Cougar Grounds
4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX
Crema's Take
“Tucked near the University of Houston campus, Cougar Grounds earns consistent praise for their specialty matcha lattes and fresh fruit smoothies that rival typical campus coffee chains, though their matcha preparation could use some refinement. The spacious, study-friendly atmosphere with comfortable lounging areas and considerate music levels makes it a genuine alternative to corporate options, though service speed at the counter remains inconsistent depending on staffing. What keeps customers coming back is the quality of their drinks—reviewers genuinely seem to care about the coffee here in a way that goes beyond convenience.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
If you’re at UH and looking for a good place to study, I recommend going here! I like their coffee here compared to the Starbucks in the SC. But the strawberry matcha latte I got had big clumps of matcha powder at the bottom and tasted more like strawberry milk. If you do get here during lunch rush (like 11:30-1) it gets super crowded and hard to find a spot to sit at.
I went there today for the first time and had a great experience. The girl at the counter answered to all my questions and my matcha latte was delicious. I'll be back for sure!
Terrible speed of service at the register. Must have a really bad management problem. Workers lounging around instead of 2 people working a register when there is clearly a need for it. Managers will hound for cents on an alternative milk before they have their workers work properly.
Everything here is top notch. I work for University of Houston and I come here often in the morning or at lunch time. Their coffee is amazing. Doesn't matter what you get, it's always impeccable. Their breakfast sandwiches are also absolutely amazing. The staff/students that work there are all nice and friendly. Orders come out VERY quick and always good. If you're visiting or you live in Houston, this is a place you won't want to miss out on!
Mango with peach and apricot smoothie. Made with fresh fruit, you can see them make it in front of you. Great spacious seating areas. Lots of nice lounging spots. Music isn’t too loud so it’s useful for studying. One side doesn’t have AC and gets hot.
Crema Reviews
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