I wanted to like Slowpokes. I wanted to be a loyal customer who goes back time and again and recommend it to my friends. The ambiance is nice, as are the employees. The food and beverages are consistently good. What drove me away was their draconian internet policy. You have to buy something to get two hours of wifi. When that runs out, if you still want to use the wifi, you have to buy something else. If you buy your second item early, and wait more than 45 minutes (waiting for your first two hours to run out), you are locked out of the wifi. I am a writer and I go to coffeeshops to write. I often spend three or four hours at a time writing in a sitting. I wrote easily 2/3 of a novel in Slowpokes (2 hours at a time). But when I ordered a second item early and ran afoul of their 45-minute rule (how many rules and exceptions can a place have for their wifi--was the policy written by their lawyers?), that was it. In a city with hundreds of coffeeshops that offer FREE, non-extortion wifi and doesn't require you to jump through hoops, why have policies that drive away regular customers because you are crazy stingy with your wifi? It's too bad. I will just have to spend my money at their competitors as I begin work on my next book. Seeya, Slowpokes. read more

Came here twice and both times have been good! The baristas are really helpful and very prompt! There was a lot of seating and lots of people on computers and studying and doing work. Looks like a great place to study did not check the wifi policy though. The music wasn't too loud and it was good volume to continue working. Drinks: Iced Purple Rain Latte (Ube + Vanilla) [ 3/5, couldn't taste the ube :( ] Watermelon Italian Mocktail [ 5/5, delicious! ] Tropical Mocktail (forgot the name) [ 4/5, super yummy! ] Will be back again! read more

2nd time at Slowpokes! The ambience was cool, it was pretty packed. I got an iced latte and biscuit sandwich because the kolaches and croissant sandwiches were gone. The service was a little slow but reasonable with how busy it was. But I enjoyed it, I would go back. read more

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Cutest sloth-themed coffee shop I have ever seen! Actually the only one I have ever seen, but this place definitely exceeded my expectations and is one of my new top faves. I felt so giddy being here with how warm and cozy it was, how friendly the employees were, and how gosh darn cute all the sloth decorations were. I told the cashier that the shop reminded me of the movie with the rabbit cop and the sloth at the DMV and we figured out the name of the movie together (Zootopia). He said someone had brought in a sloth figurine and brought it down from display to show me. When I went up later to the counter to take a picture of my coffee, he brought me the same sloth figurine and also a huge thumbs up statue to be in the background. I couldn't quite capture the aqua blue neon sign in the background, but it says "I'm a slowpoke". The coffee here is good and I would probably add a flavor to my latte next time. The sleeve that comes with the to-go cups are soo adorable and did everything to add to my happiness that day. read more

Slowpokes - Large latte. Told the bartender that this place reminded me of Zootopia and he brought me this figurine to take a picture with! - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yummmmm! My go-to is their bottled oat milk cold brew or an oat milk latte (hot or iced are both delicious). This location is my favorite because it has lots of parking and plenty of space inside. read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great coffee & fantastic service! The lady at the counter was super nice & was helpful when I was trying to figure out what to order since it was my first time. She recommended a few things & even mentioned mimosa specials. read more

Stopped here for a quick snack and coffee. I ended up getting a chicken wrap and ate the entire thing- super yummy with lots of greens. I also had a mocha which was on point. The decor is so cute, and service was great too. read more

I mean it's literally a coffee shop that is sloth themed, what more can I say? Actually despite the abundance of sloth aesthetics, Slowpokes is a "slow" theme, as you can tell with the 3 slow characters portrayed on a nice portrait on their wall. A sloth, turtle, and snail. They have names but I forget it! Since I live inside the loop, I rarely venture out, besides to Chinatown, but definitely rarely up north. Found this place on yelp when my SO and I wanted a new coffee shop to study at. Seeing the pictures definitely piqued my interest and needless to say, I am not disappointed. Upon our first visit, we were actually greeted by one of the owners who was working up front. He was really friendly and explained to us when they opened, and other matters pertaining such as that apparently they used to have a dog park but recently were instructed to convert it to a parking lot as per the landlord's request... apparently you can read about it on their Facebook page, he mentions. Anyways I ordered my regular, just a regular latte. I've been back a few times and tried different drinks, including their special "Reese's Mocha Latte." It was a delicious sugary concoction, you barely taste a hint of peanut butter, which I liked since I'm not a huge peanut butter fan. The best latte art I've had was on this drink, made by a redhead that works there, I highly recommend her! My SO orders his usual soy chai latte and he likes it a lot. As for one of the most important parts, atmosphere, I would say depending on when you come, is usually a good study location! First, they have plenty of seating, a few community tables and some booths. Note that the booths are the only areas that have outlets, as well as the bar. Surprisingly my favorite spots to study is either the large community table near the booths or the high tables. Another note, sometimes the AC is constantly on and blowing cold air on you... I noticed that if you sit at the high top tables you avoid this since you're sitting right underneath it. Also, like I mentioned earlier, some days it can be somewhat loud and other days it could be the perfect study environment. If you want that, I would go earlier in the day and definitely before school let's out (3-4 ish). However it's not too loud that you can't block out the noise. Before leaving, make sure you take a quick trip to the bathroom, the hallways and bathrooms are full of fun, sloth related imagery. The only downside is the internet. It's definitely fast enough where I can watch a lecture with no lag, but it kicks you out every hour on the dot... I don't mind it as much since I prefer this over slow internet, but my SO says it has messed up some stuff for him so just be aware of that. Usually their login connection will pop up but if not, just reconnect and it works like normal again. All and all, I've come a few times per week the last couple weeks on weekdays to study and will definitely come back! I'm a slowpoke. read more

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Great place for some fresh air and coffee! The staff is quite friendly and accommodating read more

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A staple in the neighborhood I am addicted to the ham and Brie croissant with apple butter. Coffee is always good.

Wow this cafe is transforming. I easily walked in for a to-go order but ended up staying to enjoy my holiday cafe treat along with two churro donuts (omg so good with the... apple butter jam?). What was a quick in-and-out has become quite a relaxing experience. I'd recommend their dulce de lucha holiday specialty. Its just right in the amount of sweetness and wenr well with an oatmilk substitute. And who doesn't love a church? Better than that, who doesn't love a churro-donut?! Yummm - all of the sugary flakes in a perfect circle tastefully served with a side of (what I am calling) apple butter jam - Delicious! The name says it all - Slowpokes. Don't come here if you're in the rush. Come here if you have regular time to enjoy a well made cup of coffee made by people that enjoy what they do at a pace that is chill and could help reset your whole day! read more

I'm mainly a fan of Slowpokes because my dogs are fans. They get to run around in the fenced in area while I work on my laptop, sip delicious coffee and slay like a BOSS. Slowpokes is a great spot for coffee, a light lunch (breakfast items too), snacks (like a cheese plate), beer, wine and some pastries. There is a variety of indoor seating - small booths to read/work privately, tables and a small bar. Outside, you have a large gravel patio and a fenced in grassy area (where my fur babies prefer to hang out). Other pluses include: onsite parking, good Wi-Fi (though it doesn't reach the fenced in grass area), a rewards program, a really friendly staff and good coffee. Small downsides: The fenced in area could use a latch to keep the gate closed. They do generously provide doggy poop bags - thank you! - but there aren't any doggy bowls. So make sure to bring a travel bowl with you. P.S. If you do take advantage of Slowpokes being a dog-friendly establishment, please watch your dog. There are some crevices under the fence and my chihuahua made a run for it when he saw a squirrel. read more

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Now my go-to coffee and sometimes breakfast place. Super coffee, probably top 3-4 in city (Catalina, Boomtown, Blacksmith), attentive staff and speed of service that belies it's name. They also have high speed wi-fi.... so all but the name are slow!?! Difficult to find, tucked away breakfast tacos are very good, add avocado. they have point system for frequent drinkers, if i can make it there, i'll make it anywhere read more

Great place to meet up in GOOF one of the few places I've seen that has Wi-Fi coffee tea beer and wine usually quiet easy to park friendly people. Nice happy hour specials. read more

First time there and my partner ate half of the egg and cream cheese bagel, then immediately felt nauseous. I don't know what this place serving but something they're putting out had to be expired or stored improperly. Who serves food that's not to be eaten? We will definitely not return to a place that is comfortable with serving food that's not edible. Very disappointing, a huge waste of money, and now my partner has an upset stomach from their food. Someone should inspect this place in my honest opinion, because that should not be happening while you're eating food. read more

I love Slowpokes for coffee, food, and vibes. I always get espresso drinks and love the drinks I get (americano, cappuccino, latte) which are always perfect whether hot or cold. They have all the non-dairy milks (me & oat milk; a love story) and are always willing to customize drinks. My partner gets cold brew and says it's fantastic. The food is also really good, the sandwiches, salads, and breakfasts are really tasty. My favorite is the avocado smash toast, yes it's just avocado toast but it's got all the fixings (arugula, tomato, EVOO) and is a great filling breakfast. Lastly, the vibes here are perfect. It's a very chill energy, great for just catching up with a friend or pulling a board game off their shelf to play. Love this place! read more

Great coffee and delicious food. Loved the bagel sandwich. Staff was friendly and nice. read more

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I came here because I was working at a nearby clinic, and didn't know what to expect, but I will be back. It is a cozy coffee shop (+ food + beer/alcohol) that is perfect for either studying or for a chill hangout with friends. They have several booths and several bench-like tables for you to sit at. There is always nice, chill-vibe music tunes in the background. I ordered the flat white and the avocado mash (arugula and grape tomatoes and avocado on sourdough). Both were great portion sizes and very delicious. The staff was friendly and explained the menu very well to me since it was my first time. Lots of sloths around the place (hence slowpokes). That's always welcome. Great vibes, great food, great place. Will return. read more

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Visiting from out of town for the week and stopped in here. They do kind of live up to the name..a little slow but the staff were super friendly and nice. Also only saying this so you make sure you accommodate for time if you are rushing to work that is all. It would definitely not stop me from coming here again. I got the Reese's latte...sooo delicious. I also got the breakfast bagel which was delicious and filling. Tons of parking and seating inside. read more

Lattes are so unique with interesting flavors. I went when they had an ube latte. The lattes aren't overly sweet in my opinion. They have flat breads that are gluten free and perfect for lunch. I have a tried several of their pastries and wish they would make some of their more decadent pastries gluten free! My boyfriend always gets their pastries and they are so unique and have so many different textures and flavors in one bite! read more

Slowpokes is a very nice, modern style coffee shop. It is a touch tucked away, but not at all far away. I went out to try a different place, but it had not yet opened for business, so I went down a block an came in here. Food menu is brief, but has good flavor options. I had the breakfast Taco; because I adore breakfast tacos. At the $4 price tag, even though it was fresh made, it is overpriced. Don't spend the extra .50 cents of the avocado, you get one sad, green (not ripe) little slice. The corn tortilla normal size, but was cooler in temperature than the room. Who taught you to make a breakfast taco with a cold tortilla? Who? Eggs,overcooked. Bacon was good? something on the taco had a nearing expiration taste. I ate so fast I couldn't discern which ingredient. The Churro Donut was good, soft in most places, the warmer they used had a hot spot and one of the donuts had a hard spot where it felt and tasted like an over microwaved bread, It is very heavy on the Sugar and Cinnamon,coating and as it sat (not long) it became heavy with grease settling. I didn't care for the apple butter, it just didn't meld with the donut texture. The service was very friendly and helpful. Here again you have the self service water canister with lukewarm water, and tiny cups. At least it was filtered. The temperature inside was so warm, it bordered on hot. I had to chew, swallow and leave. I could fathom how anyone was "hanging out" in there. The bathroom was nice and cool, should've taken a seat in there, read more

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I really enjoyed my Sunday studying here. My Chai Tea Latte was lovely, especially with the added cinnamon. The staff was welcoming and warm without being overly fake or "too happy." Ample outlets and plenty of cubby/storage space for those coming to work at one of their small tables. Also, the background music was on fire. Really great selections. I will be back! read more

We came in on a Saturday afternoon and immediately were greeted. We took some time too look over the menu and sat at the bar. It's a cute place the size of any other coffee shops (about 4 booths and 4 large tables and the bar). Very chill and calming. We ordered the two empanadas (chicken and beef) and we like the beef one a little more but they were both very good for coffee shop snacks. My chai was AMAZING, it's the drink I usually get at new places because it's hard to really mess up but this one is like top 3 right now for me. My girlfriend got the strawberry lemonade and asked to change it to watermelon because it was pretty watery and not that sweet (both flavors ended up being watery). But it is a coffee shop so i don't expect the fruity drinks to be out of this world. The little cake was about a 3/5, the edges were very dry but the center was moist. You can't really hold that against them because it comes from the bakery in the complex behind them. Overall for a cute coffee spot it was nice and the chai (the main thing I wanted) was great. read more

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Wifi is limited to 2 hours per purchase. Coffee was a bit bitter and seating near outlets is limited.

Slowpokes is nailing it in all categories: Functionality (check) So much room for activities. There are big community tables or smallerish side tables. It's not too loud nor too quiet so it's great for dates or catching up with friends, or whatever really. and there are outlets aplenty. Caffeine or alcohol, you have options! We like options. Quality (check) All the pastries - ashdjskkwkabzb; those couch potato cookies tho! -and beverages have all been good. I'm sure the actual food is great as well. Experience (check) all the employees have been awesome, they're knowledgeable in the products and seem legit. Aesthetics (check) it's designed and decorated well and they've definitely ran well with their Slowpokes idea. It's great and I love a good concept! I've noticed they've done rotating food trucks outside too, which I think is great because it supports other small businesses and I'm all about that shit. I shared a post on Instagram the first time I came and almost immediately regretted it because now all my friends will be here. Fine, I guess I'll share... read more

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Great location and staff! They even got my random spoof Spaceballs t-shirt. Good coffee and got the ham and Brie croissant. Super good, but would have loved more apple butter or having it on the sandwich rather than the side. Wish there was an ice and water fountain, but their little metal container is cute. Good parking, cute decor and clean. If meeting someone make sure you pick the right location, we had a bit of a mixup! read more

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I was recommended to try this place. Small charming place with plenty of space to sit and enjoy a morning chat or do work. Place and staff are very welcoming. I ordered dulce de leche latte and crossaint sandwich breakfast. I not only enjoyed sitting there soaking up the warm sun and cool breeze but the food was pretty tasty. This place is a nice 2-3 times a week treat. read more

Slowpokes - Cafe de Dulce with oat milk. - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Based on the star rating, I decided to try this coffee shop. Very disappointed. To start with, they lived up to their name. It took 10-15 minutes for a latte. They forgot that I had also ordered a chocolate croissant. I had to remind them, then ask them to warm it. When it came back, it was only slightly warmer than before. Secondly, the latte had cooled by the time I got it (when it came out 10-15 minutes after the order, they called for Layla, not my name, so it sat there even longer). I asked them to warm it up. The guy seemed to be bothered by my request, but then went and did something to it. When I got it back, it tasted burned and it was 1/3 foam. I politely asked for a refund stating it just wasn't any good. I got a refund, but not once was there any indication of an apology or anything to make me feel valued as a customer. Won't be returning. *Edit: They also require a check # and Total from your receipt in order to access internet. Had I opted for no receipt, as I typically do, I would not have had that information. I found my receipt in my email, but the check # and total didn't work when I attempted to access their wifi. So a slow coffee shop with burned coffee and no internet was a good start to my day. Heading to a place down the street. Any place. read more

Great coffee bar (I don't drink coffee) with a all-in-one menu. Didn't recognize any of the wines so I didn't partake. Lots of people enjoying the Wi-Fi and several groups chatting might have been in meetings. Quality service and I loved my sandwich! read more

I freaking love this place! Quiet atmosphere even though it is never empty anymore. Fresh artisan coffee, pastries and food which resolves around a breakfast/brunch theme. They also carry merchandise in store. They also have a rewards program. read more

The young people who make the coffee care, and they make your order to your liking with precision. The barista is a large part of good coffee but so are the beans which are top notch. Friendly ambiance and welcoming. The best! read more

I want to like this place and have given them many chances, but they never start to make online orders until you get there, which defeats the entire purpose of an online order. And when you arrive after the time your order should be ready, they say "we will get to it when we can." If your business is not equipped to handle online orders, then DON'T accept them. *the below explanation overlooks the fact that the online ordering system provides an ETA. If the business practice is not to make a drink until the customer arrives, it seems like that should be made clear online. read more

Great local spot. My go to for kombucha. Friendly staff and a solid decor for a coffee shop. Fast service and solid lattes. Parking is a mess on Saturday and Sunday's but it is what it is read more

Slowpokes - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice newish coffee spot with some bakery items and food choices in the GOOF. Their theme is slowpokes, or slow animals, as in the slowest 3 animals in the animal kngdom, the snail, sloth and turtle. There is artwork, newspaper clippings and pretty much everything with these animals on the walls and such. Each is a master of their own, 1) coffee and foods, 2) wine and 3) beer. I tried the iced latte with almond milk and a couch potato cookie since I had just come from dinner. It really hit the spot and the cookie was surprisingly unique. The employees were very friendly and I can easily see myself returning soon. read more

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So glad they're open and helping maintain dividers . Super friendly staff , always attentive. And soooo helpful ! Love their recommendations read more

Slowpokes - Matcha latte with almond milk ^_^ - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This has become almost my second office. I literally carry in my 27" IMAC frequently and post up in the corner. It's spacious and has a large outdoor area that accommodates dogs. Any place that allows me to bring my best friend is already a favorite for me. The baristas are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and creative! How I'm so pleased by such a small cup of coffee is beyond me. Not only is the flavor pleasing for my palette, every hot latte I've received comes with a free piece of art drawn into it! While I'm not a coffee connoisseur by any means, I've been told by avid coffee lovers that if you reach the bottom of your cup and the drawing remains in tact, the barista is basically a god. Yes, it's that crucial. Oh yea, the chai latte is one of the best I've had in Houston. read more

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I went to a photo experience near by and I love to hit up new ( to me ) coffee shops. Im never in the area so the time to go was now. This could be easily missed. It is in a shopping plaza that is very runned down. The place is simple and sweet. Great staff. I ordered the norm vanilla latte & I got the salmon bagel. Wow the bagel is fire! Loveeee LOVE! This was fresh and simple with great flavor. Kudos to the salmon bagel! Latte was simple and delicious. Everyone seemed very friendly and open to interacting to others. Which you don't see much. family & friends next to me were playing UNO & it made me giggle listening to the child in the group. I will be back when I can! I wish I didn't live so far away or I would be here most days! Cheers read more

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The atmosphere is great. Customer service is excellent. I didn't have anything special. I had to meet a client so I only had orange juice and a cheese danish. The orange juice was fresh and great. My cheese danish was huge and delicious. Will be back to try other things! read more

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I love this place the staff are super sweet and understanding the food is amazing I would definitely recommend trying the breakfast bagel 10/10 read more

This is the 2nd location I have visited. The first being in spring branch. I found the quality of food and coffee the same. However, I wish they paid better attention to the cleanliness of the tables. I had to ask someone to clean off the community table I was sitting at because there was food stuck to it. Instead of cleaning the entire table she just cleaned my spot.. and not well (gross). The other location seems to be better kept. However, if your just stopping into to grab and go. I had no issues read more