Luce Coffee Roasters
21 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most diners recommend Luce Avenue Coffee Roasters, a Houston brand with shops in River Oaks, on Washington Avenue, on Richmond Avenue and in the Heights. Recommendations cover the brand, and the location shown is the Richmond Avenue shop that one commenter names. Several people single out its lattes, and several rank it among their top espresso or roaster picks. Less favorable views include one diner who found it mediocre, one who disliked its PSL, and one who praised the coffee but found the beans pricey.
Address
Luce Avenue Coffee Roasters, 3995 Richmond Ave Ste A, Houston, TX 77027
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Island latte, Spanish latte
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/Cerullie in r/houston · Apr 2025taste
Found the coffee mediocre, tasting more of milk than coffee to them.
- Caveatu/Character_Intern_240 in r/HoustonFood · Oct 2026taste
Calls their PSL gross.
- Recommendsu/ReadsterSV in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Suggests a specific latte here as a drink worth trying.
- Recommendsu/finchesandspareohs in r/houston · Feb 2024taste
Lists Luce among the top espresso picks.
- Recommendsu/Lacotte in r/houston · Feb 2024
Lists Luce Ave as high quality among roasters and coffee shops worth trying.
- Recommendsu/large_crimson_canine in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Says the drink runs sweet but they loved it the first time.
- Recommendsu/opg_gameboy91 in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Says they love this roaster's Spanish latte, replying to the Luce comment.
- Recommendsu/RegretNo704 in r/HoustonFood · Feb 2025
Names Luce as their pick.
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- Recommendsu/TheMuddyLlama420 in r/houston · Feb 2024
Says Luce is also good, listed after the other favorites.
- Recommendsu/MilesHighClub_ in r/houston · Jun 2024
Says it may be their favorite, noting several branches including River Oaks and Washington.
- Mixedu/yubbie2 in r/houston · Apr 2024price
Calls this roaster's coffee great but its beans pricey; jokes about the big order.
- Recommendsu/spookysthesuki in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2025
Simply names it as its recommended spot.
- Recommendsu/Socialsal1 in r/houston · Nov 2024
Suggests Luce Coffee and notes it has several locations, including Richmond, Washington and the Heights.
- Recommendsu/justwade94 in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Suggests a plant-milk Spanish latte with cinnamon as another option.
- Recommendsu/BoutThatLife in r/HoustonFood · Jan 2026
Answers the roaster question with only this name.
- Recommendsu/Diligent_Parsley_718 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2025taste
Describes the island latte there as a pandan latte and says it is excellent.
- Recommendsu/barneybopper in r/HoustonFood · May 2026
Offers Luce as a favorite spot with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/daishawho in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Lists this roastery among suggested spots.
- Recommendsu/NervousBaegin in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2025
Suggests it for sweet coffee; notes its pastries are outsourced.
- Recommendsu/AWA7180 in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2025
Says Luce ranks ahead of every other option named.
- Recommendsu/tip_me_moons_plz_thx in r/houston · Jun 2025ambience
Puts this roaster on a list of spots with good coffee and room to work.
- Recommendsu/nemo1021 in r/HoustonFood · Feb 2025
Suggests it for anyone who enjoys espresso drinks.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Hooper412 in r/houston · Feb 2024
Calls Luce Coffee Roasters excellent and a pleasant place to visit.
- Recommendsu/bsanner in r/houston · Feb 2024
Strongly endorses Luce as a top pick.
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