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    Ella Coffee

    4.9 (21 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Latte and cappuccino

    Friendly local place! Great coffee. My overnight oats were chewy and yummy with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Lots of people walking over from the neighborhood and some open parking out front. Pastries look amazing - next time!

    Juncel A.

    TLDR - This is a cute coffee trailer in Buffalo bayou park near the cistern with a super friendly owner. The horchata latte (they call it horchata espresso) is good. We've stopped by for coffee at Ella a couple times now and honestly it's always a pleasant time getting our coffee here. It's a trailer that parks near the cistern by the skate park. Honestly, I enjoy the service I get from the very friendly lady working behind the counter. Not sure if she is Ella, I'm too shy to ask, but she can make you feel happy even before you get your coffee. I've gotten the horchata espresso a couple times and it's pretty good. I think overall the drinks are good especially for slinging it out of a trailer in a park.

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    Linda S.

    Very tasty. Same quality of Starbucks for the same price. Extremely convenient being right next to the bayou park bike rentals. There is outdoor seating and the near by park ambiance. Service was fast! The two employees in the truck were super friendly!

    Iced latte w/ lavender and an extra shot of espresso
    Ethan T.

    Decided to stop by and grab a coffee after a run and I'm very glad I did! The setup is really cute and they do a good job of efficiently displaying the drinks and pastries they have for the day. Additionally, the barista was very nice and helpful when I had a few questions about customizing my order. The coffee itself was delicious and just to my liking: not overly sweet and maintained a good balance of rich, coffee flavor that was complimented by and not diminished by the lavender add-in. Ella Coffee is the perfect way to end a run or walk or even if you just happen to be in the area and I would definitely recommend you check it out!

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    Lorraine I.

    This is a coffee truck so no physical store Owner is Italian their coffee is so good Love it so much try a regular latte then you know what is coffee if u get a chance chance try the specialty The location is changing every week also the time She is so friendly and helpful with tons of patience The vibe is cute especially in the morning

    Benji  Organic Matcha tea, Beet roots water, Rose syrup, Almond milk and Rose petal.
    Jose R.

    Ella coffee is always fantastic! I love their specialty drinks. The ladies running it are super friendly, warm and inviting. They become one of my favorite coffee spot.

    Signature drinks
    Courtney C.

    Vibe- This is a perfect "food truck" to stop by after a walk at Buffalo Bayou Park for a nice cool latte or specialty drink! The truck is parked near the visitor center that's by water works. It's closed on Monday and Tuesday; opened the rest of the week. The owner is so sweet. Customer service- Great! The owner explained the menu and was very patient while I decided on a drink to try. Food/drinks- I got the cold matcha tea latte with oat milk and some vanilla to sweeten it; the vanilla was perfect in it!!! Parking- There's a lot near the food truck with a good amount of parking.

    Winchester (hazelnut & vanilla syrup, oat milk, double espresso, whipped cream, cocoa powder and amaretto crumble)
    Jessica C.

    We shared the Winchester. It was really tasty, not too sweet, and had some amaretto crumble topped with a small cookie. It's a food truck located right outside the Buffalo Bayou Visitor Center. Super friendly and quick service! Would definitely go again!

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    TLDR - This is a cute coffee trailer in Buffalo bayou park near the cistern with a super friendly owner.

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