Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
This is my favorite spot right around the corner for breakfast and coffee! Be sure to try their delicious baked goods- especially the croissants!
194 locals recommend
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdThis is my favorite spot right around the corner for breakfast and coffee! Be sure to try their delicious baked goods- especially the croissants!
Agora is a great place to go in the evenings for coffee and dessert or a glass of wine. Very cool hipster atmosphere. Also a great place to bring your computer and get some work done or get cozy with a good book!
111 locals recommend
Agora
1712 Westheimer RdAgora is a great place to go in the evenings for coffee and dessert or a glass of wine. Very cool hipster atmosphere. Also a great place to bring your computer and get some work done or get cozy with a good book!
Hugo's is on the pricier end but if you love Mexican food or are looking for more vegetarian friendly options, I love this place! Their ceviche is to die for and it's a perfect spot for a nice date night.
160 locals recommend
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdHugo's is on the pricier end but if you love Mexican food or are looking for more vegetarian friendly options, I love this place! Their ceviche is to die for and it's a perfect spot for a nice date night.
Riel is a wonderful high end restaurant to try that is right down the street (though it is a bit pricey). The atmosphere is wonderful and the seafood is incredible. I would recommend a reservation on the weekends!
22 locals recommend
Riel
1927 Fairview StRiel is a wonderful high end restaurant to try that is right down the street (though it is a bit pricey). The atmosphere is wonderful and the seafood is incredible. I would recommend a reservation on the weekends!
Bacchus is right in your backyard and its a great place to check out. They have coffee, wine and light bites. If you are looking for a quiet place to work or study during the day, this is your spot! The atmosphere is so peaceful during the day. In the evenings, this place often has live music and couples dancing so it's a great place to go for a drink and a tango with your special someone!
9 locals recommend
Bacchus
2502B Dunlavy StreetBacchus is right in your backyard and its a great place to check out. They have coffee, wine and light bites. If you are looking for a quiet place to work or study during the day, this is your spot! The atmosphere is so peaceful during the day. In the evenings, this place often has live music and couples dancing so it's a great place to go for a drink and a tango with your special someone!
If you like sushi, this place is THE best place to go. Make a reservation (trust me, you need one!) and then head next door for some drinks while you wait. It is pricey but so worth it, especially if you during happy hour. Their carmelized brussel sprouts appetizer is incredible.
219 locals recommend
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdIf you like sushi, this place is THE best place to go. Make a reservation (trust me, you need one!) and then head next door for some drinks while you wait. It is pricey but so worth it, especially if you during happy hour. Their carmelized brussel sprouts appetizer is incredible.
Snooze has the most delicious, affordable brunch! There can be a bit of a wait on the weekends but it is so worth it.
179 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdSnooze has the most delicious, affordable brunch! There can be a bit of a wait on the weekends but it is so worth it.
If you are looking for healthy, vegetarian or vegan options, check out Brasil. They have a very cool atmosphere with two great patios, often have live music, and have delicious healthy options as well as great pizzas. This is a wonderful spot you can walk to for dinner, coffee, or even a casual glass of wine with some friends on their patio.
123 locals recommend
Brasil
2604 Dunlavy StIf you are looking for healthy, vegetarian or vegan options, check out Brasil. They have a very cool atmosphere with two great patios, often have live music, and have delicious healthy options as well as great pizzas. This is a wonderful spot you can walk to for dinner, coffee, or even a casual glass of wine with some friends on their patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Poison Girl is a great bar to check out if you are into the more hipster dive bar scene! Within walking distance and budget friendly drinks.
87 locals recommend
Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer RdPoison Girl is a great bar to check out if you are into the more hipster dive bar scene! Within walking distance and budget friendly drinks.
Anvil is my favorite place to go get a great craft cocktail. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is so hip yet classic. Definitely go for happy hour to get half off delicious, unique drinks!
214 locals recommend
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdAnvil is my favorite place to go get a great craft cocktail. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is so hip yet classic. Definitely go for happy hour to get half off delicious, unique drinks!
If you are looking for a laid-back place to get some cheap drinks with a casual fun Texas atmosphere, check this place out. They have ping pong, corn hole, and a basketball hoop. Right next door you can grab a great taco from the Tacos Tierra food truck and enjoy it with a cold beer on the patio!
64 locals recommend
West Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama StIf you are looking for a laid-back place to get some cheap drinks with a casual fun Texas atmosphere, check this place out. They have ping pong, corn hole, and a basketball hoop. Right next door you can grab a great taco from the Tacos Tierra food truck and enjoy it with a cold beer on the patio!
If you want to hop in an uber, check out Axelrad. They have great beer, wine, and a casual fun atmosphere with hammocks! There are plenty of great food trucks right nearby too and sometimes live music.
269 locals recommend
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StIf you want to hop in an uber, check out Axelrad. They have great beer, wine, and a casual fun atmosphere with hammocks! There are plenty of great food trucks right nearby too and sometimes live music.
This place has THE best beer selection in all of Montrose! Fun place to check out with lovely outdoor seating. It's connected to Underbelly, which has some great food as well and is slightly more high end.
104 locals recommend
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdThis place has THE best beer selection in all of Montrose! Fun place to check out with lovely outdoor seating. It's connected to Underbelly, which has some great food as well and is slightly more high end.
Essentials
H-E-B
6055 South FwyWhole Foods Market
515 Elgin StTrader Joe's
11683 Westheimer RdEntertainment & Activities
Check out what's on the calendar at Miller Outdoor Theatre during your stay! Miller has great free shows almost every day of the week including live theatre, music, movie screening, and all sorts of arts performances. Grab a blanket and a bottle of wine, sit on the hill with some friends or family, and watch a great free show!
299 locals recommend
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrCheck out what's on the calendar at Miller Outdoor Theatre during your stay! Miller has great free shows almost every day of the week including live theatre, music, movie screening, and all sorts of arts performances. Grab a blanket and a bottle of wine, sit on the hill with some friends or family, and watch a great free show!
Shopping
Space Montrose is a cool, unique shop and the PERFECT place to find interesting gifts for people. Has a very Montrose vibe and so many homemade artisan things.
22 locals recommend
Space Montrose
1706 Westheimer RdSpace Montrose is a cool, unique shop and the PERFECT place to find interesting gifts for people. Has a very Montrose vibe and so many homemade artisan things.
Parks & Nature
Go for a nice peaceful walk down the street to Cherryhurst park! It's a great place for kids to play and to see lots of pups!
7 locals recommend
Cherryhurst Park
1700 Missouri StGo for a nice peaceful walk down the street to Cherryhurst park! It's a great place for kids to play and to see lots of pups!
Allen parkway is another great place to go for a scenic run near the Bayou, with stunning views of downtown.
25 locals recommend
Allen Parkway
Allen ParkwayAllen parkway is another great place to go for a scenic run near the Bayou, with stunning views of downtown.
Arts & Culture
You have to check out the Menil Collection if you are at all interested in art or museums. This place is iconic and has an incredible collection of modern art. Best of all, it's free!
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StYou have to check out the Menil Collection if you are at all interested in art or museums. This place is iconic and has an incredible collection of modern art. Best of all, it's free!
The Rothko Chapel is a tranquil place to see some breathtaking, inspiring art. It is a great place to meditate, think, and absorb some minimalist art in a spiritual experience. Sometimes the chapel has events so be sure to check beforehand.
164 locals recommend
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StThe Rothko Chapel is a tranquil place to see some breathtaking, inspiring art. It is a great place to meditate, think, and absorb some minimalist art in a spiritual experience. Sometimes the chapel has events so be sure to check beforehand.
The Museum of Fine Arts is another incredible museum to check out. They are also rotating new exhibits all the time!
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StThe Museum of Fine Arts is another incredible museum to check out. They are also rotating new exhibits all the time!
Stop by the Art Car Museum if you are going by the Heights to get a feel for the artistic side of Houston culture! Every year we have an art car parade with uniquely decorated cars and the best ones get a spot in this museum! Very fun for kids.
130 locals recommend
Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdStop by the Art Car Museum if you are going by the Heights to get a feel for the artistic side of Houston culture! Every year we have an art car parade with uniquely decorated cars and the best ones get a spot in this museum! Very fun for kids.
If you have young kids with you or you love science, you must take them here! This is such a fun science museum. They have an incredible standing gemstone exhibit and buttery exhibit in an awesome atrium.
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrIf you have young kids with you or you love science, you must take them here! This is such a fun science museum. They have an incredible standing gemstone exhibit and buttery exhibit in an awesome atrium.