Agora - Coffee shop in Houston - 1712 Westheimer Rd, USA

We went to the cafe at around noon on a Sunday. It was almost packed, but we were able to find a nice table on the second floor. The cafe blends perfectly with the artistic, vivid and young atmosphere of Montrose. I ordered a latte and it was great. I love the ambience with all the paintings on the wall, and the nice match of colors of all the decorations. On the second floor, you got a nice view of the street, and you could chat there without much distraction. The staffs are friendly. They also have a wide variety of baked food. I would love to go again.

An institution within the Houston coffee scene, Agora has been serving delicious drinks for over 20 years. In the heart of Montrose, this coffee shop is a mix of kitschy, eclectic, and cozy place. The almost tucked away exterior belies the exquisite interior which is decorated with local and Greek items. The interior sitting area is also interesting as the second floor is an all around balcony overlooking the first floor. In addition to yummy pastries, and espresso drinks, the place serves nitro brews, local craft brews, and wine. A great place to connect with friends, study, or just get a good cup of coffee.

I found this place on Houston’s Top Coffee Shops on an influencers social media. It has very little parking in the parking lot so be prepared to find street parking. Upon entry it had a great cozy feel to it. The staff was pretty friendly. I had no clue what I wanted to order since it was so late I didn’t want to risk no being able to sleep due to caffeine luckily the barista walked me through many caffeine free options. A pot of tea paired with a thick slice of banana cream bread. Both were perfect. Going up the stairs was a weeee bit challenging as the steps are old school and very very steep. Once I found a cozy 2 seater table in a corner I really enjoyed the subtle music,this is not a quite coffee shop it is very social. To be a rainy Saturday night to be able and look around and see a very diverse group of people was amazing. All ages, coffee drinkers, tea drinkers, wine drinkers… some just sitting and talking, some studying, some reading a book, others exploring the internet. I most definitely would attend again.

Boisterous, Greek-themed coffee shop in the Montrose area Pros: great social atmosphere, longer opening hours, good coffee / drinks Cons: limited seating, noisy environment, steep stairs are a potential hazard, parking is confusing Ambience: Not for quiet-coffee shop goers - there’s always loud music playing, accompanied by the chatter of the numerous guests. The interior is styled as a forum space - the first floor bar and seating area opens up to an atrium with the upstairs seating area. The upstairs area is quite narrow, with uneven tables, chairs, and flooring. Service: is friendly but the lines are long. Staff are diligent about cleaning up mugs / glasses once you’re finished. Value: coffee / drinks run from $3.50 for black coffee to $6.50 for specialty drinks. Coffee: admittedly not a big coffee drinker but have enjoyed their specialty drinks e.g., chai latte, honey matcha latte, etc.

This place offers an impressive selection of pastries and desserts. However, the coffee itself was a letdown. The milk tasted burnt, and the quality of the coffee beans seemed subpar, detracting from the overall experience.

We enjoyed visiting this place. It's open until late and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I personally like the atmosphere with the music and chatter. Coffee houses can be for socializing too. And of course, the artwork inside is wonderful!

Trendy Greek inspired(?) cafe that sorta looks more Nordic on the inside but it is a vibe for sure. College kids and older hipsters throughout with the cool staff kids just chilling. Has a small sorta bodega goods for pick up and go with some pastries and of course coffee! The reason we’re all here! I tried the Lavender Fields Latte and I gotta say despite this being overused or overplayed, it was the best Lavender latte I’ve had. So try it if you want to compare. Not that I particularly love trying these in general but from the signature drinks list I had to try it. Trendy area to walk around in as well.

Can’t wait to come back to this place , I want try everything, for now can talk about cappuccino for me was perfect, walnut baklava delicious and fresh , but my favorite was pumpkin bread It was Moist, so fresh deep pumpkin flavor and not to much sweet incredible.