I've been coming to Slowpokes for several years now and can say that it's the best coffee shop in Houston. Friendly employees, great coffee, good variety of food selections, great atmosphere and bathrooms that rival Buccees! read more

This is a very nice place to grab a lite lunch or breakfast and do some work. They had a good choice of music playing at a nice volume. We were able to work, talk and eat. I had the spinach and bacon flat bread...it was very good. It had a little much sauce for me but I will ask for less sauce next time and I'm sure it will be perfect. I also had a caramel macchiato and it was tasty. We will be meeting there again for food oh I mean work read more

I go here all the time and it's a great place to bring your laptop and write, I love their food and their drinks, the coffee is to die for and not only that but the staff is so nice. read more

My Family, My Love , My Slowpokes! Best Coffee, food and service. You need to try the Bagel Dog, spinach and cheese kolache amazing. Also shoutout to the Barista :) read more

What a cute coffee shop! We came late at night got the chai (not my favorite, too sweet and not enough spices), caramel macchiato (very very good) and played some games. They had battleship, sorry, and a few other games. They also sell some t-shirts and some other goodies. The atmosphere was relaxed and service was very polite, would definitely recommend. read more

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I come here in the mornings. I love their purple rain latte. It's amazing. Very cold place lol but I love everything about it

I really enjoyed the coffee here, there was a friendly atmosphere and the customer service was decent compared to other coffee joints. Not bad y'all. read more

Some of the best coffee I've had in Houston. If you are in the area, skip Starbucks and come here. The food is also excellent.

Good coffee, and they serve some great local brews and wine. Limited food menu that I have yet to try. Chill location, great outdoor seating, great service, and open till 10 during the week. A must go to :) read more

Slowpokes - Great place to study or hang! Grabbed a mocha to go for late night studying after hanging for a bit. - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love all the variety in pastries from all different bakeries and the vegetarian options on the menu. Their veg kolaches are so yummy and so are their bare bakery cookies. Their coffee is tasty and they have alternative milk such as oat. They serve coffee and wine and beer as well depending on your mood ... read more

I ordered an iced chai latte which really wasn't that great. The chai wasn't strong at all & it tasted pretty watered down. I had to ask them to remake it & it didn't really make a difference. The taste of it was just weird. read more

Slowpokes is one of my new favorite coffeeshops in the Heights; the interior and decorations are all super cute and quirky, and the people there are very friendly. I've never had trouble parking or finding space to do work, even on the weekends (and I can't say that about all coffeeshops in Houston). It's a little bit out of the way for me and most of my friends in the Rice area, but it's definitely worth a trip out every once in a while! read more

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Customer service - The baristas are so nice. They greet you as soon as you walk in and very helpful with recommendations. Cleanliness - They are constantly refilling the water jug, sweeping the floor, and wiping down the tables. They never fail to make this place look spotless for those that come in. Restrooms are very clean too. You're in for a cute surprise when you go. Coffee & Chews - I've never had a bad cup here. One of the baristas who works here now used to work at throughgood coffee! I enjoy their cold brew. As for food, I've had the chicken pesto panino and it was delicious! It's a very decent sized portion and the pretzel bread that came with the sandwich was yummm. Most of all, I am in love their slowpokes theme. All of the decor on the shelves to what hangs on the wall is what really makes this place. There are little cubicle spaces with marble tables against the wall. I look for these spots but they are usually occupied so sit here if you get the chance. They have 2 huge picnic tables in the middle of the shop. And then a high table bar against the window. The perfect place to get work done or study. read more

Mostly get the coffee because I want to lessen my gordito status. Ayyye. Coffee is always good. I always get the flat white but when I venture out it's good. Owners and workers are friendly and take care of the customer. Smoke salmon bagel is really good! I get it without cream cheese...... In my head but the words never come out..... read more

Great place to study/work at. They have plenty of seating and serve great coffee. The workers are very patient and knowledgeable about the menu so they can easily help you get the drink you're looking for. Very artsy and cute with good music. read more

Hands down the best out of office work-spot in the city. I love to camp here if I need to take multiple meetings, or sit on the laptop all day. Great coffee, and the pear flatbread is delish. read more

Ordered the bagel with lox and cream cheese. A+! There was an adequate amount of lox and they didn't slather on the cream cheese like some places do. (I know it sounds like sacrilege, but I sometimes have to scrape off the over abundance of cream cheese on my bagel at other breakfast spots.) I love a good bagel and lox, but I was actually slightly jealous of my boyfriend's chicken and pesto sandwich. That pesto! That bread! Yes & yes. Worth a relaxing brunch on a weekend if you're nearby. Or stop in before work and grab a coffee & bite to go. Such sweet staff and such good eats/drinks! read more

It's a nice spot but not the best to work at. You have to purchase something every two hours to use their Wi-Fi, which is a new change. I think the spot is better for meetings or quick chats. It has a good variety of foods and drinks, which I appreciate. read more

I love themed coffee bars!! This one was seriously so cute. Centered around sloths, turtles, snails (slow animals). Also, they had a great menu selection. Most coffee shops usually only have pastries, but Slowpokes had actual cafe food in which was very delicious. Can't wait to be a regular! read more

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Stopped by for dessert and coffee. First time there and I loved it. Laid back atmosphere with cute decor and fab desserts. Had a cold brew coffee with milk and a cinnamon roll. Both were awesome. Staff is very friendly. Family playing a board game at next table. Others were working on their computers or just enjoying their coffee. I will definitely come back again and chill. read more

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This coffee shop is super cute- I ordered my norm, an iced soy latte- the soy is unsweetened! The only sugar free syrup available is vanilla. They have teas, soda, beer and wine. They sell Sinful dessert too! Staff is really friendly and attentive. read more

I like Slowpokes. Cute atmosphere, need an instagrammy place? This is a good one! Drinks are solid. They have adult beverages as well. I don't care for the people that camp there working taking up all the comfy nooks. They must be the "slowpokes" they are referring to. Ha! I wish they would expand in the shopping center and make their shop a bit bigger. read more

Amazing café/ wine bar. An amazing joint to unwind at, they offer great coffees and fresh pastries. They even have a good affogato and wine list on their menu. I thought their staff were extremely warm and friendly. Definitely going to be a regular here. read more

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Love the atmosphere here. Perfect spot to either study or work. They have free wifi, plenty of outlets to charge your laptop. A little chilly inside so make sure you bring a jacket. The customer service is amazing. The guy over the counter explained the drinks well. He also gave me sample of the tea of the day. The drinks were great. However, the sandwich was a bit salty for my taste. The parfait was delicious. read more

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Great coffee and friendly service! Always fresh and fast too. I enjoy stopping by often for breakfast.

Very cool place, bit off the beaten path. It has great character and cool food & beverage combos. The music is funky and the vibe is chill. Really like this place! :-) read more

Nice, clean, and artsy place to read and work. It was my first rime here, but definitely not my last. The staff was very helpful and exhibited excellent customer service. read more

Slowpokes - Peanut butter/vanilla/honey latte, absolutely the best coffee I've had in quite some time. The salmon bagel was delicious! - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I think about the breakfast burrito I got here all the time. So simple, yet so delicious. Very good quality coffee house. Have yet to try their coffee but am very excited to. read more

We had the slowpokes salad and a salmon bagel delivered. Everything was packaged securely & very fresh and good.

Great Coffee, Wonderful Service and the atmosphere is very comfortable. You can tell that the staff love their jobs and know how to create a great product. The coffee is awesome! ALSO the avocado toast with arugula on top, is sooooooooooo good! I have never had toast this good before. It was just the right amount to fill me up. I have not tried other food items but they have many. It is a great place to stop in for coffee, food and some chill time. We will be back for sure! read more

Came here for a late breakfast. Plenty of parking in the lot but street parking is also available. Pretty packed at 10am but doesn't seem to be a problem with seating. A few big family-style tables, bar seating, and smaller tables for 1-2 people. Ordered the salmon bagel and vanilla latte. Both were delicious but the latte was especially good. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Random thought: loved the music here! read more

Need-to-improve points: 1. WiFi isn't stable, always drops off. 2. Music is a bit of noisy. Good points: 1. Coffee is delicious. 2. Opens long. 3. Parking is convenient. 4. Not cold. 5. Toilet is clean. 6. Outlets. read more

Laid back, unassuming cafe with great coffee, food and service. Having heard many good things about Slowpokes, we decided to leave our coffee selection in their hands and was surprised with a special latte - a perfect balance of espresso and milk, and a hint of cinnamon. If you are here for breakfast, I'd recommend their Ham & Brie Croissant which is accompanied with a house berry conserve, delicious. read more

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This place has a great atmosphere with several teas options to choose from. I got an early grey and was delighted to see they serve bare bakery treats! I indulged in one of their gluten and dairy free peanut butter cookie (dipped in chocolate). Slowpokes exceeded expectations and had excellent service! read more

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Good sandwich when I went for a nice quick late brunch. Service was good and the ambiance and environment was nice and quiet which was perfect for what I wanted. Will come again. read more

Finally checked out Slowpokes on 34th!!! Manny and Selena are great baristas!!! Definitely will come more often whether it's coffee in the am or a beer in the pm!!! read more

I don't give five stars often, but after visiting slowpokes for more than 10 times in the last 3 months, I think it's time for me to whoop out my phone and give this place a well deserved recognition. First, the coffee is one of the best I've had in town. I'll just leave it here. Second, the food is amazing Third, outlets and big tables, need I say more? Last, slow.pokes.everywhere. The decors are adorabs. What to order? -chicken pesto paninio 5/5 -meat lover pizza/flat breads 5/5 -donut grilled cheese 4/5 I reluctantly give this 5 stars because I don't want people to find out this gem... but I chose not to be selfish today :) read more

Frankly, I don't want to hype Slowpokes too much because it's one of my favorite coffee places, especially for working, and I don't want to have to fight the crowds to sit down here. Although, I am so glad they are doing well. I've been coming here fairly regularly for two or three years and it's certainly increased in popularity over the last year. As a Heights-area resident, I believe the coffee and food prices are about what you'd expect to find at any coffee shop in the area - similarly priced to Morningstar, Boomtown, and Throughgood. So if you're upset with pricing, unfortunately, I think they are pretty fair and standard for our neighborhood. I prefer Slowpokes because I like getting to know the people where I go, and when I walk in, it's nice to know that the owners have taken their time to remember my name. Even if I've been sitting in there a while with headphones one, Afif will take the time to acknowledge me and say hello. In our consumeristic culture where we seek out the best-tasting coffee, food, etc, I think we easily and often overlook the benefits of being a regular, which is seeing the kindness and hard-working nature of others. read more

The truth is I love coffee and will take a ride to go and grab a cup if I happen to anywhere without my chemex and aero press. Great coffee. On par with blue bottle in NYC. We purchased two drip coffee's and then went back and got two more. The half and half was fresh and creamy so you know they aren't watering it down like some places I can name. The service was great. Not that cheerful phony great but a real honest great. when I mentioned that I was from NYC a conversation struck up and it was great to hear from the crowd. I would say that folks who stop in and stay a while are earnest, hard working entrepreneurs. In fact my brother who is opening a SPENGA nearby4 made some great contacts here. They also offer a daily text message with specials and discounts. This is a place that you can honestly go to and say you have had a cup of coffee. Next time I will try the food and then they will no doubt get that last star from me. read more

Nice coffee shop with such cute mascots that I had to buy a sticker even though I have nowhere to put it. I have heard of issues with their landlord, and I hope that doesn't affect the future of Slowpokes - it's a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. read more

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