Westin's Guidebook
Food scene
Cantina Barba
3701 N Main StIncredible tacos and mezcal margaritas
Angela’s Oven
204 Aurora StGreat low key, hidden breakfast spot
shh, don’t tell anyone 🤫
Tarka Indian Kitchen
721 W 19th Stgreat budget friendly Indian food
The Burger Joint Heights
2002 N Shepherd Drgreat burgers, patio, and lots of TVs
Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline Drsome of the best barbecue in Houston 🍗
Pinks Pizza
1403 Heights Blvdquick stop for slices and speciality pies
Street Food Thai Market
1010 West Cavalcade Streethumble outpost for authentic Thai
look no further I’d you’re in the mood for healthy sandwiches and salads and a full bar
56 locals recommend
Local Foods Heights
714 Yale Stlook no further I’d you’re in the mood for healthy sandwiches and salads and a full bar
Hip chain specializing in Italian cuisine and bruschetta with an amazingly cheap wine and beer menu
53 locals recommend
Postino Heights
642 Yale StHip chain specializing in Italian cuisine and bruschetta with an amazingly cheap wine and beer menu
Causal, old school, American eatery / diner serving up burgers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, and milk shakes.
12 locals recommend
Yale Street Grill
2100 Yale StCausal, old school, American eatery / diner serving up burgers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, and milk shakes.
A locavore-friendly bar and eatery serving eclectic food and drinks in a chill spot with plush couches
72 locals recommend
Down House
1801 Yale StA locavore-friendly bar and eatery serving eclectic food and drinks in a chill spot with plush couches
rustic-chic bistro and bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries and seasonal savory breakfast, lunch, and dinners dishes.
26 locals recommend
Common Bond Bistro & Bakery
449 W 19th Strustic-chic bistro and bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries and seasonal savory breakfast, lunch, and dinners dishes.
Cozy bakery offering fresh breads, light fare at breakfast & lunch, plus weekend BYOB brunch
40 locals recommend
Kraftsmen Baking
611 W 22nd StCozy bakery offering fresh breads, light fare at breakfast & lunch, plus weekend BYOB brunch
Coffee
Amsterdam Co.
807 W 19th Sthip, new coffee shop
Boomtown Coffee
242 W 19th StComfy cafe serving small batch, house roasted brews
Slowpokes
1203 W 34th Stcasual, laid back coffee shop serving specialty coffees
Neighborhoods
Houston Heights
Quaint, charming, and historic
Montrose
Hip, young, and a full social scene
West 19th Street
West 19th StreetGreat street to shop, eat, and drink
Parks
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveFun to visit, sight see, people watch, and picnic
Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen PkwyShopping
Manready Mercantile
321 W 19th Stawesome apothecary / men’s general store
Must visit
Bars
Drift
1207 W 20th StGreat beachy-vibe outdoor patio and sports bar
Better Luck Tomorrow
544 Yale Stcozy, modern bar for inventive cocktails
Johnny's Gold Brick
2518 Yale StGo-to spot for classic cocktails and tunes
Beer garden offering 96 beers on tap and an elevated pub menu with fresh organic herbs from their own gardens
52 locals recommend
Heights Bier Garten
1433 N Shepherd DrBeer garden offering 96 beers on tap and an elevated pub menu with fresh organic herbs from their own gardens
Eight Row Flint
1039 Yale StElevated patio bar with great frozen drinks and tacos