The cafe features a light, open-space design, and the food is truly a work of art. So happy to be back here đ€.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spring Eclair
Nadia Jabr
Moved to the area recently and started to frequent this cafe to grab coffee. After today's experience unfortunately I won't be coming back. As I was waiting for my coffee to be made I observed one of the staff members place the dirty washcloth bucket water right next to food that was being prepped. She then proceeded to ring the washcloth over the bucket right next to the food! At one point there was a new tray of gelato right next to it that was not covered. She then dumped the dirty water in the sink that is directly next to the coffee machine as the barista was making my latte, I could literally see it splash. If something like this is being done out in the open in front of people I can't imagine what happens in the back. I am not one for saying anything but I left extremely grossed out and ended up throwing my latte away.
Andrea Campos
Service isnât good, what I ordered was fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ziesook You (ì ì§ì)
It's nice to take a break while looking at the art museum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
O T
The Cafe reflects the calming spirit of the museum halls. So many healthy and diverse food choices, delicious and value priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pamela Fetters
Really? The employees act like they could care less. It's almost an imposition for them to open at 9:30. Out of chocolate for five days, so no mocha or hot chocolate. No one cares. The pizza is awful. Who is in charge?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Anton S.
Horrible service, mediocre coffee/gelato and awesome atmosphere (cool design and nice location) - is the best way to describe this place. The barista had super strong attitude and zero motivation to do her job
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Kristiaan Joseph
Grocery store frozen pizza is gourmet compared to theirs. Wine is not too shabby for $5. At least itâs in the MFAH, so the ambiance is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Elsa Rodarte
Great service and fun atmosphere. The new giant statue of a woman by the street/window must be the ugliest one in Houston. The sculpture garden, on the other hand, is amazing! It is more anatomic and thus more beautiful. I would recycle that statue and add other water brand options. đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gelato
Grant Martinez
Two Sunday mornings in a row, service has been extremely slow and poor. As the *first person in line*, both times, it took about 7 or 8 minutes for someone to even acknowledge I was there. They really need a second person who can serve customers besides the sole cashier/barista.
Been here more times than I can count⊠My personal favorite item of theirs is the lemon tart ? My mom and I have had lots of great conversations here. This place is a good area to work if you use a laptop/ work remotely. (As she does, usually when itâs quieter, or before a crowd) I recommend their Salmon Platter for dinner. If you want something lighter, they have delicious butternut squash soup. Obviously they have a great dessert selection. Ranging from fruit tarts to gelato If you have a child attending the Glassell, and need to find a place to relax while waiting for them to get out of class, Leonelli is the place for you!
Kid-friendliness: The place has lots of seating, they have high chairs for little kids and toddlers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caesar Salad, Butternut Squash Soup
Gemma Torralba-Gil
The food and service are going downhill.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Adriana MarchĂĄn
If you want to try one of the best Tiramisu in town, you need to go to Cafe Leonelli!!! 10/10 flavor and texture.
The cafe features a light, open-space design, and the food is truly a work of art. So happy to be back here đ€.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spring Eclair
Moved to the area recently and started to frequent this cafe to grab coffee. After today's experience unfortunately I won't be coming back. As I was waiting for my coffee to be made I observed one of the staff members place the dirty washcloth bucket water right next to food that was being prepped. She then proceeded to ring the washcloth over the bucket right next to the food! At one point there was a new tray of gelato right next to it that was not covered. She then dumped the dirty water in the sink that is directly next to the coffee machine as the barista was making my latte, I could literally see it splash. If something like this is being done out in the open in front of people I can't imagine what happens in the back. I am not one for saying anything but I left extremely grossed out and ended up throwing my latte away.
Service isnât good, what I ordered was fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
It's nice to take a break while looking at the art museum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The Cafe reflects the calming spirit of the museum halls. So many healthy and diverse food choices, delicious and value priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really? The employees act like they could care less. It's almost an imposition for them to open at 9:30. Out of chocolate for five days, so no mocha or hot chocolate. No one cares. The pizza is awful. Who is in charge?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Horrible service, mediocre coffee/gelato and awesome atmosphere (cool design and nice location) - is the best way to describe this place. The barista had super strong attitude and zero motivation to do her job
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Grocery store frozen pizza is gourmet compared to theirs. Wine is not too shabby for $5. At least itâs in the MFAH, so the ambiance is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great service and fun atmosphere.
The new giant statue of a woman by the street/window must be the ugliest one in Houston. The sculpture garden, on the other hand, is amazing! It is more anatomic and thus more beautiful.
I would recycle that statue and add other water brand options. đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gelato
Two Sunday mornings in a row, service has been extremely slow and poor. As the *first person in line*, both times, it took about 7 or 8 minutes for someone to even acknowledge I was there. They really need a second person who can serve customers besides the sole cashier/barista.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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Whatâs wrong with the food at this place?? Itâs awful. And in such a nice space!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
TrĂšs bon cafĂ© glacĂ© (cold brew) quand on aime le cafĂ© qui a du goĂ»t. Dâailleurs ça ne vient pas automatiquement sucrĂ© ni avec du lait câest Ă vous dâen rajouter.
De plus, les pailles sont en plastique (= pas de goût de carton donc vous pouvez apprécier votre café! )
Lâendroit parfait pour profiter au frais en attendant dâaller au musĂ©e.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Café Leonelli is a family favorite of ours!
Been here more times than I can countâŠ
My personal favorite item of theirs is the lemon tart ?
My mom and I have had lots of great conversations here.
This place is a good area to work if you use a laptop/ work remotely. (As she does, usually when itâs quieter, or before a crowd)
I recommend their Salmon Platter for dinner.
If you want something lighter, they have delicious butternut squash soup.
Obviously they have a great dessert selection. Ranging from fruit tarts to gelato
If you have a child attending the Glassell, and need to find a place to relax while waiting for them to get out of class, Leonelli is the place for you!
Kid-friendliness: The place has lots of seating, they have high chairs for little kids and toddlers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caesar Salad, Butternut Squash Soup
The food and service are going downhill.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
If you want to try one of the best Tiramisu in town, you need to go to Cafe Leonelli!!! 10/10 flavor and texture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
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