Dubai &amp; Dips

Such a welcoming, cozy little spot! I stopped by with my boy Odie, who thoroughly enjoyed sniffing…read moreall the delicious smells in the air. I ordered the banana latte, and it was everything I wanted and more. Sweet, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Between the cozy atmosphere, chill vibe, and a latte worth coming back for, I can definitely see myself making another visit soon.

If you come in before 9am, don't be in a hurry. I frequently see customers come in, wait in line…read morefor at least 10 minutes, then leave, because there is only one person taking orders and making the drinks. Slow service does not make for a returning customer base. Owner(s) please consider staffing!

Mardi gras latte

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Java Owl Coffee House

4.8(237 reviews)

4.2 mi•Clear Lake

Ah, Java Owl -- a welcome little refuge in the strip-mall sprawl and chain-coffee sameness of Clear…read moreLake. The kind of place you stumble into expecting caffeine and leave with a small, irrational faith in humanity restored. People like to say Montrose is where Houston keeps its cool, its weird, its pulse. Maybe. But Java Owl makes a strong case that Clear Lake has been hiding a little strange magic of its own. It is bright, clean, odd in the best possible way, and alive with the feeling that something interesting might happen before you finish your cup. Now, the important part: the coffee. I judge a place by the black cup. No sugar, no milk, no whipped cream masquerading as personality. Just coffee, exposed and unprotected. Java Owl passes that test. The roast has character. It tastes like someone cared. It does not taste like the sad, scorched sludge you get from places that treat coffee beans like evidence to be burned. And if you want something more elaborate, they have that too. The specialty drinks rotate, mutate, and show up with a kind of reckless creativity that works more often than it has any right to. Every visit seems to bring some new concoction, some fresh little act of caffeinated imagination. Late nights at the Owl are their own species of entertainment. Beer, wine, conversation, and the grand old human circus of people watching. Someone might break into "Sweet Caroline." Someone else might decide the room needs a guitar solo. You do not so much sit there as get folded into the scene. It is noisy, warm, occasionally ridiculous, and never dull. Somehow, the place manages to be both energetic and peaceful, which should be impossible and yet is not. Good coffee, good people, a little music, a little chaos, and staff who seem genuinely happy to be there. The positivity is not the forced kind. It is not laminated corporate cheer. It is real enough that you can walk in tired and walk out a little lighter. So yes, go. Go to see and be seen, sure. But more than that, go because places like this matter. Java Owl is coffee, community, weirdness, and warmth in a town that could use more of all four.

This place has been saved on my Yelp list for years! Finally came this Saturday morning with my…read morebestie and it was perfect! Very cute aesthetic! No wait! Was able to get a shaded table outside and chit chat for an hour while her toddler ran around not disturbing anyone! I got the iced lavender matcha latte and the ham & mozzerella danish, my bestie got the vanilla iced latte and banana nut muffin! Everything was good would recommend I think mine was like $15 after tax & tip

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Lavender latte

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Heritage Cafe

4.5(233 reviews)

2.9 mi

Pistachio muffin is incredible! Blueberry muffin is good as well. I'm not a coffee drinker but I…read morebet it's pretty good!

Amazing little coffee shop, very friendly staff, very detailed environment, EVERY chair has little…read morecushions, EVERY chair has little things on the legs to keep from scraping the floor, most tables had an outlet nearby. And beautiful relaxing classical music playing. The coldbrew was bold but not bitter, the dumplings were yummy and everything was thoughtfully plated. And i got a coffee to go for my fiance and EVEN THE CUP was of impeccable quality. I also had a little chai spice chocolate which was rich and decadent but not too sweet at all. The restroom was in excellent condition and has a korean toilet with a seat warmer and bidet. The ONLY thing is that it was a bit slow of service but for the quality of service I dont mind at all. But worth mentioning if you are in a hurry. If i lived in the area i would come here weekly! 10/10 recommend.

Order and pay here at Heritage Cafe!

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Luce Ave Coffee

4.4(14 reviews)

2.1 mi•Clear Lake

Convenient location inside HEB. The seasonal menu caught my attention…read more For the price of the coffee, I wasn't too impressed with the iced pistachio latte. Barista also recommended adding an extra espresso shot to make the coffee stronger. There's a nutty taste but not pistachio flavor. Overall it's still a good coffee but I wouldn't order it again.

Luce Ave is probably my favorite local roastery and I was glad to learn there was a location right…read moreoff the 45 (on the way to Galveston). This spot is inside an HEB so I was a little worried when I first pulled up to the HEB parking lot. It's a stand that was very clean and well kept right near the entrances. I was met with a friendly cashier/barista (there was only one person working). She answered my questions and also quickly made our drinks once ordered. I went with my usual black island which I adore. The pandan coconut flavors with an espresso kick go very well together in my opinion. I think their coffee in general is great and not overly acidic so I get the taste of coffee and kick of caffiene all in a flavorful drink! Definitely an ideal location for yours truly and a great stop for coffee if you're showing guests various establishments Houston has to offer!

Upcoming coffee classes

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7 Brew Coffee

4.0(27 reviews)

1.9 mi•Clear Lake

Emilia was our server at 7brew today, she was very great, made us feel very welcome, and gave quick…read moreand excellent service.

Always great service and friendly staff when I go, especially khane!! No complaints at allread more

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Cafécito Latin Coffee Shop

4.7(46 reviews)

4.7 mi

Such a wonderful little spot! Had a vanilla latte and…read morepistachio tres leches and was so so good! Definitely going back Loved it.

So glad Friendswood has a sweet coffee spot like Cafecito!…read more I walked in during their one-year anniversary weekend and it was very cutely decorated with balloons; the shop's aesthetic reminded me of a place you'd find in town. The staff was very friendly and pointed me in the right direction for recs, and I ended up selecting a hot guava latte with almond milk and a couple of alfajores. The latte wasn't too sweet yet still had a pleasant guava aftertaste, and the alfajores were the perfect treat to go alongside my coffee. I'll definitely be back!

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Savannah Cafe & Bakery

3.4(149 reviews)

0.3 mi•Clear Lake

I had the chicken spaghetti and it was delicious. Staff were courteous and the place was spotless…read more Definitely going back.

The restaurant is very clean. The staff were very nice and they even offer a military discount. I…read morepaid $14 for this plate and a coconut macaroon. The food was delicious and I'd definitely return!

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Black Rock Coffee Bar

4.0(143 reviews)

2.9 mi•Clear Lake

My fav local coffee chain so far across the USA!!!!! The staff are always so friendly and…read moreengaging and knowledgeable

Waited over 15 minutes in the drive through on a Saturday morning just to place an order of coffee…read more If you see cars out in the Main Street and the line over 10 cars long, it would make sense to have 2 people taking orders to speed things up.

2.7 mi•South Belt/Ellington

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Mille Cafe

4.3(102 reviews)

I can only speak of the coffee because that is all I have had, but it has been excellent each time…read more I live in Galveston for school but often have to travel to League City or Clear Lake, and I get excited thinking about Millie being close enough to grab a coffee. I've had the viet iced coffee, viet iced latte, and the ube coffee. All of them have been the perfect ratio of bitterness of the viet coffee balanced by the sweet condensed milk. The ube one was a little bit too sweet for my liking, but the flavor was excellent, I love a good cold foam on my coffee. My only concern is that the drinks are pricey, but to be honest, what coffee shop/cafe isn't these days. Appreciate the ambiance, but it can be busy at times or too loud to get work done. Have brought friends here who have also really liked the suggestion. Service has always been quick for me. This cafe will continue to be a staple my last year in the city!

Decided to give Mille Cafe a second try a year later. & I can still say it's the best matcha I've…read morehad in Houston. The strawberry matcha is really good, the strawberry flavor is there but it doesn't overpower the matcha. The location itself is still PACKED. It was a Saturday evening and it was busy as ever. The employees this time around were nicer and no one ignored us. I wish it wasn't so far, hopefully one day they open up more locations.

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Water Oak Cafe & Bakery

4.2(235 reviews)

2.9 mi•Clear Lake

Absolutely amazing. Great service and even better food!! This will be our go to brunch spot from…read morenow on!

Breakfast quiche here hit all the right notes. The quiche had a flaky crust, loaded with cherry…read moretomatoes and spinach -- good egg-to-filling ratio, not watery. Crispy roasted potatoes on the side were well-seasoned and the fruit cup was fresh. Ambience was great -busy for a Monday afternoon! but didn't feel commercial at all, more like a neighborhood mom-and-pop spot. Service was quick and friendly too Generous portions for the price. Would order again.

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Chicken sandwich, chocolate chip cookies, French silk pie I think?

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This place is hands down the best in Houston/clear lake area very clean and the staff is really nice, they welcome you as if you were family

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I visited for the first time last week. It's a very cute and flowery kind of cafe, maybe too girly…read morefor me, but probably great for Galentine's Day. I got a salted caramel cream cold brew ($4.99 for a small) and a Dubai crepe ($16.99). The value is okay, comparable with other places in the area. It took about 10 minutes for my food to come out. The coffee was pretty good but not memorable. The Dubai crepe was tasty but not as chocolatey as expected. The chocolate sauce on top is all the chocolate in the dish. The filling is just pistachio/kadayif and strawberries. Though the filling was crunchy and the strawberries were fresh, the crepe just didn't feel as indulgent as I'd hoped because of the relatively little chocolate.

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