Highest-rated cafes in Houston, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's 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 Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, 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 empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. 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 part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Houston using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Pyburn's Farm Fresh Foods
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 7125 Scott St Houston, TX 77021
- Categories: Grocery, Meat Shops, Cafes
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#29. Blanca's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 241 N Milby St Houston, TX 77003
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#28. Peru Cafe Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (324 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3885 Southwest Fwy Houston, TX 77027
- Categories: Peruvian, Cafes, Seafood
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#27. Bouchée Patisserie
- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1600 West Lp S Houston, TX 77027
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Cafes
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#26. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4938 Beechnut Houston, TX 77096
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#25. Paper Co Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (316 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1100 Elder St Houston, TX 77007
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Common Bond Bistro & Bakery - Montrose
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2381 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1706 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77098
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Boomtown Coffee
- Rating: 4.0/5 (894 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 242 W 19th St Houston, TX 77008
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#22. Argentina Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3833 SW Fwy Houston, TX 77027
- Categories: Cafes, Argentine
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#21. Sable Gate Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2600 Travis St Ste 104 Houston, TX 77006
- Categories: Wineries, Cafes
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#20. Badolina Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5555 Morningside Dr Houston, TX 77005
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
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#19. Herrera's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1302 Lorraine St Houston, TX 77009
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#18. Earthcraft Juicery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 1909 W Gray St Ste B Houston, TX 77019
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#17. Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2701 Drexel Dr Houston, TX 77027
- Categories: Creperies, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#16. Kona Cafe 801
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 801 Louisiana St T100 Houston, TX 77002
- Categories: Cafes
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#15. World Catering Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1073 Silber Rd Houston, TX 77055
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Custom Cakes
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#14. La La Land Kind Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 888 Westheimer Rd Ste 106 Houston, TX 77006
- Categories: Cafes
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#13. La Sicilia Italian Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (335 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 515 Westheimer Rd Ste C Houston, TX 77006
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes
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#12. Active Passion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 803 Usener St Houston, TX 77009
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#11. A 2nd Cup
- Rating: 4.5/5 (510 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4928 Fulton St Ste A Houston, TX 77009
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#10. Koffeteria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1110 Hutchins St Houston, TX 77003
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#9. Coral Sword
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1318 Telephone Rd Houston, TX 77023
- Categories: Cafes, Tabletop Games
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#8. Kriti Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 4010 Bissonnet St Houston, TX 77005
- Categories: Greek, Caterers, Cafes
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#7. Cedar St. Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 215 N 5th St Bellaire, TX 77401
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Ploughman's Deli & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (184 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 965 Pinemont Dr Ste 100 Houston, TX 77018
- Categories: Cafes, Delis
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#5. Anonymous Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3701 Kirby Dr Ste 160 Houston, TX 77098
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Greek, Cafes
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#4. Day 6 Coffee Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 910 Prairie St Houston, TX 77002
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#3. Ola Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3010 Milam St Houston, TX 77006
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#2. Urban Brew Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1815 Cleburne St Ste E Houston, TX 77004
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Creperies
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#1. Green Earth Juicery & Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2400 N Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77008
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
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