Retrospect Coffee Bar

Cool concept. A gas station converted into a coffee shop. Enormous patio with plenty of space to sit. The staff is eclectic and fun and great. This is my go-to coffee spot! The coffee is always great. If you have a soft for trashy kitties like me, you are in luck!

Lots of people working on their laptops. A soft classical rock and maybe some R&B is playing in the back with a water fountain so not great for calls, but great for vibes. There is an outdoor area in the front and the back with lots of shade and solar lights, no inside seating. There’s a bathroom in the back and a fountain and plenty of picnic tables and benches for a groups to sit around and talk. I ordered the Janis Joplin crate which included avocado egg and cheese, pretty standard and slightly sweet, good overall. There’s a water station for everyone to enjoy.

Loved it! The manager on site was very kind and helpful, staff friendly as well. They carry Cake & Bacon pastries which are my favorite so that's already a win for me. I had the Janis Joplin crepe and OMG it was incredible. And I don't usually say OMG so there you have it. For coffee with did an iced Oat Stoopwaffle Latte and it was pleasantly cinnamon.
There is ample parking and seating. They have craft beer as well but we came before lunch time so didn't test out their beer selection.

Stopped here on our way out of the city and it was delicious. We got a crepe and didn’t anticipate it being the portion that it was, it was a lot! The Archie hall is so good, comes with syrup on the side. Coffee was just as good!

I’ve been working in this neighborhood for years but had no idea about this little gem of a coffee shop just next-door to Axelrad. I swung by on a rainy overcast morning and had, no joke, the best latte of my life. And incredible service (maybe their name was Drew?). Very friendly and very attentive. Just totally blown away that I didn’t know about this place and hope that this review makes you go. Because it’s worth it. I’ll be a mega regular.

The best espresso I have ever had, period. I had been searching for a good espresso bar for years now, just moved to Houston and discovered this place. I was served a bright, central-american single origin coffee and it was amazing. Plus I didn't have to pay a premium for genuinely good food. Their home-made savory pastry was amazing too - and it tastes like it was scratch made. Made my day.

Fun little coffee joint, would recommend their drip coffee and crepes. We got their strawberry and nutella crepe, as well as their “I’m a Hog” crepe (ham and cheese) that were both amazing. They’ve also got a cozy heated area in the back with a killer playlist. These guys rock.

Location: midtown area/ labranch
Staff: friendly, helpful, nice
Time wait: none
Seating: outdoor, there is a closed area to protect from rain/wind
Price: average
Taste: stroopwael oat milk latte/ hot
It was very tasty and full to the size of the cup
Food: muffin asked to be warmed and I loved the crispy top
Parking: lots

Great relaxed spot, lots of available seating and parking.

PROS: beautiful seating options, power outlets available, delicious coffee, kind staff
Cons: beware, they aren’t open long! Make sure they’re open before you plan to go.

This place is great for a quick coffee that tastes great. You order at a window and they call for you or bring it out if you sit in the back. Speaking of the back, there is a covered, shady back area full of beautiful water features and plants - it’s so relaxing. There are lots of games you can play. The coffee isn’t too expensive either. The staff members have always been so sweet to us. I strongly recommend this place and hope it gets more attention!

Wish I could give this place 3.5 stars. The atmosphere is really cute, it's a historic landmark. The drip coffee was lukewarm and a little weak, but the service was good.