I've been coming here every week for several months now. They have my favorite coffee in the city - the Colombia. It has a cherry note that's unlike any other coffee I've had. It was a little odd at first but by the end of the cup I was loving it. If I want food, I always go for the tacos from Liberty Tacos. Never had their tacos before but let me tell ya - they're LEGIT! Great staff that is super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a must try if you like REAL COFFEE, not just milk with a splash of coffee. read more

The espresso itself is good, and the menu is small which I mostly enjoy. Today I was hoping to try their specialty lattes but the menus don't offer any description on what's going on in the lattes and the line was long so I couldn't comfortably ask. I got a plain latte with an extra shot and a blueberry muffin. I was asked if I wanted the muffin warmed so I said yes, but the muffin came out cold. Overall, the experience was mid level at best. The coffee was good. The service was lacking, but I could've gotten a better muffin at H-E-B. read more

Late night stop. Catching up on work and needed a place to keep me awake. I keep seeing this Luce location and decided to stop by. Greeted with friendly faces and great recommendations from staff. Cold Spanish latte was the perfect kick to get me working. Went upstairs as bottom had limited seating. Definitely different vibe upstairs. Very chill and yet work comfy. Great window vies to watch the outside lighting lights. Seats are high stools with tables, outlets and even a wire holder. Enjoyed the time here as well as the drink. Will be coming again and will try pastries as they looked yummy. read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm an avid 2-4X week type of coffee gal and Luce is a part of this rotation. The coffee is excellent but I'm 2 for 2 on a poor customer experience and will not be coming back due to service. There seems to be a grave disconnect between the register & baristas. First time around I paid for my breakfast item and coffee. Barista said they're out of the item I ordered (unapologetically) and that they'd refund me but then they didn't. No big deal. Next trip back I told the register employee (very sweet) that I'd be upstairs and would be grabbing this 2nd coffee on the way out. When I went to grab it, I was met by the SAME barista with the bad attitude annoyed that I didn't get my coffee when she's been "calling me". I told the register id get it on way out? It's paid for...why the need for attitude? To top it off, the coffee order was wrong (cold vs hot) she literally looked at me and walked away. Alrighty too many coffee shops in this neighborhood to spend an ounce more here for bad service. Love the coffee but they're off my rotation for good. read more

My Gemini AI (P) recommended to grab a coffee here before we (him, the AI, and I) start the "Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway" Scenic Drive. And was not disappointed at all. Amazing service, amazing atmosphere, jaw-dropping good special Cream American with a twist (the twist being the condensed milk which makes the coffee unique, aromatic and creamy). read more

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The ground beef empanada was good but a tad cold in some spots but I was starving and it hit the spot. The cloud donut was the star of the show!! By far my new favorite drink! read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - Cloud donut seasonal latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you're up at 6:30am, give this spot a try! The iced chai latte is so smooth and delicious. I will definitely be back! The baristas were all a delight. Everyone was very kind explaining menu options to this newbie. The ambiance is very LoFi chill with some outdoor, downstairs, and upstairs seating. It is a spot for small groups (4 max) either the table arrangements. Looks like a good spot for remote work, too! read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - Iced Chai latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really want to like this place...... I do. But unfortunately I can't. The place is located in a shopping center and is very convenient. The overall look of the place is very rustic and modern. I truly think it was decorated well. It's on the smaller side but maybe there's seating upstairs. The two stars are for the chai tea latte being impeccable everytime I go. The breakfast tacos from Liberty Taco are good. Overall, no complaints with the food. The service is TERRIBLE. There hasn't been a time that I haven't gone in there and someone has been rude. This past time I online ordered 30 minutes before I got there. It wasn't ready when I got there. No worries! I asked the girl how long I should wait and she says, "I'm literally making it right now". This type of behavior in a customer facing role is completely unacceptable. I'm sure they deal with people that are rude and mad, but that's never been me. I would suggest customer service training for all of them. read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Today I came by and ordered the black island which contains charcoal powder,coconut milk and pandan. Other times when I come by I often order the Black Forest which is a mixture of charcoal powder and match. Every time I come by here I never leave disappointed as the drinks are very creative and tasteful as well. I always come in and order my drink and it never takes any longer than 10 minutes, most times less than that. The area is very large with two levels and the upstairs level even lets you look down to where they are making your drink, the music that they play is relaxing and not your typical playlist you hear when you go to most restaurants. Overall this place never disappoints so I will continue to come by here. read more

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I come every time and get a charcoal drink because I'm obsessed with charcoal. It has suspected properties but it's those health things they don't have any research. You know what? I still love it and I can tell it does some tox stuff on me. They always get the flavors right with the coffee. Parking is actually not too bad anytime I've been. They have two spots in front dedicated to them and the juice bar next door but there's usually a decent spot in the lot. read more

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This place is right next to an apartment building and I am glad I decided to stop by and try them out! The staff are always super nice and patient specially when they run into people that take a bit longer to look at the menu how I do. I tried an iced coffee and a lemon pastry and I have to say that I was amazed how something as simple as that combo was able to bring so much comfort. They have a cozy ambiance but maybe being a light sweater with you because I did get a little cold in there! read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Modern industrial vibes at this specialty café that roasts its own coffee and crafts some really good coffee drinks! I've tried several of their coffee bags for brewing at home and they are great! I have not yet tried any of their pastries but they look delicious. Vibe: Lots of space and a small patio area in front. Lots of seating and outlets on the second floor, great for working remotely. This is also a great place to meet up with friends and catch up! The decorations keep everything looking clean and organized with style. Service is excellent and the baristas are helpful. Food: On our most recent visit, we tried the cortado and mocha latte. The cortado was very creamy and the espresso was extraordinary! Mocha latte was also delicous, and had a good balance of sweetness from the chocolate to balance the espresso - not too sweet. I've tried their pourovers before and they have been consistently good. The prices are little on the pricey side but it comes with the quality. read more

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1/10 experience. I went out of my way to come to luce since I had passed by on another occasion and it had piqued my interest. The customer service was *horrible*. I felt like customers just being there was a bother to the two baristas working. In my hapless experience, a young white lady was who took my order + a young corpulent hispanic lady was who made/gave me my order and they both treated me with extreme unpleasantness. I had seen they have certain events coming up which looked interesting, but I cannot justify coming back here with how I was treated. The coffee was decent, but definitely overpriced for only 16oz. The whole experience just left a very sour taste in my mouth and I would not recommend. read more

The shop was very chill, would be perfect for getting work done or a self date with a book. I had the black island which is one of their charcoal coffee drinks and I fell in love!! Also tried the almond croissant and it was also top tier. Only wish there was one closer to me but will definitely be going back! read more

Parking sucks, but it's worth going for their iced Spanish lattes! They have tables scattered around if you need a place to work or study (I still find it too loud to do either) and serve pastries if you have the munchies. read more

A neat coffee shop that you'd most likely miss unless you were actively searching for places online. Ella Blvd immediately north of I-610 is mainly a stroad of unorganized box stores, but then you randomly come across a well-paved modern plaza at the intersection of West 34th St. The inside of Luce is even nicer; aesthetically, this place is in my top 5. Customers are seated toward the edges of the rooms with the center being reserved for either service (1st floor) or decorations (2nd floor), which makes for a unique design. As much as I like the looks, this shop isn't entirely user friendly. Most of the table sizes only suit single customers. You could bunch up with a friend, but don't expect to have a productive work/study session with more than one laptop out. 2 longer tables are located on the 2nd floor, but that's pretty much it. I also noticed a lack of wall outlets on the first floor where I sat. Their hot fallchata latte (seasonal drink) tasted great. Really enjoyed the oat milk/cinnamon blend but felt that they went a little heavy on the cinnamon this time. I coughed a little on the first sips. Relaxing place if you need somewhere to work individually. Otherwise, I wouldn't come here with a friend or else I'd have to bank on one of two group tables being open. read more

I've been working my way through all of Houston's coffee shops, trying to find the best cappuccino and I've had some really great ones. I'm lucky that the very best in the whole dam city is only a mile from home. I'd been here many times and enjoyed it, and in the last week I'd had reason to travel over a big chunk of the city, so I got to try four new coffee shops, including some great ones. Make no mistake, this is the best #^%!$ cappuccino in the city. I've had it with and without sweetening (my latest was a half sweet one with vanilla syrup) and it is impeccable every single time. I've never had a bad drink here and have started rambling today because this cup is absolutely perfect. I've also had cortados, lattes, and iced drinks and they are all spectacular. You're crazy if you are within ten miles of this shop and don't go out of your way to get coffee here. I like getting on my laptop and reading while I have coffee (or ranting on Yelp like this) and there's good seating and the music is great but not invasive. Good vibes. read more

I came by and ordered a little before noon a chai latte, which was prepared perfectly warm-hot, creamy, and just sweet enough. I asked for the ham and cheese croissant to be heated and wrapped, so that it wouldn't leak through the bag. The staff wrapped it in parchment paper, then inside a double open bag. After 5 minutes inside the bag, the croissant was still flakey and crunchy. The cheese and ham mix resembled a croque monsieur in flavor and texture. read more

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Place was so good we went twice in one week. I got the Black Island without half and half and it was amazing. You can really taste the pandan, the coconut milk balances it well. I'm excited for them to open a location closer to home. read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - black island - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time trying an Island coffee and I can't have enough! I'm more of a hot coffee person but this coffee was good both ways (iced and hot ). I got a coconut flavor from the hot version but my son drank the iced one and got more of a nutty flavor. We both thought it was delicious. The place is very cool and although we didn't try anything else they have a decent selection of pastries. The location has an industrial look to it and was clean. Service was ok. read more

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I was in the heights to run some errands and decided to get my coffee fix. I found Luce on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The coffee shop is beautiful and have an upstairs for more seating. Great place to study, have a meeting, or just to catch up with friends. I was greeted by the cashier and quickly looked over the menu. I ordered the Island Latte, this consisted of coconut pandan milk and espresso. I love 'almost' anything with pandan! 10/10 recommend! I got back in the car and my husband had taken a slip of my coffee and asked me to go back inside to order him one. He is not a coffee person, so this said a lot! Island latte and the Cheese Danish will be our usual order when visiting Luce. read more

Apologies in advance but it was so good i forgot to take a before picture ! This has to be one of the best iced matchas I've come across in Houston. It is perfectly balanced with the sweetness and taste like good quality matcha. The price was good, we bought two iced matchas and three breakfast tacos for $26. When you first walk in you're immediately greeted by the baristas , they're super friendly and helpful when you're not sure what To order. There was little to no wait for our drinks and we decided to eat inside. Everything was clean, they had nice calming music playing and the decor inside was cool, pretty industrial. Come Give them a chance ! You won't be disappointed:) read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - Iced matcha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The matcha here is always a 10/10 for me! It has the perfect amount of sweetness and makes wanna go back for multiple cups. The baristas are really nice and the shop is a great place to get work done away from home. read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - Matcha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

This coffee shop has a really cool vibe. It's like an industrial feel. Came with my daughter for her to finish her last assignment on her masters degree, it was perfect. We went upstairs and they had tables with outlets. There are only 8 tables upstairs. It isn't real loud and they have free wifi. Everyone that knows me knows I am a coffee person. The coffee was great .....only one complaint..., only ONE sugar free syrup. Smh so sugar free vanilla latte it is. I guess maybe I'm the only one that doesn't want my coffee to be 1000 calories. Ha ha overall it's a great place. read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - Sugar free vanilla latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The coffee here was really good... it had a handmade, unique taste that I haven't experienced at many other coffee shops... could it be because they grind and process their own beans on-site? The roasting process is done behind a glass wall, where you can actually see the workers in action on the second story... I've never seen anything like this, and it was amazing to watch. The space is perfect. Two stories with plenty of room to study or just chat with a friend, which is exactly what I did... I stayed for about two hours and was never bothered. The interior is beautiful, with a cozy yet modern feel. The baristas were super nice, and honestly, I have nothing bad to say about this place... other than the parking... it can get pretty saturated, but that's understandable considering how many businesses are in that area. Definitely worth the visit! read more

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Tried out the island latte after a friend recommended it and I loved it! The pandan taste was super yummy and not overpowering. This location has a second floor with a good amount of space to study. It doesn't get too loud and the service here is quick read more

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Great Coffee! The Island Latte is delicious 10/10 Great coconut flavor Amazing service. Calm and refreshing atmosphere. My girlfriend rated The cream americano a 10/10. It's "exactly what she wanted" Thank yall! -Santangelo Balli Gonzales read more

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Really love this roaster and location. Nested in a small shopping center but the inside is deceptively large. Baristas are always so friendly and helpful. I normally go for their black label which has a hint of earthy taste to the drinks but not chalky at all. I also get it 50% sweet as I don't like it super sweet. I think their default is a bit over the top sweet for my personal preference. Right near cousins house so I'll take every opportunity to come here during my visits to Houston! read more

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Unbelievably freshly roasted coffee and fun friendly ambiance, def would go out of my way to stop here if anywhere in the region! read more

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I absolutely love this location of Luce (is it pronounced "loosh"? "Loose"? I've heard it both ways)! The peaceful ambience, warm lighting, ample parking... what's not to love? I always get the iced island latte and it is perfection. The pandan and coconut milk pairs so well with the rich espresso. If you love a creamy, strong, and sweet coffee - this is for you! It won't taste watered down even once the ice melts (although this has never been a problem for me since I usually finish my drink before then). I'm usually able to snag one of the bigger tables upstairs by the windows for group study. Otherwise, the smaller tables are suitable for individual work. Another bonus is that Luce stays open until 9 pm!! Truly my go-to place for so many reasons. read more

Luce Coffee Roasters - iced island latte - my favorite!!! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The ambiance is great for going to work or reading. The coffee is amazing! There are different flavors and it's a great coffee. The service is great, people are kind and give good recommendations. read more

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Love this spot. It feels very cozy and intimate with the second floor loft space. Would be a great place to study, read, or catch up with a friend. The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful. They have a several unique drink offerings in the menu, but I always am drawn to their iced matcha drinks. Always have to stop in if I am in this shopping center! The parking lot is a bit stressful, but they do have a few designated spaces right at the front. If all else fails, the back wall of the lot near the Cadillac Ranch mural always has some spots! read more

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I've been such a fan of this place, but in the past few times I've been in, the service has been so slow. I wonder if they're under new management; there seem to be fewer employees. The coffee continues to be consistently good, and I always enjoy the pastries and tacos. Hoping the service improves. read more

Stopped in for a brief meeting with a couple of colleagues. We enjoyed the Americano Crema, a cold Vietnamese coffee and a hot Caramel Macchiato. The aroma in the place is super. The danishes looked huge... and fresh. Good setting upstairs for us. read more

Ambiance is always on point! Coffee is Amazing, I always order lavender honey oat milk latte Service is awesome. Never disappointed, if you never tried them it's a Must!! read more

Great place to study! I used their upstairs seating. Which has tables and bar height seating. Not an abundance but good for groups of varying size. My drink was really good. Service was standard. I ordered and my drink was ready pretty quickly but it's wasn't packed. read more

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Forever my favorite GOOF coffee house because of their Island Coffee with charcoal. The staff is super friendly, they'd remember my name every time I'd call in or walk-in, which was so nice. It's also a good spot to do some work or studying as the upstairs has big tables with a great view of the coffee bar downstairs. read more

This a nice relaxing coffee spot with a chill atmosphere. Great for people to come work and study. They have plenty of parking & they have an upstairs with bar height seating and some tables. Staff were okay, pretty dry tho lol The coffee wasn't all that, it looks cool in pics but it's very mid. I do like that they have blended drinks since my boyfriend isn't always super into coffee lol Other than that I give it 5 stars because it wasn't overwhelming with noise and I was able to get my work done, so I always appreciate nice quiet spots like these. read more

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such great coffee, such great quality, love the barista but they do take forever, this place is FANTASTIC don't get it twisted but go there when you have free time WORTH THE WAIT read more

My favorite coffee spot me and my boyfriend go every Saturday! The cashier's are very friendly !