Press & Accolades | Un Caffè
CultureMap Tastemaker Award 2026
Un Caffe was named Coffee Shop of the Year at the 2026 CultureMap Houston Tastemaker Awards.
Eater Houston's best coffee shops
Eater Houston calls Un Caffe a "come-as-you-are Midtown spot" built for meeting a new face or grabbing a serious cup.
Daily Coffee News on Italian-style craft
Daily Coffee News spotlighted Un Caffe as Houston's destination for Italian-style coffee, roasted and served in-house.
Meet Soonkack Kook on CanvasRebel
CanvasRebel sat down with founder Soonkack Kook to talk about the journey from IT professional to certified coffee educator, the long-bar design built for real conversation, and the philosophy behind Un Caffe: serious coffee, zero attitude.
Un Caffe in The Rice Thresher
The Rice Thresher featured Un Caffe in its roundup of new brews to sip on, spotlighting the coffee-first, flavor-forward drinks and the welcoming long-bar experience that have made the shop a Houston favorite.
Houston Food Finder on our Midtown debut
Houston Food Finder covered Un Caffe ahead of its Midtown debut, spotlighting founder Soonkack Kook's vision for a specialty coffee shop and roastery built on serious craft and real hospitality.
Meet Soonkack Kook in Voyage Houston
Voyage Houston sat down with founder Soonkack Kook to talk about his path into specialty coffee and the study, curiosity, and craft behind every cup at Un Caffe.
Barista Magazine's five amazing Houston drinks
Barista Magazine featured Un Caffe among five amazing drinks to savor in Houston, a nod to the coffee-first, flavor-forward creations that set us apart.
Top This Place spotlights Un Caffe
Top This Place spotlighted Un Caffe as a Houston coffee destination worth seeking out, from the long-bar experience to our signature, flavor-forward drinks.