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The Core Cafe

4.7 (88 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Porschea W.

Came here 2/8/26 and had such a great coffee experience! The service was good, I was immediately greeted upon entering. I ordered the Honey Comb Latte iced and it was made to perfection - I almost ordered a second! The barista helped answer all my questions since I was trying to decide what to order. The menu is plentiful, I can't wait to try other drinks. The coffee shop is very spacious with plenty of seating all over, and different types of seating arrangements. Lots of natural light and the music wasn't too loud either. There was construction being done on the road prior to turning in, and the parking lot can get busy. Overall, based on my experience, this is the perfect spot to get good coffee and study/work!

Jennifer B.

Coffee here is on another level. Authentic, robust, earthly and never overly sugared. Breakfast bites are delicious too especially the avocado toast. I have been on a London Fog kick and this place did me right. Stop in and grab a coffee. Whether you chill and enjoy the ambiance or just take it to go. Either way, you will be satisfied.

Breakfast bagel - jalapeño cheddar with scrambled egg on one side and avocado on the other, and it was absolutely delicious!!
Yvie F.

My friend Janet and I stopped by this adorable café after our Saturday morning walk, and I think we may have found our new go-to spot. They had a great selection of pastries, and our hazelnut lattes were absolutely divine. I ordered the Breakfast Bagel - a cheddar jalapeño bagel with cream cheese, scrambled egg on one side and avocado on the other. I honestly didn't think all of that would go well together, but it was amazing! The flavors worked perfectly, and it was hearty and filling... exactly what I needed for a late-morning brunch. Janet had a regular croissant and loved it! She thought it was super fresh and flaky. Between the great coffee, delicious food, and cozy vibe, we're already planning to come back. Highly recommend!

Honeycomb Latte Graham Cracker Latte
Helaina H.

WHAT AN AMAZING CAFE! So much space to study or just hang out and the staff is so kind. The cheesecake?! Amazing. The coffee?! Perfect !! The honeycomb is so good and the graham cracker latte tastes like French toast! 10/10 would always recommend this place (& this was my first time)

Ambreen K.

Graham cracker latte - 7/10 - Honey and cinnamon - both flavors were strong but drink was a bit watered down Autumn bliss latte - 9/10 - Pumpkin , caramel, and cinnamon crunch - loved this one, could use a bit more coffee and pumpkin but overall good Baklava latte - 7/10 - Pistachio, honey, and butterscotch - i tasted mostly butterscotch, coffee could be stronger Sausage sandwich - 7/10 - Tasted like ones from Tim Horton, decent but nothing special Beef roll - 10/10 - Like a ground beef patty, very delicious Found a cafe with HALAL options and so many flavor options for coffee . I had mixed feelings about the coffee but I would possibly go back to try other flavors and more of their halal pastries. Great study/work spot if youre in the area!

Strawberry matcha
Tiffany H.

The Core Cafe has a cute/cozy interior decor with plenty of seating. Service was excellent. Strawberry matcha would have been perfect if the matcha wasn't powdery. They probably need to heat the water more or whisk more to better dissolve the matcha. If I'm ever in the area, I would return to try their coffee options.

Butter pecan shaken espresso
Brandon D.

Tried studying at a new coffee shop called the core cafe in spring since I was in the area. They have a lot of space available to study, and free wifi as well. I got one of their winter specials, the butter pecan shaken espresso. Honestly didn't really taste the butter pecan flavor but the coffee and espresso flavor overall was hitting.

The cool black dog with bling and a patron

If you're looking for an amazing atmosphere for your brunch, your school report, a meeting between business Partners, or just a really great environment for your date. This is the spot, this is the best brunch experience that I've ever had. My mocha was perfect. They even used lactose free milk, which I truly appreciated it. Their breakfast platter was delicious. It wasn't too much or too little, It was just right. Not to mention the dog they have in the cafe is amazing. He even has his own bling-bling. He is the perfect dog, does not jump, Does not bark, does not lick, Doesn't scare, does not move lol

Taste like Dubai chocolate
Linda K.

My hunny wanted coffee after our bagels so we went looking for a place at The Vintage and can't find Coco Crepes. Looked for coffee nearby on Yelp and found this place. Didn't look like much from the outside but inside was pretty cool. Service was outstanding and was very patience w us since it was our first time there. Made us feel welcome. We stop back by when in need of a place to study and coffee.

Classic breakfast
Razi A.

Finally made it out since I needed a place to work. Same nice layout as the previous establishment, but with a more focused offering with nice additions. The owner is very nice and talkative. The staff is also super nice. Food: I really enjoyed the classic breakfast. Great blend of classic and healthy. The potato roll and other items are tasty and unique. The desert looks great. Will have to try next time. Nice Turkish vibe. Turkish bagel is a great addition. Unique Coffee: Always high quality. Charcoal latte is interesting. I'm still trying the new stuff. Vibe: Great seating, outlets, lighting, music.

Sherman O.

They have an inviting space, but the food was subpar. The mini pancakes were not freshly made, but I'd probably reheated because they're crunchy on the corners and not soft and very dry. The fresh fruit was delicious the. The eggs were the only highlight as they are while he's cooked. But $17 for a breakfast plate is disappointing for the quality that I received. Parking lot was busy, but yet there's parking not directly in front of the restaurant because it shares it with other retail stores The Stanford friendly, and the Services prompt probably really the only highlight. Note my rating system: 1 Star: I wouldn't recommend 2 Stars: Didn't hit my standards 3 Stars: Average (nothing special) 4 Stars: Above Average. Would recommend. Still looking for the 5 Star. 5 Stars: Top of their game. Great food. Great service. Would recommend and plan on returning.

Mini pancakes, strawberry matcha, honeycomb latte
Samantha G.

Very cute, lots of places to sit and chill. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food and drinks were yum!

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Maritza R.

Came here as I was driving by it peaked my interest. The coffee shop is huge. Lots of seating. Coffee shop and they also serve breakfast until 6:00pm. Kinda pricy for a coffee shop. See photo. I ordered a honeycomb latte. It was very sweet. The service was great, there was two ladies behind the counter. I didn't try any food items as I just stopped by for coffee but the forest fruit cake looked delicious. Overall I would come back to try more item.

Baklava Latte (hot) and harvest latte (iced)

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Very comfortable for working from, and they have their own cold brew you can buy and take home as well. Highly recommend. Cute vibes.

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Great ambiance and drinks. The food could be a bit better. Great place to study or chill with friends. There are lots of seating.

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This is a cute little cafe located in Spring, TX. Everything is good here. And the ambiance is nice.

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Great environment, lots of seating even for bigger groups! We all really enjoyed our food and coffees.

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Fabulous scones and coffee. Staff was very pleasant. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I'll be going back.

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Very nice little coffee shop. I stop in when I'm getting my nails done next door. Decent prices.

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Great food and drinks in an excellent environment. Wonderful service and plenty of comfortable seating.

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I saw there were to be gluten free options soon, are they available now?

Hello, yes we do have gluten free bread option for avocado toast now!

Are there any gluten free food options?

We do not have gluten free food options yet but we will have it soon!

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