Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Our favorite neighborhood cafe for brunch, supper, or after movie. Wonderful pastries, coffee, and wine selection. Very friendly with an international clientele.
10 locals recommend
Epicure Café
2005 W Gray StOur favorite neighborhood cafe for brunch, supper, or after movie. Wonderful pastries, coffee, and wine selection. Very friendly with an international clientele.
Starbucks
2521 Post Oak BlvdConvenient, nearby.
River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray StShops and restaurants (La Griglia and Brasserie 19)
Right across the street on W. Gray, we love this Vietnamese noodle shop. It's open 'till 9:00 every night.
NAM River Oaks
1915 W Gray StRight across the street on W. Gray, we love this Vietnamese noodle shop. It's open 'till 9:00 every night.
Boston Market
1915 W Gray StConvenient, dependable meals, right across the street on W. Gray!
Great for weekend brunch. It's just down at the other end of Elmen St.
87 locals recommend
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdGreat for weekend brunch. It's just down at the other end of Elmen St.
Bistro Menil
1513 W Alabama StCafe at the museum, in a park-like setting. Wine bar. Great menu.
Romano's Pizza
1528 W Gray StReal, "New York" Pizza.
A neighborhood favorite. Be sure to make a reservation - it's a popular place.
62 locals recommend
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrA neighborhood favorite. Be sure to make a reservation - it's a popular place.
Casual, modern brunch spot in the park. It’s open for breakfast and lunch and then closed during the evenings for events.
48 locals recommend
The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
3422 Allen PkwyCasual, modern brunch spot in the park. It’s open for breakfast and lunch and then closed during the evenings for events.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StQuality groceries, and a great experience to shop here.
Arts & Culture
Theater District
Theater, symphony, ballet, opera, and more.
World class collection of modern art, in a world-renowned building designed by Renzo Piano.
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StWorld class collection of modern art, in a world-renowned building designed by Renzo Piano.
A great permanent collection. Check their website for current exhibits.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StA great permanent collection. Check their website for current exhibits.
This is the BEST place south of Chicago for Improv!! 8:30pm shows every Thurs., Fri., Sat. for $8 and BYOB. Sometimes, if you're real lucky, you'll see your host Ron on stage here...!!
Station Theater
2219 Houston AveThis is the BEST place south of Chicago for Improv!! 8:30pm shows every Thurs., Fri., Sat. for $8 and BYOB. Sometimes, if you're real lucky, you'll see your host Ron on stage here...!!
Shopping
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdRight across the street.
Barnes & Noble
2030 W Gray StA real bookstore!
Sightseeing
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveA wonderful walkable park with paths along the bayou.
Everything Else
Pro Cleaners
1421 W Gray StLaundry and dry cleaning. Same day service drop off before 9:00 am.