This shop has a FANTASTIC atmosphere! Really great indoor vibes, with nice big windows and a TON of outside seating! Their only downfall is that their coffee is relatively mediocre. They use Independence Roasting Co out of Brenham, TX. Independence over roasts and basically mutes all of the natural flavors of their coffees in favor of blends similar to those you would find in a grocery store. Again...POV is great, but their coffee needs some work to get to the five star mark!

I love this place! They have good drink options, fast and friendly service and a great atmosphere.

If youre ever wanting good coffee, I would go here. Even if youre not getting coffee they have very good matcha and every time I go I have to get a blueberry muffin! I love this place and you will too!

POV is always great, always reliable. Great place to get coffee, study, and chill! Praise Jesus

Expensive coffee, but cute & beautiful area. Not a very big coffee shop

Staff was great. Good service. Wide selection of pastries. Lots of syrups and pretty good coffee. Plenty of seating.

Very, very nice atmosphere and great coffee. Big menu with lots of flavors for the coffee and great pastries. They also do pour-overs. Decently prices.

This coffee shop has one of the best locations around Bryan / College Station! The coffee is pretty good, but isnt consistent between regular visits. The staff are overall very friendly and the food is really good. I wish the prices were a little bit lower as this is one of the more expensive places to get coffee in the area.

Really enjoyable and quality coffee. The pastries are also exceptional. It can be a bit pricey but for the location and quality I would say its always worth a visit.

Good vibes, good roasts. Solid prices

The food was really wonderful. The staff was friendly, and most importantly the coffee was great. We went on Saturday morning and it wasnt crowded at all. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I are on a mission to find the best coffee in BCS. We like espresso based drinks without all the sugary syrups and artificial favors. So far, POV has the best coffee in town and we are admittedly coffee snobs. My favorite drink is a short latte which has less milk than a latte and more milk than a cortado. I get mine with almond milk. They make it the best. I also tried their Elderberry Croissant warmed up and it was perfection!!!

-Mediocre barista practices (details below).-Nice atmosphere.-Nice location to go around the lake walk nearby right outside.-Large comfortable seating to study and/or chat for awhile.Preface: I have 2 years experience working as a barista, and take that as you will because I did not master the craft in that time. It has been approximately a year since I first visited POV. The priorities of the service are still rather disappointing, but understandable for a small city coffee shop. Shots are pre-ground, raising questions of how long the coffee has been sitting exposed to not only air, but also moisture and heat in the group head. I didnt enjoy the way my milk was steamed, but I will chalk that up to personal-preference. The standard use of disposable cups is disappointing, but fits the college-town clientel. It does make me appreciate the mugs other places in town use. The latte art was cute though!I prefer supporting local establishments, still prefer to go here vs a big chain location.

Mr. Heath (owner) is the coolest guy in BCS! He genuinely cares about every cup of coffee and the happiness that is holding the cup. Great space to work, meet with friends or grab a quick bite. Support POV to keep him open during these economic times. We’ll be back again!

Great coffee, awesome decor and delightful location. This coffee house located in the stella hotel building across from lake atlas offers a stunning view to its customers. You can just get your coffee and sit beide the small lake and enjoy. They have indoor as well as outdoor seating if you like to work on something too.

I like the view and they have great muffins. Sometimes it’s really packed.

Tasty coffee and tea; however, what truly mskes the cafe is the atmosphere. The high ceilings, industrial style, and lively art all come together to make a very chill spot.

Great staff but their coffee is abysmal.

Best tasting coffe and espresso in town

Its easily in the top 3 places for coffee in Bryan/College Station

Beautiful place and ambience. Nice location across the lake. Also, the art collection is good.

So I learned about POV from the Safe 2 Save app, which give you point for driving without texting. Pretty cool app, and there are a ton of local businesses who will give a discount or free stuff in exchange for a certain number of point/miles from the app.One day, a friend told me about the POV deal on the app, and that you could basically get a freaking AMAZING cinnamon roll for next to nothing.He was right.Heres the trick: go order a black coffee. In other words, dont pay for a bunch of frilly, fancy, fattening, fake flavorings and save your money. Get a black coffee, whip out your Safe 2 Save app, and get this WONDERFUL cinnamon roll for free.Youre welcome. :)

I like their coffee and the environment. Their patio and the outdoor environment are great.

Great atmosphere; good coffee, good music, excellent seatings, and the view is fantastic. Whether you need to study or hangout with friends, the place will be perfect with the nearby lake walk

POV is probably my favorite coffee house in all of college station. The menu is small, but filled with hip sounding drinks. However, they will make any general coffee beverage that you ask of them. The staff is always friendly, and helpful. The coffee shop itself, has a very cute atmosphere both inside and out. The bathrooms also have the best soap on Earth! The only reason I couldnt give POV 5 stars is the lack of space. The coffee shop is pretty small, and a good bit out of the way for most people. I have many of times found that I arrive and there is no where to sit. A common problem for a college town. Overall, I would recommend POV Coffeehouse.

Until I find a better place, this is the best coffee in town. Great date place.

Alison makes the best coffee drinks.

I could give less than one star if i could. Ordered ice coffee and charged me $5. menu states that the brew coffee is far less (~$2)than that when asked for pricing worker explains that it’s because I ordered cold brew coffee. I didnt order cold brew coffee, i ordered ice coffee. Then I asked if i can order brew coffee with ice and the worker says that I can’t. Hmmm. Seemed like the person helped me didnt know the difference between just ice coffee and cold brew coffee and tried to charge me double the price. This is something I never experienced at other coffee shops. It’s unfortunate because I really wanted to like here. I wont be back.

This coffee shop is a hidden gem, modern and exuding a warm sense of style in a space fit for college students and adults alike. The seating arrangements are conducive to work or relaxation and the large scale windows create an atmosphere of calm.

Great coffee! Very nice environment too; the big windows and outdoor seating make it a bright and comfortable place to study or chat with your buds! I just wish they opened until later since they close at 8 pm :/ I would definitely go there more often after class if they stayed open later.

Good coffee, but will never again patronize a location too reactive to every fad and fear. Refuses to accept cash.

Visited POV to attend an exhibit of local artist, John Marcella Grant. Way to go POV! Thank you for supporting local art. The inside of the shop is not huge but provided a great intimate place to view the one man exhibit. Jonhs artwork was amazing. I liked his realistic graphite portraits the best. Was intrigued with other works where he employed pops of color and/or texture to the portrait.POV had a nice selection of beverages, pastries, sandwiches and other treats. My husband really enjoyed his cup of coffee. They have numerous work stations for you to work on your lap top, a couple of spots great for kicking back in an easy chair and a wonderful covered patio area just waiting for you and your friends to enjoy.

If you (a poor grad student) wants to go and pretend that you are a grown adult who has their life together go here! Great coffee and a dope atmosphere. Plus there is a cool lake outside that you can enjoy.

Beautiful building in a beautiful location. Don’t come here to work if you’re not comfortable sitting a foot away from multiple people - lots of students and no space between seating makes for a noisy work environment. I haven’t had the lattes, but the pour-over isn’t something I will come back for. Really cheap coffee. Seems like a nice place to come late in the evening to work outside with a beer though.

Love this coffee shop! There are not many options for food out here and having POV so close is perfect. Love their drink options and the atmosphere. One suggestion, please keep food items in stock.

Came in this morning to purchase coffee and was not greeted with a smile. Tried to make small talk with the employee about what to try (since I hadn’t been here prior to today), but she just ignored me and seemed very agitated. I asked her name and she stated it was Laura. Most likely not returning due to customer service. The food and coffee were great, but employees should really focus on customers and not rushing to grab their phone after placing my order.

Its in the Hotel Stella pedestrian plaza...pleasant, open setting...

Love this place! They use Merit coffee beans (the same beans that Local Coffee uses in San Antonio) and the coffee is phenomenal. A good variety of pastries, salads, and bottled drinks. They also serve wine and beer. Overall a solid coffee shop.

Such a nice, peaceful place. I like the paper straws which are better for the environment. Lots of USB and regular household plug outlets. Lots of natural light and the patio is great for getting fresh air. The cupcakes are scrumptious.

Love this place. The bakery items are fantastic, the coffee and tea are delicious! The service is always pleasant. The ONLY downside...it is ALWAYS full of students. I just want one adult place I can go for a work meeting where Im not surrounded all the time by students.

Interesting little spot. Good coffee and fabulous scones.

Cool place to meet and catch up with coworkers. The bill was appropriate. Makes me feel like I am back in Sacramento.

Great coffee and great service. Can get pretty busy during the day so prepare to fight for a seat!

Friendly staff and affordable price. Fancy yet peaceful environment. Will definitely return!

Great coffee and pastries! I come here weekly. I just think it’s unprofessional when the employees on shift have their phones hanging out of their back pockets and they’re too worried about their shaker cup to greet a paying customer with a smile. I understand it’s early in the morning, but a smile goes a long way! First bad experience this morning with that. Typically, a great place to go though👍🏻☕️

Great coffee

Been there for a group project meet. The vibe of the place is nice and quiet. Its located near a beautiful lake. So its ideal for a gathering or dates. Didnt order a coffee but my friends who did found it to be ok.

I love the Bees Knees latte and I think they do have some creative and delicious coffee drinks here. The staff has always been very kind and courteous as well.

Coffee was sub par and really not even that. This place was quite a unique coffee shop with decent pastries. Quite busy with college students most days and has a nice atmosphere for getting work done.

Very good coffee in a nice place. Excellent alternative to the traditional Starbucks.

Good coffee, good place to work/relax. Nice space. Passes the all important cortado test. Pastries are a nice addition, small but the perfect bite.

Good place. No cash acceptable.

Service is always timely even when they have a full house. Service treated us so kindly. The bill was appropriate.

Denied servicing me because I have a medical reason not to wear a mask. Tried to infringe on my HIPPA rights. Was told I could sit right where I was standing without a mask but I could not order.

Good coffee and great atmosphere! Love that they have deals on Safe2save 🙂

Try one of their specialty drinks like the Winter Fog, delicious! The pastries are just ok, in my opinion, but overall this is as good as it gets in Bryan.

Friendly staff and a variety of seating options indoor and outdoor.

Love it!

Fast friendly service, good hot coffee and cold brew, great atmosphere.

Set in a great spot, skilled baristas and great prices

Super nice staff, fantastic atmosphere (big patio and roomy indoors), and yummy drinks for all kinds of coffee lovers. they also have really good ice

What a gem! Recieved a warm welcome and suggestions upon learning that I was a first time customer. Great selection, chai tea and food on point! Lots of cold drink options to beat this Texas heat!

Nice place but pricey. I guess they can be since theres nothing else close

Nice quiet it is the way place. Great coffee.

Such a great place to have coffee! Kinda expensive but worth it. :)

I love this coffee shop. You have to buy something to use the wifi and it can get crowded but the atmosphere is trendy and fun.

Exceptional coffee and great beer choices. Lots if sitting room and great patio.

The drinks are a little sweet but otherwise good. However, the study space is amazing, and they have a massive amount of natural lighting.

Delicious coffee just outside the city.

Good coffee and beer choices..., but they play the music so loudly that its like drinking coffee inside an Abercrombie and Fitch store. Note to management, turn down your music - everyone has to yell in order to hear each other.

Great coffee in a relaxed environment, the pastries are delicious and the staff is very knowledgeable as well as talented, this part of town is new and kind of far out but POV is definitely worth the drive.Also means that there won’t be huge crowds, unlike some other coffee shops around town.

Great atmosphere and products. Just a little small in the actual shop but the patio is very nice and open.

The latte was not bad at all but it could’ve been better if the milk was well-steamed

Ended our day at 630pm. Went back to hotel to enjoy coffee but instead we were disappointed. It closed at 6 instead of 8.

Excellent coffee, cold brew, adult beverages and atmosphere. Definitely stop in when you are in the area.

Great service and coffee! If you love fall/winter flavours then the snowfall is a must

I spend a lot of time here - the staff are always so kind, the coffee is reliably good, and the atmosphere is enjoyable.

Casual meeting place with beautiful views. Friendly staff and a nice assortment of coffee, tea, and pastries.

Been there twice, with the dog :) Pistachio muffin is a treat. Sticky bun is a fav w my ladies (dog too). They have dog water bowls which is nice. No doggie treats (yet- they seemed to say they were discussing that). Coffee is certainly gourmet as are the hand crafted coffee drinks. Seems to attract a lot of students (yes it is College Station) yet the location isnt in town. Quiet, no TVs - so that makes sense. They do get slammed mid morning Saturday so be patient. Hand crafted Starbucks so it takes time.

Lovely staff, delicious coffee. Great meeting place for young professionals.

Great iced coffee

Love this place but been getting crowded

Great coffee...Nice staff and lovely environment..

They serve a great cup of cold brew! I will be back soon

Great coffee, and quiet atmosphere for conversing and studying alike.

Nice place and the service was friendly. Ill go back!

Great place to study or meet with friends. Food and coffee are too pricey and only average in quality.

Would you pay $5 for this kolache?Food and coffee was way overpriced. Coffee tasted burnt.

The bees knees is my favorite coffee ever!!

Lauren is a pleasure to talk to, coffee and kolaches were first rate.

Stilish and lovely personnel! pastry is good too!

Amazing sticky bun, kolache, coffee, salad. All wonderful!

Friendly staff and great coffee!

Pros: Friendly baristas. Always well staffed which means short lines and short waits. Baristas are competent with their craft. Location is far enough out of town which keeps the crowds away, but close enough to head over for a good study session. Pretty views and a nice lake to walk around for the perfect start to a great day with someone special.Cons: They dont seem to have much on their menu in the way of pour overs. Their coffee beans come second to other top coffee shops in BCS, but they are still far superior to most roasts.Overall: This coffee shop is worth your time to stop in. Its quickly becoming my favorite in BCS.

I preferred the other espresso before you changed to Independence Coffee. The large, iced lattes are pricey.

Very clean. Nice seating outside.

Coffee is acidic but the atmosphere is very nice

Too much ice but good

Great coffee, great atmosphere, & lots of outlets.

Need to buy something with a receipt to use Wi-Fi.