This was my 1st time to Blacksmith and I will definitely be back. The food was good. I ordered the Salmon Pesto Scramble and my sister ordered the bacon and egg n cheese biscuit. The biscuits are thick and crumbly textured. So of you like that type of biscuit thats what I recommend. It can be filling. The coffee was great! Pictures is caramel café latte and it was done to perfection. Even if you order a cup of black coffee the coffee is a good grade of bean to drink without anything extra!

Great place for breakfast. Good quality coffee - I really enjoyed their flat white. The plating is a little um, interesting, I was served BLT in an eclectic bowl but it tasted amazing. Great customer service too.

Their coffee is incredible. But you can read that in any review...heres the real secret about this place. BEST CROISSANT outside of Croissant Brioche.tbh all their food is really spectacular. biscuits are the classic. salmon/dill scramble is yummycant go wrong at blacksmith

Best biscuits in town!! It’s hard finding a breakfast spot with great coffee and breakfast but this place did not disappoint. Everything was delicious except their croissant. I’ve been back here several times and they are consisten with my taste buds.

The tacos were okay. The coffee was delicious!

Vietnamese stake sauce taste like korean Bulgoki style. Yammy!

Nice place for breakfast, or for good coffee any time actually. Free parking is very convenient and there are two patios (not huge, but sufficient) for dine-in. Take out is possible too.

Lovely little coffee shop. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great food menu and baked goods. Excellent coffee offerings with lots of decaf and alternative milk options.

Well run café with good coffee and fresh food. I had a BLT which came with a surprisingly tasty and light multigrain bread.

Blacksmith is a sweet spot to grab coffee in the Montrose area. The batistas are super friendly and the iced latte I ordered tasted fabulous! 10/10, I recommend this place, even without the indoor seating as of 1/1/20. Give it a try if you havent yet! ☕

Great coffee place that offers breakfast and lunch menu too. We had the blacksmith bowl and the vietnamese steak and eggs for lunch and it was a good portion! They also have a wode range of tea selection if coffee isnt your thing.Logistics: ample parking space at the back of their store. Currently not having any indoor service, you place your order through their backdoor, and you can sit on their patio. If youre maskless, you can order on their website / or call ahead and they can bring it up to you like curbside.

Great coffee. Had their Chi Latte and loved it as well.They are pretty hard on masks. So be aware and respectful when you come in.It was a sour experience for me. There were four of us, three of us had our drinks and were waiting for our fourth friend. We took our masks off to sip some delicious coffee and were asked to do so outside. Masks are STRICTLY enforced.Great products! Recommend for sure.

Outdoor seating with proper sun shielding, got to love it. Small but effective coffee menu, with a side of teas and some other items. Havent had food from here in years but the recent menu looks awesome. Worth your time to stop here.

Delicious breakfast. I had the steel cut oats with strawberries blueberries and mixed nuts. I also had the croissant with cheese, bacon and a fried egg on top. Yummy.

On today, I found hair in my food. They were nice to replace my order.

Great service from all the people here.Very kind, coffee is made beautifully with latte art. No pour over options. Great food at affordable prices. Good location and experience.

One of my favorite coffee shops in Houston. Excellent cortados, great food, and sells beans from Greenway roasters. Also I love the free drink when you buy a bag of beans!

The quality of food is outstanding and their prices reflect that. However, I ordered a biscuit and eggs over medium and I received a croissant with eggs over hard. The lady who brought us our food didn’t speak English so not much I could do unless I wanted to stand up and tell other employees but I wasn’t going to do that. The gentleman next to me also didn’t receive the correct food he had ordered.Service needs to improve. Probably won’t come back.

Breakfast was outstanding! If you go, you MUST try their biscuits. Believe me, I know what great biscuits are. Their biscuits are the closest thing to my grandmothers Ive ever had. That says more than you know.

Good food and pleasant cool vibe.

First time here and I have one word, basic.Had the steak and eggs and the enchiladas.Steak is not prepared fresh, basically a stew and is most likely precooked and frozen, side salad came undressed and not seasoned, wilted with browning ends; something that should NEVER be served to a customer. Eggs not seasoned and over cooked, Pate came in a plastic solo cup...? Are you serious? Although the dish was bland, the cook on the steak was not terrible.Chicken enchiladas were bland. Chicken not seasoned, eggs over cooked and not seasoned, however the sauce was the saving grace of this dish otherwise it would be a dry mess.Presentation of both dishes did not meet my expectations of a restaurant with such high ratings and regard.Not a good first impression, unfortunately.

Super good coffee! I got a vanilla oat latte.

Easily one of thr beat coffe shops in Houston. Rich, well balanced and strong espresso drinks. Excellent group of batistas. Lots of food option, all of which are fresh and tasteful. Plating could be optimized as sometimes the dishes are awkward to eat from (e.g BLT) or make the dish look incohesive (platter).

This is one of the best coffee houses I’ve been to anywhere. The best part is: the service is amazing. Everyone on staff is so friendly and extremely helpful. They literally make you feel as if you’re a special guest at their home.The coffee is delicious (I tried the drip medium roast). The Cortado breve hits the spot with the right level of creaminess and hints of sweetness from the beans themselves. They have a selection of beans and other items to purchase as well.The ambiance is chill, yet noisy enough to create an atmosphere where you can concentrate if that’s what you need or you can space out and day dream if that’s what you’re in the mood for ;).The food that I’ve tried is deliciously flavorful. The bowl has a mix of flavors and textures that keep delighting: hints of lime, spiciness from the steak, the umami from the mashed avocado, the fullness of the white cheese. All in all, you’ll keep eating and once you’re done, your taste buds will miss what you just had even though you’re actually too full to even move.There are plenty of seats indoors and outdoors. Definitely check this place out - hands down one of the best places to come chill at.

I LOVE Blacksmith coffee. I always order an Oat Milk Vanilla Latte, sometimes I order with 4 shots... super delicious and makes me happy. The food is so yummy too. My favorite is the Silver Platter Chilaquiles add Avocado, with the Enchiladas a close second. Another recent favorite is an iced Chai Tea with Oat Milk. Every time my twin sister comes to town I take her to Blacksmith several times. Her favorite is the Scratch Square Biscuits both sweet and savory options. One of my old school favorites, no long on the menu, is Kentucky Hot Brown.... Legendary. Recently they have added some new awesome sweet treats such as; sprinkle cookies, banana bread, maple pecan scones, coffee cake and more.

Nice little spot for coffee. Will try the food options next time. They are very responsible for keeping seating outside. There’s plenty of shade, even in the afternoon. Hopefully we will make some more progress with vaccinations in the next few weeks and the inside will open up again as other places are doing. The barista was super friendly. It’s a very nice chill spot. :)

Small, quaint, quiet, coffee shop settled on Westheimer. Many choices of coffee and tea drinks, with a large selection of delicious breakfast items on their menu. Definitely worth a try!

Favorite coffee shop in town. Great breakfasts, tea and coffee. Some of the best biscuits in town. I also love the salmon dill scramble on pumpernickel.

Blacksmith has the best food of any coffee shop I’ve ever visited. The hot breakfast items are all delicious and restaurant quality. Of course the bottomless drip and espresso drinks are fantastic as well. There is patio seating on site and parking in the back. Definitely recommend adding this into your weekend rotation!

This is one of the first coffee places I tried in Houston & I was so happy I chose this place. The coffee is phenomenal & the food is delicious!I have been there many times since & it never disappoints.Customer service is great. It can get hectic since they are pretty popular but the wait is worth it. The wait is never too much either.I have tried hot & iced coffee & both along with food are always impressive.

This is one cafe that has good drinks but just okay food.We ordered the Hot Cocoa and Vanilla Latte. They were nice. The temperature of the drinks was perfect to drink without burning your mouth, but if you like your drink hot, ask for extra hot.The Smoked Salmon Dill Scramble comes on a toast and makes the toast soggy. Itll be better to get the toast in the side. The Scratch Square Biscuit with cheddar, egg, and sausage was nothing to remember. The sausage was extra chewy and the biscuit was toasted in more than necessary amount of butter.That being said the atmosphere was very good as a cafe. There were a lot of people working on their laptops. Its a good place to grab a drink and work but I cant recommend it to grab a bite.

I told them I liked coffee flavored with COFFEE. Exactly what I got! ❤♥️❤

Quality coffee & tea drinks and delicious breakfast options. I highly recommend the dill scramble as it comes in salmon on top of pumpernickel bread. Inside the atmosphere is relaxed & inviting. The music was a touch too loud for my tastes, so I made my way outside. There are two outdoor seating areas which, unfortunately, are surrounded by busy streets, but the west side is a bit quieter.Ample parking & a bike share station on the adjacent corner for those brave enough to bike Houstons streets.

Blacksmith is definitely charming. Their coffee was just ok, but our food was good and the service was fast and friendly.

Great service and very covid conscious.

Great service and great good. I highly recommend the Vietnamese Steak & Eggs.

I enjoy a lot of coffee shops in Houston and this is definitely one of the best for coffee and food. The atmosphere is great too but often difficult to enjoy due to the immense popularity of the cafe. If you get a chance to come by non peak hours I would strongly recommend it!

Quirky cafe with nice atmosphere. Very nice coffee and good selection of food menu

This place is the REAL deal. Great espresso, and i’m an Italian barista. They make their own unsweetened almond milk and it’s the BEST macchiato i’ve ever been served. Baristas are friendly, atmosphere is unique. Don’t think twice. This is your place in Houston.

Great cafe! Lots of seating indoor and outdoor. Cool and hip! Lots of chatter, peeps on computers, etc. great vibe!The biscuits.... wow!!! Soooo good! The jam and crem fresh is to die for!!

Great great coffee. Blacksmith bowl was delicious. Travelled off my route to check it out because of some reviews online. Will visit when Im next over from the UK.

Dos taco were tasty. Would order again. The vietnamese steak and eggs, yum! The meat has a slight sweetness, good!

Really great food & coffee. It’s a pretty small place so it gets busy pretty quickly, but definitely worth the wait. You order your food at the counter and the staff brings it to your table. I tried the vanilla latte & the smoked salmon dill scramble, would recommend both!

Great coffee and tasty scratch biscuits! One big downside is the use of styrofoam for to-go drinks - I wish they would change this!

I grabbed a Croissant with egg, bacon and cheese, and the sugar cane latte.The sandwich was ok not great not bad, but the sugar cane latte was amazing. Its just the right sweetness. Really smooth and enjoyable. They cram a good amount of seating in a small area, and its surprisingly not too loud. The staff was generous and friendly. Im looking forward to trying some of the other coffees and teas.The price is reasonable and there is a good amount of parking, which in this area is a huge plus. Id mainly come here just to get some work done and enjoy a drink, but I am open to trying some of the more elaborate dishes.

Very nice place, comfy welcoming atmosphere. I got a regular latte and a croissant with cream fresh (?) and some sort of jam (I dont remember). The latte was very softly flavoured, I normally like darker ones but it was nicely balanced. The croissant was so flaky, soft, and warm. The latte art was my all time favourite part, the barista who made it is so talented. Would definitely recommend this to everyone.

Great place for have coffee and snacks.

Guatemalan pour over was yummy. Most notable: they served the coffee in an insulated carafe, accompanied by a ~6oz cup. I like how this “allowed me” to drink the coffee at my own pace.

Blacksmith is a nice place to go to for a quick bite and coffee during the morning or afternoon. However, it closes at 5 pm, so dont think of Blacksmith as a good nighttime spot. They have a free private parking lot which is a huge plus for the Montrose area. They also have outdoor patios if it gets too stuffy inside. They serve breakfast and lunch as well.We ordered the Latté ($4.00) and the Vietnamese Steak and Eggs ($15.00) on a Saturday afternoon. The place was packed, but we were able to find seating at the bar beside the cashier. The steak and eggs were good, but they really need to chill on the salt. The meal was served with a bun and small side salad, but I found it a bit overpriced at $15, especially since the meat was much too salty. We enjoyed the latté, it was creamy and they even did some latté art on it.Overall, Blacksmith is a nice little coffee shop. I like that they have their own free private parking lot, outdoor patios, and that they serve good coffee. However, it closes at 5 pm, so its not a place Id frequently go.

Delicious food and coffee! You have to get the biscuits!

Great place with good vibes.

The food was delicious and the coffee was really good. The environment was comfortable and somewhat calm. I would come to do my homework. Not enough outlets but still worth it. Probably my favorite coffee shop

Blacksmith is amazing. The temperature of the coffee is perfect and it tastes amazing. The staff is here is so nice and welcoming. There is minimal seating but you can meet new people when you share tables so thats a plus! They have their own parking which is always great to have.

Love this place! Great coffee, awesome chilaquiles, sweet people

Superior food and coffee! They elevate breakfast making it a fantastic stop for a leisurely morning on the porch, but offer carefully packed to-go options so you can enjoy a better breakfast on the go. I cannot say enough great things about Blacksmith and its chef Chris Shepherd, James Beard Award Winner. If youre in town looking for great local eats or just swinging past on your normal route, this is a gem not to miss!

I love visiting coffee shops, and I’ve had my eyes on Blacksmith for a while. I finally went this morning and I enjoyed my experience. I arrived around 9:30 and even though there was a line, it moved quickly. I ordered an iced americano and the silver platter chilaquiles. The chilaquiles were delicious; the chips were crunchy and the salsa verde tasted similar to my mom’s. I kinda wished they served the iced drinks in a glass instead of a plastic cup like they do their hot drinks but oh well. Next time, I’ll make sure to bring my glass cup. Although the place looks small, there’s plenty of seating to study. Plenty of parking too.

Can’t beat this ... the coffee is always legit; and the perfect food whatever you are in the mood for. And that biscuit with crème frâiche jam is perfect for any meal.

Always amazes me how out of town restaurants and even small diners trump over Corpus Christi

Blacksmith has expertly-prepared coffee, delicious food and a professional, friendly staff. Lots of outdoor seating. Solid Wifi. Been coming here for three+ years to buy my whole bean coffee and have no plans of slowing down. :)Im continually impressed by the staff. Just this morning, I absentmindedly carried my puppy into the store in the middle of an early-morning-global-pandemic-uncaffeinated brainfog. I ordered my coffee and the barista quickly finished the transaction. They then politely and clearly pointed out that they dont allow pups inside. I apologized and they were very gracious and understanding. The barista then offered a great, simple solution for any future early morning visits with my pup: order my coffee from the pickup window outside. Works for me! I remain a very happy, loyal customer and the shop can remain in compliance with sensible health regulations. Win-win situation. Overall, I was very impressed with how the staff calmly and cooly handled what couldve been a very awkward customer service encounter. Its positive experiences like that really make businesses stand out.

First time here. We were looking for a local coffee shop open on Christmas day. Coffee was excellent. I thanked them for working Christmas and they said they all volunteered.

Our first time here and we really enjoyed our Breakfast. The Biscuit, egg, and salmon absolutely perfect. Honey tasted like it came straight from honeycomb outside the back door..so fresh.The Biscuits.... OMG!ENOUGH SAID!

Okay, just a BLT and, well just a Ham and Brie Sammy... ho hum... NOT. Seriously done right sandwiches and great coffee. A definite return.

Excellent coffee, helpful, knowledgeable, and personable baristas.

Friendly baristas, fast service. Clean and a great place to work, read or meet friends.

Hipster coffee shop. good food. not cheap. pretty comprehensive covid protocols.

Great food, highly recommend!

I love this place. I will be bringing family next time. This place has a good design. If it wasnt far from my work I would come by more.

Very kind staff, and chilaquiles were delicious!

Coffee was great, staff not so much. 👎

Excellent coffee and breakfast. Their coffee and biscuit are a must try.

The coffee was really great as was the staff. Only thing was it was too small and we were unable to hangout. I will go back when I’m the area.

Right now it is to go only, or you can eat on the patio tables. I ordered the popular Vietnamese Steak and Eggs. So I wanted to wash my hands and use the bathroom and when I asked they said no. My food order came and it looked like a 1st graders lunch pack. Eggs were WAY over done and I had a few cubes of steak that was tough. Not nearly worth the price I paid. Probable not going back. It was my first time there so maybe it was just a bad day?

Very thoughtful staff. Their to go order process was fast and I was ordering for a family of four. The food was great, no complaints from the wife and kids. Definitely will come back in the future.

Came here to study on a Sunday. Overall a really great experience. Available plugs and free WiFi.Limited menu but food and drinks are wonderful. Would highly recommend the Vietnamese steak and eggs.Pretty busy around lunch time but table turnover was fast and didn’t have a problem finding a seat.Great seating space, tables for pairs and ample bar-like seating as well. Nice outdoor space along the road, but not too loud and covered.

Food was great and cool atmosphere.

Great coffee, food selection is basic, service is a bit slow....

I ordered something on their website. However, it was out of stock. The manager for very timely in providing feedback and helped me get the product from their supplier. Thank you again, Antoine Franklin!

I have driven by this place so many times without even a glance over because of how inconspicuous it is. I really liked the environment and the natural lighting. The cortado was very good and I would definitely go here again.

Nice little place. Great food. Fresh pastry. I wish I could try everything. It looks so tempting!

Great place coffee joint on Montrose with outdoor seating. Fresh local produce that consistently yield great food. Beware there are limited places to plug your laptop.

Had two days in Houston this week and were staying nearby. Decided this joint was the place to go for an early morning coffee and quick breakfast. Absolutely loved the croissant with ham cheese and egg. The wife loved the yougurt and granola. Coffees were exceptional. So good infact. Instead of finding somewhere else to go on he second morning in Houston, we just came back here and tried another coffee and different meals. Dill scramble with salmon was amazing. Well done dudes and dudettes, your joint rocks!

My favorite locally owned coffee shop. The Corrado and flat white are favorite drinks, and the silver platter chilaquiles cant be beat. The employees and fast and friendly. Great Montrose spot.

Great place to chat or get a little work done while enjoying great coffee!

The coffee is so good and the place is very nice.

I can’t believe this place is full but to pay 4$ for an orange juice and she gets the store jug to fill it. This is the cheap great value jug that’s 100% concentrate. I understand but for 4$ they can buy the whole galloon and it can be not from concentrate. I’m not asking for fresh orange juice which for the price they should provide. If it’s bought at the store at least let it be not from concentrate.

Good place for laptop work

Very delicious breakfast and coffee !!!!!

The chai latte and the donut could not have been better. Staff was v kind. Not too crowded. Nice Sunday treat after a long run.

Friendly service. Lots of outdoor patio space

I come here frequently and I really love this place. They have great food, great coffee, and really lovely service. I highly recommend.

Great spot. Friendly service, good coffee, surprisingly good food (scratch square biscuits and chilaquiles are delicious), indoor and outdoor seating, and easy ordering to-go. It can get crowded later in the morning on weekends, so you may want to arrive on the earlier side if youre looking to find a space and get some work done.

The food was delicious and though the line was long to order it actually moved quite fast and the actual wait for our food to come out was surprisingly short. Highly recommend the croissant (either kind) or the square biscuits with ham.

Great coffee shop, we came for breakfast and had a wonderful time. We ordered biscuits both with the sausage and the cream fraîche. We also had the dill scramble. Both were great, portions were on the smaller side. Staff was very friendly.

Really cool joint but 15 minute line is a drag

Really enjoyed the coffee! Unfortunately they only have almond milk as an alternative option, which made the menu tricky to navigate as someone with a nut allergy & lactose intolerance. Ended up going with a caramel latte with regular cows milk. Still tasted great and they’re doing a good job keeping people social distanced with the pandemic.

Very good. Had a café au lait. Tasty! Staff was friendly and masked. Would recommend!

Excellent coffee and service as always!

This place is great. Good coffee, good food, and I like the layout. Nice brick walls, tall ceilings, and dark tones which make it calm and relaxing. Definitely not a chain type of coffee shop...we need more coffee shops like this.

Very affordable prices with a nice atmosphere and good food. Im not normally a coffee drinker but I had a flat white and really enjoyed it. The biscuits are also really good. Price was very good, service was good, would definitely recommend.

I mean, the hype is correct.