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77 coffee shops & tea bars coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses. Page 1 of 2.

New coffee shops & tea bars · 77 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

HeightsPlanned for Nov 1PS

Just registeredConfirmed

Palmetto Superfoods

718 W 18th St, Ste F · Houston, TX 77008

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Oct 14 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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GalleriaJC

Changing handsConfirmed

Juju Cafe & Bar

2610 Briar Ridge Dr · Houston, TX 77057

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Oct 13 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 3 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Aug 24, 2026

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ConroeWC

Likely openConfirmed

The Whistlestop Cafe

11133 Interstate 45 S, Ste 250 · Conroe, TX 77302

Spotted 46 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Aug 27 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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KatyPlanned for Nov 1QS

Just registeredConfirmed

Qatra Specialty Coffee

22020 Westheimer Pkwy · Katy, TX 77450

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Oct 10 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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KatyPlanned for Dec 1QC

Just registeredConfirmed

Qahwa Corner

1657 S Fry Rd · Katy, TX 77450

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Oct 7 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

Construction filing · Sep 3 · Construction registered · $110,000 · interior build-out approx. 1,543 sqft for a coffee shop within an exis · est. 10/1/2026–1/31/2027

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East EndRD

Just openedConfirmed

Refresqueria Delicias Del Barrio

711 Telephone Rd · Houston, TX 77023

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Tax registration · Oct 5 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Sep 25, 2026

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RosenbergPlanned for Nov 1QC

Just registeredConfirmed

Qatra Coffee

626 Minonite Rd · Rosenberg, TX 77469

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Oct 5 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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MemorialLM

Just openedConfirmed

Little Maria's Cafe 2

11999 Katy Fwy, Ste 135 · Houston, TX 77079

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Tax registration · Oct 5 · Registered for sales tax · Buffet · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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New CaneyPlanned for Nov 1EM

Liquor license filedConfirmed

East Montgomery County Convention Center

21654 Valley Ranch Pkwy · New Caney, TX 77357

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 1 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 25 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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AliefPlanned for Dec 1D

Just registeredConfirmed

Le Dalat

12925 Bellaire Blvd · Houston, TX 77072

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 29 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

Tax registration · Sep 22 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 10, 2026

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WebsterPlanned for Nov 1

Just registeredConfirmed

Dutch Bros Coffee

19671 Gulf Fwy · Webster, TX 77598

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 29 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

Construction filing · May 14 · Construction registered · $750,000 · new freestanding facility of approximately 986 square feet for quick-s · est. 1/6/2027–6/16/2027

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CypressAC

Likely openConfirmed

Arabisca Cafe Lounge

18039 Fm 529 Rd, Ste A · Cypress, TX 77433

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 28 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 28 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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MagnoliaFB

Changing handsConfirmed

Flying Biscuit Cafe

5667 Fm 1488, Ste D · Magnolia, TX 77354

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 21 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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KleinPlanned for Dec 1QS

Just registeredConfirmed

Qatra Specialty Coffee

7316 Louetta Rd · Spring, TX 77379

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 16 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

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WallerPlanned for Dec 3LC

Just registeredConfirmed

Local Cup Coffee House

28599 Bunting Rd · Waller, TX 77484

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 5 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Dec 3, 2026

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SealyPlanned for Nov 15SS

Changing handsConfirmed

Sealy Station Cafe

203 Fowlkes St · Sealy, TX 77474

New owners are taking over this café.

Tax registration · Sep 1 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 15, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jan 5 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2023)

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KingwoodPlanned for Nov 1

Opening soonConfirmed

Dutch Bros Coffee

1261 Kingwood Dr · Kingwood, TX 77339

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Tax registration · Sep 1 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

Construction filing · Apr 15 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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Meyerland

Opening soonFiled

Dutch Bros Coffee

9943 South Post Oak · Houston, TX 77096

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Oct 21 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

Construction filing · Oct 31 · Construction registered · $750,000 · new freestanding facility of approximately 986 square feet for quick-s · est. 5/13/2026–10/21/2026

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GalleriaMP

Liquor license filedFiled

La Mejor Panaderia Y Cafe

3700 Hillcroft Ave · Houston, TX 77057

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 20 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

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RichmondPlanned for Nov 13DC

Just registeredFiled

Dp Coffee Project

1406 Hudgins Pass · Richmond, TX 77469

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Oct 17 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 13, 2026

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TomballPlanned for Jan 12GH

Just registeredFiled

Great Health Brands

27104 State Highway 249, Ste B600 · Tomball, TX 77375

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Oct 15 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Jan 12, 2027

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HeightsTD

Likely openFiled

Thirsty's Deerbrook

2013 North Loop W, Ste 2382 · Houston, TX 77008

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 15 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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AtascocitaMF

Likely openFiled

Mr. Frosty's

5770 Fm 1960 Rd E · Humble, TX 77346

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 14 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 14, 2026

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HobbyRE

Likely openFiled

Refresqueria Express

6790 Telephone Rd, Ste C · Houston, TX 77061

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 14 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 10, 2026

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Jersey VillageAC

Likely openFiled

Adriatic Cafe & Italian Grill

17402 Northwest Fwy · Jersey Village, TX 77040

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 13 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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RichmondTV

Likely openFiled

Tea Villa

11131 Harlem Rd, Ste 150 · Richmond, TX 77406

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 13 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Sep 24, 2026

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Manvel

Liquor license filedFiled

First Watch

17315 Hwy 6, Ste 107 · Manvel, TX 77578

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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Near NorthsideSM

Likely openFiled

Sip & Melt

4819b Irvington Blvd · Houston, TX 77009

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 10 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 15, 2026

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RichmondPlanned for Jan 1BC

Just registeredFiled

Beechnut Cafe

17634 Beechnut St, Ste A100 · Richmond, TX 77407

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Oct 7 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Jan 1, 2027

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Sugar LandG

Likely openFiled

The Gelatist

4821 Lj Pkwy, Ste 88 · Sugar Land, TX 77479

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 6 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 6, 2026

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WestburyPlanned for Nov 8HB

Likely openFiled

Healthy Babies

11380 Fondren Rd, Ste Rdstea · Houston, TX 77035

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 2 · Registered for sales tax · Grocery store · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Tax registration · Sep 25 · Registered for sales tax · Grocery store · plans to start sales Nov 8, 2026

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WebsterR

Likely openFiled

Refresqueria

2920 W Bay Area Blvd, Ste G · Webster, TX 77598

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 1 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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Cypress

Likely openFiled

Starbucks

21214 Northwest Fwy · Cypress, TX 77429

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 1 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 21, 2026

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PasadenaRM

Likely openFiled

Refresqueria Mi Morelia

2232 Strawberry Rd · Pasadena, TX 77502

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 1 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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La PorteFG

Likely openFiled

Fit Glow Nutrition

712 W Main St · La Porte, TX 77571

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 30 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Sep 18, 2026

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Oyster CreekCC

Likely openFiled

Culture Coffee Tx

3103 Fm523 · Oyster Creek, TX 77541

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Sep 30 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

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HoustonPlanned for Nov 5MC

Just registeredFiled

Mullirico Cafe and Bakery

9522 Huffmeister Rd, Ste 700 · Houston, TX 77095

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 29 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 5, 2026

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MeyerlandPlanned for Nov 1

Just registeredFiled

Dutch Bros Coffee

9937 S Post Oak Rd · Houston, TX 77096

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 29 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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CypressPlanned for Dec 20FC

Just registeredFiled

Feng Cha Elyson

7040 Elyson Exchange Way, Ste 300 · Cypress, TX 77433

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 25 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Dec 20, 2026

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PearlandK

Likely openFiled

Krta3

11625 Broadway St, Ste 125 · Pearland, TX 77584

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 25 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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ConroeMS

Likely openFiled

Magnolia Scoops

4130 Fm 1488 Rd, Ste 124 · Conroe, TX 77384

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 24 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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CrosbyBC

Permit filedFiled

7 Brew Coffee

14035 Fm 2100 Rd · Crosby, TX 77532

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Sep 24 · Construction registered · $1,500,000 · pre-fabricated freestanding building with accompanying walk-in cooler, · est. 11/30/2026–2/28/2027

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Second WardFC

Permit filedFiled

Folgers Coffee Plant

197 Portwood Street · Houston, TX 77011

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Sep 19 · Construction registered · $5,000,000 · seven story parking garage within the foot print of the existing histo · est. 12/1/2026–12/1/2027

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Briar ForestPlanned for Nov 16IC

Just registeredFiled

Itura Cafe

3210 Highway 6 S, Ste 400 · Houston, TX 77082

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 18 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 16, 2026

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Rice VillageSC

Changing handsFiled

Salento Coffee

2407 Rice Boulevard, Ste A · Houston, TX 77005

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Liquor license · Aug 21 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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FulshearCM

Permit filedFiled

Los Cucos Mexican Cafe

29607 Fm 1093 · Fulshear, TX 77406

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Sep 17 · Construction registered · $2,500,000 · new restaurant · est. 10/1/2026–12/31/2026

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CypressLC

Permit filedFiled

La la Land Cafe

14615 Mason Road, Ste B2-e · Cypress, TX 77433

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Sep 17 · Construction registered · $220,000 · interior finish out of an existing 2,112 sf tenant space that will hav · est. 9/7/2026–12/20/2026

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ChampionsPlanned for Dec 1DS

Just registeredFiled

Drip and Sip Matcha

4006 Fernglade Dr · Houston, TX 77068

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Sep 3 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

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ManvelPlanned for Nov 20

Just registeredFiled

First Watch

17315 Highway 6, Ste 107 · Manvel, TX 77578

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Aug 25 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 20, 2026

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Washington AveJB

Changing handsConfirmed

Jordyn's Brunch Cafe

191 Heights Blvd · Houston, TX 77007

New owners are taking over this café.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · Jun 25 · Liquor tax account opened

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KatyAR

Changing handsConfirmed

Atithi Restaurant & Ice Cream Cafe

6734 Westheimer Lakes North Dr, Ste 112 · Katy, TX 77494

New owners are taking over this café.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Tax registration · May 27 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales May 20, 2026

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KemahCC

Changing handsConfirmed

Cuban Cafe Kemah

903 Fm 518 Rd, Ste K · Kemah, TX 77565

New owners are taking over this café.

Tax registration · Apr 2 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Apr 1, 2026

Liquor license · Feb 17 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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HeightsTS

Changing handsConfirmed

19th Street Cafe

242 W 19th St · Houston, TX 77008

New owners are taking over this café.

Tax registration · Dec 30 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Jan 1, 2026

Liquor license · Dec 20 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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GalleriaPlanned for Oct 28CC

Just registeredFiled

Cactus Cafe Uptown Houston

1700 Post Oak Blvd, Ste 2-110 · Houston, TX 77056

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Aug 21 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Oct 28, 2026

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Manvel

Permit filedFiled

Dutch Bros Coffee

17110 Highway 6, Ste 100 · Manvel, TX 77578

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Aug 18 · Construction registered · $750,000 · new interior improvements (ti) only in an existing end-cap space for q · est. 2/15/2027–7/15/2027

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PearlandPlanned for Nov 12VR

Just registeredFiled

Velvet Roast & Rye, Coffee & Cocktails

10010 Erin Glen Way · Pearland, TX 77584

Just registered as a new café.

Tax registration · Aug 15 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 12, 2026

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WillisBC

Permit filedFiled

7 Brew Coffee

225 Fm 1097 Rd W · Willis, TX 77378

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Jul 22 · Construction registered · $650,000 · 550 sq ft drive thru only coffee shop · est. 12/1/2026–4/1/2027

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Cypress

Permit filedFiled

Starbucks

21910 West Rd · Cypress, TX 77433

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Jul 22 · Construction registered · $400,000 · new construction of a tenant space for starbucks coffee in an existing · est. 10/26/2026–1/11/2027

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The WoodlandsBC

Permit filedFiled

7 Brew Coffee

501 Sawdust Drive · Spring, TX 77380

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Jul 21 · Construction registered · $1,500,000 · this project is the construction of a 510 sq ft prefabricated drive-th · est. 10/1/2026–2/1/2027

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Missouri City

Permit filedFiled

Panera Bread

10004 Highway 6 · Missouri City, TX 77459

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Construction filing · Jul 10 · Construction registered · $1,960,000 · new construction of a 2,620 sf, ground up fast food restaurant. · est. 10/19/2026–3/9/2027

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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