The Doshi House

Great coffee and good vibes... Perfect for working

This place feels like magic. My brother and I came in on a Saturday, it feels like being at your best friend's home. It's cozy, vegan friendly, and has one of the best iced lavender lattes I've ever had. Will be back ❤️ Perfect for studying or first dates. They have an outdoor area, wifi, AND a printer! Student's dream right?!

The Doshi House is a dope cozy communal health conscious coffee shop in historic Third Ward.

They have been quietly stationed at the intersection of Emancipation and Holman for approximately 8 years, as of December 2019. Back in October of 2019, they had a remodeling that radiates mellowness.

The interior lighting is warm and soft. The tables are a deep brown and show antique wear. The floor is a slate colored porcelain tile. The bar has a nice quartzite counter with hidden lights that illuminate the surface. And suspending just above the bar are a few modern metallic geometric pendant lights complementing the interior feng shui.

For seating, options abound.
The interior has two small sofas.
A little over half a dozen tables and chairs hug the walls. And in the center is a large wooden table that can accommodate seating for a group of eight. The bar can seat three, but there is not a recess along the side, so I found it uncomfortable to sit with my knees facing forward. There is also a spacious backyard for outdoor seating.

The team...chill.
They were knowledgeable about the menu and willing to offer suggestions.
Surprisingly, got an opportunity to speak with the owner. He was actually working alongside the other baristas. That’s a rare spectacle.
He seemed easygoing and down-to-earth.

Regarding the menu, I tried the Butterfly.
It’s a seasonal coffee that has a shot of espresso, ginger, cocoa syrup, and a choice between oat or almond milk. Went with oat. It was smooth and pretty good, exhibiting a nice balance of sweetness and spice.

A heads up to those who haven’t been, they are a cashless business. The only way you can pay with cash is if you get a re-chargeable gift card. The card is free, but it is an additional piece of plastic to add to your purse/wallet. Good grief.

A kudo. The background music isn’t blaring. Thank you. 🙏
Loud music is a bothersome trait I too often experience at other coffee shops.
Aside from that, the playlist 🎵 had me shazaming. 😊👍

There is wi-fi, of course.
Parking can be tight when it’s busy, which is often. Good for them, a slight annoyance for patrons.

In all, the Doshi House is a quiet, hip and homey spot.
Final rating.
A good and solid old school fist bump.🤜🤛

Dear readers, welcome to the laboratory of coffee houses….locally owned, roasted, and served to perfection…if you consider yourself a true coffee drinker, none of that corporate mumbo jumbo, then this is your place…it’s got a vibe…third ward, community feel, and great outdoor patio…we also tried the vegan tacos, they were absolutely delicious, you would never know it’s not real eggs, they come out like small works of art…the coffee was above and beyond…even my 12 year old noticed a difference in taste. It’s a great place to bring your laptop and get some work done…in the back there is a great meeting space you can use, with a great view of the patio…buying your own coffee tin, which is a work of art in itself, gets you a discount when you bring it back to refill it…come try it, and if you have you know what I’m talking about. ; )

Vegan neighborhood coffee shop/meeting space, with very cool vibes, indoor outdoor seating, free wifi, free parking, variety of coffees, teas, elixirs, tasty daily food specials, baked delicacies, some from Sinfull Bakery.

Let's start with the positive. Like the majority of reviews state, the coffee is freaking awesome. Try the Mughal latte. It has a saffron spice that you will be amazed by. I know it doesn't sound good, but trust me-it is worth trying. The staff is very friendly. The Turkish coffee was also great (see picture). Negatives - the physical condition of the property is not great. But they are working on it. Also, they don't have decaf. The music can be a little loud, but it is pleasant. So, not quite five stars... yet, but a great experience. I'll be back.

This coffeehouse is a unique and warm community space with excellent coffee, matcha, and food. All menu items are vegan -- and you lack not for flavor/taste. Doshi House proves you can make food ethical, environmentally conscious, delicious, and affordable (lattes and breakfast tacos under $6).

Their patio is beautiful. The inside space is conducive for studying and working. The staff is really friendly. Great place!

This place is awesome. I've been here three times and the food is amaze-balls. They slow down a little when they are busy (if you are used to fast food), but there are only two working and the food is always worth the extra 5 minutes wait. If your idea of excellent decor is highly polished and ready for Interior Design Magazine, maybe you won't like the decor. But if your tastes are eclectic and authentic, you will like it. This is my favorite discovery in Houston after living in Austin for 17 years.

Great staff, cozy atmosphere, yummy menu and study areas. However this day wasn’t packed but it still took 20 minutes for my iced coffee to come out. Hopefully they can adjust staffing to help with service times because this was a buzzkill for me to wait with only one of three available baristas working in the shop :/

This place and food is special, but i don't want come again. First, the wifi so slow,can not load website........... second, the service not very friendly.

Instantly feel in love with the atmosphere of this coffeeshop. I was immediately greeted when I walked in. Plenty of table work space to setup my laptop, journal, food and drink. The music wasn't loud which is perfect for conversations and concentrate on work. I had one of their herbal teas since they do not carry coconut milk for any of their coffees. Was a bit bummed about that and hope they provide it as an option in the future. I had their soup of the day and it was delicious. I would definitely return at least for the food and work friendly environment. wifi was great as well.

The food was delicious!!! It’s a little pricey, but that’s understandable for vegan food. I will be visiting again soon. I would have given them five, however I requested flour tortillas and they gave me corn. They also didn’t have a working phone number, but I understand if it’s a small business.

i've came here about twice now, the atmosphere is cozy. there is a printer available in case you need to print anything for like 16 cents or cheaper. There is wifi! but last time i went it wasn't really working and that's okay.

Food wise: i am not a vegan or vegetarian, in fact i love my meat but these vegan options are wonderful and prepared thoroughly. the pink smoothie was SO good. the coffee was like any other coffee except maybe not the pistachio flavored one.

Before today, the last time I had been to this coffee shop was about a year ago. They still have amazing coffee, their wifi is now faster and it's third ward personality remains intact. it's a nice break from your basic starbucks. give it a chance, you won't regret.

In efforts to try new things I ordered the Mumbai Street sandwich and it was tasty! The dried banana chips that came with it were good too. The second time I visited the Doshi House I ordered a hot chocolate and took advantage of the free wifi. The Doshi House is a good place to check out if you are looking for something new and different, especially if you find yourself in the Midtown-TX Southern/University of Houston area. Good food, good prices, good service, what more can you ask for?

This place has vegan and vegetarian options, and they are phenomenal. The decor is perfect for working, studying, or spending a rainy day, and the drinks are fairly priced.

If you are vegan and in houston, do yourself a favor and come here for lunch.

Doshi is a gem of a coffee house in the Third Ward area. The have great vegan options and a wide variety of teas to choose from. They also have a wide variety of artwork from local artists and feature live music frequently. The only thing keeping them from 5 stars is their abysmal wifi. If you plan on coming here to study (with a computer) or get any work done (with a computer) then you should look elsewhere. In fact, snail mail would be a quicker and more productive option for you.

Highly recommend , got black bean quinoa tacos they were delicious, and a lavender ice coffee I recommend it, definitely coming back again for those good tacos the in person with the beanie deserves a raise he was working the morning shift and made the drink to perfection and was also very polite .update:on June 1st I came back for more stuff to get and this lady with a croptop was very rude and she put her hand on her hip once she began taking my order and the drink tasted horrible which she made but in the morning everything tasted good but she made my experience unpleasant and I felt a hateful vibe from her.. horrible I don't know who hired her she was even mean mugging ne when I was waiting completely unprofessional