Stopped by before hitting the road back to Dallas for a quick bite. Wasnt a long wait, staff was friendly. I came here specifically for the crepe and it was good .

This place is amazing! Their croissants are perfectly flaky and delicate. My cappuccino was delicious. We also had a chocolate cake that was to die for! All of the staff were super friendly and welcoming also. Highly recommend!!

Absolutely in love with the chocolate croissant! This place has a very clean, modern and cool vibe. The staff is very welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food is amazing. Everything tastes so fresh. The croissant was the most flakey and crispy pastry. Soooo good. If you’re in the area I highly recommend Merchant!

This is a nice and airy cafe offering light bites, salads, sandwiches, coffees and chocolates.Service was fine.

Great service. Very friendly staff. Food was great. Coffee was great as well. Highly recommend this restaurant

Nice modern bistro/cafe. The coffee was delicious! Beautiful interior design, friendly staff and good prices.

Great, efficient (fast!) staff and delicious coffees and tasty treats. Great location too with plenty of parking. Always a nice happy crowd inside too.

I highly recommend this place for breakfast. The croissant sandwiches are amazing. Always fresh and just the right size. Lots of espresso drink options that are great tasting and suitable portion sizes. The staff is consistently friendly and puts the customer first—a hidden gem in the Houston area.

The service was great! we were greeted with smiles all around. and the owner was friendly and chatted with us for a bit. The food was so good. I ordered the açaí and coconut bowl and it was delicious. The place was also super aesthetically pleasing. Will be back when I’m in town again.

Service: 5Food: 5Ambiance: 5Cant really go wrong here. :)

Scrumptious food and great interior design. Very clean, modern, and has good vibes. Cappuccino was frothy and delicious and the savory crepes were a delight. Definitely a repeat location for me!

Very friendly staff, ordered chicken salad sandwich on croissant. Chicken salad was dry and lacked flavor. Also it didnt come with lettuce and tomato 😕. For the price of 12... overall cute place though.

I think I found my new fave breakfast place! We ordered a Turkey and Fig Almond Flour Crepe, Fig-ama-jig Croissant Sandwich, Green Tea Matcha Latte, Dirty Chai, Almond Croissant, and 2 bon bons to go (Pecan Pie and Honey Lavender). Everything tasted AMAZING! The fig jam is the perfect sweetness to go with the goat cheese in both meals. I loved the dressing on the greens that came on the side. The dirty chai tasted almost like a pumpkin spice latte 😋 Almond croissant had the perfect amount of filling and was not too sweet. You must try the chocolates! They were $2.50 each for a bite size but a good chocolate fix. Definitely going back for more everything!

Service was very good. Their Coconut & acai bowl was amazing, probably the best Ive had. We also had their crepes. Their green eggs and ham was good, but probably needs to be a little more saucy.

Merchant coffee. Crepes. Grapes !My mother wanted coffee not (starbucks)In a Sunday afternoon today it was hard to find in the galleria area 😪 kolache factory closed at 2pm and the nearest dine-in was Merchant!We are amazed! Pumpkin chai latte, aromatic americano, Nutella banana and strawberry crepe and ahhhhh the Buen Giorno croissant!This is by far my favorite place ❤I will come here often and I just had to leave a review ! Please come here. The personal here are genuine and gave me the idea of pumpkin to the laté perfect for the month and weather!

Great coffee and a delicious, healthy selection of breakfast meals.

Solid coffee shop with a good bakery and diverse menu of crepes. Plenty of parking and a nice ambiance that’s right at home in the galleria. I liked how bright and cheery the place felt, and their chocolate chip cookies are ridiculously delicious. While it may not be the best coffee in town it’s a pretty fantastic cafe.

This cafe has AMAZING food and TOP-KNOTCH coffee (illy brand!). The workers are amazing and super attentive! Also their chocolate truffle and bon bons make as great gifts for anyone! I highly recommend their sandwiches and salads (can never go wrong!) if you are on a health kick. The kitchen does close 30 minutes prior to closure of the restaurant; so, I always make sure to call and place my order unlike some people.Shout to Elias, Hai, and Shelby for making excellent coffee for me today!

This coffee shop is great. The staff is super nice and friendly, they serve Illy coffee which is amazing. And the food is bomb....try the Cuban

SO GOOD!! I’m from the east coast visiting Houston for a night and decided to stop by this cafe down the road from my hotel. The Acai + Coconut Chia bowl was DELICIOUS!!! They were also incredibly helpful at the counter/cashier which I very much appreciated since I am not a local. I also had an iced almond milk latte with flavoring which was also very delicious. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Service was quick too. Get the Acai bowl :D I want another one.

So much elegant simplicity mixed with a delicious cup of coffee!Need to get work done? Check.Need to slow down and enjoy the day? CheckNeed to have good conversation? CheckThe open window format allowing a multitude of natural light in with the bright interior invokes an amazing atmosphere for deep though and simultaneous relaxation.High recommend.My name is Dr. Hugh and I approve this message.

I had a Turkey & Fig crepe... I was very skeptical about the goat cheese because Ive never tried it before, but the lovely cashier told me its tanginess really complemented the fig nicely, so I decided to give it a try. I also ordered an enormous chocolate chip cookie, & a small sugar free vanilla latte. She asked me if I would like the cookie warmed up, & if I wanted it before, or with, my meal. When she brought out the crepe she told me if I didnt like it that she would have it remade for me with another cheese... it did NOT go back! It was delicious & I was so grateful she suggested I try it! The coffee was delicious, & that cookie was devoured! Great service, great coffee, food, & desserts!Will definitely be back!

Excellent croissant and crepes for breakfast and lunch.

During the 2021 Winter storm the staff was amazing and welcoming. Weve had no power and water for 2 days. It was nice to have a warm drink and hot food. Very clean facility and bathrooms.

Friendly barista great atmosphere, good food great coffee

Very nice people and very warm environment. Recommend for sure.

I visited Merchant for the first time after reading all these great reviews but I left feeling bummed. I ordered my coffee but the guy at the cash register was blah... not very enthusiastic, not very helpful... I just got a vibe that I needed to hurry up and order. I ordered a large cappuccino and he asked if it was to go or to have it there. I said to have it there... and part of me was excited to get my drink in a coffee mug--especially after seeing all these pretty coffee mug pictures on a few review sites. Well, this really nice guy came to bring me my drink... in a to-go cup. I was turned off by it and told the guy that brought me the drink and he said that the large drinks come in to-go cups. Why didnt the first guy tell me that? I then ordered a chocolate chip cookie, It was really good but not warm. Apparently they can warm it up for you? I was not asked and as good as it tasted, I couldnt help but think that it was just way too cold.My friend then showed up, ordered and as she sat down, she said... I ordered something but the guy in the cash register wasnt very helpful. I just ordered the first thing I saw because I felt rushed.I thought I was being picky with my feelings about this place (and that guy) but my friend noticed it too.Anyway. Can your staff just be a little friendlier? Ask us: Is it your first time here? Upsell. Tell us what people like, whats popular... give us suggestions. Ask if we want the cookie warmed up, etc. Tell us that the large size doesnt come in a mug... just some communication would be nice.Nice place but was turned off by that dude. I took a picture of my cookie but not the cappuccino... it just didnt look picture ready in a to-go cup. :-/

One of the best HTOWN coffee shops Ive found. Incredible coffee, cakes galore, and some of the best cookies ever.

This is my new favorite coffee shop after work to get some school stuff done. The coffee is amazing, food is great, and baristas are soo nice. Alyssa usually helps me and shes really cool.

New minimalist European coffee, crepes, and bubbly cafe in the same Post Oak Plaza that houses Pinto Ranch, Massraffs, and Berryhill Tamales & Tacos.Pros: illy brand coffee, wifi, table, counter and community space, chickory lattes, beer/wine, and a limited French Cafe style entre and sweets menu.Cons: obvious growing pains as several menu items, and drink choices were not available, only two vegan friendly menu options, loud EDM/BPM music -- but was finally taken down a notch to a cool world/euro vibe playlist. Stark and bright and lacks the charm of its NOLA counterpart. Not cheap, $4 for a large drip coffee. A French Cafe that has NO French press, huh? The brew option was on the initial menu but since removed.

Very nice and a beautiful place. I am not a chocolate fan...but just loved the chocolates there. So fresh and so light.A definite five star spot.

Great sandwiches! Highly recommend.

Update: I dont really know what happened to this place. I came and no one knew what a cortado was, but they said theyd make it, they just had to remember how. I was then given a mug of coffee flavored milk. They used to have a house special cortado that was fun and festive. It had a splash of simple syrup and cinnamon and it was one of my favorite, unique cortados. The baristas were conversational and talked about their drinks and the twists they put on them. All that is gone. I am so disappointed.

So far everything Ive tried has been good quality.Keep the good job!

Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies were phenomenal! Get them warmed up!

How this place isn’t way more busy and talked about is beyond me. First, amazing croissant breakfast sandwiches and power bowls and coffee. Second, great prices (go to Adair to get this level of taste and quality and you’ll pay 20% more) ... let’s hope they don’t raise prices. Third, great service. Will be back

Honestly just got a chocolate chip cookie but that is all you need to get! Its 4 oz of warm, chocolatey goodness. Staff was friendly. Nice vibe inside.

Nice little Coffee Bar and Cafe. Seating is limited, but is a neat place for a two or three person meeting or to meet up with Friends. Food is good and comes at a decent price

It’s a good, well designed place. But didn’t like the drink much, had a matcha latte. Didn’t have enough strong flavour and a bit too sweet compared to other similar places. I doubt I will return, but kudos to them for playing tennis channel!

I love having such a cute little cafe near my house. The staff are so kind and will take great care of you. The food is fresh and tastes so good. I never finish bc the portions are big. The sweets are so moist and delicious. My favorite is the strawberry cake. I also get the matcha green tea with almond milk. Sooo good!!

A nice little place for coffee and sweets.I enjoyed their green tea latte with a couple of craft chocolates.The interior is clean and well lit with a lot of natural light. They also have a cake menu for special occasions. A large variety of craft chocolates.They also have a few tables for outside seating.

Not to expensive, great coffe and bo waiting in line that seem to never end like at Starbucks, this is why I prefer a local business, a family business as suppose to a franchise business, much more care.

Great food and amazing people. I enjoyed my Cortado and, as a coffee fanatic, I am impressed. This is what coffee is supposed to be. The illy taste resonates and stays silky, unlike Starbucks burnt beans and nasty aftertaste. Im glad I arrived in the nick of time as their kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing, like any other fine establishment.I ordered a crepe with French ham, runny eggs, bacon, and spinach to keep my heart from exploding. The food was phenomenal and stuffed with love. The ingredients are fresh as if I traveled to France and back. The chocolates are divine and are my new Go-To last minute presents.Elias, the barista, was so attentive and made this place feel like home. Shelby greeted me with a warm welcome and was quick with the cortado. Hats off to the owner for finding such loving staff. It is hard to come by these days.

I need more stars!Visited the store a few months ago and fell in love with the chocolates. Let me tell you, theyre ALMOST too pretty to eat, especially the salted caramel heart!Boss day was this week and I wanted to pick something up on my way in. I called the night before and discovered they were open at 7. In addition to the chocolates, I ordered breakfast and coffee.... and Ive had the same breakfast every day since. The addition of greens to your morning breakfast is life changing.The food quality is excellent. The coffee is really good. The chocolates are as lovely to eat as they are to look at. The service is personal, even if there is a bit of a wait. They make you feel like you are the only priority when its your turn.I cant gush enough ....

$6.50 for the entire staff to be rude and appear bothered because I’m visiting for coffee ? Hard pass, no greeting, no suggestions, no thank you

Chocolate chip cookie was delicious. Great service as well.

AMAZING! Everything i have ever wanted Starbucks to be plus wine. I mean, how can you go wrong? The batista was so kind and helpful, the coffee is to die for, especially the hazlenut latte. The chocolates are delicious and beautiful! Would have taken a photo but I ate them, so sorry lol. 10 outta 10, date night or for meeting with friends, check them out!

The oreo crepe cake and the strawberry cheesecake crepe are both to DIE for! My personal favorite is the oreo crepe cake - honestly, more delicious than a traditional cake!

Just got coffee this time (very good), will come back for food! Super cute spot and yummy menu!

I was looking for a place to stop in and have a cup of coffee while doing some work for my laptop today while I was in the Galleria area and decided to stop by Merchants. I was pleasantly surprised with how amazing my cafe latte was and the atmosphere was fresh and friendly. Tim was the gentleman behind the counter and he was all smiles and a great conversationalist. If Youre looking for a place to sit down by yourself do some work on the Wi-Fi and have some light food and coffee, then this would be the place to stop by and visit while in the Galleria. I give it to thumbs up!

The owner (or main guy at the counter) is a genuinely good dude and often funny.Great vibe at the place, food and drinks are fantastic.

I found a new coffee spot!For the first time I tried a rose latte!...yes rose latte and it was unexpected and awesome. I want to go back and try the lemon blueberry scone.They have so many beautiful chocolates and the space is open and airy.If you are busy shopping in the Galleria and near coffee break to decompress I would recommend Merchants and linger over coffee.

Hi, everybody this place looks really good on Google Maps and I was lured here. But I was a little disappointed because food menu is unavailable after 5 pm. And I really wanted food, but had to settle for dessert instead. And just as a kind reminder always great your customers and make sure to thank them on the way out the door. Thanks!

Disappointing. A less than friendly cashier/front counter guy. Only available single person table hadnt been cleaned...coffee stained. A very quiet place, but coffee never offered to be refilled. Crepe had 2 slices of tomato, a single slice of cheese that covered about 1/2 of the crepe. Eggs were under cooked. I wont be going back.

Very good services, but the food quality can be 2 out of 10, I like their coffee and their interior design.

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Delicious crepes, wine and coffee! Wine is$3.25 on happy hour! Yes please! Nice, clean and quaint place to study or work in the galleria area. And service is amazing! Highly recommended.

Great coffee 🥰 and delicious desserts

Aesthetically pleasing hangout, but they serve Chocolate 🍫 crepes?!👀Super cool bar with projectors 📽 for sports 🥎 and boring snoring news.Dude at front remembers people’s name as they walk in, Cheers?They have wine 🍷 on tab.Outdoor comfortable seating.My new favorite hangout before work

The best coffee, snacks, and chocolates in the Galleria / Uptown area. Everything that SB chain pretends to be- but for real

I ate one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had in my life there! I had the lox in a crepe, 2 eggs over easy, a side of delicious fresh greens, and everything else the put on it. It was sublime. And, the place is super clean with a very good staff, cute guys working there. Plus, easy to get to and very easy parking

Nice coffee shop with good customer service and tasty coffee

Good tea and pastries. Cool atmosphere. Never tried the grapes but they look good.

Best coffee shop in Houston. Great coffee great design and even better customer service

This is my go to breakfast. Fresh food, cooked like you make at home and hot Illys coffee. It doesnt get better than this.

Fantastic coffee shop. Best cold brew with almond milk Ive ever had

Very poor service.. Sit at the bar for long the waiter(man with glasses) just walked pass said I will be with you shortly twice and at the end never come to take order. He keep taking order from everyone walk in later after me. NO INSTRUCTIONS and misleading customers to sit and waste time. Why said I will be with you shortly if you onky take order from counter? I will never go back again!

Wow, first time at this place. I was craving crepes and they did not disappoint. Staff was friendly and helpful. The whole place was extremely clean. Ingredients tasted so fresh and tasty. I will be returning for breakfast soon. Thank you.

Really enjoy this coffee shop! The customer service is excellent and the coffee is great!!

I ordered matcha latte on almond milk without sugar. At first they made one on cow milk, I noticed and asked for almond milk. As a result matcha latte was on sweet almond milk.

Love this place. Their bubbily coffee is my favorite item on their menu!

I hands down loved the lemon curd crepe

Well, after trying dozens of different coffee shops I think Ive found my favorite. This place not only has some amazing coffee, but fantastic food as well. The crepes are delightful, and the baked goods are melt in your mouth good. They have horchata as well.

They make a mean cold cappuccino, something very unique and delicious, I can’t remember the name though. They have a unique selection of caffeinated drinks that are worth exploring more!

This is a cute and laid-back cafe. Seating is somewhat limited if youre with a group, but the outside tables have more space and are shaded. They have pretty good coffee and pastries here and a wide variety of crepes, so it makes for a good lunch or snack option.The coffee is definitely on the pricey side - but its the Galleria area, so I guess thats to be expected. I had a lox crepe (the Loxsmith) which was good, and came with a nice light salad on the side. You can also get the crepes gluten-free (almond flour) or with buckwheat flour.While they do have high chairs, there are no changing tables, and no kids options - though my kid enjoyed a pricey parfait and pastry. It would be nice to have a mini PB&J crepe or sandwich option.

Rude staff, No respect from them, they know nothing about customer service.

#LOVE This place! Always friendly staff. I enjoyed this place before but the new management really has gotten this place really going! The new Chef Christian makes some killer food! My favorite food has only gotten better. Really Ive gotten to know the stuff like family. When Jeff is there you can tell he brightens everyones experience. Next time youre in there try the LOX SMITH

Very nice place with delicious food. Appreciate your work guys, but i also read previous comments about greetings and saying thank you, bye to ur customers. I totally agree with that. Havent been greet when entered the place and havent heard any thank you, bye when left. Felt lil weird, even i said thank you at the end, and never got an answer.

Great coffee, exquisite chocolates and always friendly service

Great coffee and breakfast location with friendly staff and a great atmosphere.

Staff is amazing and food is spectacular. Best cinnamon bun I can remember tasting. And cant say enough about the illy coffee.

I went here to work on a paper and have lunch, I ended up sitting outside and it was difficult to concentrate because the music was loud and not cafe music at all. I ordered a matcha green tea latte and a goat cheese, walnut and spinach salad. The latte was fine and was served quickly. The salad was ready as soon as I found a spot to sit outside. I wasnt impressed as it looked like there was really no effort put into it at all. It was a handful of spinach, with walnuts and crumbled goat cheese on top, drenched in a lemon/garlic sauce? I couldnt really put my finger on the flavor but I dont feel it complimented the other ingredients. I paid 8.50 for it. I wasnt able to finish the salad because it was absolutely drenched in this dressing. I decided I wasnt going to be able to finish my paper there, so I decided to leave to find somewhere a little quieter and comfortable. I took the salad back to the counter and explained that the salad was too saturated to eat and honestly just did not taste good. The guy at the counter agreed with me that it had way too much dressing, and then asked if I wanted another one. I explained that I wasnt going to be staying to eat it, and he said I can come back again and get another salad. I said that was fine and he wrote we owe free salad on a receipt paper and then signed it. He said I could take it back and they will honor it. I dont think ill go back for it though.

This is my favorite spot. The motto is coffee-crepes-grapes, and the effect is one of flavor. The baristas are friendly and love to chat, and the place is excellent for business meetings over cappuccinos or date nights feasting on a meat and cheese board, paired with the divine wines on tap. Hard to believe, but theres something at Merchant for everyone.

Seating section was good. Great coffee flavor.

Great place to work and place to have a nice glass of wine along with tasty crepes!!!

Super great chocolate

My family absolutely adores Merchant Cafe. There is so much to love. The food is fresh, flavorful and healthy. My favorite soup so far is the lentil soup...sublime in flavor and texture. It is better than I have been able to achieve in my own kitchen. The tomato soup was good. I could taste the char on the tomatoes and I loved it. Whenever I make this soup at home, the flavor tends to vary depending on the tomatoes. I will definitely try it again at Merchant as I know with a more flavorful tomato the soup will find perfection. The Baguette on my Burrata+Pomodori sandwich was perfect...a crunchy exterior with a soft interior...the Burrata creamy. I only wish the Balsamic vinegar was drizzled a little more along the length of the sandwich. When I bit into that spot on the sandwich with balsamic I wanted more! The chocolate chip cookie is the best we have found in Houston. Warning...the cookie is so deliciously rich+flavorful and textural that it should be eaten slowly... savored over a period of time or shared with someone you love. Lastly, I must mention the carrot cake which is divine. Merchant is a gem and I cannot wait to visit again!

I didnt like the layout and found it noisy & unkempt without enough seats. They need a larger space and more rigor in the kitchen.

Staff are super friendly and nice. I really like the vibe and they serve illy coffee.

Coffee is smooth. Cookie was really good.

Very nice place staff is friendly coffee is decent and the wild mushroom crepe is pretty good

Cool place, good coffee, just update hours on yelp!!! I stayed late because I had no idea they were closed! I hate doing your employees like that!

Amazing almond chai latte, very good prices!

Great service creative food choices

A hidden gem in the heart of the Galleria area. The wait staff is phenomenal and the food ingredients are high quality.

This place is absolutely fantastic. The modern, white marble, well-lit setting is perfect for waking you up in the morning. They have a couple of TVs behind the coffee bar for that Im not quite ready to head to work yet feeling as well. Speaking of coffee, they use illy products across the board, so you know its delicious. I got the figamajig sandwich, which has fig jam, turkey and goat cheese on a croissant. Awesome. So happy this place has opened up - cant wait to visit it often and try the rest of the menu out.

So glad ive found this place, its been my favorite spot to do some work now. the outdoor section is covered and has sofa seats! Super comfortable to work at and im able to connect to the wifi perfectly fine sitting outdoor too.

Coffee is great, crepes and breakfast sandwiches are delicious

Decent place with some beautiful macaroons.

Really nice place but undertrained baristas. Flat white so hot that it took half an hour before it was drinkable. And this was their second attempt to make one since first one was more like cappuccino.