Simply Coffie — Restaurant in Houston

I wanted to visit this coffee shop and try its coffee and pastries since it opened. Today, I finally managed to visit it and boy oh boy was I disappointed. PARKING: It was difficult to find a parking space in its small “one-direction” parking lot. I finally was able to find a spot on the street. COFFEE: The person at the counter attempted to explain 1 or 2 of their single coffees, but it was difficult to hear or understand him given the acoustics inside. Since it was my first time there and to make it easy to compare to other conventional and alternative cafes, I decided to go with the safe choice: a hot Latte with double shot of espresso. The latte was luke warm with too much milk or not enough coffee. The drink was served in a mug with no handle. This made me question whether the drink was intentionally made luke warm instead of hot because of the choice of the mug or the no-handle mug is used because the drinks are served warm (not hot) by design. PASTRY: the pastry display was empty, except for the small chocolate truffles and a small pink square fruity pastry. How can you have a formidable cafe without a decent selection of pastries. I ordered the fruity pastry. The small pastry was simply made of some sort of mascarpone cream and a bit of cake on a soft layer of biscuit and covered in a pink fruity thin crust. It tasted bland and just sugary. The server brought the pastry with a small fork that had a thin cylinder shaft handle, which kept rotating every time I tried to cut a piece of the cake. Even the choice of utensils was a miss. AMBIENCE: modern, but not enough tables to sit. There was enough vertical space to make this cafe two levels instead of one level with really high ceiling. But I guess the limited parking does not encourage maximizing the service space. PRICE: this cafe is too pricey. A latte and a small piece of pastry cost ~$20.

As a supporter of smaller and non-franchise businesses, I’d like to wish this cafe the best of luck. There’s definitely plenty of room for simple and basic...

My girlfriend and I are always looking to try new coffee spots for study dates and today we decided to check out Simply Coffie in the Heights.

This place has two main cons and it's all uphill from there so I will get those out of the way first. The parking here is atrocious. There are a handful of spots adjacent to the shop but we had to search around for a few minutes before locating parking down the road. Secondly, the shop is rather small and has limited seating. That being said, my girlfriend and I were able to nab the last available table as soon as we arrived. Neither of these are Simply Coffie's fault and I won't detract points for them, but it's something to be aware of and to plan for before visiting.

Upon entering I thought the lighting and atmosphere seemed very elegant and upscale but not to the point where it felt hostile. They had gentle jazz music playing that really suited the vibe and due to the limited seating, the overall noise level was very low and perfect for getting some work done or having a quiet conversation.

When I went to order and looked at my menu I immediately knew I was a little out of my death. I love the taste of coffee but I am not super knowledgeable about it, so I had to ask the baristas for assistance. They were very patient with me (lol) and eventually helped me pick out a single country of origin iced double espresso from Peru. It came out very quickly and when I took my first sip I was amazed. The espresso had so much depth and flavor and it truly caught me off guard. It was delicious but unlike anything I have ever tried before.

I am sitting in Simply Coffie writing this and I am already excited for the next time I can come in and try something else. I may not be all that knowledgeable of the subtle intricacies of coffee beans and where they come from but Simply Coffie has really impressed me and has inspired me to learn a lot more about this deceptively complex beverage that I drink on a...

I came here in a delightful mood as a first-time traveler to Houston. My husband ordered a great latte, while I asked the barista to recommend their signature drink. He suggested one with a “woody aroma” and “rich fragrance” — it turned out extremely sour, tasting more like yogurt than coffee.

I politely asked if I could switch to something else. He suggested the rose chocolate drink, and I said yes, especially if it could be iced. I also mentioned that if he planned to toss the original drink, my husband might like it. He handed it to me without a word — no explanation, no expression, just silence.

Then I sat there waiting while he served everyone else who ordered after me. After more than 30 minutes, he finally brought the new drink and charged me for it. I was shocked — I told him he should have informed me earlier if I needed to pay and wait that long.

His response was that I drank “most of it.” I opened the cup in front of him — it was still almost full. I hadn’t touched it since giving it back. I was sitting right there, in front of him the whole time. He could see that.

I work in Silicon Valley where baristas in my office make amazing coffee for free. I didn’t travel all the way here to get a free drink — I came hoping to support local culture and craft. But this experience left me feeling disrespected, even discriminated against. I cannot help but wonder if I was treated this way because I’m Asian.

This is not just about a cup of coffee — it’s about fairness, communication, and dignity. I hope this café reflects on the importance of treating every customer...