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.

The desserts here are fun, unique, and very different from what you find at most places. My only…read morecomplaint is the lack of labeling for many of the products. For example, with the Turkish delights and ice cream selections, only a few items are labeled. For most of them, you have to guess the flavor or ingredients. When I asked questions, there was a language barrier, and the staff member behind the counter was unable to clearly explain what the items were in English. This can be especially frustrating for customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions. In the U.S., I would expect all flavors and ingredients to be clearly labeled so customers can make informed choices. Even if staff members are not fluent in English, having accurate labels for flavors and ingredients would greatly improve the customer experience. The desserts themselves are excellent, but better product labeling would make the experience much more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

I can't believe I've passed by this gem so many times and am now just trying it out. Luce Ave…read moreCoffee Roasters has the BEST ICED PISTACHIO LATTE I've ever had and if you haven't stopped by for a sip you absolutely should! We ordered the iced pistachio latte with almond milk and the sweet chocolate iced blend with almond milk and a shot of espresso. Both drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. I'm very delighted that I've found a coffee shop that has a pistachio drink that actually tastes like a pistachio! The customer service was fantastic, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, although not as spacious as many coffee shops it's still manageable, and we saw online that they offer monthly barista classes. I most definitely plan to return to this establishment!

I dropped into Luce Ave Coffee Roasters last week. First, love that they offer coconut milk…read more Second, they have a fun menu of signature drinks along with the classics. The barista helped me pick out the perfect latte. I got the Island Latte, which the barista told me has toasted coconut flavors with a hint of pandan. I had them make it semi-sweet... There's limited seating inside, but I found a small table to get some work done (wifi access with purchase). It was a bit hot and humid inside, so I was a bit uncomfy. But that's Texas summer for ya!

Golden Roastery is similar to Royal Roastery and located less than 2 miles away from it. They too…read moreoffer nuts, pastries, spices, cakes, chocolate, ice cream, baklava, Turkish delight, knafeh, coffee and tea beverages. Service is friendly and they offer sampling of their goods. White Dubai chocolate bar - $11 - I think I'll stick to the dark chocolate or milk chocolate varieties as this was a little too sweet for me. It was a good bar, with plenty of pistachio cream and crushed kataifi on the inside. Adeni chai - ($5) - Not as creamy as the Adeni chai I had at Royal Roastery but this was aromatic and had strong cardamom flavors. Overall, this is a great spot to experience Arab culture and some unique treats and beverages. They have a large seating area to socialize.

Coming into the store there is a broad selection of nuts,spices,candy, chips and much more along…read morewith pastries towards the back wall and even some viral Japanese ice creams. I ordered a 16oz pistachio Frappuccino, a Turkish baklava and another round pastry. The Frappuccino did have a rich flavor of pistachio that did not taste artificial while still keeping some of the coffee flavor and the sweetness was just right by not being too sweet or the lack there of. The Turkish baklava had a nice crunch to it due to the outer layer and on the inside was a smooth creamy texture both pairing well with each other. The other dessert or pastry, I'm not sure on the name but it was my favorite. It also had the same crunch as the baklava but the center had a sweet nuttiness to it that reminded me of a Mexican dessert, although small the flavors made up for it. Service is pretty quick as there seems to be about 3 maybe 4 employees behind the counter and the area is very large with a seating area that is just as large.

Been to both locations Houston and sugarland and both are consistent with their quality coffee,…read morecustomer service, and clean interior. It gets busy, it is very popular and they offer specialty coffee pour overs. They have barista signature challenges and whoever wins their coffee gets featured for some time as the signature drink of the season. They offer coffee classes as well.

I've been coming to Blendin frequently (once a week at least) since moving back to Htown in 2021…read more The quality of their espresso is TOP notch. I used to get a flat white w/ oat milk and 1 stevia (I use my own brand). The combination literally tastes like hot chocolate. It was my go-to for years. As I wanted to lose weight, however, I transitioned to quad Americanos w/ a splash of milk and 1 stevia. Still very tasty. It reminds me of a Starbucks canned coffee (that was LOW sugar) way back in the day that they stopped making (2007-2009). Obviously, there is no comparison w/ re: to quality but I did want to mention. The staff here have always been friendly, particularly Hilary, who I believe is at the Sugarland location now. I recently watched a YouTube video on a guy that travels across cities to try the best coffee and he ranked the pour over at Blendin very high. I need to try that one day! Side note - coming here and having a weekly routine has helped me on my grief journey. Thanks Blendin. You know who it is. It's Young Flaaave!

Negative. Pro Tip and Positive…read more Negative: This is a such a popular place that there will be a small wait to finally get your order. Nothing out of the ordinary but you can't be in a rush. Parking could be a challenge Pro tip: Great spot upstairs to work Positive: Friendly staff! Brisket breakfast taco is so good you'll devour it in 3 bites. Best latte I've had in Houston

The interior of this place is so cute, I don't know how to explain it but it gives industrial chic…read morelol Based on the customer service alone, I could already tell the coffee here is good (lol). Unfortunately, this review is mostly based on my experience and the customer service! I can't give a real drink review just yet because I still want to go back and try one of their actual lattes. This time, I ordered an iced espresso with no milk, no sugar, and a pump of sf vanilla since I add my own protein milk at work. Personally I wasn't the biggest fan of the sugar free vanilla syrup, just like most sugar free syrups, it left a bit of an aftertaste. I'll definitely be back to try a real latte because everything else about my visit was great!

Cute little coffee roaster in The Heights. They have cool specialty drinks…read more Ordered: - The Orchard (A Granny Smith apple and green juice infused matcha flat white, topped with a Granny Smith apple slice. Served Iced) - I think their description of "fresh and crisp" was very accurate. I think the cinnamon complimented the matcha well. I wouldn't have thought to put apple cinnamon with matcha. It's feels like matcha meets autumn to me. It's fun I like it. - The Snapshot (A craft coffee float, with house made Esplanade coffee cola and custom black cherry ice cream from Cheaters Creamery. Served in house only and Iced.) - I was expecting something like an affogato when we ordered the drink for some reason but it definitely more of a coke float. They nailed it honestly. I didn't taste any coffee flavor in the few sips I had but my boyfriend said he was able to taste it. The drink comes with a fun Polaroid photo which is fun. Honestly a very unique retro summer vibe drink. - Breakfast Burrito - Honestly pretty decent. - Nutella Banana Bread - Unfortunately their oven was down so we couldn't get it toasted/warm but I think that would've been significantly better. It satisfied my craving. Definitely would consider coming back to try other fun seasonal drinks. In terms of seating, they have a large table in the front of the store, a few seats along the window that is more counter style, and a few tables in the back. From what I saw it looks like they had a decent amount of outlets and USB plugs available. Parking lot is pretty small though. They share a parking lot with a pottery studio and a little clothing store (that's also connected to the coffee shop). Not sure what the street parking situation is. We've come a couple times and would decide to go in or not based on the parking situation.

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon while I had downtime and saw a medium sized line and two baristas…read morequickly making the queue's drinks. We found street parking after seeing the parking lot was full, but saw that there were plenty of seats available inside (so it looks like people come here for takeout coffee a lot). We got the Chantilly, which has a delicious cold foam over a smooth flash brewed cold brew, and the Red Herring from the new seasonal detective menu, which kind of tastes like if coffee was also a Diet Coke (really interesting!). New Heights has relatively fast service, a lively atmosphere, clean interiors, and drinks that match the craft cocktail price.

This is definitely in a secluded and hidden area. I almost thought I was in the wrong spot when…read moretrying to locate it. They have a wide variety of nuts from plain, salted, and even smoked which was nice. They also have other delicious delicacies from chocolates, Turkish delights, and other sweets. The customer service was nice and the store is set up well. The cost was fairly low which was surprising since shops like these are usually on the higher end; however, will come back when in the area again.

A nice little nut, coffee, candy, and more shop in this square. The price is pretty fair and the…read morequality of the food here is very good. If you are in the area, it is worth the time to stop by and get some nuts or sweets of that is your thing. They are very helpful here.

Stopped in here after treebeards and was very delighted by this place. What a cool little gem. Such…read morea great place to sit one on one and chat, study, or finish up some work on the computer. Love the set up. I had a flat white with honey and cinnamon and they made it exactly how it should be and the coffee was delicious . The two girls at the counter were very friendly and had great attitudes towards the customers. All in all I think this is a great little coffee spot.

Positive- coffee shop is very cute and welcoming. The latte art is very nice…read more Negatives- my latte is not HOT!! Coffee should be hot especially if you ask for hot. The pastries are not good. Croissant was bland and tasted stale. Quiche was sub par.

the coffee is good but not very flavorful. the guy working seemed to be in an awful mood.read more

It's a small coffee bar that sits inside of Whole Foods right under one of the best studying areas…read morein Houston (seriously). It's pretty good (at least better than Starbucks). It's a little pricey to me but hey, it's a part of Whole Foods so I think it's just catering to the majority of the demographic here. You can add a variety of different milks to your coffee (soy, almond, coconut, etc.) which is nice. I had the iced matcha with almond milk and it was alright, it didn't taste fishy to me (sometimes, matcha does that to me) so that's a plus!

First time ordering from Uptown Catering - appetizers for an office happy hour. Online…read moreordering/payment was easy and email communication with Lindsay was prompt and complete. Delivery was on time and Matthew did a great job setting up. Food was delicious. Presentation was top notch. Will definitely order again.

I just catered breakfast for a family event with 20 people and spend $442 (including tip/delivery)…read more The food was mediocre and the portions were so small. I ordered "The Convention" breakfast which was "Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes and Buttermilk Biscuits" - it came with literally 20 tiny sausage patties and biscuits total. So one tiny sausage and biscuit per person. I didn't count the bacon but it was a similarly stingy portion. No one had more than two pieces. The eggs were bland. The potatoes were actually good. But overall, it was so embarrassing to have the food show up and it be these tiny trays of hardly any food for over $400. I would have been better off ordering individual dishes for each person from a local restaurant. I thought with the high Yelp and Google reviews I saw, this would be a safe bet! I also ordered a 20 mini pastries for $3.25 each which were like pastries you get at a 7/11. At least if you are overcharging, let the food be good and not like you unwrapped pastries from a Costco haul. Worst of all was the coffee which was watered down and disgusting. Everyone threw theirs out so I just dumped it. What an utter waste of money. Also they only sent 8 cups with the coffee even though the breakfast was for 20. Stingy and bland all around. If you are catering for a small group, please save yourself the trouble and embarrassment and just order takeout from a local restaurant. I wish I took pictures of the spread but I was just too upset. All I took was the coffee which you can tell even from the picture was watery. ***The menu listed the items but didn't say only 1, 1oz piece of bacon per person - that's absolutely absurd for a normal breakfast portion. Who would cater one piece of bacon per person?