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Twotone

4.5 (206 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Ashley W.

I got an ube latte and pandan latte. The inside of the store reminds me of a gentle monster store! Limited seating options, not set up for studying. The vibe reminds me of gentle monster stores.

Jet Black
Stephanie C.

The aesthetics are nice, but the drinks were a little mixed. Some friends said the following about their drinks: - Banana Matcha: too sweet - Golden kernel: too salty and doesn't really taste like corn at all. - Einspanner: the coffee used was too burnt but better after it was mixed - Cashmere: too sweet and a little smaller than the other drinks I had the Jet Black, which is a latte with black sesame foam, and I loved it, but that might be because I really like the roasted flavor black sesame in anything if my review were based only on my drink, I would have given this a 5, but taking the other drinks into account, it pulled the rating down.

JaDaven E.

I have been seeing this place all over social media so I finally decided to give it a try. Really strong and flavorful coffee with subtle flavorings added that doesn't take too much away from the actual coffee. The ube cold foam was absolutely divine. The Vietnamese style coffee was good but might've been way too rich for me. Worth a try!

Lauren P.

Very helpful staff and amazinggggg coffees. So unique and delicious. I wouldn't stay in here to drink the coffee but it's still so worth it coming here.

Chocolate croissant
Valencia H.

I saw on instagram how ppl were saying they've waited an additional 30 mins after ordering. I was thinking they exaggerated but was told the same when I arrived by other guest. The line moved fairly well since it was after 12pm. I decided to try out two drinks since I live a good distance away and I wasn't sure I'd be back anytime soon. When I ordered the employee let me know it'd be 15-20 mins. I got a chocolate croissant it was underwhelming. Not moist, chocolate to croissant ratio seemed off. I came for the speculoos and selected the jet black as well based on the reviews. I was tempted to try the jade but one of the baristas who loves both let me know it's very sweet compare to the others I was interested in. Both drinks were good. I do think the sesame is a more complex flavor especially if you like to actually taste your coffee. I would try the jade and ube drink I think it's called purple stuff; whenever I'm back on that side.

Destiny F.

My first time trying Two Tone Coffee and I'm honestly very torn with this review because the coffee itself was really good and clearly well made. You can tell they care about quality, and I absolutely understand why this place stays busy. That being said, the wait time was very long. I waited about 30 minutes from the time I ordered to actually receiving my coffee, and this was on a Wednesday around 10 a.m. I'm not sure if that's their normal flow, but it was packed. Thankfully I didn't have anywhere to be, because if you're stopping in before work or during a tight schedule, definitely plan ahead and expect a wait. The only real downside for me was the timing and ordering process. Spending close to $10 on one coffee plus waiting that long makes this feel more like an occasional treat rather than an everyday coffee run. I'll admit I may have been a little cranky from the wait, but I do think it's fair feedback. Overall though, my coffee was delicious, and because of that, I would absolutely give them another chance. Good things take time, I guess.

The Oki Oki Oki Oki Oki (left) and Jade (right)
Kara M.

OVERVIEW: Expensive drinks that could take you less than 5 mins. to consume, but worth it depending on if you don't mind spending nearly $10 for one. Service can be a little slow given how busy they get, and there's very little seating inside, so it's very much a grab and go type of setup. There's a pastry/snack menu but those also cost another $8-$10 so you can easily drop $20+ here for a quick breakfast. Overall we enjoyed what we ordered, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to revisit. FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - Sausage and cheese kolache (not pictured, 4/5): Good but not worth the $10+. - The Oki matcha (3.5/5): Creamy and smooth, but really nothing out of the ordinary good matcha. - Jade (4/5): Too sweet for my preference, but pandan flavor is good.

Ube and pandan lattes
Deborah N.

Two-tone is very one-tone, or one-note! I was not impressed by this coffee shop at all. The hype was just that, "hype." Fell flat, one note and didn't really offer the same expectations or standards of what I look for in a coffee shop. So, yes. I am biased and I do have personal expectations of a coffee shop. I've been to enough to know that after getting to the front of the line and ordering my coffee, being told that a cup of coffee is another twenty minute wait, after having stood in line for half that time is already a red flag. My first visit, the line was out the door and then the wait for my coffee was an immediate walk out the door. I decided to give TwoTone one more chance. Went again the next weekend, and was still met with the same disappointment minus the 20 minute wait! The overall aesthetics, vibe, and ambiance doesn't really match my vibe. When you walk in, there are barely any places to sit. Two tops and a seating area on one wall is more of a "waiting area." There's always a line and a wait. They have all these staff members but somehow there's always a wait. The ambiance is cold, and uninviting. Very industrial and not cozy at all. On the other hand, it feels like a club for Gen Z'ers, with staff dressed with crop tops and no apron...idk just very informal and not really connecting with the patrons. Def does not give "community's vibes and screams casual. Now to the coffee: coffee is one note! They try to embellish the menu by adding all these Asian flavors, pandan, cafe su da, ube, and even an Einspanner, but there was nothing special about their ube latte. It def was not worth the hype, the wait, and the overall experience. Literally tasted loke ube cream with cheap coffee at a party. Def will not be returning here after all that I encountered. They really need to make more of an effort to connect with patrons and make their coffee shop more warm and inviting! And if you don't want patrons to stay and have a place to sit, move to an underground food hall where it's just a walk up vibe or open up at a park!

Outside Store Front
Mary U.

The best black sesame latte in Houston. I'm always looking for black sesame flavored drinks ever since I tried it in Seattle, so I was excited that TwoTone had it. The nuttiness of the sesame goes SOOO well with the espresso taste and it's a good creaminess too. I also like the texture of the bits of sesame seeds in the drink. The aesthetic of the cafe is modern with street-style flairs, it's a really cool space. I also love that there are Filipino flavors on the menu like ube and pandan. Most workers are super nice and say your name like they know you. They're also super attentive to ensure that everything with your order is perfect. Jonah was very welcoming and helpful, making sure we got a menu while in line! The weekdays seem to be better for wait-time, with little to no wait. The weekends however are packed and usually have lines. If you're not a line person, I would definitely come on a weekday. TwoTone is probably the best specialty coffee you can get in Houston, especially in terms of Asian flavors and creaminess. If it was closer to inner Houston, I would probably come here everyday.

That Purple Stuff & Einspanner
Michelle C.

We came around 12:55 pm on a Tuesday afternoon and they were already out of a few items including the Speculoos, Golden Kernel, and one of the matcha options. I really like the modern, minimalistic vibe here. Merch on the left and seating on the right (both high tops and benched seating along the wall). Ube cream layering was very light and airy but did take quite a lot of effort to mix with the viet coffee which was VERY strong. Ube flavor was very subtle but overall was a good blend. I found the service to be very quick and efficient, churning through the long list of orders they have pretty well. Update: I've been back a few time since my initial visit and the coffee is very consistent. I've tried different flavors each time and they have all been excellent. I completely understand the rave reviews. :)

Amira J.

If you're in Houston and love coffee, you have to check this place out. The baristas know wtf they're doing here. The drinks consistently taste the same. The streetwear aesthetic alone makes it stand out, but what really keeps me coming back is the quality of the drinks. Everything I've tried so far is 10/10! I can genuinely taste the difference. Their specialty flavors are so unique and actually well-balanced (not overly sweet like a lot of places). 10/10 recommend.

That purple stuff & jade
Kainat M.

Great coffee that strong!! This is a popular coffee shop in Houston and I can see why! The coffee was very good! The foam on both drinks balanced out the coffee nicely. The jade had pandan cream and the purple stuff and Ube cream. It was pretty packed when we went and drink took a while to come out but understandable considering the line.

Sandra P.

I went on a Saturday so there was a line. It goes quickly and staff is friendly. This is easily one of my favorite matcha/coffee shops in Houston. There's limited seating inside as it is a very popular shop so it's better to grab and go. The drinks I got were perfect. I will be back!

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