Highest-rated cafes in the Houston area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Houston area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Houston were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Campesino Coffee House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (561 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2602 Waugh Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American
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#29. The Yellow Cup
- Rating: 4.4/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6001 Washington Ave. Ste 100 Elan Memorial Park Luxury Apartments Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#28. TeaFix
- Rating: 4.4/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6938 Wilcrest Drive Ste E-1 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Tea Rooms
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#27. AtCha
- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9889 Bellaire Blvd. Ste D234 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Taiwanese
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#26. Wild
- Rating: 4.4/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2121 North Shepherd Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vitamins & Supplements, Cocktail Bars
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#25. Roast & Brew
- Rating: 4.4/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 West 19th St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Modern European
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#24. Tiny's Milk & Cookies
- Rating: 4.4/5 (691 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3636 Rice Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
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#23. Eden Plant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 401 Franklin St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Nurseries & Gardening, Coffee & Tea
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#22. Slowpokes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 West 34th St. Ste D Houston, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Coffee & Tea, American
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#21. R&B Tea - Houston Chinatown
- Rating: 4.4/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9938 Bellaire Blvd. Ste J Houston, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#20. Nu Ice & Drinks
- Rating: 4.4/5 (786 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5901 Westheimer Road Ste B1 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
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#19. Uncle Beans Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3024 Houston Ave. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#18. Doshi House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3419 Emancipation Ave. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#17. Brass Tacks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 Live Oak St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#16. Luce Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1717 West 34th St. Ste 100 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#15. Luce Ave Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3995 Richmond Ave. Ste A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#14. Pav贸n Coffee Den
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1216 West Clay St. Ste 300 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#13. A 2nd Cup
- Rating: 4.5/5 (538 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4928 Fulton St. Ste A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#12. THE ARTISAN 360 - Cakes & Drinks Boutique
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9188 Bellaire Blvd. Unit X Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#11. Buzz & Bites
- Rating: 4.5/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1444 Blalock Road Ste G Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Le'Drip Coffee and Tea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9889 Bellaire Blvd. Ste E-205 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#9. Tom N Toms Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9393 Bellaire Blvd. Ste A5 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#8. Path Of Tea
- Rating: 4.6/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2340 West Alabama St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms
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#7. Cambrian Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9461 Hammerly Blvd. East Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. Day 6 Coffee Co.
- Rating: 4.7/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 Prairie St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#5. Mademoiselle Louise
- Rating: 4.7/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1725 Main St. Ste 1 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#4. Mony's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2808 Milam St. Ste G Houston, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea, Italian
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#3. Anonymous Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3701 Kirby Drive Ste 160 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Greek, Cafes
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#2. The Cuppo Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.7/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8805 Jones Road Ste A110 Jersey Village, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Dawn Donuts
- Rating: 4.9/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9150 Main St. Ste East Houston, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
