Slowpokes

One of the only places to have an iced cortado. Delicious flavors + coffees, the breakfast bagel is amazing and hearty. Their cilantro cream sauce is also really good. Not the best for working as there aren’t many outlets but great otherwise. No outside seating

Plenty of seating, wonderful staff, and lots of food and drink options. The only reason the food is 4, is because I got served a brick stale pretzel. However, the staff took care of it and were super kind about getting me a new one. ❤️ Great spot for reading, working, and groups.

Such a chill and reliable spot in Garden Oaks! Slowpokes has become our go-to for coffee and casual eats—the espresso drinks are strong and flavorful (love the seasonal lattes), and the all-day breakfast menu is perfect (avocado toast on point, breakfast tacos hearty and fresh, bagels/salmon options great too). We dined in recently—atmosphere is laid-back with nice indoor/outdoor seating, good music, and a friendly vibe for working or hanging out. Service was quick and welcoming, portions generous, and happy hour with beer/wine is a nice bonus. Spent $10-20 pp and it felt like great value. Consistent quality every time—highly recommend this neighborhood gem for breakfast, lunch, or just a great cup of coffee!

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.

Cute place. Plenty of wine and coffee and food to chose from! Ample parking and spacious . The only complaint I have is wifi is not great so I had to use hotspot. Ordered a flatbread to go and it was amazing!! I did the chicken pesto so good!
overall a really nice coffee shop !

This is my number one coffee shop in Houston. The coffee is amazing, the vibe is perfect, and the music they play is the best. And fast wifi! I seriously love this place. I miss the patio, though. Get the avocado mash on flat bread, with chicken. You won't regret it.

Great location, and either my husband or I stop in almost weekly to pick up a new bag of beans so we can pull our own espresso at home. Unfortunately, over the past few weeks the service has been noticeably unwelcoming. There’s often no greeting when you walk in, and the baristas come across as having an attitude—particularly the gentleman with the nose ring.

I don’t believe this is anything personal, but the overall vibe feels uncomfortable, almost as if there may be a tense or hostile working environment. Whatever the cause, it makes the experience unpleasant. This is especially disappointing because there are so many other friendly, welcoming coffee shops in the area with great coffee, and even other Slowpokes locations provide much better service than this one.

I hope this location can improve, because the coffee and convenience are the reasons we’ve continued coming back.

Laid-back atmosphere, showcasing the cutest slowpokes of the animal kingdom. They serve delicious coffee, pastries, snacks, beer, and wine. Free wifi. Community tables for large groups and study booths with lots of outlet access.

two young guys working here were really nice I didn't have time to mess around so I asked them directly what was good and the best menu choices and I got recommended this chicken panini style sandwich it had this really nice herb aioli that gave it a really good flavor on the bread and the chicken was cooked pretty good and there's a nice piece of cheese on there. I also ordered a coffee It was a mocha and not exoticly outstanding but the flavor was very good just what you would expect for the price. It came on this pretzel-style bun and the nice thing about it was that it wasn't too thick, you know how sometimes people be making sandwiches and they just put way too much thick bread on there and the balance is way off, didn't have that kind of problem with this sandwich it was made and really good proportions.

The crowds seem to be progressive and friendly I saw a guy in there who look like Conan O'Brien but I don't think it was him. And then some guy with a random Hawaiian shirt and hipster beard but everyone was quiet and nice and I noticed everyone was wearing a mask.

Update: Emmanuel was the barista this morning and working alone was still super nice! We had a little order mix up since all I had to pay with was Apple Pay. Took care of it smoothly no fuss. Be sure to ask for their specialty lattes! Being able to walk here is amazing because they have a walk up window to order.

Very sweet and helpful staff members! Yummy drinks, plenty of space and great wifi! Exactly what we were looking for for our Sunday study session! ❤️

Great vibe, music, and drinks (especially the tea). My wife LOVES the sandwiches here too. We bring our dogs and hang on the patio. Only thing I could ask for would be plugs for the center tables. My old laptop can't last without one. All of the seats along the walls/bar have plugs, but it can get too packed for a plug spot.

I enjoyed their Art Car and espresso while prepping for a Zoom call. They have unlimited access to wifi available during business hours. They’re so good that I would recommend buying their beverages and/or snacks before using their wifi. I’ve been to two locations before, but this one has the best reception.

Coffee is good, and the atmosphere is more for working. Music they play is great. Staff is friendly.

Adorable spot. Coffee and unique tea options. Beer and wine and light bites. Outdoor space and indoor space. Very friendly staff. Great spot for studying or working out of thr office.

This place is so amazing. The staff is so helpful and nice. Great place to study/eat/ drink. And the slowpokes concept is so cute!

Update: still really like this place after two years. But reasons I deducted stars...

1. Everyone here is studying or working but the music is blasting. I mean read a room people.

2. Could use more vegan options on their food menu. The bars by sinful bakery are great but they sell them everywhere and it gets redundant.

atmosphere is perfect except for the bathrooms...always breaking down so never sure if you have a working toilet....love the coffee and food, but cant stay too long...owners, please invest in some commercial toilets that stay in place and don't keep breaking

I frequent this stop most mornings.

I'm able to call ahead and order a latte. The staff is amazing.

I also may stop here some evening if I need a quiet place to study or finish some work. I'll grab a beer and work on my laptop. It's a great cafe.

The coffee is amazing. Qudos to their toaster.

Warm, relaxing, and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are so nice and laid back; you can tell they enjoy working here. I ordered the Salmon Bagel after ogling it on their website and I have to say, just a little more cucumber and it would have been perfect! It was so good. They have tables and board games available to the public as well as plenty of coffee options to choose from and beer on draft. It's a great little hang out spot and I definitely plan on going back.

Just love this neighborhood coffee shop! The coffee comes out fast and is delicious - iced dirty chai with oat milk is my go-to. I work here at least one day a week, plenty of seating and good quality wifi. Great service! I’ve been meaning to come for happy hour, they have nice tap options.

Driving by, almost unnoticeable if it weren’t for the umbrellas. From the outside it doesn’t look like much, but once you walk in, it’s a very nice and comfortable place. The gentleman that was working was patient with me and let me take my time as I decided to make my order and even offered a few suggestions when I asked.

The music they were playing was an excellent choice for my personal liking and they have a jug and glasses for water for your liking.

Also, best restrooms ever.

Discovering this gem of a coffee spot was like stumbling upon a hidden treasure in my mailbox! Who knew my caffeine haven was just a hop, skip, and a jump away? The vibes here are spot-on—think modern meets mid-century with a touch of chic flair. It's the kind of place where you can cozy up with your laptop for two hours of Wi-Fi goodness, courtesy of your receipt. And for busy bees like me, their online ordering and pickup service is a lifesaver! Now, let's talk treats: while the charcuterie boards look like a work of art, the wine menu could use a bit of a boost—though I did manage to find a couple of sips worth savoring. As for the coffee, the slowpoke latte was a taste sensation! You can practically feel the freshness in every sip, proving that quality truly reigns supreme here.

Great coffee, good working spot, fast wifi, very friendly employee. Would recommend.

The staff is so friendly! The cafe is always clean, has great ambience, and excellent wifi. Great place to work remote or study. Oh, and the coffee’s delicious! They have a wide beverage selection. And the patio is dog-friendly!

They require you to purchase something every 2 hours to use their wifi, which is an inconvenience. It's a nice spot though with a wide range of foods and drinks. works for a small dinner, chat, or individual work time.

It was okay until the wifi went out after 2 hours, and then i couldn’t rejoin unless i purchased something else (outside of the $8 i already purchased).. i was in the middle of an assignment and wasn’t allowed to rejoin from my original receipt. I think that’s tacky, especially in the age of everything digital. I feel attacked as the consumer to have to re-purchase something from the menu to be able to rejoin the wifi. Especially when there’s multiple coffee shops in a mile distance that wouldn’t dare. I will never be back and yall just lost a customer!

The wifi asks for your receipt number which nobody tells you to print out when paying for your coffee. Not enough charging plugs for people who want to work. Coffee is great though. Its a small joint so I had a bit of a problem finding a quiet corner for a work call.

I love this place. The atmosphere is great. The decorations are super cute -- sloths EVERYWHEREEEE. The soundtrack they play is very eclectic, but fitting.
There were at least three groups playing chess and engaging in polite conversation, and at least a couple of people doing after hours office work/homework.

The baristas are super nice. Like, way nicer than I would've expected them to be. It was a pleasant experience.

Also, the wifi is pretty fast.

The coffee is high quality and well balanced. They have a dulce de leche coffee that is not on the menu but you can ask for it. The food is good but small potions and a high price. The wifi only works for you for two hours.

i have been to slowpokes a few times now, the coffee is great, and it is such a cute place! i really enjoy that they have food options too, and their food is consistently very good.

overall i really enjoy this place. however, the first time that i came i spent over $30 on food and drinks for myself and my partner, and we had planned to stay for a while and get some work done together. when we sat down to connect to the wifi, we found out we needed a receipt. went back to the cashier, and ended up having to buy something else in order to get a receipt. then, we found we could only connect for 2 hours. to be proactive, at about an hour in we bought a pastry to be able to easily connect to the wifi again when we ran out. but we were unaware that you cannot add to your existing time, you have to wait for it to run out completely, but you can also only redeem your receipt for wifi within 45 minutes of purchase. that had passed, so we could not connect to the wifi any longer.

i do understand that internet is expensive, and i can imagine that it is frustrating to have people come into a businesses and use their services, like internet, without paying. and i know that this probably happens in coffee shops more than i am aware of. but i feel like there should be some explanation at least as to how the policy works when you checkout--or some signage somewhere--as many people DO come to coffee shops to work and DO pay, just to sit down with the intention to work and possibly not have had a receipt printed. it is a strange policy that i haven't encountered anywhere else, and felt especially strange when coffee shops are known to be places for people to linger. and with a name like slowpokes, you would think that they had an idea of that. i also felt very put off by the owners rude response to some people questioning the policy in their reviews.

Decent coffee and food, ridiculous wifi policy. You have to get something every 2 hours on the hour. Of you order too early they won't count your purchase. It's like a club charging cover. If your crowd can't afford to buy drink, get a better crowd, don't regulate your customers

Used to be my favorite coffee shop in the city. Would sit here regularly to work and have wine/beer/coffee. Lately they have made the decision to be a "bar" at night. 8/9 customers, when I was there, had headphones on with a laptop in front of them and they were blaring music. Asked the guy if they could turn it down and he said management was trying to be more of a bar scene at night. Like Wayne said, "be good or be good at it". I'd rather sit at Starbucks now and be able to concentrate than hear Sugar Ray on level 10 while working in excel. Good luck being a poor bar with 4 taps across the street from Petrol while you're the only good coffee shop in the neighborhood.

There are pictures of sloths all over the place, so A+ on theme. But it's not overwhelming, and the rest of the decor is gorgeous - vintage, lots of wood and turquoise metal. There's lovely outside space as well.
I recommend the caramel macchiato, the dirty chai, the ham and brie croissant, and the paninis.

On what seems in hindsight to have been a normal afternoon, several families stopped by to grab a bite, several folks were working away on their laptops, and a few meetings took place at the big tables. It really feels like the perfect neighborhood coffee bar, and somehow managed to be buzzing without being distracting.

The music selection is great fun.

This place is my favorite.

I wanted to like Slowpokes. I wanted to be a loyal customer who goes back time and again and recommend it to my friends. The ambiance is nice, as are the employees. The food and beverages are consistently good.

What drove me away was their draconian internet policy. You have to buy something to get two hours of wifi. When that runs out, if you still want to use the wifi, you have to buy something else. If you buy your second item early, and wait more than 45 minutes (waiting for your first two hours to run out), you are locked out of the wifi.

I am a writer and I go to coffeeshops to write. I often spend three or four hours at a time writing in a sitting. I wrote easily 2/3 of a novel in Slowpokes (2 hours at a time). But when I ordered a second item early and ran afoul of their 45-minute rule (how many rules and exceptions can a place have for their wifi--was the policy written by their lawyers?), that was it.

In a city with hundreds of coffeeshops that offer FREE, non-extortion wifi, why have policies that drive away regular customers because you are crazy stingy with your wifi?

It's too bad. I will just have to spend my money at their competitors as I begin work on my next book. Seeya, Slowpokes.

This is one of my top coffee shops in Houston And there is many! The coffee is good,the pastries are delicious and they also offer food. They have a good set up,board games,wifi,and tea.

Slowpokes was a late discovery for me — but I love being here. Less than 10 minutes from my house with good coffee, good food, and steady wifi — I come often to work. They have good music that’s not distracting or disruptive ..& good staff. Thanks for keeping me caffeinated and productive.

wifi signal is terrible and that’s that you have to purchase something in order to get 2 hours of wifi, that’s what I didn’t and the wifi ended up not even working. Waste of time and money

Need-to-improve points:
1. wifi isn't stable, always drops off.
2. Music is a bit of noisy.

Good points:
1. Coffee is delicious.
2. Opens long.
3. Parking is convenient.
4. Not cold.
5. Toilet is clean.
6. outlets.

I'm a regular and spend a few hours working during the day (2-3 times a week). Staff is always friendly no matter who is on shift. Food and coffee are always excellent. Wish the Wi-Fi didn't cut you off so frequently though.

Hmm in a strip but interesting.

Cartot cake and cinnamon roll....10

Coffee (Americano) 7 not a fan of Americano but not serving brewed

Hot chocolate 10

Friend had egg bacon beans tacos....10

A quaint spot. Not a fan of shared tables, folks doing work and one had family playing...I like smaller space more cozy...the booths they did have claimed by laptops...so for just a nice chill from working, not possible....all in all 5 stars...

the mid day (maybe first?) shift was friendly, late afternoon guy (hopefully just) having a bad day but wouldnt talk unless you were (with) a pretty girl. wifi was horrible, disconnecting often and SLOW, sandwhiches ok but very ($9) expensive. the place was also freezing, driving us out before we could finish tasks and order more.

it was a painful experience due to temperature. may try again but not high on the list (｡╯︵╰｡)

Great little coffee shop. Perfect for working remotely. All of the staff are so friendly. Delicious coffee and I love their molletes!

Love this place, but whatever shift was working this morning was out of character of the usual crew. Bummer for the neighborhood coffee shop.

Iced lattes are always delicious from this coffee shop. Friendly staff, fun atmosphere for hanging and/or working, and convenient location.

Great atmosphere and great coffee. I really enjoy working here and just hanging out. The food is also great.

Nice quiet place to meet friends or pull out your laptop and work.

Love this place ! Great for working lots of plug great coffee and wine the vibe is everything!

Nice coffee and quiet, working atmosphere. Nice decor too.

Great service, tasty coffee, 10/10 atmosphere. internet typically working well.

It’s a chill spot all around except for the wifi policy