Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
On the pricier side, but delicious coffee (beer and wine, too!) and food. Buzzing spot throughout the day.
86 locals recommend
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StOn the pricier side, but delicious coffee (beer and wine, too!) and food. Buzzing spot throughout the day.
Neighborhood space. Coffee and pastries. Lots of working space and generally quieter than Siphon.
28 locals recommend
Mercantile
5411 Morningside DrNeighborhood space. Coffee and pastries. Lots of working space and generally quieter than Siphon.
Our very favorite Tex Mex spot. Fajitas for 2 is good for 3-4 people!
64 locals recommend
El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer RdOur very favorite Tex Mex spot. Fajitas for 2 is good for 3-4 people!
Great for an outdoor beverage. Lovely space with outside games.
20 locals recommend
Brooklyn Athletic Club
601 Richmond AvenueGreat for an outdoor beverage. Lovely space with outside games.
Skinny Rita's Cantina
607 W Gray StAnd Best Margaritas - all fresh ingredients!
There are a few Vietnamese places nearby, including 'Mai's' which is open late night. Simply Pho has the best food, though.
13 locals recommend
Simply Pho
2929 Milam St There are a few Vietnamese places nearby, including 'Mai's' which is open late night. Simply Pho has the best food, though.
Everything Else
This museum is free, and just the right size. Have a few free hours and want to check out an eclectic collection? Head to Menil.
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StThis museum is free, and just the right size. Have a few free hours and want to check out an eclectic collection? Head to Menil.
For all your grocery needs. There's also a nearby Trader Joes and Whole Foods
342 locals recommend
H-E-B
6055 South FwyFor all your grocery needs. There's also a nearby Trader Joes and Whole Foods
Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdFor all your spirits.
Shopping
If you're into thrifting, this place is within walking distance. Find other fun shops all along Westheimer.
The Blue Bird Circle
615 W Alabama StIf you're into thrifting, this place is within walking distance. Find other fun shops all along Westheimer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hot scene for young professionals. Mostly a bar, but also serve some bar bites.
47 locals recommend
La Grange
2517 Ralph St Hot scene for young professionals. Mostly a bar, but also serve some bar bites.
Sterling House
3015 Bagby St Favorite place for a quality cocktail and vibin' atmosphere.
Friendly atmosphere, casual/low-key, and pet-friendly patio in the back (you get a discount if you bring your dog)
23 locals recommend
Revelry on Richmond
1613 Richmond Avenue Friendly atmosphere, casual/low-key, and pet-friendly patio in the back (you get a discount if you bring your dog)
Arts & Culture
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StIn case you need some meditation. Free!
If you go to the MFAH, you'll be in the neighborhood of all kinds of other museums.. Health Museum, Children's Museum, etc.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StIf you go to the MFAH, you'll be in the neighborhood of all kinds of other museums.. Health Museum, Children's Museum, etc.
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby StCatch a show
Parks & Nature
McGovern Centennial Gardens
1500 Hermann DriveDiscovery Green
1500 McKinney StEntertainment & Activities
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayJust a few stops on the rail to NRG!