Gimmicks tends to have a negative connotation associated with them, and understandably so. I mean, they're there to get you to spend more of your hard-earned money. Remember the Double Down from KFC? No one in their right mind would ever think to sandwich bacon, cheese, and sauce between two fried chicken fillets, but when you saw the commercial for it, you thought, "hmmmm, that doesn't seem too bad". I mean, we've all fallen for one gimmick or another. It's part of what makes us human. We all desire that one thing that might make us feel completely satisfied, if only for just a little bit, and companies try to capitalize on that desire. You may be thinking, "what the heck is this guy going on about? I just want to know about this coffee place, not get all existential." I'm about to get to my point. I fell for Siphon Coffee's gimmick hook, line, and sinker. Did it give me complete satisfaction? No. Was it good? Yeah, it kinda was. Siphon Coffee seemed to be a popular hangout/study spot. When we stopped by, we happened to get the last free table. Most of the tables were taken by what looked to be students that were squatting. If a quiet and relaxed coffee shop is what you're looking for, this may not be the spot for you. My cousin said that I could try a Siphon brew here, so it was the only reason why I showed up. I wasn't prepared for how expensive it was. $9 for one Siphon Brew is a little much. Even though you're able to get three cups of coffee out of one Siphon Brew, it's still a pretty high price. That being said, the coffee was delicious. No bitterness, smooth, and very balanced. Not only that, but it looks so classy. It's like a chemistry set for your coffee. My cousin had never tried it either, but mainly because it looked too intimidating. The staff at Siphon Coffee was great too. They knew what they were doing and they were friendly while doing it. What more can you ask for? Complete satisfaction won't be found at Siphon Coffee, but that's to be expected. At least you'll find a good cup of coffee. read more

Siphon Coffee - Siphon. $9.00. - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped in for breakfast and a cup of coffee and was treated to one of the best flat whites I've had in a while (and I'm from New Zealand, so that's saying something). Also had a yogurt parfait with granola and berries that was spot-on. Wonderful atmosphere too and friendly staff. read more

Siphon Coffee - Flat white with yogurt parfait. - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been coming to Siphon on/off for the past 7 years ever since my older sister first brought me, and I'm sorry to say that the quality of the coffee and food has really gone downhill. There have been several times recently where I've received a watery iced mocha (when it's served to me, there is a clear separation of water and milk??). Often times, the quiches have not been warmed up properly. Sandwiches and tacos are still yummy however. Wifi is consistently spotty, though that's always been the case. Parking sucks (to be fair, the same goes for most other cafes in Montrose). Outlet situation is same as other cafes too. I still go to Siphon occasionally because the vibes and playlists are great, staff is friendly, it stays open later, there is a variety of seating and the outdoor seating specifically is nicer and more available than some other cafes in Houston. It historically gets crazy packed on the weekends around noontime, so if you do want to visit I suggest working around that. read more

Very solid coffee that we came back to a couple times since it was nearby. This would probably be a great place to work or study and the food selections looked good as well. They also have beer and wine for whenever you're done working/studying. read more

Great coffee shop in Houston! First time I tried siphon coffee, I enjoyed the whole experience. I also got a honey oat milk latte, and it's one of my favorites in Houston. We came during brunch, my husband and I shared the breakfast tacos and sour dough avocado toast, both were delicious. Can't wait to come back! read more

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WORST service I've ever had!! Which is very sad to me because they have Great food, a nice environment and coffee. The girl that took my order didn't know what kind of coffee they were brewing. She didn't understand basic questions. When I asked which flavor out of the 3 they had available. Her reply to me was, "it's drip coffee" and was rude about it. I picked a cappuccino instead. She picked the smallest size for me. When I received it, I was shocked that it was so small. I asked if I could double the size and pay them for the difference without having to go to the back of the line. A woman who acted like a manager looked at me and said they would not help me and I had to go back to the end of the line which was about 10 people. I told her I had drove 10 miles out of my way just to get their coffee and she replied, "sorry"! I wasn't asking for free product. Just wanted to pay more for a larger drink. I even stated that they could just put my drink in a larger cup and add 2 more shots of espresso to it. I didn't expect a new drink. She would not do anything unless I got back in line and she was rude about it. Horrible customer service!! Shame on you for not making customer happy. read more

Siphon Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I don't know why the breakfast tacos are good. They seem really plain to me. But I can't stop eating them. There is literally nothing special about them, but they're for some reason better than everyone else's. I'm starting to think that there must be an illicit drug in the secret sauce or something because I cannot stop coming here for the breakfast tacos. It tickles my dopamine receptors. read more

Coffee and service is good, but music selection and patrons made it feel more like a bar or nightclub instead of a coffee shop. I sat down to work remotely to the sounds of "who let the dogs out!?" Also I could not connect to the wifi, even after restarting my computer, so that was frustrating. read more

Love that atmosphere!! Brunch was ok menu. I would like to try regular breakfast or lunch menu next time ! read more

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Four stars feels right for this place. Wanted a good cup of coffee. They don't have pour overs, choice was a cheap drip or an expensive siphon. Tried the siphon, $9 for coffee. It was very good but maybe not as good as a pour over. Bit too bitter, not quite "hipster" coffee that you get at pour overs elsewhere. Very cool ambiance, we'll have to come back and get regular coffee and see how it is. Very nice staff. Oh and the siphon took like 15 minutes, way way too long for your first cup of the day. And the seating was pretty full, but while lurking during our long wait for our coffee we did snag seats. We'll have to try this place one more time to see if maybe it gets bumped up a star if their premade drip coffee is good and there's seating. The ambiance and service are really good. read more

Great coffee and well balanced drinks. Fair prices for the quality, and quick service even during the morning rush. Get the cubano!

The tacos (they're more like burritos, really) are really tasty and generous. The coffee is very good. The chicken empanada... not so much.

First visit to Siphon. I had a latte with one pump of their homemade chocolate syrup which was very good. Decided to try the bacon quiche which was OK could have used more bacon. Ha ha we know there's no such thing as too much bacon. I shared a sofa with another fellow and discovered that we attended the same university about 6 years apart. This cafe is very busy and must have good WiFi Because at least half of the patrons were working on their laptops. I am looking forward to trying other coffee concoctions and food items on my next visit. read more

Getting lazy at this location. Ordered an egg taco and quiche. Person at front said surprisingly we are not busy. Ate my egg taco there because quiche was "taking time" 30 min later quiche is burned to a crisp and ended up waiting 20 min to find out. Not a place to go if your in a hurry. Ok read more

I almost hate to only give 3 stars, but I feel it's appropriate. The coffee was great, but more expensive than any other coffee shop I've been to. I also loved the atmosphere, even if there was a "Sheeeeeeeesh!" every 5 minutes. Great indoor and outdoor setup with plenty of tables However, my biggest complaint is the inability to get any cell service in there and thé WiFi not working or having a strong enough connection to work on my computer. So if you plan to come here to work, you might not be able to get internet to do so even if you have a hotspot because the cell service is too weak indoors. That's why I had to leave (cuz sitting outside for the cell service on my hotspot became too much when it got closer to noon in Summertime), and unfortunately I won't be able to return for that same reason. read more

TL;DR Xenophobic and/or anti-masker staff, also inefficient and rude. My wife and I ordered a latte and an empanada. We were wearing masks as we always do at indoor crowded places. We showed a coupon of $5 which the staff said would be taken care of after we swipe. Red flag 1: We were not offered a receipt. Red flag 2: When getting the coffee, I noticed that I was the only person served warm coffee in a paper cup for a dine-in order - everyone else was served in porcelain cups. Lots of porcelain cups lying idle on top of their coffee machine. Red flag 3: On asking for a porcelain cup, I was brusquely and unceremoniously handed a porcelain cup. Was I supposed to pour my latte from the paper cup into the porcelain cup and ruin the froth? Red flag 4: They actually did not honor or apply the coupon as I found out later from my credit card charge. Edit: The manager did reach out and apologize. But I still do not know what set me apart from other customers for this behavior. So I will stick to my initial reactions. read more

I've still been comIng here for years now and it hasn't let me down. Solid breakfast menu that they serve all day. My favorites are the quiches and breakfast taco. All of the baristas are nice and aren't pretentious. Coffee is always reliable and good. Maybe not the best in the world but it does it's job. The only downsides are the parking and seating especially on the weekends. Be prepared to park in the neighborhood and streets nearby. It can be crowded inside so seating can be limited inside. It's loud insidee while it's busy so studying can be difficult. It's a great place to grab coffee, a bite to eat, and catch up with a friend. read more

Siphon Coffee - Breakfast taco and iced coffee. - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I must say, this is a nice spot to come by read, eat lunch and get caffeinated. Chai latte was delicious! My panini was delicious... there was no ingredient left behind on my plate. It's not cheap however, be prepared to spend a pretty penny as the lunch meals are easily $9-16. I deducted a star for parking. It's a shopping center with shared parking and most times you are lucky if you get a spot. But that makes the experience that much more awesome when you land a spot, get a sandwich, find a good seat and finish it off with a spot-on brew. There is no better treasure to be found. When you gaze off into the parking lot and see another slow moving car, drivers head swiveling in search for a miracle, yes it is a good feeling to know that today you are actually winning. The hype, once you have completed these tasks, is valid. read more

Siphon Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I spent $16 on a taco and matcha. Their taco was ok at best, I could have gotten it for $1-$2 anywhere else. Their matcha was hot garbage. The only thing that was ok about this place is this dude that got our plates for us and was nice. I would not go here again. read more

I went on a Saturday and thought it was a fun place to get brunch- if you could find a spot. It was definitely bustling, with many students there studying. I got the cereal milk latte with oatmilk, which was alright. The milk was applejacks Infused with the option of whole milk or oatmilk. Possibly another nondairy milk would have been a better option flavor profile wise, since the oatmilk dominated a lot of the apple Jack's flavor. I originally wanted the spicy maple latte, but they were sold out of it by 11 am on a Saturday, which felt unusual to me. Moving on to food- I got the huevos rancheros, which were alright. The beans needed more salt/flavor and my food came out cool, rather than hot. Overall, I'd come back if I wanted to relax and sip some coffee, but I probably wouldn't come back for brunch. read more

I've always liked Siphon a lot - the parking is decent by Montrose standards, the space is cozy and relaxing, and the cold brew is light and mellow. The namesake "siphon" coffee now costs $9, which is pretty steep (get it? cause it's like tea but made with coffee?) - I'd advise you try it with a friend to see if you like it first. Outlets are abundant, but space is at a premium, especially on the weekends. It's quite hard to fit more than 1-2 people together unless you're lucky enough for a table to open up. You can also sit outside if the weather permits. Sign up for the rewards program and you can get $5 off your second visit! read more

Stayed In Houston for a few days and came here everyday. I always ordered a cereal latte with oat milk. The atmosphere was charming and the drinks were good until today. My drink didn't taste right it was bitter and a little sour. I mentioned this to the barista they said they had made it exactly the same as always and that if I didn't like it I shouldn't order it again. I'm giving a two star because I had a great experience the first few times but I am very upset at how they handled this situation. read more

Siphon Coffee - Cereal milk Latte - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

They are quick, fast and Yummy!! I love their wide range of delicious choices!! I can't say anything negative about Siphon's!! They're the best and more!!! Great parking and wonderful Service!!? read more

Brother! Coffee is so fresh and tasty! This was a killer combo of amazing tacos and coffee. . Also the environment is super nice and welcoming along with all the staff. I'm coming back %. read more

Great coffee spot. One of a few coffee spots that I visit frequently. The food is also quite good compared to most coffee shops I have tried out in the city. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is top. You can bring work and be productive but it is also a good place to meet friends for a coffee and hangout a bit. It's very popular so be prepared to sit outside at times. read more

Wanted a little caffeine kick after a walk in the park on a Sunday morning, and Siphon absolutely had what I needed. I was surprised to see how many breakfast options they had although I didn't try any. But the 50% off pastries after 5 PM will definitely be a reason for me to come back! The place was pretty crowded but the ambiance was definitely accommodating of all. There were lots of people studying and reading but also a lot that were just chatting away. Nothing was disruptive, and everyone was respectful of the space. There were also cozy outdoor seatings--dog friendly--that I would have loved to try if the weather wasn't too hot. I could have used more vibrant energy from the staff, but no one was rude or neglecting. The cappuccino was PERFECT. The cereal milk latte, on the other hand, could have used a bit more of sweetness. I was expecting a lot sweeter and more cinnamon-y taste but it was almost bland. Overall, it was a satisfying experience, and I would return to try other items on the menu! read more

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It took 22 minutes to get my Texas eggs benedict and a coffee this morning, making me late. WTF? EDIT: the red haired barista noticed that I was unhappy, came over to apologize for the wait, and asked if they could do anything to make things right. I appreciate the good customer service, so I'm adding back a star to bring the rating up to 3. I'll give them another shot later this week, maybe when I'm not in a hurry. read more

Siphon Coffee - It took 22 minutes to get my eggs benedict. #fail - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pretty solid coffeeshop. I've been here twice now, once to chill in the evening and once to do some work. Got the cold brew the first time and a chai latte the second time. Both of which were not too bad. Chai latte had a good amount of spice to it too. I parked in the lot both times I've been here too, so I thus never had trouble with parking. The interior is pretty clean and somewhat chique? I call it that b/c I'm used to the grungy laidback coffee shops that resemble people's living rooms moreso than a place you'd have to leave the house to go to. In terms of the wifi, we had trouble connecting to it because you have to connect to SiphonGuest, which you can use the password at the cashier to get into...but only if the browser pops up. I had to do some work on my Mac to get it to force open the browser for me to log in, and my friend who had a Windows OS needed quite a bit of help to get his browser to pop up. Here's a trick though, if you or a friend with you had a Mac, head to System Preferences to Network to Advanced to DNS, then type one of the DNS lines into a browser on the Windows computer. Doing so should pop up the browser to log in to the wifi, good luck :) Anyways, aside from having to spend about half an hour figuring that out, this place is gonna be one of my group's go-tos. Perhaps next time I'll try a pastry here. 8/10, would come again and recommend to a friend. read more

Siphon Coffee - Chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I don't know if there is a non-busy hour for this place! I've been here in the early morning (8am) and in the afternoon/evening (4:30pm), and it's always busy! It's a good sign that a coffee shop has survived in Houston in Montrose where there is competition. The busyness may appear overwhelming, but in the morning it is ephemeral. By the time I parked my car, got my things, and made it to the door, I saw about 5 people leave the place with to-go orders. When I made it insider, I was only 3rd in line! Their service is fast and on point. I ordered my almond milk latte, found a place to sit, began to set up my laptop, and before i knew it, my name was called (my latte was ready)! For a busy place, the service is impeccable. Their coffee is tasty too! It doesn't taste burnt or look gross. Since I'm lactose intolerant, I tend to order soy or almond milk in my coffee. At other cafes, my latte with either of these milks appears as if the two liquids have separated and created a funky solution that I'm supposed to drink. I am more than pleased that my latte today looks and tastes just scrumptious. The additional treat is 90s music on their radio/pandora/whatever they're using. Currently, I'm enjoying "Escapade" by Janet Jackson. Thank you, Siphon. I hope to return since this is a nice, low key place with lots of patronage but plenty of seats to do work or just disconnect from the world. read more

Siphon Coffee - Almond milk latte - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good environment for work. Nice coffee, latte. Good for a quick lunch too. Open early and a nice walk from where I stayed read more

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Great coffee shop addition to the Montrose area! Its eponymous offering is the vacuum brewed black coffee - as other reviews have mentioned, if it's your first time seeing it, the process is mesmerizing and does look like something out of a chemistry lab haha. It's a bit pricey in the $6-7 range and I'm not sure it's worth the cost. However, their espresso based drinks are very reasonably priced and I have always been satisfied. My flat white has been fairly consistent regardless of the barista working that day. The shop is spacious, with a plenty of seating on couches, tables, and also on benches along the window. Of note is that they recently removed the plug sockets lining the tables because they were having issues with people camping out there (for those who camp out at coffee shops, please support your business by buying more drinks!). Service is friendly, and the place is generally quiet. They have some delicious looking pastries and baked goods behind the glass, but I've never ordered any as I'm trying to adhere to my low-carb diet :) Probably one of the nicest things about this place is the huge parking lot. I would say 75% of the time I find parking there, and the other times, street parking is very close by. Anyhow, definitely becoming one of my preferred coffee shops in the area. read more

I had high hopes for this place. A lot of my favorite yelpers have been checking in and the first free Sunday morning I had available I wanted to swing on by. I was in line about to order when I ran into a familiar face! At this point I was like this place has to be great! Their menu for food is small and their drink menu is pretty simple too. We had one of the beef empanada and the breakfast panini with bacon. To drink we had the siphon for two. As far as the food went the empanada was good, just small for the price, the sandwich was very meh, the bread wasn't what I expected when I read panini, was expected it to be pressed more. Overall, the sandwich was just very simple. For the price just not worth it. Finally, the coffee. This was the whole reason I came to this place. They have a very unique process for brewing the coffee. It looks like something out of chemistry class! But that's where the awesomeness ends. The coffee itself is very blah. And the price for the two provides about 2 small cups of coffee for over $12 bucks. This place is very trendy, but not high value. They do have outlets and wifi so you can come here to study. The parking lot is pretty big and there is street parking. read more

Iced Vanilla Oatmilk latte tasted like straight milk so disappointed. Overpriced and underwhelmed. read more

Siphon Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

My first time trying siphoned coffee. It had more of a burnt flavor, but is super fresh because they ground the beans before making it. A siphoned coffee for one person is $7, but is enough to share with someone. You order at the counter and they call you when your order is ready. They have baked goods too. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with wifi. It is a very comfy and cozy atmosphere. There is bike parking and a car lot out front. Staff was friendly and efficient with orders. You can buy the coffee beans to take home. read more

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This place gives off a great homey feel. It's a really great study spot with couches, and outdoor bench seating. Not gonna lie though, it definitely reminds me of a hipster place. The moment my friend and I walked in, it felt like everyone in the coffee shop stopped what they were doing and all stared at us in a weird way. Kinda felt like we were at the wrong place or something because the looks on peoples faces gave off a...."omg, muggles are here". It's hard to explain but that was the best explanation I could give. But anyways, getting past that part, I really love the fact that they offer both local and craft beer along with their coffee. My favorite things about any coffee shop is that if they offer both beer and coffee, then this is the place to be. Well, in my opinion it is. I've always drive down West Alabama street for a long time and had always seen Siphon, but never knew what it was. And of course, checking out coffee places on yelp is what I usually do and stumbled upon the reviews. So I thought, why not. Now I kinda wish I would have found it sooner. When my friend and I came in, we actually only got beers, but I'm hoping to try their coffee next time. But no lie, that initial first time was a bit weird. read more

Siphon Coffee - Wow, how considerate. They provide tampons and apparently hairspray. - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really ended up enjoying this place! I came here last minute to get some studying done. I never came because I heard parking was hard (which it was!) but I happened to get a good spot. You can also park on the street I got a empanada and a vanilla latte. Both were great! Vanilla latte was a little weaker than I'm used to, but it was still good. There is plenty of seating with big tables, great for spreading your work out. Music wasn't too loud either. It's a good place to finish work. read more

I love coffee. This place has yummy coffee and they even make it interesting by siphoning it with the coolest contraption. Their cold brew is also remarkable. They serve fluff bakery items, and they r super tasty! read more

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Just echoing the thousands of positive reviews here - siphon is such a cute and aesthetic cafe to work out of. Oat lattes were solid, but the chocolate chip cookies here were shockingly tasty. read more

Siphon Coffee - Inside - Cafes Near Me - Houston, Texas

Started a petition to BRING BACK THE TABLE ARCADE MACHINE: https://goo.gl/ZLyCcf Please read it, consider signing and if you agree, spread the word. Things at the shop have been turning commercial more than community lately. People still gather and there is a tangible get 'er dunn attitude in there air, despite the whelming feelings of fast, quick, that have now moved in. Overall, everything from my original review can be experienced, but it's not consistent and with the signs of commercialism and "selling out" become more clear, I have to be the mouthpiece for change before it's too late. read more

I've only been here twice, when driving in and out of Houston. Watching the coffee being made in a glass flask over an open flame was really fun for me. The staff took the time to explain the process, and they were very welcoming. I had a bourbon vanilla goat milk latte and it was delish. I'll return if I have the chance, though I'm all the way back in Chicago now. read more