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.

Excellent coffee roaster not only the best in Lubbock but I'm going to boldly say the best in the…read morestate of Texas, I travel weekly to different states throughout the US and this is my top 3 coffee roaster/ shops I go to, they know coffee beans and service. For coffee lovers I recommend a pour over with the Santa Isabel beans if you like your syrup or sweet coffee they have a ton of options for you as well.

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

The ambiance of the store is great but unfortunately that's about it…read more... I wish I could've given this store a higher rating because the drinks itself wasn't that bad, the boba however was a bit hard for my liking. This store needs to staff better. There was only one worker and it was clear they were overwhelmed, didn't know how to make certain drinks, and their equipment doesn't even work! Poor worker had to take orders, make drinks, and do the sealing machine (which is supposed to be automatic) BY HAND. Please fix your machines, teach your staff the menu and how to make them, and don't leave one person to man the shop alone

I was truly surprised by how much I enjoyed this place. Not the best place to study due to limited…read moreseating and space but the boba quality was super solid. I got the breakfast in paris or smth like that and it was a good level of sweetness. I think the menu might be a little outdated in prices but menu is huge which a lot of unique drinks. I also got the milk tea to go and was solid drink wise. Would come back! Butterfly tea lemonade was also a hit with my boyfriend.

OVERALL If you're in a need of a cold, refreshing flavored…read moretea while in West Texas, ThirsTeas is the place! RATING BREAKDOWN Teas: 5 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 5 | Price: 4 PARKING There was a small shared plaza lot. Also, there is a drive-thru window that is parallel to Milwaukee Ave. LOCATION/AMBIANCE ThirsTeas is a walk-in and a drive-thru location. On your first visit and during possible seasonal times, I would suggest walking in to try their wide assortment of sweet and unsweetened teas. They have along wall of dispensers and little Dixie cups for you to sample any flavor you'd like. The tea is kept cold! On the same wall and on their to-go cups you'll see their logo: The state of Texas as a glass of iced tea - so cute and clever. My cup runneth over... It's located at the southwest corner of 34th St and Milwaukee Ave. This is on the southeast side of town with close access to Loop 289. We popped in on Christmas Eve 2022. There were a few cars in line for the drive-thru window and several patrons inside. THE DRINKS & SNACKS + peach habanero sweet tea - I am not a fan of peach anything. My dad brings me peaches and peach-flavored whiskeys all the time. I consume them, but I'm not a fan actually. This turned out to be my favorite tea that I sampled, though, so maybe my dad's onto something. It's so delicious and the spice of the habanero has a good enough kick to where my kids won't sneak any drinks when I'm not looking! + regular sweet tea - this is my second favorite. My oldest daughter loved it too. + coconut tea - my youngest daughter had me try this. We were both shocked we liked it. She drank all of hers quickly. + dill pickle chicharrones (fried pork rinds, $3.49) - were a fun, delicious snack We all grabbed 20-oz. cups which I think were smalls at $2.89 apiece. For their teas, they offer: medium and large cups. They also sell 1/2 gallon ($3.99) and gallon jugs ($5.99 - these prices according to their website). They also sell the following: + reverse osmosis water + alakaline water + sodas + lemonade + bags of ice (nuggets & cubes) + jerky + chips & salsa + various nuts & seeds + popcorn & more LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB No kid's cup sizes. SERVICE The staff members were real busy when we walked in, but we figured the process out. MY FAVORITE PART... The wide variety of flavors! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... It's too far from home. :) TIP They offer rewards points through Square.

Their teas are really good here but a little pricey, even though they now have happy hour. It is…read moreonly on the weekdays and now it is harder to get points to get free drinks. It was better before they had happy hour since it was pretty easy to get free drinks on their reward system.

I pulled off the road with a serious quake, This place was…read morehandy, my bowels were at stake. The place was clean, and the water ran strong, The stall lock held tight, so nothing went wrong. The potty seat was clean, which is hard to beat, And plenty of butt paper hung next to the seat. I thanked my good fortune and sat myself down, Probably the best bathroom in all of this town. I'm giving this bathroom eight points out of ten, That's near a perfect review from this old man. I would've graded it higher, and I'd have given it a nod, But number on the stall wall wasn't Martha, it was Bob.

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.

I'm from out of town and wanted a good coffee place. Sugar Browns looked good, so I decided to…read morecheck it out. I normally get a cold brew with a sweetened cold foam on top to bring a little sweet to the brew. I asked if they could do that but unfortunately they don't have cold foam. (Definitely need to have on the menu!) Sebastian was working the counter and said we could put a bit of heavy cream in and I decided to try that with a pump of the sugar brown syrup. After a couple minutes, Sebastian brought my drink over to me, and said he tried to do a version of cold foam for me to try. How kind of him! He didn't have to try, and it was a very thoughtful gesture. It turned out good, so I was happy! Definitely give this coffee house a try; they will take care of you for sure!

Very busy this morning, friendly staff working very hard, best to selection is small that yummy…read more. they are concentrated on making great coffee. We had hot lattes for here and ordered lattes to go and an iced tea. . Ambience here is very relaxed. Open space and clean. The art is beautiful.

This has been my favorite coffee shop for years! The coffee is amazing, the staff is so nice, and…read moreit's a cute little place to study or catch up with friends. My go to is an oat latte with 1/2 sweet of whatever seasonal syrup they have. They also have pastry's from a local shop that are yummy

Chill vibes …read more Terrific little coffee place. It's a must go to in Lubbock. You won't be disappointed!

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!!!