Highest-rated cafes in the Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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!
#15. Vitality Bowls
- Rating: 3.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd. Ste 106-D Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea
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#14. He-Brews Coffee
- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2700 Marshall Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#13. The Toasted Yolk Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6807 Milwaukee Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
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#12. J&B Coffee
- Rating: 3.9/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2701 26th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#11. Ninety-Two Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 6303 82nd St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
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#10. All About Cha
- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2910 West Loop 289 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#9. West Straw's Boba Tea
- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3709 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
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#8. Rejavanate Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6524 Slide Road Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Internet Cafes
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#7. Ooo La Lattes
- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2902 Slide Road Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#6. Sugar Browns Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6701 Indiana Ave. Ste A Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Teapioca Lounge
- Rating: 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6620 Milwaukee Ave. Ste 200 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#4. Nashwell Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1212 Ave. K Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
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#3. Gold Stripe - Cactus Alley
- Rating: 4.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2610 Salem Ave. Ste 5 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#2. Monomyth Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2024 Broadway Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#1. Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 9816 Slide Road Ste 102 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: 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.
