Inversion Coffee House

This coffee shop has a very modern, urban, sterile feel, but the baristas are warm and friendly. The prices are good and better than other coffee shops. They have a few breakfast items to offer, as well a food truck in the parking lot. The best part is the outside seating in the shade, it’s a small oasis in the city; I can relax and read my book. The café au lait is tasty, I’ll come back here.

I am a huge coffee drinker. Seriously. I am more than even addicted to it. This place is immaculate even though it’s always overwhelmed with people!

I can’t believe I’ve taken so long to review these guys — I walk here at least twice a week for morning coffee, and it’s worth the 2.5 mile trip. The kids are friendly and remember my name and they usually have an amazing selection of pastries etc. The atmosphere is generally good (I sometimes drive and bring my laptop to write) and while it’s full of students unless you get there early, I still enjoy the buzz of working and coffee smell.
I am lactose intolerant and their house made almond milk (NOT sweet! Thank you!!!) is to die for and they can do half-​caf for an old lady like me. I will always be a fan of this place. My favorite in Houston.
They also have a beautiful patio that’s great for reading outside when the weather is tolerable, and most days of the week have a food truck for other options.

They’ve renovated the place and it looks a lot more chick. Lighting inside the coffee shop varies depending on the time of day so keep that in mind. Their Toaster Latte is the best but like most coffee shops, the cookies and stuff cost as much as a coffee, lol. Their wifi is always good so that’s a plus.

Very limited parking on weekdays because it shares a parking lot with the Art League of Houston. I really enjoyed the ambience at Inversion! Food trucks also stop by for a bit so you can get a bite to eat while you sip on their drinks!
I enjoyed their peppermint tea.

This local coffee spot is exactly as hip as you would expect given its location along bustling Montrose. From the sleek corrugated aluminum exterior, to the reclaimed wood used inside, it’s an extremely sleek version of your neighborhood artsy coffee shop.
The offerings are pretty standard, I’ve tried the mocha and the matcha latte. I found the Valrhona chocolate flavor too subtle in the mocha, but the matcha latte was made to perfection. It seems the Honey Badger latte might be the house favorite, but I have yet to try it.
There’s a counter of baked goods and Sinful cookies, and on weekends they also offer delicious local breakfast tacos.
It can be very crowded in a Sunday, but the vibe is still chill and it’s a great place to hang out, read a book, and sip some coffee.

They have updated their bar area so that there are plenty of seating and outlets! Hooray!
With food truck in the lot and les baget right across the street, I can try to buckle down for a few hours here without having to worry too much about getting hungry.

After a long hiatus from visiting coffee shops around Houston, I’m glad to break the dry spell with Inversion. Considering how I am currently studying chromosomal inversions at Inversion, it seems appropriate, to say the least. Nerdiness asides, here are the pros:
DRANK
Ordered a chai latte. For $ 3.50 I think it comes a bit cheaper than other popular coffee haunts in the area. A tad on the sweet side, I still greatly enjoyed my drink because the emerald green haired-​barista definitely put enough spice to make the ‘chai’ of the ‘chai latte’ live up to its name. Next time I’ll ask for it extra hot — a few minutes after taking it to my seat I was sad to taste that it was already a bit lukewarm.
AMBIANCE
YAY! NATURAL LIGHTING! Plenty of outlets, and lots of local art on the walls. Big sturdy wooden tables, black seats. Inversion is connected to an art gallery, so consider it a study break and go take a look-​see for yourself. If sunshine is not your thing, only one side of the café is completely open; giant glass panel windows. If you’d rather be a bit shadier, the other half of the café is walled where the windows are on the other side.
Inversion does have its own parking lot, but many spots are reserved for some kind of art class. It’s not too difficult to find curb-​side in the subdivision nearby though, especially during the weekdays.
Inversion gets my pick over similar competitors like Black Hole (which actually also makes a solid chai latte but is too dark), Blacksmith (which has legit food but also dark), and Siphon (similar vibes but the business kills them). Check it out.

Oh oh oh! I finally got to cross this place off my list. I was so excited when my friend invited me to grab some latte here. It was both our first time and lucky for us. the menu was small so that it wasn’t too much to choose from. I went to my go-​to…
CHAI LATTE
I’m loving the spice in this cute little cup! It really had a kick to it, but not too much of a kick where you’ll fall off your sit while drinking it. The art was nicely done. It looked beautiful and clean. I loved that it had a nice thick frothy consistency and it tasted really good.
VANILLA LATTE
My friend got a vanilla latte and I’m not much of a coffee drinker, but man this was good. I love that it didn’t have that nasty after taste when you take a sip of coffee. I could definitely taste a hint of vanilla, but not too much where it’s overwhelming, but not too little where you’ll only taste coffee.
I’ll definitely come here again. It seems like a nice study spot. A lot of people were studying and working on their things. It was pretty quiet inside, but there are seats outside if you want to chit chat with friends.

Order a honey badger. Do it.
It’s espresso, steamed milk, honey, and cinnamon. It’s delicious. It’s sublime. I like it. I love it.
I prefer to drink mine by holding the cup to my lips and letting just enough of the espresso beverage to slip into mouth. Then I close my mouth, allow the flavors to coat my tongue, then I swallow. Always swallow. It’s rude to let the beverage dribble out of your mouth and onto your clothing. Don’t be rude.
Enjoy your honey badger.

Ordered the honey badger, it was more eh for me. The cinnamon garnish was a little overpowering, it took away the flavor and taste of the drink.

My friend and I were a bit disappointed with Inversion. The lattes were just okay– the foam on top was cold and the coffee was lukewarm. Also, the barista didn’t even bother to draw latte art on my friends matcha latte! Blasphemy…
The service was not very friendly as the waitress took my order with a bored expression. We didn’t feel welcomed… sad face. But, the concept and building of Inversion are really cool as is the outdoor seating!
Parking is plentiful and so are the seats indoors and outdoors. But because there are so many other good coffee places in the area, not sure if I’ll be back.

This place… is A-​OK.
First off, if you find a parking spot in the lot, CONSIDER YOURSELF SUPER LUCKY. That parking lot is so crammed and even though there’s a significant number of spots, it is always PACKED. I have to circle around 4 times (like a loser lolol) and kept waiting until one opened up. The parking lot is shared with an art gallery/​school, so maybe that’s why?
The inside is pretty cool. I like the windows that give a lot of natural lighting. But you can only use that natural lighting if you come during the day and if you’re able to snag a spot at the communal-​shared table. If not, you’ll be forced to sit at the bar, on the other side of the baristas… (speaking from personal experience).
I ordered a matcha green tea latte. The time to make it was swift. When I tasted it though, WAY WAY WAYYYYY TOO SWEET. Like, almost sweeter than Starbucks… At least there’s free water, and yes, I drank a lot of water.
Maybe I’m being a lil bit too harsh. But the place isn’t bad. I’ve just been to better coffee shops that are bigger and badder. Free wifi is a plus though!

This has become one of my favorite coffee shops in Houston. I came back after a long hiatus and was pleased to find that the interior was entirely remodeled! The tables are a nice light colered and clean wood and the cushions are comfortable for a long study session — especially with my bad back. It isn’t noisy with the riff raff and mostly has people inside during quiet work or meetings. Come here if you want good coffee and a great atmosphere
DRINKS ⁴⁄₅
SERVICE ⁵⁄₅

According to past reviews, this place has gotten a makeover, and I think it looks great! Very modern feel that has me lusting over one day owning a house that looks like it.
I got one of the specialties — honey badger — and it was tasty! Honey and cinnamon tasting, I usually don’t like super sweet drinks and this wasn’t overly sweet to me.

Sadly, they were doing renovations when I first went. I’m sure they’re don’t now and cannot wait to see the final results.
They have kombucha. Forgot the brand but it was pretty good. I did not like my drink and they gladly exchanged it for a tea for me. Great place good location.

It had been a long time since I had been to Inversion. I used to live in the neighborhood, and I remember when it first opened. Fast-​forward several years later, and I was driving through and stopped in for a quick drip coffee. The inside has been beautifully redone with a clean, modern lines. The menu is straightforward and well-​priced. The coffee was QUITE good, some of the best drip I’ve had in this city. Baked goods selection were slim at the time but future visits offered delightful Fluff Bakebar treats. Service was super-​friendly.
Lots of seats for folks to settle in for a study session or to get some work done. The outdoor patio is beautiful. Parking is a bit of an issue of course, given Inversion shares a lot with the neighboring Art League of Houston, and I imagine things get even tighter when the food trucks come around. Regardless, good strong coffee and a cool vibe will stick this coffee shop right back on my roster of caffeine stops.

It had been a long time since I had been to Inversion. I used to live in the neighborhood, and I remember when it first opened. Fast-​forward several years later, and I was driving through and stopped in for a quick drip coffee. The inside has been beautifully redone with a clean, modern lines. The menu is straightforward and well-​priced. The coffee was QUITE good, some of the best drip I’ve had in this city. Baked goods selection were slim. Service was super-​friendly.
Lots of seats for folks to settle in for a study session or to get some work done. The outdoor patio is beautiful. Parking is a bit of an issue of course, given Inversion shares a lot with the neighboring Art League of Houston, and I imagine things get even tighter when the food trucks come around. Regardless, good strong coffee and a cool vibe will stick this coffee shop right back on my roster of caffeine stops.

My usual study spots in the area were unusually crowded (and loud) for a Monday afternoon, so I decided to check out Inversion since a friend recommended it a while back.
1) The parking lot is roomier than many of the other coffee shops in the area
2) It’s next door/​in the same building as an art gallery (that I didn’t have time to check out but is a must for next time) — sounds more exciting than my usual study break scrolling through Instagram
3) The outlets are BOUNTIFUL (a necessity for those of us with laptop batteries with short lifespans)
4) They don’t play their music too loud
5) You don’t have to bother anyone for a refill on your water — you just get it yourself from the water dispenser (& it’s not warm either!)
6) They have a variety of seating options — a community table (get to know a stranger or two), high tables against the window with a view of the parking lot (and at night the Sticky’s Chicken food truck that’s just calling your name), and individual tables as well.
7) Their coffee is BOMB.
I got an iced chai latte that was just the right amount of chai with just the right amount of creaminess, and later on a cortada that was made quite well. The baristas weren’t overly-​friendly, but I’ll give them points for knowing the whole menu inside and out (yes I’m the girl that asks questions about everything and still takes another 5 minutes to decide what she wants).
Inversion, I’ll be back! Like tomorrow, lol.

Terrific experience here. We came during the holiday season and the place was decorated with hanging paper snowflakes which looked really cool and whimsical. The staff is great, and remained patient with me as I stared cluelessly at the menu. I ended up going with the hibiscus iced tea, which was unsweetened but still packed a huge punch. My cousin got a latte with actual latte art despite the place being quite busy at the time. I suppose I’m used to staff forgoing little details like that especially during rush hour, but it was a really sweet touch and made the experience even better.

Solid 4.5÷5 stars.
Here’s a quick rundown of why I love it so much:
+free refills for drip coffee
+spacious parking lot
+always plenty of seating & outlets
+lots of natural light
+appropriate music volume level
+good for a variety of crowds: friend who want to catch up, or students studying for their upcoming midterms (or MCAT like me T_​T), or professionals who want to get work done.
+has an art gallery next door!
[Ambiance]
Really bright and open, simple & minimalist aesthetic.
High ceilings are also a cool plus!
There’s a variety of seating options, like high seats against the windows and a big long table in the middle, as well as a bench area against the back wall. I came around noon on a weekday, and it did get busier at times, but everyone seemed to find a spot with ease.
Very conducive to studying, so absolutely no complaints here!
[Food/​drink]
I ordered a vanilla latte, and because I stayed so long, I also decided to get a cookie after after a few hours (LOL). My friend got a cold brew.
The latte was solid, and it’s cool that they make all syrups in house.
The cookie was also pretty good, what you expect from this small baked good.
If you have a preference for more bitter drinks, the cold brew would be perfect for you. My friend was pretty disgusted by the cold brew, as it was a lot more acidic than that of other coffee shops.
Overall, this place is a really quiet and cool place to get some hardcore studying/​work done. I wish it opened later, though. Definitely at the top of my list of go-​to coffee shops in Houston! Will come again – not necessarily for the edibles, but mainly for the concentration-​inducing vibe.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops for doing work/​studying! Inversion has a lot of natural light, which is a must when I need to be productive. The general atmosphere has seemed pretty quiet every time I’ve been, making it an optimal place to do work. There’s a counter running along one of the walls with huge windows, with outlets in between, so you’ll likely see people with laptops or books there. One con is that the tables are kind of small, so it might be a bit tight if you have a laptop and books/​notebooks with you.
On to the drinks: I love all things lavender, so I was more than ecstatic when I saw that they have lavender lattes. Needless to say, I was a happy camper on each of my visits with an iced lavender latte in hand. Being surrounded by a quiet, well-​lit environment, I definitely felt a boost in productivity; I’ll visit again if I’m in the area to read or do some work!

Cozy and pretty quiet place for spending time in afternoon. I have come here already some months at my work break. I have chosen it because it is near my work place and I haven’t others any good coffee. The service is simple and you don’t find any unusual for you, but I can’t say some very bad words about it.
I think this normal place for a cup of coffee and nothing more.

I’m satisfied this place and happily discovered it at last week! I walked with my sister and her little son about the town and decided to take coffee. I like late, they had excellent it!
My sister ordered Espresso Macchiato and we were surprised of free coffee for her son! Also, I liked the service and polite staff, they had some good jokes for us.
I hope will come back again and will check others kind coffee!

Its not what it once was. a renovation is always promising, but not in this case. Unless they’re aren’t finished then I’m writing this too early. The new block wood look on the table and counter-​tops are OK.
It «feels» unfinished with no plants, pictures, or paintings on the wall. The condiment bar is plain and boring… like the atmosphere in there. Inversion is nicely located right off Montrose Blvd.
I do like the openness of the windows, its nice to stare outside and not feel locked away somewhere. The size is nice too, plenty of seating. There just needs to be a heartbeat in there like there once was.
Still a mild-​fan,
~Rooster

There are so many good things about this place, the coffee is just art in general, the environment is great, it was a bit small but i know they have done some reconstruction which is great because would always be packed! One of the best things is the art found in this place the drinks are great the pastries are amazing. the playlist from this place is also okay, it can get better but other than that everything is just right! The service is amazing its just an amazing place to be.

Inversion, why you gotta be so on point. Every time I leave this place, I feel extremely satisfied. I love that there are always people around but for some reason there’s just enough space for a couple more people. I love the minimalist décor and the natural lighting that comes through the glass windows. But most of all I love the on-​point coffee. I grabbed a mocha again (some day I will try something else) and it was breathtaking. Creamy, milky, chocolate-​y, caffeinated and more than enough to keep me sipping for three hours. I cannot say enough good things about this place.
In terms of price, it doesn’t have the cheapest coffee in Houston but I think it’s very comparable to other coffee shops of a similar standard, but Inversion offers better-​tasting coffee.
Thanks for keeping my faith in mocha in tact, Inversion.

Coffee quality: 4.5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4.5
Value :4.0
Comments/​side notes: hipster doofus paradise. Eclectic friendly atmosphere with great coffee and friendly staff. Parking can be competitive. Make sure to try one of the various food trucks that may be there at any random time.

One of my favorite coffee shops in Houston. My go to drink is a matcha tea latte and they always do a great job with it with plenty of foam and not over heated. There are lots of windows for a lot of natural lighting. I like to bring my laptop and get some work done for a couple of hours. There is ample seating and a lot of people are on the laptops or just enjoying a cup of joe. On the plus side, there are sometimes food trucks parked in the parking lot right outside if a hunger pang ever hits.

I am on the hunt for the perfect coffee shop to grade papers. I really like the vibe in inversion but the tables are a little tight for more than one person if you each have a laptop. The tables in the middle were covered for some reason so there weren’t a ton of tables.
It has a more sleek modern atmosphere than a cozy coffee shop atmosphere so I think it would make a cute date place.
I got the most delicious white Japanese tea that I have been craving ever since!
My hunt continues…

Requested: one hot vanilla latte and one iced salted caramel latte with skim.
Received: one iced vanilla latte and one iced salted caramel latte with 2% milk.
The vanilla one was okay but the salted caramel only had a hint of caramel and for $ 5 you want the whole flavor experience. Was annoyed to only be told they didn’t carry skim milk after I asked them, primarily because they didn’t seem to care! Just got a shoulder shrug and she went back to what she was doing. Lack of care made us take the ones we had and not have them remake the order.

I have been a regular at Starbucks coffee places for many years. Now that I’ve heard they are promoting GMO products I’ve started looking for a better option for my morning and lunch coffee.
I have found this place called Inversion Coffee House and absolutely love it. They have a better quality coffee and their bakery contains less sugar and other non-​needed calories.

I fell in love as soon as I walked in… I absolutely love it! I come here to study and the lighting is amazing because they have such a huge window to allow natural lighting. I usually study by myself, so I don’t need those huge tables where you end up sharing with a stranger and feel those awkward glances. The tables here fit about one person, and maybe a second so it’s so ideal for me! Its pretty quiet in the fact that no one really talks here, but my only complaint would be that they play the music way too loud.
Favorite drinks:
–Carcado: It wasn’t my favorite… maybe I should add more creamer or sugar to it next time. I won’t truly rate it yet until I give it my 100% when trying
–Salted Caramel ice latte: (¹⁰⁄₅): I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. It tasted amazing that its almost indescribable… You just have to try it. I am very tempted to try it again in a hot version so I can have an amazing drink and get to see the cute designs that come with it too.

Inversion has officially become my go-​to study spots when I don’t feel like going school. Over the past few months, I have spent several days working here and I can honestly say this place is one of the best coffee shops I’ve been to. Here are a few things that make Inversion one of the top coffee shops in Houston:
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I love this coffee shop but wish it was open later! They close at 8 which leaves the time I have after work to be cut short! Their drip coffee is up there with my favorite coffees. It’s always a good temperature, in a unique mug (never the same as the last cup) and served to me with a smile on the barista’s face. Free refills! I never understand why certain coffee shops (blacksmith, siphon & café brasil) charge for drip coffee refills. The amount of coffee they probably dump out at night is astronomical in comparison to the free coffee they could give out. I know some of the coffee shops are small and can’t afford to make fresh coffee every 30 mins like a Starbucks could. I’m glad to say they have free refills and will continue to come here for them!

Me: «Can you make an animal design in my latte?»
Barista: «What kind of animal would you like?»
*Speechless*
Now that is talent! «Any animal?» A simple dog or a cat would have sufficed, but ANY animal? I tried to think of the weirdest creature that walked on earth, but my mind went blank so a bear would do, and a bear was what I got. I must say, the design was «beary» good!
As for the taste, the latte was great! Naturally not too bitter and very smooth. There were no bits and pieces of coffee beans in my cup either. If I was to order the latte again, I would have opt for the cane sugar one. Its slightly sweeter.
Nice area to study. Plenty of sun light shines through the tall windows and electrical plugs are available for almost every seat next to a wall. I can probably count 35 people seated inside who are on their laptops «studying». The only problem is that it gets crowded and seating may be difficult to find, but this is a problem occurring at almost all of these booming coffee shops around Houston. You may end up walking in and walking right out because of this.
Parking lot is very big but can also fill up during the busy hours. I arrived here on a rainy Saturday at around 2:30 and got the last parking spot. If the lot does fill up, there is neighborhood parking.
The barista and cashier was very nice which adds to the positive experience. Overall, this place has good coffee, atmosphere, plenty of seating, however can get crowded so seating becomes limited.