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Agora

Coffee Shop and Wine Bar$$$$
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    Julia
    "This is my favorite spot to study or hang out with friends."(8 Tips)
    Jake H.
    "I really enjoyed the soy chai latte."(3 Tips)
    Jim B.
    "Nice espresso with earth tones that folds nicely into a cappuccino."(20 Tips)
    Amanda S.
    "great location, great atmosphere, as long as you feed the jukebox."(4 Tips)
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  • My Table Magazine
    My Table MagazineMarch 27, 2013
    Aside from the usual lineup of caffeinated beverages, Agora stocks a generous variety of foreign, craft and obscure beers and wines. If you like sweets, try the granitas. Post-fire bonus... Read more
  • Athena A.
    Athena ArmylagosJune 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Agora is one of a kind! The owner and management are very kind. Great atmosphere. Fantastic music choices in the juke box. Feet drinks and of course the famous frappe. And belly dancing on Wednesdays!
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkSeptember 26, 2013
    Great place to spend an afternoon catching up with old friends or studying for exams. The eclectic interior welcomes, but the best seat in the house is outside on the 2nd story balcony. Amazing view!
  • Tere P.
    Tere PerryAugust 9, 2018
    If you're looking for a coffee shop that serves you ale, beer or wines while you listen to jukebox songs and smoke cigars, you've found it here. And of course, there's always coffee!
  • Jim B.heart icon on user image
    Jim BaileyMarch 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice espresso with earth tones that folds nicely into a cappuccino. Comfortable place to enjoy some Java.
  • Krishana M.
    Krishana MichelleSeptember 4, 2013
    Not sure if there is anything that I don't love at this place! I love the sangria, the hot teas, the smoothies, the beer. Whatever I'm in the mood for, they've got it. Plus Wednesday belly dancing :)
  • Marwan M.heart icon on user image
    Marwan MzJune 12, 2018
    And old house converted to a cafe and to be honest the atmosphere there is amazing .. you can study ..read .. have conversations.. etc
  • Andres N.heart icon on user image
    Andres NovoaNovember 1, 2015
    This is a great place to chill with friends over a cup of coffee or tea. Late nights can get loud but I always see people studying/working as well.
  • Stephanie B.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie BDecember 16, 2014
    Great place to get work done. Eggnog latte is indulgent and amazing. Love the short bread cookies they serve with each drink.
  • Marina V.heart icon on user image
    Marina VlassakiFebruary 22, 2017
    One of the beautiful place in Htown for a coffee, to meet friends, very cozy and trendy @love it
  • Jamie
    JamieSeptember 11, 2012
    I love to come in the afternoon when it's not crowded and the service is quick. They make an excellent freddo cappuccino, a drink that's hard to find at most coffee shops.
  • Natalie F.heart icon on user image
    Natalie FosterDecember 28, 2018
    Gorgeous lil spot!! Super friendly baristas and fucking DELICIOUS coffee. Also have the most gigantic and decadent almond croissants on earth.
  • Vaidehi K.
    Vaidehi KDecember 22, 2014
    Nice trendy place to spend some time catching up with friends. Good coffee too.
  • Julia
    JuliaSeptember 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This is my favorite spot to study or hang out with friends. Great atmosphere and great drink choices!
  • Stephanie Y C.
    Stephanie Y CavazosSeptember 11, 2023
    Ive been going to Agora since i was 14 - this is the place to get coffee during a weekend trip to the city to thrift
  • Chris C.
    Chris ClewellSeptember 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Seems like a chill place to hang out and have some coffee. I can say that the white mocha and the almond croissant I had were very good.
  • TopSpot Internet Marketing
    A top geeky pick from Team Lead Nicole. She says, "This place has good vibes. Music, Greek coffee, and a bar."
  • Amy H.heart icon on user image
    Amy HoFebruary 21, 2016
    Great atmosphere with cute outdoor seating and upstairs for some quiet time. Wifi a bit spotty.
  • Kain M.
    Kain MaldonadoAugust 26, 2012
    Looking for parking? Be prepared to park your vehicle off street. Don't worry because the little coffee gem is worth that extra effort!
  • Jake H.heart icon on user image
    Jake HaenchenMarch 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I really enjoyed the soy chai latte. Really delicious, and the biscotto they give you with every cup is a nice touch.
  • Lauren Rose L.
    Lauren Rose LoxtermanDecember 27, 2014
    Double cappuccino with 1.5 pumps vanilla = perfection. The jalapeño cheddar croissant is great as well. =)
  • Luis C.
    Luis C.September 23, 2013
    Great cappuccino! Nice laid back environment. Watch your step when you walk through the front door.
  • Mike R.heart icon on user image
    Mike RichFebruary 22, 2017
    Open late . Good vibes . Wifi 7-10mbps . Table bit low . And parkin can be tricky .
  • Dilek U.
    Dilek UnarDecember 6, 2016
    Very interesting interior design, nice atmosphere and delicious Greek dessert options.
  • Alexander F.
    Alexander FuryJanuary 31, 2010
    Another coffee house bar with a 21 and up crowd, great music, and the only place I know I can round up a London Porter. Parking, seating, and hearing the other people your with can be tricky... Read more
  • Marina V.heart icon on user image
    Marina VlassakiFebruary 22, 2017
    Amazing trendy place! coffee, wine&beer selection is very good
  • Isaac G.heart icon on user image
    Isaac GustinOctober 29, 2016
    Very good atmosphere, social environment, nicely lit, and a solid iced coffee
  • Victor D.
    Victor Del CarpioJuly 2, 2013
    The place its perfect for read and work without Been disturb The internet connection its great
  • Christopher
    ChristopherAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Great place to hangout, study, read, coffee is good, but the most of the staff are not very friendly. They aren't mean, they just aren't nice. I blame bad management.
  • Samah A.heart icon on user image
    Samah AlsammahiApril 29, 2017
    Nice atmosphere. Good place to work/study or meet. Good cappuccino.
  • James S.
    James SNovember 19, 2011
    Awesome place to chill or study.. Trendier and more artsy than your normal coffee shop.. And has alcohol! Oopa!
  • Juliana C.heart icon on user image
    Juliana CoxMay 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to study for hours and hours ~ many refreshments and a calm but cool atmosphere
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressAugust 12, 2014
    Westheimer's vital wine-and-coffee hotspot teems with life every night of the week. Read more
  • My Table Magazine
    My Table MagazineApril 5, 2013
    Not just a coffee shop -- check out the selection of wine and the not-so-common beers.
  • CultureMap Houston
    CultureMap HoustonJuly 14, 2011
    The place to be is upstairs if you're looking for some intimate quiet time - with or without a glass of wine.
  • Henry's Hungry Houston
    Henry's Hungry HoustonJuly 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite coffee place. Great feel and atmosphere. Get iced soy chai latte. Belly dancing every Wed. at 10:30 p.m. BTW Agora means market.
  • Augustine V.heart icon on user image
    Augustine VNovember 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    By far my favorite spot to have coffee in Houston
  • Julie M.heart icon on user image
    Julie MinerboFebruary 18, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Love the Chai Latte. One of my fave coffee places in city.
  • Nicole
    NicoleSeptember 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't get too tipsy upstairs. Walking down the steps (especially in heels) can be tricky. I don't care how cute you look, you won't with a broken neck.
  • Miriam G.heart icon on user image
    Miriam GoldmanMarch 21, 2015
    love this place. Very sophisticated.
  • 𝙃𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙙heart icon on user image
    So busy place even late at night. Nice coffee in general
  • Carol B.
    Carol BarillasSeptember 8, 2013
    Awesome chill place to chat with friends or date
  • Vijay R.
    Vijay RamSeptember 24, 2014
    Atmosphere is great. Very quiet to work during the day.
  • NEIM
    NEIMAugust 7, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Your phone's Hot Spot maybe faster than the Wi-Fi
    Upvoted Feb 18
  • Joshua W.heart icon on user image
    Joshua WilliamsOctober 3, 2015
    Atmosphere; mocha; upstairs level; authenticity.
  • Joshua W.heart icon on user image
    Joshua WilliamsDecember 25, 2015
    Sooooo, we've visited Agora 5 times now. We've experienced rudeness from staff 4 out of our 5 visits. It's unfortunate because we liked the place.
  • Brittany D.
    Brittany DavenportMarch 12, 2011
    The atmosphere is amazing. I feel like I'm overseas! It's very intimate and has a wide variety of beverages from which to choose!
  • Kaleb F.heart icon on user image
    Kaleb FulghamNovember 25, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Go Cougars! Come here to watch futbol or football! Ask the barista or manager to change the channel :-)
  • Jessica S.heart icon on user image
    Jessica StewartSeptember 14, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great place to study but parking can be an issue
  • Brigitte Q.
    Brigitte QuevedoOctober 1, 2014
    Awesome coffee, greAt atmosphere, Starbucks got nothing on this place!!
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