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R&B Tea Midtown

4.2 (24 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Daisy P.

Solid spot! One of the few boba places that offers egg pudding! Clean interior, great location near buffalo bayou park & service was great. What I ordered: Brown sugar boba with egg pudding

Tri D.

New R & B in the midtown area. The decor is clean & modern. Everything is well kept and spotless. My friend and I arrived around 1pm and it wasn't busy. There was only one person working the counter so the drinks did take a while but understandable since the cashier was alone & doing everything by herself. Decided to get my favorite drink which is their Hawaiian fruit green tea and also ordered the egg coffee. The Hawaiian fruit tea was refreshing, fruity & had strong tea flavor. I will never get tired of this drink. The egg coffee was strong like a Vietnamese coffee but it was on the thicker side which I'm assuming it's from the egg. The drink was good but just not a fan of it being thick. Overall, it was a good experience. The cashier was nice and apologetic since the drinks took a while. The decor is pleasing on the eyes & the drinks were solid. I'll definitely come back when I'm around the area.

Juncel A.

Super excited about more boba spots opening up in Midtown! R&B Tea is a local chain serving all the usual boba favorites, but what really stood out to me was their small selection of Vietnamese coffee drinks. I tried the sea salt Vietnamese coffee and it was so good--strong, smooth, and perfectly balanced. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their egg coffee next. The shop itself is really nice inside, the decor is clean and modern, and the staff were all friendly and welcoming. Bonus points for plenty of parking too, which is always a win in this area. If you're craving boba, matcha, or Vietnamese coffee, definitely check them out!

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Shannan L.

We finally decided to try R&B Tea since it is closer to our apartment. The vibe from the staff was very off putting and when we asked questions because it was our first time it felt like we were bothering them. There was a total of 8 customers 4 of which was my family and the drinks took forever to be served. My drink did not taste good and I ended up throwing it away.

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Keisha R.

It's good! Same quality as other locations. The employee was very nice. Greeted me when I entered. The inside is very clean and modern. Great place to meet up with people. My drink was great. No complaints.

Jason Z.

Solid newer boba spot in the area. Super clean interior and it was a one woman job as far as staffing goes. Their menu is a bit large and is reminiscent of Feng Cha. I got their taro storm drink with no sugar and it was still a bit too sweet with the toppings. Overall flavor was good and it'll be interesting to try out their more traditional drinks, but seems like you will need to dial down the sweetness and ice for maximum effect.

Tried the avocado smoothie at R&B Tea House Midtown - super creamy, smooth, and not too sweet. Will definitely order again!
Uy T.

Tried the avocado smoothie at R&B Tea House Midtown - super creamy, smooth, and not too sweet. You can really taste the fresh avocado. Refreshing and satisfying. Will definitely order again!

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Good, doesn't take cash, cashiers are cute, nice bathroom, light ice doesn't mean they reduce the volume, boom reviewed

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2 months ago

Plenty of better boba places. Wouldn't recommend better customer service elsewhere as well.

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3 months ago

The place is clean The service is good Definitely We will be back again First time we went to downtown getting lost but finally found it

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Thank you Janet for the lovely review. Hope to see you more often

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6 months ago

The drinks are so good and refreshing and super friendly staff. They're always kind and welcoming

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Thank you Robert for your kind review. We hope to see you more often

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8 months ago

my fav boba shop is closer yay!! Sophia is very sweet, i will definitely be coming back!

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Day 6 Coffee Co.

4.7(321 reviews)
1.7 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
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THIS IS THE BEST CORTADO I'VE EVER HAD…read more Day 6 has been on my list for quite some. Upon arrival, I was met with excellent music and a warm greeting. Once I reached the counter, the gentleman helped me with selecting a coffee and even answered a few clarifying questions I had about ingredients. I got 2 cortados (I drank the first one so fast that I needed another one), a vanilla latte (sweet but balanced), and two croissants (almond and chocolate). My friends got a cheesecake latte (cupcake dominant and didn't have enough cookie butter flavoring), a white mocha hot chocolate (pretty good), and a blueberry muffin (amazingly soft, flavorful, and balanced). All together, I'll be coming back much more often!!!

I really wanted to give this place 5 out of 5 stars, but here's my honest experience…read more The service was excellent, everyone was friendly and welcoming, so that's an easy 5/5. I also tried one of their muffins, and it was absolutely delicious. Another 5/5! The only thing that disappointed me was the coffee. I asked the barista for a recommendation and specifically mentioned that I wanted a coffee that wasn't too sweet. She recommended a drink, and I trusted her suggestion. Unfortunately, when I tried it, it was much sweeter than I was expecting. I understand recommendations are subjective, so I don't blame anyone,it just wasn't what I was looking for. Because of that, I'd give the coffee 1/5. It simply wasn't to my taste. Overall, the great service and delicious muffin were definite highlights, but the coffee experience brought my overall rating down to 3/5.

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4.7(74 reviews)
1.2 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward

Went for our first time at Slow Drip, it was decided to us by our "Stamped Passport" Houston…read moreEdition! Thank god it was because this one is definitely a spot I would love to come back to try more! The drinks were great! Wife LOVED BOTH Gingerbread and Brown Sugar! The inside of the store had a very nice, clean, and very decorated store! Loved the the neon LEDs to show off the brand name! To see the full video coffee experience on TikTok at TheCoffeeSloth7

I stopped by Slow Drip and ordered a caramel Drip-a-ccino with oat milk. I asked if it could be…read moremade with a stronger coffee flavor because I really like my coffee bold. The barista was very nice and helpful. She explained that their coffee is already strong and offered to do a lighter caramel drizzle, which I appreciated. I usually avoid iced coffee because it can taste watered down to me, but I figured a blended drink might be different. Unfortunately, when I took my first sip, it still tasted watery and not as strong as I was hoping for. I think it may have just needed more coffee flavor overall, so I was a little disappointed with the drink itself. The space was nice, though. It had couches, seating throughout, and enough room for small groups to sit and hang out. Overall, the barista was kind and tried to be helpful, but the drink just was not executed the way I had hoped. I probably would not make a special trip back, especially since it is downtown, but I did appreciate the atmosphere and the customer service.

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Mademoiselle Louise

4.7(364 reviews)
1.2 mi•Fourth Ward, Downtown
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The freshly baked baguettes are my favorite…read more Unfortunately, I was booted parking in an unmarked spot in the garage. All my bakery $ for the next 2 months went to boot fees. C'est la vie, see you in 2 months mademoiselle.

I came to Houston from Austin for a concert and decided to stay an extra day. A friend had highly…read morerecommended this coffee shop, so I decided to stop by and support a local business. Unfortunately, I left incredibly disappointed!!! While sitting inside, I saw a man who appeared to be experiencing homelessness politely ask a customer outside if they would buy him something to eat because he was hungry. The customer said no, and the man walked away. I didn't witness any harassment or confrontation. I decided to offer to buy him something myself. He said yes, so I went inside and ordered him a croissant and water. The employee at the register initially told me they weren't supposed to sell food if it was being purchased for someone experiencing homelessness. After I explained that I had already offered, she agreed to process the purchase "this time." After I gave him the food, the owner Frédérick Fortin approached me. He told me that this man had been coming around for several days and was "harassing customers" by asking them for food. He explained that it was frustrating from a business perspective because customers come and go and when they do this he is left to deal with the situation!!!! I told him I understood his concern, but what I personally witnessed was someone politely asking one person for food, being told no, and walking away. I made my own choice to help him. What I found most upsetting was being made to feel that I had done something wrong by purchasing something with my own money and choosing to give it to someone else. Once I purchase something, I should be able to decide what I do with it! I also explained that I had come to this shop because it was highly recommended to me. When I expressed my disappointment, the owner's response was essentially that if I didn't like his business, I didn't have to be there. So I left!!! I believe businesses can have boundaries while still treating people with empathy, respect, and kindness. Those are values I personally choose to support, and a business that doesn't reflect them is a business I'm not interested in supporting! Deff not coming back!!!

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Mademoiselle Louise - View of the counter

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Mademoiselle Louise - Berry croissant, veggie quiche, cappuccino

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Tout Suite - Half Açaí bowl half chia pudding

Tout Suite

3.6(40 reviews)
1.3 mi•Downtown

Sad to see their Commerce St EaDo location close due to the i59 highway expansion, I was excited to…read moregive the Trebly Park location a visit. I love that Tout Suite makes several tasty vegan baked goods along with their full selection of regular treats which can be hard to find in Houston (their vegan brookie - brownie/cookie - is my favorite). Outside of baked goods, Tout Suite has a large selection of breakfast items, soups, sandwiches, bowls, and appetizers with several gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. This location has a fairly spacious interior to sit and work or enjoy a bite to eat and is just a block off of the MetroRail red line (Bell Station stop). They also have rotating daily specials and half off of cocktails every day after 5pm for happy hour ($4 espresso martini, yes please!) Ok, sounds great, right? Since I used to frequent their EaDo location quite a bit, I have several gift cards that I have collected over the years. These were purchased online on their website however when I tried to use them at this location, they said that I could not. They have three locations under their brand - Tout Suite (the former EaDo and Trebly) and Sweet, however apparently each has a separate payment system from Square to Toast, etc and they do not overlap. The gentleman behind the counter did offer to make me a complementary beverage for the inconvenience but this was definitely disappointing. I recall specifically that there was not an option to select the location when purchasing the gift cards online.

Tout suite has become my favorite coworking space/cafe! The environment is phenomenal and the staff…read moreand service is impeccable! Staff is very kind and informative about all drinks and dishes. Today I had the breakfast croissant for the first time with chicken sausage and homemade blueberry jam and it was soooo good! A great portion size and super flavorful! Again I highly recommend this place

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Tout Suite - Meatless Fettuccine Alfredo

Meatless Fettuccine Alfredo

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Koffeteria - Milk and cookies brioche

Koffeteria

4.4(381 reviews)
2.0 mi•EaDo
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Koffeteria is an absolute hidden gem located in EaDo. I just found out about it from Instagram and…read morewas shocked that I've never heard about it prior, despite it being here for years! Anyway, I finally got a chance to stop by on a Sunday late morning recently. Parking can be difficult, but there are dedicated Koffeteria spots in front of the business as well as surrounding paid curbside parking. I believe Instagram helped many others discover this business recently, as it was pretty packed and there was a line, but this gave us ample opportunity to peruse the menu and pastry display. Ultimately, we opted for the: Cambodian iced coffee (kayfe dahkoh) made with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk - tasted very similar but weaker than Vietnamese coffee. As I'm Viet and have never had Cambodian coffee, this was my only frame of reference, and I didn't love it. I'm excited to try more Cambodian coffees to get a better understanding of their unique flavor profile! Black sesame mochi - sweet and perfectly sesame flavored with salted yolk at the bottom, delicious, my partner's favorite pastry Beef pho kolache - the bun was so soft and complemented the soft but flavorful brisket meat. wow. truly a brisket pho in a kolache. We got extremely lucky and got a table almost immediately after ordering, as someone left just in time. The interior is full of vintage furniture, which added so much character. As a vintage lover, I felt so at home! I could see how others might prefer a more neat, chic interior, but to me this was absolutely perfect and added so much warmth, homeliness, and character to the shop. Absolutely love this coffee shop and will 100% be back to try more pastries and coffees. Immediately, this has become a new Houston favorite!

We found this coffee shop while in town in Houston and it ended up being one of our favorites! It…read morewas FIFA fan fest in the area so it was a little hard getting to the location, but totally worth it! The shop had a very homey feel and the staff were super friendly. Strong coffee and the pastries were so good! We tried the chocolate chip cookies and oh my! Overall, we would be back again when in the area!

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Koffeteria - Inside

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Koffeteria - Beef pho kolache

Beef pho kolache

Koffeteria - Beef pho kolache and Cambodian iced coffee

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Beef pho kolache and Cambodian iced coffee

R&B Tea Midtown - bubbletea - Updated October 2026

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