Guidebook for Houston & Katy

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Guidebook for Houston & Katy

shopping

Complex with outlet stores for designer clothes, footwear & accessories, plus eateries & movies.
60 locals recommend
Katy Mills
60 locals recommend
Complex with outlet stores for designer clothes, footwear & accessories, plus eateries & movies.
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd
1869 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping center with business offices, clothing, footwear, beauty & gift shops, plus dining.
72 locals recommend
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd
72 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping center with business offices, clothing, footwear, beauty & gift shops, plus dining.

Education

Prairie View A&M University
7 locals recommend
Prairie View A&M University
100 University Dr
7 locals recommend
Prairie View A&M University

Food scene

Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & gelato, in a relaxed space.
73 locals recommend
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda Rd
73 locals recommend
Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & gelato, in a relaxed space.
Counter-serve Italian cafe/espresso bar serving housemade pastas, pizza & famous shortbread cookies.
54 locals recommend
Paulie's
1834 Westheimer Rd
54 locals recommend
Counter-serve Italian cafe/espresso bar serving housemade pastas, pizza & famous shortbread cookies.
Old-fashioned hangout for both sweet & savory baked goods, including kolaches, donuts & croissants.
14 locals recommend
Christy's Donuts Kolaches
1103 W Gray St
14 locals recommend
Old-fashioned hangout for both sweet & savory baked goods, including kolaches, donuts & croissants.
Dine in or take out at this modern fried chicken spot serving specialty donuts and sides.
19 locals recommend
Sam’s Fried Chicken & Donuts
19 locals recommend
Dine in or take out at this modern fried chicken spot serving specialty donuts and sides.
Modern space with high ceilings & art-filled walls offers gourmet coffee, pastries & light snacks.
31 locals recommend
Inversion Coffee & Art
31 locals recommend
Modern space with high ceilings & art-filled walls offers gourmet coffee, pastries & light snacks.
Rustic-chic cafe & bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries & seasonal savory dishes.
194 locals recommend
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
194 locals recommend
Rustic-chic cafe & bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries & seasonal savory dishes.
Family-run eatery featuring sweet & savory baked goods & Mexican breakfasts in cozy, no-frills digs.
32 locals recommend
La Guadalupana Bakery & Cafe
2109 Dunlavy St
32 locals recommend
Family-run eatery featuring sweet & savory baked goods & Mexican breakfasts in cozy, no-frills digs.
Szechuan cuisine. http://txpeppertwins.com
32 locals recommend
Pepper Twins
315 Fairview St
32 locals recommend
Szechuan cuisine. http://txpeppertwins.com
Intimate, quirky outpost of local chain serves neighborhood clientele creative American diner eats.
257 locals recommend
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray St
257 locals recommend
Intimate, quirky outpost of local chain serves neighborhood clientele creative American diner eats.
Quick-serve spot for fusion pies featuring Indian toppings such as tandoori chicken & saag paneer.
25 locals recommend
Bombay Pizza Co.
914 Main St
25 locals recommend
Quick-serve spot for fusion pies featuring Indian toppings such as tandoori chicken & saag paneer.
Lively branch of a family-run cantina chain known for potent margaritas & hearty Tex-Mex dishes.
123 locals recommend
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington Ave
123 locals recommend
Lively branch of a family-run cantina chain known for potent margaritas & hearty Tex-Mex dishes.
Rustic, counter-serve pit stop for classic smoked meats with housemade sides & cakes plus beer. https://www.truthbbq.com
61 locals recommend
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights Blvd
61 locals recommend
Rustic, counter-serve pit stop for classic smoked meats with housemade sides & cakes plus beer. https://www.truthbbq.com
Upscale European cuisine in a onetime church for locally sourced meat & fish, plus wine & cocktails.
11 locals recommend
One Fifth Mediterranean
1658 Westheimer Rd
11 locals recommend
Upscale European cuisine in a onetime church for locally sourced meat & fish, plus wine & cocktails.
New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery serving turtle soup, oysters & more.
71 locals recommend
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith St
71 locals recommend
New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery serving turtle soup, oysters & more.
Dishes inspired by Oaxaca headline this chic Downtown destination that also serves cocktails & wine.
63 locals recommend
Xochi
1777 Walker St
63 locals recommend
Dishes inspired by Oaxaca headline this chic Downtown destination that also serves cocktails & wine.
Funky, no-frills nightspot with celebrated DJs, a chill lounge area & bar fare in a converted house.
43 locals recommend
The FLAT
1701 Commonwealth St
43 locals recommend
Funky, no-frills nightspot with celebrated DJs, a chill lounge area & bar fare in a converted house.
Vast selection of potent craft beers paired with snacks like gumbo & pig ears in a comfy space.
104 locals recommend
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer Rd
104 locals recommend
Vast selection of potent craft beers paired with snacks like gumbo & pig ears in a comfy space.
German-style brewery featuring tours, a gift shop & a restaurant serving a gastropub-style menu.
115 locals recommend
Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach St
115 locals recommend
German-style brewery featuring tours, a gift shop & a restaurant serving a gastropub-style menu.
beer, beer and beer!!!
253 locals recommend
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St
253 locals recommend
beer, beer and beer!!!
Rustic-chic cafe & bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries & seasonal savory dishes.
194 locals recommend
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
194 locals recommend
Rustic-chic cafe & bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries & seasonal savory dishes.
Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
494 locals recommend
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis St
494 locals recommend
Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
Super delicious
89 locals recommend
Dish Society
1050 Yale St
89 locals recommend
Super delicious
Industrial-chic spot for Indian combo plates & unique dishes inspired by the streets of Mumbai.
163 locals recommend
Pondicheri
2800 Kirby Dr
163 locals recommend
Industrial-chic spot for Indian combo plates & unique dishes inspired by the streets of Mumbai.
Destination for fajitas, tacos & quesadillas amidst funky decor including a giant Carmen Miranda.
131 locals recommend
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main St
131 locals recommend
Destination for fajitas, tacos & quesadillas amidst funky decor including a giant Carmen Miranda.
Deli serving made-from-scratch bagels & cream cheese, plus breakfast & lunch sandwiches, since 1984.
20 locals recommend
The Hot Bagel Shop
2015 S Shepherd Dr
20 locals recommend
Deli serving made-from-scratch bagels & cream cheese, plus breakfast & lunch sandwiches, since 1984.
Speciality market & cafe with a seat-yourself setup selling sandwiches, soups & weekday breakfast.
46 locals recommend
Revival Market
550 Heights Blvd
46 locals recommend
Speciality market & cafe with a seat-yourself setup selling sandwiches, soups & weekday breakfast.
Weekly tours & tastings offered at a kid-friendly brewery in an old rice silo, plus a picnic area.
21 locals recommend
No Label Brewing Co.
5351 1st St
21 locals recommend
Weekly tours & tastings offered at a kid-friendly brewery in an old rice silo, plus a picnic area.

shopping

Sizable plaza with eateries & stores for apparel, kitchen goods, art & spa, with free valet parking.
112 locals recommend
River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray St
112 locals recommend
Sizable plaza with eateries & stores for apparel, kitchen goods, art & spa, with free valet parking.

grocery

Spacious market featuring gourmet goods, deli, produce, cheese, wine, meats, bakery & prepared food.
20 locals recommend
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
12141 Westheimer Rd
20 locals recommend
Spacious market featuring gourmet goods, deli, produce, cheese, wine, meats, bakery & prepared food.

Sightseeing

77 locals recommend
Saint Cloud River Oaks
2020 W Gray St
77 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark
103 Sabine St
18 locals recommend
699 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St
699 locals recommend
The Museum District is Houston’s cultural heart, with venues exploring subjects ranging from natural science to the African-American experience. The vast collection at the Museum of Fine Arts encompasses Egyptian antiquities, Impressionist art and American sculpture, while Houston Zoo is home to rhinos and cheetahs. Hermann Park is popular for its pedal boats and miniature railway, and also has a Japanese garden.
20 locals recommend
Museum District station
20 locals recommend
The Museum District is Houston’s cultural heart, with venues exploring subjects ranging from natural science to the African-American experience. The vast collection at the Museum of Fine Arts encompasses Egyptian antiquities, Impressionist art and American sculpture, while Houston Zoo is home to rhinos and cheetahs. Hermann Park is popular for its pedal boats and miniature railway, and also has a Japanese garden.
Huge Medical complex.
236 locals recommend
Texas Medical Center
236 locals recommend
Huge Medical complex.

Golf park

30 locals recommend
Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range
1001 E Memorial Loop Dr
30 locals recommend