"Oh this is such a wonderful specialty coffee shop. Everytime we visit Houston, we have to stop and enjoy something new each time here and also buy their excellent Columbian coffee beans to bring back to Louisiana. Love love love Americana, Coquito Cold Brew, Crème Brûlée Cappuccino, and Campesino coffee, along with their columbian coffee beans all are 5 star! And being able to watch them make it at your table is all so special"

"Today was a coffee day. There is little strip center at Wilcrest and Westheimer that YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT. First, there is a Daiso Japanese dry goods store here, a total trip! Next, Avesta Iranian, one of the finer restaurants for Persian cuisine. Then , there is a Korean chicken place, an Indian restaurant (Desi District), a bike place, a cat hospital, nd one of those delivery by conveyor sushi places. Totally cool. But today, was a visit to the absolutely delightful specialty Colombian coffee shop called Cafe Tales or Cafetales...you choose. I chose the option of one gesha coffee but extracted by three different methods. In order to compare the methods keeping all other variables the same. They also offer an option of three coffees but all three extracted by the same method. Compare and contrast. Awesome. And I learned about the vandola, a Costa Rican coffee maker that one can use Kalita flat bed filters with, V60 conicals. I WANT ONE. And I came up with a fake band idea, a Costa Rican girl group called Marta and the Vandolas, singing their hit single. Bailando en las Calles. When I next return to Puebla, I'm going to contact the Talavera family that I know there and ask them to form one for me in the colors of Puebla Talavera ."

"I came in just to have a quick coffee & get some work done, but was quickly impressed by the quality of the atmosphere & coffee of this small shop. It was quiet, comforting & easy to enjoy. To make it even better the quality of the coffee was top notch. I had a German Siphon for the first time and was blown away at how easily the characteristics of the coffee came through. Easily one of the most pleasant cafe spots I've seen in Houston. If you love quality coffee, you have to check it out."

"I stopped into Cafetales for coffee and to get some work done, planning to head somewhere else for lunch—but I’m so glad I stayed. I realized they actually have a great selection of hearty, filling food options, and everything I tried was amazing. The almond croissant was hands-down the best I’ve had in Houston, the panini was delicious, and the coffee was not only beautiful but also tasted incredible. I ordered decaf since I can’t have caffeine, and honestly, I couldn’t even tell the difference—so good! The cafe is owned by a couple who are there every day, checking in on customers and making sure the quality stays high. You can tell they take real pride in both the food and the experience. It’s a perfect spot whether you’re working, reading, meeting with someone, or just relaxing. Bonus: the space and bathroom are both spotless. I’ll definitely be back!"

"I was so fortunate to stumble upon this cute little coffee shop. I got an oat latte. And it was delicious. But what made it so enjoyable was the super friendly and accommodating staff and welcoming vibe. Cannot recommend this place enough."