Third Place

Just came through to Third Place for a quick coffee after hearing that this place had just opened up 2 months ago and was super impressed with the atmosphere and vibe of the place. It's extremely unique in terms of the interior design and aesthetic and that's one of the reasons I love trying out different coffee shops in Houston. When I asked about their popular drinks the barista was friendly and really took his time with the Nutty Brew I ordered which is made with their own in-house made peanut foam. Was it worth the $9.50? Id definitely say so! Will definitely be coming back here during my work from home days.

My husband and I stumbled upon Third Place this weekend, and I’m honestly still thinking about it. This coffee lounge is insane — in the best way possible. From the moment you walk in, it feels like you just stepped into your best friend’s home: warm, inviting, and effortlessly cool. The ambiance is a mix of upscale and boho, with every detail curated to make you want to stay awhile. The handcrafted lattes and teas were spot on, and the bakery items? Absolutely delicious. We tried the passionfruit and coconut cookie, the banana chocolate chip cookie, their signature matcha latte, and an iced latte made with their homemade piloncillo syrup — all incredible. They even had a complimentary bracelet-making table and a pop-up vendor serving artisan Philly cheesesteaks. And the playlist? Top tier. This spot has heart, flavor, and major soul. Can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu — this place is truly a gem!

Beautiful cafe with classy vibes and eclectic decor. Feels like you’re transported elsewhere and not in Houston. The speciality drinks are extremely unique and I have never tasted anything like it before. The cowboy tea is mind blowing. Definitely will be back to try their pastries and drinks!

Pastries are fantastic but expect it to rotate as different makers and chefs will be in residence. Third Place Matcha has Mocktail vibes and extremely delicious. There’s also a cold brew drink that has a Peanut Foam and tasted like a snickers bar! Can’t wait to come back and try more things for its future

GO HERE. the pastries are made by angels. It's located behind the magnificent antique door. Get your coffee and enjoy!

Wow, what an amazing place. Everything flows together into one harmonious experience. From the food and coffee, to the service, to the decor. Every detail so completely well thought and planned; it's incredible. They also have an arts and crafts station where you can make a bracelet and take it with you; free of charge! Thank you so much for truly creating a third place. We can't wait to visit again!

We drove 45 minutes to visit and we were so happy we did ! The baristas who made our drinks were knowledgeable and friendly. The banana bread was delicious and so were our drinks . My vanilla latte wasn’t too sweet and the specialty drink cowboy tea was so complex! Will be back :)

Chef Evelyn & Chef Henry put their heart and soul into every project they do and Third Place is no exception. What makes Third Place beautiful is the invitation to the community of talented creatives and chefs to share their talents. I absolutely loved the debut of flavors at the grand opening highlighting Chef Julio’s Latin roots. I’ll be day dreaming of the cafe de olla donut and peanut foam cold brew cafecito during my work days ahead. Can’t wait to go back!

Third places look to be part of Jun. The name Third place is just on a small sign , so don't be shy and just enter. I ordered the Bolo Bao and the third place matcha ( what match take 1st place? Lol). The bolo bun reminds me of the Chinese bbq bun but filled with meat. The third place matcha is definitely unique. It reminds me of the Brazilian lemonade with matcha : light sourness , milky, and matcha aroma. Somehow it works for me. The shop is perfect for studying, coffee date, or just hang with your iPad/laptop.

I have been seeing so many IG reels about Third Place and it's near me, so wanted to try it out! We went on a Saturday, and got the Peanut Cold Brew drink (I think) which was mid.. I wasn't impressed with it. I did get an empanada, and it was freaking fire!! I would go back just for that. It was so warm, flavorful and perfect size for a light snack. Pricing is a little high to be honest. I got 2 drinks and a pastry and it was like $27.. Not sure I'd go back for coffee, but I'd go to try their food/menu. Parking is crazy, cause it's right next to Happy Hour Pilates.. but we were able to find street parking. Service was quick. Not super friendly, but also not hateful. Definitely gorgeous inside and super modern.

Having been to Jun for dinner before and remembering it as one of the best dinners I've had in awhile, I was excited to find out that it's now a coffee/lunch spot during the day. The drinks and pastries are also unique like Jin's menu. Not really surprised that I'd enjoy everything here too. We ordered as much as we could lol. Will deal with 45 south to come back again for a caffeine and pastry fix . -Iced matcha with honey: 4/5. Matcha flavor was great. Ceremonial? Just a little too much honey for me -Nutty brew: 5/5. Salvadorian cold brew with peanut foam. Heavenly -Cortado: 5/5. Nice and strong -Cafe de olla: 5/5. Christmas in a cup -Bo lo bao: sweet bread with savory carnitas was a delicious combo -Empanada: has tomato, bacon, and cream cheese. Loved the flaky crust -peach tart: we loved the peaches. Sweet but not overpowering. Will return to try more of everything and catch rotating chef residencies

We came in for Saturday lunch service for Chef Suu Khin's pop-up. Parking wasn't an issue, as there is a reasonably-sized lot in front as well as neighborhood streets. However, depending on the rotation and time of day, it can get (and was) pretty full. It is a small-ish place so it does get busy during lunch service. The ambiance is nice - the atmosphere felt much more casual and fun. That being said, it was fairly noisy as there were quite a few people. I got the Heights Matcha and the Lemongrass Catfish Congee. My father got the Shan Khao Swè and we shared the Burmese Chips & Salsa. The matcha was so refreshing and helped to balance the tangy-spicy flavors throughout. We shared a bit of each other's dish also - the noodles had a good heat and soaked up the sauce well. That congee, though - I am NOT exaggerating when I say it changed my brain chemistry. The warm, thick soup with tender catfish chunks combined with the cruller and peanut-sesame crunch was heavenly, especially with the provided garlic-chili flakes. Lived up to the hype and then some! I even got the chance to see Chef Suu as she stopped by each table to check in. She was very nice and answered my father's questions. I hope to eat more of her creations in the future. I've always really liked Jūn, so when I heard that Third Place was opening up during the day, I was excited to see what the owners would do. I was not disappointed in the slightest and look forward to future chef rotations and events. We will definitely be coming back.

I've been following Chef Evelyn ever since her pop-up days years ago. It's great seeing her progression from then to now. Of course when I heard about Third Place I knew immediately I had to come. I've been twice now since their opening a few weeks ago and can't wait to come back. First of all, I love that they're repurposing Jun as a coffee/lunch spot in the daytime. Somehow, the decor inside works perfectly for both concepts. I also love how they feature local/special chefs weekly with an ever changing menu. This will be what keeps me coming back again and again. Drinks: Third place matcha: 4/5 interesting flavors, it reminded me of a pina colada + matcha Nutty Brew: 4.5/5 who knew peanut foam would belong with coffee Cowboy Tea: 4/5 interesting drink, the flavors worked well but not something i'd get all the time Iced Latte with Piloncillo syrup: 3.75/5 I figured I should actually try a normal drink so I can compare with other coffee shops. The latte was solid but not anything that special. I wish they had more syrups to choose from Food: Bo lo bao: 4/5 perfectly soft and filled with carnitas Empanada: 3/5 the tomato and cream cheese threw me off a little but the empanada crust was really tasty Salvi cheese bread: 4/5 this was so good and i loved the sesame butter it came with Kolache with sausage and cheese: 3.5/5 not bad but not something I would get again I've had one of their popups so far and it was a chef who I've been following on social media. Her food did not disappoint! Overall, I love this spot and the concept. It's a great place to get some work done or to catch up with friends. The seats were well spaced and it was not too loud. I can't wait to come back and bring more friends to try it out

Lots of responsibility here being the first one to review this place. This is restaurant Jun's new weekday breakfast/brunch/coffee concept inside of the restaurant itself. First thing's first, parking: Plenty of parking in the lot as well as in the neighborhood in the side streets. Good parking will make or break a place for me. Second, the door: Yes, I had trouble getting in the door when I first went to Jun for brunch BUT I created a saying, "Just be cool and pull" because if you're looking for a handle, you're not going to find out. Just grab the edge of the left door and pull. Third, the food: I got the empanada which had a filling of bacon tomato jam, cream cheese, thai basil. I didn't think an item with these three items could have such complex flavors but it did. It also had a hint of spice which really marries all of the flavors together so that the spice doesn't linger but still adds enough so that the richness of the bacon and cream combo isn't overwhelming. The crust was perfect and soft and crunchy on the edges. I had to get a spoon to scoop off some of my filling and it was worth it. Fourth, the drink: I got the Salvadorian cold brew, pilonsillo (also known as panela which is an unrefined cane sugar from Mexico-yes I had to look it up), and peanut foam. This drink was incredible and there were some candied peanuts on top of it that I also used my spoon to scoop up as the drink went down. A better solution for me would have been to mix it because what was the bottom 1/4 of my cup was simply delightful. I also enjoyed partaking in the foam and nut mixture separately so I didn't think to mix it until I got to the end. While this is my first review for the place it won't be my last. They have guest chefs for brunch/lunch from 11-3 during different weeks and I'm heading in later today to try out Chef Julio C Mendez' lunch which I saw them roasting the chorizo while I was there and the staff convinced me that would be the best way to go for lunch. Stay tuned! Update: I just had lunch here and the shakshuka was recommended. It was amazing. All of it. The sauce was made from delicious tender chorizo with stewed tomatoes and a lot of flavor. It was giving me bolognese vibes but very flavorful. Bread was perfect for dipping and the egg was perfectly over easy to blend in with the dish. I ate it all up (as my kid would say) because that's how tasty it was and normally if it's not good I'll pack it up and take it home and make my own modifications.

The salads were very expensive for a side salad portion. Additionally, the chicken salad did not mention any quinoa or else I would not have ordered it. We were very hungry after eating our "entree". Will not go back.

The cafe/ lunch menu is available Monday-Friday (8am-3pm) inside Jun. At 5pm, except on Tuesdays, Jun (restaurant) opens. There is a sizable (for the Heights) parking lot with several spaces, but since it operates as an eatery and cafe, available spaces probably depend on the hour. There were quite a few open spaces at 11:15 but not many at 12 as there were a few cars waiting. There's patio seating, a high bar near the ordering station, and a variety of choices in the main dining area, which has a explorer/ resort/ jungle aesthetic. I wasn't going to try it, but the tomato and cheese empanada was surprisingly delicious and something I'd order again. Everyone compares it to a fancy hot pocket. The menu says it has bacon tomato jam, cream cheese, and thai basil. The bacon tomato jam is sweet, rich in concentrated tomato flavor, and meaty. The cream cheese is hot, fluffy, and smooth. The dough is like a concentrated croissant when it is flakey, crispy, and buttery. The salvi cheese bread with black sesame butter was an interesting pairing. The bread tasted like sweet cornbread topped with a warm and melted savory sesame spread. The bo lo bao, a "pineapple bun" filled with carnitas, tasted like a toasty but not sweet pineapple bun filled with tender and savory bbq pork chunks filling. I think I'd enjoy it more if it had a sweeter flavor profile but that may be due to me expecting the familiar foods to lean on the sweeter side. The dough was perfectly crispy yet bread-like. The cowboy tea (houjicha, oolong tea syrup, tamarind jarritos) tasted like a fancy sparkling mocktail. It was definitely fun to try and an interesting mix. I chose the Lagos link (wagyu spicy suya chili, Gouda fondue) from a list of gourmet hotdogs by Chef Tristen (chef residency) during Monday's lunch. It was pretty good, though I wanted the chili to be piping hot and not just warm/hot. The offerings seem to change weekly, so look at their IG account.

Came here for brunch with a friend! The drinks are different so that was a nice bonus. My friend got the matcha and I got the cold brew. Both drinks were very good! We also got a couple of dishes, but it looks like they change out the menu. Not sure how often though. I got the catfish congee and my friend got the chicken salad. I personally liked the chicken salad better. We shared the tomato empanada which was very good. That was my fav item we got out of everything we tried. We also got the chocolate banana bread and the icing was the star of that item. Employees were nice. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. Plenty of parking in their lot!

Empanada and cheese bread was pretty good, I think they'd taste better fresh out the oven. Ambiance was nice, quiet place to work or yap a little. Not much to say about service since it's just counter service.

I stopped by Third Place again to grab their matcha latte on my drive back to Dallas. I really enjoyed their specialty drinks when I first went there but I wanted to try their original matcha latte. They have been open for only about a month so there's practically no wait right now. Their matcha had a beautiful deep and dark green color. After just one sip, I have already fallen in love. I enjoyed their third place matcha specialty drink but wow I think their original matcha latte is even better. You can tell they use ceremonial grade matcha, its flavor is pretty strong. It comes unsweetened and I added vanilla syrup to it. You can also choose from honey and simple syrup. It was honestly a perfectly balanced sweetness level where it wasn't too sweet nor lacking sweetness. Dare I say this is the best matcha latte I've had in Houston so far. I love their concept of being a hub for chef residencies, showcasing many unique chefs and their cuisines. They got a good thing going on here for sure

Amazing matcha and empanada! Love the vibe of the place ! Highly recommend this place

Loved it here! Will definitely return for working / getting things done. I love the space of Jun and it's so nice to be able to return to spend time there during the day. I went when they have one of their lunch chef residencies, by Suu Khin who was a James Beard semifinalist. I tried her fish congee which was basically like a warm hug in a bowl, a savory rice / almost oatmeal consistency. From the Third Place regular offerings, I had the nutty cold brew, which had peanut cold foam. It was very good, but I should have gotten it a different time as it did not pair too well with the other things I got, which is my bad. I had a hard time choosing just one pastry, and settled on the Texas peach Semita which was delicious. The staff were very nice and friendly. It was busy during lunch, which would be expected from a chef pop up, but I was still able to find a seat at the bar and enjoy my book!

Great morning light bites and drinks paired with a lovely quiet atmosphere. Will be back!

I've been here multiple times and everything is amazing. The cold brew and matcha are great. The empanadas are the best breakfast pastry I've ever had. Everything else I've tried hasn't disappointed. Vibes are good, and it hasn't been too busy to enjoy like most places in the heights. 10/10 would recommend.

The empanada with cream cheese, bacon jam and Thai basil was amazing. I'm going to be thinking about it for a while!