Wine S

Stopped by this small cafe in Houston and loved it! I had a matcha and it was seriously one of the best I’ve had — smooth, not too sweet, and perfectly balanced. The vibe of the place was super cute and cozy, perfect for a quick break or catching up with a friend. Definitely a spot I’d come back to.

Yulia Y

Casual gem — when simplicity meets quality. No pretence but TASTE. Mont Blanc is the cold brew w cold foam 🫠 tiny citrusy kick and just unexpected delicate flavor. Lox was indeed UNIQUE—beets add sweetness to make a shift from classy to intriguing. And people are patient yet fast 🙂

Lanette Miles

Nestles on the outskirt of the northern part of downtown and across from the University is this cute and cozy coffee shop with a welcoming environment. They have a unique roast which is a bit strong for me but if you like an espresso with a punch, then you will love this place. Customer service was top notch and their pastries are delicious and divine and baked in house. I would come back and try their decaf espresso or ask for a half a shot of espresso and try some more pastries. Also, there is only street parking which is $2 an hour but if you happen to be visiting downtown Houston just hop the train and come on over for a visit.

+2

Abdul Majeed Al Hashmi

- nice and helpful staff. Delivered the orders in a short time - order eggs on toast and one of their espresso desert with iced coffee. The food was delicious and the coffee tasted good - the place is small, but fits the purpose and clean as well. Overall, great experience and recommend to visit

+1

Farwa Hussain

Cozy atmosphere with a home-made feel. Great place to study. The staff are super friendly and the pastries are delicious. We had their Texas Blossom Latte and a slice of Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with blueberries in it. Definitely ask for it warmed up, as the edges were crispy and the center was soft and gooey!! My only complaint was that I could not taste the cardamom or many other flavors in the latte, but it was definitely well-made.

+1

Cardomom matcha - 9/10 - $9.50 - Loved the cardamom flavor and creamy foam, would prefer a tad more matcha Strawberry matcha - 8/10 - $9 - Tasted like strawberry 🍓milk with matcha, would be better with strawberry puree and more matcha but still good Maple matcha - 7/10 - $9 - Vanilla foam on this was good but the sweetness overpowered the matcha flavor Fifth vessel has some of the stronger matchas ive had (rockys matcha) even though i personally would prefer a bit more🙈 Overall a good spot for matcha🍵 if youre in the area but definitely overpriced for their small cup sizes😭 (mine was gone in like 1 sip)

Brian Carpani, GeckoMediaGroup

Decent coffee but not very hot. The blueberry scones were really good I would skip the croissant sandwich next time as the ham needed to be heated up so wasn't great.

+6

keira !

i got the momo matcha and bonito coffee. both drinks were pretty good. also got a blueberry scone which was alright. atmosphere is very chill.

Emily Ann Ibarra

I swung by this spot on a crisp Sunday morning and decided to grab a cortado with a slice of coffee cake. I'll admit, I’ve never spent so much on a single slice of coffee cake, but hey, there’s a first time for everything. The café's interior is all about clean, modern vibes with large windows that flood the space with natural light and sleek, wood-paneled walls. I also couldn’t get enough of the Harley Davidson wood benches out front. Fifth Vessel Coffee Co. truly shines in Houston's buzzing coffee scene, offering a laid-back yet refined atmosphere that makes you want to stick around.

+4

Kevin Wang

Cute but pricy Christian coffee shop in downtown Houston. I would keep this in my coffee shop rotation on another Sunday (free parking) but try a different drink. Food: I tried their Momo (peach and matcha) latte. It was decently flavorful but sickly sweet. Even in a small cup, mostly filled with ice, it had a healthy dosage of sugar pumped in. Lastly it was pricy at $6.75 ($8.30 with tax + tip) for a small coffee mostly of ice. Service: the owners Diana and Josh are nice and run the place themselves with staff. They did close a bit earlier than the listed hours on Google maps but it was their second time ever opening on Sunday. Atmosphere: the store is compact but clean and aesthetic with the coffee grinders in the main sitting area. Overall, it’s a warm space to catch up with a friend or study. The corner location and large windows let in plenty of natural light. There’s a good amount of seating from bar-style to large co-working tables to two-person tables and chairs. There are limited wall outlets (2 by the bar seating) so come with your devices charged. They’ve only been open for a couple years so the interior still feels bright and modern.

+5

Just wasn’t my type of Coffee, or maybe I got the wrong thing. But the atmosphere is nice, and you can go across the street and sit next to the Bayou.

Taija Jonnai

Overhyped, imo. Started seeing lots of TikTok’s saying this place has the best matcha in Houston and decided to check it out while in the area. The cashier wasn’t really friendly and kind of rushed us to order. The drinks came out looking better than they actually tasted and I’m still laughing at the fact that I paid $2 extra per drink for oat milk in subpar drinks. Cute vibe though!

alaya b.

I’ve never been more disappointed by a matcha latte. I have come back here twice while cafe hopping and have tried almost all of the matcha lattes on their menu. I’m not sure what’s going on, but for some reason, I can barely taste the matcha or flavoring in the drinks. It tastes like milk and nothing more, which is incredibly disappointing as the drinks can be very expensive (paid $12 for a strawberry matcha latte with oat milk). The rave is what brought me back the second time, thinking, “Maybe they weren’t feeling their best the first time” but was faced with the same dilemma as before. I’m sure the other drinks on their menu are good, but their matcha latte wasn’t worth the price.

Marissa Hernandez

Absolutely unprofessional business. I purchased a latte from them and told the barista that my drink didnt taste right and didn’t have any vanilla syrup in it. The barista then stared daggers at me with a visibly angry face and told me that my own order was wrong. When the boss came out to help with the situation he was completely unhelpful and said that the mistake was my fault. The barista then “fixed” my order with the mannerisms of an angry child. Add to this the fact that my scone was raw and wet. Embarassing waste of time and disappointing service. Will never do business here again and I recommend others do the same