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4.4 (420 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Adrian H.

So good had to come twice while on my short trip to Houston. Great mix of traditional drinks (cortados etc) and fancier drinks (breezy brew). If I lived in the area, I could definitely see myself coming often and working from here.

Zo M.

Love this location a little away from our home tucked into a strip center. This place had delicious smells of coffee as soon as you walked in the door . Tables had various board games on them such as chess Simpson edition, UNO and checkers for the littles.They even have wine and beer for the Bigs. Customer service was so friendly as we ordered some takeout wraps and were out quickly. They even have a walk up window and saw they giving pup cups for someone's furrbaby. Careful you don't miss it since only 1 entrance/ exit . Note: it is at the end of a small strip area so signage wasn't at end of street. Definately worth a return visit!

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Daryl K.

Came across this recently when just searching coffee places around the area so finally made it in. Was wanting the breakfast bagel, so that was the reason for the visit, more so than coffee. Butttt, it's a cute place to grab a coffee or drink and chill. They serve beer and wine also which I did not know. The bagel was delicious, definitely recommend and the coffee was good too. I'll definitely be back since it's in the area, chill vibe! For anyone working, they have little almost one seater type work stations which were all taken up, so great place to work and have your coffee.

Ube Vanilla Latte
Jessica M.

Wow. It's affordable, high quality and a cozy feel. I accidentally forgot to say I wanted my latte iced. I asked for a cup of ice and they insisted to remake it so that the texture was consistent. The breakfast tacos are $3.50!! I ordered an ube latte on their curated latte menu

Avocado mash!
Jeanna A.

A go-to of mine when I'm in Houston, partially because it's convenient to where I stay and mostly because it's good and consistently good. They have a full coffee menu from basic drip to all the fancy things (+seasonal items), and good, quick breakfast. I like the tacos and salmon bagel a lot. They serve wine but I've never been here for anything other than coffee and breakfast items. The decor and atmosphere are adorable with tons of art and cool knick-knacks of slow paced animals... the sloth, snail, and turtle. The print of the sloth pole dancing is one of my favorites! There's a mixture of people in and out and some who are camped for several hours to work. They have board games for the kiddos (and adults, too) and a cute little vintage ride-on turtle for small ones. The staff at the register is happy to convert your dollar into quarters.

Jessica W.

first time at this location. the lemon bar and the drink were tasty. the service was friendly and fast. the ambiance was a chill study vibe. however parking was hard to find as the parking lot was very small.

Banana matcha
Marianna D.

The banana matcha is seriously Some of the best matcha in Houston!! Best vibes to work!

Breakfast Bagel
Merlyn M.

Cute little coffee shop cafe style serving a variety of coffee drinks and other beverages along with savory small bites whether it be breakfast or brunch there's something there for everyone! It's a cute breakfast spot if you're wanting good coffee and savory small bites for breakfast! Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the spring branch area.

Iced oat milk latte and bagel sandwich with smoked salmon
Elizabeth S.

Definitely a good, chill neighborhood coffee shop. I got a bagel sandwich with lox and it was pretty good! Not the best I've ever had but very solid. The poor store had been broken into the morning I went, but the staff were still attentive and in a positive mood. My coffee drink was good and it was great vibes to read alone and enjoy my brunch. I haven't been at the bar at night but the bar area looked cool!

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Jackeline R.

This was such a nice environment, it took us coming inside to catch on to their theme which was so cute and unique. My boyfriend and I played a game of chess and enjoyed the drinks, the reese's latte was my favorite. The person taking our order was helpful with the menu and was cracking jokes with us which was nice!

Brandie A.

Adorable place but 2/3 of the patrons were working independently so every table was full and there was nowhere to sit.

Honey pea- honey, cinnamon, and peanut butter
Hudson N.

Great chat with Phil about Fleetwood Mac today after work. I got destroyed here in chess last summer by some of the master chess players at Poison Pawns chess club, which had met at this location at 6PM on Wednesdays for years. Love this coffee chain, better than Summer Moon. More comfortable, too.

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Thank you Chad that really means a lot to our staff and team :)

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1 year ago

Slowpokes is always good, however there is no outdoor seating at this location which is strange.

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Thank you Carla :)

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Eric that really means a lot to us and our team. Thank you :)

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Thank you Eric we love it :)

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Thank you Sonia :)

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2 years ago

Their coffee is good but I favor more their food. I had a sandwich there that I think about even to this day.

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That’s awesome Gresia :)

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3 years ago

Matcha tea and americano are tasty, comfy, laid back place and customer service is great, friendly and helpful.

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Thank you Gina :)

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2 years ago

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Houston. Great coffee and delicious breakfast tacos. They have a cilantro sauce that is wonderful!

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Thank you Fernando :)

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Thank you Travis :)

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Thank you Elizabeth really means allot to us :)

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Thank you Swap! Sweet review :)

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Slowpokes is an understatement. By the time my breakfast sandwich was done it was lunch time.

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Thank you Matthew :)

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