Active Passion Coffee
803 Usener St, Houston, TX
Crema's Take
“This neighborhood gem in Houston wins hearts with genuinely kind staff and a thoughtful menu that goes beyond standard coffee shop fare—think perfectly balanced matcha lattes and surprisingly stellar kimchi grilled cheese alongside seasonal creative drinks. The cozy, low-key vibe makes it equally suited for solo laptop work, book clubs, or families with kids, though you'll want to arrive early or be flexible with parking in their small lot. It's the kind of place where regulars clearly feel at home, and where the coffee itself is executed with real care.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Wifi. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Cute place, not busy at noon on a Saturday but, probably would be for breakfast. Parking is hard to find, parking lot is small but, free. Street parking but, full with locals. Free wifi with info displayed. Lots of seating indoors and out, umbrellas too. Small menu but,…
This coffee shop is so nice. The staff is so kind and the coffee hot or iced is very delicious. I had book club here twice so the atmosphere is great and will definitely come back. The staff was ok that I ordered an iced latte on a very cold day lol
Such a great spot! My drink was amazing. The matcha wasn’t too sweet, just the way it’s supposed to be! The kimchi grilled cheese was top tier 🤤🤤 My friend got one of their seasonal drinks, and it literally tasted like an apple! We both loved everything. Can’t wait to come…
Active Passion Coffee is such a gem in Houston! I came on a day when they had a halal menu and couldn’t resist—I got everything along with a few drinks, and everything was absolutely delicious. The cookie butter iced latte was next level, easily one of the best I’ve had. Service…
Great neighborhood place for breakfast/lunch and coffee. They have a little kids sections with games and books which makes it easy if you have kids. It’s order at the register vs a sit down. Once we walked in they did greet us but there was an awkward interaction. There was a…
Crema Reviews
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