Great chill place to hang order a coffee, a glass of vino with a meat & cheese board to munch on....

Great service and gorgeous atmosphere. I love that they offer a "kids temperature", it was perfect.

Visited this venue based on a friend's recommendation. Totally impressed by the ambiance, the coffee, most importantly the level of customer service from Allison and Amy. Kudos ladies on a job very well done. Best. #Ateam read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great coffee! Location is clean, staff is super friendly and service was very fast. I highly recommend this spot I will definitely be going back. read more

Would recommend further training for the baristas here which could perhaps consist of the following 1) at least acknowledge the existence of a customer, and ideally greet them upon entrance, 2) if you're busy making a drink, let a customer know that you will be right with him/her, 3) don't continue small talk with a buddy as a customer waits as this is perhaps the most astoundingly rude move one can make, 4) if your shift ends, let the incoming barista know what has been ordered so as to not let orders go unfulfilled as mine did, and finally 5) realize that as a barista you're a pretty unskilled, entry-level worker who needs to really come to terms with this existence, be thankful for the job you have, and strive to provide decent customer service. read more

The cortado was great! Normally I'm hesitant to order the cortado when it's not on the menu, but it was made well. It was creamy, heavy bodied, chocolatey, and milder than most. It didn't have the wonderful coffee aroma, weirdly enough, but it still tasted great. The place has a kind of retro vibe, with a lot of the decor focusing on slow animals (sloths, snails, etc). The service was fast and friendly, and there was a decent amount of seating, despite being a little cramped. There are outlets at the bar and along the far wall, but you may be out of luck towards the middle and entrance. Everything was good, but nothing was particularly exceptional. read more

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Everything was wonderful. Music, baristas, the atmosphere. Had their churro and chai tea. Delicious. Later had some tea and wine with a friend. We both enjoyed our time here! read more

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Always great! This place is consistently delicious and service is SO kind. We have had breakfast, lunch, and dinner here and all have been freshly prepared. read more

When you spend 2 hours at a coffee shop is the good vibes or good company?? In this case, BOTH. This spot is awesome. Has such a great relaxing vibe. Plenty of seating and a huge outdoor patio along with out front seating. Their herbal fusion cold tea is good. I was on a decaf mission and that got the job done. They also serve beer & wine along with coffee/cappuccinos, the standard stuff. I saw a few pple order order food & pastries which I'll have to try next time because it looked really good. They also have a cool slow theme with turtles and sloths. It's cute. Def recommend this spot. read more

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What a neat coffee/ brunch shop tucked away in a shopping center. I had the Salmon bagel and mint tea and it was delicious. The attention to detail in the interior decor is really great. I love the slowpoke mascots! I'm glad we found a local coffee shop close to home! read more

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I was visiting from Seattle and needed a place with good espresso, and a nice ambiance to get a little work done. After doing a little research, I found this little gem. This is by far my favorite coffee shop that I've ever walked into. Everything was perfect, from the decor, the super friendly staff, to my drink and delicious baked goods I ordered. I wish I was in the area longer, I wanted to try more of the drinks and food options they had in the menu, it all sounded so good! The only place I would go to for my coffee and get a little work done while visiting Houston! Next time I visit, I know exactly where I'm going for my coffee! Thank you for the awesome service! read more

Love this place! You can never go wrong with the salmon bagel. It's a great place to take your laptop and study. I also tried the promeberry tea and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Price: good price for the great coffee but a limited food menu (still delicious though) Food: very good food and soooooo pretty looking!! Location: great location- outside of the loop so there's no traffic. Parking: EXCELLENT PARKING!! So many options. Atmosphere: very cool indoor vibe but the outdoor patio was my favorite. They have a really cool dog park with a mini children's playground. TL;DR- this is a great coffee shop to post up at and do hours of work. read more

Atmosphere is very laid back! Great place to grab a coffee and just hang out. Staff is very friendly and helpful with the menu. This will be one of our new weekend coffee stops. read more

The staff here is the best, they are the perfect amount of caffeinated, polite and awesome! Great place to settle in and get some work done over a cup of coffee (or beer/ wine if it's that kind of day). read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Probably my favorite coffee shop ever. Love, love, love, the decor and their cute little mascots. The iced lavender coffee is to die for! Soooo good! And probably by far my favorite coffee on their menu. I love that they have board games you can play while you wait for your order as well. The staff is super friendly and even let me bring in food since I was the only one in my party who can't eat Slowpoke's food due to an allergy. I felt super awkward bringing in food from somewhere else but they reassured me it was okay and not to worry about it. Overall a 10/10. Favorite little gem in the hood! read more

Won't be going back...this place is going to need to step up its game if it's going to compete and win my business. iced coffee was good but bagel was disgusting and hard. The place was totally empty for Tuesday morning at 7:45 AM. Not much of a breakfast crowd. The guy that was cleaning the floors went to the back to make my food. since a bagel wasn't on the menu he charge me $3.50 which was the price of a breakfast taco. However the bagel went directly in the garbage can. read more

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My 1st time here I got the Reese peanut butter latte and it was delish. I even got my boyfriend to taste it and say it was yummy (he typically hates anything with coffee). 2nd time around a gentleman made it for me and it was just not the same, tasted way more coffee like. I did request for them to add milk which they welcoming did, but it still was way too strong. There seems to be some inconsistency there cause I remember doing that twice now /: Food 4/5. You have to try their flatbreads. Omg they are on fire!!!! I had the spinach, bacon, and mozzarella one. read more

Such a nice place to study, the coffee is great. It's small and welcoming, has a cute theme and the employees are nice. Oh, and the blueberry muffin is soooo good. read more

Great neighborhood coffee shop! Putting my love of sloths aside, the coffee was good and the ham & brie croissant was the best part of my morning. We ended up talking to the owner Mazen for about 30 minutes and I love that he's working to differentiate this place from every other hipster joint in Houston and add some personality to Oak Forest. Can't wait to come back for some of the outdoor events when they get the patio finished! read more

I always get the iced latte. Great coffee taste and friendly staff. Laidback environment.

My wife and I visited for the 1st time recently, and we really enjoyed our beverages along with the atmosphere. We were please to find that Slowpokes also serves beer and cider too. PS: My wife (Amanda) said that her chai tea latte was, "chai-no-mite". She's very particular about her chai tea lattes, and she was very specific about wanting me to tell you how she described it...lol. read more

Coffee is good and food is good but to the guy who holds conference calls at the bar as though he owns the place is obnoxious. Get an office or be more discreet changes the whole atmosphere of a coffee house. May have to go elsewhere until they turn up the music or have someone sit next to you so you realize what an idiot you are. read more

I love coffee shops, and being a remote worker I'm very guilty of turning any place that serves coffee with a side of power plugs and reasonably fast internet into my office. Slowpokes is a fantastic breath of fresh air in an area of Houston that seems to have more coffee shops than Starbucks (see what I did there?). The staff is attentive and there's enough power plugs to go around and they also serve wine and a few beers (I've survived many conference calls on their wine alone - and I still have a job because of it). Now, being a pretentious euro ex-pat I'm crazy picky about my espresso. These guys do it right. No stupid lemon peel or any of that artsy stuff (if someone can explain to me why on earth one would detract from the coffee aroma with lemon... please, send me a private message, I promise to delete it) fantastic foam and a consistency that can only be achieved with a machine that is maintained with a significant level of OCD. Anyway, a great place to sit and lounge, work, study or play a board game (they have a few here). Their tea selection is nice too! Anyway, stop by and get caffeinated. read more

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A place so nice, I went there twice...(okay trying to say two days in a row but that didn't rhyme). Anyway, this spot is the sweetest - all around. The employees are an absolute DREAM. They are helpful and friendly and funny and everything you could hope for in a barista. They welcome you like you've just walked into their home. I've only had the iced latte and the iced peach/ginger tea so far, but both were delightful. I love Boomtown on 19th, but I think I found my new favorite drinks here at Slowpokes. I don't like hot drinks so I was very happy to see they offered a array of tasty flavors of iced tea. And seriously, my eyes bugged out of my head when I took the first sip of the peach/ginger. I'm still thinking about it a day later. Food wise, I tried their chicken and pesto panino and it too...was delicious. And lastly, the vibe in here is perfect. It's cozy and dim. Music is just right. I've been there a combined total of 4 hours and they never once played a song I didn't like or didn't fit the mood. You really don't HAVE to earbud in here to focus. The people are quiet and respectful of fellow book readers and laptop workers. I can't say enough about this place. Just go see for yourself. :) read more

Such a cute coffee shop!! Latte was good and the sandwiches were good too! Lots of fun quirky sloth, turtle and snail decor/pictures. Th staff was very friendly and the ambience is just right for hanging out or studying. Can't wait for them to open up in spring branch soon!!! Will definitely be my go to study/coffee shop to visit in the near future since it'll be close to home. read more

My favorite weekend coffee destination. I love their almond milk lattes and all the sloth swag. I get a breakfast taco most weeks, the sandwiches and bagels are excellent too. Good breakfast or study spot. Lots of locals. Wish there was one in Sugar Land *hint hint, please* read more

Good coffee and they have alternative milks available. I had their soy milk latte - very smooth cooffee flavor. 2 sizes - 12 and 20 oz. They stop serving drip coffee at noon so plan on an americano if you're after that. My husband enjoyed his americano. Delicious looking pastries available with some food options. read more

Cozy and quaint coffee shop but yet still trendy!!! The tacos were to die for and the espresso was invigorating. I highly recommend Sunday brunch with friends here. TIP great spot if your struggling from the previous nights shenanigans. Must try spot for any coffee enthusiast.... read more

Best shop to chill, work, meet friends or take out clients! Free wifi with the best Cold Brew Coffee in HTX makes Slowpokes a great experience for us! read more

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No offense to the great places I've been, but I've never really coveted businesses in The Heights. Until now. After you look past the bars on the full glass front and walk inside, you'll see that Slowpokes is far from your average coffee shop. Really stop and look. The attention to detail here lives up to this much used phrase; owner JC Rubiralta has attended to every aspect of his 2-month old business. You can sit at the stylish, long, L-shaped counter complete with USB ports and outlets or at the splinter-free, extra-long picnic tables. There are half-booth tables (again with handy USB and outlets) as well as long high tables with stools. The decor is sleek but friendly. It's kitchy and fun with a variety of knick knacks, less reminiscent of 90's giant TGIFridays and more of an eclectic nod to JC's past and present. If you're not a coffee fan, they have hot and iced tea that goes a step further than hot water and a tea bag and even further than loose tea leaves. They employ an automated, temperature-controlled, theatrical Brewing process using a Steampunk machine to make the perfect cup of tea. If you are a coffee aficionado or just a social coffee drinker, you'll appreciate the Pour Over. It's not a new concept, but their automated (and stylish) machine ensures perfection to please even the pickiest coffee drinker. Want a cute heart poured from the frothed milk? They do that, too, but so does everyone else these days. Ethan, the barista, is capable of so much more. Ask him about the coffee, the process, the (local and house roasted) beans, the (local) beer, the (by the glass) wine... Wait. Beer? Wine? By the glass? Yes. Yes. Yes. I could keep going. There's so much ground to cover, but attention spans are not infinite and neither is the red light where you've been sitting while you read this. You'll have to stop by and stay awhile. Wait a couple of weeks, and you can enjoy the outdoor seating (once finishing touches are complete) or wait a little longer for the adult-only after-8-pm evenings to be implemented. For now, come see Vanessa to place your order for drinks, breakfast, snacks, and more. I'll see you when you get here! read more

So, it's charming when you walk in. Nice natural lighting, an eclectic interior decorated with their "slow" mascots and other 1980s memorabilia and music. They have long tables which give you plenty of room, and a huge patio. It is in a strip mall, that has not really been updated other than this spot. So, idk what parking will be like, once it is. Hopefully they keep with the up-and-coming vibe. I had an almond milk latte, my bf had the coffee. I also had a breakfast taco with everything, but cheese, as they are kind of a build your own. Everything was good, there. They have pretty good options. Now for the downside! A coffee shop needs to have decent internet. We were there for my bf to work and for me to work on some writing, which he was not able to do, as it kept kicking him off. The other thing is make sure you charge your devices ahead of time, because there are three plug-ins on the wall of booths and a couple on the bar. Otherwise, they are non-existent. The booth wall is also a little cramped, compared to the long tables and high tops. They have a cool eclectic feel, but fall short in functionality. read more

Food and drinks aside... I was unable to have a conversation because the music was way too loud. I asked them to turn it down and they said they weren't allowed because the owner wanted a bar vibe. (It was about 5:30) The manager said the owner has had other restaurants and knows what he's doing. Apparently the loud music prevents people from hearing other conversations. I pointed out that it keeps me from hearing my own conversation. He said if he just does what the customers want then he doesn't actually own the bar anymore. He told me they needed the loud music to motivate sales of beer and wine. But we were the only ones there who had ordered a happy hour drink. I actually wanted another glass of wine but I left instead because the music was just too loud. read more

Coffee is good but would like more fresh pastries the croissant I ordered was rock hard

Two visits in the noon time Pour over was pretty non descript I guess it's old beans, barista did a great job Second visit did not order coffee, but got two couch potato cookies, were brittle and old I wish them well read more

Tried their lavender iced coffee, super refreshing and I loved how quiet it was in there. Very chill environment! read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Slowpokes is awesome! The staff is incredibly friendly and also make great coffee. We come here for breakfast, coffee, wine, dinner... It works for so many reasons! Every time we have family or out of town guests, we make a special stop to show them our favorite neighborhood hangout. Also, their oh one eight (zipcode) flatbread is really delicious! read more

I've been coming here to get my lattes for a couple of months now and they do not disappoint! The staff is very nice and helpful!

Slowpokes is wonderful. I have been twice and both times I have been especially delighted by the decor and the service. The female employee/owner (not sure) who was present both times I have been in is so nice, accommodating, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. She was telling me yesterday that they are waiting for an inspection of a fire wall installed in the back and the approval of a permit to sell food/drink through the big window to the patio. Then they will start a wider advertising push. I hope it doesn't get too popular. I loved a red blend I bought yesterday and have previously liked a flatbread pizza with brie (4/5). Keep it up Slowpokes! read more

I just googled closest coffee shops in area and was surprised to stumble upon this cute coffee shop. Good for group meetings as well as solo study sessions, the setup is really cool because there are these partition type shelves that 1. Gives you more space to put your things 2. Allows more privacy so less distraction. There are also areas for groups seating. I got a coffee for under $3. I love the sloth theme. Will definitely be back. read more