I love it here! Small but spacious, only issue is parking on busier days 🥲 but I love the guys & gals working behind the register

Coffee was really good. Had a danish as well. Quiet. Very polite cashier/server/manager.

I don’t know… I like the coffee, but the place looks like an abandoned house. 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️The barista is amazing, the other staff members are ok ….

Really friendly baristas with great outdoor seating! The coffee wasn’t my or my sister’s favorite, but I’d be willing to try something else from there

Antidotes coffee RULES head and shoulders above the larger national coffee chains. Such flavorful, robust varieties of whole beans that the barista will grind for you upon request. Cannot recommend this little independent coffee shop more. I do not drink alcohol, but it seems they have a fab selection of beer and wine, too. And the friendly customer service cannot be beat.

They make a mean cup of coffee and have something for everyone. I love this place and the people that work there are very helpful and willing to make one off special drinks for you too!

Going to this place for years but reaching a point of disappointment. Are youll cup shrinking or something. Cup sizes becoming smaller day by day.

Always get a drip to judge a place and this is good. There is a small food truck on the lot, will have to try it next time.

This is my go to coffee shop. I love their laid-back vibe and their cold brew is one of my favorites.It can be tough getting a spot inside, but they have a nice shaded outside area.

This cafe is a great place to get work done, chill, and decompress. If you are looking for a cafe or coffee shop that you need to focus but also don’t want to be around a lot of people come here. Agora was my go to place but it’s always packed. Antidote has comfy couches to do some journaling at, or tables where you can blog or edit videos. As a creative consultant it’s nice when I find spots that serve multiple purposes. They do practice social distancing so face mask are required. Their pastries are on point (oatmeal cookie & cheese croissant).

I didn’t know it was cashless payments only, I didn’t have my card so the barista paid for it for me which was really nice. 🥺 overall, the coffee was OK. it wasn’t the best as if I need to go back there but it wasn’t that bad and it was tinier than I expected in there but spacious and Parking is an issue. The coffee for me 8/10, The environment was a 10/10, parking 6/10.

It’s my first time here, but it definitely not the last. This is the best coffee I’ve ever had in my life. I got the lavender honey iced latte and its amazing!!! The atmosphere here is so cozy and a perfect place to work/read. The baristas are also super friendly! 10/10.

Cute spot for studying and refreshments. Nice patio space. Its on the smaller size, so seating could be an issue during busier hours. Recommended if in the area.

REVIEW COMING SOON

Forgot my card and just had cash the barista paid for it. would give it higher stars if i could!

Used to love going here in the evenings to do some work. Vintage decor inside is nice despite the small-ish space. Coffee was okay. Felt like a nice quiet neighborhood coffee shop and was very homey.Unfortunately it’s no longer a good place to try to do any work or studying since wifi is only available 1h at a time and is slow if you can connect at all.Unfortunately seems like management is so greedy / paranoid of people leaching their WiFi and space that they’ve created a bad experience for people who would otherwise spend a lot of money there.Creating good ambiance and a pleasant and useful atmosphere for people will make them way more money in the long run than going after every nickel and dime. Unfortunately seems to just be their philosophy given other reviews about being harassed to make purchases quickly.

Great place to study! This is my go to place when I can’t study at home. I love their cajeta coffee

Love the outdoor seating area. The drink I had order was not all that great but will definitely try again soon

Keeping Our HVAC world clean, 1 unit at a time. #HVAC TRAPPERSpecial thanks to Ms.Stacey and Ms.Dawn for the refreshing beverage and scrumptious cookie😋

I remember when I was a little boy and used to get my haircut here before it was Antidote. Love these guys. Thanks again for the water, food, and good conversation John!

Came here last week,and ordered a vanilla latte and a coffee for my sister. I use to love this place but it seems it has gone downhill. The lady was a little rude and the latte tasted terrible. Never coming back that’s for sure.

The colorful patio will make your day cheerful! It was definitely my favorite place to sit! The Chai Latte I ordered was absolutely delicious!

Love the atmosphere and outdoor patio area and of course the coffee. Iced dirty chai.

Loved the atmosphere, the drinks, and the service! I will say, though, if you enjoy logging into your Spotify or listening to music through Youtube while you work, a few sites are restricted. It took me a minute to get into a good work flow. Something minor, but I know some folx really need that to be productive. Hope this helps!

The coffee is great, most of the baristas are fabulous, but the manager is horribly rude, very angry all the time, and just downright scary. She yells at customers for no good reason, she talks down to her employees, she throws things, slams equipment around, and she makes people uncomfortable coming in. Ive been coming here for years, ordering lots of coffee and tipping generously, but with all the new coffee shops out there, I wont be back. Congrats, management, you chased away a lifetime customer.

Good tasting espresso and some unique flavors to try from. I had their cajeta latte and let me tell you it was so delicious I couldnt put it down. I am a huge fan of goats milk and cheese and this latte blew my mind. One of the best and unique coffee flavors I have had in a while, I would drive all the way back down here just to drink another one. We also tried their mocha Raspberry, which my boyfriend really likes, and their chai. Everything was great quality and great tasting.

I love this place. I was in Houston for an extended stay and this was the absolute perfect place to sit relax, journal. The coffee is great and it exudes warmth.

Good service. Decent espresso

Such a wonderful spot with super friendly staff! Comfortable atmosphere and greet coffee.

This is my favorite spot for coffee in town. But Its disappointing to read folks also noticing that the baristas are a bit rude. It’s kinda inconvenient you can’t take cash either. It’s a business. Hope to see new morning crew soon!

Service and the drinks were fantastic. Loved that they had kombucha on tap, too. Ample outdoor seating was very nice.

I like Antidote - everyone is friendly here, the coffee is good, music is nice, very laid back vibe. Two points I wish were better though: wifi and seating. I don’t understand why Black Hole and Antidote only allow one hour of wifi, and you need to keep your receipt to access it which they do not tell you when purchasing your coffee (and if there’s a sign it’s not easily visible). And there isn’t a ton of seating for doing work alone. The couches are nice if you come with a couple friends but I wish there were at least one or two more two-top tables, or that the outside two-tops were better covered from the Houston sun. Other than those two things the coffee is great and a good spot to visit either for takeout or just to hang with friends rather than work.

My favorite drip coffee in Houston. The baristas are also super nice and friendly.

Cool local coffee shop with great coffee and friendly staff!

Great place for good coffee and wifi was awesome in servicing for my use. Very friendly staff!

Nice and cozy coffee spot! We were able to park right on the side street across from it. Got the Cajeta latte and bottomless coffee. Cajeta really tastes like goat’s milk/cheese (I’m really sensitive to goat milk product so it really stands out to me). Lots of people studying / reading with relaxing music.

One of the places I miss the most about Houston. Amazing coffee and atmosphere. I never had a cold brew as good as Antidote’s, and I probably never will, again...

Once a week,after they get their coffee delivery, I buy my wifes preferred bean, a lb of Chiapas, four years now. Covid conscious and always, welcoming, the baristas take care of me and the purchase gets me a free pour for the road.

Great place. Perfect for working, relaxing, or hanging out with friends. The staff is fantastic. If youve never been, they make sure you feel comfortable and know how everything works. Theyll even recommend their favorite concoctions... like a rose vanilla almond milk latte. You should try it. Parking is limited in the lot, but you can park on 8th street. Oh, and did I say vegan cinnamon rolls!?!?

Personable barista and low-key atmosphere. I loved the Cajeta latte with almond milk! They also have a nice selection of vegan/non-vegan baked goods and pantry essentials which is cool.

Absolutely one of the staples of the Houston experience! The patio is a great place to sip a cajeta latte! There are occasionally food trucks in the parking lot, and I am happier every time I visit!

Really like this shop..

Rude service, especially if you dont tip them. Trying to avoid them as much as possible.

To the owners/management: Please allow patrons back on WiFi for the outdoor seating. Thanks! I love this place, my dad loves their coffees and I love their loose leaf teas and the vibe is just fab. There’s plenty of seating outside and fans to keep you cool! So still giving it 5 stars. Just wish they had WiFi even though their inside is closed right now.

RUDE SERVICE! Customer experience obviously doesn’t matter to them since the barista engaged in talking about us while we were standing right there. Please take your money to another shop who actually takes care of you.

Very cool, quiet spot to grab a coffee and a beer. The staff here knows what theyre talking about and The service was top notch and the Cortado here is one of the best in Houston. Had to get some concentrated coffee to go!

The male Barista is rude.

Amazing

Coffee was alright. One star because of the service. I understand places have their own COVID guidelines and we’re all working to be safe. Here you have to wear your mask while seated and when not ACTIVELY drinking or eating. Sip, mask, sip, mask. Personally, that’s uncomfortable for me when I’m trying to enjoy my coffee. Expectations were set upfront, but with the explanation I still thought I’d be able to drink my coffee while seated as normal and then put my mask on after I finished my cup. As I am sipping my drink off and on and working on homework, one of the workers rudely comes up to tell me to put my mask on. I clarified that I was drinking and she continued to say that when I finish my sip, I must put my mask back on or I could sit outside if the rules are too strict inside. So we left lol that’s excessive!

Always came here for the Cajeta latte, which was funky and delicious. Ample seating with a great garden area and plenty of room indoors. However, dont expect miracles with traditional coffee staples; I ordered a flat white and came out disappointed. The milk was too hot, and the espresso wasnt dialed in adequately, leading to a bitter beverage. For a coffee shop in such a competitive location, Id really expect a better experience from such a staple beverage. It leaves a sour taste in my mouth to give out a simply okay review, as service has always been great here and Ive had a few enjoyable drinks. Hopefully my next venture over will encourage me to update my score.

I got a latte with rose, loved it! Very nice costumer service too

Great local coffee and the barristas are friendly.

I didnt get a coffee since it was late at night, but the Pacific Mint tea was good. I love the ambience and decor of the shop. We sat outside and it was quite chill. The limited parking stinks.

Cute local coffee shop with eclectic stylings. Good coffee and easy to find.

Awesome atmosphere with outstanding staff and delicious coffee.

We started to come here for breakfast on Saturdays and my kids love it. Family friendly place with good coffee for me.

Do not recommend. Corrupt manager Stacy and bullying co-owner Miriam really dampen the spirit of the place. I’m sorry to say this is not a ‘safe place’ for their workers or customers. It’s a place where these two individuals continually create more bad karma for themselves by not treating others the way they would like to be treated. The other co owners are kind but only involved when they need coffee and will show up at any time to have the baristas step aside while they take over the machine for their own use. I would like to see the place managed by a more kind and caring person who is actually concerned about the well being of the workers. Instead of hiring a gang of individuals who constantly feel like they are walking on eggshells. Miriam comes across as very abrasive so it’s curious as to why she would be interested in interacting with people as a career choice.

I hang here most mornings, have my coffee and get ready for my day. Not usually here at night but others are. They serve wine and beer. Very much a local hang with plenty of outdoor seating.

Favorite coffee shop in the area

Nice and quaint little spot.

Delicious coffee and super friendly staff. Thanks!!

Love this place every time. The cajeta latte hot or cold is my fave. Not taking cash now for covid fyi.

There was a young man at the front who was really nasty to me. I was not aware of the outdoor seating on the side of the coffee shop and I was looking for a outlet to charge my laptop. So I asked him where chargers where located and he pointed to the surrounding areas of the spot so I thought that it was okay to charge my laptop from the inside although I was going to sit outside and relax while it charged.. he proceeded to come over to me and speak to me very nasty and told me I could leave and i don’t need to be here if I was going to argue with him. I was never arguing i just never been here and didn’t know there was a side patio. Very rude and unprofessional and to say the least I don’t feel welcomed here so I probably won’t ever come back if he’s there.

A nice hideaway coffee joint. Outside and indoor seating. Free internet. Inside seating area was a bit small but outlets were readily available. Music was a bit loud. Staff didnt seem knowledgeable about menu but the Chai latte was pretty good. Flat coffee selections were organic but not impressive. Clean restroom.

The food was amazing. Ill return with my coworkers. Feels similar to a cafe in Chicago I liked.

I come here all the time and Melvin is always really nice, made me a delicious almond milk latte. Would give 10 stars if I could. Very professional and kind. This cafe has strict rules to protect the employees and customers from Covid-19, so there is no inside seating but its for everyones protection. The only cafe I feel safe at, at the moment.

Interesting indoor and outdoor setup, completely different vibe. Coldbrew is a must.

Cute place, great coffee.Chai lattes are my favorite ❤️

Excellent coffee. Friendly and knowledgeable barristas.

Great place. Small neighborhood coffee shop. They also offer pastries and brews and other products from small local shops.

Stopped by here after dinner. Staff member was nice and good. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy. The seating outside was okay. Parking kinda sucks because the parking lot is small, but the nearby side street was usable.

Great coffee, great atmosphere. Keep it up, youre a bright spot in the times of covid-19

Favourite coffee shop in town. Coffee is amazing, staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is great. Cute indoor set-up with tables, benches, and some couches. Lots of outdoor seating space and open late. If youre lucky, you might catch a food truck outside. Free parking available as well.

Cute coffee shop in the Heights. The staff is always really friendly, the coffee always delicious and I can rarely resist the huge cinnamon rolls. I run my company out of my house so having a cozy neighborhood place to work outside the home is really nice.

All of my reviews are based on the atmosphere of the coffeeshop, my experience with the staff, and the cortado which is primarily ranked by taste but Ill give points for presentation as well. That being said, Antidote has a nice atmosphere, a big window for natural light, and sort of old, jazz music that I liked. These are probably the only good things I can say about the place. The service was plain, neither exceptional nor disappointing. What was disappointing was the cortado. The drink smelled like something that had been severely burned, and lacked any semblance of coffee, which some may argue is the best part. In addition, the coffee itself was remarkably bitter with a similarly burnt taste. To top it off, it had a plain presentation so there were no bonus points there. Overall, I would not come here again unless someone told me that some other drink was amazing.

Friendly, cute, tasty but cold, 1 hour internet and street parking. Number of nice tables and comfy sofas with power plugs for working, but only 1 hr internet per purchase, code from rect required to login. Most parking spots are marked for each business, so it leaves two spot for the coffee shop, but there is neighborhood street parking on side roads. Pack your puffer on a cold day, no heat here. good drinks and friendly staff.

Good coffee, nice garden on the side, occasional food trucks.

I love my coffee.

Loved it great coffee and great pricing

I love this place, excellent food & service. I will be back with my relatives. It has a great interior.

Enjoyable patio area for these social distant times. Drinks were tastee

Cinnamon bunn was so tasty.

Great service. Nice place to go to and very quaint.

Good prices. The taco stand that is there sometimes is great as well.

One of my favorite chill out spots.

Delicious desserts and coffee, fast service, helpful staff. Will definitely come back here again.

In my opinion, the coffee is a little expensive, but probably on par with the other coffee shops that serve fancy ish drinks. I have always gotten a good, tasty and bold cup of coffee there, though. I wish they had more parking available in the lot they share with the Art Institute.

Cool outside patio and great coffee.

Average coffee - cool place

Best beer ever, staff recommended, aged in bourbon barrels, creamy, dark strong, sweet flavor.Small parking lot.

Staff is always nice even when they have a full house. Ive had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back. The bill was appropriate for the quality. Menu is like a cafe in Boston I loved.

This is a cute coffeeshop thats open late. I visited this store as part of a Wheres Waldo search for local businesses. It is located in a small strip mall with a shared parking lot. There is some protected outdoor seating. The staff is cordial. There are baked goods in addition to the coffee options. I plan to visit again.

Laidback coffee shop with some great coffee. The food selection is limited but sometimes there is a food truck parked up front. They have a nice patio and there is always available parking. I like Antidote as a place to hangout and catch up with friends rather than a place to try and be productive/work.

Service is always timely even when they have a full house. I will be bringing friends next time.

Cool little coffee shop; good coffee, great atmosphere!

I love the coffee, I love the decor, I love the the heavy work-while-you drink vibe. I love the selection of tea. I wish they had a larger selection of food -- I am a giant fan of the quiche, but the sandwiches are so heavy. The other option is sugar/starch. However, they have a good selection of vegan and vegetarian food. Also the owners are incredible people who give back to the Houston community, and support the schools and the literary arts.

Good vibe, don’t really explore the Houston area too much, but this is a really solid shop. Solid drip coffee, with a bright, acidic roast. Not too sure how the drip plays with cream or sugar, as I don’t drink my coffee that way. Overall really solid shop, great prices, and great coffee.

I was there for a late night coffee and when I told the team I was new in Houston they prepared a list for me of where to go for food, fun, drinks etc! Amazing! A very good vibe and amazing people. The coffee was good too!

Coffee is great every time.

I love this place. Wonderful coffee and pastries. I love the barista is friendly and he speaks Spanish.