Excellent coffee roaster not only the best in Lubbock but I'm going to boldly say the best in the…read morestate of Texas, I travel weekly to different states throughout the US and this is my top 3 coffee roaster/ shops I go to, they know coffee beans and service. For coffee lovers I recommend a pour over with the Santa Isabel beans if you like your syrup or sweet coffee they have a ton of options for you as well.

Gold Stripe Located…read moreinside the beautiful Cactus Alley is the small but great Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters. Here, an iced latte feels like a cocktail. The craft that goes into how they make each beverage, and how they are served using a huge ice cube makes it feel special and different. Their espresso-based beverages are always excellent, and I find myself visiting every few visits I make to Lubbock. Their interior space is small but inviting making it great for work, but I also enjoy on a spring day to sit right outside in the Cactus Alley courtyard and enjoy the coffee with the natural air. This is simply one of the best coffee shops and co-working spaces in Lubbock. RIYL: Big ice cubes

I'm from out of town and wanted a good coffee place. Sugar Browns looked good, so I decided to…read morecheck it out. I normally get a cold brew with a sweetened cold foam on top to bring a little sweet to the brew. I asked if they could do that but unfortunately they don't have cold foam. (Definitely need to have on the menu!) Sebastian was working the counter and said we could put a bit of heavy cream in and I decided to try that with a pump of the sugar brown syrup. After a couple minutes, Sebastian brought my drink over to me, and said he tried to do a version of cold foam for me to try. How kind of him! He didn't have to try, and it was a very thoughtful gesture. It turned out good, so I was happy! Definitely give this coffee house a try; they will take care of you for sure!

Very busy this morning, friendly staff working very hard, best to selection is small that yummy…read more. they are concentrated on making great coffee. We had hot lattes for here and ordered lattes to go and an iced tea. . Ambience here is very relaxed. Open space and clean. The art is beautiful.

This has been my favorite coffee shop for years! The coffee is amazing, the staff is so nice, and…read moreit's a cute little place to study or catch up with friends. My go to is an oat latte with 1/2 sweet of whatever seasonal syrup they have. They also have pastry's from a local shop that are yummy

Chill vibes …read more Terrific little coffee place. It's a must go to in Lubbock. You won't be disappointed!

I pulled off the road with a serious quake, This place was…read morehandy, my bowels were at stake. The place was clean, and the water ran strong, The stall lock held tight, so nothing went wrong. The potty seat was clean, which is hard to beat, And plenty of butt paper hung next to the seat. I thanked my good fortune and sat myself down, Probably the best bathroom in all of this town. I'm giving this bathroom eight points out of ten, That's near a perfect review from this old man. I would've graded it higher, and I'd have given it a nod, But number on the stall wall wasn't Martha, it was Bob.

When I first started school at Texas Tech, I was looking for a good coffee shop to study and spend…read moremy time at. For a while, whenever I asked for recommendations, I was always told J&B Coffee. I went there for the first time in 2022 believing they would be the coffee that saved me and truly show me what West Texas coffee roasters and brewers have to offer. Oh buddy, I was wrong. I want to start by saying the atmosphere of J&B is incredible. Inside feels like a time capsule to the early 2000s coffee craze with their beverage menu written on a chalkboard, the brick and wood decor, the massive windows bringing natural light into the building, and the space being large and welcoming. There are a few areas to choose from at J&B which include the busy and social front space, the back room for focus and quiet, the upstairs conference room for group meetings, and the outdoor wrap around seating that is typically shaded for a nice afternoon chat. The staff is always very friendly especially with how slammed J&B seems to be on a frequent basis with a line usually reaching the door. Their aesthetic is extremely welcoming. It is like a mistrusting hug. A false sense of comfort before you actually get your beverages. Regardless of getting an espresso based beverage hot or iced, I think it is the worst coffee in Lubbock. I have gotten grounds in my coffee, burnt beans, and straight up unfinishable beverages from J&B, and it is disappointing every time. Last time I went, I tried the Sopapilla Latte which was their September Cause Drink featuring horchata powder, honey, and cinnamon, and it just did not do it for me again. My girlfriend and I went back to see if anything had improved, but our verdict remained the same which was not good. I was an officer in an organization at Tech and during our meetings one officer always suggested J&B. We would go biweekly and their beverages became so unbearable to me that I started exclusively ordering London Fogs to avoid espresso. They started recognizing me for ordering London Fogs frequently. Their pastries are usually pretty good. I have had banana nut bread and blueberry muffins from there that are excellent. They also have a kitchen where they serve sandwiches and other items that people seem to enjoy. I have not tried a meal there. My girlfriend told me she had to stop going to J&B because the smell was so putrid to her. She described it as a coffee smell that was not aromatic and warm but comparable to a coffee left on the counter with creamer in it until it reaches its lukewarm state of tragic existence. You could leave J&B in the evening and sometimes the glorious smell of cow dookie blowing in the wind like Bob Dylan would be comparable to being inside. It is like visiting that one buddy who swears he is not addicted to the broccoli and you throw your clothes in the washer and pray the smell leaves your cotton tees. I do like that they are open pretty late compared to the other heavy hitters in Lubbock. I was working on my graduate thesis and needed to get out of the house after many hours at the library, so I opted for J&B. It worked for that experience, but I ordered a tea. Another plus is their massive cork bulletin board which makes J&B a perfect hub for finding events in the community, clubs and organizations for the hoards of college kids stepping inside every week, and more like piano lessons or people needing someone to join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. They also host a lot of events from live music to trivia and comedy shows which is also pretty awesome. After this last visit, I finished my latte and found remaining grounds in my coffee. It was disappointing because their space deserves love for being a perfect hub of productivity, but they do not have the product to back it up. A lot of people I know do not go to J&B as their personal choice. Someone else always suggests it for a group project or meeting, and then you find out they only come for the J&B Arnold Palmer which leaves you choosing between the most mediocre espresso drink of your life. A triple bogey. I want to love J&B more, I really do, but it continues to haunt the residents of Lubbock and the students of Texas Tech. It welcomes you with a beautiful atmosphere then reveals itself to be a heel with its evil all along coffee. A wolf in sheep's clothing. A wolf in an apron, maybe? RIYL: Torturing your partners in a group project but loving a good atmosphere.

We rolled into Lubbock on business, figured we'd fuel up with some coffee, and stumbled onto this…read moregroovy little joint. Good folks, great service, and coffee that'll put a little peace and love in your soul. We'll definitely be back. The bartender even drew a fancy little picture in the foam on my coffee. He kept sneaking looks over his shoulder at me, too. Maybe he somehow knew I'd sampled a couple of gummies earlier and was just watching the good vibes roll in, or maybe he figured an old blue collar hippie like me was liable to hug the espresso machine. Either way, the coffee was outta sight, man , so peace, love, and stop by for some fantastic coffee!

When we walked into Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters, the young lady who held the fort down was doing…read morejust that. She was friendly, fast, and efficient. She knew her stuff too! This coffee shop has its own drive-thru on the back of a large commercial building on the southwestern side of Lubbock, TX. The inside has high ceilings. Multiple seating arrangements scattered. Simple yet elegant decor with a clearcut palette of black, gold, brown, and ivory. The most vibrant item was the chalkboard sign with the new roasts and the WI-FI password. For our late afternoon dust storm road trip back home to New Mexico on February 17, 2026, my daughter opted for an iced cappuccino that was deliciously creamy and sweet to her liking. I wanted something much more impactful and caffeinated, so I settled on a Cortado which is basically a shot of espresso with as much steamed milk. It took a while for it to cool down, but it was some of the best espresso I have had in such a long while. I believe there is a second location on Salem Ave. This one closes early.

I'm here in Lubbock, Tx for the first time and I need to get breakfast that wasn't going to break…read morethe bank. I went to this cool place that is in the West End mall. Waffles were good and the coffee was tasty. Everything was served promptly.

Overall Experience Came here with my girlfriend thinking…read morethis would be more of a specialty matcha spot. Overall it was an okay experience, just not what I expected. Drinks and Matcha This place feels more like a Starbucks than a true matcha café. The drinks they advertise are kind of strange, and they do not really highlight matcha. They mostly categorize it as green tea, which I think makes it difficult for people who are really into matcha. I tried the matcha and the café latte. Both were alright. Not the best I have had, but not bad either. Food I had the beef bulgogi burrito for breakfast. It was good, but smaller than what the photos on the menu showed, which felt falsely advertised. Service and Atmosphere Service was great. The girl handling my order was very friendly. Decent sized coffee shop inside a shopping outlet, and there were a lot of families when I went. I would recommend it as a quick stop if you want coffee, but not for someone who is really into matcha.

The food was very good, considering I'm visiting from california and have high expectations. We got…read moreall breakfast items and i got a meal with eggs, bacon, and sourdough toast. It came with honey butter and their homemade jam. The jam was so delicious and fresh. It wasn't that sweet and had a excellent strawberry taste. The employees were so nice and friendly. I didnt get their names, but they were absolutely wonderful! Inside was so cute and adorable. They had many tables and seating areas, indoors and outdoors. The line looked long but was fast. All in all an amazing place for lunch, breakfast, or a quick bite.

It's ok... That's all there is to say here. Nothing special, and pastry is disappointing.read more

fantastic. i go here monthly with one of my friends and the coffee is great, along with the service…read moresnd atmosphere. its not only tables its comfy couch chairs and a fire to make it all the more cozy. love it!!

After grocery shopping I came to Summer Moon Coffee for an iced matcha latte. They have an option…read morefor moon sweetener but I just got matcha with oat milk as I prefer no sweetener. It was pretty good! They have several other drink options I'll have to try next time.

The ambiance of the store is great but unfortunately that's about it…read more... I wish I could've given this store a higher rating because the drinks itself wasn't that bad, the boba however was a bit hard for my liking. This store needs to staff better. There was only one worker and it was clear they were overwhelmed, didn't know how to make certain drinks, and their equipment doesn't even work! Poor worker had to take orders, make drinks, and do the sealing machine (which is supposed to be automatic) BY HAND. Please fix your machines, teach your staff the menu and how to make them, and don't leave one person to man the shop alone

I was truly surprised by how much I enjoyed this place. Not the best place to study due to limited…read moreseating and space but the boba quality was super solid. I got the breakfast in paris or smth like that and it was a good level of sweetness. I think the menu might be a little outdated in prices but menu is huge which a lot of unique drinks. I also got the milk tea to go and was solid drink wise. Would come back! Butterfly tea lemonade was also a hit with my boyfriend.

When I pulled up, there were a few cars in the drive-through, so I decided to go inside to help…read morebalance the traffic. Inside, there were two customers seated in the dining area and one employee, a woman, sitting among them. The lady behind the counter politely said it would be just a minute or two before she could take my order. After waiting about four minutes, I decided to be patient, but I noticed the team was giving full attention to the drive-through while ignoring walk-in guests. It became clear that in-store customers were not a priority, so I left and went elsewhere. The takeaway here is that management seems to lack proper training and quality-control oversight. Looking at other online reviews, I'm beginning to see a consistent pattern of similar experiences.

I went through the drive-through and ordered an entrée. They said that I would get a free smoothie…read morewith the purchase of an entree. I did not know the app needed to be scanned. I did mention to the person when going through the drive through that I should get a free smoothie and she agreed. I didn't realize I had paid for the smoothie until I got home and looked at my receipt. I called and complained and they said that pretty much it was my fault. They're not very helpful to remind you that the app needs to be scanned. Not going back to this location.