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!

Nestled in a shopping center hidden under the new part of Rayford road, this is an amazing find for…read moretrue coffee lovers. Roasting beans daily, Jovi is the coffee passion project of John and his wife Violet and features specialty coffees so good you can forgo cream and sugar. The place look deserted when I arrived but a quick call connected me with John who let me know his wife was in residence and would happily show me their wares. Violet gave me a tour of the roaster, explained the various coffee beans in house. She gave me a glimpse of future plans including bigger quantities of beans sold at a better price. Truth be told pricing was spot on given how fresh the product is. While you can buy Jovi on Amazon and even through their website, having them in town ensures the freshest roast and some great conversation with the owners. I ended up with a bag of Marcala and their holiday blend featuring beans from Honduras and Antigua. The owners have traveled to the region and learned the preparation process there. Run, people, this is a gift.

Great place with high quality beans. Very friendly service! They supply all of our beans for our…read morebusiness.

I've been coming here every week for several months now. They have my favorite coffee in the city -…read morethe Colombia. It has a cherry note that's unlike any other coffee I've had. It was a little odd at first but by the end of the cup I was loving it. If I want food, I always go for the tacos from Liberty Tacos. Never had their tacos before but let me tell ya - they're LEGIT! Great staff that is super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a must try if you like REAL COFFEE, not just milk with a splash of coffee.

The espresso itself is good, and the menu is small which I mostly enjoy. Today I was hoping to try…read moretheir specialty lattes but the menus don't offer any description on what's going on in the lattes and the line was long so I couldn't comfortably ask. I got a plain latte with an extra shot and a blueberry muffin. I was asked if I wanted the muffin warmed so I said yes, but the muffin came out cold. Overall, the experience was mid level at best. The coffee was good. The service was lacking, but I could've gotten a better muffin at H-E-B.

We really enjoyed visiting this location in Houston. They have a lot of merch to choose from, the…read moremenu is definitely bigger than we expected for food! The coffee is good as well! The atmosphere is neat and patriotic. This is a great establishment, the idea behind it is awesome! You should stop by if you get the chance to. They paid attention to detail with the murals and artwork and pictures on the wall as well. They include take home bags of coffee grounds, cans of coffee and more in their store as well.

This coffee is some of the best coffee I have had. It has a smooth mellow taste without the…read morebitterness that the big coffee store produces to which Americans have came to think that is what good coffee is. The stores have a calm feeling to them where they have couches, tables, and board games so that you can enjoy a great cup of Joe without the pressure of being pushed to get in and out. The staff are very pleasant to deal with and work to make the perfect cup of coffee every time. Highly recommend.

I made it to their second ward location before they had to move and OMG best coffee I ever had in…read moreHTown. I cant wait until their new spot opens up. I still need to make it out to their pop-up location in the heights before they disappear! The guy who helped us out was knowledgeable about the coffee they serve up and was very friendly as well. The coldbrew they sell is top tier. Hands down 10/10 because it was so smooth and not acidic. This place might have even made me more of a coffee snob lol.

Was in the East Downtown area so decided to stop by Xela for a morning coffee. There's a small…read moreparking area connected to the building. The menu was honestly a bit overwhelming, but the barista who took my order was very patient and asked what I normally like and made recommendations. He also mentioned all their drinks are oat milk based. I asked for a recommendation that was sweet but not too sweet and I went with his recommendation of the Stardust, which was honestly super good and had a strong espresso flavor but also had some sugar and cinnamon for sweetness. I believe my drink came out to a little over $6 with tax which is pretty standard nowadays. Super pleased with my visit and would go back if I'm ever in the area!

I've been to a lot of coffee shops, but this Black Rifle location stands out for the atmosphere…read morealone. The team is consistently welcoming, friendly, real conversation, not just robotic order taking. The coffee is strong and smooth (exactly what you want) and they're great about recommendations if you're unsure what to try. The shop feels energetic but still comfortable enough to sit and relax. What I appreciate most is that this is a veteran-owned company that actively gives back to the local community. Every month they support a different cause...schools, first responders, veterans and you can genuinely feel that mission behind the brand. Good coffee is easy to find. Good people + purpose? That's different.

We frequent BRC from their coffees to their merchandise it's always a perfect combo…read more Excellent place to pickup an item for the Veteran in your life. Earlier this year we purchased coffee beans for the 250th Navy birthday and they are more than happy to grind your beans for you. Yesterday I ordered my go to large half sweet Liberty Bell latte. I appreciate that they are able to make this accommodation to my drink of choice. While meeting my Saturday morning coffee group I was offered samples of their Irish Crème coffee as well as their red velvet cake. The staff is friendly and welcoming and normally stops by to check in on our group. The setting is warm and inviting. There are couches to sit at as well as tables. Excellent area to work in, as well.

Found this very nice Coffee being served at one of my newest and now favorite local Restaurants,…read moreWhite Oak, located on the Gulf Fwy feeder road in Webster. It's now a Staple at my house and being served daily. If you haven\t tried the coffee at White Oak, you'll find it a nice compliment with breakfast.

My interaction with the staff was weird. I had asked if they made coffee or did they only sell…read morebeans. They said they only sold beans which if fine but I then stepped into their entrance area and they had a sign listing their signature drinks that they made. They also gave a guy a cold brew and gave people who came after me coffee samples. I really don't know why I was told they didn't make coffee since I was willing to pay. Bad customer service but people seem to like the place.