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Where to drink the best Coffee in Houston

Humans have been getting their daily coffee drink for longer than most people realize. Last year the oldest-operating coffeehouse in the world, Caff猫 Florian in Venice, celebrated its 300th anniversary,

The City of Houston was founded in 1837 after Augustus and John Allen had acquired land to establish a new town at the junction of Buffalo and White Oak bayous in 1836. Houston served as the temporary capital of the Republic of Texas.

Yale Street Grill had been serving up Houston with cups of coffee with scrambled eggs since 1923.

But Houstonians weren鈥檛 necessarily immersed in the wider world of coffee consumption, in the latte, the espresso and the other then-exotic alternatives.

The Seattle-based coffee chain Starbucks changed that and now we have roughly 300 area locations and many people love the skinny lattes.

However, there鈥檚 a lot more to coffee as nearly every culture has its own approach to how it uses those beans and the results are distinctive and delicious.

Houston attracts people from all over the globe thus many coffee traditions can be sampled in independent coffee shops, mom-and-pop eateries and posh caf茅s that serve our city鈥檚 large immigrant populations.

This guide will point you to where to drink the best coffee in Houston.

1.  Slowpokes

Why Visit: Quirky spot serving espresso drinks, light fare & draft beer in an industrial digs ambience.

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Located just across the street from Levy Park, this sunny spot offers a great getaway for studying or meeting.

With their trademark animal portraits and front doors that stay wide open, the warm-toned, bustling space will invite you in immediately.

Slowpokes is a community, hybrid shop that is shaped by its local people. Not only are they a full coffee bar with Houston-brewed beers and hand-selected wines, but also carry treats and eats from local favourites around town.

2.  Boomtown Coffee

Why Visit: Comfy cafe serving small-batch house-roasted brews.

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Boomtown Coffee has it all. They roast their own coffee in-house in small, handcrafted batches, decorate their shop with art from local artists and serve some out-of-this-world pastries and light caf茅 fare.

It is a small-batch speciality coffee roaster in Houston, Texas, lifting the spirits of coffee drinkers, one little boom at a time.

If you鈥檙e looking for great espresso and a snack, Boomtown is your one-stop-shop. Boomtown features a clean, modern design that鈥檚 bright and welcoming.

As a 1% for the Planet Partner, Boomtown has committed to donating 1% of all roasted coffee sales to charities in the 1% network. Interested to see who鈥檚 in that network? Check them out here:

3. Retrospect Coffee Bar

Why Visit: Small venue with locally roasted coffee, craft beer & wine plus crepes, paninis & outdoor seating.

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In May of 2017, a small piece of Houston history from the 1920s reopened to the public as Retrospect Coffee Bar. 

The little structure (297 square feet to be exact) that began life as one of the city鈥檚 first neighbourhood gas stations, is now serving up lattes

At the heart of Retrospect is a bright orange Slayer espresso machine hand-built in Seattle to Retrospect鈥檚 custom specifications.

If you鈥檙e looking to avoid indoor spaces in Houston, look no further than Retrospect Coffee Bar.

The breezy spot only offers outdoor seating, but if you hate the Houston heat, fear not the tables are shaded under a tent, with fans at the ready.

4.  Thoroughgood Coffee

Why Visit: Hip hangout for coffee & local baked goods in industrial-chic environs.

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Their service puts an emphasis on artistry and excellence by brewing amazing cups of coffee and serving food in a room where the warm sounds of vinyl and the beauty of visual art gently intersect.

No matter how you like your coffee, their baristas deliver, whether it鈥檚 a cold brew, espresso, pour-over, V60, dripped or plunged.

Thoroughgood carries the finest quality coffee from three local roasters, who work with respectable and responsible coffee farmers bringing the best beans to your cup.

Canines and humans are both welcome.

5. The Cuppo Coffee & Tea

Why Visit: Specialty Coffee & Tea.

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While it鈥檚 only a little over a year old, The Cuppo Coffee & Tea has quickly become a favourite.  Cuppo offers house classics like its Cuppo Joe (hot), Cuppo Jane (iced), Vietnamese iced coffee, matcha and turmeric lattes.

The Jersey Village shop also has a great ambience. There鈥檚 local art on the walls and an almost 麻豆APPian-style dining area.

Cuppo is a nice place to hang out. If you鈥檙e looking for some sustenance, there are hearty toasts and smoothie bowls.

6.  Tenfold Coffee

Why Visit: Tenfold Coffee Company is one of the best roasters in Texas. 

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Taking inspiration from coffee culture meccas like Seattle, Australia, and Costa Rica, this striking, design-forward coffee shop is more than just a neighbourhood caffeine hub.

It hosts weekly coffee classes, as well as pop-ups and collabs featuring some of Houston鈥檚 most beloved food vendors including Khoi Barbecue, Tlahuac Bakery and Underground Creamery.

Drop in, take a seat and settle in with a Macadamia Nut Milk Latte and a clear mind.

7.  Cavo Coffee

Why Visit: Cafe serves locally sourced breakfast, sandwiches & coffee in a hip space with large windows.

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The second outpost of Cavo Coffee, which opened in the West University area in June 2018, offers group seating as well as chairs at a sit-down Pac-Man table.

Siphon-made drinks are the signature on the menu, which features a full range of coffee and espresso offerings.

Try a latte, a cold-brew drip tower, or a Vietnamese-style cold brew.

If you鈥檙e sipping your coffee solo, grab a seat in a cozy nook, or pull up a stool at the bar for a bird鈥檚-eye view of the baristas in action.

8.  A 2nd Cup

Why Visit: Stylish coffee joint & nonprofit dedicated to human trafficking awareness in Houston.

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Enjoy coffee for a cause at this non-profit coffee house in the Heights, where each purchase helps support the fight against human trafficking.

Imbibe in speciality lattes like the 鈥淪weet Toff鈥� (English toffee mocha), a 鈥淐hai Fritz鈥� (double espresso chai) or 鈥淩ed Baron鈥� (raspberry mocha).

Support them because they are a non-profit coffee shop doing their part to end human trafficking in Houston.

Their mission: EDUCATE: To provide an avenue for awareness of the issue of human trafficking in Houston. FUND: To be a money-making engine to fund after-care solutions for survivors, including housing, mentoring, tutoring, job skills, and other necessary skills for reintegration into society.

9. Barbarossa Coffee 鈥� Scenic Gardens Plaza

Why Visit: They Roast, Brew and Serve with Love.

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Known for all of the unique ways it brews its coffee, Barbarossa is a great place to experience elevated brews.

Options include Turkish coffee, Chemex, Siphon, Aeropress and more. With the recent opening of a second location in Tomball to go with its Spring original, Barbarossa seems committed to giving the suburbs some worthy coffee.

If at Barbarossa Coffee, also get some good tacos, avocado toast and turkey. This place offers a great honey latte, matcha or lavender latte among its drinks.

10.  Siphon Coffee

Why Visit: Siphon-made coffee, craft beer & wines on tap, plus a sit-down video-game table.

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You haven鈥檛 fully lived until you鈥檝e experienced siphoned coffee. Made in a Walter White-looking glass bulb that uses halogen burners to gradually impart super unique notes into the beans.

The coffee comes out strong and almost tea-like, perfect for kickstarting whatever project you鈥檙e tackling or just your day in general.

Not feeling it? Siphon鈥檚 got all the usual suspects, too (espressos, lattes, drips, and teas, plus beer and wine), each flawlessly executed and made even better when paired with house-made pastries, daily quiche, and all-day tacos.

Houston is a foodie鈥檚 dream, but it鈥檚 also a low-key caffeine addict’s paradise. There are interesting, distinctive coffee shops all around the city and new ones are constantly popping up.

Houston, Texas, is an incredible place to visit the ethnic stores, ancient buildings, and modern architecture designs.

This place boasts art galleries, a space centre and thousands of restaurants which continue to grow and give you a reason to explore this beautiful place over and over again.