Saw this place on my way to central market and the name was ringing a belll. I'd never been but I've heard so many ppl talking about how good the coffee is. I got the Spanish latte with only 50% of sweetness and it was amazing. I had already gotten a cheese danish from CM so I didn't purchase any food. Will be back for sure!! read more

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Star rating solely based on the matcha even though I feel like their coffee is probably better The matcha kinda reminds me of old Starbucks matcha in terms of sweetness. All I taste really is sweet and milky and not enough earthy matcha flavor. I could also taste some powder remnants read more

I come for the Matcha and it's always perfectly sweetened and delicious. The service is friendly and fast, no long wait at all. I always love that they stay open until 8pm for a late pick me up. It's also very clean and pretty low key so this is a good place to get some work done for a couple of hours. read more

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This was my first visit to this location! I've been to the Pearland one. This complex can get full with parking but it wasn't too bad for a weekday around 11 am. I like the cozy & chic coffee vibe with the world map mural! There was a consistent line of customers. The staff were welcoming and quick to make my drink order. I picked up a gift card and a bag of their house blend Pan Pacificopeia as a gift for my sis-in-law who always stops by this location when visiting Htown. I really like iced Black Island! It isn't sweet but easily still taste the Pandan! I definitely recommend! read more

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Very yummy iced coffee concoctions! I love that their drinks are unique and carefully curated. I do think it takes a few tries to find your type of drink here, but once you do you'll be hooked! My favorite is the iced island latte- vanilla and coconut. The flavor is almost nutty, and compliments the coffee perfectly without being too sweet. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Island latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Can you please open one in Dallas??????? Holy moly, best coffee I've ever had. So smooth and perfectly sweet! The coconut and pandan is a really good combo for sure. People working there coulda been a little more smiley but I'm sure they were tired when we got there around 11am. I saw they have multiple locations, this was small with a small parking lot. I will dream about this coffee! read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - BLACK ISLAND - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a nice visit to Luce recently and was really happy with the new drink I tried. I got their Spanish latte which as I was told is their take on a Vietnamese latte and it's very strong and sweet. Which is perfect for me! It was so good I drank it way too fast. They have very kind employees and it looked generally clean! There was not a ton of seating but enough and a few tables outside that we chose to sit at. It's in a shared shopping strip so there isn't a ton of parking. Hope to visit again soon! read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've visited this location a few times and was pleased with the coffee. However, during my last visit I was left with an unpleasant impression of the staff. I ordered an almond croissant that was warmed. However, when I went to eat it about an hour later it had hardened to the point where I couldn't bite into it. Since I don't work too far from this location I went back to explain that the croissant was too hard because it either had been warmed for too long or was stale. The woman at the counter immediately became argumentative and stated she couldn't just replace the croissant because I had taken too long to eat it. I told her I had just came by about an hour ago and she laughed and stated she seen me "long ago". It was only 9:30 am and I stopped by around 8:30. Ultimately, I decided to leave but unfortunately I will not be back. The fact that she chose to argue over something as trivial as a croissant rather than ensure a customer was satisfied lead me to believe customer service is not a priority here. I will not be returning. read more

During my trip to Houston, I was determined to try coffee places that were different from the ones we had at home. Then I found Luce Ave Coffee Roasters on Yelp! Charcoal latte? I'll give it a go! I decided to get their Black Island which had charcoal powder, pandan, shots, and coconut milk while my friends got a Strawberry Vanilla Luccino, which was an ice blended drink. The Black Island is a pretty good drink overall. I don't particularly taste too much coffee or pandan in the drink. Maybe the charcoal kind of muted the taste of the coffee? The pandan just blended in tasting like vanilla to be honest. The good thing is that the coffee wasn't too sweet or anything like that. My friends really liked the Strawberry Vanilla Luccino but they did say that there was a ton of sugar in the drink. So if you're sugar conscious, maybe see if you could get this at less sweet. Overall, I liked my drink but I would've liked it with more coffee flavor. Maybe an extra shot would work better. I wouldn't mind coming back when I visit Houston again! read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Black Island - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a great little coffee shop. It is always busy and now I can see why. The breakfast tacos are outstanding. I've yet to try the breakfast empanada but it is on my list. They literally have one of the best iced vanilla lattes I've ever had. That is my go to. An iced vanilla latte with oat milk and an extra shot. If you are looking for a great coffee shop and are willing to wait a bit for your order definitely give this place a try. read more

Loved this spot in Houston! Came 2 days in a row based on how balanced the coffee blended in with the flavors of the lattes I got. I first tried the island latte (pandan flavors) and LOVED IT. The next day i did the Spanish latte and really liked that one too. Service was great and the spot seemed like a chill place to meet up with people, do some work or just relax. Can't wait to drop by again next time im in town. read more

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I stopped by Luce Coffee Roasters with my sister while visiting Houston-- it's a really cute shop with clean decor, friendly staff, and bathrooms that were clean. Their Black Label menu immediately caught my eye. As a matcha lover (and admittedly a bit of a matcha snob), I was excited to try something different and went with the Black Forest -- a matcha and charcoal combo that sounded promising. I asked about sweetness levels since I'm not a fan of overly sweet drinks, and was told the matcha is pre-mixed with sugar, so making it less sweet would mean using less matcha. At that point, I had a feeling it wouldn't be for me, but I committed anyway. Unfortunately, the drink was exactly what I was hoping to avoid -- beautifully presented, but overwhelmingly sweet and lacking that signature matcha flavor. My sister ordered the Luce Bloom (a honey lavender oat milk latte) and a brisket taco. She loved the taco but said her drink had way too much lavender and was also too sweet for her taste. Overall, Luce is a cool spot to try if you're in the area -- the vibe is welcoming and the space is cute -- but I wouldn't come here for a high-quality matcha experience. I might return to try something else (I saw some herbal teas on the menu) , but next time, I'll definitely steer clear of the matcha. read more

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My favorite coffee from here that I always order is the Island latte. The baristas make it super fast and are always friendly. I like that the sweetness of the pandan balances the coffee and the pandan part itself tastes really good. It makes me want to make it myself to save my wallet Great study space if you need to do some work here. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Island latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

So I actually came here to try a drink rather than find a spot to work. Walking in, this is a rather small coffee shop so if you do want to work here, you may want to get in early and secure a work space. Service was quick and friendly and I got the black island latte. I thought it was a really good drink and looked really cool, prior to me mixing it. The coconut pandan milk had a light green hue which looked nice against the charcoal coffee. Flavorwise, it was a nice mix of coconut and coffee with a hint of pandan. It had a pleasant amount of sweetness and probably one of the better lattes I've had in the city. Again, caveat that I'm not a huge coffee drinker so I can't actually speak much for the quality of coffee. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Counter and seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The pandan coffee (Island latte) was decent--nothing bad, but nothing special either. The service was friendly, but the seating options were limited, and many, including the couch, were unclean and had crumbs. On the plus side, there are outlets available. I'll have to try some other drinks to get a better picture to update my rating. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Island latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

This coffee shop never disappoints. Located in the greenway/richmond area, this little oasis offers classics as well as a variety of signature drinks. The space is inviting with quaint patio seating. The entryway has live plants, which I personally love. The interior space is deceptively large with a bar/kitchen area, cool murals and decor, a merch section, and a long narrow hallway for seating The staff is very personable and professional. They greeted me, never made me feel rushed as I ordered, asked me how I would prefer my order (hod vs iced drink and if I wanted my baked item warmed up). It was quick service Some tips: Try their activated charcoal drink options. They not only provide you with the typical activated charcoal benefits, but they also look so cool. I would also try the glazed lemon poppy seed muffin. It's hearty and not overly sweet Cheers!! read more

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This coffee was absolutely delicious. Service was top notch and the ambiance was very relaxing. Will definitely be visiting here again! read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Fallchata, iced and hot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered a drip coffee with half and half, I noticed an extra $0.90 charge for the half and half, when I asked the barista he told me (in broken english) that it was standard because they buy good milk. The coffee was cold and stale. read more

I tried the latte with simple syrup and the island latte which was really good. I usually don't like coconut flavors in my drinks but it was not too overpowering while still being able to taste it. The store is so cute, the workers were nice, the drinks came out fast, but there wasn't that much seating. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Latte with simple syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Can agree that this is the best coffee place in Houston. The vibes are very cool and you can tell they care a lot about coffee. I got the island latte that comes pre-fixed with coconut milk. I'm not sure what was exactly in it but it was so good. Tasted like pandan and coconut!! Was sad I didnt get a bugger size. The espresso was very nutty and good. Will definitely be coming here more often. read more

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Small coffee shop with great coffee, great parking and friendly staff. Went on a Sunday at about 845 and wasn't very busy, plenty of tables inside and a few outside. We tried the almond croissant and bacon, egg, cheese Danish (both were fine, not amazing but not bad). I got a flat white and husband tried the drip coffee. Their drip coffee was delicious! A little citrusy and smelled a bit like Jasmine tea! We'd visit again. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters has been on my coffee radar for quite some time, but just never got around to trying them out. I happened to have dinner next door and when I pulled up I saw they were next door. It was a no brainer to check them out for a nice after dinner and drive home treat. I came in the evening and the place was fairly busy. The shop itself is narrow but has plenty of seating and did not feel crowded at all. It seemed like the it spot in the neighborhood to get some work done as everyone had their heads in a screen of some sort. Customer service was ok. The person who took my order only spoke when spoken to and only offered assistance with the menu when asked. No biggie, I got the information that I needed eventually. Their menu has a lot of variety. They have your everyday classic options like espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, etc. One of their featured items are the charcoal drinks. They also have cold drinks, teas and frozen drinks. I was curious about some of the signature drinks but that category had no descriptions of the drinks. I ended up with the Island Latte which was a latte with pandan syrup and coconut milk. Definitely very islandy. Once stirred and all the flavors were incorporated, that drink was absolutely delicious. It had just the right amount of sweetness for my taste buds. The hints of vanilla from the pandan mixed with the coconut flavors made for a tasty sip. I usually say I would definitely come back here if in the area, but not this time. Word on the streets is they are opening up a location right in my neck of the woods in Pearland soon. Can't wait! read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Island Lattee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Well, I went to Luce Avenue for the first time today thinking that I would try the shop since it's close to my house. I couldn't decide on whether to order a drip coffee or an Americano as I generally just like black coffee. I asked the counter person if I could have a small taste of the drip to see if I liked it. She informed me that their policy is not to give out samples. I find this quite ridiculous and it can only mean one thing. Their coffee is shit. I'm kinda a conservative guy and I drive a pick up so maybe she didn't like the fact that I was wearing a cap or that I was driving a Ford. The place looked kind of woke. I'll stick to places that actually have decent customer service. And I'll never ever know what their coffee taste like. I tried to phone to have a conversation with the owner, but they would never pick up the phone and there were two people in there. So I can only guess that's an example of their customer service. I've seen five different businesses in that same space and I'm sure that there will be a different one in there soon after the experience I had. Good luck. read more

I wanted to try their matcha but saw reviews mentioning their matcha was too sweet and not ceremonial grade so I ordered the hazelnut macchiato instead ... which was also very sweet and tasted like straight up sugar. They were also playing really loud early 2000s hip hop music in the morning; not very chill for a coffee shop as there were people working/studying. read more

The drinks here were excellent. I ordered a cortado for here and a Black Forest (matcha+charcoal) to-go. For a smaller size coffee shop, they maximize the amount of seating, and they have plenty of outlets as well as restrooms. The staff were extremely pleasant and cordial. I could tell they are close with several frequent visitors. The drop in a star was related to the wi-fi. I get restricting certain sites like Yelp, but I was not able to access any medical education sites like my DFCI board review, MDACC board review, ASH, and ASCO review videos which was the main purpose for my studying there. Since I was visiting from out-of-town, I was a bit disappointed I could not stay longer here as the ambience was very nice, but I will definitely consider returning if I am ever getting something to-go. read more

Nice little coffee shop with its own unique style. They have an "Island Latte" which of course I had to try. It's basically a latte with pandan syrup but maybe they figure most people don't know what that is? Not sure but I think naming it Island Latte definitely pique's the curiosity because I was sold! It was delicious and the froth game was on point. It had a nice amount of froth at the end. It was super flavorful, however it could have been a little hotter. I also had the regular croissant. I was a little disappointed in that it lacked flavor and was somewhat dry. They had other ones with fillings that I may try next time. I was interested in their charcoal menu. I've never seen charcoal infused coffee drinks before, so I can't wait to come back and try that! read more

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One of our top favorite coffee spots! Bonus: it's super close by to us and the wait time is almost always less than 3 minutes or so. My husband loves the Mont Blanc and I'm a huge fan of their matcha latte and island latte. Their drinks always tastes consistent and never disappoints. I've had their almond croissant as well and the portion is huge and flavorful. I stopped by today and also saw that they now serve breakfast tacos, yum! They also have a rewards system which we always take advantage of since we visit here quite often :) read more

Black Island Ice latte (16oz) - 10/10!!! So so GOOD. Next time will try the Black Forest for their matcha! Must must try read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Black Island Ice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Luce has easily become one of my "go-to" coffee spots in the city for it's consistency and it's convenience from a location standpoint. The Luce on Richmond is SUPER tiny, so it doesn't exactly invite you to want to stay, but the Luce in the Heights has two stories and is a COMPLETELY different vibe in my opinion. The heights location has a lot more parking available and is a much bigger space than the one on Richmond. I believe there is one more location, but I have not visited that one yet. On the weekends I like to study at the Heights location and hang out for a while. They have fast internet and a great section to study. I wish there was a couch or something, but I recognize this place is busy so that probably wouldn't be the best idea. I've tried many of their drinks including: Caramel Macchiato Island Latte White Mocha They've always been really accommodating for lowering the overall sweetness of all of these drinks and so far, I haven't found one I dislike. I'm more of a hot coffee drinker, so I haven't ventured into trying any of their charcoal drinks yet. Every Friday I try a new local coffee shop and I always find myself coming back to Luce, so this company is obviously doing something right. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great spot for coffee and it could be a great spot to study, but the wifi wasn't working for many sites I needed to access, like canvas. I was here in the early morning when it wasn't too busy. I usually get the black cloud latte when I go to Luce, but I wanted to try something new and saw the Luce blossom, which is a lavender oat milk latte with one shot of espresso. It was not overwhelmingly strong. It's a light, refreshing and sweet drink that I would get again for sure! Next time, I'd probably ask for less ice because by the time I was done drinking the latte, my cup was filled more than halfway with ice. Don't want to be paying $6.50 for a drink that consisted majorly of ice. Service is wonderful; the employee up front was super friendly and warm. They play nice music, adding to the ambience of this shop. There are more than enough parking spots around the building. If you're wanting to try something new, I'd recommend this place, as it offers high quality drinks & high quality service! read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Luce blossom - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went back to Luce after really liking the first drink I got from there. This time I got their montblanc which is also from their black label series. It has charcoal powder, cacao nib, vanilla, milk, and shots. It was basically like a white chocolate iced coffee with charcoal powder. The drink is more on the sweeter side but still pretty solid. I thought it was good but my favorite is still the black island one with pandan. I want to try more drinks from their original series next time. This place is really small so not ideal for studying unless you're going by yourself read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Black island - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Luce is good. This location is quiet, but the couple of times I've gone, the drinks have been consistent with what I've tasted at the flagship location. Good location to just stop in and grab coffee, but not as aesthetic or welcoming as other locations if you're trying to chill/work. Still grateful to have a convenient location to drop by when I'm craving the mont blanc. read more

Clean, small, and very cozy cafe located in a shopping strip across from the Costco on Richmond. Parking is limited and the spots fill up quickly. I'm not a coffee drinker but the month of September has been extremely busily with vacations and work so I've needed extra boots of energy. I've had this place bookmarked for a while and glad I finally tried it. I ordered the island latte and it was definitely as good as all the reviews said! Smooth, creamy, fresh beverage that got me through the day. They also have pastries and breakfast tacos from tacos a go go. I grabbed one of the potato, eggs, and cheese taco. They were fairly busy but the service was fast and friendly. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Island Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here on some downtime with a friend to tryout their charcoal series coffee drinks and really enjoyed it! I tried both the Black Island which has pandan in it and the Black Forest which has matcha in it. The tastes for both of them were really unique since you could taste a bit of the charcoal and both of them weren't too sweet. I preferred the Black Island a bit more, since I like the taste of pandan. The interior decor and vibe of the shop is pretty cool. On the first floor they sell a lot of merch, coffee gear, and roasted whole beans. On the second floor, there's some seating space for reading/studying. They also roast their coffee on the second floor which is pretty cool since you can watch the roasting process as it happens. There is pretty limited seating space though, since they have two staircases that lead to the second floor which takes up a lot of unnecessary space and the center is taken up by a skylight for the first floor. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Their cream americano and island latte are a 10/10! Both are on the sweeter side just a heads up! read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here early in the morning to get some work done before I had to go into work, and it was so busy! The ambiance was nice, the space was large yet very narrow. I got the iced Spanish latte which had 4 shots!!! of espresso and condensed milk. Super delicious and definitely felt like it was enough to get me through the day. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Spanish Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

The best coffee drink I've ever had. The black island, which is the pandan coffee, simply can't be described in words. The coffee taste isn't really there, but the drink explodes with flavor. The charcoal adds a bit of a gritty texture, which adds depth to the smooth and creamy consistency of the pandan with coconut milk. My only complaint is that the interior of the store smells like booty-hole (from the restroom). I will be returning to take my drink to-go. read more

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters - Black Island - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Grabbed a lemonade and a caramel macchiato , and both were great! My latte did what it needed to do! Now, my apple turnover I could have done without. It wasn't bad by any means, it was just okay. I love the innovative drinks they have on the menu! Not a lot of seating in here, so more of a grab and go place in my opinion. read more

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A-Mazing island ice latte. The only cafe that offers pandan flavor latte, that I know of, in the Houston area. Must try if you have never had it and is a coffee lover, like myself. Latte are strong yet settle without the bitterness. Food are delicious as well, try their breakfast tacos if you're craving for more savory or their blueberry danish for something more semi-sweet! I can never get my hands on brisket breakfast tacos but maybe I come too late (~10 AM) so something for you to think about. Service are always friendly and there's usually a line, for good reasons. Two small seatings outside for when it's not triple digits in Texas unless you want to be in a natural sauna. Limiting seatings inside but most people just grab and go. read more

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Great coffee, great service. Although it gets a bit busy sometimes. 10/10. I recommend the island latte and the cream americano!