Such a cute cafe! I heard a lot about this cafe from my coworkers and I was excited to try their lavender latte. The lavender fragrance was the strongest among the ones I tried before and it was great. I really liked the pictures up on the wall and they give a very relaxing ambience. I would definitely visit this cafe again the next time I'm in the area. read more

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I love most aspects of slowpokes. And I want to love the coffee, but it is just so inconsistent. Every single time I go in an order my favorite drink, the with love ice latte, it taste different every single time. It is only made the right way I would say about 1/8 of the time. very disappointing. Wish they would have a more consistent recipe with that latte. read more

This is a very cute and unique coffee shop, has its own characters . The coffee is amazing, I had tiramisu and regular latte, and both of them are delicious. The desserts and flat bread are made in house and very tasty too. read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

My boyfriend came across this place on Yelp and we decided to try it. This place is so neat and cute. It's an awesome place to study/work. There were a lot of people with their laptops. I got the breakfast bagel which was so good! Very cheesy I also ordered a blueberry muffin- it was so moist and soft! The top had the perfect crust! Next, I ordered the iced caramel macchiato! Strong but still good. My boyfriend ordered an iced mocha coffee. The flavor was there but it was super strong. We did add a bit of sugar and it was 100% better. They also sell alcohol! The only downfall to this place is that it seems small and it was a bit pricey. read more

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I love Slowpokes. They always do everything perfect! I typically go in to get an iced matcha, and it is sooo good. The customer service is always a 10/10, and the overall vibe of the place is amazing. Good place to do some studying or catch up on work. read more

This is my favorite cafe shop! It's very close to home which I'm grateful for because not only is the ambient great, but so is the food! I always order a salmon bagel. I could spend hours in this cafe. I definitely recommend read more

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Stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday morning, got iced tea and a breakfast biscuit. I will be returning to try more of them menu! The place was very chill and I liked how friendly the staff was. read more

I love love love this local coffee shop! Parking is easy for the most part, I've never had trouble getting a spot. The decor is super cute and cozy - the sloth theme is very fun! Only a few "private" tables, but lots of shared communal tables. The coffee is always consistently good - their caramel macchiato is my absolute favorite! My friends adore their chai tea latte with almond milk. I also love their breakfast tacos, really yummy! Check it out for sure if you have the chance, you won't regret it. read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great local spot with amazing coffee and pizza! Also nice how they have games! Great spot for reading and relaxing!

Loved the atmosphere! It was my first time checking this place out and so glad I did. I recommend you try their seasonal Dulce de Leche! It was tasty! Not too sweet, just perfect! I opted for the Avocado Mash on flatbread and it did not disappoint! read more

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First time coming here. Neat little place with a nice atmosphere. Wasn't impressed with the amount of tea I actually got for what I paid. I ordered the house iced tea to go. When I got the tea I realized the cup was packed full of ice. When I got home I drained it into another bottle because I didn't want my tea to get water down from the ice melting. I was pretty disappointed with the amount of tea I actually got. See picture below. Feel like I got ripped off. Oh well, lesson learned. read more

Slowpokes - The amount of tea you actually get if you remove all the ice they cram in the cup. - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Slowpokes has some delicious coffee and is a great space to do working. I would recommend trying any of their seasonal coffee drinks as they make all of their syrups in house and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. With several locations around Houston you cannot go wrong with any of the coffee drinks at slow pokes and I'll be sure to try one of their pastries the next time I go. read more

Sometimes you just gotta take it slow. I love slowpokes. The decor is cute and eclectic (in the best way possible). The large windows allow lots of natural light into the open space. There is plenty of seating - from small booths to large tables. And outlets abound for those looking for a space to work. Plus they have a GREAT music selection. The menu features a wide variety of drinks and lunch/snack options. Drinks - Great coffee and flavorful/interesting ice teas! They have several local beers on tap and a pretty extensive wine list. Food - The charcuterie is a MUST but bring a friend to share. The board features a few meats and cheeses from the local Dairy Maids. It's super affordable too. The sandwiches are really good and I love the pretzel rolls. I've tried the small hand-pies and didn't love them - they were a bit pricey for the amount of food. I would opt for a sandwich instead. Desserts - If you haven't tried Fluff Bake Bar's "Couch Potato" cookie you haven't lived. Featuring potato chips, chocolate chips, and gooey caramel, this cookie has just the right level of sweetness and ingredients that make every bite interesting. They also have a variety of gluten free sweets from a different local bakery. Overall, stop in for a quick bite or stay for a productive afternoon! read more

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Stopped here for a little after dinner coffee. First, the interior is so cute and fun! Second, they serve different draft beer/ale?! So you can definitely count on some variety here. I ordered one of my classics, a cortado with a bit of caramel. It was absolutely delicious! Absolutely no burnt, after-coffee taste that usually accompanies any hot beverage. Excited to be back for future coffee breaks! read more

If I were to own or operate my own coffee nirvana, then I would emulate the job they are doing at this gem of an establishment!!! Slowpokes has everything a coffee shop should have: Great coffee? Absolutely! Great service? Prompt, efficient and no nonsense! Fast internet? You betcha!! Beer? check! Fantastic artwork and a fun theme? (insert ((smiling emoji)) here) Slowpokes is definitely worth a detour if you need to stop to recharge and get some (not too intense) work task completed from your laptop. You can take coworkers for NSFW conversation and boardgames. Located off 34th and Ella; it is unassuming from the outside but a true delight on the inside, where it counts most. read more

Great place to study/work. Lots of outlets but the tables are a little small. Wifi worked great! There was a line but it moved pretty fast. I had a latte and it was awesome. I was trying to engage the barista on the pour overs but he didn't seem interested. I'm a bit of a coffeehead so that was disappointing hence the 4 stars. Overall a good experience, I'll be back... read more

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Best coffee everrrr! Also love theiR branding and just how low key this location is... this is also a nice place to bring your laptop and get some work done! read more

Slowpokes - Super cool idea for stirring coffee!!!! - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

My favorite coffee shop, been coming for years. Best place to study as a college student

Funny story: my friend and I came in here thinking it was a poke restaurant! Haha. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of coffee, food and art here. We were glad to have made the stop, even if it was by accident. Surprisingly, Slowpoke's has a pretty extensive menu for being a coffeeshop. Enough options for us to take a few minutes to make our selections. We went with a salmon bagel and the chicken pesto mozzarella sandwich, with a side of lavender and salted caramel latte. Both the bagel and the sandwich were phenomenal!!! Best food at a coffeeshop for sure, the bread itself was off the hook. So flavorful and the chicken was wonderfully cooked. You can't go wrong ordering either one of these. The coffee was lovely. Not sweet and very smooth. Fun latte art, props to the barista. My friend and I loved sipping on our coffee and admiring the cute, fun art of sloths, tortoises and snails. I'll be back! read more

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Great coffee. Baristas are chill and inviting. Lighting is dim and vibes. Music is great and the coffee is A1.

We have been Slowpokes patrons since the original opened years ago. We mostly have breakfast there, but sometimes will grab a sandwich for lunch. The quality of the staff has declined over the years - the front of house staff used to be a consistent set of people who were friendly, got to know us and always happy to be there. Now the staff seems to change often and they don't seem invested in offering friendly service. I know that staffing is hard during this time and I can give that a pass. What I find frustrating is the the portion sizes, especially for sandwiches, has decreased noticeably while the prices have increased. I get that inflation is tough, but pick a lane, decrease sandwich size OR raise prices, not both. Feels manipulative. read more

Came here for brunch with my SO - we got a little of everything & it was all Delish! :) We got: 1 Molletta - (biscuit with beans & cheese) MUST TRY! I Could eat these all day long! Absolute fave item on the menu! 2 Bean & Cheese tacos - (SO yummy! The cheese they use really steps it up from being basic!) 1 Ham & Brie croissant - Heaven! The combo of everything is perfect & the apple butter that it is served with is so bomb! 1 Cherry Tarte - for dessert - good, not great - wouldn't order again (just because I'm not really a fan of cherries, my SO picked it out and loved it though) but I'm excited to try their other fresh baked pastries! :D We got all this for $25 bucks :) perfect place to stop on a weekend! I live in oak forest & have driven past this place so many times - had no idea what it was - but now I'm def a loyal customer! Can't wait to come back Side note: The decor is hella cute, sloths everywhere! Very Snapchattable/Instagramable if you're into that kind of stuff :o) read more

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very friendly staff. at some of hipster-ish places the staff can be stand off-ish and unfriendly. but, not here. friendly and engaging. slowpoke is an apt name - don't be in a hurry. but, not complaining. food was good quality and tasty. will definitely be back. read more

Slowpokes - a variety of muffins in a display case - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here on a Saturday mid-day/afternoon to relax with a friend and grab some drinks. One thing to note is that if you're coming from Ella, this place is hard to spot. It's located at the very end of a strip center near the neighborhood so you can't really see any signage from the road. However, they did have a small sign on the curb that I was fortunate to see and I had my GPS on, so luckily I didn't pass it up but my friend did. They are the only business in the strip center currently so there's ample parking. When you walk in, you order at the counter and then sit wherever you want. The ambiance was very cute and felt cozy, like a place you could spend an afternoon studying or reading a book. The one thing I was surprised about was they didn't have any tables blocked off for social distancing and some of the tables are way too close together. Most customers were good about spacing out on their own, however. Food: I ordered a mimosa and a breakfast taco. If you want cheese, avocado or bacon on your taco, it's an extra 50 cents each and I opted to add all 3. When my food was ready, they brought my taco over but I still didn't have my mimosa so I went up to the counter to ask about it and the lady said no one told her a mimosa was ordered. So she promptly made my mimosa and I went back to the table to eat my taco. The taco comes with pico and green sauce on the side which was tasty. The taco itself was also good but I was left wondering where the bacon was - there was hardly any in there! I guess they chop it up and throw some in the egg but you can tell from my photo it was scarce. So don't expect an entire strip of bacon in your tacos. Despite the lack of bacon, the taco was very good. Overall I'd definitely see myself coming back here whether alone for some quiet time or just to catch up with friends. read more

Slowpokes - Cute decor - the sloths even have masks on! - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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You're paying $6 bucks for drip coffee. The worst I've ever had for that price point and I purchase coffee on a daily basis from coffee shops all over the area. The ambiance was nice...unique...quiet, there was only one customer sitting. It was pretty empty and service was fine. Won't be back unfortunately. I recommend Luce coffee which is only a minute drive from this place. read more

Great crafted coffees Adorable decor and mascots Great music Full food menu and pastries/muffins/desserts Beer and wine Happy hour specials Good place to meet people or work read more

This place was delightful! Happened to be on the north side and looking for a caffeine fix before facing traffic going back south. Loved the atmosphere and coffee. My family was with me and there was something for everyone. The baristas were friendly, especially considering their requests and questions. The art was fun and the space was great for a group or if you're trying to get work done. They had games and snacks too! read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I can't believe this was my first time going to this place. I got the chicken pesto and honey cinnamon peanut butter latte. All of it was a 10/10. The service was amazing and everyone was so nice. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place. Their tacos and sandwiches are to die for. The staff is fast, impressive and knowledgeable. The baristas genuinely care about and enjoy the work and that says so much about the establishment. I come here at least once a month (I don't live nearby so it's a treat yourself thing for me). Now for my only complaint, which doesn't seem a huge deal but all I drink is chai so it's a bit of a hindrance for me - they changed their chai about a year ago, give or take. The new one tastes awful. Like drinking perfume, it's very floral. I've tried other stuff but chai is all I like and I just don't enjoy the newer one they are using. read more

I'm a regular at Slowpokes Garden Oaks. I absolutely love this spot for their staff, coffee, food, & creative decor. Phil & Aaron are awesome- they'll remember your name and your coffee order after just a few visits. I have ordered almost everything on the menu at some point, there's not anything I haven't enjoyed. My go-tos are the breakfast bagel and the breakfast tacos (make sure and get the cilantro cream and pico on the side!) oh & don't skip the pumpkin muffin if they have it- yum! It's a great spot to get some work done too. Someone said it was comical how empty it was here? I've spent hours sitting in this coffee shop and believe me this place gets packed regularly. Sure, it does take a little longer to get your coffee sometimes, this ain't Starbucks. A few extra minutes of my time is always worth it. Love me some Slowpokes! read more

Not to be confused with the Pokemon, this trendy little coffee shop dishes out mad vibes. You ever want to vibe check coffee, here is your place. You in college, study for that nursing school exam coming up here. Not in college, go and enjoy a book for fun and laugh at all the Med students tweaking out on caffeine and 4 hours of sleep over the last 2 days only persisting on the fear of failure and energy drinks. Coffee is a A- here. Had better but very good. BOOM now I've check your vibe scrub. read more

I can't say enough good things about Pokes! It's by far my favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood. This is twentieth or so visit here and I finally decided to write a review. I've come with girl friends, my husband, but my two daughters (1 & 2) the most and I haven't once had a bad experience. Wonderful play area outside to let the Little's burn off some energy and cozy bar inside to enjoy an adult beverage. I've never tried an item on the food menu I didn't like. I'll continue to come back guys! Keep up the good work and the smiles on yalls faces! read more

Slowpokes - Seasonal brown sugar latte - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Are you hipster but still enjoy the slow paced life? This is the place for you! With it's adorable turtle and sloth decorations, they truly stick to their "slowpokes" theme. They sell coffee, teas, and beers, but it is kind of pricey for what is was (around $4/cup). This is starting to become an average price however, so I guess it's competitive. They have a nice area to study with plenty of outlets near the booths against the wall. They also have free wifi which makes it easy for guests to log in and study there while drinking coffee. Inside, it does look nicer and more hipster than the outside looks. When you're driving to it, you'll notice that it's in a pretty sketchy and under developed neighborhood, but when you walk inside, it's a completely different atmosphere. It was a cute place. Would I go again, maybe if I'm in the area. If you're a huge turtle or sloth fan, I think you would really enjoy the place because it's adorable. read more

One of the best Matcha lattes I've had in the city. Got it with coconut milk and it was ready in a flash. It's pricey here, and the seating is a bit sparse - but it's quirkiness makes up for it. Hilarious art on the walls and in the bathrooms. Love that they are in a location with a decent parking lot. Haven't tried any of their food, but look forward to another visit soon! read more

Slowpokes - Matcha Latte with Coconut Milk - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really dig this place. I stopped for an hour or so to change my environment as I was studying. They have happy hour 4-7 pm for beer and wine. I didn't try the coffee this time, but I'd like to last time. I also saw some of the food--pizza, bagels etc. There's quite a bit of sitting space at the bar, community benches and small booth space along the wall. Cool spot. read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hipster vibes all over this coffee shop! It's great! Slowpokes is clean, good music, lots of sitting, and great coffee. I have been to the newer location inside of the loop but this one takes the cake. Such a cool coffee shop 10/10 read more

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I loves me a slowpoke! Not in real life, and certainly not in driving. But just this quaint coffee shop. I've been here a handful of times but only now putting up a review. First off the location is in a sorta dingy shopping strip with barred up convenience stores and whatnot. Just follow the yellow umbrellas and the cluster of cars on the far end. They have a huge sandy patio area too. The atmosphere immediately changes inside. The decor is kitchsy and they weren't kidding loving all things slow. You'll find the slowest living things splashed all over the walls, from turtles, to sloths and snails. Even their counter is a pattern of snail shells. It's not only a coffeehouse but has a full cafe menu too. A tasty one at that. So in most coffee shops, there's a sense that every person is in his/her own cocoon. This is much more laid back and you actually hear conversation and chatter. No upturned pinkies here, which is my cup of tea, er, coffee. My first time there I luckily ran into the chef and she recommended some of the empanada (pocket pies) flavors. She was right! The one with ground beef and potatoes was finger licking good. In fact, I don't think you can go wrong with any flavor. The crust is light and flaky and not greasy at all. They have plenty veggie options too. Now to the star- the coffee. So far I've been getting either the caramel macchiato or the cappuccino. They may have the best milk foam in the game. It's so creamy it just blends into the coffee seamlessly. It's not too frothy where it just pops away like a bubble bath. It's smooth without any milky odor. It's more like a cream, y'all. Even the lactose intolerant should give it a whirl. As for the coffee, I'm an avid Vietnamese iced coffee drinker so it's on the soft biceps side for me, but still a good mild brew. And the caramel has a toasty, buttery, brown sugar taste. Such a delicious way to raise your blood pressure. The staff is great. The girl at the cashier is way cool and friendly. The baristas will usually sweetly manage a half smile which I am grateful for. Just glad to not be looking up their noses. The menu is fantastic. Lately I just pick up and go but I'll be back one day to just relax and chow down. Chill place (slowpoke style!) and groovy vibes. read more

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This is amazing cafe to get work done and get bomb coffee. I'm almost not sure I want to add a review because I'm already afraid of too many people coming here and ruining the vibe. It is in a somewhat dicey part of a strip mall, but I believe there are renovations going on to spruce it up a bit. read more

I loved everything about this place except the coffee(s) i tried. Unfortunately, not my cup of coffee but i still appreciate the beautiful coffee shop. Pretty cool looking spot and would definitely be a neat spot to study or work at. I read that music can get loud but I didn't notice that the day I visited. A little bit hard to find coming from the "front" of that plaza, but just note the store number and you should easily be able to find it. read more

I've had to come here a couple times for dinner. As far as dinner goes, I feel like there isn't much to offer that appeals to me. Both times I had this pesto chicken panini. It's fine...but just forgettable. As in, I can't remember enough about it to even write about it. That's really all I have to say besides...they have wifi. read more