I made it to their second ward location before they had to move and OMG best coffee I ever had in HTown. I cant wait until their new spot opens up. I still need to make it out to their pop-up location in the heights before they disappear! The guy who helped us out was knowledgeable about the coffee they serve up and was very friendly as well. The coldbrew they sell is top tier. Hands down 10/10 because it was so smooth and not acidic. This place might have even made me more of a coffee snob lol. read more

Was in the East Downtown area so decided to stop by Xela for a morning coffee. There's a small parking area connected to the building. The menu was honestly a bit overwhelming, but the barista who took my order was very patient and asked what I normally like and made recommendations. He also mentioned all their drinks are oat milk based. I asked for a recommendation that was sweet but not too sweet and I went with his recommendation of the Stardust, which was honestly super good and had a strong espresso flavor but also had some sugar and cinnamon for sweetness. I believe my drink came out to a little over $6 with tax which is pretty standard nowadays. Super pleased with my visit and would go back if I'm ever in the area! read more

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Their second ward location was a groovy little shop with really nicely balanced espresso. A good americano does it for me, and being able to pick up some papers there was great. I'm hearing they moved and will be on the lookout for the new location for sure. read more

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Five Star coffees in the center of Houston. Can't go wrong with any choice of the menu. Not the biggest menu but definitely all bangers! Don't see what you like describing your choice of coffee will get you a custom cup brewed up. Some seating behind and on the side of the building but no indoors. Order at the window and the friendly face will have your order out quick. Skip that starbutts place and get you a local cup of Joe in the hood!! read more

Xela Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

WOW! What a hidden gem! Located right off of Canal Street in the second ward neighborhood, Xela serves some amazing coffee, tea, and light bites. The service is friendly and each drink is crafted with attention and care. Drinks can be ordered from their front order window and are brought out to you by the barista in the seating area behind. Peak inside of their window and you can tell this team is serious about coffee. They have all of the coffee equipment and tools needed to make a seriously great cup. I opted for the iced Valley Girl, a double shot of espresso, Mexican vanilla and traditionally oat milk, however I swapped this out for pistachio milk for an extra $1. Take note that oat milk is their default for all of their drinks (huge claps for coffee establishments that don't charge extra for alternative milks) but the pistachio milk is fantastic and well worth the extra charge. The drink was bold without being overly acidic or strong. I would absolutely get this again. Xela offers their roasted beans for sale and almost all of their cold drinks in a bottle to go. This is a great option to stock up for the week if you're not able to stop by in person. They also offer gallons of cold brew concentrate to take home and prepare yourself. While they have a wide variety of creative drinks, I will note that it is a little challenging to tell what all is in each drink as the menu just states the name. Luckily I had reviewed their instagram page in depth before my visit (@xelacoffeeroasters) and saw the descriptions on the bottled drinks. I am really impressed with Xela and can't wait to take my friends next time to this neighborhood spot! Solid five stars! read more

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Bright and colorful spot for coffee and breakfast bites. The Guatemalan influence is evident--from the name of the location to the various drinks incorporating local ingredients. It's home away from home! I tried a Duvalín, along with a couple of their breakfast tacos. Everything tasted incredible and fresh. The drink especially surprised me, as I wouldn't think to combine hibiscus with coffee, but it oddly works! Customer service was also great, with staff taking the time to explain seasonal options. The wait time was also very short, it couldn't have been more than a couple of minutes. Parking can be a bit tricky, as their lot is quite small. However, there's a fair amount of street parking in the adjacent neighborhood. read more

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Just when I thought I had found a home coffee shop, we discover Xela. And now I'm in love! They take their coffee serious here! Plants too!!! Lots and lots of plants with great corners to sit in. Taste is everything and recipes are creative and fun! There are bottled coffee options and seasonal special drinks offered as well. Staff were kind and took the time to connect and explain their special menu. Dairy free people! And you could not taste the difference. Most of the time you can! I will be back! The coffee is good and literally finished it before getting to the house! I needed and wanted two. Try this place asap! Happy Yelping! read more

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Great local neighborhood coffee spot! They have outdoor seating that is perfect for nice days out. They also have breakfast tacos for sale in the morning. I love the Thai Matcha! Great way to start the day. The drink is perfectly sweet with the creamy oat milk and a touch of vanilla. You really can't go wrong with any of the coffee drinks either. Overall, I highly recommend this spot. The service is also very friendly. Definitely a great place to start the day. I can't wait to come back! read more

This was right across the street from one of my stops on my bike ride today. This coffee I ordered was an iced vanilla latte.The service was good, and the coffee was DELICIOUS. I love finding place know their coffee. Very aesthetically pleasing place. read more

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One of the best little coffee spots around. Grab a coffee pick me up and a good selection of food as well. Menu gets updated with new flavors so stop by regularly like I do to see what hats new. Plenty of seating outside or take it to go. read more

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I had my first experience here, and I was thoroughly impressed! The service was exceptional, and the coffee was great. We tried the Stardust, and it exceeded our expectations. I'll definitely be returning the next time I'm in the area! read more

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I ordered "daily the works" and it was pretty good. It was the closet to a drip coffee that I could order. It was more like an americano with some extra ingredients. They do have other cold brew choices but that's not my preference. The good: my bro in law lives like 30 sec from this place so I see myself stopping by again. Love the coffee cups ! Easy to drink from and kept my coffee warm. Also, the coffee was hot when I first got it but didn't burn my fingers. Not sure what it was but the cup was designed a certain way that made my drinking better I know it sounds crazy but the cup didn't feel flimsy cause of the lid. I never once had to worry about the lid popping off. The okay : they don't have just a plain drip coffee and I didn't feel they had much other bake goods or other coffee shop like choices. You pay and get your change in this door. Another words, no hand to hand money exchange here. Not so good: it was a bit awkward when paying for my coffee. A worker told me that their machine had been indicating "declined" for previous customers and it was probably the machine. After 4 different cards and multiple declines...another person came by and it still didn't work. Luckily, I had cash and was able to pay that way. Driving away, not sure what would have happened if I didn't have cash that day. Oh well. I'll be back for sure. Cool place with some cool vibes outdoor seating. I went on a Friday afternoon and just a note they closed at 4 pm. I guess makes sense as they seem to be more small business and not national food chain. read more

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Small spot for a nice day out! Today's weather is 67 degrees which makes this spot enjoyable. I say this because there is no inside seating. Umbrella patio is limited and could be not enough when temp gets higher. They have their own menu with some twists to it. My choice today is the Magic Johnson which is based with a cappuccino adding cinnamon and honey. As a bonus, they made it with oat milk and it was hot, quick served and delicious. Many wall arts are surrounding this business! It's located in the second ward. it was a really quiet neighborhood the time I checked in. No wifi as of today but they mentioned they're working on it. Parking is okay for maybe 10 cars. Mostly if you grab and go, you'll be fine. May get a little cramped at other times. Staff is super friendly and thoughtful. Thanks for the welcome :) recommended if you are in the area! read more

Xela Coffee Roasters - Magic Johnson (cappuccino with a twist of cinnamon and honey) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

This coffee shop is in my area and my cousin recommended and the place is so cool with their art. I got a mocca and it's was EH. the time I tried it I was in my car already and didn't feel like going back to have them remake it. Waste of a good $6, I'll try them one more time to try to change my mind. I couldn't add a cold foam which is my fave so that was disappointing. Just felt like this place is so hyped up and to me it was just so mid read more

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How have I not known about this gem in our neighborhood? I got the stardust drink and liked the hint of cinammon. Their coffee beans from Mexico are so good. I'm a fan of the murals too. read more

5 stars just because it's latino owned. Real coffee not chemical tasting like starbks

First let me just say the Stardust iced espresso drink is delicious. Like out of this world tasty. Like can't get enough, need three at a time, delicious. But the ordering process is a little off. Most features of customer service are missing and the experience, impersonal. First, it's hard to see when they are ready for you to order. Then, the back and forth of the microphone and ordering is rushed and a little confusing. For a first time, I felt rushed and uncomfortable. Like I couldn't ask any questions. The sign with drinks is small with lots of information. I would have asked for an iced americano or iced doppio so I could try their espresso, but was surprised to discover they have no ice for water when I asked for ice water. So is everything prepackaged? What's the calories and carbs? None of those things are listed on the bottles. I'm not from Houston so I spoke to a friend from the area who said it could be largely the result of expectations put in place during the pandemic that the service feels impersonal. And I understand we're still coming back from things. And the product I had was really good. So just hoping some of these things work themselves out. read more

atmosphere: 3/5 - no indoor seating, but the outdoor seating is super cute. Just really hot location: 3/5 - next to a car wash and a residential area. Very nice and quiet. parking: 5/5 - plenty of space available at peak hours coffee: 4.7/5 - perfect temperature, very strong flavor customer service: 5/5 - the man at the window was very up beat and happy to help us. read more

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I was today years old when I learned this spot existed in the second ward ‍ Thankfully my friend told me about it on our drive back to Houston so we stopped for an afternoon cup. Small parking lot and street parking all around. Service was lovely, so kind and welcoming. They sell coffee beans, small medium and crazy large bags. I ordered the matcha and it was fantastic! I can't remember what all was in it but it was delicious once your order is ready, there is a silver box that you open to get your coffee out of to the left of the window of where you order. Ambience is very cool, kind of 90s feel ish. There was a food vendor right next to the shop that was set up but we ate, just went for the drinks. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Vibe- This is a cute colorful coffee shop in EaDo/second ward Houston, TX! You order at the window and there is a contactless box to the right of the window where you grab your drink. There's no seating inside the building, but there's a good amount outside for you to sit and enjoy your drink. Customer service- Great! The gentleman that took my order today was very helpful explaining what was in the drinks. Food/drinks- I honestly don't know the exact name of the drink I ordered (something along the lines of on the kirby..) but if I were to go back for another visit I'd probably try their matcha latte. Parking- There's about 5 or so spots in the lot next to the building and other than that street parking. read more

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Made it out to this spot early on a Sunday morning to grab a cup and enjoy their back patio/garden area. The service is friendly and helpful, an overall welcoming vibe for this Second Ward coffee joint. The setup is a bit odd that you order through a walkup window and pick up your order in a metal box, but it helps keep the process efficient, perfect for grab and go days. However, if you want to hang out, they have several tables around their space for you to enjoy. I ordered one of their specialty drinks (I think the name was Dirty Kirby? or at least had the name Kirby in it) and it was a delightful blend of cinnamon, oat milk, and espresso. Great, smooth coffee taste. Certainly recommend this spot if you are in the EaDo area! read more

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Hip coffee shop. Today they had tacodeli tacos, too, which was great for brunch. I got the special with brown sugar & my bf got the OG. His came in a cool mushroom cup. The coffee was good & it's nice that they brought a water with the tacos & coffee. Feel is chill & local read more

A neighborhood staple. A great place to walk/bike to when the weather is nice. Patio space with beautiful plants that my 2 month old loves to look at! Cold drinks are per-made...they can last days in the fridge. Valley Girl and Chai are my favorites! Friendly hip staff and artsy building great for getting those photos! read more

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I've been coming here for years for their convenient to go bottles of espresso drinks, but this was first time getting a drink for here (they have a large patio with colorful street art) and it's awesome! I got an OG (espresso and oat milk- if you want a drink that has milk and isn't sweet at all, this is it) and my partner got a screwhead (cold brew and espresso) and they came out with delicious foam from shaking the espresso. They look like cocktails - beautiful and delicious! The folks working here are always kind and patient and willing to answer whatever questions you have about their drinks. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Found this gem near the area. Simple concept and menu. Love the decal "coffee" wall on the side! Very chilled vibes. Best part is OAT MILK is offered for FREE . The first ever to offer it free and the BEST! thanks for this!!!! read more

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Xela Coffee Roasters has been around for a long time, providing their locally roasted coffee bean to various cafes, restaurants and even breweries for years. But alas, they opened their own quaint coffee house right here in the Second Ward / East End. This is great news for the neighborhood. The only other nearby coffee houses are Giant Leap (located inside a coworking space) and Bohemeo's (technically, in Eastwood). The prices are affordable - just $2 for a drip coffee - they have teas and a small menu of pastries, outdoor seating only, parking, and Wi-Fi (to come). read more

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The coffee: Xela is probably my favorite Houston coffee roaster. They have some of the best beans I've tried, and they supply another favorite coffee shop of mine, Throughgood. The coffee here is really excellent. The drip is bottomless at $2 and the cortado is prepared perfectly. There's enough milk to give it some body and smoothness, but little enough to really highlight the espresso. If I were recommending a place just for the coffee, I wouldn't hesitate to suggest Xela. They also have some more basic drinks like the Valley Girl for people who enjoy those types of drinks. The staff are super friendly. They are chatty and just nice overall. The biggest drawback of Xela is that it only has outdoor seating, which isn't the best in the Houston summer. When (if) it gets cooler, it's a nice space. It's colorful and shady, with a good amount of tables and chairs. Overall I would say this is a great place to sit and chill with an excellent cup of coffee. read more

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Charging $1.25 "to-go" charge for prepackaged drinks?!? Make it make sense Stop supporting businesses with silly up charges. read more

Came here on a Saturday morning stroll through the neighborhood and found this gem. I ordered a cold coffee with oat milk. It was super smooth and tasty! I'd prefer it to have been on ice but understand that this spot seems to lean to be more environmentally friendly which I appreciate. No breakfast items which was a bummer. Still a great coffee spot! Oh, FYI the porch is currently closed. read more

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Second Ward specialty coffee shop with colorful exterior design that is perfect for the neighborhood. If you like drip coffee like I do, you have to settle for an Americano. No batch brew. The flavor is pleasant, if lacking in intensity. I prefer to buy their whole bean coffee and just make a pour over at home. Their beans are distinctive and freshly roasted. Unfortunately, they've priced me out of their offerings. As of February, Xela was selling an 8 oz bag of single origin Guatemala at $20. There's no indication of the ounces on the bag, but at some point they decided to decrease the size from 12 oz to 8 oz while maintaining the same price point. Only a couple of years ago a single-origin 12 oz bag was typically $17. There's more. They tack on a sales tax at the point of sale, even though the state does not tax packaged coffee that is not ready to drink. Unethical. I enjoyed supporting this business in the past, but simply put, they've lost me. read more

Interesting concept. The coffee is pre-made and sold in plastic bottles, so there's no wait. I got the Kirby's Stardust and it was delicious, it's a blend of espresso and a variety of sweeteners. The parking situation is a nightmare, especially if you drive a truck. A few of the customers were pretentious jerks, but I suppose that can't be helped, it is a coffee shop after-all. read more

Great vibe and even better coffee! Cute coffee shop with outdoor only seating! I tried the mint mocha and was impressed by how flavorful it was! read more

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In the heart of 2nd ward - coffee done with a H-Town vibe! Quality coffee you can't go wrong with. Come and support local!!! read more

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Honestly coffee is pretty good but sometimes the taste isn't consistent. I don't like that they don't have an option to get an iced coffee only a bottled cold coffee which is nearly $9 for a slim bottle which the coffee is $6-7 and there is a $1.50 to go charge.. that's wild, very pricey for the value in my opinion. read more

I love the coffee here, it's conveniently bottled and you can save for another day. The atmosphere is nice too and the workers are always so nice when we are ordering and have no problems explaining the differences of the coffees. Cool little hang out spot as well. Recommend for sure!! read more

My husband told me about this coffee shop, checked it out and man, their coffee is good. Got the Espresso + Milk, was not disappointed. Will definitely be going back. read more

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We frequent this coffee shop often because the drinks are good and it is quick (the drinks are premade and bottled). The service is usually friendly. You order at the window and they put your drinks in a box that you open when your order is ready. However, we no longer will be visiting Xela because they have recently started adding a $1.25 "to go" charge on the bottles. This charge makes no sense and makes me wonder if they are just trying to squeeze more money out of the customer. We will take our business elsewhere. read more

I love this little hole in the wall! It's on the go, & their coffee keeps me going through the day. I was in need of coffee but I didn't wanna go too far, & they popped p! Best decision ever, plus I love supporting small businesses with such phenomenal customer service! I need to do a re-up on them soon! read more

I just moved to the EaDo area from my beloved Montrose, and while out exploring, ran into this cute little 2nd Ward gem. They were out of oat milk, so they suggested I get my latte with their home made pistachio/sunflower seed milk. Say whaaaaat? It was really creamy and good! The girl at the counter was nice and even offered to make me something else if I didn't like my drink. That wasn't necessary but the fact she asked got hella points in my book. The setup is cute, you can sit out on their patio or take your brew to go. I'll be back for sure. read more

Xela Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

First off, the coffee tastes amazing. The service was even better. I walked up to the counter and the person at the other end clearly explained the entire menu and was really nice. I thought the coffee was a little on pricier side, but when you compare to Starbucks it's essentially the same price. Especially considering everything is made in house. Huge plus for being bottled and not in a cup. I'll definitely come back here. read more