Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Breakfast
Must Try: Griddle Cakes
Best Value: Breakfast Tacos
Lunch
Must Try: Jive Turkey Sandwich
40 locals recommend
Kraftsmen Baking
611 W 22nd StBreakfast
Must Try: Griddle Cakes
Best Value: Breakfast Tacos
Lunch
Must Try: Jive Turkey Sandwich
Down House
1801 Yale StBrunch
Must Try: Pork Hash
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdBrunch
Pizza
Good for take out, not as good for carry out
Happy Hour on weekdays is a great deal
22 locals recommend
Cane Rosso
1835 N Shepherd DrPizza
Good for take out, not as good for carry out
Happy Hour on weekdays is a great deal
Great pizza, works well for carryout
Try the "Z Special"
Can BYOB when you dine in
18 locals recommend
Collina's Italian Cafe
502 W 19th StGreat pizza, works well for carryout
Try the "Z Special"
Can BYOB when you dine in
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdPopular spot for unique tacos
Boomtown Coffee
242 W 19th StGreat coffee shop on quaint 19th St
Hugs & Donuts
1901 N Shepherd DrGreat craft donuts
Best option for Chinese in neighborhood, but requires online ordering; large portions
24 locals recommend
The Rice Box
1111 S Shepherd DrBest option for Chinese in neighborhood, but requires online ordering; large portions
Tarka Indian Kitchen
721 W 19th StGood option for Indian food
A little pricey but great burger option within walking distance
16 locals recommend
Bernie's Burger Bus - Heights
2200 Yale StA little pricey but great burger option within walking distance
Zoës Kitchen
4000 Washington AvenueAmericanized Mediterranean; lots of healthy options
El Rey Taqueria
233 N Loop WCuban tacos
Must try: Ropa Vieja
Good specials on Taco Tuesdays
Hughie's
4721 N Main StVietnamese Fusion
Great weeknight specials (e.g. Wed = Pho/Vermicelli)
Asia Market Thai Restaurant
4822 Fulton StBest Thai restaurant in the area...worth the drive
Steel City Pops
2565 Amherst StGreat gourmet popcicles
Great gourmet smoothies/fresh juices
Pricey but worth it
10 locals recommend
Juice Girl & Over The Moon
238 W 19th StGreat gourmet smoothies/fresh juices
Pricey but worth it
Fat Cat Creamery
1225 N Shepherd DrGourmet ice cream
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StGreat street tacos
Fantastic farm-to-table Italian
Great drinks
No reservations and busy; go early or be prepared for a long wait.
135 locals recommend
Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrFantastic farm-to-table Italian
Great drinks
No reservations and busy; go early or be prepared for a long wait.
Harold's Restaurant, Bar & Rooftop Terrace
350 W 19th StGreat rooftop patio for food/drinks
bellagreen
748 E 11th StGood healthy food
Great option for lunch or breakfast
Great brunch on weekends but pricey unless you arrive for their early specials
Also a great dinner option
63 locals recommend
Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar
1050 Studewood StGreat brunch on weekends but pricey unless you arrive for their early specials
Also a great dinner option
Field & Tides
705 E 11th StGood for nice dinner or brunch
Local Foods Heights
714 Yale StGreat healthy options but slightly pricey
Shipley Do-Nuts
3932 N Main StIconic Houston donut shop, basic donuts and kolaches
KA Sushi
1901 N Shepherd DrGo for the happy hour
Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
1511 Airline DrCasual tex-mex, one of the best values in the area
Lupe Tortilla
1511 Shepherd DrFamous for beef fajitas
Hubcap Grill
800 Bradford Avehatch green chili burger
Gatlin's BBQ
3510 Ella BlvdA 2nd Cup
4928 E 11th StGood coffee; solid food options; profits go to support a good cause
Squable
632 W 19th StBest restaurant in the neighborhood
Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline DrBest BBQ in the area
Essentials
Kroger on 20th is walkable, but this store is worth the drive as it has better selection on most everything.
334 locals recommend
Kroger
4000 Polk StKroger on 20th is walkable, but this store is worth the drive as it has better selection on most everything.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tough to categorize, but this place was great olive oils etc. to sample and also serves food and wine.
7 locals recommend
We Olive & Wine Bar
249 W 19th StTough to categorize, but this place was great olive oils etc. to sample and also serves food and wine.
Great happy hour special on Thursdays (1/2 price pizza)
24 locals recommend
Sonoma Wine Bar & Restaurant - The Heights
801 Studewood StGreat happy hour special on Thursdays (1/2 price pizza)
One side = cocktails; other side = beer
Great outdoor seating in middle
52 locals recommend
Heights Bier Garten
1433 N Shepherd DrOne side = cocktails; other side = beer
Great outdoor seating in middle
Hughie's
4721 N Main StGreat Beer Specials - Texas Tuesdays
Cedar Creek Cafe Bar & Grill
1034 W 20th StLarge outdoor patio space with Austin vibe
Cottonwood
3422 N Shepherd DrGreat burgers
Live music on occasion
Petrol Station
985 Wakefield DrGreat food and craft beer options
Try the lamb burger
Everything Else
Facet Seven Heights
2505 Lawrence StGreat gym, day passes available