Finding good coffee in Houston, Texas, especially in the Heights neighborhood, isn’t a hard task. There are plenty of neighborhood spots with delicious lattes, matcha drinks, chai teas, and more. What makes a coffee shop top notch for me is great coffee, good food options, aesthetically pleasing decor and vibes, friendly staff, strong wifi, lots of sitting options and areas, and plenty of outlets. If you’re looking for a great place to grab a coffee, a morning pastry, or even a hefty lunch, all while working remotely, this list is for you! I’m rounding up my favorite coffee shops in the Heights neighborhood in Houston, Texas.
I run this website and brand, Cobalt Chronicles, and my contracts business, Contracts for Creatives full time. Most days I work from home, but I try to get out of my home office at least once a week to work remotely at a coffee shop. I usually delegate Friday as my coffee shop day, a nice treat at the end of the week! Michael and I also love going for early morning walks on the weekends to grab coffee at our neighborhood spots.
We live in the Heights neighborhood, about ten minutes from downtown Houston. After living in Washington, DC for five years, we grew to love walking to our favorite neighborhood coffee shops. Houston isn’t really a walking city, but it’s nice that the Heights neighborhood has a handful of coffee shops that are all pretty close to one another and walkable if you live close by. Today I’m sharing my top ten coffee shops in the Heights Houston.
Top 10 Coffee Shops in The Heights, Houston TX
A 2nd Cup
We all have our go-to neighborhood coffee shop. A 2nd Cup is by far the coffee shop that I frequent the most. It checks every box on what I look for in a great coffee shop for remote work. There are lots of seats, great WiFi, lots of outlets, and delicious coffee and food too! I always grab a latte and an acai bowl while I’m working there. I credit myself with being somewhat of an acai bowl aficionado, and I can confidently say A 2nd Cup’s is at the top of my list for one of the best!
Common Bond Cafe
Common Bond is a new-ish favorite spot of mine. There are a few locations around the city. I tend to frequent the Houston Heights and Montrose location the most. They have great coffee and breakfast options, but one reason I love Common Bond is that they also have really great lunch options too. The grilled cheese and tomato basil soup combo is hard to beat! The Heights location has plenty of indoor seating along with a nice patio too.
EQ Heights
EQ Heights is located on busy Heights Boulevard. I love the vibes of EQ. There’s a real neighborhood feel here. There’s a constant stream of people in and out, a lot of whom the baristas know by name. With that said, it’s not super loud here, which is appealing for getting work done during the week. There are different rooms where you can post up at a table with your laptop. WiFi is good and there are outlets along the walls. The cold brew here is great too, and I’m partial to the blueberry scones. There’s also a great outdoor space to enjoy when the weather is nice.
Boomtown Coffee
Boomtown Coffee is located on historic 19th Street in the Heights. It’s the first coffee shop I visited when we moved to Houston! Good WiFi, good vibes, and good coffee. It gets a bit crowded and the space isn’t that big, so I’d recommend getting there early in the morning to grab a seat. I prefer the window bar seats to have a view of 19th Street traffic while working.
Bluestone Lane
When we lived in Washington, DC, Bluestone Lane was one of my favorite coffee spots. They have great brunch and lunch options as well. I’m so excited they opened a location in Houston, and specifically, in the Heights neighborhood. If you like working in an aesthetically pleasing, Instagram-able space, Bluestone Lane is your spot. Their coffee and avocado toast are excellent.
Active Passion Coffee
I love the fun vibes and pops of color in this new-ish coffee shop located in the Heights. I’m partial to their lattes and breakfast tacos. They have great bowls too if you’re looking for something a little more filling. If you’re not a coffee drinker, try out their matcha latte, it’s fantastic.
Tenfold Coffee
A specialty coffee spot. I love the minimal, streamlined decor and the outdoor space. Great WiFi, friendly staff, and typically pretty quiet.
Cafe Forth
This coffee shop is located in Forth & Nomad, a fun women’s shop located in the Heights. Good coffee, good WiFi, but lacking in lots of outlet options. I’d recommend this spot as more of a meet-up coffee shop option. While I’d definitely work here on my own, the vibes lend themselves more towards casual work or networking meetings.
Roast and Brew
Roast and Brew in the Heights is a great place to study and work. Lots of tables both inside and outside. Great coffee and an extensive food menu.
Antidote Coffee
Antidote Coffee is a Heights staple. It’s been around for a while. It’s tucked into an unassuming small strip mall. The vibes are cozy and quirky. Good WiFi, good coffee, and cozy vibes. I’d peg Antidote as more of a spot to cozy up and catch up on your favorite book as opposed to a great spot to work during the week.
I’ve loved seeing the explosion of local coffee shops in the Heights neighborhood over the last few years. While I miss a few that have closed since we first moved to Houston (RIP Golden Bagel), I love having more walkable options in our neighborhood, especially as more and more people are working from home these days.
While I’m partial to my neighborhood spots, it’s nice to venture out to other areas of the city every once in a while. A few of my favorite coffee shops around the city and outside of the Heights are Maven Coffee and Cocktails in the Thompson Hotel, Catalina Coffee, Sunday Press, and Citizens of Montrose.
Any of your favorites that I may have missed? Share them in the comments below. I’m always on the lookout for new options.
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