Guidebook for Houston

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Guidebook for Houston

Food Scene

Half mile away, excellent american comfort and seafood options done up with flare. Casual, trendy, not cheap, not expensive either.
63 locals recommend
Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar
1050 Studewood St
63 locals recommend
Half mile away, excellent american comfort and seafood options done up with flare. Casual, trendy, not cheap, not expensive either.
Half mile away, excellent bar, excellent coffee (we’re picky about our coffee) and excellent food made up of mostly local fare, casual, trendy, not cheap, not expensive either.
72 locals recommend
Down House
1801 Yale St
72 locals recommend
Half mile away, excellent bar, excellent coffee (we’re picky about our coffee) and excellent food made up of mostly local fare, casual, trendy, not cheap, not expensive either.
Half mile away, excellent local fare, casual, seasonal, great place for a date. Not cheap, not expensive either.
10 locals recommend
Zelko Bistro
705 E 11th St
10 locals recommend
Half mile away, excellent local fare, casual, seasonal, great place for a date. Not cheap, not expensive either.
Half mile away, great american menu, excellent burgers and sandwiches, great quality for decent prices. Super casual.
9 locals recommend
Dry Creek Cafe
544 Yale St
9 locals recommend
Half mile away, great american menu, excellent burgers and sandwiches, great quality for decent prices. Super casual.
Half mile away, great atmosphere, pretty good coffee, local baked goods, pretty good prices.
76 locals recommend
Antidote
729 Studewood St
76 locals recommend
Half mile away, great atmosphere, pretty good coffee, local baked goods, pretty good prices.
Half mile away, cute little dessert, wine and coffee shop. Good coffee/espresso, pastries and cake by the slice.
39 locals recommend
Red Dessert Dive
1045 Studewood St
39 locals recommend
Half mile away, cute little dessert, wine and coffee shop. Good coffee/espresso, pastries and cake by the slice.
Another good pour for the coffee connoisseurs in need of espresso and a good barista.
130 locals recommend
Boomtown Coffee
242 W 19th St
130 locals recommend
Another good pour for the coffee connoisseurs in need of espresso and a good barista.
A staple in Houston...more authentic Mexican cuisine than most (but still TexMex). Also try Niñfas on Navigation for some of the best (Tex)Mexican food in Houston.
33 locals recommend
Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant
4701 N Main St
33 locals recommend
A staple in Houston...more authentic Mexican cuisine than most (but still TexMex). Also try Niñfas on Navigation for some of the best (Tex)Mexican food in Houston.
A great little spot with tons of local craft beer on tap and a good menu as well.
Witchcraft Tavern & Provision Co
A great little spot with tons of local craft beer on tap and a good menu as well.
The "realest" Mexican food you'll find in the Heights and the best tortas in the area, arguably the city. Their breakfast tacos are hard to beat. Be weary, they close at 3pm.
6 locals recommend
El Gallo de Jalisco
3220 White Oak Dr
6 locals recommend
The "realest" Mexican food you'll find in the Heights and the best tortas in the area, arguably the city. Their breakfast tacos are hard to beat. Be weary, they close at 3pm.
Some of the best (creative) hot dogs in Houston. As if one specialty hot dog shop wasn't enough, The Heights has two.
46 locals recommend
Good Dog Houston
903 Studewood St
46 locals recommend
Some of the best (creative) hot dogs in Houston. As if one specialty hot dog shop wasn't enough, The Heights has two.

Everything Else

The best house made ice cream shop in Houston about a mile away. A lil pricey for ice cream but well worth the deliciousness.
33 locals recommend
Fat Cat Creamery
1225 N Shepherd Dr
33 locals recommend
The best house made ice cream shop in Houston about a mile away. A lil pricey for ice cream but well worth the deliciousness.
Great local menu, local groceries, butcher, and the best baristas in the neighborhood all wrapped up in one spot. Coffee connoisseurs, this is your place for a good quality pour.
46 locals recommend
Revival Market
550 Heights Blvd
46 locals recommend
Great local menu, local groceries, butcher, and the best baristas in the neighborhood all wrapped up in one spot. Coffee connoisseurs, this is your place for a good quality pour.
Outstanding house made gellato.
22 locals recommend
Gelazzi
3601 White Oak Dr
22 locals recommend
Outstanding house made gellato.
Craft beer of all flavors, to-go in bottles, cans and growlers, for the beer enthusiasts in Houston.
9 locals recommend
Premium Draught Beer Shop
733 Studewood St
9 locals recommend
Craft beer of all flavors, to-go in bottles, cans and growlers, for the beer enthusiasts in Houston.
A great full-service spa for relaxation within walking distance.
La Paz Day Spa
1304 West 20th Street
A great full-service spa for relaxation within walking distance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Casual bar with lots of local beers on tap, known for their frozen shandy selection and great atmosphere with plenty of outdoor seating.
35 locals recommend
D & T Drive Inn
1307 Enid St
35 locals recommend
Casual bar with lots of local beers on tap, known for their frozen shandy selection and great atmosphere with plenty of outdoor seating.
The sister bar/restaurant to Dry Creek with great food and tons of local & non-local beers on tap.
96 locals recommend
Onion Creek Coffee House, Bar and Lounge
3106 White Oak Dr
96 locals recommend
The sister bar/restaurant to Dry Creek with great food and tons of local & non-local beers on tap.

Essentials

The closest major grocery store.
334 locals recommend
Kroger
4000 Polk St
334 locals recommend
The closest major grocery store.
The closest major Pharmacy in the area. CVS and Walgreens are across the street from one another, right here.
76 locals recommend
Walgreens
950 Studemont St
76 locals recommend
The closest major Pharmacy in the area. CVS and Walgreens are across the street from one another, right here.

Shopping

One of the oldest record shops in Houston, now located nearby, in the Heights.
6 locals recommend
Vinal Edge Records
239 W 19th St
6 locals recommend
One of the oldest record shops in Houston, now located nearby, in the Heights.
Ladies, you need to take a stroll down 19th and stop in Jubilee for clothing and unique gifts.
15 locals recommend
Jubilee in the Heights
325 W 19th St
15 locals recommend
Ladies, you need to take a stroll down 19th and stop in Jubilee for clothing and unique gifts.
The best nursery in Houston for any fans of plants, succulents and unique gifts.
8 locals recommend
Buchanan's Native Plants
611 E 11th St
8 locals recommend
The best nursery in Houston for any fans of plants, succulents and unique gifts.
Almost anything you need from groceries and pharmacy to clothing, school and home supplies.
178 locals recommend
Target
2580 Shearn St
178 locals recommend
Almost anything you need from groceries and pharmacy to clothing, school and home supplies.
Some of the best (creative) hot dogs in Houston, housed with baked goods for dessert.
16 locals recommend
Happy Fatz
3510 White Oak Dr
16 locals recommend
Some of the best (creative) hot dogs in Houston, housed with baked goods for dessert.

Sightseeing

Historic home tours start here at one of the oldest homes in the Heights and go all the way down Heights Blvd.
1800 Harvard St
1800 Harvard Street
Historic home tours start here at one of the oldest homes in the Heights and go all the way down Heights Blvd.