Crema's Take
“Merit Coffee has a real gift for sourcing and roasting—their single-origins like the Miguel Guzman Honduran pull through with genuine complexity and zero harshness—but the 3.8 rating reflects consistent execution problems on the espresso side and a cramped space that's created tension with staff during the rush. Multiple reviewers have noted sour espresso shots and a cramped, awkward wait area that makes ordering feel stressful rather than welcoming. If you're after excellent drip coffee and can time your visit off-peak, it might be worth a shot; if you want a polished espresso experience or a comfortable cafe to sit in, you'll be disappointed.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot. Opens early.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Merit Coffee always delivers, and this visit was no exception. The drip with the Miguel Guzman Honduran blend was sublime – baked pear, brown sugar, and cloves lingered beautifully. No acidity, no bitterness. The cortado was good too, perfectly balanced with smooth espresso and…
I was excited to try this place and they got a lot of people through very quickly. The problem was the espresso was sour, and the ladies at the cash register seemed frustrated/rude with any questions. They should’ve expected large crowds with new customers due to the new…
So excited about this shop in the Mueller area. And I'm here to defend them because no idea what Lourdes is talking about. That review sounds like you've never been to a coffee shop and want it for yourself. If you order 5 shots and 4 syrups, what do you expect? Anywho, the…
I was very excited for this cafe to open for good coffee in the mueller area. Unfortunately I am having some issues with the location. -The cafe is tiny. There is no real space to wait for to go orders, there’s limited seating, it’s constantly loud from how many people are in…
Y’all , this place just opened a few days ago and they are in high demand (customers are always in and out of here)👏🏼 I’ve been in twice, had a cereal milk cold brew and a Cinnamon Toast Crunch matcha 🤤 Both delicious! I’ll be back💝
Crema Reviews
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