He-Brews was the first local coffee shop I ever went to in Lubbock. During my freshman year, my…read morefriend was visiting Tech, and I went with him, my sister, and my at-the-time girlfriend who was visiting with them. I liked how secluded He-Brews was from the rest of Lubbock, right in the heart of prairie dog town. It's hard to get distracted from studying if the only thing around you is dirt. I've been to He-Brews a handful of times since then, having nice conversations with a friend over coffee, getting some studying in when I needed a change of scenery, or last week when I decided to revisit He-Brews while in town. I think the space is cute and cozy. There is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. This time I ordered their Lavender Haze, a lavender and honey macchiato. I thought it was a little too milky compared to the espresso, and it lacked much nuance. It was fine and I finished it, but it really wasn't special. They also have a Christian radio station, KWBF, under the same roof. I have never once seen the station's broadcasters inside the studio while I'm in there, but it is cool to have it in one place. Because of this, you may hear Christian Contemporary Music playing inside He-Brews, which I don't think is inherently wrong, but it is maybe the worst non-secular music to exist, so be prepared with headphones to hear literally anything else. If the macchiato you order is inspiring you to go deeper in your faith, I'd recommend checking out Numero's Good God! Apocryphal Hymns for some much needed fellowship that actually has something to say past the three minute mark. I am not really sure why He-Brews needs to be so strongly associated with its religious method. Nothing about coffee is inherently Christian, but a lot of people deep in faith love to open a cafe. I really don't think opening a coffee shop as a Christian is even a bad thing. I think providing a place of comfort is a great mission to have as a follower of Christ. It's just that they don't advertise any fellowship or promote any charitable concepts. Instead, they have a WiFi password of John 3:16 and say they are inspiring growth. I want to buy it. I want to believe in it, but it all feels surface level. As I left, I noticed the massive load of campaign yard signs outside their building. Nothing says following Jesus Christ quite like endorsing candidates. It's like they realized how good a pun of He-Brews would be and everything else is just trying to make the name work. Maybe that's just me though. RIYL: God's favorite latte

The environment is very relaxing sitting next to a pond and walking trail without anything else…read morearound, yet it's still close to downtown and Tech. The staff was friendly and moved quickly even with a line on Friday morning. Prairie dog mounds exist on two sides of the building, so it's fun to see them. They are shy, so don't walk to them, but bring and throw some baby carrots out for them! The outdoor patio is huge with a beautiful view of the water and greenery. Parking is all dirt and gravel. If you need a drink to-go, make sure you tell them when ordering because they serve drinks in cute, non-disposable latte cups. I only gave 4 stars because the latte was delicious, but not sure it was the strongest. The He-Brews signature latte is delicious!

Their blended coffee is the best in town!! The baristas are…read morevery friendly and engaging which makes one feel welcomed. I enjoy going there!

the team here is amazing! such great vibes and even better coffee! I always have a nice experience…read morecoming through the line :)

Loved checkout their facility in north lake. The coffee is great! If you need a coffee place your…read morebusiness this is where you should take your business.

Good size coffee shop that has ample workspace to set up a laptop or sit with friends over coffee…read more It was quiet considering the size of the place and I don't recall hearing any music playing even. Service was quick and friendly. Prices were very reasonable (I'm used to San Francisco prices so it's not hard for me to think anything is reasonable.) I had a cold brew that wasn't very strong for being a cold brew and my brother had an iced Cuban that was still a tad too sweet. There were some good looking pastries that we didn't try. Good coffee shop.

I admit that I'm a coffee snob from Washington state and the hubby roasts our own coffee beans…read more It's been quite the challenge finding decent coffee outside of the Pacific North West. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised with the delicious latte breve I ordered at Sugar Browns Coffee. I will definitely visit this shop in the future

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!!!

Came in before work this morning and was pleasantly surprised! I usually don't trust anywhere else…read morebut Starbucks to do my iced caramel macchiato but y'all pretty much nailed it! It's not as sweet as Starbucks and I like that!

A true sensory explosion delight!!!!! Upon entering , my day was enlivened by the wondrous smell of…read morean eclectic montage of floral, fruity & darker teas!! The space itself is covered with jewel tones canisters of the largest varietals of exquisite teas imaginable!! Followed by a cordial greeting from a glowing young lady behind the counter which additionally introduces me to the menu as well as the opportunity to preface your experience by sniffing each flavor of tea available!!! I chose the coconut pineapple tea, iced & was given the option to sweeten with Stevia, sugar or honey & I also added cream. One sip and it was simply ambrosia of libations!!!!! To add to my insurmountable delight, I discovered they have the capacity to serve tea infused wine!!! I will absolutely be back to indulge in this experience!!!!

I love this place! Alli is amazing at remembering how I like my coffee. Its always fresh and they…read morealways have some great baked treats to try. I LOVE thier scones as well! I also like that they have a drive through for those days I'm in a rush or it's raining. Nice atmosphere inside also, laid back and always quiet.

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.