Cafetales Specialty Coffee — Restaurant in Houston

Cafetales is a brand new coffee shop located off Westheimer. I went here on a lazy Sunday morning, and the atmosphere is just amazing. The presumed owner was extremely nice and informed me with a very detailed overview of their menu and its origin.

I absolutely loved the interior and it was the first thing I noticed upon entry. You can tell they put a lot of detail and planning into their interior design. Cafe Tales has a very mellow vibe and I can definitely see myself working here or college students studying. +1 point for playing Louis Armstrong (I did a speech over him during my university days).

I decided to play it safe and got a traditional iced caramel latte and an almond croissant. The latte was more bitter than I how I typically like my coffee, but the quality of coffee bean more than makes up for it. You can taste the richness of the bean and feel the caffeine surge through my body. The almond crossaint was also very tasty. Again, it wasn't the usual flaky-ness that I was expecting, but whatever they do, it works. The inside was very soft and has an amazing fil

It's safe to say Cafe Tales is one of my TOP new coffee shops that I have tried in my time in Houston so far and I am looking forward to...

An absolutely lovely coffee shop for a date or just to learn!

Plenty of parking in the strip mall.

I was a little confused with the Experiences versus individual coffee styles. Basically, if you order three different coffee styles, or three coffee bean types, they'll count it as an Experience (I think). I went with the V-60 and the Kyoto cold brew, both black, and shared with a friend. The V-60 was brewed in front of us, with the barista having a wonderful explanation of the expected flavor notes, the moderate brewing style carefully measured (15g coffee/210g water for a 1:14), and the method (two pours in series). They are very meticulous, down to the serving cup and warming cups to ensure no variations in oxidation. Lovely presentation and very informative. The V-60 was silky smooth, nearly like drinking a tea, and their standard coffee had notes of dark chocolate and citrus. The Kyoto cold brew was intense (was told it had over 200mg of caffeine), dark, and roasty. Both me and my +1 both loved the Kyoto.

I also sampled my friend's Coquito Cold Brew and found it pleasant. Clear coconut notes with still intense cold brew underneath.

Would definitely come back. Probably among my top coffee...

Café Tales in Houston is a chill spot that's perfect for coffee lovers. We tried both the Gesha honey, a light-roasted Colombian coffee, and a cappuccino. The Gesha honey was amazing, with smooth and balanced flavors, and the barista explained the process step-by-step. It was a truly unique experience. The cappuccino, while good, was a bit more standard. It was well-made and had a nice crema, but it didn't stand out as much as the Gesha honey. Still, it was a solid cup of coffee, and the atmosphere at Café Tales was so relaxing that it was easy to enjoy. They also serve various snacks and plates to go along with the coffee. One thing we noticed is that the cappuccino and other espresso-based drinks are a bit pricier than at some other coffee shops serving specialty coffee in Houston. However, the quality and experience at Café Tales are definitely worth it for those who appreciate a unique and personalized...