Pamela’s guidebook
Food scene in and around the Heights
Most of the restaurants listed on Studewood are within walking distance. Others you will need a ride.
Maison Pucha Bistro
1001 Studewood StFine dinning and extensive wine list.
Delicious homemade, goumet hot dogs. My favorite is Chi-town and the Apple-Horseradish slaw is excellent.
46 locals recommend
Good Dog Houston
903 Studewood StDelicious homemade, goumet hot dogs. My favorite is Chi-town and the Apple-Horseradish slaw is excellent.
bellagreen
748 E 11th St"American fare--pizza, sandwiches, salads."
Named one of Houston's most unique coffee shops and it's just a few blocks away.
76 locals recommend
Antidote
729 Studewood StNamed one of Houston's most unique coffee shops and it's just a few blocks away.
Cajun Food! Don't miss the crawfish (in season) and fried shrimp. Great gumbo!!
116 locals recommend
BB's Tex-Orleans
2701 White Oak DrCajun Food! Don't miss the crawfish (in season) and fried shrimp. Great gumbo!!
Good Tex-Mex at a good price. Just down the street from the Farmer's Market.
47 locals recommend
Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
1511 Airline DrGood Tex-Mex at a good price. Just down the street from the Farmer's Market.
Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrPizza, pasta and cocktails. Large outdoor area.
Tacos of every kind, plus frito pie! Good place for breakfast tacos.
131 locals recommend
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StTacos of every kind, plus frito pie! Good place for breakfast tacos.
Dish Society
1050 Yale StBreakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the Gouda grit for breakfast.
Enjoy delicious kolache's on the outdoor patio overlooking the Heights trail.
18 locals recommend
Kolache Shoppe
1031 Heights BlvdEnjoy delicious kolache's on the outdoor patio overlooking the Heights trail.
Lola
1102 Yale StModern diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Laided back coffee and tea shop on Heights Blvd. Also serving a limited food menu.
33 locals recommend
EQ Heights
1030 Heights BlvdLaided back coffee and tea shop on Heights Blvd. Also serving a limited food menu.
Popular Texas BBQ on Airline. Melt in your mouth brisket and lots of sides. Lines can be out the door. Go early or they may run out of BBQ.
67 locals recommend
Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline DrPopular Texas BBQ on Airline. Melt in your mouth brisket and lots of sides. Lines can be out the door. Go early or they may run out of BBQ.
Local Foods Heights
714 Yale StMelange Creperie
711 Heights BoulevardWalking distance
"Rustic joint crafting house-smoked meat tacos, coffee, beer and mezcal with very late-night service." I love their hamburgers!
13 locals recommend
Cantina Barba
3701 N Main StWalking distance
"Rustic joint crafting house-smoked meat tacos, coffee, beer and mezcal with very late-night service." I love their hamburgers!
New ice cream shop on 19th Street. Lines have been out the door!
14 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
375 W 19th StNew ice cream shop on 19th Street. Lines have been out the door!
Right down Studewood. Morning Goods, Desserts, Cakes, Lunch. Delicious!! Take out, delivery or eat in.
39 locals recommend
Red Dessert Dive
1045 Studewood StRight down Studewood. Morning Goods, Desserts, Cakes, Lunch. Delicious!! Take out, delivery or eat in.
Superica
1801 N Shepherd DrVery popular Tex-Mex! Near La Lucha
Houston Chronicle Best of the Best in 2020. Long-time Houston pizzeria. My favorite- Margarita pizza! And love the pasta salad! Delivery and eat in. Lunch buffet.
65 locals recommend
Star Pizza
77 Harvard StHouston Chronicle Best of the Best in 2020. Long-time Houston pizzeria. My favorite- Margarita pizza! And love the pasta salad! Delivery and eat in. Lunch buffet.
Started in Brenham Texas and got so big had to open another location in the big city. Not only great BBQ, but desserts are delicious. Separate entrance to pick up that slice of cake your craving--carrot, triple chocolate, banana caramel. Banana pudding and tres leches too!
61 locals recommend
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights BlvdStarted in Brenham Texas and got so big had to open another location in the big city. Not only great BBQ, but desserts are delicious. Separate entrance to pick up that slice of cake your craving--carrot, triple chocolate, banana caramel. Banana pudding and tres leches too!
The building that houses the Kraftsmen Bakery and Cafe was built in 1894 and originally functioned as a textile mill. It's the ninth oldest building in Houston. Delicious baked goods, sourdough breads and coffee all day. Great for breakfast and lunch.
40 locals recommend
Kraftsmen Baking
611 W 22nd StThe building that houses the Kraftsmen Bakery and Cafe was built in 1894 and originally functioned as a textile mill. It's the ninth oldest building in Houston. Delicious baked goods, sourdough breads and coffee all day. Great for breakfast and lunch.
Great Mexican food! The Papas family has many other restaurants that are all outstanding. Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen, Pappas BBQ, Pappas Brother's Steak House.
200 locals recommend
Pappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop WGreat Mexican food! The Papas family has many other restaurants that are all outstanding. Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen, Pappas BBQ, Pappas Brother's Steak House.
New Pizza restaurant in the Heights. Walking distance. Live poetry, open-mic sessions & patio dining at a popular hangout for artisanal wood-fired pizza.
The Gypsy Poet
New Pizza restaurant in the Heights. Walking distance. Live poetry, open-mic sessions & patio dining at a popular hangout for artisanal wood-fired pizza.
Food scene outside of greater Heights area
Houston is the most diverse city in the nation and our food reflects that diversity.
This unusal restaurant offers excellent vegetarian food in an all you can eat buffet. Not far from the greater Heights area. Visit the YMCA just down the street while you're in the area.
12 locals recommend
Govinda's Vegetarian Cuisine
1320 W 34th StThis unusal restaurant offers excellent vegetarian food in an all you can eat buffet. Not far from the greater Heights area. Visit the YMCA just down the street while you're in the area.
You will find an extensive menu of Greek favorites at long-time popular Greek restaurant in the Montrose area.
116 locals recommend
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdYou will find an extensive menu of Greek favorites at long-time popular Greek restaurant in the Montrose area.
Downtown, near Discovery Green and Convention Center. Market with take out and restaurant.
Mediterranean and Greek cuisine; Salads, cheeses, breads and luncheon buffet. Free parking in their garage.
136 locals recommend
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StDowntown, near Discovery Green and Convention Center. Market with take out and restaurant.
Mediterranean and Greek cuisine; Salads, cheeses, breads and luncheon buffet. Free parking in their garage.
Been around for 50 years and still "Brennan’s Creole and Cajun cuisine still shines thanks to iconic dishes like snapping turtle soup and Pontchartrain-style (read: crab, shrimp, and oyster-loaded) Gulf fish. "
71 locals recommend
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StBeen around for 50 years and still "Brennan’s Creole and Cajun cuisine still shines thanks to iconic dishes like snapping turtle soup and Pontchartrain-style (read: crab, shrimp, and oyster-loaded) Gulf fish. "
Chef Hugo Ortega named 2017 Best Chef: Southwest at James Beard Foundation Awards, take Mexican food to another level. Also extensive wine, cocktail and tequila menu.
160 locals recommend
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdChef Hugo Ortega named 2017 Best Chef: Southwest at James Beard Foundation Awards, take Mexican food to another level. Also extensive wine, cocktail and tequila menu.
Love this place with mix of Cuban and Mexican food. Great for Breakfast and lunch!
40 locals recommend
El Rey Taqueria
233 N Loop WLove this place with mix of Cuban and Mexican food. Great for Breakfast and lunch!
A downtown landmark for 40 years serving Southern comfort food and classic Cajun recipes at lunch. Great Shrimp etouffee, red beans and rice, cornbread, vegetables and delicious cake by the slice. Daily specials. A must go! 1117 Texas Ave. in Christ Church Cathedral (M-F, 11a-2p). This location only open at lunch. Now they have a new location on I-10 at Bunker Hill which is open for dinner and has a great patio.
13 locals recommend
Treebeards
1117 Texas StA downtown landmark for 40 years serving Southern comfort food and classic Cajun recipes at lunch. Great Shrimp etouffee, red beans and rice, cornbread, vegetables and delicious cake by the slice. Daily specials. A must go! 1117 Texas Ave. in Christ Church Cathedral (M-F, 11a-2p). This location only open at lunch. Now they have a new location on I-10 at Bunker Hill which is open for dinner and has a great patio.
Located in Memorial Park on the golf course. A great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors after your exercise. Great hamburgers and salads.
Becks Prime
Located in Memorial Park on the golf course. A great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors after your exercise. Great hamburgers and salads.
Sightseeing
Houston has one of the best zoos in the country! Check out the night-time activites for adults.
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrHouston has one of the best zoos in the country! Check out the night-time activites for adults.
Beautiful park, near the zoo and museums. Running trails, golf course, museums. Ride the train around the park. In the shadow of the world renowned Houston Medical Center.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StBeautiful park, near the zoo and museums. Running trails, golf course, museums. Ride the train around the park. In the shadow of the world renowned Houston Medical Center.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StDon't miss it!
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrDinasaurs and butterflies.
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline StRecently updated and expanded!
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StThis place will keep them busy for hours.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StFish and tigers! And much more.
Explore Houston's 6 miles of underground tunnels, linking 95 full city blocks 20 feet below the streets.. While there visit some downtown Houston restaurants and sites! Treebeards, Phoenicia Specialty Foods, Ninfa's on Navigation, Pappasitas Cantina, Kim Son, Salatas & more.
42 locals recommend
Downtown Houston Tunnel System
909 Fannin StExplore Houston's 6 miles of underground tunnels, linking 95 full city blocks 20 feet below the streets.. While there visit some downtown Houston restaurants and sites! Treebeards, Phoenicia Specialty Foods, Ninfa's on Navigation, Pappasitas Cantina, Kim Son, Salatas & more.
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDowntown park in front of the Houston Convention Center.
A great way to see the Heights, Downtown, Buffalo Bayou and beyond! There are 3 locations within walking distance where you can rent a bike $3 for 30 minutes or get a monthly pass for $13 with unlimited rides.
Stude Park 2300 Forrester (1.2m)
Leonel Castillo Community Center/South & Henry (1.3)
2109 South St.
Woodland Park (07m)
2760 Houston Ave
Houston BCycle - Stude Park
2300 ForesterA great way to see the Heights, Downtown, Buffalo Bayou and beyond! There are 3 locations within walking distance where you can rent a bike $3 for 30 minutes or get a monthly pass for $13 with unlimited rides.
Stude Park 2300 Forrester (1.2m)
Leonel Castillo Community Center/South & Henry (1.3)
2109 South St.
Woodland Park (07m)
2760 Houston Ave
Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range
1001 E Memorial Loop Dr
Heights Hike and Bike Trail
Heights Hike and Bike Trail155 acres of urban oasis located on the grounds of Memorial Park.
188 locals recommend
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Dr155 acres of urban oasis located on the grounds of Memorial Park.
See the museum and don't miss the Houston Art Car Parade weekend Apri 16-19, 2020.
130 locals recommend
Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdSee the museum and don't miss the Houston Art Car Parade weekend Apri 16-19, 2020.
The Menil Collection—so named because the works once belonged to philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil—is perhaps the most famous museum in Houston.
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StThe Menil Collection—so named because the works once belonged to philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil—is perhaps the most famous museum in Houston.
Off the beaten path located in the East End this is a unique park. Both photographers and Instagrammers head to Smither Park for a unique backdrop. This park is comprised of mosaic art made from reclaimed and recycled materials. Local artists strived to make this park both beautiful and eco-friendly. You’ll spot unique structures, one-of-a-kind footpaths and a vibrant aura while visiting this eclectic Houston hot spot.
33 locals recommend
Smither Park
2441 Munger StOff the beaten path located in the East End this is a unique park. Both photographers and Instagrammers head to Smither Park for a unique backdrop. This park is comprised of mosaic art made from reclaimed and recycled materials. Local artists strived to make this park both beautiful and eco-friendly. You’ll spot unique structures, one-of-a-kind footpaths and a vibrant aura while visiting this eclectic Houston hot spot.
Outdoor theater for the Houston performing arts. Check out their schedule beginning in March and running through November. March 20 begins the season with Malaysian percussion music and dance and the 21st is Salsa music!
299 locals recommend
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrOutdoor theater for the Houston performing arts. Check out their schedule beginning in March and running through November. March 20 begins the season with Malaysian percussion music and dance and the 21st is Salsa music!
A favorite of runners, Memorial Park also features tennis courts, playing fields, a fitness center, swimming pool and mountain and recreational bike trails including a lighted running trail just for runners. 3.7miles and approx 12 minutes from the Casita.
Becks Prime is located in the park--Great burgers and salads!
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrA favorite of runners, Memorial Park also features tennis courts, playing fields, a fitness center, swimming pool and mountain and recreational bike trails including a lighted running trail just for runners. 3.7miles and approx 12 minutes from the Casita.
Becks Prime is located in the park--Great burgers and salads!
Less than 2 miles away, Sawyer yards is 55 Acres of warehouses in the Art District Houston that houses the studios of hundreds of working artists making it one of the largest creative communities in the nation.
22 locals recommend
Sawyer Yards
2101 Winter StLess than 2 miles away, Sawyer yards is 55 Acres of warehouses in the Art District Houston that houses the studios of hundreds of working artists making it one of the largest creative communities in the nation.
Just under the Waughl Drive bridge between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive on Buffalo Bayou millions of bats make their home. At Sunset, they take off from under the bridge in one huge group and fly south. The observation deck is located on the corner of Waugh Drive and Allen Parkway.
77 locals recommend
Waugh Drive Bat Colony
Waugh DriveJust under the Waughl Drive bridge between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive on Buffalo Bayou millions of bats make their home. At Sunset, they take off from under the bridge in one huge group and fly south. The observation deck is located on the corner of Waugh Drive and Allen Parkway.
Restored early-1900s movie theater now presents live musical performances of all genres.
Nestled among stores, coffeshops, ice cream parlors and restaurants on 19th Street, Heights Main Street.
26 locals recommend
The Heights Theater
339 W 19th StRestored early-1900s movie theater now presents live musical performances of all genres.
Nestled among stores, coffeshops, ice cream parlors and restaurants on 19th Street, Heights Main Street.
Bingo in the Heights every Thursday night!!! This place is very popular. Doors open at 5:15, bingo starts at 7 p.m. Get there early if you want to get in. Check out their website for more information. "We welcome you and your family to the best party ever at the best budget ever... Bingo pads are $10.00 each and our concessions are ridiculously cheap!"
SPJST Lodge Pokrok
1435 Beall StBingo in the Heights every Thursday night!!! This place is very popular. Doors open at 5:15, bingo starts at 7 p.m. Get there early if you want to get in. Check out their website for more information. "We welcome you and your family to the best party ever at the best budget ever... Bingo pads are $10.00 each and our concessions are ridiculously cheap!"
Essentials
CVS
917 Main StOpen 24 hours. 832.673.7131
Kroger
4000 Polk StNearest Kroger. Walgreens is close by.
Another option if going in the opposite direction. More shopping in this area. Tuesday Morning, Big Lot, Nail salons, Petco, Ross.
334 locals recommend
Kroger
4000 Polk StAnother option if going in the opposite direction. More shopping in this area. Tuesday Morning, Big Lot, Nail salons, Petco, Ross.
Target
2580 Shearn StWalmart Supercenter
111 Yale StSprouts Farmers Market
1212 Old Spanish TrailH-E-B
5895 San Felipe StNew HEB!
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
3101 W Holcombe BlvdGreat chicken sandwiches and good salad. Not open on Sundays.
Subway
405 Main St3737 N. Main St, 77009. Within walking distance.
McDonald's
2017 Main St3611 North Main, 77009. Walking distance.
Whataburger
3712 S Shepherd DrGreat hamburgers! Within walking distance.
Shipley Do-Nuts
3932 N Main St3932 N. Main St. 77009. Walking distance.