This place is a must for any coffee lover. The staff are very knowledgeable about their coffee. They have a bunch of different and unique ways of preparing coffee. The barista, Juan, asked about my tastes and offered different suggestions that might suit me. I had the campesino. It was lovely. The cafe is comfortable and the bathroom is super clean. They also had high quality toilet paper, a must in any serious coffee establishment. read more

I like this place. They serve Colombian coffee which I can appreciate. If you enjoy trying new coffee spots add this one to your list. I have tried the Hazelnut Frappe it's delicious. It's the right amount of sweetness and coffee combination. The service is good they recommend drinks and are knowledgeable about coffee. The inside is a decent size you dine in or work remote. They currently don't have a menu on their website. Other than that no complaints. read more

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Today was a coffee day. There is little strip center at Wilcrest and Westheimer that YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT. First, there is a Daiso Japanese dry goods store here, a total trip! Next, Avesta Iranian, one of the finer restaurants for Persian cuisine. Then , there is a Korean chicken place, an Indian restaurant (Desi District), a bike place, a cat hospital, nd one of those delivery by conveyor sushi places. Totally cool. But today, was a visit to the absolutely delightful specialty Colombian coffee shop called Cafe Tales or Cafetales...you choose. I chose the option of one gesha coffee but extracted by three different methods. In order to compare the methods keeping all other variables the same. They also offer an option of three coffees but all three extracted by the same method. Compare and contrast. Awesome. And I learned about the vandola, a Costa Rican coffee maker that one can use Kalita flat bed filters with, V60 conicals. I WANT ONE. And I came up with a fake band idea, a Costa Rican girl group called Marta and the Vandolas, singing their hit single. Bailando en las Calles. When I next return to Puebla, I'm going to contact the Talavera family that I know there and ask them to form one for me in the colors of Puebla Talavera . read more

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When I think about craft coffee places in West Houston, this place definitely floats to the top of mind. I love that they're not just selling you hipster coffee, but they're truly invested in the art form that is coffee making. They have a plethora of coffee brewing methods and a rotational display of deliciously roasted coffee beans. If you want to learn about coffee, this is the perfect place to try out. I love that this place gives you the opportunity to dive deep into how the same bean, brewed differently can bring out different notes in the coffee. The owner is super friendly and does a great job of advising you if you're looking for something particular. I also loved that he takes the time to explain things as well. It's a good space to hang out and do some work while getting a cup of coffee. Just note that the storefront is all windows, so temperature can vary based on the weather outside. read more

Cafetales Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

This coffee shop is golden. I can't believe I didn't even know it existed until I was looking up coffee shops in the area. So glad to have found their page. I tried their iced oat latte as a customer gave it their highest praise, and wow, I can see why they drive the distances that they do to get this drink. The foam itself is so creamy and nutty. I didn't even get to the coffee part yet, and I was already obsessed. Then, as I got to the coffee, it was so light and refreshing, pairing perfectly with the foam. I highly highly recommend this drink. I need to try more drinks and their pastries. The inside is bright, clean, and spacious. The employee is warm and welcoming, and he is knowledgeable and kind! I've been telling all my friends about this coffee shop!!! read more

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Not just a good cup of coffee but a true experience!!! If you are a coffee enthusiast - definitely recommend! The food didn't disappoint either. The experience is an education and is fully engaging: The owner Juan walked us through the brewing process, discussing grind size, bloom time, extraction, flavor notes. They source specialty and Colombian coffees. We selected the special Gesha coffee & it did not disappoint! It famous for being extremely delicate, complex, and expensive (of course, we selected it by smell not knowing this). Will definitely be back. read more

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Visiting from California and wanted to check out this cafe. First impression -- super clean, minimal, and has that Colombian influence, even down to the espresso mugs. What really caught my attention though was that they actually offer an experience with coffee. You can pick between: * Brew Fly - 3 different brew methods, 1 coffee of your choice. * Sensorial Experience - 1 brew method, 3 different coffees to compare. We went with the Brew Fly and chose the "Geisha" coffee. Also tried their Smoked Cold Brew and picked pecan wood chips to smoke it with. I love that they actually walked us through it and taught us about the coffee while making it. Even better -- the owner himself did our tasting, and you can tell how passionate he is about his craft. The coffee was so smooth, not too acidic, and honestly felt like a tea ceremony but with coffee. I also got the Crème Brûlée Cappuccino, which was hands down my favorite. Not a sugary dessert drink -- it's a real cappuccino, but with a thin sugar layer torched on top. Just the right balance. We also grabbed a turkey panini-style sandwich and a slice of chocolate cake. The sandwich was fresh, pressed, and perfect with the coffee. If you're into coffee and want more than just a quick cup, this place is worth checking out. It's thoughtful, interactive, and delicious. read more

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An absolutely lovely coffee shop for a date or just to learn! Plenty of parking in the strip mall. I was a little confused with the Experiences versus individual coffee styles. Basically, if you order three different coffee styles, or three coffee bean types, they'll count it as an Experience (I think). I went with the V-60 and the Kyoto cold brew, both black, and shared with a friend. The V-60 was brewed in front of us, with the barista having a wonderful explanation of the expected flavor notes, the moderate brewing style carefully measured (15g coffee/210g water for a 1:14), and the method (two pours in series). They are very meticulous, down to the serving cup and warming cups to ensure no variations in oxidation. Lovely presentation and very informative. The V-60 was silky smooth, nearly like drinking a tea, and their standard coffee had notes of dark chocolate and citrus. The Kyoto cold brew was intense (was told it had over 200mg of caffeine), dark, and roasty. Both me and my +1 both loved the Kyoto. I also sampled my friend's Coquito Cold Brew and found it pleasant. Clear coconut notes with still intense cold brew underneath. Would definitely come back. Probably among my top coffee shops in Houston. read more

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Cafetales is a very unique shop in town that offers artisanal coffee brewed in several different ways. They have roasted beans from all over the world as well as different brewing methods that you can experiment with. It may feel overwhelming to order from this menu, but the owner/baristas are very helpful with recommending drinks/methods that fit your taste preferences. They are very knowledgebale on what they specialize in, which I find rare and really apperciate. I ended up picking the syphon brew method, and the guy brought it over to my table and explained the entire steaming and brewing method. My cup of coffee that resulted had a rich, full body that was perfectly balanced. If I'm ever in the mood for an expertly brewed cup of coffee, this is the place I will be. Interior is very clean with plenty of tables as well. read more

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Nice inside. Plenty of parking outside and comfy seating inside. Delicious coffee with good recommendations for flavorings read more

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This Columbian coffee shop is one of a kind in presentation. The employees take pride in their work and display how brewing is not only a practice, but an art. After ordering, they bring a sophisticated-looking apparatus to your table and describe the details of their process as they make your coffee in front of you. They also serve a diverse collection of baked goods. As someone who is not particularly fond of caffeine and visits coffee shops for the vibes, I fixed my eyes here instead. For $4.30 and tax, the strawberry danish was undoubtedly worth my money. Multi-layered crisp and buttery goodness on the outside, soft and creamy jam on the inside. The interior is as welcoming as the service you receive. Contrasting colors of wooden, off-white, and black furnishings display a minimalistic but elegant look. You can choose to sit at a booth, high chair, or standard table. In addition, the internet speed clocked in at 560 Mbps down and 230 up with two laptop users -- impressively fast and unheard of for a coffee shop. Cafetales invites you to take things slow and stay a while. Every aspect of this shop has been crafted with intention and dedication. For that, it deserves an easy 5 stars in my book and a high likelihood that I will return the next time I'm passing through the Westchase district. read more

Visited this highly reviewed coffee shop and was greatly pleased by the quality of Coffee and the friendliness of the staff. We ordered to go, but they showed us the value of the tradition and technique and had an amazing cup of coffee. It was so good that we went out of our way to go a second time to get the smoked cold brew, which was an experience and worth the visit read more

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If you're looking to treat yourself and ball out, this is the spot! Don't let the traditional interior decor fool you, you're not in for a traditional experience. I shelled out over 7 dollars for a tres leches cake (single portion) and forked over 13.80 for my smoked cold brew, and for that price I was crossing my fingers they snuck in a little booze! Also for that price, your peacock of a drink comes with a table side smoking that will fragrant the entire cafe for the next 10 minutes :). Intoverts, you've been warned. Now here's why I have 0 regrets in indulging in this experience. This place knows its coffee and takes pride in coffee as an art, something difficult to find without the pretentiousness! When I tell, the smile on the man (who is likely the owner's) face when talking about the process of the smoked cold brew was such a treat. He was beaming when I took my first sip taking pride in his art. You're not paying for coffee, you're paying for time, care, love, and experience. Because I root with every fiber of my being for spots like this to thrive, every now and again, I'm happy to indulge, bring a boogie friend, and treat myself to this really unique Houston gem! read more

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Tried an espresso drink this time; a nice Cortado with a dust of cinnamon. Wow! I just spent a week in Portland, OR and tried many small cafes and roasters, including Stumptown. (Fun trip) However, the flavor, texture and balance of my Cafe Tales drink was as good or better than anything I tried over there. So nice to have a more medium roasted espresso vs the standard burnt dark roast everyone else uses. It takes skill to dial in a good medium or light roast espresso. Ensuring the beans are fresh, water temp, pressure profile, grind size, wt ratio, it's an art. Love it read more

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Such a cute little coffee place. First off I don't drink coffee but this is where our staff meeting took place ( we are a small company). They had many options for those who drink coffee and multiple milk alternatives. I had the aroma tea with red flavors! Delicious! Loved the presentation! Had 2 cups. Would come back just for the service and tea! read more

Fantastic cup of coffee. This is the place for coffee enthusiasts to come in for a delightful experience. Nice and comfortable space and very friendly service. They know their beans! read more

Excellent quality in coffee. I love coming here and I have brought all my close peeps in too by now. Convenient location for me and its beautiful in there. Small but quaint and cute. Owner operated and everything is good. read more

Cafetales Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is a hidden gem. Has that Colombian heritage vibe, with lots of attention to how the coffee is grown and brewed. Immediately reminded me of a trip I had to Cartagena over 30 years ago! I tried the Crème Brûlée Cappuccino and it was fun watching them torch the sugar on top--crispy, sweet-caramel finish, the foam was velvety. They offer a lot of different brewing methods--Aeropress, Syphon, etc plus several I was learning about for the first time (Kyoto slow drip!!) The café is quiet enough to work in, but with enough buzz that it doesn't feel dead. Good spot if you like specialty brews + pastries. Baristas were friendly without being overbearing. read more

First time here. Ordered 1 coffee and 1 empanada for $16 which they said would take 6-7 minutes to cook. It was not busy at all so I sat down to wait. I thought it was weird that after a couple of minutes, the owners came out to the front and sat down with another couple at a nearby table to chat. After about 14 minutes I checked in with that group still sitting at the table, to find the owners either forgot to put the empanada down or burnt it while chatting at a table in the front. Nobody was behind the counter or in the kitchen when orders are pending? No timers to remind you that there is food cooking while you're out front? Accidents happen but that was just irresponsible. I appreciate one of the owners immediately offered to remake it or refund me. I didn't have time to wait so I asked for a refund and left. I love supporting small businesses, but that was not a great first impression and I won't be returning. read more

Cafetales Specialty Coffee - Iced cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cute shop. Very interesting menu. Flat white was good. Ice latte was great. They even aerated the ice latte through a French press! It make the drink so smooth and creamy. Great place. Definitely a great place to explore your coffee needs!! read more

Zero choices - only one medium roast. Cafe staff were super rude and suggested an Americano in lieu of a dark roast drip coffee. Environment was both sterile and loud. Coffee was reminiscent of hotel coffee. Would not return. read more

Discovered the most charming coffee shop in the Westchase area this morning! We stopped in for an almond milk latte and walked out with two extra coffees and a mouthwatering chicken empanada for my husband. The owners were absolutely delightful, and the space is beautifully designed with plenty of room to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quiet moment with a book. The service was excellent, the Colombian coffee was exceptional, music and vibe, perfect, and we're already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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This is a nice little Columbian coffee shop. I picked up a bag of beans from the Anolaima-Cundinamarca region of Columbia, very tasty and smooth. The bean bag has a lot of info on it. The coffee grower, origin, processing, how long it fermented and the drying process. Even the elevation it was grown at. They even have a cupping score which looks like a map. Most of which is way above my level of non-expertise. I kind of like seeing a roast date and this bag doesn't have one. We enjoyed a couple frozen blended drinks that were made very well, my wife had and barely shared a mocha version and I had a Hazelnut concoction that was just as good. They have a lot of interesting looking baked goods which I might try next time. The only reason I shy away from 5 stars is pricing. The drinks and beans were high. read more

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This was an experience unlike any other I've had. So many choices and so much fun. We tried the coffee lemonade which turned out to taste similar to key lime pie, delicious!! We also opted for the table side, smoked coffee. So much fun and the smoothest coffee I've ever had. The servers were very helpful and walk you through the process completely. Highly recommended! read more

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Specialty Coffee is what some reviewers fail to understand and this place is the best description of that. Its not your breakroom coffee brewing folgers. Its not Keurig cups. Its also not over burnt mass produced coffee like Starbucks. It even isn't your artisanal coffee that hipsters IG out of. Cafetales is a very elevated, niche and I suppose you can say artisanal, spot for those who venture out to discover new tastes in the different methods they use. The beans itself are from places that you can't get anywhere else. YES, the guy that helps you out at the counter is fantastic with his recommendations and is very upbeat about his product. On the other hand, the lady has got to have the meanest RBF around. I'm sure she does a great job brewing coffee, but it if looks can kill, I woulda been murdered. Pick your brew method and then pick your bean. Yes pricing is premium for this. Again, the name has 'SPECIALTY' coffee, its not NORMAL coffee. This place has rocketed to the top of my favorite place to go if I want a great brew. read more

WOW!! This place is amazing, super cozy and friendly staff. Great coffee and desserts. Absolutely love this place. And I'm not a coffee person so this is Huge. read more

Cafetales Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Man what an amazing place! Not only is the coffee and the food good but it's also a nice experience. Like the way they explain how each coffee is brewed and explain the culture behind it, got to learn a lot here. Highly recommend read more

Cafetales Specialty Coffee - Coquito cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered the Crème Brûlée Cappuccino, and as a dessert lover, I really enjoyed it. It had a subtle zestiness, a smooth texture, and just the right amount of sweetness cnot overpowering at all. I'm looking forward to trying more of their lattes! Located in the Westchase area, this café is known for its Colombian coffee brand, which I highly recommend. The space is very clean, and they offer a variety of ways to customize your coffee. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, with a great mix of music that adds to the experience. Definitely a spot worth visiting! read more

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Great spot and the barista is very knowledgeable. Tried matcha latte and a regular latte and thought both were really well made - great ambiance inside too with space to hangout or work from read more

Cafetales Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great coffee, service, and they have tables to work. Great place to get quality coffee. I'd come back!

Great coffee made consistently by the family owned coffee shop. Great ambience for working.

The coffee experience and how much they care is exceptional. Came here to relax but was blown away by the knowledge on different methods of brewing. My mum got a latte and she loved it. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Got their iced latte with macadamia syrup. One of the best umami tones that I have had. Good service as well and casual ambiance. I would come back read more

Cafetales is a brand new coffee shop located off Westheimer. I went here on a lazy Sunday morning, and the atmosphere is just amazing. The *presumed* owner was extremely nice and informed me with a very detailed overview of their menu and its origin. I absolutely loved the interior and it was the first thing I noticed upon entry. You can tell they put a lot of detail and planning into their interior design. Cafe Tales has a very mellow vibe and I can definitely see myself working here or college students studying. +1 point for playing Louis Armstrong (I did a speech over him during my university days). I decided to play it safe and got a traditional iced caramel latte and an almond croissant. The latte was more bitter than I how I typically like my coffee, but the quality of coffee bean more than makes up for it. You can taste the richness of the bean and feel the caffeine surge through my body. The almond crossaint was also very tasty. Again, it wasn't the usual flaky-ness that I was expecting, but whatever they do, it works. The inside was very soft and has an amazing fil It's safe to say Cafe Tales is one of my TOP new coffee shops that I have tried in my time in Houston so far and I am looking forward to visiting again. read more

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Affogato and Moca Milkshake were awesome! Heard about this place on Instagram (@houstonsgotspice). Owners are very nice people. We'll be back! read more

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Legitimately some of the best coffee I have ever had with some unique specialty coffees. Had just done a quick search for coffees in the area I was in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I had a flat white and a smoked cold brew. read more

Nice interior with plenty of seats & parking. I went on a Wednesday afternoon & it's not packed at all. If you're looking for a place to study, get work done, or just catching up with friends, this is a good spot to go to! Drinks weren't too pricy. I got the macadamia latte for 6.50 with tax. Overall it tasted very yum! Not too sweet just perfect to my liking read more

Just paid $7 for a tiny mid cup of coffee. I would have given a 3 stars but the service was off putting. The barista made us late for our appointment because she kept making us smell different coffee beans. At first her passion for coffee was appreciated. However, we tried to tell her we were in a hurry but it was hard to get a word in. Eventually when we wanted to order one of the hot drinks as iced she scowled at us and said that we are not allowed to change the menu items. She then gave us an attitude for the rest of the interaction. So yeah great place if you're really pretentious about coffee but if you're a normal person do not come here. read more

Cafetales Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

35 minutes for two very small coffees. Pathetic service as there was hardly anyone there "Cream Brulé" just tasted burnt read more

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Try the Campesino. The table side presentation was a nice touch. I also enjoyed the beef empanada.