Blue Tile Coffee — Restaurant in Houston

So happy that I have quick access to Blue Tile Coffee. Here's the scoop:

Location: It's on the bottom corner of the HEB at Heights, the apartment side which means parking is difficult on the street. However, it's simple and accessible to park in the garage and come down to the bottom level.

Coffee: Absolutely amazing. It's sourced from Amaya Coffee roasters which is a solid bean. The owner and the barista are one which means that not only is the coffee top notch every time but the service runs smoothly because he's there working. From what I can tell, he's serious about Coffee, kind to staff, and warm to customers. I've had the chai tea as well as the Viet Coffee, both delightful. The woman behind the counter was kind enough to let me sample the Viet coffee when I was concerned about it being overly sweet as they normally are. I was pleasantly surprised at how incredibly balanced it was! Perfect in my humble opinion.

Pastries: It is quite dangerous that I live close to these pastries. I believe they get them from Madame Moiselle, an authentic French bakery to die for. I've had the mochi muffin and the ham & cheese croissant, but addicting as they are well-balanced in flavor. The textures were spot on. I'm likely going to try everything at some point so look for me at the running loop to cancel it out.

Atmosphere: The first time I went it, it was packed. Full house. The music was a bit loud that day and with the acoustics and people it was a bit much. Today when I went it was less busy, the music was soft and it was actually perfect for working/studying. I guarantee the apartments make it extra busy after 5 along with the grocery store. The decor is calming and simple. Which I appreciate. It's not trying to be anything other than a good coffee shop. From what I understand there are deep ties to Houston culture in the decor so perhaps a great question for the owner on a less busy day.

Accessibility: There are ramps and accessible parking right by the coffee shop and access in the parking garage as mentioned earlier. The countertops are low and there are plenty of seating options and roll-up options. I will say the website is not fully accessible yet but hoping to see that change the more established they become.

10 out of 10, recommend. Happy to...

2nd visit - Their coffee tastes as good as it look. This my new fav coffee spot in Houston. Service and atmosphere have improved greatly. I ordered my double vanilla oat milk flat white and it was divine. Here is some info on the espresso:

Espresso - Mild Medium; Locally Roasted (Best Roaster in SE Texas) Taste - Creamy and smooth with no bitterness or aftertaste Note - Toasty, Nutty, Buttery + and hint of smokiness Crema - Glistening

Please note it is adjacent to a busy HEB so keep that in mind. Plenty of parking in garage as well.

When I come to Blue Tile, I’ve completed my grocery shopping and I’m not, not going to get my vanilla oat latte or flat white and enjoy whether I sip while there or get it to go.

1st visit - This place serves delicious medium roasted coffee; espresso with a top notch roaster I’m very familiar with. The customer service was a little off putting but the lady making the drinks when my husband and I were there, she was nice. The atmosphere was stiff and not inviting I also feel like latte art because I enjoy taking pictures and posting online to free promote businesses but this is not that big a deal. Would I come back, maybe….but as a native I know where to find good espresso in Houston along with service. I would come back for the coffee but not for...

Place it’s okay, modern, mediocre american style coffee, the milk is the cheapest one from HEB, I guess they do not profit enough from the $3.50 coffee they sell. They have a lot of stars (4.9) because people around here get impress really easy, even more if the place is new, they are feeling the new vibe of the place and not what it really has to offer/sell( Coffee). Why in the hell is this place selling plants and art? To be honest I would never buy a $22.00 plant and $400.00 “Streets of London Art” at a Coffee place if the coffee is not even good. DRIP or Americano they all taste the same, acid with some fruity notes.

This place has the “new boom phenomenon” like everything in Houston, it will fail after this boom passes if they don’t change, also expand your hours, and put more chairs. What are you a coffee place or a breakfast place? We have Denny’s already, do better, you already waste all this money.

I do drink a lot of coffee and I thought this was going to be something else since the place looks nice. Your coffee shop image and marketing it’s not even equal to the quality of your coffee.

If you really like coffee go somewhere else, this is a gas...