Black Hole is one of my favorite spots in Houston. The coffee is so good and it's the perfect environment for studying, reading, or catching up with others. The baristas are always super nice. The establishment is clean and has a indoor/outdoor seating, outlets, and restrooms available. Parking can sometimes be limited. Before work, I'd often get an iced dirty chai. Their espresso is so delicious and pairs well with the chai flavor. Now, whenever I'm back in Houston, I like to get either a cubano or an iced cajeta latte. During this visit, I got an iced cajeta latte less sweet. Such a perfect dessert coffee that actually wakes you up too. My affinity for Black Hole Coffee isn't just nostalgic (since I previously came here to study and for prework pick-me-ups), but the coffee is always great. I'll always make time to stop by when I'm in Houston! read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Iced cajeta latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cute little coffee shop that's good for grab-and-gos or a short stay. They do offer WiFi, though it's time-limited I believe.. Service was efficient, but the guy behind the counter wasn't too friendly. Parking can also be a bit of a challenge with the on-site lot being pretty tight, so street parking may be your best bet. There's a mix of couches, chairs, and tables inside, plus a small patio if the weather's nice. I stopped by with a friend on a cold Sunday morning in December, and the indoor seating was pretty full with a mix of people working and casual conversations. There's only one barista, but things still moved along pretty quickly The interior has an eclectic, artsy vibe with some interesting vintage decor.. it almost feels like hanging out in a hipster record store. I liked that they offer dairy-free milk options and I tried their golden latte. It had a strong turmeric flavor, but it wasn't bad. Overall, a solid coffee stop if you're in the area, especially good for small groups or one-on-ones. read more

Black Hole Coffee House - interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Simple coffee shop with plenty of seating. Lots of people working and chatting. I got the matcha latte. It had good matcha flavor. No fancy drinks here. Good place for a quick drink and hangout. read more

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Love this place but I've been there twice lately and there's not an ounce of air conditioning inside. Not sure how that's even possible in this 100-degree Houston heat. However iced coffee is always great! read more

Came here a few months ago with a friend to meet and study together. It was on a thursday afternoon so it wasnt really packed around 5pm and we found a table on the side to sit as to not disturb others too much with our conversations. We each ordered a coffee and talked while we waited for our coffees to come out. There was only 1 Barista working at the time so he was servicing the register and the drinks at the same time so it took a minute but everything tasted great! Id come back here to study and hang out casually. Lots of others were there with their laptops as well doing their work or meeting with others. There was 1 table of people playing games together. Great atmosphere and place to hang. Probably too small for large groups of 6+ but probably could move some chairs and tables together to make room! read more

I like that this place is open relatively late and there's a good amount of seating if you need to do work or meet up with a friend. Good cold brew. Kind of dimmer lighting inside read more

Competent 3.5 - Cappuccino. Strong 2.5 - Latte, Vanilla, Hot. 2.9 - Scone, Blueberry read more

Coffee is great. Nice seating area inside, does have outside seating as well. Definitely will be back! read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Literally situated in a residential neighborhood, so parking took a bit but a really solid coffee spot with a great selection and warm vibes. My kid was at camp at nearby St. Thomas University, so I went to days in a row. First time, I saw a space for Coconut Tres Leches, but they were out. Second time, also out...until 30 minutes into our visit, they brought some out. Really good (and this was after a very satisfying piece of coffee cake). Worth visiting if you're around. read more

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Literally everytime I've been here the baristas are rude and douchey. The coffee is either burnt or pure sugar.. not the vibe. Sorry, adapt or lose customers read more

Decided to try out this place bc I was in the area. I got an iced latte with cardamom syrup. It was good, but nothing super special. There's very dim lighting in here, so if you don't like that kind of environment I probably wouldn't come here to study. Service was good! read more

Got the toffee nut latte with oat milk and warm. Enjoyed it, it was sweet but not overly sweet and had a unique flavor profile. Lots of syrup options to customize your lattes + bakery items. A decent amount of seating as well and the ambiance is super cool. read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Black Hole is yet another shop we had to try on a late Saturday morning. My partner and I stopped in around 11am. We parked on the side street because the lot was full, however there seem to be plenty of free spots on street should that happen when you arrive. At that time of day, there were a few open couches and chairs but the patio was occupied and there was a steady stream of folks coming in to order and take out. The interior is an eclectic vibe of mix and match vintage furniture, pop art, colorful framed posters and images, and lots of sunlight. Overall, the decor gave us a comforting feeling without any pretentiousness. There is a large menu board that clearly displays all of their options including a large collection of syrups like pistachio, lavender, and macadamia. Note there was a sign on the register that said they are cashless. We tried a chai latte and the golden latte respectively and both earned high marks fro me. The chai latte had a strong chai flavor, a nice balance of sweetness, and didn't taste artificial. I also enjoyed the contrast the golden latte provided with its pronounced turmeric flavor and earthy richness. Two things that lead me to rate them a 4 instead of a 5 were (1) the service wasn't spectacular and (2) they have kind of an odd Wi-Fi setup where you only get access for 1hr based on your individual receipt. It seems like a popular spot for meeting friends or working, so I can't fault them too much. But at the same time, I haven't seen this at other shops in the area. Additionally, I've personally felt more welcome when ordering and enjoying my drink at other coffee spots. My recommendation would be to grab and go if you live nearby or are visiting the area. You can enjoy these lattes and other drinks without worrying about the time limit or possible cold service. read more

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Tried the iced vanilla latte and noticed real vanilla specks settled at the bottom, which looked promising. Unfortunately, it wasnt very sweet, and both the vanilla and espresso flavors were quite subtle. read more

Stumbled upon this spot while in the area and needed some coffee. Smaller with a good balance of lounge seating with some outdoor seating. Wall art and bright walls completed the vibe. They do offer desserts, pastries and some light breakfast items and sandwiches. A Taco truck is available around lunch hours during the week. Happy Hour (3-7) for coffee, beer and wine is a nice touch. My Oat Milk Cappucino was strong and tasty. Service was quick and engaged. solid coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. read more

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Very good Cubano and excellent Golden Latte, (think turmeric and ginger). Very eclectic inside, but could use some upkeep. Grumpy staff while ordering. Maybe he needs some good coffee. read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great bohemian vibe. Plenty of comfortable seating and eclectic mix of people. Coffee is excellent and reasonably priced. A fun place to work, study, or hang out read more

Was a bit disappointed. Went in for a coffee. Asked for a drip coffee, which is three dollars. I did ask for coconut milk ...Got charged for a latte which was six dollars. If they really need the $3 that much they should have it. Consider a donation and loss of my business forever being a Neighbourhood person. read more

We were visiting friends and saw this coffee house next door. Glad we did. It's got great people with great drinks. I usually get a hot cappuccino wit' 2 splendas to test the waters but if you buy a bag of beans they give you a free cup of that coffee, it was very good. When I got the beans home I ground some and shared a cup with my wife. Very good. Fair trade. organic and kosher. The bag had lots of info which i like. They even had a roast date. I bought a bag of Big Bend Coffee Roaster's Big Blend...roasted in Marfa. My wife got, shared and enjoyed an iced mocha coconut coffee concoction....it was very good. We will be back for more drinks and goodies and beans. I scored and obliterated a large peanut butter cookie 'cause i was feeling a tad hangry....it it the spot. read more

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Good coffee and great cookies. Service was great. Great little neighborhood place to get coffee. read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Molasses and oatmeal raisin cookies. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Overrated expensive and poor service . Stood in line with just one person ahead of me and the barista kept chattering with thus customer about her gf without any consideration . Ordered flat while barely a 4 oz drink got 4.5$ and while she swooshed the tablet in front of me she said tap and tip! Lol. Ambience by itself is nice , big place but really overrated read more

Black Hole Coffee House - My itty bitty flat white - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

There is a ton of seating and the decoration is really cool! I used to love the cajeta latte, but on my most recent trip, it tasted just like my husband's plain latte. The line moved pretty quickly, because the baristas are pretty direct and to the point. The molasses cookie was delicious! Parking can be difficult but it's worth a try! read more

So I came to try and do some work ok a Saturday morning/afternoon and this was part of my explore Houston coffee shops plan. It was a spacious and fairly empty spot with quite a bit of seating and outlets to stay charged. Sadly, it wasn't my favorite spot and their wifi policy seems counterintuitive for a coffeeshop to work at. The wifi is "free" with purchase and lasts for an hour so if you plan to stay here for a while, I guess space out your purchases. However, I tried their golden latte and was not impressed. It tasted like they just used dry spices and put it in milk so it got really gritty. They do have happy hour for beer and wine though so maybe it's not intended to be a study spot but they do have a nice space and set up for it. read more

I've never had an experience where a coffee was so bad that I asked to switch it for something else--until I visited Black Hole Coffee. I ordered a drink that tasted completely burnt, and when I politely asked to swap it for something else (not even asking for a refund), I was flat-out told no. After paying a premium for coffee, I at least expect some level of customer service. Instead, I had to pour the entire drink out--a total waste of money. Truly the first time this has ever happened to me, and I will never be returning. If you value good coffee and good service, run, don't walk, away from this place. read more

Immediately upon walking in, the decor and atmosphere was a step up from many coffee shops. The good vibes that the decor set led me to be a bit disappointed by the service. There were two employees. One was friendly, I suppose, but the other seemed a bit more cold and closed off. He made eye contact with me, took a sip of his drink, then walked away before taking my order. His vibes weren't the most welcoming. The food and coffee were great! I got an iced vanilla latte, and it was definitely one of the better iced lattes I've had. I had the mozzarella sandwich, and it was quite flavorful. The bread was kind of hard, but that was easy to look past. I was also surprised that they didn't heat it up, and it was served cold, but that may have been a misguided expectation. I enjoyed it, regardless. Side note: my friend was offered a banana or chips to go with their sandwich, but I was not. So I don't know what the standard is with that. Overall, I wouldn't mind going back! read more

Can I do a review each day of this month? I'm going for it. Nothing to do with Black Hole Coffee House, but here we are. Andy! He was the barista preparing the drinks and taking the orders. He was very personable, and customer-focused. He asked me my name and expressed hopefully he'll see me again next week. Well just for that, I'll be back Andy. There were a few customers that were clearly frequent flyers and to me that speaks volumes. There was one customer who shared her go to drinks with me and also stated you can't go wrong here. Friendly people. Kind people. The inside has a plethora of seating options, so I imagine people are able to get lots of studying/reading/work done. I'll be returning. And yes the coffee was delicious. Oh, and a customer stated that stay open late also- very helpful. Ohhhh and there's beer, wine, and a happy hour! Come on now. See y'all again, soon. read more

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Best iced caramel latte I've ever had! Starbucks who?? The service was quick and loved the vibe of small groups socializing on a Saturday morning. As a heads up, they are cashless. Bonus: there was a taco truck in the parking lot the morning I came. read more

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The Interior was very nice and stylish. But my favorite thing there is the hot chocolate! It was creamy also had the best milk and had the perfect sugar amount! I recommend because this might be the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted. read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's is a great place to work/study from because they have plenty of tables and some plugs! I had the iced lavender latte and it was pretty good. They also have free parking in front of the establishment! read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Got a matcha latte. The latte was not good and went up to the counter to switch it out for something else. The barista proceeds to immediately dump out the drink and ask in an inconvenience manner what else I want. Maybe make the drink right the first time and not give me attitude. The service both times I have been here is off putting and not welcoming. read more

Buy a drink to use WiFi for an hour and then you buy another one to keep the WiFi after it expires. Personally a hard pass for me if I'd know this. Spreading awareness to whoever looking for a coffee shop to work at. Also table the size of my laptop. Man this place is legit one of the worst I have been to read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Haven't been here in a long while. Looks like much of the furniture has been updated with new, yet still with the mid century vibe. Other changes is the handicap parking dab smack in front and the WIFI internet has changed...Probably for the better No longer can you get unlimited Wi-Fi. It's 2 hours with a purchase. I think it will cut down on the campers who fill the place and slow the Wi-Fi down for the deserving like me. If you plan to stay there be sure to ask for a cup/mug instead of the paper cups. It makes your coffee taste and look better. read more

Quirky, fun and Delicious! Service is always great and the funky vibe is great. Try the PB cookies!

I love this place! I used to come spend the day here eating delicious scones and muffins while I self caffinated my way through college.

Updating from my previous 3.5 to 3 stars due to the rude service. I ordered a drink, they got it wrong, and when I was confirming the drink they called out and said I asked for a different flavored latte, the guy who took my order responded in SUCH a rude tone as if it was my fault or that I was wrong. I just accepted the wrong order, but likely won't be returning any time soon. Advice: don't work at a coffee shop as a barista or catering to customers if you have a crappy attitude and are clearly not a people person. read more

The coffee is good & they have a couple snacks to go with. Also some small lunches & snack packs. But the service is passive aggressive. I had an encounter in which i asked for a red glass of wine & was only filled up mid way. I brought it to their attention in which they said "you get what we pour" in which clearly it was not a FULL glass. & I have ordered a glass before in which it has always been filled to the top. There as been another instance in which I was given a plastic cup & I asked for a glass cup (due to it being windy outside) & was told by the same person "no because you're boyfriend comes in coughing" In which shocked me because (I don't even have a partner lol) & secondly who are they to define if a friend of mine is sick or not due to a mild cough. I am a nurse myself & I took it to offense to be denied a glass cup due to another persons actions in which firstly they were not sick & I found it unnecessary to explain as to why they are not. Overall the coffee & place is great for a study & socialize location But one of the workers may be a bit judgmental. read more

Nice location and ambience for the most part, I like the music they play, there's plenty of room in the space, the employees are not all that friendly in the customer service is adequate at best, read more

Been here twice and haven't been disappointed yet. The variety of coffees have good flavor and the place has comfortable seating arrangements with sofas as well as the typical chairs. Great place for a morning pick me up. read more

Decided to walk over while in Houston visiting since I was on a mission to hit as many local coffee shops as possible. Glad I came here. The dirty chai here is smooth and I added Toffee Nut syrup. A little birdie told me their syrups are made in house and let's just say this syrup tastes like love lives here. I also picked up an oatmeal raisin cookie which is baked like it has a lot of butter ... what's better than that? They have some grab and go sandwiches in the case and had a few vegan food options when I stopped by. I'll definitely be back next time im in Houston. read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Dirty Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Delicious and interesting coffees! I loved how nice the baristas are here. The seating is much more spacious, comfortable, and fun than lamo starbucks! read more

Black Hole Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas