a fun, creative little spot -- the kind of place you walk into and immediately know you're…read moregoing to stay longer than you planned. The vibe is lively but cozy, the coffee was amazing, and the staff was genuinely warm and welcoming. The tacos? SO good. I was personally heartbroken (okay, mildly devastated) that they sold out of the barbacoa so early in the morning -- which honestly just tells you how good it must be. I'll definitely be back to get my hands on one next time. In the meantime, the chorizo and egg breakfast taco absolutely delivered. The flour tortilla tasted fresh and authentic, soft with just the right chew. And the lemon cake? A total sleeper hit -- bright, moist, and the perfect sweet bite to finish everything

Friendly staff, but parking is horrible! The green apple slush was tasty but had a slight…read moreaftertaste. I didn't care for the Samosas they were dry and wasn't what I was expecting.

It's easily 700 degrees outside in Houston today so after walking around in third ward we popped…read moreover to ThirsTea for something cold to drink. On the corner of Scott and Elgin, ThirsTea was literally a cool breeze in the hot sun. Large windows made it bright but the awning kept it from being overbearingly hot as we perused the menu of drink options. They have milk tea, iced tea, chai, smoothies, slushies, rolled ice cream, and snacks. I got an iced pink chai latte made with oatmilk and cajun fries. The chai, pink due to a variation straight from India, was delicious. Smooth, not overly sweet, and refreshing. The fries were well seasoned and hot enough to make me do The Thing. You know the thing (hafhafhaf) you do when the food is too hot to eat immediately but too yummy to wait? Yeah, that thing. The woman who helped us was so sweet and attentive. This was the perfect stop on this hot day. I look forward to trying other things on the menu.

The interior is very cozy and community-centered, just like its mission. The furniture is very…read moreantique-like and there are couches, high chairs by the window, and small square tables. It would be really great for a study spot! The coffee menu has a good amount of specialty drinks. I got the pistachio latte, which is ground pistachio with cardamom, and I got it with vanilla syrup. Every first Tuesday of the month (don't quote me on this, check their instagram!) they have free drinks covered by Frost Bank, which is very nice. Lines can get long though so come quick, right at 8!

Doshi House is a popular coffee shop and cafe located on Emancipation Ave. I finally got the chance…read moreto stop by in the morning for a coffee before work and was surprised to find it almost completely full, many of the customers being students. Not quite sure what to expect, I was pleased to see that it's completely plant-based including the pastries and no extra plus charge for alternative milks (praise!) I ended up ordering their pistachio latte which had a really rich, bold espresso note and a sweet cardamom finish at the bottom of the cup. I would definitely get this again but might try to stir it before drinking for a more even flavor distribution. In terms of the setting, there's lots of small tables and couches to work and study with either a small group or alone. They also have a back patio with additional seating, board games, and even a printer which can be hard to find in this day and age. Overall the vibe is relaxed and casual. Finally, while I had to wait about 30 minutes to order and receive my drink, I had some time to watch their workflow and would offer some suggestions for improvement to speed up their service. The staff all clearly put a lot of care into preparing each drink and were doing the best they could to move quickly, but the layout of the back counter area is fairly inefficient. To start, the ice well for cold drinks is on the complete opposite side of the register away from their espresso machines. This added a lot of steps for the staff to prepare iced coffee drinks. Secondly, the straws were also quite a reach for the staff across the counter, also by the ice well. Finally, the order retrieval process is not the best. There are no names written on the cups and customers are sometimes in the bathroom or outside on the back patio when their order is ready. It can be hard for the staff to locate the right customer or if the drink gets left on the counter, it's hard to know what it is and who it is for. Overall, a pleasant (plant-based!) discovery but hoping they might consider a few steps (pun intended) to reduce the strain on their staff.

This was my second visit to Brass Tacks, I really enjoy the atmosphere and excellent customer…read moreservice. The only issue I experienced was with the Wi-Fi. The connection was inconsistent and would drop every 10 minutes, making it difficult to stay connected and get work done. I ended up having to use my personal hotspot to finish what I needed. Overall, it's a great coffee shop, but Improving the Wi-Fi reliability would make the experience even better.

This place was a nice place to hang out, date, or study. I got really nice chill vibes here…read more There's a bar inside, loft area for more seating, area in the back with some tables, tables outside, cubicles, and more tables spread out. They had so many drinks to choose from and some food. I liked the variety of things they had to offer and I think I even saw a window for people sitting outside to order at. I only tried a couple of drinks. The first one I tried was the matcha average mule and I guess if you like Moscow mules you would enjoy this. I didn't really find the matcha flavor strong or there at all. It had a lot of the lime flavor more than anything else. The other drink I tried was the pretty in pina which is basically a pina colada. That drink was my favorite amongst the two. It tasted like your classic pina colada. Service was also great I didn't have any issues.

I haven't had the breakfast tacos here, but I've tasted their Cookies and Cream Ube cookies and…read moreit's so delicious! I do have a sweet tooth though, so it might be too sweet for some others, but I thought it pairs very well with their Honey Vanilla Latte or their other lattes. The service has been profoundly outstanding with their customers and I've noticed they're accommodating and joking with their customers. I've seen people of all ages at this establishment - students, couples, and people of all ages and ethnicities. It feels like a good spot to just get either a coffee or an alcoholic beverage and sit outside to enjoy the sunsets of Houston. It's also a very bike-able location if you live close in the neighborhood which makes it feel like a cute hole in the wall kinda vibe!

CoffeeTrend is a cozy cafe with an unassuming exterior, a hole-in-the-wall vibe; it'd be easy to…read moremiss if you're walking by. The parking situation isn't ideal, and seating is a bit limited (there is outdoor seating, however), but the nearby views are a huge plus! I also liked how they had a book table sectioned off where customers could borrow books. I ordered the Iced Pistachio Vanilla latte with oat milk so that I could catch up on work for finals. Overall, it was a tasty drink, but I wish the pistachio/nutty flavor had been a bit more prominent, and it felt more like a regular vanilla latte. Compared to other coffee shops, the prices here were reasonable given the size of the cup, so kudos for that, especially in this economy... CoffeeTrend also serves cocktails, which is another neat feature about this place. :)

Great for studying, lots of outlets and WiFi (pwd comes with your receipt)…read more Cute ambiance. They don't have almond milk for coffee tho! Friendly staff. And they carry a lot of pop up bakery items. It's very loud in general just fyi, might not be the best spot for first date. I love their citrus iced americano, so refreshing and not overtly sweet, been here a few times and it's my go to order. Parking spot is tight and limited so just be aware.

I love Un Caffe! The shop is very cute, decorated with nice coffee-related books and posters. The…read moredrinks are creative and some are Asian-inspired, with options like black sesame and miso lattes, as well as an assortment of matchas with interesting mixes like banana/strawberry milk. I highly recommend the black sesame latte with espresso and their classic lattes, or matcha einspanner. Though it can get crowded and hard to find a seat because many people come to study, you might be lucky enough to find one! They have little tables for 2 people, counter seating where you're in front of the baristas, and long table seating where you may sit next to some strangers as you work! The service is incredibly friendly and quick as well, and it's always a comfort to come here. If you are looking for a cozy, quiet ambiance cafe with solid, consistent coffee, come to Un Caffe!