Prelude Coffee & Tea — Restaurant in Houston

I made my first visit to this newish downtown spot on Good Friday. I was told by another coffee fan on Instagram that I would enjoy their coffee, so I came with expectations. The baristas did not disappoint, at all. I started off with a Flat White (my preferred drink). It was simply delicious, nice and smooth - perfect balance between the espresso and the milk. Not really a fan of lattes, I decided to have one later that afternoon (I was hoping for oat milk), but stayed with real milk.Both drinks were very delicious, not bitter or sour...just a perfectly delicious taste of Greenway coffee roasted beans!

I so wish they were open...

The atmosphere is very high end, with a large, white marble counter and ample seating. The space itself opens up into a reception area for the building that makes the place seem very comfortable and large. The cortado had a bit too much foamed milk, which diluted the coffee a bit and left me wanting something a bit stronger. The coffee itself was pretty neutral, with some chocolatey notes. They are affiliated with Blacksmith and Morningstar if you like those places. It was a pleasant experience and I would come here again to relax and talk or work. I didn't see any outlets while I was there if that is important to your studying...

If you like Blacksmith Coffee then you will like this place. And if you are not aware of Blacksmith, this is a great local roaster that takes great pride in helping coffee shops that use their beans deliver great coffee.

I personally like the Scrimshaw espresso blend so I always like the espresso-based drinks.

Lastly, the ambiance of this place is awesome - it's very open and the street-level views are great, being down in the main...