Brass Tacks - Houston

I absolutely love BT!!! Staff is always happy and friendly. Coffee and other drinks are great! Not to mention the food is absolutely delicious. Fun lively atmosphere! (fyi not a quiet library setting). Highly recommend!!!

The atmosphere is nice, but that's where nice things end. The cashiers attitude was less than cordial. Coffee was OK but way too expensive. Bagel was a disaster.

The food is excellent, and the service is outstanding, though it tends to be a bit louder than typical coffee shops. I'm not entirely convinced this place can be classified as just a coffee shop, as it offers much more. There’s ample seating available, so even when it gets busy, you'll easily find a table. Both the food and the coffee were delicious. The atmosphere is lively, making it a fantastic spot to work if you don't mind a bustling environment.

There is a wealth of space and seating for visitors inside and outside of the café. If you come during peak hours you may need to park on the nearby street. Otherwise, there is plenty of parking spots. (They have their own designated parking lot!)Lovely decorations and theming with dim ceiling lights to compliment the ambience. The lighting becomes insufficient when nighttime arrives or if the skies are cloudy because the café has large windows to allow for sunlight. Though, if you're here for the cocktails/beer, the dim lighting is appropriate. If you're here to study, read books, or take notes, bring an extra book light/lamp.The coffee isn't the best quality. I suppose that's the reason why, on Yelp, the favorite menu items are not coffee. I have not tried their food, so no comment on that.The customer service is great! The workers know the menu well. They serve up your drinks quickly.Do not rely on wifi if you're here during peak hours. You'll likely not get reception. I had to use my hotspot/cellular data.Restrooms are clean and well-kept. If you think there is no lock on the stall doors, you are wrong. There is a small circular button underneath the door handle, metal just like the handle, that you need to press. (The restrooms have better lighting.)Overall, this is a very quaint place to hang out and study with plenty of seating options. There are a good amount of electrical outlets, too. Just keep in mind you may not get wifi. Bring a lamp/book light if need be. Parking is very convenient, too.

The atmosphere is top tier. It is an experience like no other. Whether you want to hang out for happy hour, order coffee, tea, food, or study, there's a place for you. This establishment is so evenly thought out and comfortable for the entire community. This is a new favorite for me. I was in Houston for the Thanksgiving holiday and needed to get some work done. This venue was perfect. The food was great, and the layout is well thought out and aesthetically pleasing, which made it easy to get my work done. The music was appropriate, and the volume was perfect. The plants were so fresh and authentic. I will visit this cafe in the future.