Xela Coffee Roasters

I ordered "daily the works" and it was pretty good. It was the closet to a drip coffee that I could order. It was more like an americano with some extra ingredients. They do have other cold brew choices but that's not my preference.The good: my bro in law lives like 30 sec from this place so I see myself stopping by again. Love the coffee cups ! Easy to drink from and kept my coffee warm. Also, the coffee was hot when I first got it but didn't burn my fingers. Not sure what it was but the cup was designed a certain way that made my drinking better I know it sounds crazy but the cup didn't feel flimsy cause of the lid. I never once had to worry about the lid popping off. The okay : they don't have just a plain drip coffee and I didn't feel they had much other bake goods or other coffee shop like choices. You pay and get your change in this door. Another words, no hand to hand money exchange here. Not so good: it was a bit awkward when paying for my coffee. A worker told me that their machine had been indicating "declined" for previous customers and it was probably the machine. After 4 different cards and multiple declines...another person came by and it still didn't work. Luckily, I had cash and was able to pay that way. Driving away, not sure what would have happened if I didn't have cash that day. Oh well.I'll be back for sure. Cool place with some cool vibes outdoor seating. I went on a Friday afternoon and just a note they closed at 4 pm. I guess makes sense as they seem to be more small business and not national food chain.

I was today years old when I learned this spot existed in the second ward ‍ Thankfully my friend told me about it on our drive back to Houston so we stopped for an afternoon cup. Small parking lot and street parking all around. Service was lovely, so kind and welcoming. They sell coffee beans, small medium and crazy large bags. I ordered the matcha and it was fantastic! I can't remember what all was in it but it was delicious once your order is ready, there is a silver box that you open to get your coffee out of to the left of the window of where you order. Ambience is very cool, kind of 90s feel ish. There was a food vendor right next to the shop that was set up but we ate, just went for the drinks. I'll definitely be coming back!

5 stars just because it's latino owned. Real coffee not chemical tasting like starbks

atmosphere: 3/5- no indoor seating, but the outdoor seating is super cute. Just really hotlocation: 3/5- next to a car wash and a residential area. Very nice and quiet.parking: 5/5- plenty of space available at peak hourscoffee: 4.7/5- perfect temperature, very strong flavorcustomer service: 5/5- the man at the window was very up beat and happy to help us.

First let me just say the Stardust iced espresso drink is delicious. Like out of this world tasty. Like can't get enough, need three at a time, delicious. But the ordering process is a little off.Most features of customer service are missing and the experience, impersonal. First, it's hard to see when they are ready for you to order. Then, the back and forth of the microphone and ordering is rushed and a little confusing. For a first time, I felt rushed and uncomfortable. Like I couldn't ask any questions. The sign with drinks is small with lots of information. I would have asked for an iced americano or iced doppio so I could try their espresso, but was surprised to discover they have no ice for water when I asked for ice water. So is everything prepackaged? What's the calories and carbs? None of those things are listed on the bottles. I'm not from Houston so I spoke to a friend from the area who said it could be largely the result of expectations put in place during the pandemic that the service feels impersonal. And I understand we're still coming back from things. And the product I had was really good. So just hoping some of these things work themselves out.

Vibe- This is a cute colorful coffee shop in EaDo/second ward Houston, TX! You order at the window and there is a contactless box to the right of the window where you grab your drink. There's no seating inside the building, but there's a good amount outside for you to sit and enjoy your drink.Customer service- Great! The gentleman that took my order today was very helpful explaining what was in the drinks.Food/drinks- I honestly don't know the exact name of the drink I ordered (something along the lines of on the kirby..) but if I were to go back for another visit I'd probably try their matcha latte.Parking- There's about 5 or so spots in the lot next to the building and other than that street parking.

Made it out to this spot early on a Sunday morning to grab a cup and enjoy their back patio/garden area. The service is friendly and helpful, an overall welcoming vibe for this Second Ward coffee joint. The setup is a bit odd that you order through a walkup window and pick up your order in a metal box, but it helps keep the process efficient, perfect for grab and go days. However, if you want to hang out, they have several tables around their space for you to enjoy. I ordered one of their specialty drinks (I think the name was Dirty Kirby? or at least had the name Kirby in it) and it was a delightful blend of cinnamon, oat milk, and espresso. Great, smooth coffee taste. Certainly recommend this spot if you are in the EaDo area!

Second Ward specialty coffee shop with colorful exterior design that is perfect for the neighborhood. If you like drip coffee like I do, you have to settle for an Americano. No batch brew. The flavor is pleasant, if lacking in intensity. I prefer to buy their whole bean coffee and just make a pour over at home. Their beans are distinctive and freshly roasted. Unfortunately, they've priced me out of their offerings. As of February, Xela was selling an 8 oz bag of single origin Guatemala at $20. There's no indication of the ounces on the bag, but at some point they decided to decrease the size from 12 oz to 8 oz while maintaining the same price point. Only a couple of years ago a single-origin 12 oz bag was typically $17. There's more. They tack on a sales tax at the point of sale, even though the state does not tax packaged coffee that is not ready to drink. Unethical. I enjoyed supporting this business in the past, but simply put, they've lost me.

Small spot for a nice day out! Today's weather is 67 degrees which makes this spot enjoyable. I say this because there is no inside seating. Umbrella patio is limited and could be not enough when temp gets higher. They have their own menu with some twists to it. My choice today is the Magic Johnson which is based with a cappuccino adding cinnamon and honey. As a bonus, they made it with oat milk and it was hot, quick served and delicious. Many wall arts are surrounding this business! It's located in the second ward. it was a really quiet neighborhood the time I checked in. No wifi as of today but they mentioned they're working on it. Parking is okay for maybe 10 cars. Mostly if you grab and go, you'll be fine. May get a little cramped at other times. Staff is super friendly and thoughtful. Thanks for the welcome :) recommended if you are in the area!

Charging $1.25 "to-go" charge for prepackaged drinks?!? Make it make sense Stop supporting businesses with silly up charges.