This Black Rock Coffee Bar location is one of the newest in the Greater Houston area and has plenty…read moreof parking whilst neighbored in a busy strip plaza. The drive thru proves efficient as early as 5:30am and even during the afternoon hours when I've stopped by. With plenty of coffee based beverages on their menu, Black Rock also offers a variety of other drinks like teas, lemonades, energy drinks, sodas, and smoothies. They've got a kid's menu for "lil rockers" so your little one can enjoy too. The coffee drinks and chillers I've tried a handful of times were well balanced and great as a morning eye-opener or afternoon pick-me-up. I'll be swinging by this spot whenever close by to enjoy a dose of caffeine.

We usually get great drinks at this location. Today was no exception. They must be at the far end…read moreof the supply chain because the last 3 visits they were completely out of coffee beans. You can get kcups but no beans, ground or otherwise. The whole national chain had a t shirt give away a while back.....you guessed it....this location had none.

DEFINITELY A PRECIOUS GEM FOR VEGETARIAN FOOD!…read more First of all, I fall in love with the poetic name of the restaurant. Speaking of the name has already delivered calmness, stillness and clarity. In Houston, it's not easy to find an authentic vegetarian restaurant. So my friend and I decided to drive from Cypress to Water Drop Teahouse. Water Drop Teahouse is much like a small, quiet canteen located in a temple. You can park outside and walk in slowly. And enjoy the serenity of the garden. We came by lunch. The tables were almost occupied yet the ambiance was calm and quiet. The food we ordered was great, fresh. They tasted so good. Our favorite was the 6-item appetizer and we ended up ordered 2 big plates. Jadeite Fried Rice was very impressive to me. The tea was served in a very nice, inviting pot. We finished our lunch with 2 petite mochi desserts, filled with red bean and taro. The outer skin layer was soft and the fill-in was on point. ( The red bean was sweeter than the taro one, to my palate.) The service here was warm-welcoming. Helping us and serving the food were volunteers and they helped us with kindness and patience. My memory is still lingered with the arts of gentleness, not only in food but also the human connection I experienced here with the volunteers/helpers. I fall in love with Water Drop Teahouse. Best, Chloe

Really unique spot! Found it from some reel in Instagram of 'unique Houston spots'. It's definitely…read moreoutside of the usual stomping grounds for me (outside of the loop) but worth the drive. It's in a Buddhist temple, and it is extremely calming inside. There were people doing tai chi inside of the building, and the gardens were lovely. The food was great! We got the pot stickers. I got a berry drink and my husband got hibiscus tea. Great spot!

Finally found a great specialty coffee shop next to my house…read more I think they are a multi-roaster shop. Today, they had an Ethiopian bean from Mad Lab and a Peruvian bean from Gloom. Ambiance: looks like a place where people go to study and do quiet work Service: very friendly

This is one of my favorite coffee places in Sugar Land. The shop is super cute and set up for…read morepeople to stay awhile. The staff is always helpful. Only downside is that parking is challenging with many spots in the tiny lot reserved for other establishments. Many park on the side street or the Keeper's parking lot and walk over. Give it a try - it's very unique. I love the Kenny's Cappuccino in hot or cold weather!

Got my drinks super fast, and the waiter was very helpful with helping me figure out what I'd like…read moreon my first time trying this place. We got a banana matcha and madeleine latte. I liked the coffee a lot, but the matcha was too sweet for my liking. If you like your matcha sweet, this would be great for you though! It still had a good matcha flavor. Not too crowded on a Friday morning

Matcha oat latte w/dulce de leche - 9.5/10 - Great for sweet matcha drinkers and flavors were…read morestrong, the oatmilk made it so creamy Almond croissant oat latte - 9/10 - Soo good and creamy, quality of their espresso is and i loved the flavor of this Chicken panini - 10/10 - Best panini ive had, packed with flavor and peppers Egg and cheese croissant - 9/10 - Croissant was fresh as they get their croissants from a local baker, really enjoyed this Ive always had a great experience going to Alpha and Justspresso. There are sooo many options on their menu - coffee, shakes, faloodas, burgers, tacos, desi snacks... and i love that everything has so much flavor and quality. They have multiple locations and I definitely recommend trying!!

What a lovely craft coffee shop! I came here on a Saturday afternoon to meet a friend and spend a…read morefew hours studying together. The café has a warm, inviting atmosphere with plenty of seating and an abundance of electrical outlets, making it an excellent place to work, study, or catch up with friends. The music was soft and relaxing, creating a cozy environment without being distracting. Although there was a steady stream of customers throughout our visit and every table was occupied, the café never felt overwhelmingly loud. Despite being busy, the noise level remained low enough that we could comfortably hold a conversation and focus on studying. They offer a great selection of specialty coffee drinks, teas, pastries, and sandwiches. A word of caution for anyone with celiac disease or who is highly sensitive to gluten: the pastry and sandwich selections are not gluten-free, so options are quite limited. However, I appreciated that they offer several non-dairy milk alternatives, making it easy to customize beverages for those with dairy allergies or preferences. One thing that really sets this coffee shop apart is its house-made syrups. I didn't try one during this visit, but they sound like a specialty worth coming back for. I ordered a matcha latte made with almond milk, which had a pleasant, earthy Japanese matcha flavor. It wasn't sweetened, so I added a packet of stevia. Next time, I'd love to try one of their house-made syrups instead to add a touch of sweetness and experience one of their signature flavors. Overall, this is a charming neighborhood coffee shop with a welcoming atmosphere, quality drinks, and an ideal setting for studying, working remotely, or enjoying a relaxed afternoon with friends.

Upscale coffee place. Really cute. Great to meet and greet, or just sit and work…read more Their soft music is not too loud so you can enjoy without getting distracted. Friendly staff. Good choices of food. They do have empanadas with egg in it for vegetarians - so if u r a vegan- avoid it. I got a decaf cappuccino. It was perfect. It comes without sugar so had to take all the pics before I messed up the design the guy took so painstakingly made on it... A lot of floating crowd was in and out while I was there. Its pretty popular called the Township Square Shopping Plaza. Its located in a strip mall with plenty of other stores around hence plenty of parking. Also, an interesting thing to note- most customers were women / girls Maybe because of the pink cups .... I don't know... its just something that made me curious... many were working, others -event planning, just sitting and enjoying a bfast, a mother daughter group, siblings .... I for one was definitely attracted to the pink cup and decided to visit again with my girl- friends....so....

I was recommended MTea because I was looking for a nice place to study at and wanted a yummy drink…read moreto sip on. The Thai Green Tea was very delicious. The tea comes very sweet if you order it as it is, so I found that ordering the drink with half sugar was the perfect balance of sweetness while not distracting from the tea flavor. I liked how creamy the tea was, and appreciated how it wasn't watery and diluted. The avocado smoothie was very dense but still tasty also. Spent a good 4 hours here studying and had no complaints. Wifi was stable and the seats were comfy. There was plenty of seating even on a weekend and almost every seat was near an outlet. There were a lot of students there studying so the environment is pretty quiet. If you are in the area and want to study or grab a flavorful drink, stop by and order a Thai Green Tea. 9/10!

I went back to MTea for the first time in maybe 8 years or so. It was my first time seeing the new…read morespace since they moved within the same plaza. It's a lot more spacious with nice seating options. They've also expanded their menu a lot with lots of drink options and snack/dessert options. I got the rose lychee green tea which comes with little lychee chunks on the bottom. At 75% sweet I'd say it was a good amount of sweetness for my preference. I'd come back just because they have lots of interesting flavor options that I'd be curious to try. Pricing is pretty standard these days with a drink coming out to around $6-$7.

the cutest coffee shop that will make you feel like you're in a movie. Outside and inside seating…read moreavailable.

My friend had me pick up coffee and breakfast here while we were in the area. It has been on my…read morelist to check out. I got there right at Saturday opening & a customer was already there studying/working. The brick wall and forest wall mural with indoor dim lighting gave a cool and chill cafe vibe. The employee was welcoming and friendly while I made my final order decision. I got the matcha latte with oat milk (vanilla syrup is used) & jalapeño sausage & cheese kolache. My friend got a Texas latte & sausage breakfast sandwich. My friend said the latte was energizing & the sandwich was perfectly filling. My matcha latte was little too sweet and creamy for me so I'll probably just need to make little adjustments for my preference next time like almond milk and less syrup. The kolache was a very good serving size and only wish I had a stronger jalapeño taste. We definitely need to come back for another visit soon!

Visiting around Sugar Land area, super cool place. The coffee shop setting has a Japanese style…read moreminimalist and clean. The coffee was delicious. We order a pour over cup and it was fantastic you can really tasty the notes of the beans. Service was good, friendly and quick. A lot of parking space and outdoor seating is available.

I was on my way to meet up with some friends in Sugar Land one Sunday morning and I figured I…read moreshould try some local coffee. This spot came recommended, so, I figured I would check it out The coffee shop is tucked away behind some office buildings and situated just outside a residential area. The exterior is nothing flashy, but as I walked up I noticed several people enjoying their coffee outside and enjoying the beautiful Houston Spring weather The exterior was chic and cozy. There is a variety of coffee types to try a you can order beans, merch, and other coffee items to the right when you walk in. There's also a space in the back with machinery where they most likely do much of the coffee prep work and R&D. The order counter is simplistic, clean, and almost futuristic in vibe. There is plenty of indoor seating, but there were a bunch of people dining in and it made me feel a bit claustrophobic with most tables full, a bit of a line, and people waiting on their order. It's not a huge space, and I wish I could have seen it more empty an chill. Either way it's probably a great place to study or have a meet up with a friend or two You can order pretty much any classic coffee drink or some of their signature offerings. For coffee lovers you will find a variety of beans and options to order from the Brew Bar menu. They have hot, iced, sweet, and coffee-forward drinks. There's also plenty of pastries or bites you can order. There are small menus at the front of the line and no big menu at or behind the register. Their website doesn't provide an easy way of locating their menu so I had to wait until I was towards the front of the line to get a menu, and that is a pet peeve of mine, because then I feel rushed to order The staff were fine. Not overly friendly or pleasant. I would say everyone was professional and focused. I will say I only ordered a flat white and it took longer (probably twice as long or more) than any other coffee spot I've been to. While that would irk me slightly as I was in a rush, I'm torn on this place because it truly was some of the best coffee I've ever had. Their portions aren't very big, but the flavor will satisfy your tastebuds Some tips: See if you can grab a little menu from the front to bring with you to the back of the line. Again, I only tried the flat white, and I'm a huge flat white fan... this is probably my favorite one in the Houston area Cheers!!

Really enjoyed my visit here. They have plenty of seating, I even saw a group playing a board game…read morewhile we were there which really added to the welcoming atmosphere. There are so many drink options to choose from! I tried the ube matcha latte and it was delicious. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the Thai tea and some of the other menu items. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting, making it the perfect spot to sit and catch up with a friend. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

First time stopping by this place prior to grabbing our food next by…read more Drink: peachy strawberry fruit tea with strawberry boba, 50% half sweet with regular ice 3/5. Drink taste like syrup water with pieces of fruits floating on top, zero percent taste of tea. Pretty disappointing esp this is my first time trying. I'm not sure if it makes sense to taste that sweet even though it's half sweet request in anticipation of strawberry boba. Service: 3 stars for their kind service and sweet recommendation of popular drinks. We came near closing time 8:30 pm and the place is still full of people from study groups to late night couple outing. However, it took 3 people to make about 10 drinks in 20 min wait time is not very efficient. There are 10 drinks before my order and the staffs took about almost half an hour to make is not very efficient in comparison to busier establishments in Chinatown. Ambience: lots of table occupied by study book worms utilizing WiFi. Nothing wrong, just feel like we cannot speak loud or enjoy our conversation without feeling disruptive. Overall, I might come by if I'm in the area to maybe give it a second try.

Went on a whim for coffee and wanted to try something new, I was absolutely mind blown!!…read more I got the Iced Pistachio Latte with 1% milk -- don't be fooled it was still amazing. Yes it's not as creamy as regular milk but I wanted something between specialty coffee and light so it did the trick but of course you can go default. It's also one of their bestsellers so I went with it. The area is much more spacious than I imagined when I walked in so that was very nice. There are also tables outside to hang out. Extremely clean and aesthetic as well. Service was spectacular, they explained the menu well and made it easier to decide what I wanted. Definitely going to have this on rotation and attempt to try everything on the menu as well as the desserts!

Wish we lived closer! The strawberry milk in the strawberry matcha is divine. Reminds me of my…read morechildhood. The coffee is very strong here. Loved the brown sugar shaken latte. The desserts/pastries are exquisite. Very well made and decadent. They were very helpful at the register in having suggestions and even offered me a taste of Turkish chai. There is a variety of comfortable seating and it is a nice big space. Loved it!