Fioza — Restaurant in Houston

Been going there since it opened, I don't care about local art, or any of the little creations you can do with foam, or the whole cafe posing thing usually associated with little cafes, i just want a good cup of coffee. This they deliver consistently and with a great variety. If the coffee of the day tastes like something you don't want to drink (not all coffee tastes the same I found out) , they will gladly change it for something more to your palate and liking. The service is consistently good, and I have never had a bad experience here. The Owner and manager are extremely focused and involved on customer satisfaction, and creating a relaxing place to drink a cup and read the news or socialize. I often see people having business meetings, moms just just relaxing after dropping the kids off, and general student fare in the normal day and a general mix people people and schedules. The food varies constantly in menu, but is always excellent, and they are quite particular in the quality of food they deliver. If I was to rate them on a scale of 10, they get a 10/10. Keep up...

UPDATE 12/8/23 - my favorite meal is the #2 breakfast panini. Deconstructed. Mike, the owner, and staff know how to make great tasting food. Sadly I didn’t take a picture. It’s so good.

My son turned us on to this great little gem tucked away near North Braeswood and Chimney Rock. We stopped in one day for lunch and the Panini's were great. Now it is a favorite weekly stop.

And the coffee... I have tried several now, though my favorite is the mocha - but that has always been the case. Service is always friendly and the place is always spotless. WiFi and the ability to do a little work when needed is a great plus. Some outdoor seating on a pretty morning or evening and good conversation. Not the busy, "buy everything" feel of a Starbucks or brand store. More the comfortable atmosphere of an old school coffee house where you see and make friends. Oh, there is original artwork by local artists. Photos and paintings. We bought a landscape....

I've been coming to Fioza since college. It was my main study spot during graduate school, and I still like to come here on days when I'm working remotely. I like the laid back atmosphere - it's almost always busy, but it never feels like you're in a crush. Typical customers during the day are college students, people working remotely (like me), or ladies from the neighborhood meeting for a little coffee talk. The baristas are nice, and most then have been here several years. The music they play is a good mix of old and new - you could hear Fleetwood Mac one day and Future Islands the next. The coffee is pretty good, they have a fun array of specialty drinks, and the paninis, soups, and cakes they offer are always delicious. Bonus: tapioca teas! WiFi is free, outlets and parking are plentiful, and the bathrooms are kept...