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Carport - A Coffee Shop
701 FM 60, College Station, TX 77840, United States
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Carport - A Coffee Shop
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Sa
Review №1

Absolutely love this place. I go here quite often since its within walking distance of my workplace and every visit is a good experience. Everyone there is super friendly and willing to offer recommendations. Plus, all of the coffee is great!

Cy
Review №2

I love this place so much!!!! I live in the apartment next door and always go to the place before or after class. Their iced oat milk latte is amazing. It’s very homey and I always feel so comfortable here

Ab
Review №3

An upbeat coffee shop with a cool vibe and great coffee. Love it!

Fa
Review №4

I love coffee, Im a big coffee drinker. I was here before they opened in the morning and I watched the staff come in and open the shop. I thought, ok it will be a few minutes before the coffee will be made. A friend and I made our orders and I dont know how long it took, but it was the fastest Ive ever gotten my coffee at a coffee shop. I was very impressed.The staff is very friendly and the coffee smells and tastes fantastic. I drink my coffee black, I had the Americano and it was perfect. I hope I get to stop by and get more coffee before I leave town.

Ca
Review №5

The CUTEST little coffee shop with excellent coffee! The only frustration is parking which wasn’t too much of an issue. We had two of us so one went inside the other drove around. The coffee is worth it though! Very good and smooth! Highly recommend.

An
Review №6

Great vibe, friendly staff, excellent coffee. Spend time here and youll get to know the community that makes it run. Its Cheers in a coffee shop.

pa
Review №7

I got an iced coffee with cream and they gave me so little cream and the coffee was super bitter. I like bitter but it needed more cream to balance it out. The prices are pretty high.

Li
Review №8

The staff is friendly and never rushing but they’re always fast! I can’t have dairy and have had a problem multiple times at other coffee shops around town with dairy being out in my coffee after I paid extra for non dairy milk. At carport they are always so attentive to allergens and have really high quality oat milk that is actually worth the upcharge. The seating is limited but that allows the staff to be so attentive and keep the place clean. The drinks are high quality, imaginative, and always well made. The baked goods are to die for too. Forever my favorite coffee shop in bcs!

Jo
Review №9

Excellent cappuccino, bright and airy atmosphere, and the baristas have top notch personalities.

Em
Review №10

Best coffee. best service. best place.

We
Review №11

Easily one of the best shops in BCS! Their Ethiopian roast is INCREDIBLE on pour over! Tastes exactly like blueberry pancakes!

Ke
Review №12

I’m all for new coffee shops in town and was intending on trying this one as I frequently am in the area and frequently order from Fajita Pete’s as well... but now I’m rethinking this. I don’t intend to support a business who stalks potential customers to tow them during non business hours.Today I ran into Fajita Pete’s to purchase a gift card around 5 o clock. I parked (where I always do) in between the building of Fajita Pete’s and Carport. I couldn’t have been inside FP for more than 5 minutes. But when I came back out, my car had been towed. I have never noticed the sign on the Carport’s building (which is not near the parallel spot I parked in). It was unexpected and extremely frustrating... especially since the Carport was CLOSED. I could understand towing during business hours as there aren’t many spots in the lot. But word of advice - please post better signage. Your 1 sign that is visible in that area is extremely misleading. Also, don’t be the jerk who tows during non business hours. There is absolutely NO reason for you to not allow people to park in those spaces (especially the ones that are right in the middle of yours and another business) during times that neither you or your customers need access to those spots.Congrats Carport - you lost my future business.

Ha
Review №13

BEST COFFEE SHOP EVER!!!For months now I always walk by this establishment on my way to work in the mornings. Today I finally stopped in and grabbed some cold brew. I have never been greeted so kindly! There were two workers there and they spoke to me like we have been friends for years. The cold brew is amazing and it came with a paper straw which I love! You can tell the coffee is high quality and they really put effort into their drinks and food. It is also less expensive than Starbucks and you get more coffee for what you pay. I would totally recommend this place to anyone! From here on I will be stopping there for my morning coffee before work. :)- Sincerely a Very Satisfied Customer

Ba
Review №14

To those disenfranchised by the closure of Lupa’s - this is a worthwhile replacement. Excellent coffee, good vibes, great music usually as well.

El
Review №15

Excellent drinks....delicious clean and great service every time!

Be
Review №16

Good selection and great location. I walked in on opening day (didnt realize it was their first day open) and found a great cup of coffee. Friendly service each time Ive gone in. Theres definitely areas where they could expand, but seeing as theyve just started, Im sure itll be ironed out eventually. Design also unique as well.

Ka
Review №17

Coffee was okay... the feeling of inside the coffee house though was really calming and I felt comfortable and relaxed

Em
Review №18

A pleasant environment for studying or chatting! The owner was in the shop and was so lovely and came and got our cups. He recommended the ’Brown Dog’ to me, a non coffee drinker, and it was a yummy experience! I loved everything about Carport, so looking forward to studying here in the future!

A
Review №19

I love this place! The coffee is high quality and tasty. The staff are welcoming and friendly. This place is always eco conscious. During normal times, they serve their coffee in ceramic cups for you to enjoy on the premises, so there’s no waste from your coffee trip! For COVID 19, they started using disposable cups and paper straws. My only complaint is that they aren’t open later for my 4:00 coffee runs on those tough days.

Se
Review №20

Overall this is a decent shop. It is very popular, and the coffee is high quality and about the same price for what you get at Starbucks. This coffee shop suffers from a few rather inexplicable drawbacks, however.The first thing that I noticed is that there are no posted hours visible nor even an open sign anywhere to be seen. This is problematic for two reasons: the first is that the windows are heavily tinted, and it can therefore be hard to know if they are open at all. The second is that their hours are very restricted. At the moment they appear to only be open from 7AM to 3PM (which as far as I can tell is only posted on their website). This presents a problem to new patrons such as myself, as I have walked by many times in the past thinking they are closed when they are in fact open, only to return later the next day thinking that they are open only to discover that they are in fact closed. Posting hours on the door or even an open sign would be really helpful for this business.Furthermore, it is disappointing that a coffee shop right across from the University would close so early. At 3PM most students havent even finished their classes, and by the time the majority of students have finished classes around 7 this coffee shop has been closed for 4 hours. This seems like a missed opportunity, especially since a study place is one of the main draws for other coffee shops in the area.

Bu
Review №21

Great coffee & friendly atmosphere. The price is good for the quality of coffee and service. I be itll be a must stop in BCS soon.

Gw
Review №22

The coffee is very smooth and yummy. I ordered a mocha latte with almond milk (they asked, which was appreciated). The staff is very friendly and chill, and the atmosphere is warm and comfortable. Good music selection, and again I cant stress how nice the staff is. Coffee is a tad pricey but for the amount of work that goes into it, I dont mind. Overall, great hang out and study spot.

Ji
Review №23

I frequent this place for iced coffee. I pulled into the same spot I do for coffee but ran into Fajita Petes for a pre-order takeout. I literally wasnt out of my truck 3 mins. before I turn around and my truck is being taken with my dinner in my hand. Carport Coffee and Excel Towing should be ashamed of themselves! That cost me $300 and both of you stalking that lot can go straight to....I HAD NO IDEA I WAS PARKING WRONG RIGHT ALONGSIDE PETES! DISGUSTING!

fa
Review №24

This is a top notch coffee place, yall made me fell in love coffee again this Afternoon. neat store! Great customer service treatment.

Ju
Review №25

Great coffee and atmosphere! Super cute baristas!

Ba
Review №26

This place is super cute and has parking spots. That already has quite a special appeal for Northgate. However, the food options are limited. No food was available before 8am. Coffee very much taste likes fancy Austin coffee shop (as expected!). Staff is super friendly (also reminds me of Austin coffee shop owners). It seems like a great place to study. Overall, it’s worth checking out, especially if ambiance is a draw for you.

Ab
Review №27

When I die use my ashes to fertilize the flower boxes out front. And make sure Griff moves the monstera, it’s not getting enough light. Oh and the coffee is great too.

Sa
Review №28

The staff knows their regular customers by name and always go above and beyond to make you feel welcome!

Ru
Review №29

Coffee wasn’t that good.Customer service was pretty good.Atmosphere is decent.

Ta
Review №30

Best quality coffee in town. I come here often for great espresso focused drinks and enjoyable atmosphere.

Jo
Review №31

The baristas (Ashley, Chris, Kevin) were so friendly and made my first visit extremely enjoyable. You can expect a very welcoming and clean atmosphere. This coffee shop is such a good addition to the town - would highly recommend a visit.

Em
Review №32

I love this place when I am in town visiting my parents. The coffee is great and the service is so friendly and welcoming! Also the muffins are amaze.

Te
Review №33

Fantastic. Everything about this place is exactly what I want to have in a coffee shop. Everyone is super nice, the coffee is amazing, the atmosphere is perfect, and they remember you when you come back in.If there was a way to rate higher than 5 stars, I would.

Yu
Review №34

Best coffee in town!

An
Review №35

Really friendly and charismatic employees, dedicated to bringing you the best caffeine deposit youve had in your life.Convenient for Northgate / students on North side of campus

Br
Review №36

Just Amazing coffee, no matter what you get

Ro
Review №37

Nice establishment and atmosphere and the staff is great, I just wish they used a different espresso because I didnt really enjoy this espresso blend. Hopefully a different blend or brand will be chosen in the future. Also, very limited parking.

Vi
Review №38

Best coffee hands down (near or on campus). I’ve ditched the Evans Starbucks line. Pretty loud in there though, even with sound cancelling headphones there is a lot of echo inside. Wish there was more indoor seating too!

Te
Review №39

Absolutely insane coffee vibes. outstanding

Ch
Review №40

Phenomenal coffee and fantastic baristas. On top of that, best blueberry muffins I’ve had in my life!

Ki
Review №41

Finally. Good small biz coffee. Yes.

SE
Review №42

Coffee was really good 👍

Sa
Review №43

Cheaper than starbucks for the most part, and local! Coffee is great and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.

Ji
Review №44

Lovely brand new coffee shop. High quality equipment and beans, amazing baristas, kind atmosphere. So glad Northgate has its own local coffee shop now!

Sy
Review №45

Best place for coffee in town! Great coffee and The Baristas are super friendly and knowledgable!

Re
Review №46

Amazing coffee top notch baristas and roast. Great customer hospitality, reminds me of my favourite spots in Perth and Melbourne ❤️❤️❤️ New coffee home away from home.

Ra
Review №47

Fantastic coffee and fantastic personnel makes it impossible to beat

Ro
Review №48

Great location if you park on northgate for your classes, the coffee is some of the best in town, and the service is outstanding! It was pouring rain the other day and my umbrella was broken, one of the Baristas there named Griffin let me borrow an umbrella for the day to stay dry! Thanks Griffin!

Ja
Review №49

Such a warm and friendly vibe, good coffee and very nice service!

Na
Review №50

Great real coffee, with a focus on the atmosphere and the qualities of what makes coffee. Great to have a place like this in College Station when all there used to be is Starbucks and Starbucks knock offs

Li
Review №51

Easily the best coffee spot in BCS. In all honesty, they might serve the best Latte ever!

Br
Review №52

Best coffee in College Station, great ambiance.

Ar
Review №53

Really quality coffee at an exceptionally convenient location. My only wish is that theyd stay open later

Ma
Review №54

Awesome, locally owned, great atmosphere. You gotta swing in for a cup of Jo 😁

Mi
Review №55

VERY friendly people and the coffee is great!

Ju
Review №56

Got an almond milk chai and it was great, the staff are nice.

En
Review №57

Single serve filter coffee lacked origin characteristics and was over extracted

Ka
Review №58

The bariatas here are super friendly, and the coffee is amazing!

Ry
Review №59

Probably one of the best and worst locations in College Station.

Ma
Review №60

Best spro in town.

Le
Review №61

Best coffee shop in College Station!

Gr
Review №62

The barista with the mustache is very chill.

Au
Review №63

What is this insane house coffee that need not be reformatted

Wi
Review №64

Amazing coffee with great service

Rh
Review №65

Excellent coffees + service

Fi
Review №66

Sick nasty

An
Review №67

Favorite place to get a cappuccino or cortado in town (always a BIT better when Chris or Griffin make them)

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:701 FM 60, College Station, TX 77840, United States
  • Site:https://caffeinatethepeople.com/
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7AM–3PM
  • Friday:7AM–3PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:7AM–3PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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