Waygood Coffee is steering straight for caffeine-craving commuters near The Woodlands, with a drive-thru outpost set to soft-open in late June at 3713 College Park Drive in Conroe. Founder Auri Jalili confirmed the new spot will be drive-thru only, dialing in on espresso-based drinks and housemade flavorings.
To kick things off, the shop is planning a seven-day “Waygood Week,” complete with half-price drinks and prize raffles. Regulars of the brand can expect its signature offerings to make the jump to the new window, so this is less test run and more greatest-hits tour.
Jalili said the team “really hone in on the richness of our flavors and pick out which coffee beans work the best,” adding that Waygood crafts its syrups and sauces in-house. As reported by Community Impact, the Conroe drive-thru will be the brand’s fourth Texas location and is slated for a soft opening in late June. The outlet also notes the new shop sits on College Park Drive near The Woodlands and that the company plans a week of promotions to introduce the team and menu.
What To Order
Waygood is expected to bring its core lineup to the new window, including the Waygood Latte, the James Brown and the Seaside Shakerato, a salted vanilla shaken espresso with an extra shot that is already listed on the company’s menu. As detailed on Waygood's website, the brand leans heavily on its made-in-house vanilla and caramel syrups and a rotation of seasonal cold drinks that have built a following at its other locations.
If the Conroe drive-thru follows the Pearland and Upper Kirby playbook, customers can look for quick-service versions of those fan favorites, plus rotating seasonal offerings tailored for grab-and-go coffee runs.
Expansion In The Houston Area
Waygood’s first Houston-area shop opened in Upper Kirby, and the brand expanded to Pearland in 2023 with a drive-thru and outdoor seating, giving the company some reps in quick-service formats. Community Impact reported on the Pearland launch and highlighted the chain’s focus on fresh, housemade syrups as a core part of its menu philosophy.
The Conroe site slides into a broader wave of independent coffee shops leaning into drive-thru windows across the metro, where convenience and craft flavors are both becoming must-haves.
Waygood says it will post operating hours and full Waygood Week details ahead of the soft opening, so residents can keep an eye on the brand’s online listings for the latest updates. We’ll update this story once the company confirms a formal grand opening date.
