Luce Ave Coffee Roasters
3995 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Crema's Take
“Tucked away on a corner spot that's easy to miss, this roastery has earned serious respect for its meticulous espresso work and signature creative drinks like their beloved Black Island Latte, which balances charcoal, pandan, and coconut milk with real finesse. The team here takes their craft seriously—they weigh every grind and pull shots with impressive consistency on high-end equipment, making it a genuine destination for espresso lovers willing to seek it out. It's the kind of place where you'll find both perfectly dialed-in traditional espresso drinks and inventive house specialties that actually deliver on their promise.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Good corner coffee spot. They have high end espresso machine and bean grinders etc. Their process is consistent. They weigh the grinds and each shot is very consistent.
Both bathrooms are out of order and your business is open and running, and it's a food establishment. Not only is that ridiculous and either not true and youre just too lazy to clean the bathrooms and prefer to keep them locked for staff or too cheap to hire a plumber. No matter which it is, its bad business and it's also a health code violation. Do better or close.
Decent coffee shop off the freeway. The black island latte was good but could have used a stronger coffee flavor. I got half sweet which is just right. I don’t know if I would return with so many other coffee shops nearby but this coffee is worth a try if you haven’t been here before.
The black island latte is amazing!!!! The Pandan flavor is quite strong and the coconut milk adds just the right amount of richness and sweetness. I’m usually not a charcoal person, but it did add a nice touch of earthiness to the drink that pulled it all together. People are very friendly and parking is pretty good 👍
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ Great Coffee Spot — A Bit Hard to Spot, But Worth It Luce Ave Coffee Roasters is a hidden gem — literally! The sign is a little hard to see, so keep your eyes peeled, but once you’re inside, it’s a cozy and welcoming little café. I had a cortado and it was delicious — smooth, balanced, and well-prepared. The almond croissant had great flavor, though the pastry was a bit tough. I think warming it up made it drier than it should’ve been — I’ll definitely skip that step next time. It’s a nice small space to relax or get some work done. One of the bathrooms was out of order during my visit, but overall a good experience. I’ll be back for the coffee for sure!
Crema Reviews
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