Happy I was able to wake up early this time around. Their pastries are mango sticky rice Danish (8$) and black sesame mochi (6$) ah! Sold. Fresh, delicious, and worthy of their James Beard nomination. As another reviewer said, they are a bit pricey but they're so worth it for pastries! Also tried their iced latte with ube coconut syrup this time around. It's light, personally I liked it. Their coffee is truly not the highlight everytime I've gone which is 3 times now including their other location in Eado. Their pastries alone make this place a 5/5. Coffee wise I think the iced thai tea is my favorite from all 3 visits. I recommend it! Definitely in my top tier of bakeries in town! read more

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$$$ Attached and one of the main spots of The Quad, parking spaces are a premium here. I found myself parallel parked on the street right next to a steep water ditch. So beware folks! Once inside, the vibes are definitely more welcoming and relaxing. (except for the 80's love songs blaring). $8.5 for a Cambodian Iced Coffee $8 for Pho Kolache The Cambodian Ice Coffee was delicious, but I have a hard time differentiating it from the Vietnamese Cafe Sua Da. Tastes the same... looks the same... except the price is a lot higher than what it should be. Pho kolache came out to be the same size as a regular kolache but with the added pho beef flavors into the mix. Good overall pastry but again, the price is pretty high for a kolache. 1 coffee and 1 kolache... close to $20 for my total. I'm sure some people don't mind, but I'm going to be more selective with my dollars. I see why people like Lil' Koffeteria. With their accolades and attention, they're milking their stuff for as much dollars as they can. Its a one and done for me. Nice sofas though. $$$ read more

Finally got to visit Koffeteria ! Well, this was L'il Koffeteria but it is the same... Ever since I read that Koffeteria had made it to the 2024 James Beard semifinals, and was the first bakery in Houston to get there, it had been on my list. Today, happened to be in the area where their second location l'il Koffeteria is located and visiting it was a no brainer ! James Beard nominations is like the Oscars for food and restaurants in America. Vanarin Kuch- the acclaimed baker who owns this cafe not only reached semi finals in the Outstanding Bakery's category, but was also awarded the 2024 tastemaker award for his pastry creation including Pistachio Baklava Croissant. In this really cold weather got the Cortado - it came in the cutest of glasses. It was warm, strong and soo good. Ginger Coffee - Ginger in chai is must for me and this was a coffee twist. Interesting. Corn Bread - it was savory with mild sugar in it. Kinda eggy taste. Service was fast and the girl was in such good spirits. She was lovely to talk to and bother with my questions ... lol... Interiors and ambience- absolutely wonderful. It has an open feeling with various kinds of furniture. Free wifi. The outside seating and the cactus add a different vibe to the whole setting. U can bring ur dogs for outdoor seating. Checkmark completed with a big smile. read more

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We always try a new coffee shop on Sunday and this one was next on our list. First walking up this place was huge, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and very quiet it would be the perfect place to work. The guys were super helpful being out first time and helped us navigate the menu. We usually get a pastries but today we just did drinks, I was a little shocked by the reviews saying the coffee was not the front runner here because my husband and I really enjoyed the coffee and both said we would come back. I got the halo which was listed as a favorite and it got a 10/10. It had so much flavor and not too sweet. My husband who usually only gets cold brew was actually very surprised and loved it. My husband's cold brew also was made very well and I love a shop that makes its own syrups!! Long story short we will be back for the coffee and for a pastry item next time!!! read more

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Easy to miss this place. In a very industrial looking area. The interior is really lovely and deceptively spacious. The Cambodian Iced Coffee was decadently rich and sweet. And the baked goods? We ordered quite a bit and then regretted we did not order a carrot cake roll, so I corrected that. When asked if I wanted it warm, I asked the worker if that was the play and she said yes. Correct on that. Probably the best version of a cinnamon roll I have ever had. Sweet, unctuous, and rich. read more

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My new fav coffee/breakfast/work-spot! The staff is kind and welcoming, which sadly isn't the norm a lot of places these days. The coffee is always well made and balanced. I can confirm they make a real cappuccino, YEA! The scones, cookies, buns, and kolache are all delicious. I try something new every time I visit, and haven't been disappointed yet! I've never encountered a crowd (also YEA), but everyone seems respectful and aware of others who might be working. They have clean restrooms, and an outdoor area with seating. I've brought my kids with me and enjoyed the outdoor area with no issue. Definitely one of the best little spots in the Spring Branch area! read more

Honey lavender latte - 8/10 - Coffee was good but lavender and honey flavors werent strong enough Cambodian iced coffee - 6/10 - Strong coffee with a bitter/tangy aftertaste , which idk if it was supposed to have but i wasnt a big fan of the flavor Lil Koffeteria is a cute little workspace + Cambodian cafe with many drink options including coffee, matcha, chai, hot cocoa, etc, and also many food/pastries options. We only tried their coffee and it was more on the stronger side. If you need a quiet place to work or study at though, this would probably be good for you! read more

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So many spots to sit/chill/study/do work! Been wanting to try this spot for awhile now. Really well-made pastries and bread. I got to try the Ham & Cheese croissant (P.S air fry it when you get home! SUPER buttery and flaky) and the chinese sausage brioche (buttery as well). For some caffeine fix, I got the honey lavender iced latte with oat milk and it was pretty standard. Maybe needed a bit more lavender. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Really like the vibe. Parking - free within their own plaza of the parking lot Staff was friendly as well! read more

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Came on a weekend and it was packed. I really love the cool design of the space. The modern decor and the variety of seating is really nice. I got the tiger upper cut and my friend got the make ya halo for our drinks. We also shared the chicken mole croissant, the Chinese sausage brioche, and the mango sticky rice danish. The tiger upper cut was really strong. I knew that it was thai tea with espresso, but I expected more of a sweet drink. The bitter flavor of the espresso was definitely more prominent with a very mild hint of thai tea at the end. If you are looking for something that will wake you up this is the drink for you. (6/10) The make ya halo also had really mild flavors. The coconut milk and ube flavor were very subtle compared to the coffee. Though this is their take on a halo halo drink I would say the flavors are not as bold as I like. (5.5/10) The chicken mole croissant was good. The croissant was standard, but the mole had great flavor. I just wish there was more mole or mole flavor throughout the pastry. (6.5/10) The Chinese sausage brioche was delicious. The brioche was soft and buttery and I loved how there were bits of Chinese sausage throughout the bread. The pickled veggies on top was also a great addition to provide some contrast in flavor. They helped to breakthrough the fattieness of the sausage and the heaviness of the bread. Would definitely get this again. (8.7/10) The mango sticky rice danish was also spectacular. The danish was flakey and buttery and the mangos on top were so fresh and perfectly ripe. There is also a layer of stickey rice cooked into the danish and really made this one of the best pastries I've ever had. I will be running back to get this. (9/10) Overall, Though the drinks weren't my favorite, the pastries were phenomenal. The shear variety and the innovativeness of them was awesome. I can definitely say that I haven't seen anything like this yet. The space does have a variety of seating but it can get filled up quickly. I will be back to try more! read more

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Coffee was good. Pastries even better. Cute little place. Like office spaces but in storage containers. I like the space. Open with a good amount of seats. Flat white was good. Iced salted caramel was ok. London fog roll was great if you like the Earl grey flavor. Ham and cheese croissant was pretty darn good. Would come back for pastries for sure! read more

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love these eco-friendly cups! the coffee is delicious. the service was pleasant too. the gentleman behind the counter was so sweet. he was quick and efficient considering he was taking the orders and making them by himself and i had two customers before me. i would definitely come back again to lounge or work or just stop by for coffee like i did today :) read more

Lil' Koffeteria - iced latte with honey, cinnamon and oat milk - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been wanting to try Koffeteria for a while now, so when I heard they opened up a second location in spring branch I had to stop by! I ordered the 'Cambodian coffee' and my sister ordered the 'make ya halo' and the earl grey pastry. Sadly, I was super impressed. I thought everything tasted ok; I was expecting for the taste to be unique but it wasn't. The interior inside was really nice and it felt very clean. They have a lot of seating so great place to chill, work or study at. Parking is limited we had trouble finding a spot. The employees were very kind!!! For coffee and pastries I would say this place is pretty expensive. Overall I would say it's an OK spot but I'm not sure if I would come back. read more

Lil' Koffeteria - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you like more bitter coffee flavors, you might like this place. If you're a sweet coffee person, you probably won't. Asked for the coffees we got to be "extra sweet" and they were not at all. Also $9.50 for the specialty coffees we got was pretty outrageous. I definitely won't be back for their coffees, but the pastries we tried were good. BEEF PHO KOLACHE: Delicious! Meat tasted marinated and flavorful. Bread felt and tasted like good quality. Bottom got soggy though so it was a little messy to eat for a kolache. CINNAMON ROLL: Delicious! Especially when heated up. Dense. Felt like great quality. SALTY CAMBODIAN: I thought this was very bitter, but my bf (who doesn't mind bitter coffee) thought it just tasted like a regular unsweet latte. Not sweet AT ALL even though we asked for it to be extra sweet. Definitely not worth the price imo. We couldn't even taste any salt at first, but after about 30 minutes, it got super salty. My bf didn't like it at all. He even swirled it constantly to try to taste some of the salt in case it wasn't mixed well, but he never tasted it until the end. And by then it was a disgusting amount of salt. TIGER UPPERCUT: I asked for it to be extra sweet and, at first, it basically just tasted like Thai tea, which I liked. It wasn't mixed at all though because all of the Thai tea flavor was just sitting at the bottom. So when I drank it all with my straw, I was left with extremely bitter coffee, which I hated. Receipt said the large had 4 shots of espresso and it sure tasted like that for the last 2/3 of the drink. Make sure you stir this if you get it. read more

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Love that we finally get a second location for Koffeteria, and in my neighborhood made it extra cool! The menu seems to be the exact same as the original location and the quality is definitely on par as well. Everything that I've had here is just as good as the EaDo spot, coffee and food. This is probably my go to coffee location now that the summer hours have them open on the weekends. My favorite items are the Make Ya Halo cold brew, the Beef Pho Kolache is a Houston masterpiece, and the pistachio baklava croissant is a revelation. read more

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Great place to get a pho kolache, pastry items, and coffee! my favorite at both locations is the kolache and their banana bread! As I am writing this I realized their bakery items are located under the cashier so i missed it! Overall great spot, large seating area, good parking, and they have an outdoor seating area too! I highly recommend and would come back! read more

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I liked the space here and vibes. Interior was nice and a great minimal space to get work done. Coffee was good but I thought a bit too pricey. Service was very friendly. read more

What a nice, awesome little coffee joint that is nestled inside a business park along Brittmoore in the Spring Branch area! I've been wanting to try this place for a while, knowing that I go to church just right next door to it! Starting from the outside, don't get confused since it's in a business park, the entrance is well noticeable and you'll know you're at Koffeteria when you see it! Good amount of parking in the office space, the front is very inviting with bright colors and outdoor seating spaces. Going inside, the vibes are chill with plenty of space to sit, study, work or hangout! Was pleased with the use of the space as well. Lots of modern decor and looks make it inviting for others to come and see. Let's get on with the food/beverage shall we? Here's what I've had so far: French Onion Danish - flaky, crispy, savor, so delicious! Cortado Coffee - rich, smooth tasting, great pick-me-up! Pistachio Baklava Crossiant - wow is all I have to say, so good! read more

If you're in a hurry or on your lunch break, don't come here! It took more than 20 minutes for our 3 drinks to come out and more than 10 minutes to place our order (only 2 people in front of us). It wasn't even that busy to begin with. Even the customers in front of us started asking about their order and what was taking so long. We were underwhelmed by the drinks and wish we went elsewhere instead. read more

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Walk on the wild side and take your taste buds on a trip to Southeast Asia without having to leave Houston. The Cambodian twist on drinks and pastries is unlike anything else I've ever tried. A bit on the pricier side, but the quality and experience is unmatched. You will find these flavors and wonderfully dreamed up and executed nowhere else (except for their OG downtown location) read more

Interesting pastry menu, I had a flat white and the ham and cheese croissant, which was delicious! The staff were super friendly, the space is clean and bright. Made my day! read more

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Absolutely amazing. My first impression waking in was a bit confusing. The location itself doesn't give you the usual bakery feel. The pastry display and checkout counter is minimal but the finish product is huuuge. I was so surprised that I've been craving them on the constant now. Location inside is a bit modern eclectic with somewhat limited seating but has an open area with some umbrellas outdoor. No pets allowed inside. The staff is so sweet and always have a smile. Once you order they come out and bring it to your. The foooood is the staple of Koffeteria. So different from the common bakery. Flavors from the world. Very well thought out that work perfectly from spicy to sweet. Plated so beautifully as well. I literally showed up a little later than usual and Everything on the display had been sold out! Next time you best believe I was the first one in line :) Don't walk, runnn. read more

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I enjoyed a tasty Salty Cambodian here on a quiet Sunday morning. This Koffeteria outpost is in an unassuming location, but has ample parking and seating inside. The drink itself was tasty - not too sweet, a staple of a good coffee place, but unique in its salt and clarified butter flavor. A quick scan of the pastry selection suggested that many of the same deliciousness found at the original location was also at the secondary location as well, including lemongrass and ube inspired pastries. Overall, I'm happy that a second location of this fantastic coffee/bakery shop has opened for those on the west side of Houston. read more

I've been so excited to try this place out!!! It's super cute and I really like the seating space they have here. Big windows and natural light, it's a really nice atmosphere. Also free parking was a good plus. The serves were all so nice and sweet, it was super easy to order. They bring it out to you too. I got tea and it was good just like a classic sweet tea. My friend had a latte and they said it was good. Nothing like crazy special but a solid drink. I love croissants and the layers of this one were so good!! The seasoning on the top was a really good surprise to me while eating it!! I heard their mango sticky rice danish was really good from ppl around me so I def wanna try next time!! read more

Lil' Koffeteria - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was very excited to see this place pop up in my area. I noticed that they've adjusted their hours from being only open on weekdays to being open on weekends and closed Monday and Tuesday. My first experience was at their flagship location downtown, and in all honesty, I was left unimpressed. But I did want to give it another shot, so there was no better opportunity than their new location nearby. It's located in a barely noticeable area off of Brittmoore that says "Quad" in large letters, which overwhelms the "koffeteria" signage. There's a decent amount of parking and more seating and space than in the original location. I was having breakfast at home, so I picked up a couple pastries, and both were great! I tried the sticky mango rice danish and the London fog roll. The mango was perfectly ripe and the soft texture was an interesting contrast to the chewy pastry. The London fog roll was drier than the mango, but not in a bad way. It had a lot of flavor from the earl grey sugar, and lovely citrus notes. Truly like a cup of tea in pastry form. I'm thrilled to have this addition in the area and can't wait to give them another shot to try their coffee! read more

I was in the area and decided to try out Lil'Koffeteria, Koffeteria's second location in Houston. They are an iconic Cambodian bakery known for having a weekly rotation of unique pastries. I ordered their French onion danish, guava rose cheese & danish, and the Tiger uppercut. The inside of this place is so nice and seems like a very studyable spot, but unfortunately they close very early. The French onion danish is a nice savory option. It is coveted in the melted cheese that French option soup is known for, and has a bunch of caramelized onions inside. The bread was a little tougher but overall this was pretty good. The guava rose & cheese danish however clearssss. This is a more sweeter option and was soo soo good. It has a guava jam in the middle and is surrounded by cream cheese and rose petals. Guava and cheese is such an underrated combination. They go so well together. The bread was flaky as well. I would definitely get this one again. I also got their tiger uppercut, which is Thai iced tea with espresso. It comes in a unique to go cup. I think I mixed it wrong because I only tasted Thai tea at first (which was good btw), and only tasted espresso near the end. I want to come back to try some of their other popular pastries whenever they're on rotation such as the mango sticky rice danish or the crab Rangoon one. Check out their instagram to check out their weekly rotation read more

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It was really hard to pick what sweet treats to get, they have so many that sounded delicious. We finally settled on: * Mango sticky rice danish: 4/5 - the mango sticky rice is perfectly coconut-y and the mango is generous, the pastry was a little tough. * Pho Kolache: 5/5 so good and unique * Banana bread mochi: 5/5 really good, lightly chewy with a great banana flavor * Taro, egg, and cheese taco: 5/5 really good and I like the taro sub for potatoes * Salty Cambodian: 4/5 - the salt is subtle and the espresso is smooth, it's not sweet * Tiger Uppercut: 4/5 - fun combo and is essentially a dirty Thai! There's plenty of seating both inside and outside (uncovered). It's not super loud so looks like a good place to get some work done. Decent sized parking lot in the strip. It kind of looks like a warehouse area, but the cafe is super cute. Fun point is some of their to go cups are also compostable! read more

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Staff was very kind! The establishment is clean and cute. The matcha was subpar, it wasn't the barista's skills--I saw the powder and it wasn't very vibrant. Also $2 for vanilla syrup in the matcha....no comment lol. It was worth a try, I've been wanting to stop by for some time now. read more

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Let me just first say that it is very spacious in here the chairs are comfortable and they do have an outdoor patio I believe for your furry friend. The coffee is pretty strong. I think I would like it a little stronger. Maybe next time I'll get an extra shot of espresso on top. The ham and cheese croissant was flaky, buttery, and amazing. Felt like I was in Paris. Service is pretty quick and very friendly. read more

Lil' Koffeteria - Ham and cheese croissant and Cambodian coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been here a couple of times in the afternoon but always came when they were completely sold out of pastries. I did get to order some drinks though and I would say quality is on par with the eado location. Parking is in a shared lot with other businesses. Employees were friendly on both visits! read more

First time here and Cambodian iced coffee was really good. Ham and cheese croissant was awesome. Will definitely come back.

Tried a couple different pastries (scone and the London fog) and we loved the unique flavors. For coffee we got a latte and a cold brew and an iced matcha--all were great! I like the compostable cups too, but they are a little harder to hold so don't drop it. And the decor at this location is awesome! read more

Pastries are pretty good. Mango is my favorite. Drinks are also pretty good, a little on the pricey side for some. My main gripe are the cups used for the cold drinks. For the love of god, please get a cup that has a lid. They are so flimsy and splash and spill everywhere. 4 stars if it wasn't for the cup. read more

This place is so cute and the pastries are very creative. Where else besides Houston can you find a beef pho kolache! I just wish that they didn't chain the chairs down outside. It makes the place seem like it's unsafe lol overall, will be back. read more

Lil' Koffeteria - pho kolache - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had the buttery croissant and the Ham and cheese croissant. They were delicious! Crispy and crunchy on the outside while buttery and tender on the inside! Definitely paying them another visit! read more

Came here on a crisp Sunday morning. Have been waiting to try it for awhile now but was surprisingly disappointed. Prices are honestly outrageous. A mocha and a vanilla latte were just over $17 and its not the coffee you're paying for. It seems like the compostable paper to-go cup is where all that money is going to. Store is cute. The latte was really watery and vanilla flavor was not so good. Honestly can't get over the price. Took half my bank account away. Left in a bad mood. Hope to see some improvement but honestly will not be back. read more