Providing locally sourced coffee and hoping to inspire visitors to see the intrinsic good in everyone, Throughgood brews simple cups of joe 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 coffee in small batches for the best brew. 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) along with breakfast and lunch options served until 5 pm.

Located in the Memorial/Spring Branch neighborhood, Pura serves gourmet and well-priced coffees and teas along with biscotti, kolaches, croissants, danishes and cookies which include vegan and gluten-free options. 

Inspired by the cafes in Spain and South America, Cafeza serves homemade tapas, bocadillos, tacos and desserts paired with artisanal cups of coffee while encouraging engagement with local artists, musicians and performers in a carefully curated space. 

Find coffee, kicks, and more at this eclectic Downtown destination where guests are invited to order at the coffee counter, then peruse the adjoining storefront which stocks books, apparel and limited edition shoes and accessories.

Located inside a custom glass greenhouse at Bravery Chef Hall in Downtown, this Insta-worthy destination serves as a coffee shop and bar with an internationally inspired café menu ranging from strong Italian-style espressos to sweet (yet potent) iced Vietnamese coffee. A selection of pastries including muffins, scones and cookies make for the perfect accompaniment. Enjoy coffee and sweets until 2 pm, and then start sipping cocktails.

In addition to brewing coffee from Houston-based Amaya Coffee roasters, Giant Leap features kombucha, hot and cold tea, cold-pressed juice and pastries from Mexican bakery, Tlahuac.

With a hefty focus on Latin American coffee beans, the menu at Campesino Coffee House is bold, but fun, with beverages like the Café Cubano and the Maya mocha latte spiced with cayenne and cinnamon on the menu. Stay for snacks — here, sandwiches are presented on fluffy bolillo bread and tamales with plantain chips are served all day.

Located on some primo Montrose real estate adjacent to Uchi, this cute-as-a-button coffee shop offers innovative coffee creations in a quiet setting. Although the parking and seating is limited, the superb coffee, homemade seasonal syrups and pastries make up for it.

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 and warm, flaky biscuits.

This Montrose coffee bar and art collective serves pastries, breakfast tacos, wraps and sandwiches alongside locally roasted specialty coffee. Order a rich, full-bodied French press coffee, Nitro cold brew or oat milk latte from a menu packed with options to fulfill any coffee and tea drinker’s dreams. 

In addition to fresh baked breads, 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, and drinks can be enhanced with flavored syrup or built with almond, coconut, soy or nut milk.

This beloved Montrose coffee house offers a cozy European atmosphere, complete with cigars, wine and beer, Greek freddo, baklava… even belly dancing! Split over two levels, there are plenty of corners to get comfortable in, while enjoying the old world ambiance and excellent coffee (and booze) selection.

Part coffee shop, part workout studio, Duo offers guests a place to caffeinate and carb-load after a sweat-worthy pilates session. Enjoy traditional cappuccinos, café lattes and cortados or substitute nut-milk, and pair with pastries from wildly creative bakery Koffeteria or bagels from Bagel Shop Bakery. Skipping the workout? No sweat — Duo is open to all from 8 am to 3 pm daily.

Montrose is littered with killer coffee shops, but Siphon Coffee’s unique brewing process makes this spot special. The java here is brewed in halogen siphons, a rarely-used, centuries-old process. Free WiFi, a quaint patio and freshly-baked pastries are an added bonus.

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, apple-gruyere scones, or a croissant breakfast sandwich until 2 pm.

As the CBD trend rages on, Grinder’s Coffee Bar makes available a number of coffee house staples enhanced with CBD. Drinks like the Hindu Kush CBD mocha or the Golden Goat CBD latte can be customized with a shot of CBD and your choice of milk, including non-dairy varieties. Pull up a comfy chair and stay awhile — the adjoining store offers CBD for purchase.

This sleek Italian café boasts freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, cannolis and cocktails. Slink into a seat and enjoy pastries and paninis with an indulgent affogato (espresso over mascarpone) or sweet mocha.