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Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States
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El
Review №1

This place is awesome! The sea turtle and island girl are delicious!! My dog, Burton even got a doggie treat which he LOVED!! The staff are very sweet and nice.

Je
Review №2

This is a delightful little coffee shop. We had the egg casseroles and they were quite tasty. Had a great latte, strong and hot. Dont go to Starbucks! Give this colorful small business a try!

Ja
Review №3

I really want to like this place. The food and drinks are actually really good. It is a little pricey though. However, everytime I come here they always get my order wrong. ALWAYS. The people that work here arent the friendliest either. Id rather go to Starbucks or somewhere and get good service.*Also, I completely forgot about this but I will add that there was one instance when I went to the drive through and paid with card. Usually they hand me the tablet to sign and add tip, but this time the girl at the window didnt do that. I didnt even think about it til later but when I checked my statement sure enough, she over charged me! Probably added the tip herself. NOT COOL. Im sorry, but I definitely wont be going back to this place.

Te
Review №4

Better than Starbucks. This place is so cool architecturally, has lots of spots both indoors and outdoors to sit and chill while sipping your preferred drink. I got the London Fog and my boyfriend got the Hot Matcha Latte, both of which come unsweetened so you can tailor them to suit your taste. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Me
Review №5

Great spot for coffee or a pastry before your day at the beach. Dog friendly, great staff, fantastic coffee and if you’re going to sit for awhile, a wonderful outdoor beach view upstairs in the breezeway as well as good views inside. Such a unique place with the containers, surfboard tables, etc.

Ma
Review №6

Man this place was the perfect spot to start my day! The most delicious iced coffee, the most scrumptious cucumber toast made by no other than Ms. Jessica. She was the best part about my trip and as someone who is just visiting Corpus she was a great representative for the islands people! Will always hit this place up when I’m in town.

Al
Review №7

The cinnamon rolls are delicious. The coffee was the best in Corpus Christi, just like the cinnamon roll. The coffee I get is the Americano. The service was quick and courteous. Even if there is a line, it moves fairly quickly. I have not been inside. The only part that I didnt like was how narrow the drive thru feels. If you drive a bigger vehicle you will probably be better off parking and going inside.

Ta
Review №8

Love this place! Wish there was one in my city! Plenty of nooks to study, read, or work. Coffee, tea, smoothies, and small menu. Highly recommend the Energy Bites--flavor is great(contains peanut butter) and packed with healthy ingredients! Cute island cafe!

Su
Review №9

What s great place!The service is always pleasant. Good and original good. And the patio is delightful.

Je
Review №10

First time visitors, and the lady (didnt catch her name) asked us to try our drinks before we paid/left to ensure we liked our selections, and even offered to change it if we didnt like them. Awesome customer service! Will definitely be back again, oh, and great cinnamon rolls w/cream cheese frosting not that super sweet icing.

St
Review №11

Want something Instagram worthy? Island Joe’s Coffee and Gallery is a unique coffee shop made of colorful shipping containers! I recommend getting the Surfrider Smoothie and bacon kolache.

Sh
Review №12

Probably the best cup of black coffee Ive had so far in Corpus, wish they had a light roast also! They only offer medium roast, but that seems consistent with all the other shops Ive tried so far.

Mr
Review №13

Looks like this place is pretty popular. Outdoor seating is available, great place to start your day on the island.They are allowing dine-in, could have used some type of social distancing measure while you wait in line though.

Lu
Review №14

This place is great designed. The coffee is good, the attention is very friendly.

Ke
Review №15

Super interesting building made from shipping containers. The staff was really nice. A bit disappointing that they were out of their bagged, roasted-in-house, whole bean coffee & didnt really know when they might have more. A staff member did manage to rustle me up a bag from somewhere, though.They use hand pressed espresso machines, which I thought was really cool. Impressive photography by the owner throughout.If I lived in the area, I could see myself spending a lot of time here.

Bu
Review №16

Was on vacation real cool building that caught our eye. Made out of containers so cool super clean great coffees. Thanks Island Joe

An
Review №17

Quaint coffee shop with delicious iced coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, and snacks. We had a Sea Turtle Fro-joe, which was the perfect break from the afternoon heat.

Mo
Review №18

Friendly staffs and peaceful place to hang out by the water view on 2nd floor. I enjoyed it which I would recommend this place.

Mi
Review №19

Nice friendly staff,good service and tasty coffee. Cool spot to enjoy a latte and fresh baked muffins.

Er
Review №20

The cinnamon rolls are a MUST have. I had one every day of my trip. They offer a free coffee if you bring in a bag of trash picked up from the beach. You can get the yellow bags there or at the beach from the beach patrol.

Jo
Review №21

This was my 1st time to visit island Joes since they have moved into their new location. It is a quaint looking building with 2 floors, painted brightly, and I was interested to see if it was similar to the original location. The parking area is very tight, but you can park on the side street. I entered the restaurant from the front, walked up to the bar and the 2 people working behind the bar didnt see me. They were busy talking to each other and facing away from the door. While they were talking I studied the menu that was up on the wall which was a little difficult to read from my vantage point. I realised I need ed to walk closer to them because they werent noticing me and finally the young woman saw me. She was quite friendly at that point and asked to help me. I ask if I could have a decaf coffee she said yes, I mentioned I would like cream and sugar, she said OK. I didnt realise they would put cream and sugar in my coffee when they made it because they didnt ask how much I wanted. I assumed they would hand the cream and sugar to me, but of course I found in a few moments that it was on a counter behind me. My coffee did have some creamer and sugar in it when I tasted it at the condiment bar, but I need to add more to my liking. I looked the offering of pastries hoping for something on the healthy side, but there were none. I settled for a standard blueberry muffin. The coffee was a good decaf coffee, the blueberry muffin was very sweet and good if you want a piece of cake for breakfast. I did ask if they offered a sandwich perhaps for lunch as my church is just 2 miles away and I have a group of friends that like to go out to eat. But there is nothing offered. I thought a panini or something similar would have been handy for something a little bit different, maybe lunchable, and healthy. I noticed at the condiment bar that it needed to be cleaned from a previous customers usage. When I went outside to sit at the cute surfboard umbrellaed tables the patio that the tables needed to be wiped down and chairs put back in place. Obviously they had not been checked on in a while. A staff member came outside to deliver an order to some customers and it would have been nice if she had stopped by my table to see if I was doing OK. Might have left me with a feeling of someone glad to see me there. The inside was spacious by the way, and it looked like there were some places to sit that would have been comfortable. The visit was not that memorable and it is doubtful that I will return.

Li
Review №22

Holy moley! Easily the best cinnamon rolls weve ever had, so good we couldnt share just 1. We each had to get our own. Frappuccino earns high marks too!

Ma
Review №23

We love vacationing in Corpus and while here, we make it a habit to eat breakfast at a local German restaurant every day. This morning, while waiting for our usual spot to open, we thought wed grab some coffee at Island Joes. So, I ordered a mocha and since I was famished, a cinnamon roll. All it took was 1 bite and I switched my allegiance instantly. Island Joes not only serves outstanding coffee, but if the cinnamon roll is any indication, outstanding grub.Hubs, who is far more disciplined than yours truly smiled indulgently because I didnt have the self control to wait for our usual. As we left the Island Joes parking lot, I forced him to try a tiny bite of MY delicious, tender, baked to perfection, covered in cream cheese frosting cinnamon roll. He instantly regretted not ordering one for himself. Yeah, so, guess where well be having breakfast tomorrow morning? Island Joes. Great coffee, awesome food and excellent service!

Ka
Review №24

We love Island Joes. We come a few times a week and Sunday mornings at the coffee shop have become tradition in our family. We get our coffee, breakfast, and drive the beach. The employees are always friendly and they even remember our order. The coffee is the best weve ever had. The cinnamon rolls are huge and delicious. Were addicted to the nutella energy bite. Thanks Island Joes! Youre our favorite!

Ta
Review №25

Such a cute place and also amazing coffee and service. I will for sure visit there again next time Im in north padre.

Ca
Review №26

Island Joe’s is a great addition to North Padre Island. I’ve been coming here ever since their first location. They have great coffee, eats, smoothies and consistently friendly service. I finally had w chance to come to the new location, where they built it from multiple storage containers. Not only does it look cool, it is very unique! They even have rooms upstairs for rent.I’ve always preferred local over chains and Island Joe’s is proof why local is better.

Lo
Review №27

Great vibes and service. The containers give it a unique look compared to the rest of the island. Coffee here was superb.

pr
Review №28

Tasty drinks and super cozy spot! Jessica the chef is absolutely amazing!!! Delicious food and super sweet, this place is a hit! If only i could rate it 6 stars out of 5

Jo
Review №29

Its ok... prices are little on the high side. Menu prices differed from the receipt. Tried to over charge me 6$. All this aside Id go again just for the scenery. Just look at the receipt before you go.

Da
Review №30

Kolache was amazing! Love their signature drinks as well. Great atmosphere

Ca
Review №31

Always exceptional service excellent employees always polite and kind. Always worth the trip where ever you are coming from. Way better than Starbucks.

Pa
Review №32

The coffee flavor is wonderful! The cucumber bread is very tasty. It was slow service but everything tasted good.

Ja
Review №33

Very nice ! Fair price. Not a long wait (sat morning 9ish)Goot strong cold brew expresso (never had it before at all)Awesome Frojoe !Very goot cinnamon roll.Pet friendly, Buddy enjoyed talking to everyone there.We will be returning!

S.
Review №34

The cucumber toast was very delicious! The drinks are fresh and flavorful and definitely comparable to other large coffee houses Uganda.

Ka
Review №35

Loved the laid-back, beach vibes you feel immediately just from seeing the outside. When you walk in, the atmosphere is great and the baristas were also very nice. I tried the iced Island Girl latte which was amazing and I would come here a lot if I lived on the island.

Di
Review №36

A cute and colorful place on the island and a local business. Doesnt ever take too long and the food is amazing.

Ca
Review №37

Great coffee and food, I stop by this place every time Im on the island. The coffee is great and they didnt close for the pandemic like most places. The inside is stylish with lots of room and comfortable sofas and chairs.

Mo
Review №38

Best coffee on the island! Smooth house roast! Super friendly service.

L.
Review №39

The drive through is fast and friendly, really good Lattes.

Pa
Review №40

Update: charged to 4 stars due to how tasty the coffee is - I think Guatemala is the best, but theyre all good - just make sure either they grind or for you or you have a specialty grinder yourself.Update: Changed to three stars, got a nice grinder and the first type of coffee is quite nice - may give another if the others are similarSadly, only reason for 2 stars was the very nice employees; my review is only based on the coffee. Pulled in to try to support local roaster - ordered 3 lbs of different coffees, wanted them ground; asked to pull aside and wait 10 min. for the grinding, waited, got home nothing ground.Ground a pot myself, used more than twice what should be needed for the pot, still barely any taste & not much more than tinted water.Went ahead and ordered a specialty grinder, and when I try the other two kinds if they are better I will change my review, but very frustrating morning so far.

Br
Review №41

Super awesome local coffee shop! Love that I’m able to drive down the street and pick up a great cup of coffee and biscuit

An
Review №42

Coffee is world class. I felt the breakfast biscuit was a tad dry. Wonderful architecture and design. The associates were friendly. This is a must see for any fan of container focused building.

Br
Review №43

Love this coffee shop! They have great menu options. The coffee that my husband and I got was very good. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. I love the atmosphere and the decor. The whole place is very unique an absolutely worth going to. This is our favorite coffee shop in the area now!

Pe
Review №44

Sleek and Unique!!I found this place purely by accident while getting gas one morning, during a trip to Corpus Christi. Island Joes is a local gourmet coffee shop and it’s an art gallery too!! You find exotic blends and all of your favourites Coffee, Espresso, cappuccino, Lattes, Americano, Chemex, cold and hot brews!! If you’re near the shore in Corpus Cristi and looking for a great Cuppajoe this is the place !!

Ke
Review №45

Genuinely good coffee. Tastes great and not super acidic which is hard to find these days. They even catered to our complicated order for a toddler and were nice about it. Cant wait to go back again!

Am
Review №46

Line took over 15 mins and there was only 3 cars in front of me. Coffees good. I like mine on the sweet side so the Carmel latte wasnt sweet enough for me even with an extra pump. Might try the vanilla next time.

re
Review №47

A very unique place with the building made of storage units but the coffee and cinnamon rolls are excellent. My kids loved it.

Da
Review №48

If you do not want to spoil your vacation - then I do not recommend spending time on this cafethe service is so terrible and slow that we waited for our order consisting of rolls and toasts with cucumber and salad for more than an hour !!! all our friends ate and left, our child was hungry, but no one was in a hurry and did not make our order despite our requests to speed up! as a result, after an hour weary and hungry, we received our incomplete order! they didn’t count some positions and didn’t even apologize to us and did not explain why we had to wait so longthe first time I meet such disgusting service

Dr
Review №49

Best coffee everrrr. If you like sweet I would def recommend the almond joy iced coffee. Staff is super friendly and helpful! Coming back next time Im on the island for sure.

Av
Review №50

Best smoothie Ive ever had, the Kolaches were phenomenal. My husband and I will be back next time were in Padre!

Do
Review №51

My wife and I got the mexican vanilla latte and it was great! Smooth coffee flavor with just the right amount of mexican vanilla that it wasnt overly sweet. As an added bonus we were given a dog treat so everyone in the car left happy.

Ra
Review №52

Horrible service, terrible coffee. Sad to say, but Starbucks is better than this mom and pop shop.

Ca
Review №53

Great freshly brewed Coffee & snacks, free WiFi & friendly attentive staff Island Joes is a must when visiting N. Padre Island !

Al
Review №54

LOVE their coffee!! I was on vacation and Im telling you I need these in Missouri! Starbucks doesnt touch this place!

Da
Review №55

From the decor to the architecture, its beautiful! I got the cold brew, naan, and hummus. Everything tasted delicious, and the baristas were friendly. The balcony area is airy and comfortable. I appreciate that they allow pets at the outside tables as well. Ill definitely be back here again.

Re
Review №56

Place is overrated, coffees are over priced. Would not dirty my pallet with this dish water.

De
Review №57

Great coffee and pastries on the way to the beach? Yes please!

Ro
Review №58

This is a great addition to the island life. Really good coffee. Fave so far is the Island Girl iced.

Da
Review №59

Wonderful staff, delicious coffee drinks (me gusta el Mexican mocha), smoothies and eats such as gooey cinnamon rolls and cucumber dill toast

Ha
Review №60

Amazing service super helpful!Definitely recommend the fros Joes hibiscus white chocolate! So yummy.

Jo
Review №61

Good coffee, great atmosphere with a friendly vibe. Nutella energy bite was great! We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio with our dogs.

Al
Review №62

Such a cute place with great coffee!

li
Review №63

Overall a great experience. This little cafe is beautifully stimulating and very innovative. The staff was very helpful and kind. The atmosphere is chill and cozy. Service was quick and quite enjoyable.

Ph
Review №64

Coffee shop made from shipping containers. Upstairs meeting room and downstairs shop. Outside and inside seating.

Ce
Review №65

31 minutes for a cold cinnamon roll and my second order of crumbled up naan bread with hummus... no thank you

Me
Review №66

Pretty busy but had different varieties of coffee and smoothies. Their food options arent much but they are good.

Ha
Review №67

Absolutely adore. i’m in high school and my friends and i come here to do homework or even just hangout and relax. it’s a great environment. from the friendly staff to the cozy decor, island joes is the perfect spot to get work done while enjoying a DELICIOUS juice or a quick bite to eat.

Da
Review №68

Comfortable atmosphere. Kolaches are super tasty.

aj
Review №69

Island Joes is absolutely awesome, my girls love it so I stopped by this morning to get them some cinnamon rolls. Great service

M
Review №70

Coffee shop is neat. Coffee drinks aren’t anything too special but cinnamon rolls are amazing!

Jo
Review №71

We have been in to buy coffee beans twice in the past week and no beans only excuses.I didnt want to go to starbucks but your poor service has left me no choice

Ju
Review №72

The unique design of the place made us want to visit. The quality of the coffee and ingredients will definitely warrant a return

J
Review №73

Amazing place and great coffee! Met both of the owners, they are super friendly, HIGHLY recommend this coffee shop

Da
Review №74

Excellent food, service. Very well organized for covid, lots of space inside and out

Be
Review №75

I give this Cafe one star because we went there and the girl at the window, at a time in town where the coronavirus is hitting its third wave and showing record numbers of cases was not wearing a mask or gloves. If Taco Bell can do it, a a place like this on Padre island where theres more tourism, more people from out of town coming and going and possibly bringing the virus into the city, should be able to be responsible and professional and how they conduct themselves with coronavirus precautionary measures. Im sorry I canceled my order and had to leave immediately, but I was shocked. Not everyone believes that masks are necessary, but as theyre within a day away from becoming mandatory in most places, I hope this Cafe starts using them.

Vi
Review №76

Cool place! Shipping containers put together makes for a very interesting architectural design. Clean and bright and interesting inside with lots of cozy spots to have coffee and/or pastry.

Ve
Review №77

Love the building and the colors! Staff amazing!! Coffee and breakfast biscuit was yummy..

Ha
Review №78

Delicious coffee and food! The employees are super nice and personable. The environment is very cozy and welcoming. Seating is super comfortable too!! Thanks for a great afternoon. :)

Pe
Review №79

Great atmosphere, great coffee and this place Great for tourists. Way better than Starbucks

Cr
Review №80

Excellent Batistas who know how to make coffee! Friendly staff. Neat place with indoor and outdoor seating.

Mo
Review №81

Loved how they used containers for their building. Great coffee!

ri
Review №82

Just wished they had coffee mugs for black coffee. Awesome building!

So
Review №83

Favorite coffee place in corpus. I always try to think of reasons to go out to the island for coffee. I live a little far from here but it’s so worth the drive ️️

Di
Review №84

Amazing building, beautifully decorated, and wonderfully clean! Unfortunately, the coffee drinks won’t have us coming back for more.

Jo
Review №85

Quality coffee and friendly service. Probably the best coffee shop this far south on the island.

Jo
Review №86

Excellent cinnamon roll, great decoration and service. Amazing place

Re
Review №87

Absolutely loved it! Coffee options are great. Cinnamon rolls are warm, sweet and super soft. The cucumber dill toast was delicious! So good, I had to ask for a to go order. I love the structure of the place, definitely different and artistic. Very cozy atmosphere with an indoor and outdoor seating options. Will definitely be back.

De
Review №88

A friendly, great coffee, cool vibe place! Get some Island Joes Coffee!!!

Su
Review №89

Great coffee. Customer service and views!

Da
Review №90

Good coffee, terrible service. Waited 45 minutes to find out they sold the last food item I purchased and was waiting in the parking lot for nothing. I went in for a refund and only then found out they werent bringing anything out and I was waiting for nothing.

Do
Review №91

Great idea and design for the building.

Me
Review №92

Awesome spot to get coffee on your way to the beach

Po
Review №93

Went Today To Get My Daughter Some Cookies And She Can Usually Eat Them On Her Own, But Today I Could Barely Break Them Up Myself For Her To Eat They Were So Stale. I Figured Since Were Forced Into The Drive Through We Would Still Be Able To Get The Same Quality Were Used To.. Shame On Me For Thinking That..

Ma
Review №94

Unique building, beautiful on the inside, friendly service. My iced white chocolate mocha was delicious, too :) Just navigate the parking lot carefully-it gets a little crowded.

R
Review №95

Great, friendly service! Fast and welcoming, and the food and my chai tea are always soo good! Love this local coffee shop!

Sw
Review №96

I did a delivery to them for their groceries for milk and such and I just want to say great atmosphere and very kind people. the employee and Im assuming the boss and another employee each offered me a drink which you know I kindly declined because Id rather pay for it if Im gonna get one but overall great experience even though I was just making a delivery, definitely will be visiting soon as s customer (;

Me
Review №97

I really love this place and so happy to see it grow through the years. Get the expresso bites or whatever the little chocolate balls are

Ma
Review №98

Very cool spot. Nice outdoor seating area!

J
Review №99

Delicious coffee and great atmosphere! Went both mornings we were in town!

Ka
Review №100

The coffee is good, but the manager did not take any sanitary precautions for COVID-19. The staff did not wear any facemasks, no gloves, and they gave us straws that were not plastic or paper protected. It is very irresponsible behavior, and puts a lot of people at risk.

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  • Address:14829 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States
  • Site:http://www.islandjoescc.com/
  • Phone:+1 361-867-1276
Categories
  • Art gallery
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee roasters
  • Photographer
  • Tapas bar
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:6:30am–6:30pm
  • Tuesday:6:30am–6:30pm
  • Wednesday:6:30am–6:30pm
  • Thursday:6:30am–6:30pm
  • Friday:6:30am–6:30pm
  • Saturday:7:30am–6:30pm
  • Sunday:6:30am–6:30pm
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Rooftop seating:Yes
  • Women-led:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • University students:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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