I cant say enough good things about this place.A while ago I ordered delivery for my wife and asked them to add a message to the cup. They spiced it up and added real love to the message.I had some issues with the order, called in, and the manager took the time to take care of me while her kids were in the room there with her.When I went to eat in, the place was really nice, had a great vibe, and all sorts of people were there.The food was delicious and interesting. They had great coffee but the food was surprisingly delicious and amazing. 10/10 recommend.

This was a quaint place to stop by. If youre interested in having a place to study, solo reading, or an intimate one on one meeting - this is a good place to check out (if youre ok with it being filled people). A good thing about this place is that it has an outside seating area. Its not very big but enough spacing to enjoy the outside air with some shade.The coffee was good but definitely not the best I have. The flavor was not prominent enough for me. Slightly disappointed that their coffee selection didnt have more variety but I just assumed its one of those coffee places with limited flavors. I tried their iced latte with almond milk, I felt like if I got hot, I would taste the coffee flavor more vs the milk.I didnt try any of their meals but did eat the cookie and scone. Their sweet/ pastry selection I feel was a bit lacking considering I can get more from bookstore coffee shop. The cookie and scone were good though but from reading other reviews, I can understand why its not everyones favorite. But do try the scone, I really liked it cause it wasnt too hard and it was very tasty (blueberry white chocolate flavor).Parking wasnt too bad considering the area but you have to take in consideration that it shares a lot with 3 other stores and in the looks of it, when I went, 2/3 were closed and parking lot was filled.

Great place very friendly staff and really great coffee. The other items looked great I wish I would have tried the food.

Not a friendly place, lacks customer service, definitely bad impression coming from San Diego. This is why starbucks never disappoints. Really wanted breakfast and I got there at 12:58 and a person was in front of me. When I went to order at 1:03 the girl with the hat was not rude but not helpful, and told me they stop serving breakfast at 1pm. She should have at least maybe given me options of breakfast if so. I obviously never been there and she didnt acknowledge that. I guess its a coffee shop for students mainly. I was really hungry and order burger, I would give it a 7. Didnt come with anything and for $10.28 was def not worth it. Once I finish I was trying to be nice and brought my plate to the counter and she said oh you can put it over there. There are no signs as to where to put dirty plates, I should have left it on the table. So I will never come back here and if you are a visitor dont bother, just go to Starbucks, way friendlier staff there in my opinion. So much for supporting local businesses 🤷‍♂️

My favorite H-Town coffee joint. Great food and coffee. Perfect combo!

Nice place to grab a coffee and have a casual chat with your friend! A lot of people also come here to work on their laptops. Looks like a versatile place ro hang out in. Menu is good enough, not impressive, but really good for a cafe this size. Plenty of outdoor seating area in an L shape. But as is usually the problem with similar cafes, it is often very crowded…

Great, fast service. Got a little busy while I was here and the staff moved quickly and were still kind. Love the Siphon coffee stand in the middle of the brew bar. Some good coffee for sale, some of it is over a month old... Nitro cold brew is amazing here! The scone I had was just okay. A little more expensive. If you dip scone into coffee, its great. Nice vibes and music inside. Good mix of outdoor and indoor seating. Also, several milk alternatives for espresso based/latte drinks. Glad I came here for a visit! Nice spaces for working on laptops as well.

It was packed inside. So your chances are seating outside in the humidity. Parking is limited unless you parked nearby the dumpster.Although for the price of a cold brew or coffee feels a bit off. I’m not sure if they’ve tasted their own cold brew before. It tastes like herbal medicine tea. As for the munchies, such as a cookie… a small cookie. There’s nothing too special of their chocolate chip cookie to be $3.50. There’s no big chucks of chips or etc. I had cookies in NYC that are larger and more scrumptious for $3.50.I’m disappointed, as I heard some good reviews and recommendations to come here. Will not be coming back.

TL;DR Xenophobic and/or anti-masker staff, also inefficient and rude, manager is indifferentMy wife and I ordered a latte and an empanada. We were wearing masks as we always do at indoor crowded places. We showed a coupon of $5 which the staff said would be taken care of after we swipe.Red flag 1: We were not offered a receipt.Red flag 2: When getting the coffee, I noticed that I was the only person served warm coffee in a paper cup for a dine-in order - everyone else was served in porcelain cups. Lots of porcelain cups lying idle on top of their coffee machine.Red flag 3: On asking for a porcelain cup, I was brusquely and unceremoniously handed a porcelain cup. Was I supposed to pour my latte from the paper cup into the porcelain cup and ruin the froth?Red flag 4: They actually did not honor or apply the coupon as I found out later from my credit card charge.Sent an e-mail to the manager, no reply in over 2 days.

My favorite coffee shop in Houston. Its small, but warm and intimate setting makes it a great place to get work done. Between the baked goods, wine, and good lattes, Siphon is a place I can see people meeting up at for everything from first dates to study sessions.

They have a big patio area, loved the place. 🤩🤩

The ambiance. The Java itself. The decor. The ample seating. The breakfast sandwich. The outdoor space. The events that take place. Fast free wi-fi. All those are positives.The only reason it’s not 5 stars is due to the lack of customer service. I can overlook the fact that when I asked the person taking my order how they’re doing, they give you a dead stare… after all, we don’t need to share how we are with everyone. However, when I ask for drink and food recommendations since it’s my first time, I actually expect them to be helpful. But no, they weren’t. They were as dry as a bone. This is how they interact with everyone- even the people that clearly come their daily (as I learned from my conversation with my fellow table mates).Coffee house culture is all about the vibe of a space. If the person that’s interacting with everyone is not friendly (in a very unsettling way), the owners here are missing on an opportunity to build loyalty with their customers. I could go to Siphon daily but I choose not to because I know I’ll get frigid service. There are many options for great coffee, decor and ambiance. I’d rather go somewhere with a cheerful staff.

I tried the spicy maple latte they had on the board...WOW - nice kick, and so delicious!!

Great atmosphere and the pumpkin spice latte was the best one Ive ever had. Really quick to bring your drink to you. Only thing that I would say isnt the best is the lack of plugs for my laptop and the surfaces make it hard to write down stuff. This doesnt stop from 5 starts though 👍👍

Came here with several people for the first time. Ordered different drinks, cold brew, cereal latte, pumpkin affogato, Couple more. They were all awful. Every one of us threw away the drinks. They were either bland, sour espresso, or just bad aftertaste. Dont understand all the good reveiws

Great coffee shop, with delicious food, but get there early, it gets very crowded.

Siphon is a solid coffee shop worth a visit if youre in the area. It has been a while since Ive been there last and was glad to know during my recent visit that theyre still doing a good job. Ive pretty much have only tried their chai tea latte which was is good! They have plenty of seating (and a good amount of outlets inside) including outseating.Luckily, my friend and I happened to be there while they were doing a steak night special (so cool) for such a good deal. It was $25 for steak, mash potatoes, and brussels mixed with a potatoe hash AND a glass of wine! For what we paid it was great! The sides were yummy and the steak was good (more of a family/friend grill at a bbq in park quailty if that makes any sense). The steak dinner was a delicious pleasant surprise. We enjoyed it and ended up take leftovers home.The atmosphere is great as well as the customer service. The staff and patrons are friendly! Keep up the great work Siphon Coffee.P.S. their mugs are so cute (they even have some you can buy now!)

Nice. Quite environmental and friendly customer service without pushing to add espresso shots or anything

Love this place. Amazing coffee and great breakfast burrito!

Siphon brewing does indeed make a bright brew (medium roast, if you ask for the coffee straight). A little acidic, but definitely a fun brew to watch and a great place to chat with friends!

Used to be one of the only good places to get real espresso in Houston. Now it’s become an overcrowded and overpriced full fledged restaurant/bar. Coffee has gone way down in quality. Also, the cashier asks, “Do you want to leave a tip?” I was going to before you asked me that. A tip is a private thing. Why have a touch screen monitor at the counter if you’re not going to use it? It’s weird being guilted into tipping. Definitely not returning to Siphon. Go to Southside instead.

Love the vibe, friendly staff & good coffee & breakfast 🌮

Excellent coffe shoppe. Large variety of espresso drinks. Delicious cereal milk which gives a nice flavour to drinks. Empanadas were well made. The chimichurri is a tad spicy so not truly authentic. Scone is quite crumbly but has a good flavour. Overall atmosphere is nice and cozy. Cant wait to go back again!

Said I can use the internet even though i cant pay without using contactless payment. Which was either not posted or Im blind. I cant connect but still good atmosphere sad I couldnt order a drink. Wish I could have made it into the connection.

Decent coffee. But lukewarm. Server gave me the dregs then called for a fresh pot. Returned to the line to get the coffee replaced but long wait…Pro tip: if you have to swap the pot don’t sell the remnants to a customer.Lots of massless customers walking around. Meh.

Great place. Great location. Great coffee. Great crowd. Hard to find a table and parking.

I normally drink Matcha, but I don’t recommend it here. No offense, but what kind of place has only one espresso machine and its down for the entire day. I gave them 1 star for the decor and area but zero stars for service and quality.

Just fine. Couldn’t taste the coffee in the latte. They must just use a single shot or something. Wasn’t bad but probably wouldn’t go again with the other coffee options in the area.

Great coffee. Minimal outlets inside if you’re using your computer to get work done.

Love this place, just spray your something for mosquitos if you go outdoors

Best coffee shop in Houston, the Siphon coffee takes about 10 minutes to make bit it is the absolute best and strongest cup of coffee you will ever have!

Great spot in the world. Loved the sevice, funky atmosphere and their menu was diverse and full of surprises. Highly recommended!

I really enjoyed my time here! There were enough outlets and spaces to work and everyone was very friendly! The coffee and the picadillo tacos were great! Definitely coming back! 🙂🌮👍☕

Great coffee and empanadas, but they play the music full blast. its so loud that its like you are at a concert/club. Its hard to converse over the loud music or study. Maybe its my sensitive grandpa ears?

Staff is very friendly, plenty of options for snacks and drinks, and a great environment. Ideal for studying or meeting a friend for coffee. The only issues Ive ever had is that the only plugs are upside down at the bottom of the bar (and dont grip very well) and they close at 7. I love the WiFi, but definitely somewhere I can only go when I dont have class during the day.

Nice space. Great coffee options with specialty drinks

Perfect place to focus and chill!The fact that this is one of the few places still allowing guests amidst the pandemic is an absolute blessing. On top of that, they constantly make sure all the areas are clean and that customers feel safe, both inside and in the outdoor patio area. Plus most guests are really conscious of keeping their space, though most also take off their masks when they sit down.Im not a huge coffee person, so whenever I do need get caffeine I get their vanilla latte and its SO easy to drink! All their syrups are house-made and really delicious! (If youre diabetic, they dont have sugar free syrups but theyre very friendly/unbothered if you need to make adaptions to your drink!)The vibe here is also always very chill. Ive been here all the way from 7am to 7pm before and even when its at its most crowded, Siphon never gets too too loud or uncomfortable. It also helps that theres always the outdoor area to escape to.Lastly, Im not sure who gets the aux cord at Siphon, but I always hear such good music every time I visit! They play all types of genres & artists from every decade and Ive even discovered new artists because I shazamed their song at Siphon! Also their speakers arent super overpowering at all, so you can easily just put in your own headphones if you want to.

An unnamed woman worker here rolled her eyes, smirked, and wholly wrote me off when I approached her about an order that another customer took by mistake. I have been a patron of Siphon for many years now, and this experience has put a bad taste in my mouth.Edit: They apologized by giving us gift cards. Thankful.

Finally got to try this place, its always got a full parking lot. The coffee is really good. Got caramel lattes and cappuccino. Prices are comparable to other ma and Pa coffee shops. Not a whole lot of seating so want to be early. Few spots outside for nice days. Few choices for items to eat. Staff was friendly. Recommend this place if they arent crowded when you arrive or you may be standing while waiting for a seat.

These guys are geniuses. I was on a dating app and was in the middle of being catfished and then this person kept telling me to go to your coffee shop. FYI im in Canada and it would be an expensive cup of coffee but ill visit someday to laugh about it. Houston is a beautiful city!

We love the coffee and patio here! Always wonderful and relaxed environment

Siphon is a go-to coffee shop for me! The service is always fast and friendly. I love their variety of specialty lattes too. They have plenty of seating, although it fills up pretty quick. A lot of people come here to study or work from home. There is also a patio if you want to bring your dog!

Coffee was overall not my favorite but the eats were very good and the atmosphere is really lovely. Great place to sit and talk with a friend or get some good work done!

The beef empanadas are awesome. They DO have raisins, for anyone who might have an allergy. Cool customer service

I’m a very picky coffee drinker and love trying different coffee shops and this was a very nice surprise. It would have been perfect if the latte had actually been hot but it was delicious anyhow. Only tried the blueberry and white chocolate scone and it felt homemade. Service was great. Place was packed and I ordered to go. I would have given it 5 stars if coffee had had the needed heat and if prices were not so ridiculously expensive. The Argentinian tiny empanada was more than $5 while a bigger and great one at Marinis Empanadas is only $3.35. I’ll be back for the coffee!

Very good coffee, people here are passionate about their craft and it shows. The food is really yummy as well. Ordered a siphon, so much fun to watch.

Loved this coffee shop. Great ambiance and friendly baristas. Had the vegan tacos which were super bland.

Amazing service and cozy atmosphere. They have such a great selection of drinks and the espressos are always on point.

Good coffee!! Very carefully crafted and presented coffee! There food is yummy but a bit on the minimalist side. Very crowded and popular.

I used to go here a lotHave a bunch of good stuff plus they have a nice patio and it’s pet-friendly

Five years of visiting Siphon Coffee and this is still my favorite independent cafe. The espresso quality is excellent, house-made chai is also great, as well as their small assortment of baked goods. The absence of music playing in the cafe is a big plus for me and an expanded patio since my last visit gives more spots to stay social-distanced. Worth the trip into town and highly recommended!

Nice shop, very neat. My cappuccino was not the best Ive had. Im not sure if it was the espresso used, the process, or amount of grounds. It had a burnt taste. Cappuccino should be full bodied, but smooth.

Good muffins, open late in the night compared to bakeries around, and nice ambiance but coffee was lame.

I loved the coffee, I loved the matcha latte, and I loved the vibe in the coffeeshop.A good place to go work, just slightly on the noisy side in case you want to have meetings there. :)

Quaint and very coozy atmosphere.Yummy coffee !!

Spectacular customer service by Nissa Chavez! Happy to give them my repeat business. Cozy, and welcoming small and quiet coffee cafe, with fresh baked bakery delights, and chef cooked meals from breakfast to brunch. A minority owned small business with diverse staff.

Chic and spacious coffee/breakfast spot with incredible huevos rancheros and delicious espresso drinks! Outdoors has comfy shaded seating.

First visit was yesterday, 5/16/2021 - loved the coffee: 1/2 caramel with half & half, a sweet scone and ground beef tacos🙌🏾. Very nice staff, Cody and cozy place...and the music was divine! Cant wait to go again.

Cool little shop in walking distance to the Minel Collection

Chill vibes with nice staff! Don’t really drink coffee but I went with some friends so I just asked the barista for whatever she usually gets and it was great!

A tab on the expensive side but an oasis for a coffee connoisseur. Has a great vibe with some snack options as well.

I love this place, and I love to get my perfect Cortado.

Had a cafe au lait with almond milk and the roast was delicious. I also tried their Greek yogurt and fruit for breakfast with their homemade granola. Though it was a bit too sweet, it was really good! The service is great. I sat outside and it was nice and peaceful - was able to get a lot of work doneWill definitely be back here!

Nice chill place for coffee. Chai latte is pretty good. Macchiato is served differently here.

Really neat place with great food! The people who work here are great, too

Its such a cozy place to be. Loved their coffee as well. Will be back for sure.

The place has substandard coffee but the most notable trait of the establishment is the terrible service. I went there looking for a pleasant atmosphere and felt very unwelcome. Might as well have gone to Starbucks. Would highly recommend going to another coffee shop if your looking for coffee!

Not a place equipped to bring dogs. If a place is dog friendly there should be more thought and care about water bowls (there’s only one), how to order if one has a dog (the only way is to leave your dog tied outside while you go in) and where pets can sit and have shade.

Havent been here in about 2 years. I always manage to order a drink that doesnt work for me. I wish the drink menu was a little more explanatory. Customer service is great. The guests were mindful of distancing. Everyone was masked.

Good coffee and great food. Just a warning to everyone else: the empanadas are spicy! I didnt realize that before I ordered them. But they were good nonetheless.

Hands down good all the way around.

An excellent coffee (and wine) shop/bar. It was pretty busy when I visited, but the staff were efficent and the coffee was very good. Nice pastries too.

Wow I love this place. Amazing coffee and such good vibes. Love the outdoor eating area!

This coffee shop is close to where I live so it is very conveniently located, not only in proximity but because it is off a large road that surprisingly doesnt get backed up with traffic. The demographic is great too, Ive met many friendly people bartenders and visitors. Parking can be an issue because it is pretty busy most of the time but I recommend parallel parking on a nearby neighborhood street and walking over. The coffee selection is standard, comparable to most other coffee shops. What is unique though and worth trying out is their house made syrup selection with each adding a twist to the classics. Can foresee myself staying a loyal customer.

Very interesting menu items and a fun coffee experience.

I really like the environment. Theres plenty of seating with bars, round tables, smaller two person tables, and comfy chairs to accommodate you and whatever sort of group you come in with. The large windows provide great ambient light without having the sun shine in. There is a modern and sort of rugged feel, with lots of metal, wood, and leather decorating the place. Its busy without feeling cluttered or claustrophobic. The cortado is light bodied and a little bit more milky than I prefer. Its also a little bit beany. It isnt my favorite, but I definitely wouldnt mind coming for the ambiance. The siphon was a very unique experience. Probably the most interesting coffee Ive had (not necessarily my favorite, but it was good). It is very tea-like in that it has a strong flavor and is still kind of watery. The flavor evolves over time as it cools, and I really liked it when it was closer to room temperature surprisingly. It also doesnt leave you with any coffee breath which is always nice. I would definitely recommend to people who really like coffee, especially because its made to be consumed black. Definitely not if you prefer lots of cream and sugar.

Quite and nice please.

Best coffee house in all of Houston with a great menu and atmosphere as well. Only criticism I could possibly give is that the staff has struggles every now and then with understanding vegan order. That being said, they’re very hardworking and motivated to make sure you’re happy and will fix your order on the spot.

Great place to work remotely, the banana bread is splendid

Super crowded and popular place so make sure to go before peak time... then again, it’s pretty busy throughout the day (not the reason why it’s 2 stars). parking is okay. my latte was bland even with sugar in it, the scone was hard to chew and wasn’t that flavorful, and there was such a bad fly problem in the outside seating. it kept flying around us, other people, etc. some people got up and sat somewhere else because of this. even when the staff saw the flies, they just walked past and didn’t say or do anything about it (service is okay overall).my friend got this cereal flavored latte, but she didn’t really seem to like it as she only drank 1/5 of it and just let it sit there the entire time we were there. go here if the other coffee shops are too busy, but it wouldn’t be my first option.

What a great place... named after an awesome brewing method that isn’t found many places. Friendly Baristas with a great vibe spot and small outdoor seating. If you’re into Third Wave Style Coffee this place is a must. They take their coffee seriously and their food is pretty on point as well. They use a good local roaster. Americano and Flat Whites are our game and they nailed it every time. Great job!

Nice staff. Coffee and food was excelent. Service is a little bit slow but overall I am happpy whenever I go there.

Nice outdoor patio, dog friendly, and kept at a nice temp in Texas heat

Visited today, I love the interior and the option to sit outside. My iced lavender oatmilk latte and avocado toast was really good, reason I took off a star was there wasn’t a lot of social distancing going on, luckily a lot of people wore masks still even inside but all the seating was taken up so I couldn’t dine in but that’s okay. I’d still revisit sometime soon.

Ill definitely be back tomorrow lol

Pretty good drip coffee, people were nice and atmosphere was chill. 10/10 would patronize and awkwardly people watch again

Great kaffehaus with a splendid (and dog-friendly) patio.

Excellent coffee spot with great food options. Highly recommend getting a siphon coffee, as it is a unique ways to enjoy and their specialty!

Great Place to enjoy your cup of coffee ☕

The blueberry scones are yummy! Love this place

Wish the outlets werent confined to the perimeter, but I get it. The coffee is EXCELLENT and service is great.

Got food and coffee, both are ok. Coffee only had one kind of roast which is kind of disappointing. The cashier wasnt very helpful either.

We stopped on Friday morning and it was a holiday, but it was really packed and took about thirty minutes to get our coffee to go. The food was really good!

Siphon has gone downhill this past year or so. Many items increased price yet quality decreased. Lattes used to be so good but now are very weak and taste like milk with a hint of espresso. Disappointed because now I’ve had to find a new neighborhood coffee shop.

I come here to work mostly. It has a good vibe, nice outside seating. I haven’t had the coffee. I almost always get iced black tea which does the job. The music is ALWAYS really good. I do wish there were more outlets, but I know that’s a hard fix.

GREAT COFFEE AND SERVICE! The coffee/atmosphere was awesome and the 2 baristas gave us super helpful tips while making the siphon coffee in front of us. They also helped us pick out a bag to take home. Loved it here!

Great coffee! I really like their golden milk latte. Also appreciate them following CDC guidelines during the global pandemic

Great coffee spot. Quiet environment. Pricey but worth it to go and study.

This place is one of my favorites. amazing coffee, great atmosphere, and really friendly and kind service

Came on the recommendation of a good friend that this was the best coffee in town. Truly was not disappointed by the brew! Really delicious cappuccino with gorgeous foam art. Super clean, spaced out interior and a chill secluded courtyard that has plenty of seating and shade. Only detraction was the chocolate chip cookie (which honestly is more of a barometer for the likelihood of my return to a coffee shop than the actual coffee, Im weird, I know)! It was hefty and solid as a rock with a dearth of chocolate. Regardless, Ill be back and will try some empanadas and drip coffee next time. Love the atmosphere (and that they serve wine and beer!)