As a masters student, I am on the hunt for good coffee shops to study. EQ Heights gets 5 stars because they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. This includes a variety of indoor seating: tables with chairs, loungers, sofas, etc. And outdoor seating includes a variety as well, with both covered and uncovered options. I sat at the bench on the outside deck and it was quite a vibe.Wifi worked well for me. I went on a weekday in early afternoon and it was busy but not crowded.EQ Heights also makes a really nice spot to enjoy lunch or have a social hour with friends. I ordered a hot sandwich and iced tea, and I thoroughly enjoyed both items.

Excellent coffee shop. Cozy, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, staff were friendly, drinks were good. Rooms inside make it feel more private. Most tables had plugs and wifi was free. Music was at an appropriate volume to be enjoyable but easily blocked out entirely with headphones. They get a lot of things right - go support this place. 5/5

I am always looking for the best coffee shop to study, read, meet up with friends, ect. I HAVE FOUND IT AT EQ!I come here embarrassingly often - I am here right now! This place is amazing. Its comfy, chill and feels like a home away from home.The cold brew or iced coconut black tea are my go-tos for drinks... AND THE FOOD!! I highly recommend the chicken salad sandwich, the turkey club or the HUGE hummus plate. Everything ive ever ordered has surpassed expectations.Definitely recommend giving this place a try - you wont be dissappointed!

Lovely little spot in the Heights. Very friendly staff, good snacks, plenty of outside seating and parking. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Dog-friendly too, which is a plus for dog owners and dog lovers. Good place to work or stop by on your weekend morning stroll. They also use bamboo straws for iced drinks which is interesting - better for the environment than plastic and works better than paper or cardboard!

We needed some caffeine and we were in the area so we dropped in and scored a five star frozen blended drink for my wife, I tasted it and concurred, my hot cappucino was just as good. Lots of cool art work on the walls, this coffee spot has a nice vibe. The barista was talented and friendly, well be back.

Yeah, its awesome. Great coffee, atmosphere nice people. A little New Orleans vibe and asymmetry. Love this place.

Could use some better WiFi speeds and we are back at 5 stars. Coffee is quite good. Great place to chill and do work. Really love that the owner is from where I’m from and brings that New Orleans flair. I recommend this place to friends often.

I have never been disappointed! The staff is so friendly! I come here for me time to relax and have a great coffee and sandwich and I feel like they know me now. If you want THAT neighborhood feel good place kinda vibes... Youll love it

Stopped by just for everything bars but looks so cozy and various spaces to work/study or catch up! Smells great the second you step in, only thing that was troublesome was parking! Will definitely bike there next time

Love this coffee shop! Very nice cappuccino, and surprisingly good food. The wrap around porch is especially nice when it’s nice outside.

Nice spot and great cold brew!

Really cool spot. The coffee is delicious. They also serve some food, teas, and beer. The inside is cute and has a lot of seating/tables. They have board games. The patio area was great and offered tables and lounge areas. They are also dog friendly.

Loved it the second time there as well. Happy to go back and plan on future visits. Had the chicken salad sandwich and a glass of wine this time as it was close to closing time and the grill was closed. Two thumbs up.

Best place in Houston. Ive been coming here since I have moved to Houston, about 3 years ago and it is always (!) not less than perfect. Professional and super friendly service, very clean, the food is delicious and fresh and the coffee is the best

This is the best local coffee shop. We come here every weekend for coffee or breakfast!

Im a local and this is a place where the young successful and hard working business owners and families come from all around the heights area. With a slightly higher price that your typical Starbucks youll find the drinks and snacks here to have a strong and unique taste with enough variety thats sure to satisfy any tastebuds.Parking is difficult. Wait in the lot for a few minutes until someone leaves.

The service is excellent. The server suggested a plum hibiscus tea that was delightful and I had a Turkey club sandwich all perfect for a lite meal and Networking meeting. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Great environment for conversation and getting some work done.

This is my new favorite cafe. I’m a recent transplant to Houston and always look for a cosy neighborhood cafe to hang in, and I found it! What a fabulous vibe in a fabulous neighborhood. Oh and the coffee is good. Looking forward to spending more time here.

Such a place to go to chill,do some reading,work on your computer,or simply a place to go to when you want a break from work. All the while you enjoy your drink,whether be an expresso,coffee,tea,beer and/or wine. As well as a delicious dessert/pastry. I would definitely recommend this place for everyone.

I would give EQ Heights 6 stars by far if I could! I have been going here for the past few years, and I can unquestionably say that this is THE best coffee shop in Houston. It has a very cozy atmosphere and its outdoor seating is super nice to sit in while watching Heights Blvd. or getting some work done. If you get too hot or cold, you can always go inside where you are bound to find some nook to sit in. The actual food and drink options they offer are very wide, and you can always find something you want in your price range. They offer good food that is actually affordable, especially compared to other coffee shops in the Montrose or Heights area. Of course the coffee is very nice too. I mostly get the tea though, and boy is is their tea amazing! I can tell they carefully selected their options, and I can tell by the wide range of teas they offer, which are all enjoyable, that tea was not just a second thought to them. They made a genuine effort to make a good tea selection, and I appreciate that. The tea also comes in a large pot for only $5. You also have the option of keeping the tea leaves they used to resteep another pot. It literally does not get any better than that. Like most coffee shops, there is art on the wall and I do not know if they specifically screen each work but they are all very nice. On a final note, the baristas and servers feel like actual people. You can talk to them and make real conversation with them while feeling that they care, not like they are just trying to sell you something extra. I honestly think this is my favorite part about this place, and along with the numerous other parts about EQ Heights make me always end up going here. It is THE place to go for a date, a hangout with friends, to do work, or to have a nice place to just sit and relax.

First time trying this spot and I was impressed! Customer service was impeccable, the Spinach Danish I was was really tasty and the coffee was made just right!

Cute coffee shop with plenty of seating inside and out. Great place to study or work with strong wifi and not too noisy.

One of my favorites! I used to live in the Heights and am now retuning back there. The staff is friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is perfect!

Staff was friendly and the baked goods were tasty. My only complaint is the flat white tasted bitter and a little burnt. Overall though...I would return.

Adorable coffee shop with great tea. I love their little dino toys all over the place.

Enjoyed our visit here. Had an iced latte and a Peppermint Leaves herbal tea. The staffers all were friendly and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. We sat on the front porch, which was comfortable and offered a really nice view of the neighborhood. The interior also seemed inviting and relxing. Great place to relax with tea or coffee. The baked food items looked appetizing, too. Also, like that it is dog-friendly--we dont have a dog, but it was fun to look at the dogs people brought up to the porch.We came on a Saturday afternoon, and parking was hard to find at first. After initially not seeing a space and circling around the builiding several times, I parked in to-go parking and bought beverages to go, but luckily on my way back to my car a different space opened up, so we were able to stay for a while.

I love Eq Heights! I been going on the weekends for fancy coffee since they added oatmilk to their offering and have found the employees to be quite friendly and very helpful.Today I said I was trying to reduce my sugar intake and they offered to do half Truvia and half sugar. They totally read my mind I just didnt want to ask for such a particular mix of sweetener but Im glad they offered.

Very nice. My wait was a little long, but the server gave me an extra complimentary tea. Good environment.

Wonderful place! I love the food, the coffee and the vibe! I have been a loyal customer since it opened... It is attended by the owner who is super nice and he always makes you feel welcomed!Im so thankful that this shop still managed to survive in the middle of the pandemic.I also appreciate other customers that understands that we are living in an extraordinary situation and they are gracious enough to keep coming back and ordering to go, seating for limited time and actually consuming etc to support the business!By far one of my fav spots in Houston :) they used to have live music including flamenco dancing which is a big plus for me!

Starting some bike and coffee reviews (for the casual or new bicyclists). Looking for 5 miles out from home - good coffee and back again. 5 miles starts around med center - nice easy ride here to EQ.First time here and was a great experience, laid back and friendly staff. Excellent latte and breakfast sandwich - fresh and well made. Great outdoor deck.

Saw this place when we were restoring power in the heights during the ice storm. My girlfriend and I love trying new and local coffee spots so I figured itd be a great place to take her as the reviews were quite good. Parking was a bit cramped but expected in this part of town. Once inside the staff seemed a bit on edge, maybe stressed. Still no excuse for the way we were TOLD to move the line to the other side in a raised voice with a rude tone. To top it off halfway through the line (which was slow) we were unceremoniously told that there would be no espresso drinks available. Id like to think this was a one off situation, as for me, theres way better spots in town with kinder staff

Iced lattes are yummy cool vibe..

Love this place but not enough parking.

Quaint little coffee spot built in an old house. There was live music the evening I went. Theres a small lot in front for parking, otherwise its all street parking. They have almond, coconut and soy dairy free options for creamer. I enjoyed the flat white with almond I ordered.

Their pecan coffee is fantastic!

Great place! The coffee was good, the staff was friendly, and the bathroom was extremely clean. The outside patio has plenty of room to social distance and outlets to plug a charger in

Nice place. Interior is very open yet homey. Great place to hang.

A pleasant little coffee bar to get some morning pep. Dutch Fika is right next door too so get some homemade bread to take home as well.

Raspberry latte was a new one for me. Not overpowering fruit flavor made it a huge win

My sandwich was literally half a sandwich. To top it off it was bland and stale. I dont recommend it.

PERFECT! NO, seriously, location is amazing, coffee & tea good and people are even better!! ..8/28/20, another great visit, take a look at breakfast with a Friend

Friendly staff. Great drinks.

Quaint little spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. This place fits well in the middle of the Heights with food options, coffee and beer. Lots of people were studying/working inside and enjoying the Sunday morning outside. It was busy and a I waited in a quick line before I could order a dirty chai latte. They informed me that they had 2 types of chais and I went with the concentrate with almond milk. They have a dog cookie jar right by the door which my dog appreciated too. **Dogs are allowed on the patio but not inside. Oh and the chai was really nice.

Awesome neighborhood spot for coffee drinks, sweets and limited but scrumptious food menu. Tiny rooms in this craftsman era cottage can get crowded especially when theres live music by Wylde Meade or other popular acts, but its a lovely, lively crowd. Share a tiny table with a stranger and youre sure to get an interesting conversation. Tiny complaint: wish they had some water without (too much) lemon.

Very laid back coffee shop with a variety of other offerings. Hanging on the walls in the homely atmosphere is artwork by various artists that is for sale as well.

I like this place, they have the best Texas pecan coffee.

I am not really a coffee drinker, but the atmosphere was a great place to study. Which is what most people were doing. They had a good set of options for coffee, teas, and snacks. Staff was super friendly and the place was comfortable with inside and outside seating.

I came here with my girlfriend on Saturday afternoon after reading some of the reviews and overall it was a terrible dining experience. I’m not sure how hard it is to make eggs and avocado sandwich but somehow with their incredible expertise they managed to mess that up. There was not even salt or pepper, no utensils or napkins, and the coffee tasted like instant coffee. Hospital food tastes better than this. For $20-$25 for such small portions and poor service, I’d highly reccomend you go elsewhere.The one positive thing was the atmosphere and WiFi; there were many people working there but most hadn’t even ordered anything which now I know why. 1/5.

Very nice coffee shop, Pastries and coffee are very good, neighborhood feel

Nice coffee shop - pleasant indoor and outdoor environment. Good selection of coffees and drinks.

This place has the friendliest staff. I called ahead to see if they were open. The man who answered was so friendly and let me know there is parking behind the building which helped a lot.Once I got there the staff was great. They were very polite and knowledgeable even offering samples of different teas when I was trying to decide.I went back in to buy a couple of waters. The barista told I could get filtered water for free. I politely told him I tried it and didn’t like the taste so he gave me the second water at no charge.The seating and atmosphere is very casual and inviting. I will definitely be going back here when I want a casual coffee place in the area.

I feel so happy when I enter this place and it’s a great place to study and it’s so quiet.Good location and the servers are so friendly

A great place to study, it does get busy so be sure to show up as early as possible to get a table. I love the coffee and their pastries!

Friendly staff and great coffee. Great place to study. Cozy and comfortable. Open through these times, luckily. Practicing social distancing and masking.

Quick service. Great Pecan coffee.

Still require masks to order. Please request it NOT require.

Good coffee, vegan options and a wonderful wrap around porch in the beautiful heights area.

Visited EQ for the first time today and the place is lovely. Good service and the Frappes were great for the hot weather. Recommend a visit if your in the area.

Staff was great. Parking was a problem.

Very nice atmosphere and coffee! Pre-COVID, I would have lived at a coffee shop this cool. Friendly staff, and lots of selection.

I never give 5 stars to first time visits. However that said, the coffee was great, nice and chill atmosphere. Quiet enough to have a conversation without yelling and noise of a Starbucks. I noticed they have a small area that can be closed off for meetings. Nice selection of pastries and snacks.Great drip coffee, didnt need to add sugar or cream. Great cold brew.

Cute spot with summer camp vibes. Enjoy their light fare outside on the wooden deck and bring your dog. It’s quiet enough to read a book, or have a good conversation.

It is great to find a wonderful place to have a delicious coffee in the company of your pets. Excellent service and everything was delicious

Great coffee and the baristas know what they are doing.

My vanilla almond latte was very good. The atmosphere is cozy, although the seating is limited. (There are quite a few college students with laptops and books taking up the space). Overall, a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Great, friendly place... come buy and check out the local art for sell!

Whats not to like? EQ Heghts has a great relaxing vibe, friendly staff and stellar drinks and snacks. Come for a cup of coffee, stay for the cozy ambiance.

Even if you have food allergies and weird dietary restrictions, EQ will take care of you! ☺️ Also, their coffees and teas are great, and their summer iced teas are AWESOME!

The service here is top-notch, especially for a small homey space. Youll love the soft seating and comfortable tone the place gives off. The drinks are also impressive. Amazing place for studying.

Everyone was so very kind and helpful. A friend told me about their King Cake Latte and it was wonderful! Angel was very friendly and personable. Fast, tasty, well priced, and local!

The place is cozy but I saw some people there -costumers- without COVID measures -masks- and no body did something, so I dont like that

Absolutely lovely place - really embodies the heights vibe. Has a very homey feel, with a nice patio, and plenty of outlets for charging. Great place to meet up with a couple friends or study.

Great coffee and pastry shop in the neighborhood. Very comfortably set up.

We love singing and playing at EQ! Great atmosphere! Always welcoming! Wonderful coffee and good food. We cant wait to be back again!

Coffee is good but the building and decor is looking *seriously* grubby and in need of a good clean. Staff are pleasant enough but definitely not delighted to see you.

One of my favorite coffee shops. Great atmosphere, very friendly & attentive staff, and best off all delicious coffee. Only place I know of that serves both frappes & kolaches :)

Sign on door said masks are required but no one was wearing a mask, except people that were working there. Even once done eating and drinking, customers didnt resume wearing masks, even after an extended period. Social distancing was a big problem at the self service copy/fax machine, as there was a table right next to it.

Yummy chai latte and always love a dog-friendly patio!

One of my favorite little coffee shops in the heights!

Our 1st time here. Well definitely be back. Plenty of room inside and outside. We brought our dogs. She even had free dog treats.

Coffee here is 🔥 top notch!EDIT: (I used to give this place 5 stars) Just ordered a pecan roast and it tasted like water. I sent it back and they were very nice and made regular roast for me. Also tasted like water! Im not trying to order 3 coffees Ill just deal with it but WTF. You are a coffee shop! I can make better coffee at home and it doesnt cost me $5

Good coffee and reasonably priced loved that its open fairly late as well. Great milk alternative options. The biscotti was a little stale but the coffee was delicious

I used to really love this place up until my last visit on Saturday.I get we live in a dog friendly city and people love their pets, there is a place for everything but in my coffee shop is not the place.As I sat and tried to enjoy my coffee and pastry a pet owner came in and the barista and service person behind the counter played with dog and never even washed their hands before they continued to fix another coffee order or serve some unsuspecting customer food! GROSS!I love pets but I don’t own a pet. and just because we think of our animals as people...they are still animals. Be warned because you never know where the unclean hands have been.

Love this coffee shop! The baristas always made my coffee at the right temperature. 😊

Great experience and coffee recommendation. Staff friendly and atmosphere was great to study and read in.

Great atmosphere, great coffee, great food.

Quiet and pleasant place to work, or sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee. Full service menu for breakfast lunch and dinner. They have live music on Thursdays and on weekends.The place has a positive vibe with great customer service to match!

Live this place. Great coffee and tea. Amazing patio that is dog friendly. Such a fantastic neighborhood coffee shop

An adorable cafe with great seating inside and out. A large menu, decent parking (more parking in the back), and tasty treats. Definetly worth checking out if you have the time.

Quiet, relaxing feel for a Sunday morning coffee. Flat white was solid, drip is also good. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating.They have some of the typical cafe snacks. Bathroom is clean and good. Parking is a little sparse but they do have some.

Delicious lattes and really nice outdoor seating area!

I love this little coffee shop and come here to work all the time. It has an unassuming vibe, plenty of power outlets and space to work, which can be hard to find in Heights coffee shops. Try their lattes and house-made veggie quiche - amazing!

Love the vibe, staff, and food here! Angel is the best! The vegan cinnamon roll is bomb!

Went to for the first time during all this Corona Madness—regardless of this “new normal” it was business as usual for them, they were upbeat, quick, and made a damn fine cappuccino. Best I’ve had in a long time.

House blend was a little watered down for my taste, but it was still good. Ill just get something stronger next time. I liked the place.

Excellent little coffee house.

This is one of my favorite places and I really appreciate that the staff are trying to stay healthy while also protecting their patrons. BUT I think the staff need to also consider proper ways to use PPE. I had one staff member open my bottle of Topo Chico with their gloves hand placed all the way to the top where I will be drinking. And then he proceeded to use the same gloves hand to place the lid on my coffee. I believe the use of gloves actually makes it worse and it’s better NOT to use them so you can feel your hands if they are dirty. I even saw one of the staff cleaning the tables with his gloves on and wasn’t sure if he took those off when he went back inside. I would be happier if they didn’t wear the gloves and just washed their hands!!

Friendly and fun atmosphere

Chill place to work/study. I ordered a pot of tea for less than $5. They have lots of tables inside and on their large patio. Patio is pet friendly.

Great coffee and yummy pastries