Hollow

Crema's Take

“The baristas at Hollow pull espresso with serious technical skill, coaxing out nuanced flavor notes like orange blossom and caramel that elevate even simple milk drinks. Their house-made pastries and creative signature beverages (butterscotch lattes, vanilla bean oat milk creations) make this tiny, warm cafe worth a visit if you're willing to pay for quality and linger a bit. Just note that consistency with milk quality can be hit-or-miss, and the vibe skews toward leisurely coffee appreciation rather than quick caffeine fixes.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries on the menu.

Slow sitQuick grabSpecialty drinksSignature drinksPastriesTraditional drinksCraft espressoPastries

Google Reviews

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Cynthia Lopez

★★★★★4 months ago

I was not a fan of the coffee because the milk used in my cappuccino tasted like it had spoiled. My son’s vanilla bean latte with oat milk was better. The house baked banana bread was excellent but did not make up for the bad coffee. Limited bench seating in a cool,…

Sage Kitamorn

★★★★★4 years ago

Great spot to get a crafted drink and homemade pastry. If you are on a budget, super hungry, or generally an uptight person, you should probably skip Hollow and go elsewhere. But if you're rolling into the weekend and want to carry a chill vibe with you as you stroll Irving,…

T Lucas

★★★★★7 years ago

You can tell the barista has been trained in making proper espresso. He brought out subtle hints of orange, blossom, caramel, and cocoa out of his espresso. The milk was steamed perfectly. My only complaint was the wait, but that was bound to happen when your espresso tastes…

Kirkydoky

★★★★★8 years ago

Clerks are so kind and keep smiling. This tiny cafe has its own warm atmosphere and coffee is flawless. I had a greatly comfortable time here.

Fang H

★★★★★8 years ago

Cozy little shop with homemade pastries and some innovative coffees. I got a butterscotch latte, would love if it had a stronger coffee flavor. But overall good experience!