Today was my first day trying The Yellowcup. My cappuccino and linzer tart cookies were good but the customer service was terrible.The counter girl had zero personality.Not even a greeting. Only spoke three words.The gentleman behind the counter was friendly and nice when I went back up to the register to purchase cookies.I get a friendlier reception at Starbucks or from the greeter at Walmart. The employees at Starbucks are always friendly and that helps to give it a local neighborhood feel, despite the fact that it’s a corporation. I just moved into this building and love to support locally owned and operated businesses.but I wasn’t impressed with the attitude

Was great coffee...nice shopPurchased loose leaf tea to bring home (store branded and packaged $40). Discovered bugs crawling all over the next day when removing seal for first time. Stick to the coffee.

Beautiful little neighborhood spot on Washington Ave. I think I have to give them the best Chai Latte in Houston award as of this morning. Spot on! We also got the blueberry muffin and a croissant and both were moist and butter. Perfectly paired with our hot drinks. They also serve Taco Deli breakfast tacos in the morning. Definitely stop in. Very clean facilities and observing social distancing protocols.

I think coffee is like wine, you can have a glass of Boones Farm or a glass of a great cab. This is the great cab of coffee. You really should give it a try. But savor it, smell it, roll it around in your mouth, thats coffee. I hope they put the tables out soon so you can enjoy it with a friend.

Menu is fine. Counter employees are likewarm and seemed uninterested with customer visits. Vibe is mediocre -- clean and convenient but not inviting or warm.

The oat mocha I had tasted just like steamed milk but the temperate was good. The place is very bright and aesthetically pleasing.

This place reminds me of Coffee Inn on the Upper East side in NYC. Boutique coffee shops in Manhattan are everywhere - in Houston - not so much - so its a treasure to not only find one, but to find one that also balances their roast so delicately to create a simple yet great cup of coffee is rare! Today - I went with a latte - was not disappointed. Thank you!

Coffee and tea bar

Nice laid back atmosphere, great coffee, actually knowledgeable staff. Clean restrooms and very well balanced space.

I visited this place around 8 months ago, and it was one of the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted. Now I’m not in Houston area, so it’s a shame for me not able to taste their coffee again! I ordered an iced cappuccino, and the staff made it as hot, but right after I told them that I ordered ice, they made mine again. I really want to taste the iced cappuccino again...

This place is brand spanking new! Lots of cute wall decals and modern decor. The aesthetic is hipster if there ever was a good use for that word. Nice bright, airy atmosphere.I got an almond milk cappuccino which was delicious. I’ll give a pass to the staff who are still in training, they’ll figure out that cash register eventually!Had to park with my hazard lights on right outside the door because the shared parking lot was full. You may have to opt for street parking but this little place is worth checking out!

Typically work/chill at Starbucks or other major chains as an entrepreneur and always looking for cool local places. Love the round spacious tables here and the chairs. If youre looking for a higher quality coffee, brighter place to sit and chat, and friendly staff peeps- youll definitely wanna check this place out! Be sure to check out the oat milk latte!

Stopped n for an Americano...my go to Cup. It’s nice to have variety n the hood. The espresso beans were flavorful and thankfully had a unique roast flavor to enjoy when so many places seem to have such similar beans. The joint is very Euro bright and fresh which is well suited to the expansive choices in tea leaves they have to offer. Admittedly, if I’m looking to hunker down for a nice hot cup of joe I prefer a warmer, comfy corner to lounge n, but I realize that’s not everyone’s cup o’ tea. Will b back for sure.

1. Good points:A. Not cold.B. QuietC. DeliciousD. Outlets are all in window seatsE. Reliable WiFiF. Clean toilet2. Not so good:A. Closing time is so early, especially in weekdays, 17:30 is just in rush hour……B. Parking spots are limited. You may find other street parking.

I love this coffee shop so much! Monday-friday I am in there. It is how I need to get my morning started. I buy there coffee they sell in there store and it is amazing. I also enjoy the nocture tea. If you toss and turn like me most nights this tea will be your best friend. I can tell when I didnt drink any before i went to bed. They are so consistent as well, which is super important for coffee drinkers.

I think this place will be even better once the pandemic is over, because they are not allowing people to drink inside. They are very clean and very safe. Only three tables outside.

THIS PLACE IS CLOSEDI went to The Yellow Cup to get a drink at 3:30PM on 6/1. The shop was a construction zone with construction workers inside. The business was NOT OPEN. Very disappointed. I looked on Google and their website and there is no mention of this closure. They are not open! Do not go!

Coffee shops seem to be pretty rare on Washington Avenue. There are a few, and I always wished there were more of them! Luckily, the Yellow Cup answered my wish and opened up at the start of summer 2018 below a residential complex at the end of Washington Avenue. They have a private parking lot out front with plenty of spaces and lots of street parking on the side streets behind the complex. There is a really modern and minimalist feel when you walk inside. Its beautifully white with funny coffee quotes in the walls. There are plenty of tables and chairs to lounge out as well.My girlfriend and I went on a late Saturday afternoon. We met with the owner, David C., and he handed us some menus. The menus had a welcoming message with some deep quotes explaining the concept behind the Yellow Cup. It basically comes down to the philosophy of living life in the present moment.We ordered a Chai Latte with soy milk for $5.25 and a Flavored Latte with homemade chocolate for $5.25. The chai was good and had many flavors in it that I am not typically used to. My girlfriend enjoyed her mocha; she said it was sweet, but wishes it was more chocolatey.Overall, I am happy David C. opened up his coffee shop concept on Washington Avenue. I loved the modern interior and our drinks were good. They offer free Wi-Fi if youre trying to get some work done with plenty of tables and seats. Our drinks were good as well. Welcome to the neighborhood!

I should have read at the poor reviews before going to Yellow Cup yesterday. This is one of the few places still requiring socialist masks for service. I have texted all my friends to boycott Yellow Cup and patronize establishments that give customers a choice. The employees use masks and they also have plexiglass to separate workers from customers. Enough is enough.

A great non-chain coffee shop. The coffee is very good, pastries pretty good, and the staff are helpful and efficient. Good to see that they are surviving through Covid, so show them some love.

Great coffee! Lots of options for modifications. During COVID its been quiet and peaceful. Its clean, bright, and the staff is friendly. Their guidelines and process for ordering is very clear and keeps everyone extra safe! Theyre also super fast, my coffee came out before I knew it!

Lovely local “mom and pop” coffee shop that serves great coffee with nice seating area around the patio!Also sells a nice selection of locally roasted coffee beans

The coffee: This is tough. It is probably the best coffee that doesnt have the particular notes that I like. Its a bit acidic, heavy bodied, and a darker, more bitter roast. If you like those aspects, this may be the perfect coffee for you. I generally prefer more of a medium roast, with a better balance of bitterness and acidity. I still did really enjoy the coffee though. The cortado was a bit heavy with the milk, making it more creamy than I normally prefer.The shop: The ambiance is clean and modern, sort of like the direction that Boomtown has taken with a grey, white, and yellow theme, though more of a clean feel while sacrificing some of the warmth. I do like the vibe though. One thing I will say is that there basically arent any outlets, so if you plan on doing work on the nice, large tables and bar seating, make sure youre fully charged up.The service: The staff was friendly, but not memorable. They werent as engaging as some, but also not cold like others. I would say it was a very average experience.Overall: I definitely liked it here. Was it the best? Was it my favorite? No to both, but that doesnt mean I wouldnt come back for a change of pace. Also, they have a pretty large selection of teas that Id like to try out.Side note: After spending a good amount of time writing reviews, my cortado got pretty cold and I actually really liked it. Ill try some of their iced coffees like the cafe sua da next time.

Clean and nice modern design. Organic tea is good and natural taste.

Don’t come here! Baristas are rude, and are psychotic when it comes to wearing a mask. Which is fine, but hands down the rudest baristas I’ve ever met. The coffee was ok, but overall not impressed. There are so many better coffee shops in the area please don’t waste your time coming here. You deserve better service.

I can’t stand StarbucksThis is a great alternative and great coffee.Also I can’t stand a company that is so political and woke as Starbucks 🤮

Coffee is fine but I had an awful experience with the barista. First time there and I asked for a suggestion and he looked puzzled as to why I would be asking him about coffee even though he works at a coffee shop... didn’t offer any cream or sugar for my coffee so I ended up having to go to McDonalds for the cream and sugar. Seemed like he cared more about getting me out of the shop than giving me a good experience. Wish I could rate 0 starts.

Wish I could comment on the coffee here but unfortunately I can’t because I wasn’t allowed to order. Even though I was just coming for a Togo order that would have taken all of 3 minutes to complete, the fact I had my five pound dog in my hand so he wouldn’t have to wait in the hot car was a deal breaker for them apparently. It was weird. All three employees told me all at once that I needed to go outside within 2 steps of me walking in the door. I have taken this little guy in my hand to countless coffee shops just to place a quick to go order(he stays completely silent always) and this is the first time I have been met with an intense absolutely not as soon as I entered the door. It’s unnecessary and I have to give this place one star for being the least dog friendly coffee shop I have ever been to. Not a fan of this place for that reason alone.

Wonderful. I had the most delicious chai latte. Service was excellent, and the business was amongst the most COVID-responsible Ive been to. Many thanks.

Best vanilla latte Ive had outside of Europe.I stopped in on a whim one morning before work last week, and Im glad I did. This coffee made a morning full of meetings sooo much more bearable. It was actually delicious, something you savor instead of chug, as is the convenient case with most mornings lately. Very well done!

Good coffee. Some outdoor seating. Close enough to memorial park to grab a coffee and enjoy a socially distanced walk with a friend.

Super cute coffee shop and friendly service.

Tried a blueberry scone with my flat white and it was delicious!

Really good coffee shop. Feels like a small family vibe and I would love to come sit here once Covid is over.

My first cup of coffee on my first visit to Houston. I’ll be back.

Like their tea selection. Very nice window seat too. Airy sunny vibe.

4.5 stars actually. Really nice design and very good beans. Great ice late and ok flat white.

Excellent flat white. The staff were super nice answering my dumb questions about steaming milk at home. Very professional.

Super good, Cozy and good WiFi ☕️✨Instagram : @simplysaidy

I have been twice. Both times, the coffee was great but the counter employees seemed annoyed to actually serve the customers.

Espresso macchiato was delicious. Went on Mother’s Day so it wasn’t busy. Park in the parking garage or out front if you get lucky. Suggestion to mgmt, find chairs with legs that aren’t loud when moved along the floor.

Always quick and polite. Even when we come in our cycling gear, they dont judge. Cheers to good coffee.But first, coffee.

Small and modern design. Tasty baked goods. Delicious hot chocolate and lattes-both has beautiful frothy milk designs. Very quiet if you need a place to work with lots of table spaces.

Friendly staff! The iced chaiIs a great pick. I got mine with 2 shots of espresso. I am NOT a coffee drinker but it was balanced very well in the drink.

Positive vibes and excellent coffee & tea! The gingerbread latte is a must-try!

Coffee place that doesnt burn their coffee and actually knows how to make a flat white. Decent selection of pastries and teas to complement their offerings.Modern design is pleasing to the eye but the hard surfaces mean any conversation echoes throughout the space so hard to keep from everyone hearing each other. Free and easy parking. 4.5 stars just a small ding for the sound bouncing all over the place but otherwise a definite go to.

0 stars! Masks should be optional. Not required for service.

Great coffee and service.

I like the Smartwater here.

Really cool vibe, acoustics arent great if its busy, sounds bounce all around. Colors and accents are well done. Espresso is a lighter roast, around a city+, which Im really happy about, but the cortado wasnt as good or flavorful as I expected, and maybe they use a blend of central or south American to create a more robust yet balanced roast profile.My wife got a drip coffee, and that was very good!Great coffeeshop, decent coffee. I think i expected more though since they use a Slayer machine. Overall a 3 star for the experience.

This place is a great idea. When its has less than 20 people in it, is quiet and we can hear each other talk. After that, the inside table and chairs area, got loud with the voices.

Nice cozy place to take your daily break or get some work done out of the office in an unusual environment.Good coffee served right and good pastries, but on the expensive end...maybe a little too expensive (chocolate croissant 4$!).I really appreciate they have small bites (single cookies) it is one of the few places around doing that, which makes the quick stops easier not needed to take a loan on a croissant.There is absolutely no table service and you should clean after yourself.Plenty of seating, even outside. No bike parking so expect to keep a look at your bike while drinking coffe. If you come with one.PS: odd situation, I noticed a container that looked like filled with cocoa powder and asked if actually was cocoa, they told me yes.... It was cinnamon... Unsure if just bad morning for the barista or clueless of her work place. That and the 4$ croissant made me choose 4* instead of 5.

Cute little coffee shop with a patio. Parking is limited in front but there is a free garage.My only complaint is that I did order a Green tea matcha latte and the guy gave me some chocolate mocha coffee drink. I do not drink coffee so this drink pretty much just went in the trash

Finally found coffee smooth enough to drink without flavors and sugar. Friendly staff, sanitized well.

Super cute and quiet coffee shop. A great place to focus and get work done!

AMAZING chai latte under $5! very clean and bright atmosphere. Employees are very nice and knowledgeable! Highly recommend

Now I have become a regular at Yellow cup. Great latte, staff and decor. Bright and perfect place to get work done. I have not tried their teas but they have a wide selection. All the drinks are made to perfection.

Great place for tea with friends or to do some work. Lots of great teas to choose from. Friendly staff that knows their tea.

Great service and coffee. Very clean bright environment.

Nice little cafe! Try the chocolate-covered cookies, they were delicious. The only thing I didnt like was that we were handed paper cups even though we were sitting right there. Please, use normal cups unless people tell you its to go.

Bright and modern place with nice music and nice people. Good selection of tea and good espresso. Thumb up for the croissant which is better than most of the places in town.

The really lovely coffee is slightly soured by the terribly unfriendly service. Maybe I just caught them on a bad day?

Best coffee in town!! Very relaxing space to hang out or get some work done.

Nothing new and exciting. same ol sit down, and take your order. but not at The Yellow Cup. awesome coffee. awesome people.i could sit here and tell you about my experience there, but theres nothing like just going there and relaxing with good coffee, games, and the classic ms pacman arcade.The best place to relax.

Modern coffee shop with good tasting coffee, friendly staff, and a very clean and bright atmosphere.

Great tasting coffee. Gotta support your local small business.

Coffee wasnt the greatest but customer service was great and I had the best pistachio muffin Ive ever had...

This place is wonderful. Awesome coffee; awesome folks behind the counter. Instead of doing the drive thru at the new Starbucks down the street, take an few minutes if you can to pop in here. Youll be glad you did!

Great place to pop in and get a cup of coffee before work.

Great for tea!

Very nice fellow making the cups. Good tea selection too! Friendly place.

Great staff, great drinks, and great location. I love coming here often

Love their flavored syrup. Its house made so it’s one of a kind

The place looks great and I was quite excited about the slow bar area. I enjoy being able to sit down and chat with the barista while they brew. Unfortunately my barista was not familiar at all with how to do a pour over. It took 9 mins and she stopped brewing to go take an order. It’s understandable that not all the baristas will be familiar with slow brew methods. However there should be someone there that is familiar during working hours. The coffee was very watered down and room temperature by the time I got it. Might give it another chance but quite a disappointing experience.

Cute coffee shop. Great coffee. They have excellent teas too and some treats. Private wi-fi which is a plus and friendly staff. Will keep going.

Butterscotch was very tasty, the Vietnamese was not my favorite.

Great coffee shop that is modern and sleek in design.

Absolutely delicious cappuccino+sidecar, chai latte with almond milk and 3 different cookies. Really liked the chocolate dipped ones 😉 Glad to have a coffee shop in the neighborhood!

Very nice place with very good coffee

Absolutely amazing coffee shop! Fresh and delicious pastries! I haven’t had anything I didn’t love!

The staff was really nice but the iced coffee was subpar.

Great coffee and food. Can get a bit loud due to the acoustics of the place but no real complaints.

Friendly staff, very clean, great coffee!

They will definitely make coffee the way you want, personalized attention.

Best coffee in the area by far. Amazing staff and a great owner who really cares about his customers.

Things going for it: good selection of coffee and teas. Great service from knowledgeable baristas. Fast wi-fi.Could improve: interior is all concrete and the acoustics are cavernous so whenever you move a chair or talk it echos throughout the space. Very distracting when one of their chairs (none of which have felt pads on the legs) is getting drug across the floor. Music is through the free version of a streaming service so you hear ads. Hilariously budget. There are 8 tables with 4 chairs and a window-facing bar with 8 chairs in the interior and 3 exterior tables with 2 chairs. On the balance of catering towards groups of cafe goers vs solo customers with laptops, they lean heavily towards groups, so I guess they didnt do all that much research into how millennials use coffee shops to hunker down with a laptop.Overall: stop by to grab a cup to go, but dont bother sticking around.

Quite place to study, nice staff, very clean

Great coffee!!!! And friendly service . Can’t wait to come back for their tea offerings!

Very quiet place and really good coffee. Just a little bit pricy

I was looking for a cute, little independent coffeehouse to sip some Joe and do some work. Lo and behold, the Yellow Cup comes in to save the day. It was only 20 minutes from my hotel, right underneath the Elan Memorial Park apartment complex.The coffee shop is bright, airy, and clean. There is a white and yellow theme that resonates throughout the shop. The space isnt huge, but there are a number of round and bar tables. They serve both coffee and tea. Brewed fresh, there is their signature drip, French press, immersion brew, Hario V60, and Chemex for two. They also serve espresso drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, flat whites, and americanos, in addition to other drinks such as chai lattes and hot chocolate. If you want something cold, they also offer iced tea, cold brew, and iced lattes. Additionally, they serve Bellocq Tea Atelier loose leaf tea, a tea purveyor from Brooklyn. There are also some pastries to purchase for your caffeine accompaniment.

Great addition to Washington. good coffee and very nice interior

Great coffee.

I was looking for a cute, little independent coffeehouse to sip some Joe and do some work. Lo and behold, the Yellow Cup comes in to save the day. It was only 20 minutes from my hotel, right underneath the Elan Memorial Park apartment complex.The coffee shop is bright, airy, and clean. There is a white and yellow theme that resonates throughout the shop. The space isnt huge, but there are a number of round and bar tables. They serve both coffee and tea. Brewed fresh, there is their signature drip, French press, immersion brew, Hario V60, and Chemex for two. They also serve espresso drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, flat whites, and americanos, in addition to other drinks such as chai lattes and hot chocolate. If you want something cold, they also offer iced tea, cold brew, and iced lattes. Additionally, they serve Bellocq Tea Atelier loose leaf tea, a tea purveyor from Brooklyn. There are also some pastries to purchase for your caffeine accompaniment.I initially ordered the Black Tea No. 47 Queens Guard ($4), a black tea that is blended with rose and lavender. Informing me upfront that they will steep the tea for four minutes, they brought a wooden tray with the tea brewed in a Rishi Tea borosilicate glass teapot and a ceramic mug. They then poured the tea into the mug and told me that if I wanted more water to let them know. I really liked the tea I chose. It is a perfect afternoon tea that is well-balanced and feels incredibly elegant to sip. Later on, I asked for more water and they even brought me a new mug. The service here is top notch.After an hour, I decided to order a latte ($4.75) as well. It came with a tiny pastry as an accoutrement. I wish I had the chance to try their Chemex (my preferred method of brewing coffee) and some of their other drinks too, but I was well caffeinated.I would definitely come back here if I was in Houston again. Thanks Yellow Cup for your hospitality!

Great place and very nice people. The coffee is to die for.

Bright space with great tea options!

Really nice coffee shop with large selection of teas. The service is always very friendly, and the interior is simple and bright.

Wonderful Chi Lattes!

No other food items except for baked goods BUT the barista knew what a keto coffee needed... Heavy whipping cream!

Best coffee I have had

They got good tea!