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Alexander R Li • April 22, 2022

Roll The Dice At The Hidden Gem Full Of Unique Visitors At Compesino Coffee House, 77006

Hidden gem tucked away in plain sight!

While driving down a small one way road after a short business meeting on Wednesday, I spotted a hidden gem out of the corner of my eye. Similar to one of my top favorites, EQ Heights, Compesino Coffee House is a converted residential house with a great home-style vibe filled with great seating for productive workers. The living room and the room beside it are my favorite seating places. The environment is almost entirely random. Krull was playing on the living room TV during my last visit and beside me were two friends discussing their new relationships. While across from me were two elder ladies playing dominoes. Majority of the seatings are for 1 to 2 people with available outlets mostly within an arm’s reach. 


The menu is heavily South American influenced, with their coffee beans strictly originating from Mexico, and central/south america. My favorite being the horchata ice latte. The cinnamon and latte combination brings out a new perfective to my latte experience. While their other items such as the Maya Mocha Latte and Cafe De Olla also brings out a unique coffee profile I have yet to experience. 


Parking hasn’t been an issue since the times I have visited but it is limited compared to the capacity of people it can hold. However if you do intend on coming in a group, setting may be challenging since tables are mostly for small groups of 2. There are 3 possible locations for groups inside, otherwise the outside seating will be a great option if you decide to come on a clear day. 


The Internet and productivity is amazing. I was worried when the barista had told me the wifi password will be given through the receipt, but to my surprise it was more or less a permanent password that I have used in separate visits. Both visits are over the duration of an hour. 


Lastly, the restroom is a private bathroom, one for each male and female. They are clean and fit in with the style of the shop. However, much to my disappointment, they use the typical large rolling toilet paper dispenser. A 2 ply paper thin enough to play a film with proper imagery. To my conclusion, Compesino Coffee House is a true hidden gem with a speck of dust trapped within. 


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Productivity Rating

Internet: Great, password is provide within receipt. Not limited (to my knowledge)

Outlet Availability: Within arm's reach.

Seating: Abundant for small numbers,1 and 2. May be difficult for larger, may need to sit outside.

Table Space: Good for small numbers.

Noise: Absolutely random. Seen people get life coached, played dominoes, and even meditating outdoor.


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Poops Rating

Toilet paper: 2 Ply film trip dispenser type.

Private or Stall: Private room with plenty of space, enough to for the Turkey Whirling Dervish to spin standing still.

Cleanliness: Exceptional.

Lock: Knob twist.


Website: https://www.facebook.com/campesinocoffeehouse/

Location: 2602 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77006



By Alexander R Li September 29, 2024
Review Talking about a RARE find! Hidden away in plain sight, located in New Heights Houston, and marketed as a dessert store, Red Dessert Dive was an incredible find for coffee poops. Walking into this book nook of a store, you’re guaranteed to be greeted with a pleasant aroma of fresh baked cupcakes. During my stay there, the smell of cinnamon and cake from their first reveal of the oven door fills the room every hour. The atmosphere of the store gives a cozy, indie feel. As if it’s saying, “We like to make cupcakes and we’d like you to enjoy it here if you can.” Which I certainly did. They have many other baked sweets despite my obvious focus on the cupcakes. Muffins and cookies are certainly worth a try, but the cupcakes, bless the cupcakes. It’s made very simply in terms of the format, cake at the bottom and a nice dollop of piped icing on top, not spread, and the size is what I would argue to be the default size of any reasonable person’s imagination. Let’s just say it does not need to use its size to add a level of quirkiness to it. Even better, at the last hour of the store's operation, the cupcakes are buy one get one! The working conditions are exceptional. Outlets were easy to find, the internet was provided indefinitely, and seating was always available. Because most people come and go as bakery customers would, I don’t see it as a potential problem going forward. Coffee Poop Bathroom-wise, it’s a single private unisex room with a decent lock. Maximum privacy sure, but number two suspects would be easy to identify. Puns and comments aside. Parking might be the only challenge to your visit here. Go visit, eat lots of cupcakes, drink the coffee, and poop there.
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