The best cafes in Houston
18 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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First Cup Coffee Co.
CafesIf your Pearland mornings need a dependable kick, First Cup Coffee Co. roasts a wide lineup from light to dark, with playful signatures…
First Cup Coffee Co.
CafesEm Café
CafesEm Café keeps Deer Park buzzing with Vietnamese coffee made from premium Robusta, plus playful signature drinks, milk tea, smoothies, and…
Em Café
CafesSycamore Grounds Coffee & Bakery has been a neighborhood favorite since 2012, pouring classic lattes and quirky iced latte flights…
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesPearland Coffee Roasters keeps Pearland caffeinated with house blends like Black Star for classic chocolatey espresso and Palo Alto for…
Orilla del Cielo
CafesOrilla del Cielo pours Latin coffee with heart, from a standout Horchata Latte to freshly made hot or iced sips, plus croffles that hit the…
Orilla del Cielo
CafesSycamore Grounds
CafesCasual restaurant for coffee, plus tea, breakfast tacos, pastries and smoothies.
Sycamore Grounds
CafesQMart
CafesGas station and convenience store chain specializing in tacos and gourmet coffee.
QMart
CafesContemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.
MONROY”S NUTRITION
CafesIf you want to tighten up daily habits without going full gym-rat, Monroy’s Nutrition is an Herbalife Independent Distributor offering…
MONROY”S NUTRITION
CafesBubble Boba
CafesBubble Boba keeps it simple and delicious with chewy boba drinks, hot or iced coffee, and all-day breakfast combos, all baked fresh daily.…
Bubble Boba
CafesPearland Coffee Roasters Old Townsite is the original spot by the railroad tracks, roasting on-site and pulling solid espresso. Grab the…
Waygood keeps Pearland buzzing with barista-level espresso, playful cold brews like the Island Brew, and cozy sips from chai to seasonal…
El Gato Coffeehouse
CafesGet catffeinated at El Gato Coffeehouse, where you can sip something warm while hanging out with adoptable cuties, all while supporting El…
El Gato Coffeehouse
CafesHit Lone Star Pawz CATfé this week for an hour of cat therapy... sip coffee or tea, snack a little, and hang with adoptable kitties that…
Royal Roastery
CafesRoyal Roastery nails the coffee and dessert combo, from freshly roasted nuts and Turkish baklava to fruit-shaped ice creams, ricotta…
Royal Roastery
CafesMEOW PLANET
CafesBook a cozy cat lounge session at Meow Planet this week, where resident kitties and playful kittens soak up your attention while you…
MEOW PLANET
CafesBusy Bee Cafe
CafesBusy Bee Cafe is your Pearland go-to this week for homestyle country plates that taste like Grandma finally wrote the menu. Think chicken…
Busy Bee Cafe
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