Slowpokes

Loved this place! The Reece’s latte is amazing and the lady at the front taking orders she is sooo warm and so sweet. I believe her name is Abbey A according to my receipt. She compliments guests and just treats everyone with such kindness. I ordered the beef empanada and breakfast biscuit both were delicious.

Really enjoy their coffee - espresso had great flavor Wish they were a bit more generous with their internet policy - 2 hours/purchase. They do have a wall sockets mainly along one wall. Pretty popular neighborhood location.

This has been my go-to coffee hideaway way before COVID. There’s an energy given by the mixed crowd. Those in a hurry-sleep walkers, new moms catching up. Conference call kings. Readers of the latest novel. And me doing most of that in the same visit. Staff is very friendly and swift. Coffee is great…and occasionally I stay for the great wine prices.

Amazing Lattes & light bites. Always a pleasure stopping into one of the slowpokes locations. The garden oaks location is busy but has plenty of seating. Pictured is the with love latte & avocado toast.

Great atmosphere, great selection of coffee, and alcohol available. Good spot for remote work, chat, or play board games. The WiFi has a 2 hr timer by order. There is music and many conversations inside, so for some it may be too loud.

Slowpokes- coffee and more Great atmosphere friendly staff great coffee, they had my mocha out quick like. Great roast on columbian beans. I had the breakfast(served ALL DAY) bagel on everything bagel, served quick and hot! Good beer and wine selection. Rad assortment of desserts and such. Extensive menu, so I’ll be back! Great lunch spot probably hits after work as well when the traffic is bad!

The lady taking the order was so sweet. It was our first time here and she was very patient despite us taking long to order. The seating was a little tight for 4 people but generally really cute. The drinks were really hot - hate when cold coffee is served despite me telling them extra hot - they did not do this here. Chai tea and cappuccinos were great!

Love that they have board games and the bagels are so good! But unfortunately the menu is so hard to see so I had trouble ordering and just got the only thing I could read

Love this location a little away from our home tucked into a strip center. This place had delicious smells of coffee as soon as you walked in the door . Tables had various board games on them such as chess Simpson edition, UNO and checkers for the littles.They even have wine and beer for the Bigs. Customer service was so friendly as we ordered some takeout wraps and were out quickly. They even have a walk up window and saw they giving pup cups for someone's furrbaby. Careful you don't miss it since only 1 entrance/ exit . Note: it is at the end of a small strip area so signage wasn't at end of street. Definately worth a return visit!

Came across this recently when just searching coffee places around the area so finally made it in. Was wanting the breakfast bagel, so that was the reason for the visit, more so than coffee. Butttt, it's a cute place to grab a coffee or drink and chill. They serve beer and wine also which I did not know. The bagel was delicious, definitely recommend and the coffee was good too. I'll definitely be back since it's in the area, chill vibe! For anyone working, they have little almost one seater type work stations which were all taken up, so great place to work and have your coffee.

Slowpokes has a unique vibe to it that lives up to its title. The music is typically on the chiller side, creative sloth paintings line the walls everywhere, and the interior feels very open. I have a pleasant time any time I visit for remote work, but keep in mind that they only offer 2 hours of wifi with each order. Your receipt grants you access. Despite its less than stellar surroundings, I still prefer this location over the one in Upper Kirby due to seating (disclaimer: I haven't been to the other four locations). This one has a mix of high and low seated tables as well as individual booths against the wall, whereas the one in Upper Kirby only has high seats that put tension on my lower back after an hour. The staff are welcoming and polite which adds to the chill experience. In addition, I've never had any complaints about the cleanliness of either the main room or the bathroom. This coffee shop is a solid getaway, although I wish they allowed more than 2 hours of WiFi before requiring another purchase to connect.

Saw they were advertising a cookie butter latte for the fall season so I stopped by to do a little work and give it a try. I'm not sure what coffee and syrups they use but it tasted pretty bad, like water. I was superrrr disappointed. I also tried the breakfast tacos, they weren't bad, pretty decent for a coffee shop. Overall it's a nice spot to study ( you do have to pay to use the WiFi - 2 hr limit or you have to purchase more items) but not the best place for coffee in my opinion.

A go-to of mine when I'm in Houston, partially because it's convenient to where I stay and mostly because it's good and consistently good. They have a full coffee menu from basic drip to all the fancy things (+seasonal items), and good, quick breakfast. I like the tacos and salmon bagel a lot. They serve wine but I've never been here for anything other than coffee and breakfast items. The decor and atmosphere are adorable with tons of art and cool knick-knacks of slow paced animals... the sloth, snail, and turtle. The print of the sloth pole dancing is one of my favorites! There's a mixture of people in and out and some who are camped for several hours to work. They have board games for the kiddos (and adults, too) and a cute little vintage ride-on turtle for small ones. The staff at the register is happy to convert your dollar into quarters.

good first experience here, the bagel dog was awesome and drinks were good. i got the ube and the wife caramel latte. one drawback was how long the food took, 15 minutes for a hot dog and breakfast taco is kind of long for a coffee shop. maybe it was just a one time thing

The banana matcha is seriously Some of the best matcha in Houston!! Best vibes to work!

Cute little coffee shop cafe style serving a variety of coffee drinks and other beverages along with savory small bites whether it be breakfast or brunch there's something there for everyone! It's a cute breakfast spot if you're wanting good coffee and savory small bites for breakfast! Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the spring branch area.

Definitely a good, chill neighborhood coffee shop. I got a bagel sandwich with lox and it was pretty good! Not the best I've ever had but very solid. The poor store had been broken into the morning I went, but the staff were still attentive and in a positive mood. My coffee drink was good and it was great vibes to read alone and enjoy my brunch. I haven't been at the bar at night but the bar area looked cool!

This was such a nice environment, it took us coming inside to catch on to their theme which was so cute and unique. My boyfriend and I played a game of chess and enjoyed the drinks, the reese's latte was my favorite. The person taking our order was helpful with the menu and was cracking jokes with us which was nice!

Chicken salad sandwich was good. Chicken panini was dry and salty. Sandwich plate comes only with sandwich, no chips Ice tea was $4.50 Really!!! No one else was eating just coffee and computer customers

Adorable place but 2/3 of the patrons were working independently so every table was full and there was nowhere to sit.

Great chat with Phil about Fleetwood Mac today after work. I got destroyed here in chess last summer by some of the master chess players at Poison Pawns chess club, which had met at this location at 6PM on Wednesdays for years. Love this coffee chain, better than Summer Moon. More comfortable, too.

really cute coffee shop! I ate a B.S.T (bacon, spinach, tomato sandwich) with a hot reeses latte plus monster mash drink my friend ate a ham and cheese croissant (she didnt like the ham but that's just her opinion on ham since they didn't have the other 2 croissant options at the time) with a iced mocha latte with vanilla as recommended by the barista -- she really liked the drink, it was subtle sweet and ordered a second one to take home :)

Ive been a customer for about two years now and try to visit every Sunday since this is in my neighborhood and I'd rather support small and while the coffee and food is good the service has gone downhill and today was my last visit. The man with the nose ring behind the counter is probably one of the snarkiest people I've ever interacted with in a service industry. I waited tables for 10 years and I know Sunday service drags but this is probably the fourth time where he just isn't pleasant and it feels like I'm an inconvenience as a customer. No one greets you anymore or acknowledges you when you walk up so it's awkward for a couple minutes and when I've kindly pointed out hey there was an oversight with my order it's never oh sorry about that or let me fix that it's always - ok. I understand we all have our days but it's too inconsistent and I'd rather buy an 8 dollar drink somewhere else.

This name is an indication of their service. They are slow. We ordered food and coffee at the take out window, where they apparently don't offer paper menus anymore. I was told to pull up the menu on my phone and then was rushed to give my order. Food took 20 minutes to come out and was just mediocre

Great coffeeshop with good food, great for working or just chilling with friends, live the vibes and the cute animal "mascots" def collecting the various stickers!

So my order from slow pokes did come from Uber eats and was warm when I received it. Overall, I was not blown away by the food. The ham and cheese croissant was okay and I think could have been great BUT it was over toasted. It had some black marks and one side was beyond flaky crust. It was just burnt tasting. I would love to taste this one again in person and fresh. The grilled pesto panini seemed to be a little chewy pretzel bread wise and the pesto was just thrown on one corner side of sandwich. So when I took a hit there it was a slap to the taste buds just my opinion. I will try to go again in person to Slow pokes. I am very much a coffee person and I must admit I didn't order any. For now, I'd say this is 3 out of 5 with room for improvement. -R

I came here after hearing about their Ube latte - the reviews I read completely check out! It's not too sweet and has a nice Ube flavor. Their espresso also tastes nice for people who are curious about the coffee aspect. I ordered a sandwich as well, and was not disappointed! Their staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. I didn't feel rushed whatsoever. The ambience is nice, plenty of parking, plenty of table room. It seems that this place is popular for people who enjoy playing Chess! I will definitely be coming back.

My friend and I arrived at 8AM as they opened to grab a quick breakfast and coffee. They opened right on time and welcomed us inside. The kitchen was not yet ready to start making breakfast so there was a bit of a delay but it wasn't a problem. I ended up ordering a coffee and then something from their bakery case as all of the croissants and pastries looked delicious! My friend ordered off the true breakfast menu and then also got a latte. Her items did take a very long time to come out, but that's because of the earlier noted delay in the kitchen. They don't seem to have simple things that you may expect them too (butter and jam) but you can't complain as that's not a menu item. The cafe quickly filled up with people and offered a very friendly but casual atmosphere. We will absolutely be back!

Such a cutely themed coffee shop! Came for coffee and we saw a lot of people working and chilling in this place. Awesome ambiance. Fun themed "slowpokes" animals pictures like turtle, snail, and sloths (personal fav animal!). I tried their lavender coffee and thought it was delicious! We didn't get to try any food this time but I wish I did! Looking around at others people's plate. Droools

Came in here to grab a quick drink after work! I have been to the Slowpokes in Richmond, but the ambiance of this location was definitely different compared to that one. The service was good and I asked the barista for what she recommended. I can't quite remember the name of the drink I got, but it was seasonal. It was really good! Honestly, every time I've gotten a seasonal latte from here it's turned out pretty good. Will come back when I find myself in the Heights!

Went in on a Sunday afternoon after church and it was somewhat busy. This location is small but has plenty of seats! The service was good the person at checkout was very kind and quick. I didn't try the food but I did try their iced matcha with whole milk. It isn't super sweet so if you want it to be sweet I'd recommend asking for some of their syrups!

This is the 2nd slow poke's location I've been to, and I typically like to come here to just get some work done while sipping on some coffee. There's nothing like sitting at a nice homie cafe while sipping some coffee and working. Call me weird, but it's something I genuinely enjoy. (Workaholic) I decided to start with a glass of their red cab and had their chicken salad. The reason I had to give this place a 4 star was because of their chicken mozzerella salad. It was not good, and the chicken was tasteless. I would never waste food because I am who I am, so I gulped my wine down and inhaled what I could. A very big positive and most important is their coffee and overall vibe of the cafe.. and I give it a 2 thumbs up for sure. Next time, I'll just have the coffee and a pastry..

I ordered a white mocha, medium coffee and got an almond croissant. I was very disappointed after looking up a coffee place nearby where my son was paying football. This place popped up and the pictures looked really cute but this place was overly busy. The line was out the door very crowded, basic mid coffee I asked for a iced white mocha told them I would like it to be very sweet it's pretty bitter but definitely creamy and once I got to the middle of my almond croissant where the filling is, it's gross and cold I'm very sad though I may have found a new coffee place but it was just an all around uncomfortable experience I paid around 12$ for both if I was not stuck at this football game there's no way I would have finished half of it! This was my honest review!! Sorry you thought it was ugly I guess however I did explain that I wanted it to be sweet and that I was a first timer I had no time to go back and have them remake it agin it was overly crowded!

Super chill "we all work from home" vibes. I like that. I may come back. This could jump to a 4 star if they kept it generally cleaner. Otherwise nice coffee shop and nice people. dark/woodsy aesthetic

This is the 3rd Slowpokes we've visited and this one's great. We picked up a hot large cappuccino with 2 splendas and an iced coffee drink and a salted chocolate chip cookie and a bag of their inhouse roast, Papa Chiapas, whole beans 'cause I like to grind my own, they have a roast date on each bag....me likey! None of their locations do a frozen blended coffee drink, could ya'll fix that please?!

I've had this place on my listed to try for awhile. I came in on a Friday morning and was surprised by how many people were sitting down eating. I ordered one of their seasonal drinks the caramel macchiato nitro cold brew. For food I picked the everything bagel breakfast sandwich and a chocolate croissant cause why not. The coffee had a weird taste to it. I couldn't pin point what was off. I asked the barista for another pump of caramel to try to make it sweeter to help but that didn't work. My breakfast sandwich sounded amazing and looked amazing however the amount of cream cheese over powered the sandwich. Once I deconstructed it I enjoyed it more. Saving the cream cheese and bottom half of the bagel for last. The chocolate croissant was amazing. It was freshly made and had the right texture and the perfect amount of chocolate. I'll be back to give their coffee another try and maybe another food item but I'm in no rush.

Slowpokes is always good, however there is no outdoor seating at this location which is strange.

Went back another time and the coffee was much better and service was good. Great vibe inside the coffee shop as well. Still need to retry the food

One of my favorite coffee shops in Houston!! Came here twice during my last visit to town. The place itself is well designed and aesthetically pleasing. I love the wall art of the three animals and the old fashioned looking speakers they have. It's a great coffee shop to come sit and do work, not overly loud, plenty of seating. They also have some board games if you wanna hang out. It was rainy the day we went so we played some candy land. They have food options, bakery & coffee options. I had the breakfast biscuit which is served with a jalapeño jam, it was definitely an interesting flavor combo. I had the lavender latte for drink and it was just as I expected it to be (so good). My friend had the breakfast bagel & the parfait, both which also looked super yummy. Overall I really enjoy the food, drinks and vibes here and will definitely visit again during my next trip to Houston.

I have been coming to this location for years. It's amazing. The coffee is great, the food is amazing, the staff is great. Super cool location too, love the slow poke theme. Gets busy on the weekends, so pack a little patience.

Coffee was good, ambiance was ok but couldn't enjoy for long. Seats were uncomfortable and every table wobbled so not the best study spot. Felt rushed with the 2 hour wifi limit even though i ordered something else an hour in. Not the best vibe but willing to try it out again

As if my bad experience was enough, I've now received a private message from the owner that has accused me of being wrong on the cost? And trying to justify the employees actions? Trying to invalidate my experience does not change the fact it was a bad visit. They would rather justify the employees then try and make it right for the customer. 10/10 will never return

Had the pleasure to be invited by the yelp elite. Location: shopping center garden oaks area Parking: plenty Staff: friendly and knowledgeable Wait time: no wait time at ordering and waited for coffee @5 mins Taste: delicious! I tried the dulce de leche coffee hot and with in the first sip was a big yum. We also tried the crime brûlée and was also a great hit, a bit stronger but definitely good. Churro donuts were delicious! Over all great spot and will be coming/referring this spot.

I went over thinking I could have an early lunch/coffee while I got some work done. I ordered the salmon bagel and a cappuccino. The cashier was talking to another guest, seemed like a regular so I didn't get much of an interaction. The lady who brought my food was the sweetest, young Hispanic girl. I hope she got the tip at check out, seems like she would be the only person deserving of it. The booth I was in was too close to the guests next to me so I overheard all their conversation and couldn't work. I wouldn't recommend if you need to get work done for a quick lunch or meeting it's a great spot. Bagel was delicious will stop by again as a to go order.

This review is long overdue since I stop by almost weekly since it is right outside my neighborhood. They're one of my favorite go to coffee shops not only because of location but I just love their coffee, food, and their seasonal lattes. The breakfast is very quick and filling, my favorite go to is the breakfast bagel but if I want something light i typically get their kolache with their avocado cream that I love. My only complaint and reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars is the fact that they are definitely true to their name, slowpokes. I learned my lesson after showing up late to work a few times and started calling my order in, but as of lately it has taken up to 20-25 min for a coffee while the food comes out in 5-10 min. On a Friday morning they definitely need more than 2 people at the front. I don't blame the workers because they are always friendly and warn people about the drink wait time, but that's a little excessive. Overall I hope the staffing situation improves so I don't feel tempted to go elsewhere when I'm in a rush.

Their coffee is good but I favor more their food. I had a sandwich there that I think about even to this day.

In the city of a thousand coffee shops, slowpokes is truly zen in a cup. When selecting between the endless spots to switch up my work flow, I choose Slowpokes when I need a reminder to slow down. Lunch and coffee, study in peace, work meeting, low key after hour glass of wine or beer with a friend, all in one. They have a few beers on tap, a decent food menu, lazy vibe (in the best way), local business promotion wall, friendly relaxed baristas (that always help with recommendations), a few wines, merch, a few board games & tons of coffee, pastries & teas (included vegetarian and gluten free options). Folk & alternative music supported by unique decor lightly lul you into lazy submission, and amongst the smooth coffee & chill staff, you are invited to relax. This trip I tried: *Gluten free snickerdoodle- I mean it's not my favorite. The texture is different...chewy, flexible, breadlike with no crisp but it tastes of molasses and cinnamon sugar. It's hard to hate on cinnamon sugar. *Boo berry seasonal latte- pretty much exactly as advertised *the Cali- again, exactly as advertised. It's a keeper. My only note is I wish they had gender neural bathrooms

2nd time at Slowpokes! The ambience was cool, it was pretty packed. I got an iced latte and biscuit sandwich because the kolaches and croissant sandwiches were gone. The service was a little slow but reasonable with how busy it was. But I enjoyed it, I would go back.

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Houston. Great coffee and delicious breakfast tacos. They have a cilantro sauce that is wonderful!

A local favorite where everyone comes for the warm atmosphere, great coffee and tasty baked goods. The vibe feels more like a local pub and the staff are all very friendly. On a Sunday morning you can really see this place come to life as everyone in the neighborhood swings by for their favorites.

The coffee here is just amazing. I got the purple rain and it was one of the best lattes I've had in a really long time. Seriously, I wish there was a Slowpokes closer to my house because the coffee is that good!

Was not aware of slow pokes & and so glad Yelp Elite group told me about it! Ordered a Chai Latte & Dulce de Leche Latte (Seasonal Drink) and both were phenomenal. I got oat milk for both & it was honestly delicious. The churro donuts were so good. They were not crunchy like a regular churro but had the texture of a regular donut with much flavor. Would definitely come back!

I haven't been to the location YET but I did order delivery and I am so glad I decided to try a new place out. Everything I ordered was very delicious and even the presentation was impressive. I cannot wait to actually go and enjoy the ambiance I see in the pictures. I've become a loyal customer.

I've ordered through Uber Eats a few times but just recently dined in for the first time. I'm a vegetarian with a gluten allergy, so I love how easy it is for me to find something to eat here! This time I ordered the Monster Mash mocktail and the Let It Brie flatbread. The Monster Mash was light, sweet (but not too sweet), and so refreshing. I'll be craving this during the summer! The flatbread was delicious, the perfect mix of sweet and savory. With gluten free crusts, sometimes you run the risk of the crust being super crumbly or dry, but I'm happy to report this wasn't the case. The flatbread held up beautifully to the toppings. Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was what you'd expect of a local coffee shop. I'll definitely be a returning customer!

Unlike the name, our orders actually came out pretty quick lol. Slowpokes is one of my favorite coffee shops in Houston. So many choices of drinks and foods to choose from and so far, still haven't gotten one that I didn't like. I always go for the unique drinks like the purple rain latte (ube) or the iced pandan latte. The plain matcha and strawberry matcha are my next must try the next time I go. When the pandan was still around, I was able to snag it before they took it off the shelves months ago. It was so good with oat and I wish it was a permanent menu item. The purple rain latte it's oat is also very good. I assume the darker shade of purple is because I got it with oat milk instead of whole but nonetheless it was amazing! My brother got the iced caramel macchiato. The flavor was great but didn't really taste much coffee. Might just add another shot of espresso but for a macchiato it was good. There was a lot of seating so this place is great for small talk or just sit and chill but there aren't many outlets or at least the ones that are visibly to sight. I still sit and do work here because the ambiance is perfect and I usually never run of of batter on my laptop anyways since I always leave the house with it fully charged HAHA

If you're looking for a place to study or really focus in on some work, this place is it! I've come here a few times to take a coffee to go but today was my first time staying in to get some work done. This place was so calming and peaceful-- absolutely loved the vibe here. Nowadays, it's hard to find a cafe where they can make a simple coffee taste good with a good amount of flavor and espresso. Slowpokes definitely went over the top with the mocha and 'with love' latte. They were both delicious and quick to be made, plus had super cute latte art. Their menu includes other teas, lattes and alcohol, as well as food options. The staff is also super sweet and efficient! They have 4 big tables, 4 smaller tables and a small bar counter to sit at which gives pretty decent seating area considering the size of the place. Save your receipt for their 2 hour wifi access! Also loved their sloth decorations and pictures, gave me a good smile.

Slowpokes is one of my favorite coffee chains - and I love that it's local to Houston! Coffee is strong with a good amount of unique flavored specialty lattes (we tried the seasonal cherry bomb and the normal menu purple rain - both great and not too sweet). Seating at this location leaves a bit to be desired - lots of booths that aren't very comfy, it is plentiful though. The food is the reason I keep coming back - everything is so good! Huge menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. As a newly gluten free and dairy free person it was a bit hard to navigate, but for one or the other there are tons of options. I ended up with breakfast tacos and they were great! Service is always with a smile, and I've never had a bad experience. Only downside for working here is that the WiFi is only good for two hours after a purchase so it's not an all day type of situation.