Kathy’s guidebook to Montrose!!

Kathy
Kathy’s guidebook to Montrose!!

Grocery

The famous HEB only 4 blocks away! Fully stocked, reasonable prices, and only a short walk away.
342 locals recommend
H-E-B
6055 South Fwy
342 locals recommend
The famous HEB only 4 blocks away! Fully stocked, reasonable prices, and only a short walk away.
Make sure you try the chocolate chip “Hold the Cone” mini ice creams
Trader Joe's
Make sure you try the chocolate chip “Hold the Cone” mini ice creams
An amazing shopping experience!
110 locals recommend
Central Market
3815 Westheimer Rd
110 locals recommend
An amazing shopping experience!

Food scene

Low key cafe with reasonably priced and tasty food, full bar, and a great patio.
123 locals recommend
Brasil
2604 Dunlavy St
123 locals recommend
Low key cafe with reasonably priced and tasty food, full bar, and a great patio.
Even French people say the bread, croissants, and delicious pastries are authentic! This place is most popular for breakfast / brunch.
194 locals recommend
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
194 locals recommend
Even French people say the bread, croissants, and delicious pastries are authentic! This place is most popular for breakfast / brunch.
A recent guest from NYC said they had the best lamb tacos she’d ever had. Brunch is amazing. Just around the corner!
160 locals recommend
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer Rd
160 locals recommend
A recent guest from NYC said they had the best lamb tacos she’d ever had. Brunch is amazing. Just around the corner!
Fan favorite - Sunday funday ice cream
7 locals recommend
milk + sugar
1848 Westheimer Rd
7 locals recommend
Fan favorite - Sunday funday ice cream
James Beard award winning chef. Try the eggplant sushi.
219 locals recommend
Uchi
904 Westheimer Rd
219 locals recommend
James Beard award winning chef. Try the eggplant sushi.
20 locals recommend
Rosie Cannonball
1620 Westheimer Rd
20 locals recommend

Shopping

Gifts, clothing, and jewelry from Texas-based artisans
22 locals recommend
Space Montrose
1706 Westheimer Rd
22 locals recommend
Gifts, clothing, and jewelry from Texas-based artisans
Love this place for outdoor gear, unique gifts, books, and a great selection of children’s toys.
Whole Earth Provision Co.
2934 S Shepherd Dr
Love this place for outdoor gear, unique gifts, books, and a great selection of children’s toys.
My kids’ go to for any occasion
8 locals recommend
Pavement Houston Clothing
1657 Westheimer Road
8 locals recommend
My kids’ go to for any occasion
Fun, quirky clothes and gifts
Emerson Rose Montrose
1637 Westheimer Rd
Fun, quirky clothes and gifts
Forgot something? Smaller but full service, including groceries.
Target
Forgot something? Smaller but full service, including groceries.
Next to Rice University, this is a popular destination for shopping and dining. Options include both major brands (Gap, Banana Republic, Starbucks) and local shops.
379 locals recommend
Rice Village
2376 Rice Boulevard
379 locals recommend
Next to Rice University, this is a popular destination for shopping and dining. Options include both major brands (Gap, Banana Republic, Starbucks) and local shops.

Universities

World renowned research and educational institution - I also work here, so if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them! Also has a 3 mile jogging path around it.
232 locals recommend
Rice University
6100 Main St
232 locals recommend
World renowned research and educational institution - I also work here, so if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them! Also has a 3 mile jogging path around it.
101 locals recommend
University of Houston
4300 Calhoun Rd
101 locals recommend

Sightseeing

The Menil Collection encompasses world class artwork, a meditation space (Rothko Chapel and grounds), a bookstore, a restaurant, and plenty of green space. Best of all - the museum is free and only 4 blocks away!
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection encompasses world class artwork, a meditation space (Rothko Chapel and grounds), a bookstore, a restaurant, and plenty of green space. Best of all - the museum is free and only 4 blocks away!
Peaceful
164 locals recommend
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
164 locals recommend
Peaceful
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Houston Dynamo
2200 Avenida De Las Americas
16 locals recommend
638 locals recommend
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford St
638 locals recommend
117 locals recommend
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline St
117 locals recommend
130 locals recommend
Art Car Museum
140 Heights Blvd
130 locals recommend

Exercise

Recent expansion has created a beautiful space for running, walking, and picnics. There's even a playground and a super-inexpensive gym ($2 / visit).
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial Dr
233 locals recommend
Recent expansion has created a beautiful space for running, walking, and picnics. There's even a playground and a super-inexpensive gym ($2 / visit).
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
549 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

World class museums - Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH), Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston Zoo, Natural Science Museum, Holocaust Museum, Weather Museum, Children's Museum... and more
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
549 locals recommend
World class museums - Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH), Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston Zoo, Natural Science Museum, Holocaust Museum, Weather Museum, Children's Museum... and more