The Standpipe Coffee House

Cozy, trendy and artsy all tied up in a very cool downtown location. Great options to select from even if you aren’t a coffee drinker! Family friendly environment. By fat the Standpipe hot coffee is by far my favorite choice! A must try if in Lufkin!

I’ve been to this place 3 times. I LOVE this coffeeshop. It’s got some great coffee; im sipping the signature Standpipe & having a blueberry muffin. The cashier is nice and the staff has always been welcoming. Simple & just plain good :-). You should def come have a good cup of coffee & relax.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! I’ve been to many coffee shops (not a Starbucks guy) and this is by far the best overall. I would come here on nights that I needed to read, study for tests, or just wanted to give away. All their specialties coffees are amazing, I couldn’t even tell you my favorite because they are all so good. The customer service is great, and always fast with your order. Their prices are reasonable, and worth the money. This place will always be a memory that I cherish during my time in college, and anytime I come through lufkin I will always stop by. The only thing I could say bad about this place is that they don’t stay open late, and that they need new couches. Lol.
Overall 9.8÷10… Because no ones perfect.

This is a very authentic little coffee shop in downtown Lufkin. Instead of cheap Folgers and a get in — get out mentality, you get a warm, welcoming space and some fantastic coffee. This place seems to relish being a part of the community, and is very open to being a hang out.
They serve coffee to go in whole bean or ground form, so you can make it at home if you must. Locally owned and operated, this is a local business success story that I’m rather proud to patronize.

Don’t bother with Starbucks, GO TO STANDPIPE! Coffees are delish, my favorite is The Standpipe, hot, iced or blended. If you are there for Fall/​Winter, try their Pumpkin Pie Latte. Other than their coffee, the atmosphere is just want a neighborhood coffee shop should be, cozy, calm and friendly. Every barista is very friendly, and not in the forced way lol. So happy to have this in Lufkin, TX. Can’t say enough good things Standpipe!

LOVED this coffee shop!!! Travelled through Lufkin and looking for coffee. The barista was super sweet to direct us to their shop. Awesome atmosphere! We wanted to pick up this little shop to take back home with us. :)

Friendly staff, delicious coffee, and yummy snacks! Love the atmosphere and art on the walls. They got some jazzy music playing too. oh and it’s too cold but they have a patio in the alley and in the front. They have a bring one take one library too. Love it.

Great place to relax and have a great conversation along with the great coffee. See a theme here?

My husband and I are completely satisfied with our visit to this quaint downtown Lufkin coffee shop. Besides great coffee, it provides blazing WIFI. We also enjoyed the classic country and R&B recorded music.
We are difficult to please coffee drinkers (persnickety even), but we immediately ordered a specially ground decaf/​full caffeine mixture for home consumption. Steven, barista, brother of the owner, went the extra mile to grind the coffee just to our taste.

Awesome coffee wonderful place downtown to hangout and play a game they have awesome shows

Standpipe is one of my favorite hang-​outs. Great coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. Occasional live music.

I loved it all the way from the vibe to the coffee my husband and I had. I had the standpipe and it was a perfect mixture of strong and sweet. I forgot what my husband had but I remember it being good. We have a thing for trying different coffee shops and we will return!

Not to bad for a coffee joint in downtown lufkin. I usually just get hot chocolate on a cold day and it doesn’t disappoint but I will say they don’t mind kicking out an almost full room of customers because they close at 9 sharp

This is a very nice independent coffee shop in old downtown Lufkin. I personably think it is better that a Starbucks. Located in a large old renovated building the interior is very nice and comfortable. The inside walls look original and are rather unique. There were two young men working the bar and both were most cordial. They appeared to actually like what they were doing and this reflected well as far as customers were concerned. Our coffee was prepared rather quickly and served very hot. Customers continue to come in constantly while we were there. Parking is on the street outside. We noticed a meeting taking place in the back of the coffee shop with several customers. Lots of chairs including soft leather chairs where we sat. Great little coffee shop and an asset to an old downtown area by helping keep the downtown alive. Prices were comparable to Starbucks or a little cheaper. When in Lufkin make this coffee shop one of your stops and that will help you start off with a great day.

Very friendly staff. They took time to explain their drinks and never tried from questions genuine smiles. Had a Criminal (blended). Awesome flavor. Atmosphere is relaxed and inviting to all ages.

Not the best cup of joe BUT the atmosphere is definitely nice and chill. Coffee shops in Texas usually are unable to get the feel of were it all started in the PNW. Starbucks originated here and so do the best American roasters. This is certainly worth having a coffee at if you are EVER in Lufkin

Standpipe is rad. Iced Americano is perfect… dark and rich, and it mellows as the ice melts into it and your coffee thirst begins to subside. I also snuck some sips of a friend’s blackberry Italian cream soda, and it was TOTALLY AWESOME. I’ve never had anything like that before, and it kind of blew my brains as to what a soda could be. Get one if you visit standpipe.
I got some mudslide whole beans to take home, and even among all the fancy coffees I buy from my favorite Houston, uuh, beanery? it stood out — no creams needed to bring the flavor to life.
The people are super nice (and the people this place brings out are awesome, also!), the building is fantastic, and they have live music a lot, including punk rock shows. In Lufkin. Punk rock shows in Lufkin! I’m looking forward to the next time I pass through nearby so I can stop by for an Italian cream soda.
Plus there was an (almost) nonstop loop of the Cantina Song when I first walked in.

Part of the pleasure in visiting Standpipe is that it’s become a local treasure. In recent years, downtown Lufkin has gone from a forgotten clutter of buildings to lively bunch of restored history. The story behind Standpipe is that they were gutting some of the buildings for renovations when they discovered this large, beautiful Coca Cola mural. And now you can see that very mural along the walls of Standpipe. Rich in history, cozy (if not a bit hipster) atmosphere, free wifi, fast service… This place has become one of my favorite places in Lufkin!
As for the coffee… Well I’m no expert, but I’ve tried most of the drinks and haven’t had a bad experience yet. I’m a hazelnut fan though, so usually I order The Standpipe. It is a bit sweet (for those who prefer less sugar), but I wouldn’t say it’s overly sweet (I’m looking at you double chocolate chip Starbucks drink). In my experience though, the standpipe tastes best when ordered as a large. The barista told me this once and I thought it was a sales tactic, but it turned out to be true. The large is more flavorful than the other sizes.

The boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night for live music. The Sugar Moons, a western/​swing group, were advertised to perform. I’ve never heard of them before, but I’m always searching for new music/​genres, so this sounded fun!
This was my first time in downtown Lufkin, so I was surprised to see how barren the streets and sidewalks were. I was glad to have the boyfriend with me, otherwise I would have just stayed in my car and drove home. It was a different story the moment we walked into Standpipe. It was well-​lit and filled with friendly greetings from the staff. It definitely had a hipster vibe with the exposed pipe ceilings and wall murals.
After a few minutes, I finally decided to get THE STANDPIPE (super original, I know =]), an espresso with chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut. The boyfriend got a blackberry Italian soda WITHOUT cream. Our drinks came out pretty quickly, and we found a small table to sit at behind the chairs they had set up assembly-​style for people to watch the Sugar Moons. The atmosphere during the performance was very low-​key, and people came and went as they pleased.
Both of our drinks were VERY sweet, which is to be expected with the soda, but I could hardly taste the espresso. I like to taste my coffee. Next time I will ask for them to make it less sweet.

I am not a regular of this coffee house as I live an hour away, but they always seem to remember me when I walk in (how many Vespa scooter riders ride an hour for coffee? I do, when it’s good coffee and great atmosphere).
This is by far one of the better places that has happened to Lufkin’s historic downtown district. It attracts an eclectic crowd from young to old; the ambiance is «NYC flat meets the nostalgic past». I love that the the owners preserved most of the original bones of the space, including an original Coca-​Cola mural. It is always a joy to see art work hanging on the wall that is both for display and for sale. It’s nice to be able to sit outside and watch the street traffic.
Each time I come here I am pleased with the consistency in service and in product. I’d like to wowed more by a better selection in the «goodies» case but I usually get here later in the day and best is probably gone by the time arrive.
A lot has been changing in the Lufkin historic downtown area (jazz club, classic movie theater, retail spaces); Standpipe was here toward the beginning and I am glad to see they are still here. Keep up the great service!!!
Bookmark this place and make a point to stop in. Seriously !