I am a long-time customer of the Memorial/Wilcrest store. The baristas are competent and cheerful, and can move the line when things get busy. The pastry case is a friend of mine. The menu has good options for those seeking early dinner over beer or wine. The decor is eclectic. A mural of the Sloth/Snail/Tortoise mascots fills the west wall. Bob Ross is perpetually giving an art lesson on the TV. read more

I'm a fan of Slowpokes in general as I usually goto the one in Spring Branch, but this location wins for the views alone. There's a park (Levy) right across and a few restaurants in this area.. Indoor/Outdoor seating with a bar and some food items like sandwiches, salads, shareable appetizers, etc. Dog friendly, and it can get busy pending on when you go. I went on a Sunday morning and the park was full of families and groups hanging out. Great spot to grab your coffee and just wander through the park. What made the experience 5 stars for me was the excellent service from the cashier.. she was friendly offered a free validation for parking (parking in the garage) without me even asking or knowing about it. Good vibes inside with a mix of people working and catching up. They offer WIFI for 2 hours with your receipt... Would def come back. read more

I feel so late in the game how come I had never tried this location at Levy park ever. I walked in and absolutely fell in love with all the sloths they had as art. Then proceeded to have one of the most calm and professional interactions with the Baristas. And once I received my coffee I was smitten. The coffee was well balanced smooth and the almond milk was all I needed, I did not need any sweetener or more cream. The only complaint I have is that my food came out really really late it seems like they may have forgotten my order right before closing too. But my hummus and veggies were absolutely scrumptious. I will definitely be returning, hopefully way before closing read more

Ok I very rarely leave reviews.... but my $12 sandwich was so so bad. I couldn't not post this photo. Mind you... this was after I asked the employee at the counter if I should order this, the breakfast bagel, or a turkey club. They told me that all three were fine and basically "idk". Which... ok I guess. But then I receive this as my "turkey pesto panino". I was actually kinda pissed, and I know 100% that I'm pretty patient with restaurant peeps. read more

Slowpokes - Turkey Pesto Panino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here in an effort to find a new coffee shop to work at on the weekend. My friend told me about a different Slowpokes location, but the Kirby location was closest to me. The staff was super friendly, there were a decent amount of people inside and not much of a line. I ordered the Slowpoke iced latte and found a table. My drink came out pretty quickly and it was delicious. The menu is extensive, they do offer wifi and it seems like a nice co-working location. There's street parking around and a parking garage attached. I had a great experience and would definitely return in the future. read more

This is the worst matcha latte I've ever had. The service was really bad, too. Don't waste your money. read more

Slowpokes - This is the worst matcha latte I've ever had. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

The coffee & kolache was great, however, it was interrupted by a rude staff member. We were sitting outside in the sun so we decided to open the umbrella. All was fine until the staff member came to close the umbrella to leave us back out in the sun again. I asked if it was necessary to close it and she said yes and walked away with no explanation, just odd read more

So this location is nestled within close proximity to the cutest park with lots of surrounding places to check out too. Definitely somewhere I plan to revisit when I'm in the mood for a nice, relaxing day. As far as ambiance is concerned Slowpokes itself gives a quaint, subtly sophisticated coffee spot vibe. Just a disclaimer it does get pretty packed in there! So if you come with intents to dine in or do work, be prepared to share a table with someone or wait for the next available seat. Food was so good and paired so nicely with my coffee. My friend opted for the breakfast bagel and it looked soooo good. Coffee/Lattes truly stole the show. Literally 5/5! I can be a matcha snob but that one was soooo good. Not only was I REVVED UP after having my latte, but it was actually so good that I sat and ordered another drink just to explore their menu more. Only thing I didn't care for was the customer service for my second order (mind you this is the same day). For my first order I was helped by a young lady who was super sweet and suggestive. By the time I placed my second order there was a guy and I was puzzled when he didn't ask whether I was dining in or not and automatically made my second drink in a paper cup. Also it didn't help that this same person didn't really greet my friend or I. Either way though I fully endorse this spot and love it to my coreee! If you're in the mood for some specialty crafted coffees/lattes, look no further! I left there sooooo satisfied. Cheers to one of my new favorite Houston coffee spots! read more

Slowpokes - BST Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visit this location on a weekly basis and I have to say the customer service is always superb! One of my favorite go-to drinks is the strawberry matcha latte. I order this drink minimum 3 days a week. It's the best! For lunch, it's the HTX wrap for me. I've also recently had their purple rain latte. Very yummy! read more

Slowpokes - The best barista in town! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Absolutely love slow pokes! Pretty busy on a weekday but service phenomenal as always. I enjoy the seasonal options, including the Punkin pie (pumpkin latte). I think they're reasonably priced compared to other places and love that it's dog friendly! read more

I love the sloth themed shop. Nice gathering space. I had an espresso and it was quite strong. Ample private lot on site. A lot of people were eating so their food must be good! read more

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Absolutely love the aesthetic of this place. Lots of natural lighting being emitted from the entrance, and the view of Levy park adds a cherry on top. This is one of your go-to spots when it's a sunny day and you want to catch up with friends or study. Personally, it's a little too dim for me whenever I sit toward the back but if you prefer low light settings, give it a shot. Only other complaint is that you get a 2 hour limit on wifi access whenever you buy something. Got a little too trigger happy and forgot to take a picture... but I recommend the oh one eight flatbread for a nice snack. I find it to be one of the more unique and savory dishes of this place. read more

Such a great café option right in front of Levy Park, making it a great spot to enjoy a nice spacious work environment and beautiful outdoor views and an opportunity to walk around and enjoy after a day of work! I find the drinks here to be quite good, and I will regularly enjoy an iced vanilla latte or a hot vanilla cappuccino when I visit. The baristas are friendly and give recommendations based on what you are looking for. It is important to be aware that parking is in a paid garage but you can get your parking waived for 3 hours with a purchase if you ask your barista, and you only have access to their wifi for 2 hours with your purchase receipt. read more

Slowpokes - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Some of our class went to Slowpokes in upper Kirby to hangout during orientation week! This is a nice cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. It's next to a big park with plenty of attractions and seating as well. There's some street parking as well as a parking garage where your ticket will be comped with a purchase. I got the purple rain specialty latte, which is made with ube and vanilla. It was pretty decent at first but they put in a lot of ice so the drink soon became diluted and did not taste as good. The ube flavor was pretty light but the vanilla wasn't strong either. I was outside so the heat definitely contributed to the ice melting faster but it was not enjoyable to drink after that. read more

Slowpokes - Purple rain - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends and I had dinner nearby and weren't just ready to go home yet. The trusty Yelp app said Slowpokes was literally right around the corner from where we were. Since we were all parked already, we just walked right on over. This Kirby Grove location is not their first location, but it is the first location that I visited. This location is located in what looks like an office building that has restaurants and shops on the ground level. Walking in I immediately thought this place looked like a coffee shop on steroids. It was huge! The coffee counter was right there when you walked in. Right behind it was a bar set up for all your beer and wine needs. There was also an ample amount of seating inside and outside and a beautiful park directly across as well. Customer service was great, especially for someone like me that never knows what they want. The menu here is pretty huge. You have quite a few options to choose from between the food and drink menu. The food menu consists of breakfast options (served all day), flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and shareable items. They use food options from other local spots as well. Great community atmosphere here. The drink menu consists of wine of all varieties, local beers, mocktails, refreshers and all kinds of coffee and tea options. I was here for coffee and coffee only, so I focused on that section this trip. Right away, the Reeses Latte stood out to me. I am a sucker for Reeses peanut butter cups so I had to try it. What I like about this place is that they roast all their own coffee and you can taste the high quality ingredients they use. My latte was delicious. It wasn't overly sweet, but the peanut butter and mocha flavors were definitely there. I savored every sip. If there were a Slowpokes in my part of town, I would be there all the time. This place had great vibes and I loved what I ordered. Can't wait till my next Slowpokes visit! read more

Came here on a busy Saturday but they worked really fast! It was very very busy - a lot of people studying and hanging out, really good natural lighting in the restaurant. Merch was also really cute and I loved the furniture and decorations. The drinks were a bit sweet but delicious overall! I added an extra shot to mine (like I always do) and my friends loved theirs. read more

Slowpokes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my favorite sweet coffee place in the area. Really good flavors, super friendly people in all three locations I've been to, good vibes and you can' t go wrong with a turtle in your logo. read more

Favorite place to study! Everytime I've gone they have such good music playing and their iced chai tea latte is my favorite. I recently tried their matcha latte and I'll stick with my regular iced chai latte instead. It was very milky and very faintly tasted like matcha I could tell by just the color it wouldn't be too good. What I did love was their prosciutto panini it was amazing! I think it's my new favorite food item they have. Sweet, savory and their bread reminds me of a pretzel, it's perfect. As per usual I will be back service is always great and seating availability is consistent. read more

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This place is in a great location. The woman at the register was sooooo bubbly and nice and I just want to be friends with her now kind of vibes. I had questions about the pumpkin pie latte and omg it was everything I ever wanted. I also made dog friends. 10/10 recommend. read more

Slowpokes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Was very impressed with Slowpokes! The seating was plentiful to me, both inside and outside. It wasn't too loud, a good place to come and get some work done. I had one of their wraps and it was very good! Also the giant cinnamon role was delicious-- highly recommend! Would definitely recommend this spot if you need a place to come work solo, catch up with a friend, get a small group together, or just grabs a bite to eat or some coffee. You can't go wrong here! Took one star off simply because the service seemed a tad bit slow in the middle of a Saturday when there wasn't too many people there, but honestly it wasn't that bad! read more

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Came in here for some after dinner drinks, and it was such a cute vibe! I love that they sell coffee, wine and beer, and then have some food for purchase as well. My friends ordered cappuccinos and a Reese's iced coffee and you could just tell the amount of love and patience that went into making the drinks, they looked delicious! There's indoor and outdoor seating, and surprisingly for a houston evening there was a nice breeze out, so the doors were open and we hung out and chatted for a while. While looking around the place, they've got merch for sale as well as games to play, which is always right up my alley! There's an amazing view of the park across the street, I would definitely come back here to hang for a bit and try the food next time too! read more

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We came at 12:00 and didn't have to wait very long for our order, two drinks. Matcha late doesn't come sweetened as most shops. They were sure to ask if 2% is ok which I liked. Dog friendly. And would return read more

Slowpokes - Matcha late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I tried out Slowpokes today and I was impressed! There's plenty of space to work or have coffee with a friend, lots of tables, and the decor was so cute! I'm not a huge coffee drinker but I got one of their refreshers which was absolutely delicious! I think it was the watermelon one. I will definitely come back again if I need to get out of the house and do some work, I'll bring a jacket next time because it does get pretty chilly in there! read more

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I love all Slowpokes locations, best cafe in the world. This one had a particularly lively city center vibe, as exhibited by these Bhangra dancers outside. They have board games. Though it may be in a good area, I found the seating at this location less comfortable than some of the others. Still love it though. read more

I've been going to this Slowpokes for awhile now, but I'm surprised I didn't write a review sooner for here. This location next to Levy Park is one of my favorite coffee shops in the area. Chill vibes. Lots of tables and outlets for studying. Quality coffee. Food, beer, wine, and happy hour are available as well. What else could you ask for? On a nice day outside, many people get their coffee to go and enjoy Levy Park right outside. The only downside to here can be parking. It's either street parking or parking garage. Just be careful because the park and valet area are strict about towing if you don't follow the signs. My go to order here is the purple rain aka their ube latte, and I always opt for almond milk. Otherwise I'd recommend whatever the seasonal flavors are. Currently it's a cozy rose pistachio latte. Overall I 10/10 recommend Slowpokes for sure, enjoy! PS. Print out your receipt for the wifi password. read more

Slowpokes - Rose pistachio latte w/ almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wonderful location (adjacent to Levy Park). It's quiet with a cute ambiance. However, I really dislike that there's a 2-hour wifi limit that's only accessible with a receipt-- not conducive for students who want to study all day. Staff is friendly. There is a water tap available for self-service. I got the cougar punch (cherry strawberry lemonade) on their spring menu, and it was SO refreshing and delicious! It was $4.60 after tax for a 16 oz. read more

I don't usually pay $8 for a latte but my god the purple rain latte was incredible. Hits hard with the ube, great balance with the coffee, not too sweet, not too bitter. Cool study space, not too loud, just bring a sweater! read more

Slowpokes - Purple Rain Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

You have to BUY your right to their Wifi and it only lasts 2 HOURS!! so.. Your wifi access comes from your receipt # and the total price of your purchase. If you want more than 2 hours of wifi access.. I quote from the barista "You have to purchase another thing to get another receipt" -______________- so. If you plan on staying for more than 2 hours to get work / studying done then there's a heads up for you. I wanted to give 5 stars bc the Ube coffee drink is really good, there's a lot of seating inside and even some outdoors. Vibes are nice and they seem to have lots of good food options too. HOWEVER. I have never seen a cafe charge you for limited wifi. completely ridiculous. read more

Slowpokes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Everything about this place was outstanding. The location is epic. The first elections were great, and the ambience was quiet enough to where I could enjoy a conversation with my friends. The service was wonderful and the prices were reasonable read more

Starting this review out with an important PSA that we wish we knew: THEY TOW IF YOU PARK OUT IN THE PARALLEL SPOTS OUT FRONT. We didn't read the signs which say spots are for park goers only. We visited on a chilly Friday night and unfortunately we were towed. They were towing every single car parked out front that night. I think they assumed that no one would be visiting the park outside in the dark and cold. Unfortunately, this ruined our visit and we likely won't be back to Levy Park or the restaurants in the plaza because of the tow. Slowpokes itself is very cute, unique vibes. They are open late, and there was a surprising number of people here studying late on a Friday night. They sell alcohol, coffee, and food. I tried the lazy latte (lavender and honey latte). It was just the right amount of sweet and was tasty, but very pricey. $5.75 for a regular size. read more

Slowpokes - Lazy latte and cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was an early morning, and I had yet another craving for chai. I saw that Slowpokes was nearby, so I thought it couldn't hurt to give it a try. Well, they really live up to their name. I walked in and two people were seated enjoying their drinks. The two workers at the counter did not acknowledge me for minutes (mind you, it's quite obvious when a customer comes in, as there's only one entrance/exit). I was quite annoyed that I had to approach them to order. There's nothing extraordinary about their chai latte. Is it worth $8? Absolutely not. Is it with returning? Nope. Side note: parking during the day can also be frustrating since closer spaces are for the park only read more

Slowpokes - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is my 3rd visit. I've gone with friends and alone. I love the decor especially at the bar. The indoor sitting area is not kid friendly because of the high table top for a high chair to reach. Sometimes sitting outdoors isn't always an option when it is too hot or cold or raining. I always enjoy my iced latte but especially the lazy lavender or regular lavender. The food items are really delicious and you can't go wrong with any option. I enjoy the salmon bagel & chicken pesto panino. The staff is always friendly. The restroom is usually clean! You have to park in the attached garage but they do validate parking! read more

Slowpokes - Lazy Lavender iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really love the atmosphere and location of this coffee shop! Great outdoor space that is quiet enough to catch up with a friend. The coffee was delicious and went down so smoothly! No notes of acidity whatsoever (which is my type of coffee). Nice selection of food as well! Decently kid-friendly with a nice selection of juices/cookies for the kids to eat. Though I didn't talk much with the cashier, she was polite and took my order promptly. There is a slight wait to get your coffee... it's in the name... but worth it! I would definitely come back again! read more

Why 5 stars? Because the nitro was absolutely essential to my life. --- --- --- This review is going to be quick and to the point. If you enjoy black nitro, like I do, Slowpokes is an excellent choice. The nitro was smooth and full of caffeine, which is exactly what I was seeking after eating a mammoth, carb-filled lunch. I was looking for coffee nearby and nitro was difficult to track down, for some reason. So many places seemed to have cold brew only, and why would anyone choose for just regular ol' cold brew, when a much better version of that is available in the form of nitro? I'd happily return to Slowpokes in the future for more than just coffee, but for now, I've established that the coffee checks the boxes. read more

Make sure they put your cups securely into the cup holder, or else you will be starting your own coffee swimming pool in your car. Nice people, good coffee when it stays in the cup where it belongs. read more

Slowpokes - The result of Slow Pokes not placing cups securely into the cup holder. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

What a cute coffee shop across levy park! The location is very prime for someone who wants to have a nice relaxing time catching up with friends and grabbing a coffee with a view of the park. The seating inside also seemed ample with outlets as well. I decided to try their lazy latte which is lavender and honey. Got it less sweet and it was perfect! My sister wanted to get the ube latte but at 11am on a Saturday morning they ran out of ube, so she tried the booberry seasonal latte (white mocha and blueberry). It tasted like a blueberry fruit/granola bar, which we thought was an interesting concept but she didn't enjoy it because she doesn't like fruit bars. Parking wasn't too bad - there's limited street parking and also garage parking. Make sure you ask the cashier for validation so your garage ticket can be free! read more

Slowpokes - Lazy latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is adorable with its turtles, sloths and other animals that crest a vibe of relaxed and taking the time to slow down. We are all so busy and this place reminds us to take it easy once in awhile! It's also very clean and there is a park outside to enjoy the weather too :) read more

Love cafes like this. Lots of table space and room in the building. Perfect spot to bring your laptop for work or studying. Plenty of outlets. Service is chill. They give you a number to place where you sit so they can bring you your food. Salmon bagel was delicious and had a nice caramel macchiato. read more

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Was having a bad day and just needed somewhere to sit and wind down. Came across this place and Connor was so kind. Completely changed my day around and the drinks were good. And whoever's on aux, holy taste. Made the ambience just right. Service was amazing. read more

Slowpokes is a cozy coffee shop with multiple locations in Houston, and I recently visited and tried the Purple Rain! The Purple Rain was pretty good, but I wished it had more of an ube flavor. Although the drink was purple, it tasted like a standard vanilla latte, and I did not really taste the ube. Asides from that, the coffee was pretty solid and not too acidic or strong! read more

Slowpokes - Purple Rain - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas