Rao's Bakery & Coffee Cafe

Not very impressed... if you want drip coffee, you gotta get it yourself.And it was lukewarm. I got another coffee that I didn't really want just because it was hotter. When I got to the car, I realized that the coffee was not very good and the cream had a weird taste to it like it was about to go bad. Looks like, unfortunately, I had another bad experience.I had high hopes for Raos, .The kalache with sausage was delicious. But I believe it, it's sat in the warmer too long. And the sausage dried out and the pastry was hard and chewy. Definitely need improvement on the coffee. Circle.K coffee machine makes better coffee than you guys have any day of the week. I'm an avid coffee drinker, and I just drink regular drip with a little cream and sweetener. I would give your coffee on a scale, from 1 to 10, about a 3. No freshness or flavor and the cream tasted bad.I threw it away. It's a shame that a convenience store has better coffee than you guys and a lot of other places. In Houston.

We love Rao's! Pastries, baked goods, breakfast and lunch, all the food is fabulous. Their specialty coffees are some of the best around as well as their regular coffee. They make their own in house whip topping that is incredible on the specialty coffees and hot chocolate (and probably anything else you want whip topping on!). The service is top notch and fast too. It has a nice little Italian cafe feel to the whole place and just makes you feel relaxed and at home. Just a great place!!

Rao’s is a beloved community staple off Cypresswood, and for good reason. With its welcoming ambience, cozy atmosphere, and bold coffee, it’s a local favorite that consistently draws me back. I usually come in focused on my morning coffee—especially their exclusive, robust 1941 Anniversary Blend—but their tempting pastry case makes discipline challenging, especially when I’m trying intermittent fasting. I’ll admit, their chocolate chip cookies are dangerously good—perfectly sweet, chewy, and irresistible. And truthfully, there are mornings when the enticing aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wins me over, ending my fast a bit prematurely. Worth it? Absolutely. If you’re looking for a reliable coffee spot, have a sweet tooth that refuses to be ignored, or just want an inviting place for your weekly gatherings, Rao’s Bakery, Coffee, and Cafe is absolutely worth visiting. Now, back to enjoying my coffee—it’s exactly the bold kick-start my morning needed.

Love this little bistro! I prefer the "less sweet" items, so the Thumbprint cookie and the Sand Tart are my faves; but my hubby loves all the sugary goodness and peanut butter anything is his favorite. He also had the six layer cake/pie thingy. It was huge! And delicious! He also ordered a hand-crafted shake using three gelato flavors. It was so yummy! There are adorable decorations and gifts for purchase as well.

I read this place had a good key lime pie, so I took a drive to find out. I didn't know what to expect of this place. It was a delightful little cafe and the staff was friendly. I got a whole pie to go for $20 and it was a very good key lime pie, bit on the tart side but I enjoyed a slice when I got home. I definitely will go back and enjoy lunch or dessert with a coffee or some gelato here.