When I first started school at Texas Tech, I was looking for a good coffee shop to study and spend…read moremy time at. For a while, whenever I asked for recommendations, I was always told J&B Coffee. I went there for the first time in 2022 believing they would be the coffee that saved me and truly show me what West Texas coffee roasters and brewers have to offer. Oh buddy, I was wrong. I want to start by saying the atmosphere of J&B is incredible. Inside feels like a time capsule to the early 2000s coffee craze with their beverage menu written on a chalkboard, the brick and wood decor, the massive windows bringing natural light into the building, and the space being large and welcoming. There are a few areas to choose from at J&B which include the busy and social front space, the back room for focus and quiet, the upstairs conference room for group meetings, and the outdoor wrap around seating that is typically shaded for a nice afternoon chat. The staff is always very friendly especially with how slammed J&B seems to be on a frequent basis with a line usually reaching the door. Their aesthetic is extremely welcoming. It is like a mistrusting hug. A false sense of comfort before you actually get your beverages. Regardless of getting an espresso based beverage hot or iced, I think it is the worst coffee in Lubbock. I have gotten grounds in my coffee, burnt beans, and straight up unfinishable beverages from J&B, and it is disappointing every time. Last time I went, I tried the Sopapilla Latte which was their September Cause Drink featuring horchata powder, honey, and cinnamon, and it just did not do it for me again. My girlfriend and I went back to see if anything had improved, but our verdict remained the same which was not good. I was an officer in an organization at Tech and during our meetings one officer always suggested J&B. We would go biweekly and their beverages became so unbearable to me that I started exclusively ordering London Fogs to avoid espresso. They started recognizing me for ordering London Fogs frequently. Their pastries are usually pretty good. I have had banana nut bread and blueberry muffins from there that are excellent. They also have a kitchen where they serve sandwiches and other items that people seem to enjoy. I have not tried a meal there. My girlfriend told me she had to stop going to J&B because the smell was so putrid to her. She described it as a coffee smell that was not aromatic and warm but comparable to a coffee left on the counter with creamer in it until it reaches its lukewarm state of tragic existence. You could leave J&B in the evening and sometimes the glorious smell of cow dookie blowing in the wind like Bob Dylan would be comparable to being inside. It is like visiting that one buddy who swears he is not addicted to the broccoli and you throw your clothes in the washer and pray the smell leaves your cotton tees. I do like that they are open pretty late compared to the other heavy hitters in Lubbock. I was working on my graduate thesis and needed to get out of the house after many hours at the library, so I opted for J&B. It worked for that experience, but I ordered a tea. Another plus is their massive cork bulletin board which makes J&B a perfect hub for finding events in the community, clubs and organizations for the hoards of college kids stepping inside every week, and more like piano lessons or people needing someone to join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. They also host a lot of events from live music to trivia and comedy shows which is also pretty awesome. After this last visit, I finished my latte and found remaining grounds in my coffee. It was disappointing because their space deserves love for being a perfect hub of productivity, but they do not have the product to back it up. A lot of people I know do not go to J&B as their personal choice. Someone else always suggests it for a group project or meeting, and then you find out they only come for the J&B Arnold Palmer which leaves you choosing between the most mediocre espresso drink of your life. A triple bogey. I want to love J&B more, I really do, but it continues to haunt the residents of Lubbock and the students of Texas Tech. It welcomes you with a beautiful atmosphere then reveals itself to be a heel with its evil all along coffee. A wolf in sheep's clothing. A wolf in an apron, maybe? RIYL: Torturing your partners in a group project but loving a good atmosphere.

Nice barista (guy with tattoos and mustache)!…read more I got the red raider which wasn't my favorite. Didn't have a lot of flavor and the coffee taste itself isn't there. Lots of steamed dairy flavor. It's more expensive compared to other coffee shops near by and not nearly as good. It is a huge space though. Not a bad place to do work but the seats aren't the comfiest and outlets are a bit sparse.

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Service was nice, friendly, and quick to make the drink. I ordered an iced matcha latte which…read moreperhaps isn't their normal drink. Even with no syrup or sweeteners it was too sweet and tasted like a cupcake. I don't recommend getting matcha unless this is your vibe.

We rolled into Lubbock on business, figured we'd fuel up with some coffee, and stumbled onto this…read moregroovy little joint. Good folks, great service, and coffee that'll put a little peace and love in your soul. We'll definitely be back. The bartender even drew a fancy little picture in the foam on my coffee. He kept sneaking looks over his shoulder at me, too. Maybe he somehow knew I'd sampled a couple of gummies earlier and was just watching the good vibes roll in, or maybe he figured an old blue collar hippie like me was liable to hug the espresso machine. Either way, the coffee was outta sight, man , so peace, love, and stop by for some fantastic coffee!

When we walked into Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters, the young lady who held the fort down was doing…read morejust that. She was friendly, fast, and efficient. She knew her stuff too! This coffee shop has its own drive-thru on the back of a large commercial building on the southwestern side of Lubbock, TX. The inside has high ceilings. Multiple seating arrangements scattered. Simple yet elegant decor with a clearcut palette of black, gold, brown, and ivory. The most vibrant item was the chalkboard sign with the new roasts and the WI-FI password. For our late afternoon dust storm road trip back home to New Mexico on February 17, 2026, my daughter opted for an iced cappuccino that was deliciously creamy and sweet to her liking. I wanted something much more impactful and caffeinated, so I settled on a Cortado which is basically a shot of espresso with as much steamed milk. It took a while for it to cool down, but it was some of the best espresso I have had in such a long while. I believe there is a second location on Salem Ave. This one closes early.

After grocery shopping I came to Summer Moon Coffee for an iced matcha latte. They have an option…read morefor moon sweetener but I just got matcha with oat milk as I prefer no sweetener. It was pretty good! They have several other drink options I'll have to try next time.

The ambience and service was great. However, the coffee was disgusting. Both my boyfriend and I…read moreordered lattes. I was expecting smooth and creamy as it seemed thats how the moon milk is marketed but it was bitter. We were excited to try this place but very disappointed and would not recommend.

I have been a stickler for White Chocolate Mocha with Caramel but I decided to just let Mary and…read moreTim make me something random. I have purchased from them several times and have only ever requested something specific once or so. I just order random. They have knocked it out of the park every time! I will continue to let them choose my drinks because my trust was in them from the get go after they made my first drink! They even FREEZE ESPRESSO SHOTS for when the drink waters down!!! Who does that?! They're freaking amazing!! Smoothies are awesome and I let them create their own for me every time! I just tell them what I'm feeling that day and they come through every time! AND the best part???? THEY DELIVER TO MY DESK!! Gotta check them out!!!

From the owner: Tim's Espresso Coffee House Ground Floor specializes in cold drinks, smoothies & shakes, and of…read morecourse, coffee. T.E.C.H offers a happy hour every day from 2-4, which includes half off smoothies and shakes. Delivery is also an option on orders of 2 or more beverages within a ten mile radius.

I wanted to try something new and Ninety-Two didn't disappoint! The barista I met when entering was…read moresuper sweet and tried to help me right away. Since it was my first time I told her she could finish the orders she was working on. I ordered just some simple toast with honey butter (great) next time I'll add the jam also. And then I ordered 2 pastries to go and a Rice Krispie treat also. I chose to go with a latte that had maple and cinnamon in it (sorry forgot the name) and went with almond milk. The milk they use truly is great it was creamy and made just right. Not a long wait. The whole cafe is set up super well, lots of spaces to meet up or to study. They were busy so finding a spot to part was the hardest part of the experience. Definitely will be going back again.

maple apple cider latte tasted like straight milk, but it was cheap. maybe i got the wrong thing…read more loud and busy place. plenty of outlets and seating, albeit they might fill up fast. aesthetic place overall

I'm here in Lubbock, Tx for the first time and I need to get breakfast that wasn't going to break…read morethe bank. I went to this cool place that is in the West End mall. Waffles were good and the coffee was tasty. Everything was served promptly.

Overall Experience Came here with my girlfriend thinking…read morethis would be more of a specialty matcha spot. Overall it was an okay experience, just not what I expected. Drinks and Matcha This place feels more like a Starbucks than a true matcha café. The drinks they advertise are kind of strange, and they do not really highlight matcha. They mostly categorize it as green tea, which I think makes it difficult for people who are really into matcha. I tried the matcha and the café latte. Both were alright. Not the best I have had, but not bad either. Food I had the beef bulgogi burrito for breakfast. It was good, but smaller than what the photos on the menu showed, which felt falsely advertised. Service and Atmosphere Service was great. The girl handling my order was very friendly. Decent sized coffee shop inside a shopping outlet, and there were a lot of families when I went. I would recommend it as a quick stop if you want coffee, but not for someone who is really into matcha.

Gold Stripe Located…read moreinside the beautiful Cactus Alley is the small but great Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters. Here, an iced latte feels like a cocktail. The craft that goes into how they make each beverage, and how they are served using a huge ice cube makes it feel special and different. Their espresso-based beverages are always excellent, and I find myself visiting every few visits I make to Lubbock. Their interior space is small but inviting making it great for work, but I also enjoy on a spring day to sit right outside in the Cactus Alley courtyard and enjoy the coffee with the natural air. This is simply one of the best coffee shops and co-working spaces in Lubbock. RIYL: Big ice cubes

Big fan of the prices and the options. Coffee is solid. I got the toffee latte (seasonal comes iced…read moreonly) and the cafe sua da. I really like to drink cafe sua da hot but they only have iced for this drink. The space is cozy but maybe not the most ideal if you are going to grind for a long time. A smaller space for sure but very nice baristas!