Candy Apple Criss café interior with warm lighting
Now Open · Houston, TX

Espresso pulled at dawn. Cocktails shaken after dark.

One address on Airline Drive. Daytime craft coffee for the focused and the lazy Sunday alike. Nighttime spirit-forward drinks for the unwind crew. No switching venues — we've got your whole day covered.

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● Espresso Bar ● Craft Cocktails ● All-Day Café ● Houston, TX ● Airline Drive ● Morning to Night ● Espresso Bar ● Craft Cocktails ● All-Day Café ● Houston, TX ● Airline Drive ● Morning to Night
Candy Apple Criss interior with teal accents and modern café design
Our Story

Two shifts.
One honest spot.

Candy Apple Criss was built on a simple idea: why force people to choose between a good coffee shop and a good bar? We opened our doors on Airline Drive to serve both — with the same attention to craft in every shift.

By day, we pull espresso shots and brew single-origin pour-overs for neighbors who need their morning ritual done right. By night, the same space transforms — the lighting drops, the music shifts, and our cocktail program takes over with spirit-forward drinks made for lingering.

No gimmicks. No pretense. Just a neighborhood café and bar that treats every guest the same way — like they belong here.

AM→PM

All-day service

7

Days a week

100%

Local neighborhood

Step Inside

The Vibe

Candy Apple Criss bar area with warm ambient lighting

The Bar

After dark

Close-up of latte art at Candy Apple Criss
Cozy café seating area at Candy Apple Criss
Craft cocktail being prepared at Candy Apple Criss

Craft Cocktails

Spirit-forward, made fresh

Open Early, Close Late

From your first morning pour-over to your last nightcap — we're here for the full arc of your day.

Neighborhood First

We're not a chain. We're your neighbors on Airline Drive — invested in this community, every day.

Craft Without the Snob

Specialty coffee and serious cocktails — served with a smile, not a lecture. Come as you are.

Come Say Hi

Visit Us

Address

8103 Airline Dr Suite K15

Houston, TX 77037

Phone

(183) 288-4211

Call ahead for reservations or events

Hours

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Send Us a Message

Questions, event inquiries, or just saying hello — we'll get back to you.

Your table's waiting.

Whether it's a quick espresso on a Tuesday morning or a long evening with friends — we save you a spot.

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