Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntosh
Public Historian
Brewminate
If you’re looking for a nice place to relax, have great coffee over conversation, and enjoy the ambience of a “third wave” coffee shop and the best beans in Houston, here is a list of what others thought for your next trip to the Bayou City.
Catalina Coffee
Derek Gilboe: Houston’s number one coffee house for quality and amazing baristas! Check out there micro-roasts with a V60 process.
Piper Jones: Really nice selection of brew options. Had a Ethiop Amaro Gaya in Aeropress and a nicely pulled espresso Guat – will try V60 next time. Also grt collection of coffee geek equipment to brew at home.
Leah Johnson: Try the V60. Makes about 4 cups, really good coffee and can split it with a friend.
Boomtown Coffee
Mike Karlesky: Just like at the original location, the Crüd is some of the best cold brew you will ever have. Ice coffee, chicory, sweetened condensed milk perfection.
Tere Perry: Daily dining for Breakfast & Lunch, plus choices of Beer, Wine and Cocktails. The Nutty Milk Punch is like dessert in a glass, with a kick…pecan vodka, frangelico, almond milk and cold brew coffee.
Catherine Whiteside: Custom specialty coffee drinks and locally roasted beans. Cute little joint right in the heart of downtown Houston!
Black Hole
Michael Falwell: Try the cold brewed iced coffee. Drink it black, Jack!
Mandi Holmes: The cajeta latte is the best latte I’ve had. And their cold brew is top notch. it’s a great place to study. Lots of tables and chairs. Usually more people with laptops than just socializing.
David C: Great coffee, excellent cold brew coffee concentrate to go.
Kaffeine Coffee & Internet Cafe
Isaac Gustin: Awesome! Super social owner, cold brew is solid and the chai and the dirty chai are great!
James Maryland: Awesome!!! Great food & even better Service!! If your looking for a great atmosphere while enjoying a cup of Joe or your beverage of choice this is the place!!! Starbucks who? Lol
Ivhan Coronel: Pacific, quick service, nice people, cheap I really like this place.
Brasil Cafe
Global Highlander: Enjoy the casual and relaxed environment (they bring the food to you, but no waiters), good food, solid coffee (including cold brew), and great beer on tap.
Isaac Gustin: Lovely atmosphere, nicely lit, friendly and social employees, had a solid cold brew, but I loved the peach pie
Brandon West: For breakfast check the Eggs Benedict w/ medium poached eggs, sub salsa Rojas for hollandaise sauce. Add prosciutto and have potatoes on the side! Yum!
Fioza Cafe
Jeremy Bradley: Excellent coffee shop! Cold brew coffee is excellent. Knowledgeable and friendly baristas.
Maddie Hatter: They’re tapioca smoothies are amazing and you could choose up to 3 flavors for each smoothie! They also serve the best desserts for on the go or for enjoying there in the café.
Joseph Ong: Excellent cafe! Barristas are friendly.
Southside Espresso
Ryan: Chemex & double espressos are great. Not to your taste? The staff will happily accommodate your change of heart.
Lauren Ignited: Attention paleo pals! You can get vegan treats here and lattes with coconut milk or almond milk. Delish!
Jeff Scott: this is the mother flippin’ mother ship in HOU for drip coffee, cappucino, espresso, fun, laughs, stories and magic. prepare for takeoff.
Common Bond Cafe & Bakery
Sean Stoner: Fantastic pastries as well as breakfast/brunch dishes. Drip coffee and espresso drinks are also excellent. They also sell Stumptown beans (used in their drip coffee).
Gnat Brain: Everything here is pretty good. Serve third wave coffee (stump town, boomtown, greenway). Sit at the bar to order instead of waiting in line.
Stephanie Auzston: The biscuits and gravy were delicious! Fluffy, homemade biscuits with creamy sausage gravy.