Throughgood — with an emphasis on locally-sourced beans— brews simple cups of coffee in a cozy environment that breeds art, culture, and creativity. Canines and humans are both welcome. 

Matthew Toomey’s quintessential Heights coffee shop is the archetype for fellow craft coffee shops in Houston when it comes to roasting artisanal beans in small batches. Definitely try the Mayan mocha, milk and honey latte, and fried egg tacos.

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 specialty lattes like the “Sweet Toff” (English toffee mocha), a “Chai Fritz” (double espresso chai) or “Red Baron” (raspberry mocha). Breakfast and lunch options are served until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. Sundays.

Located in Spring Branch, Pura serves gourmet coffees and teas — along with biscotti, kolaches, croissants, danishes, and cookies. The bright white space is ideal for working, reading, or simply getting that perfect Instagram shot.

This cozy spot is a popular destination for laptop warriors, so getting there early to snag a seat is a must. Once settled in, enjoy a raisin roll or rosemary scone and sip a perfectly-decorated latte. Need an after work pick me up? Catalina is open until 7 p.m. daily.

In addition to brewing coffee from Houston-based Amaya Coffee roasters, Giant Leap features kombucha, hot and cold tea, cold-pressed juice, pastries from Cake & Bacon, and snacks from Cafe Louie.

This Montrose cult-favorite churns out some seriously perfect roasts from Greenway Coffee’s David Buehrer and his merry band of skilled baristas. Sit down with a creamy flat white while nibbling (or in this case, gobbling down) a plate of Vietnamese steak and eggs, plus warm, flaky biscuits.

In addition to fresh-baked loaves, picture-perfect breakfast plates, and oversized morning pastries, Common Bond has java down pat. Its full coffee bar boasts selections like chai lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos. Drinks can be enhanced with flavored syrup or built with almond, coconut, soy, or nut milk. Visit the full-service coffee shop or take a convenient lap through the drive-thru at one of the on-the-go locations.

Part coffee shop, part workout studio, Duo offers guests a place to caffeinate and carb-load before (or after) a sweat-inducing pilates session. Enjoy traditional cappuccinos, lattes, and cortados. Drinks are best paired with pastries from wildly creative bakery Koffeteria. Skipping the workout? No sweat — Duo is open to all.

Like an old, faithful friend, Black Hole is a trusted Montrose gem, beloved for its no-nonsense coffee menu, free WiFi, funky indoor lounge and dog-friendly patio. After getting a coffee and pastry fix, take a stroll to the taco truck that’s often parked onsite.

Coffee is served in countless ways at this West University shop — brewed in Halogen siphons, an Aeropress, or poured over — which makes it a solid destination for anyone who’s seriously picky about their brew. In need of further sustenance? Score breakfast and lunch options like overnight oats, avo-Cavo toast, or bacon quiche, daily until 2 p.m.

Have your coffee and watch it be roasted, too, at this Garden Oaks standout. Here, Luce Coffee roasts its brew onsite. Score your java at the first floor counter, then snag a seat on the mezzanine level overlooking the entire operation.  

Slowpokes, and others, are welcome to perk up — or wind down — at this attractive coffee house which serves coffee, beer and wine, gourmet eats, and pastries from local purveyors like Angela’s Oven and Sinfull Bakery. Pair your Americano with a ham and brie croissant in the morning. Or, stop by in the late afternoon for happy hour from 4 p.m., during which draft beers are $4 and wines by the glass are $5.

This Garden Oaks newbie has a drive-thru, but take a gander inside to experience the aesthetically-pleasing space where cushion-lined banquettes and plush furniture pepper the room. Go for the coffee bevs, but stay for mouthwatering eats like the Japanese egg salad sandwich and PB&J overnight oats. 

The roastery isn’t just for show at Tenfold Coffee — this bar roasts its own brew and offers a fine atmosphere in which to enjoy it. The industrial-style space is softened with the addition of tall, leafy plants. Likewise, floor-to-ceiling windows that illuminate the interior with the morning light, make it a hot spot for the work-from-home crowd.

European influence reigns over the food and drink menu at this new Heights cafe, where Greek frappes are served alongside falafel and hummus, gyro sandwiches, meatballs with tzatziki, and glass cases stocked with spanakopita. There are espresso-based beverages, too, as well as breakfast eats like omelets and bagels. Beyond the morning fare, there’s a daily happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m., with $4 specials on wine and beer.