The Church of Coffee, Coffee House West End, 77007
4 Floors to explore, each floor with its own appeal!
If you want to see the most aesthetically pleasing coffee shop with some history, Coffee House West End is the place to go. Walking into the shop, for some reason, gives me Harry Potter vibes. The interior design toys with a mix of the new and the old. The old table lamps, wall paintings, and bookshelves emulate the feeling you're in an old library. Additionally, the wooden beams and structures with its rustic black metallic supports give the elegance of the bank run by elves.
The predictability of the place is simply awesome. The building consists of 4 floors. Second floor is a mezzanine to the first floor. These two areas have the vibe I described above. They are usually filled with light chatter and multitude of people. The third floor in my experience is filled with quiet working people. Noise levels are low and decorations are moderate. This is where you would go to get your work done and maybe meet in groups since it is the most spacious of the floors. The fourth floor is the rooftop. Unfortunately, I missed my chance to take a picture since it is now under construction, but from my experience it is a light hearted place for people to socialize and meet.
The restrooms differ depending on the floor, almost exactly as I described with each floor. First and second floors share a restroom with a single stall toilet and urinal, meant for the people visiting to socialize. However, if you explore further to the third floor, as a real pilgrim of coffee shops, you will be rewarded with two large private restrooms big enough to do yoga for two.
Overall, the experience is great, however there are major takeaways. Even though I never had real deterring issues finding a place to work, it does take effort to look for a decent table space going through all the floors. Plugs are not always available, so if you have a short battery life on your laptop due to constant overcharging, you will need to always be on the hunt. Another factor that I considered to be an issue is the hours of operation. The coffee shop is located next to a church and from what I have heard, the business closes around 6pm due to church gatherings. I’m not sure if that means the church members gather in the shop using shared space or if they have a deal made to vacate the vicinity for the church for parking space. Which brings me to my last complaint using this perfect segway. Parking can be problematic. The parking lot is small and neighborhood parking can be a decent walking distance, comparable to parking across a Target parking lot.
With all this being said though, I recommend it as a great visiting experience, maybe to grab a coffee with an old friend or a first date exploration experience. Exploring the shop will undoubtedly be a topic of the conversation for the day.
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Productivity Rating
Internet: Debatable, slow at times like due to overuse.
Outlet Availability: Go for the hunt.
Seating: Not an issue if you climb stairs.
Table Space: Can be an issue for groups more than 2.
Noise: Depending on the floor, choose to your liking.
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Poops Rating
Toilet paper: 2 Ply
Private or Stall: Private. GO TO THE THIRD FLOOR. Click view more under pictures to see!
Cleanliness: Excellent.
Lock: Secure turn lock.
Website: https://www.thecoffeehousehtx.com/
Location: 802 Shepherd Drive Houston, Texas 77007
