The best black sesame latte in Houston…read more I'm always looking for black sesame flavored drinks ever since I tried it in Seattle, so I was excited that TwoTone had it. The nuttiness of the sesame goes SOOO well with the espresso taste and it's a good creaminess too. I also like the texture of the bits of sesame seeds in the drink. The aesthetic of the cafe is modern with street-style flairs, it's a really cool space. I also love that there are Filipino flavors on the menu like ube and pandan. Most workers are super nice and say your name like they know you. They're also super attentive to ensure that everything with your order is perfect. Jonah was very welcoming and helpful, making sure we got a menu while in line! The weekdays seem to be better for wait-time, with little to no wait. The weekends however are packed and usually have lines. If you're not a line person, I would definitely come on a weekday. TwoTone is probably the best specialty coffee you can get in Houston, especially in terms of Asian flavors and creaminess. If it was closer to inner Houston, I would probably come here everyday.

My first time trying Two Tone Coffee and I'm honestly very torn with this review because the coffee…read moreitself was really good and clearly well made. You can tell they care about quality, and I absolutely understand why this place stays busy. That being said, the wait time was very long. I waited about 30 minutes from the time I ordered to actually receiving my coffee, and this was on a Wednesday around 10 a.m. I'm not sure if that's their normal flow, but it was packed. Thankfully I didn't have anywhere to be, because if you're stopping in before work or during a tight schedule, definitely plan ahead and expect a wait. The only real downside for me was the timing and ordering process. Spending close to $10 on one coffee plus waiting that long makes this feel more like an occasional treat rather than an everyday coffee run. I'll admit I may have been a little cranky from the wait, but I do think it's fair feedback. Overall though, my coffee was delicious, and because of that, I would absolutely give them another chance. Good things take time, I guess.

I went yesterday and it was clean and really good service by Caleb and Hamdan, the lemonade was…read moregreat!! The Carmel frappe was sooo good as well

Cute coffee spot, clean and the service…read more Good coffee & a wide selection of drinks, I'd recommend.

Golden Roastery is similar to Royal Roastery and located less than 2 miles away from it. They too…read moreoffer nuts, pastries, spices, cakes, chocolate, ice cream, baklava, Turkish delight, knafeh, coffee and tea beverages. Service is friendly and they offer sampling of their goods. White Dubai chocolate bar - $11 - I think I'll stick to the dark chocolate or milk chocolate varieties as this was a little too sweet for me. It was a good bar, with plenty of pistachio cream and crushed kataifi on the inside. Adeni chai - ($5) - Not as creamy as the Adeni chai I had at Royal Roastery but this was aromatic and had strong cardamom flavors. Overall, this is a great spot to experience Arab culture and some unique treats and beverages. They have a large seating area to socialize.

Coming into the store there is a broad selection of nuts,spices,candy, chips and much more along…read morewith pastries towards the back wall and even some viral Japanese ice creams. I ordered a 16oz pistachio Frappuccino, a Turkish baklava and another round pastry. The Frappuccino did have a rich flavor of pistachio that did not taste artificial while still keeping some of the coffee flavor and the sweetness was just right by not being too sweet or the lack there of. The Turkish baklava had a nice crunch to it due to the outer layer and on the inside was a smooth creamy texture both pairing well with each other. The other dessert or pastry, I'm not sure on the name but it was my favorite. It also had the same crunch as the baklava but the center had a sweet nuttiness to it that reminded me of a Mexican dessert, although small the flavors made up for it. Service is pretty quick as there seems to be about 3 maybe 4 employees behind the counter and the area is very large with a seating area that is just as large.

I only got to stop by and do some work here for a little bit between an appointment and dinner…read moreplans, but my experience was good! This is a great spot to get some solo work done or meet with a group. It is not too loud, and they are located within a strip so parking is plentiful. Their menu had a wide variety of hot/cold drinks and sweet treats that you'd typically find in a Yemeni coffee shop, all reasonably priced. The pistachio latte was good, nothing extra memorable but it was what I was looking for in the moment. Keeping this place in mind next time I plan to work remotely from River Oaks (:

Mazajj Organic Coffee is a Yemeni coffee spot located about 1.5 miles from the Galleria. They…read moredidn't have a whole lot of variety here in terms of sweets as compared to other Yemeni spots back in California. Iced pistachio latte ($7.50) - This latte had a strong pistachio flavor and had almost a buttery feel to it. I really enjoyed it and it was one of the better pistachio lattes that I have tried. Dubai chocolate ($6) - This consisted of a large milk chocolate bar filled with rich pistachio cream and kataifi (crispy shredded phyllo dough). It tasted amazing and much better than most places selling these. Pricing was reasonable. Overall I enjoyed my latte and dessert. The interior has some Yemeni decor and there is quite a bit of seating. The only negative is that I wish they had more sweet and snack offerings.

I found out this location on the way to Walmart on Westhimer while I was waiting for traffic line…read more Everything new tea house I discovered, I will try its basic tea and milk tea first. This is how I judge if this tea house making a good tea. I believe if the tea house can't even make the basic tea drink right, the business won't last long. I order very often from Tea Villa, so you know how I feel about this tea house. I also tried its popcorn chicken and onion rings. The food tasted good only onion rings a bit hard and dry. The staff is always friendly and nice. Too bad not many tea lovers haven't discovered this location ~ make sure stop by to give it a try if you are in the neighborhood

This place had such a cute ambience and me and my daughter loved it. The tea itself was amazing and…read morethe %25 sugar option still was super flavorful. The staff were very friendly and helpful when we were picking out what to order. I don't know how we didn't know this was right down the street from us. We will definitely be back.

Great decor, good coffee with fun flavor options. Plenty of…read moreparking and seating. Service was quick. I enjoyed the Ube Cloud Latte and my partner tried the Black Forest Mocha.

Lovely coffee and unique flavors. I came here after ordering terrible coffee at a local cafe and…read morethe difference was day and night. I actually loved my first visit, I came back with my husband the next day. I first ordered the pistachio latte hot. I asked for light syrup and low fat milk which was perfect for me. It had chunks of pistachio in it which was cool. The second day I came back with my husband and he ordered the same pistachio latte but full sweet and I got the pandan latte with light ice, light foam, and low fat milk. They incorporate the low fat milk well as some places tend to burn it. The pandan was great and I'm not even a ice coffee lover. Smooth, creamy. I could not really taste the pandan but the matcha came across. I asked the barista about their syrups and beans. I learned that most of their syrups are made in house and they get their beans from a family friend. They used to make their own and are thinking about doing it again which is a great sign of a quality shop. For sure a great little place.

The restaurant is clean, spacious (especially for a "smoothie place") with a wonderful vibe. The…read morerestaurant has a lot of pre-made offerings as soon as you walk in the door - a number of delicious whole food options (I have tried a lot of them already and they have all been legitimately delicious) - from a whole food take on rice krispies, twix, and lemon bars. The restaurant also carries a variety of packaged snacks and items - vegan, keto, Paleo - your preferred dietary requirements will be met! The donuts at the counter are vegan too (and fairly tasty though just a little dry and a little less dense than I might prefer). The smoothies and the juices steal the show here. Delicious, rich, and tasty options. The one warning is the smoothie bowls are good, but not truly great. Nonetheless, this is a must try place and you will feel better for having done so.

I love this place. My favorite is the Exhale smoothie and I also enjoy and americano when here…read more Three locations: Tanglewilde, River Oaks and the Heights. They also do healthy premade options to go and snacks and drinks.

Royal Roastery is a roastery offering freshly roasted nuts, baklava, Turkish delight, ice cream,…read moreknafeh, desserts, Arab drinks, juices, and shakes. When I stopped by on a weekday evening at 9pm it was packed. They had stations setup throughout the store to order different goods, which helped to alleviate the rush. Knafeh ($6) - They offered 2 types of knafeh, one with cheese and one with custard. I went with the one made with Nabulsi cheese and topped with shredded phyllo, and soaked in sugar syrup. It was warm, crispy and delicious! Karak tea ($5) - This milk tea drink was made with aromatic spices, primarily cardamom, cloves, ginger and cloves. I was happy to see they used whole milk instead of evaporated milk. The drink was incredibly rich and creamy and tasted great. Turkish delight ($18 / lb.) - This was extremely fresh, soft and chewy, made with cornstarch, sugar, nuts. Some of the varieties I tried had chocolate and/or fruits. The baklava here was fresh made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and held together with some honey. The nut offerings here included, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and a few more. Overall I was impressed with everything they offered here with the exception of the nuts, which I thought were just ok. I'd definitely return if I was in the area.

This is a store that has so many options, it's almost designed to give you decision paralysis. They…read morehave crepes and waffles, Dubai chocolate bars, mousse cakes, gelato, Turkish delights, fancy chocolates, and a whole bunch of other snacks. The Dubai crepe was super rich and creamy and nice large portion size. The strawberry mousse cake was frozen solid, so I was not able to eat it right away but it was a lovely mousse with jelly fruit filling and a thick chocolate crust. Also got a bag of chocolates, which are weighed by the pound. The only qualm I have is that the chocolates are not labeled, so when you mix them all together, it truly is a bit of a Russian roulette on what you'll get. Everything was super yummy. Will definitely need to be back!

Cuban sandwich most authentic I've had in Houston. Best prices too! $12.99…read moreSandwich fries and drink! Excellent bakery too! Love that it is close to the house. Wish they had chicken fricasse or arroz con pollo! Maybe Cuban lunch specials!

Azúcar Cuban Bakery reminds me of the Older Miami Cuban Bakeries. The pastries were delicious and…read morethe Cuban bread hot out of the oven. I had a Guava and Queso and a Guava pastellito and they were perfect. Gooey filling not all pastry and they were not dried out. The Cuban bread was HUGE, flaky but not dried. Of course the experience is pointless without some Cafe con Leche. Unless you need a serous caffeine fix, order a medium or small. They are very generous. FYI, they also have great prices. $1.25 and 60 cents hah! I bought them by the dozen. Last time I was in Miami it was easily 3 times that and not as good. This is truly a Hidden gem. So instead of donuts for the office, come by and get a couple dozen, and you will be the office Hero!