A taste of Korea is now brewing in Spring Branch — and it’s neither bibimbap nor bulgogi, but coffee and scrambled eggs.
Korea-based Tom N Toms Coffee has chosen Houston as the home for its first corporate-owned store in the U.S. The cafe is now open in Spring Branch at 4145 Gessner Road.
“We’re combining Korean café culture with American drive-thru convenience and Houston’s appetite for quality,” David Kim, chief operating officer of Tom N Toms America, said in a statement. “As someone who grew up right here in Spring Branch, this store is especially meaningful to me. I’m excited to bring something fresh and community-focused to the neighborhood that shaped me.”
With two franchised locations in Bellaire and Katy and an Uptown location that closed last year, Tom N Toms isn’t exactly new to Houston. However, the flagship corporate store is unique compared to the franchisees, as it comes equipped with a full commercial kitchen and an expanded menu that features the first iteration of Egg Box.
Egg Box is Tom N Toms’ take on the Korean-style egg sandwich trend, popularized by Korean brand EGGDROP and preceded by American concepts like LA-based Eggslut.
At Tom N Toms, fluffy scrambled eggs are sandwiched between two buttery slices of toast. Stick to the standard sandwich, or opt for add-ons such as avocado or ham. The cafe’s food menu also includes Korean BBQ patty melts and burgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and tater tots.
“Egg Box is another big part of that experience,” Kim said. “These aren’t your average breakfast sandwiches — we’re using premium ingredients and Korean flavor inspiration to deliver something hot, satisfying, and actually crave-worthy. It’s fast food that doesn’t feel like a compromise.”
The opening of the Gessner location also marks the relocation of Tom N Toms’ U.S. roasting operations from Los Angeles to Houston.
“We’re now roasting single-origin beans from Colombia right here in Texas,” Kim said. “That gives us tighter control over freshness and lets our customers taste the quality in every cup.
Tom N Toms Spring Branch is open from 6 am to 9 pm daily.
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The first corporate-owned Tom N Toms Coffee in the U.S. has opened in Spring Branch, with the company's take on the viral Korean-style egg sandwich.
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