We rolled into Lubbock on business, figured we'd fuel up with some coffee, and stumbled onto this…read moregroovy little joint. Good folks, great service, and coffee that'll put a little peace and love in your soul. We'll definitely be back. The bartender even drew a fancy little picture in the foam on my coffee. He kept sneaking looks over his shoulder at me, too. Maybe he somehow knew I'd sampled a couple of gummies earlier and was just watching the good vibes roll in, or maybe he figured an old blue collar hippie like me was liable to hug the espresso machine. Either way, the coffee was outta sight, man , so peace, love, and stop by for some fantastic coffee!

When we walked into Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters, the young lady who held the fort down was doing…read morejust that. She was friendly, fast, and efficient. She knew her stuff too! This coffee shop has its own drive-thru on the back of a large commercial building on the southwestern side of Lubbock, TX. The inside has high ceilings. Multiple seating arrangements scattered. Simple yet elegant decor with a clearcut palette of black, gold, brown, and ivory. The most vibrant item was the chalkboard sign with the new roasts and the WI-FI password. For our late afternoon dust storm road trip back home to New Mexico on February 17, 2026, my daughter opted for an iced cappuccino that was deliciously creamy and sweet to her liking. I wanted something much more impactful and caffeinated, so I settled on a Cortado which is basically a shot of espresso with as much steamed milk. It took a while for it to cool down, but it was some of the best espresso I have had in such a long while. I believe there is a second location on Salem Ave. This one closes early.

I pulled off the road with a serious quake, This place was…read morehandy, my bowels were at stake. The place was clean, and the water ran strong, The stall lock held tight, so nothing went wrong. The potty seat was clean, which is hard to beat, And plenty of butt paper hung next to the seat. I thanked my good fortune and sat myself down, Probably the best bathroom in all of this town. I'm giving this bathroom eight points out of ten, That's near a perfect review from this old man. I would've graded it higher, and I'd have given it a nod, But number on the stall wall wasn't Martha, it was Bob.

When I first started school at Texas Tech, I was looking for a good coffee shop to study and spend…read moremy time at. For a while, whenever I asked for recommendations, I was always told J&B Coffee. I went there for the first time in 2022 believing they would be the coffee that saved me and truly show me what West Texas coffee roasters and brewers have to offer. Oh buddy, I was wrong. I want to start by saying the atmosphere of J&B is incredible. Inside feels like a time capsule to the early 2000s coffee craze with their beverage menu written on a chalkboard, the brick and wood decor, the massive windows bringing natural light into the building, and the space being large and welcoming. There are a few areas to choose from at J&B which include the busy and social front space, the back room for focus and quiet, the upstairs conference room for group meetings, and the outdoor wrap around seating that is typically shaded for a nice afternoon chat. The staff is always very friendly especially with how slammed J&B seems to be on a frequent basis with a line usually reaching the door. Their aesthetic is extremely welcoming. It is like a mistrusting hug. A false sense of comfort before you actually get your beverages. Regardless of getting an espresso based beverage hot or iced, I think it is the worst coffee in Lubbock. I have gotten grounds in my coffee, burnt beans, and straight up unfinishable beverages from J&B, and it is disappointing every time. Last time I went, I tried the Sopapilla Latte which was their September Cause Drink featuring horchata powder, honey, and cinnamon, and it just did not do it for me again. My girlfriend and I went back to see if anything had improved, but our verdict remained the same which was not good. I was an officer in an organization at Tech and during our meetings one officer always suggested J&B. We would go biweekly and their beverages became so unbearable to me that I started exclusively ordering London Fogs to avoid espresso. They started recognizing me for ordering London Fogs frequently. Their pastries are usually pretty good. I have had banana nut bread and blueberry muffins from there that are excellent. They also have a kitchen where they serve sandwiches and other items that people seem to enjoy. I have not tried a meal there. My girlfriend told me she had to stop going to J&B because the smell was so putrid to her. She described it as a coffee smell that was not aromatic and warm but comparable to a coffee left on the counter with creamer in it until it reaches its lukewarm state of tragic existence. You could leave J&B in the evening and sometimes the glorious smell of cow dookie blowing in the wind like Bob Dylan would be comparable to being inside. It is like visiting that one buddy who swears he is not addicted to the broccoli and you throw your clothes in the washer and pray the smell leaves your cotton tees. I do like that they are open pretty late compared to the other heavy hitters in Lubbock. I was working on my graduate thesis and needed to get out of the house after many hours at the library, so I opted for J&B. It worked for that experience, but I ordered a tea. Another plus is their massive cork bulletin board which makes J&B a perfect hub for finding events in the community, clubs and organizations for the hoards of college kids stepping inside every week, and more like piano lessons or people needing someone to join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. They also host a lot of events from live music to trivia and comedy shows which is also pretty awesome. After this last visit, I finished my latte and found remaining grounds in my coffee. It was disappointing because their space deserves love for being a perfect hub of productivity, but they do not have the product to back it up. A lot of people I know do not go to J&B as their personal choice. Someone else always suggests it for a group project or meeting, and then you find out they only come for the J&B Arnold Palmer which leaves you choosing between the most mediocre espresso drink of your life. A triple bogey. I want to love J&B more, I really do, but it continues to haunt the residents of Lubbock and the students of Texas Tech. It welcomes you with a beautiful atmosphere then reveals itself to be a heel with its evil all along coffee. A wolf in sheep's clothing. A wolf in an apron, maybe? RIYL: Torturing your partners in a group project but loving a good atmosphere.

Very busy this morning, friendly staff working very hard, best to selection is small that yummy…read more. they are concentrated on making great coffee. We had hot lattes for here and ordered lattes to go and an iced tea. . Ambience here is very relaxed. Open space and clean. The art is beautiful.

I'm sitting at a 2.5 so I'll round up to 3…read more Pros: lots of tables and very nice baristas. Decent wifi Cons: coffee was not very good and the seats are uncomfy. Needed to ask to wifi as well instead of it being listed out I got the aspen latte and the apple cider off of the speciality menu. The seasonal menu doesn't have any prices which I also don't like. The aspen latte tasted very off. Maybe something was burnt like the maple syrup or the beans but it wasn't very good in my opinion. My boyfriend thought it was fine just too sweet so maybe it's just my personal preference. I actually liked the apple cider hot, but I wish they gave our drinks in mugs.

When I walk into a restaurant and see the bubbler drink dispensers, I get hyped because I know the…read morebeverage is going to crazy. HTeaO made that their entire business. I tell it how I see it. If you like tea and if you like fruit punch. This is a spot for you. I've never stepped foot or gone through an HTeaO drive-thru before but there's a first for everything. A small little shop with mostly drinks but also snacks and other things that 95% of people never buy. The process is simple: pick a cup size and fill it how you please. Have you ever been to a gas station before? It's really not that hard. I do wish they had like combination recommendations on the wall or something because I would HATE to make a combo that tastes like poo-poo, but luckily I survived that. Shoutout my lil tea. RIYL: Drinks? IDK it's flavored tea, what's not to like?

First time coming here, I was told the Tea is fantastic. Fantastic is the word, they have so many…read moreteas to choose from. There are mini cups there so you can try each tea flavor, my favorite is the cherry, wild berry and blueberry. When making my tea, I mixed five different flavors, wild berry, blueberry, watermelon, cherry and lemonade. The place is nice and clean, the employees are very friendly. If you are looking to have some sweet tea that tastes natural and not sugared tea, I would recommend coming here.

My daily coffee spot! I love that they have organic milk as an option. I personally don't drink…read moreflavored nor sugar coffee drinks, so I can't speak on their flavored things. Everyone is always super nice, and they have a life long customer!

Huge menu. I got two of the seasonal drinks, one was called Christmas day latte (hot) and another…read moreiced latte. Both were ridiculously too sweet which I should have seen coming. Large drinks but I lowkey got a huge headache after from the sugar. I couldn't finish this. They have lots of large tables with outlets but they are in a lobby that they share with a dance/zumba studio which means it can get pretty loud so many not ideal if you are taking meetings or need a quiet space. Overall maybe I just ordered wrong but not a bad place to get some work done.

This has been my favorite coffee shop for years! The coffee is amazing, the staff is so nice, and…read moreit's a cute little place to study or catch up with friends. My go to is an oat latte with 1/2 sweet of whatever seasonal syrup they have. They also have pastry's from a local shop that are yummy

Chill vibes …read more Terrific little coffee place. It's a must go to in Lubbock. You won't be disappointed!

I'm here in Lubbock, Tx for the first time and I need to get breakfast that wasn't going to break…read morethe bank. I went to this cool place that is in the West End mall. Waffles were good and the coffee was tasty. Everything was served promptly.

Overall Experience Came here with my girlfriend thinking…read morethis would be more of a specialty matcha spot. Overall it was an okay experience, just not what I expected. Drinks and Matcha This place feels more like a Starbucks than a true matcha café. The drinks they advertise are kind of strange, and they do not really highlight matcha. They mostly categorize it as green tea, which I think makes it difficult for people who are really into matcha. I tried the matcha and the café latte. Both were alright. Not the best I have had, but not bad either. Food I had the beef bulgogi burrito for breakfast. It was good, but smaller than what the photos on the menu showed, which felt falsely advertised. Service and Atmosphere Service was great. The girl handling my order was very friendly. Decent sized coffee shop inside a shopping outlet, and there were a lot of families when I went. I would recommend it as a quick stop if you want coffee, but not for someone who is really into matcha.

Always pleased with the drinks! Keeps me going when i work overnight shifts! I first found them…read morethrough my sister in Colorado and so happy to see them in Lubbock!

SO slow! Don't go if you don't have more than 30 minutes…read morehour to wait. Orders online and couldn't apply discounts. Disappointed.