Slowpokes opens ninth location in Timbergrove neighborhood

A popular neighborhood coffee shop, eatery and all-day hangout spot launched its ninth location in early November off West 11th Street in the Lazybrook and Timbergrove area.

The gist

Slowpokes is built around the theme of slowing down and the cafe features a relaxed, laid-back vibe where customers can grab a coffee, tea, cold beer or a glass of wine, according to its website.

The coffee shop's menu consists of specialty lattes, classic coffee and tea, as well as wine, draft beer and refreshers. Specialty lattes include combinations such as:

• Reese's: Peanut butter and mocha

• Purple Rain: Ube and vanilla

• The Slowpoke: Caramel, hazelnut, caramel drizzle and whipped cream or cold foam

• Nutty Buddy: Hazelnut, mocha latte with hazelnut cold foam and chocolate drizzle

The cafe also features an all-day breakfast menu with items such as kolaches, bagels and breakfast tacos. Slowpokes' lunch menu provides sandwiches, flatbreads, salads and snacks such as hummus, churro donuts and cheese sticks.

One more thing

The West 11th Street location opened to the public in early November, joining eight other spots around Houston, including Levy Park, West University and Sawyer Yards.

"We're proud of the hard work, heart and community that have gone into making this milestone possible," a post on the cafe's social media said. "Here's to nine locations in 10 years, and many more cups of coffee to come."

Slowpokes is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the cafe opens at noon. Happy hour is available Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to close.

• Opened Nov. 3

• 3001 W. 11th St., Houston

• www.imaslowpoke.com