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    Twotone

    4.6 (186 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Destiny F.

    My first time trying Two Tone Coffee and I'm honestly very torn with this review because the coffee itself was really good and clearly well made. You can tell they care about quality, and I absolutely understand why this place stays busy. That being said, the wait time was very long. I waited about 30 minutes from the time I ordered to actually receiving my coffee, and this was on a Wednesday around 10 a.m. I'm not sure if that's their normal flow, but it was packed. Thankfully I didn't have anywhere to be, because if you're stopping in before work or during a tight schedule, definitely plan ahead and expect a wait. The only real downside for me was the timing and ordering process. Spending close to $10 on one coffee plus waiting that long makes this feel more like an occasional treat rather than an everyday coffee run. I'll admit I may have been a little cranky from the wait, but I do think it's fair feedback. Overall though, my coffee was delicious, and because of that, I would absolutely give them another chance. Good things take time, I guess.

    Cool vibes inside!
    Elizabeth S.

    This place lived up to the hype! I've been watching the reviews through social media and was excited to be in the area for an errand today. There was parking around but I did have to drive around. I went on a Friday at noon and there was only a short line. Inside, most people were waiting for drinks and there were very much to go vibes. I don't think I would want to sit and chat inside due to how busy it was. However, it was very cool inside and the merch was cool as well! I got a seasonal cookie butter milk latte with maple cold foam and cookie pieces on top and it was delicious. It was pretty sweet but they have options that do not look as sweet for those who like a more traditional coffee taste. Service was quick and the workers were friendly, especially impressive considering how busy they all were! I will definitely be back.

    Jade
    Sasha D.

    The drinks here are so good but they lean very sweet and indulgent. Also be prepared to wait upwards of 30-40 min for your drink if you come anytime on a weekend or Friday. I've learned for the best experience is to stop on my way to work in the mornings on weekdays. But have yet to have a drink I didn't enjoy, the einspanner, jade, and corn specials were some of my faves.

    The Oki Oki Oki Oki Oki (left) and Jade (right)
    Kara M.

    OVERVIEW: Expensive drinks that could take you less than 5 mins. to consume, but worth it depending on if you don't mind spending nearly $10 for one. Service can be a little slow given how busy they get, and there's very little seating inside, so it's very much a grab and go type of setup. There's a pastry/snack menu but those also cost another $8-$10 so you can easily drop $20+ here for a quick breakfast. Overall we enjoyed what we ordered, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to revisit. FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - Sausage and cheese kolache (not pictured, 4/5): Good but not worth the $10+. - The Oki matcha (3.5/5): Creamy and smooth, but really nothing out of the ordinary good matcha. - Jade (4/5): Too sweet for my preference, but pandan flavor is good.

    Ube and pandan lattes
    Deborah N.

    Two-tone is very one-tone, or one-note! I was not impressed by this coffee shop at all. The hype was just that, "hype." Fell flat, one note and didn't really offer the same expectations or standards of what I look for in a coffee shop. So, yes. I am biased and I do have personal expectations of a coffee shop. I've been to enough to know that after getting to the front of the line and ordering my coffee, being told that a cup of coffee is another twenty minute wait, after having stood in line for half that time is already a red flag. My first visit, the line was out the door and then the wait for my coffee was an immediate walk out the door. I decided to give TwoTone one more chance. Went again the next weekend, and was still met with the same disappointment minus the 20 minute wait! The overall aesthetics, vibe, and ambiance doesn't really match my vibe. When you walk in, there are barely any places to sit. Two tops and a seating area on one wall is more of a "waiting area." There's always a line and a wait. They have all these staff members but somehow there's always a wait. The ambiance is cold, and uninviting. Very industrial and not cozy at all. On the other hand, it feels like a club for Gen Z'ers, with staff dressed with crop tops and no apron...idk just very informal and not really connecting with the patrons. Def does not give "community's vibes and screams casual. Now to the coffee: coffee is one note! They try to embellish the menu by adding all these Asian flavors, pandan, cafe su da, ube, and even an Einspanner, but there was nothing special about their ube latte. It def was not worth the hype, the wait, and the overall experience. Literally tasted loke ube cream with cheap coffee at a party. Def will not be returning here after all that I encountered. They really need to make more of an effort to connect with patrons and make their coffee shop more warm and inviting! And if you don't want patrons to stay and have a place to sit, move to an underground food hall where it's just a walk up vibe or open up at a park!

    The einspanner
    Jackeline R.

    Definitely a good stop! Had been hearing about their matcha for a while and finally decided to give it a try. Parking is very limited, seating is limited, and the menu is as well. Service was great! There was a mixup in our orders as someone took ours on accident and they quickly and politely fixed the issue! It was a rainy day so maybe that didn't help, but the shop itself seemed very dull, the drinks were good but I would probably only swing by again if in the area.

    That Purple Stuff & Einspanner
    Michelle C.

    We came around 12:55 pm on a Tuesday afternoon and they were already out of a few items including the Speculoos, Golden Kernel, and one of the matcha options. I really like the modern, minimalistic vibe here. Merch on the left and seating on the right (both high tops and benched seating along the wall). Ube cream layering was very light and airy but did take quite a lot of effort to mix with the viet coffee which was VERY strong. Ube flavor was very subtle but overall was a good blend. I found the service to be very quick and efficient, churning through the long list of orders they have pretty well. Update: I've been back a few time since my initial visit and the coffee is very consistent. I've tried different flavors each time and they have all been excellent. I completely understand the rave reviews. :)

    Amira J.

    If you're in Houston and love coffee, you have to check this place out. The baristas know wtf they're doing here. The drinks consistently taste the same. The streetwear aesthetic alone makes it stand out, but what really keeps me coming back is the quality of the drinks. Everything I've tried so far is 10/10! I can genuinely taste the difference. Their specialty flavors are so unique and actually well-balanced (not overly sweet like a lot of places). 10/10 recommend.

    That purple stuff & jade
    Kainat M.

    Great coffee that strong!! This is a popular coffee shop in Houston and I can see why! The coffee was very good! The foam on both drinks balanced out the coffee nicely. The jade had pandan cream and the purple stuff and Ube cream. It was pretty packed when we went and drink took a while to come out but understandable considering the line.

    Jade latte Pandan foam Espresso and milk
    Lindsey A.

    Inconvenient to get to and the doors are frosted on the front, making the entrance feel very unwelcoming. 5 people behind the bar, one person in line and nobody greets you when you walk in. When it was my turn to order, I said "good morning, how are you?" and she cut me off to ask what I wanted. There was nobody behind me and no offer to explain the very limited menu. I ordered an $8.00 jade latte and stepped off to wait. The drink was good, and the only reason for 3 stars. The vibes are very sterile, with concrete/black accents and limited seating, but no bar hand off area. This is really just giving new "cool guy/girl" mid day coffee shop. Probably great if you're ONLY looking for coffee to go. They don't have much by the way of food, and there's not much available seating to sit and enjoy.

    Aoi banana and einspanned
    Jess F.

    I've had Twotone on my bucket list for so long, and I finally got to visit! The shop was vibey and quite busy, without much seating or room to chat on the Sat morning I stopped by. If you come on a weekend, just be prepared for a 40 minute wait to get your coffee after you've ordered (noted from personal experience). I got the Aoi matcha (banana milk and matcha) with vanilla cold foam, which was absolutely delicious! Good amount of banana flavor, and a rich matcha taste as well. Maybe not as creamy of a matcha as I prefer, but was still a great drink. My friend got the einspanner, which was also delicious with a deep roasted flavor! We also tried the pandan coffee, which was beautiful and very strong in its pandan flavors. I think next time, I'll go for a coffee instead of a matcha. Ultimately, it was such a fun experience to try all their unique flavors and I can't wait to come back!

    Aoi Matcha (banana milk), Black Sesame Coffee
    Jenny L.

    Decided to get some coffee on a Saturday morning around 10AM and wow, this place was packed. There wasn't a long line to order, but a very long line to wait for your drink. It almost seemed like they were giving away drinks with how packed it was! I waited about 20-30 minutes for the drinks. I ordered the aoi matcha (with a vanilla cream top) and a black sesame espresso drink. I had kept my expectations low, but I was pleasantly surprised how great the drinks came out. I looooved the matcha! I usually don't prefer sweet drinks, but the banana milk and matcha combo was delightful! The black sesame flavor was subtle, and I wished it was stronger. I kept on coming back to the matcha, and I usually do not order matchas at coffee shops since I tend not to taste the flavor of matcha. But if you're going to order any drink here, I would go for the matcha drinks. I don't know if the vanilla cream top (for the matcha) was extra, but both drinks came out to be $17. Kind of odd to know they operate like a fancy restaurant with no prices on the menu, but it seems like that business model is doing well because people are willing to drop $$$ on a pick-me-up drink. Overall, I would come back!..... earlier to avoid the crowds.

    Calvin D.

    Great tasting coffee! Love the vibes at this coffee shop. Service was pretty quick. They even allowed me to switch my drink bc the one I ordered did not taste what I expected it to be. Love their ube cream drink. Would def come back

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