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    Retrospect Coffee Bar

    4.3 (382 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Lisa C.

    Cute coffee spot with outdoor seating only. The many fans in the shaded area outside do a great job keeping the area cool. The bathrooms are accessible through the shaded area. I ordered a hot matcha with oat milk and vanilla syrup and my husband ordered a hot matcha with almond milk and strawberry syrup. They were both delicious. The strawberry syrup made it taste like a strawberry sorbet, yum. The oat milk and vanilla pairing made my matcha taste earthy, felt grounding and soothing going down. Great place to stop and have a quick meetup or casual meeting.

    J. Antonio H.

    Coffee excellent service excellent aswell the only caveat is parking love the patio. The parking could be because I only come on weekends

    Shermika H.

    I love this coffee bar! It's just refreshing and I always meet new people and have these long conversations about pets and whatever is going on in the world. It also has a little hidden garden off to the side. Plenty of parking too

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    Anisya N.

    Ambiance is cute! They have outdoor seating and you order at this patio area. Got the stroopwaffle oatmilk latte, peachy keen, almond croissant and Janis Joplin. The latte was okay, I didn't really get much flavor besides the cinnamon. The peachy keen was super refreshing in the scorching heat though and not too sweet! The Janis Joplin needed more seasoning, had to add salt and pepper on top. As for the almond croissant, it's very buttery and soft. Vibes are great but not the best place for coffee imo.

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    Danny L.

    Let me just get this out of the way - the tipping scheme is new to me. It's awkward enough that most places turn an iPad to you and have it ask for "a question", but over here, the cashier directly asks you if you want to add a tip. You aren't provided a paper receipt or screen to privately decide at your own pace because the cashier pushes the buttons for you. The three options that are presented on their screen are $1, $2, or $3 (not percent). I'm all for tipping at coffee shops, but this style makes me feel uncomfortable and more obligated to tip more than I want. Makes me question if this is intentional to increase revenue. In a slight panic, I chose $2 for an Americano and Croissant. Legends have it that I'm still questioning my decision to this day. The cashier is very knowledgeable when it comes to coffee. And although they don't roast their own beans here, they source their beans from well known roasters around, such as Blendin Coffee. My Americano was great! Surprisingly, the croissant was really good too. My son wanted a "white croissant", but what he really meant was the almond croissant covered with white sugar powder. It was delicious and I would recommend. I think this used to be an old gas station, so you can expect the type of seating arrangement - it's all outside. This limits the opportunities to sit for coffee because of the Houston weather, but when it's nice, it sure is enjoyable! They do offer indoor restroom with running water. I heard parking is a pain, but we didn't experience any issues. Perhaps it's because we came on a weekday morning. Overall, good coffee but uncomfortable tipping scheme. Great place to grab a quick cup or enjoy your coffee/pastry outdoors when the weather is nice.

    Vanilla Iced Latte
    Morgan M.

    -house made syrups -no indoor seating -plenty of outdoor seating -fast service, even with a line! -smooth coffee -plenty of parking

    Megan N.

    I came back here a couple of times to study and tried out their savory crepe, it was delicious! Also love their coffee and the ambiance of the place! Service is always fast and friendly!

    Cappuccino
    Dan A.

    The last time we visited this spot we ended up going somewhere else since they don't have indoor seating and it was super hot. It's an "order at the window" spot. Saturday morning around 8:30 it was pouring -so quiet and no wait. Ordered my usual Cappuccino with Oat Milk. The Muffin (house baked) of the day was Banana Chocolate Chip. Tasty coffee and the Muffin had more chocolate vs banana flavors-just the way I like it. On my next visit. Blueberry with Lemon Icing was also excellent. They also offer Breakfast Tacos and Crêpes. Friendly and engaged people made for an excellent service experience. Historic Building with a spacious outdoor area delivers a unique coffee/breakfast experience.

    Alexandra P.

    I live walking distance to this place and it really has become my go to spot. I am new to the coffee world so I am not sure if my opinion is worth much when it comes to this but they have my favorite espresso ever! They only have outdoor seating which I know is rough during Texas summers but their back patio is shaded and has fans! And also is just so cute out there and they always play great music. Additionally, they offer discounts when you walk and treat the pups so so nicely! The workers here are overall great which just adds to the great vibe of the place. I'll come back and update my review once I try the food!

    Coffee
    Mariana Z.

    I came here in the beginning of August, and the coffee was delicious! (I was told the taco was good too.) The service was quick and easy, very cute location. Right next to houston community college so perfect for before, in between, and after class.

    Vanilla Iced Latte
    Briana W.

    Needed a tranquil place to do therapy but that also offered liquid gold..coffee!! Retrospect is the perfect place for me today. It's mostly an outdoor spot where you order coffee from a window. Even being outside, there are plenty of open spaces in front and in the back of the property. I was also surprised to see they have a restroom for customers as well considering they are an outside location. The ambience is nice for working, catching up with a friend or perhaps doing an online therapy session like me. The back patio area is shaded and has rustic water fountains that add a nice touch for a serene sound. I highly recommend this place for sure. The coffee is also very tasty. Try the iced vanilla latte if you're up for something semi sweet and comforting. Happy Yelping!

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    Daphne A.

    What a cool, historic neighborhood spot! We have enjoyed spending our mornings getting great espresso and food from this little coffee shop. While the space in the front can be limited, they have a covered area in the back that keeps you cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. It's handicap accessible, for the most part...; ramps head into both dining areas but there's gravel and a small metal railing that some may have trouble getting wheels over. The crepe, muffin, and croissant we tried here were all really nice - the crepes especially are very filling. Also, the espresso is delicious! We've seen people of every background and style come through and get their morning fix. Cyclists, families on foot, businessmen and businesswomen, and of course, us!

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    Staff is amazing food is underrated had a vegan beef kolache that was amazing probably the best I've ever had!!! This place is a hit!

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    Great savory crepes! Love the ambiance. Perfect coffee shop with lots of outdoor space. Will be back!

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    Ask the Community - Retrospect Coffee Bar

    Do they have oat milk?

    Yes!

    Do you have gluten free crepes?

    I’m so sorry we don’t. We do have some good gluten free snack options though! Sorry!

    Do you have wifi?

    Yes (free with purchase)

    Do they have almond milk?

    Yes we do! We also carry dark chocolate cashew milk and hemp milk. And we have other rotating non-dairy milks such as butter pecan milk, peppermint cashew and clove cinnamon cashew. They’re yummy!

    How late are they open during the week and on weekends?

    Sun-Tues we are open until 8pm Wed-Sat until 10pm * we are considering staying open later on weekend… Read more

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