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    Brass Tacks

    4.5 (558 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BRASS TACKS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Beet latte, taro latte
    Ellen K.

    Brass Tacks is a solid spot with great drinks and a good setup for working, though it is quite popular so finding an open seat might be difficult. I also had a few issues with the Wi-Fi cutting out on me while I was there. I ordered the taro latte and a breakfast taco. The taco was solid, and my drink was great. My friend tried the beet latte and really liked it as well. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the food and drinks, but mayhaps not on a day when I absolutely need a flawless internet connection and a guaranteed table.

    Erin D.

    My favorite go to cowork spot! Great food, coffee and vibes! Plenty of seating and the service is great! Staff always so kind and helpful! The parking is a bit tricky but once inside you're good to go! I highly recommend

    Falynn in Love cocktail
    Malena J.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Best vibes (always busy but in a good way!), greenery to decorate the interior and delicious food-- you have to try their aioli! Tons of workspace with inside and outside seating. Pet-friendly outside as well :)

    Brianna M.

    This was my first time here but have heard great things. The food is really good. I didn't have any expectations except for the vibe. The staff is very friendly and so helpful with the menu, the mocktails were so refreshing and it's a really good place to do work and study. The outdoor space was very inviting and so glad we picked this place for our girls lunch. Will def be back. The parking was uncomplicated and that's rare wapsxiallly for DT

    Spring rolls
    Claudia F.

    Such a cute spot! Want to come back to work and read a book from here. The food was really good. My chicken gyro was really good and my fries were super crispy! There was plenty of places to sit inside and. Very cute patio. Parking in the establishment is limited, there was plenty of street parking. Very common for places on this side of town. Food came out super fast.

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    Kei S.

    This was a round 2 visit for us! Ordering, I believe someone was training so we had 2 people helping us. They both were so incredibly nice. I saw a seasonal drink made with chai, wanted it with matcha which they allowed and it was perfect. Only thing I might recommend is a little less matcha powder being used as it had a bit of a mouthfeel to it. But the flavor was there the quality was THERE. My husband got a patty melt and oh my gosh it was perfect it was hot and melty. We loved it. I got the breakfast taco but I got the egg cheese and bacon this time, last time I got potato and something else and my potato's were cold. I will say I think the tacos maybe just need to be thrown on the grill or something hahaha my bacon wasn't hot but my eggs were! So I'm sure the ingredients are prepped like in any kitchen, but they need some heating and this would go from a 8/10 to a 10/10. Salsa was great too. Flavor was there. We will be back. 100%. They impressed us this time and truly redeemed our last visit from a couple years ago. LOVED it and cannot wait to come back and sit outside.

    Virgilio D.

    OMG I JUST DISCOVERED BRASS TACKS. Happy Birthday to my best buddy in the world Jonathon. We were able to celebrate the birthday of the man who created America's first Degree in Chess at Brass Tacks in Houston Texas. The parking great! Atmosphere superb! STAFF IS AMAZING (happy birthday May 9th to Jada! Special thanks to Tina, Alexa, Matthew, Jada and one more young lady whose name I didn't get. The night was magical and the event out of this world. We were able to reserve an area for the party and even had accommodations set to the highest standard. Thank you! THIS ONE IS VIRGILIO APPROVED!

    spring rolls
    Chloe L.

    If you're looking for a spot to study, I would advise coming early bc it's pretty difficult to find a seat. In terms of food/drink, a pretty good cafe! Lots of unique items on the menu, I enjoyed the beet latte a lot! Spring rolls were more seasoned than I'm used to, and pretty filling. Service wasn't the best, but vibey edm beats.

    Indoor seating
    Amenda K.

    Brass Tacks is by far my favorite coffee shop in Houston! It's a staple spot for University of Houston students since it's only about 10 minutes away from campus. But I still come back and show this spot to friends who visit even after graduating. The vibes are honestly just amazing here and there's plenty of natural lighting. I love that there's PLENTY of really delicious food options offered. (This helped with the long study days I'd spend here.) I love their breakfast hammich, pancake balls, and chicken quesadillas (beef quesadillas were okay but not my fav). I've enjoyed their London fog and chai. I most recently tried their iced sugar-free vanilla latte with whole milk, which wasn't my personal fav because it was overly sweet, but my family liked it. There's plenty of seating available throughout the two stories, but it can get packed really fast. Sometimes it can be tough to find a spot to sit at, so you may need to share with other people at the large tables. It can also get loud here, but nothing that some noise cancelling headphones can't fix. The wifi can be a little spotty, so sometimes I've had to use my hotspot. There are two small parking lots available, but those can get full pretty quickly throughout the day. Thankfully, street parking isn't too difficult in the closeby neighborhoods. Overall, I love Brass Tacks. It's such a happy place for me, and I can't recommend it enough!

    butter grilled chocolate muffin
    Allison L.

    Spent the day working remote at brass tacks and I got to try more of their food menu! They currently have seasonal fall drinks as well and I tried out the cinnamon roll matcha! The matcha here usually never disappoints and isn't too strong or watery. The cinnamon roll made it taste like cereal milk and matcha which was definitely not a bad touch. The breakfast taco was great, I liked the salsa they used, and the chicken gyro was also great. I'd say both food items were seasoned great and the perfect moisture. The food definitely had sauce and was juicy, but not wet. Thursday morning wasn't too packed as well and there's always hella tables and tabletops to do some work. Also so many outlets along the floor! Great vibe to get some work done!

    Inside seating + 'Cubicles'
    Morgan A.

    LOTS OF SEATING!!!!!!!! A coffee shop that has good coffee + ample seating always has my vote! Definitely a go-to when looking for a quiet space where you don't have to fight for seating Service was knowledgeable of menu and helped us make a great choice for drinks

    Chai latte
    Edward M.

    Brass Tacks is a laid-back bar and coffee shop tucked into EaDo--part cozy hangout, part creative hideout. Didn't get around to the cocktails this time, but the chai Legit. Pro tip: ask for it with heavy cream. Trust me. Rich, smooth, just the right amount of spice. Cool vibe, no pressure, and the kind of spot you could post up for hours. I'll be back next time for the cocktails.

    Honey Pistachio Matcha
    Sergio G.

    Brass tacks is certainly a well-known cafe on the east side of downtown and it's certainly earned that title through its drinks and service! I had the honey pistachio matcha latte which was very yummy. It seemed to me that what looks like "foam" on top of the drink was straight up frothed ice cream, which I actually enjoyed a lot but it did throw me off because it was sweeter than what I was expecting. The space itself is really nice, lots of nooks and tables to study on your own or with a partner/group, however due to it's popularity you'd be hard pressed to find one of the better spots. Parking also becomes a big pain during peak hours, but if you're able to nab a spot it's worth the trouble. It's out of the way from me, so I rank it just a bit lower due to the difficulty of actually coming out to visit and the uncertainty of securing a good spot.

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    Is there many outlets?

    There are more outlets than your typical coffee shop. They have several outlets on the floor and in the wall, but may or not be hard to secure one, depending on how busy it is

    Are dogs allowed outside?

    Yes, the patio is dog friendly.

    Do they have a parking lot or only street parking?

    Two parking lots (one on each side of the building)

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