Hidden gems - Coffee Shops in Houston, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Coffee Shops in Houston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Houston. This list contains 18 places from Coffee Shops category.

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Ella Coffee (Food Truck)

Coffee shop

👍 When we walked up at 1:30 they said they were closing although online it said they closed at two. They said their machine was hot and since it was a hot day not a lot of people were coming through. When we started looking for other trucks, they changed their mind and said we could order. The owner w...

$ $$$

5.00 (60 reviews) (~0.89 km from centre)

Campesino Coffee #2

Coffee shop

👍👍 Good coffe and friendly staff. Only wish they had a wide variety of pastries. Outdoor seating and parking on the right side of the establishment. Horchata latte was pretty good.

4.90 (86 reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)

Kona Cafe 801

Korean restaurant

👍👍 hi besties, I went into Kona today for their soft opening and all I have to say is that the service and the drinks that I tried are ✨immaculate✨ I loved the Kona ocean drink it was not only pleasing to the eye but to the tastebuds as well! The staff was very nice and executed customer service in s...

$ $$$

4.80 (37 reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)

The List

Clothing store

👍👍 Delicious single origin coffee locally roasted by Xela Roastery. Oat, almond, and coconut milk. Such chill vibe and friendliest staff.

4.80 (36 reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)

La Vita Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 Great coffe and the staff was super friendly. Really cool looking place with outdoor seating as well. Gave us a punch card that gets you your 10th drink free. Just wish they had a bit more variety of pastries. Plenty of coffe options. Plenty of seating as well. Will definitely come back 🔙

4.70 (109 reviews) (~3.19 km from centre)

The Tipping Point Coffee

Coffee shop

Sneakers, books, artwork & apparel, plus events, in a mod space with white walls & concrete floors.

4.70 (55 reviews) (~0.75 km from centre)

Roma Norte HTX - Coffee & Pastries

Coffee shop

👍👍 Great locally sourced coffee and pastry truck. Serves delicious coffee, matcha, and chai as well as a wide variety of pastries, kolaches and breakfast tacos. Available for concierge espresso service as well as coffee/iced drink dropoff.

4.70 (33 reviews) (~1.99 km from centre)

Jackson's Brew Coffee CO.

Coffee shop

👍👍 Had a caramel Frappe he made it Custom and it was really good (forgot to take pictures) customer service is a plus also clean environment And will definitely coming back!! :)

4.70 (22 reviews) (~0.85 km from centre)

Cougar Grounds

Coffee shop

😐 TIPS DON’T GO TO STUDENT WORKERS it goes to Hilton school. Baristas are usually so friendly and the coffees and smoothies are super yummy. I’m just disappointed I was led to believe tips go to the workers, they don’t.

4.60 (129 reviews) (~5.09 km from centre)

The Coffee Bar

Coffee shop

👍👍 Very neat coffee shop. Love how it’s shared with the Fourth & Nomad clothing store. It’s all kinda just one building. Feels like your in a clothing store that randomly serves coffee. The ambience is kinda cool. Good service, indoor and outdoor seating. Neat little spot!

4.60 (118 reviews) (~4.16 km from centre)

Prelude Coffee & Tea

Coffee shop

Airy, stylish counter serve offering espresso, filter coffee & tea as well as pastries & sandwiches.

4.60 (109 reviews) (~0.48 km from centre)

Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee

Coffee shop

😠 In retaliation for a much deserved negative review but one that graciosly praised everyone except the offending party, The very next day, their response to my review wasn’t to take that as a “coach able moment”…. It was to sell me another coffee & then call building security to escort me out of the...

4.60 (84 reviews) (~0.78 km from centre)

Blanca's Cafe

Coffee shop

😠 Ordered a strawberry liquado but it tasted like water and ice, no flavor. Place is clean and new but too many school kids just hanging around inside.

$ $$$

4.60 (76 reviews) (~3.35 km from centre)

Blackwater Coffee Roasters

Coffee shop

Snug cafe for caffeinated beverages served in glassware with fancy latte art, plus tea & pastries.

$$ $$

4.60 (72 reviews) (~6.22 km from centre)

Greenway Coffee & Tea

Coffee shop

👍👍 One of the best and most under-exposed coffee shops in the city.

4.50 (85 reviews) (~6.85 km from centre)

Boomtown Coffee

Coffee shop

👍 Excellent cold brew coffee! The person working was extra rude. Guessing it was just a bad day, I noticed a lot of clearly regulars placing orders.

4.50 (64 reviews) (~0.27 km from centre)

The Sesame Cafe

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Best place for food enjoy and you’re welcome

$ $$$

4.50 (59 reviews) (~6.1 km from centre)

Blackwater Coffee Roasters

Coffee shop

Straightforward coffeehouse chain serving house-brand roasts, breakfast bites & other light fare.

4.50 (46 reviews) (~0.5 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Coffee Shops in Houston, United States