Double Trouble

Very cool, relaxed place. Easily the best coffee I've ever had, amazing baristas, and never too crowded. Great intimate spot for a date and the outdoor patio is perfect for groups of friends!

So you can’t decide if you want coffee or a cocktail? That’s why we have Double Trouble. There are so many people who work there in the mornings that the place looks like an Internet cafe. Early morning, enjoy a selection of espresso drinks, and after 11 am (noon on Sundays), you can opt for a cocktail or one of the local craft beer selections. There are very limited food offerings here (generally only a few pastries or breads), but Tacos a Go-Go is just down the way. You’re welcome to go pick up a bag of tacos and bring it back.

What a lovely spot! The friends and I decided to end our night here for a few cocktails and conversation. The scene is comfortable and inviting. The music is spot on. The drinks are delicious. I had the Irish Coffee Martini and the K.I.S.S. Cocktail. Both are a true vibe. I highly suggest visiting. I've got plans to return in the day time to enjoy the patio and Houston views

It had been several years since I visited this place when I was living in Midtown and was happy to see that not only is it still open but has been renovated as well. I always enjoyed it in the past, but it did have a bit of a divey, "distressed" feel to it previously, which could be charming but sometimes felt a bit dingy. With the new construction, it now has a cleaner, lighter feel to it, while still maintaining the tropical, somewhat Bohemian vibe it had before. Unlike many coffee shops that offer limited selections of beer and wine, Double Trouble (DT) is both a coffee shop and a full service bar, offering all kinds of liquor and cocktails. They have all your standard coffee options, with beans sourced from local roaster Greenway Coffee, There is also an extensive cocktail list, both of old classics as well as ones unique to DT, complemented by a selection of beer and wine. Additionally, at the intersection of the coffee shop and bar is a menu of espresso martinis and other coffee-infused cocktails that give you the best of both worlds. I started off with drip coffee while reading and later moved on to an Irish coffee martini (Irish whiskey, Irish cream, fresh double espresso, and nutmeg) once I was joined by a friend. Neither drink disappointed. The coffee was bold with an excellent flavor, and the Irish coffee martini was smooth and creamy. The two critiques I have of DT are the parking and speed of service. The place is located right next to the light rail, and as such, there is only street parking available on side streets, which can often be hard to find in Midtown. As far as service, there were two bartenders working when I visited, but neither seemed to have much of a sense of urgency or at least skill in quickly preparing cocktails. I waited about 7 minutes after ordering for the bartender to finish the cocktail before me and then complete mine, and I watched others experience similar delays. Such criticisms, however, are not enough to prevent me from returning or to cause me to not recommend the place to others, especially considering its uniqueness as a bar/coffee shop concept.

I just loved the feel of this place. It’s hard to describe. Homey would be the closest description. They had me at cheap beer on a hot day and my wife’s cocktail, (Trashy Chai) was great and made quick for a cocktail. My friend had a cold brew and enjoyed it. All in all I left wishing I lived in the area.

The Ambiance is so cool! There's an outdoor sitting area as well as air conditioned indoor area. AMAZING STAFF! A must see! Check them out!

Great coffee and good drinks selection. Really cool/relaxing place. Covered outdoor seating with tons of places to sit. There happy hour is from 4pm-8pm M-F and 12pm-4pm Sat-Sun. Well mixed drinks are $3.50. $4 glass of wine and $1 off draft beers.