Ashley’s guidebook
Food scene
Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StHotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdBreakfast & brunch
Elevated breakfast, lunch & brunch menus in a stylish, rustic setting with a patio.
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Leeland House
2119 Leeland StElevated breakfast, lunch & brunch menus in a stylish, rustic setting with a patio.
Modern takes on Southern classics by a classically trained chef served in a cozy, vintage house.
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Lucille's
5512 La Branch StModern takes on Southern classics by a classically trained chef served in a cozy, vintage house.
Hickory-smoked meats & housemade sides & desserts plus seafood specials in a casual dining room.
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Ray's BBQ Shack
3929 Old Spanish TrailHickory-smoked meats & housemade sides & desserts plus seafood specials in a casual dining room.
Experience more than 60 different potatoes, from Bar-B-Q to creole cuisine
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The Stuffed Baked Potato Factory
6362-A Martin Luther King BlvdExperience more than 60 different potatoes, from Bar-B-Q to creole cuisine
Casual venue with a small patio serving Southern comfort classics & cocktails.
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Turkey Leg Hut
4830 Almeda RdCasual venue with a small patio serving Southern comfort classics & cocktails.
No-nonsense tavern with a casual vibe & a big menu of inventive pizzas & hearty hero sandwiches.
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Love Buzz
408 Westheimer RdNo-nonsense tavern with a casual vibe & a big menu of inventive pizzas & hearty hero sandwiches.
Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & gelato, in a relaxed space.
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Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdLocal pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & gelato, in a relaxed space.
Hand-crafted burgers made with locally-sourced Texas beef & specialty milk shakes.
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The Burger Joint
2703 Montrose BlvdHand-crafted burgers made with locally-sourced Texas beef & specialty milk shakes.
Counter-serve operation offering shawarma, kebabs, gyros & other Mediterranean staples.
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Gyro Hut
2807 Old Spanish TrailCounter-serve operation offering shawarma, kebabs, gyros & other Mediterranean staples.
Longtime casual spot with covered outdoor seating serving fajitas, margaritas & other Mexican fare.
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdLongtime casual spot with covered outdoor seating serving fajitas, margaritas & other Mexican fare.
Steak 48
4444 Westheimer RdHigh-end steakhouse in an elegant, modern venue.
Welcoming eatery featuring wood-fired Italian pizzas & more in cozy digs with a vegetable garden.
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Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrWelcoming eatery featuring wood-fired Italian pizzas & more in cozy digs with a vegetable garden.
Hip spot dishing up brunch & creative New American eats, plus craft cocktails & a robust wine list.
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Bludorn Restaurant
807 Taft StreetHip spot dishing up brunch & creative New American eats, plus craft cocktails & a robust wine list.
Upscale European cuisine in a onetime church for locally sourced meat & fish, plus wine & cocktails.
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One Fifth Mediterranean
1658 Westheimer RdUpscale European cuisine in a onetime church for locally sourced meat & fish, plus wine & cocktails.
Lively, stylish bar with DJs & upmarket pub grub, plus a massive patio & popular brunch.
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Belle Station
207 Gray StLively, stylish bar with DJs & upmarket pub grub, plus a massive patio & popular brunch.
Hopping vegan breakfast place & coffee shop with creative spins on classic eats, plus a garden & DJ.
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Mo' Better Brews
1201 Southmore BlvdHopping vegan breakfast place & coffee shop with creative spins on classic eats, plus a garden & DJ.
Straightforward food truck dishing up generous vegan barbecue specialties to take away.
Houston Sauce Co
4302 Almeda RoadStraightforward food truck dishing up generous vegan barbecue specialties to take away.
Laid-back outpost offering traditional soul food dishes alongside vegan choices & hearty sides.
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Soul Food Vegan
2901 Emancipation AveLaid-back outpost offering traditional soul food dishes alongside vegan choices & hearty sides.
Delicious healthy, creative vegan dining in Houston's historic 3rd ward, now a food truck. Very convenient location usually parked just outside Texas Southern University campus.
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Lindiana's Southern Vegan Kitchen
4310 Almeda RoadDelicious healthy, creative vegan dining in Houston's historic 3rd ward, now a food truck. Very convenient location usually parked just outside Texas Southern University campus.
Homey spot focusing on global vegetarian & vegan soups, sandwiches & mains, plus coffees & teas.
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The Doshi House
3419 Emancipation AveHomey spot focusing on global vegetarian & vegan soups, sandwiches & mains, plus coffees & teas.
Casual eatery for plant-based comfort food such as mozzarella sticks, burgers & nachos, plus shakes.
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Korny Vibes
403 Westheimer RdCasual eatery for plant-based comfort food such as mozzarella sticks, burgers & nachos, plus shakes.
Veggie & raw-food dishes are showcased in this spacious cafe with a deli & health food store.
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Sunshine's Vegetarian Deli & Health Food Store
3102 Old Spanish TrailVeggie & raw-food dishes are showcased in this spacious cafe with a deli & health food store.
Meek's Vegan Pizza is whom pizza lovers turn to when they refuse to compromise on taste and health. Black-owned, cruelty-free, and delicious, the whole family will savor every bite.
Meek's Vegan Pizza
33 Waugh DriveMeek's Vegan Pizza is whom pizza lovers turn to when they refuse to compromise on taste and health. Black-owned, cruelty-free, and delicious, the whole family will savor every bite.
Voodoo Doughnut
3715 Washington Ave50 types of imaginative doughnut options.
Creative housemade donuts pair with gourmet coffee at this specialty cafe open around the clock.
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Glazed the Doughnut Cafe
1333 Old Spanish TrailCreative housemade donuts pair with gourmet coffee at this specialty cafe open around the clock.
Treats of Mexico
724 Telephone RdIce cream, nieve, candy, Chamoyada, treats, elote.
All-natural ice cold healthy dessert that comes in fun-filled gourmet flavor combinations!
Popfancy Dessert Bar
9393 Bellaire BlvdAll-natural ice cold healthy dessert that comes in fun-filled gourmet flavor combinations!
Crumbville, TX
3409 Emancipation AveVegan, Gluten-Free & Non-Vegan baked goods
Cupcake Kitchen
2533 Southmore BoulevardTakeout café bakery and soul food
Food truck with outdoor seating serving amazing funnel cake variations including adult funnel cakes infused with liquor
That Funnel Cake Place
6780 Martin Luther King BlvdFood truck with outdoor seating serving amazing funnel cake variations including adult funnel cakes infused with liquor
Family-owned since 1985 offers 18 flavors handmade daily from a rotating menu of 100
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Hank's Ice Cream
9291 S Main StFamily-owned since 1985 offers 18 flavors handmade daily from a rotating menu of 100
Unique, small-batch ice cream with local ingredients, old-timey sodas & other items.
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Fat Cat Creamery
1225 N Shepherd Dr Unique, small-batch ice cream with local ingredients, old-timey sodas & other items.
Beer garden
Craft beers galore offered in a laid-back outdoor setup with hammocks, food trucks & regular events.
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Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StCraft beers galore offered in a laid-back outdoor setup with hammocks, food trucks & regular events.
Spacious indoor-outdoor beer garden with food trucks & an energetic, kid- & pet-friendly atmosphere.
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Social Beer Garden HTX
3101 San Jacinto StSpacious indoor-outdoor beer garden with food trucks & an energetic, kid- & pet-friendly atmosphere.
Shopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe largest mall in the state of Texas!
Memorial City Mall
Memorial City MallShopping mall
Montrose Boulevard
Montrose BoulevardThrift shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants
Boutique and chain stores, bars, coffee shops, and restaurants
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardBoutique and chain stores, bars, coffee shops, and restaurants
Pearland Town Center
11200 Broadway StOpen air mall
Museums
18 museums in 4 walkable zones! Asia Society Texas, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Children's Museum, Contemporary Arts Museum, Czech Center Museum, Diverse Works, Holocaust Museum, Center for Contemporary Craft, Center for Photography, Museum of African American Culture, Museum of Natural Science, Lawndale Art and Performance Center, Moody Center for the Arts, Rothko Chapel, Health Museum, Jung Center, Menil Collection & Museum of Fine Arts
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Houston Museum District
18 museums in 4 walkable zones! Asia Society Texas, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Children's Museum, Contemporary Arts Museum, Czech Center Museum, Diverse Works, Holocaust Museum, Center for Contemporary Craft, Center for Photography, Museum of African American Culture, Museum of Natural Science, Lawndale Art and Performance Center, Moody Center for the Arts, Rothko Chapel, Health Museum, Jung Center, Menil Collection & Museum of Fine Arts
Aviation collections are housed in the original art deco building which served as the first purpose-built terminal for passenger flight in Houston.
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1940 Air Terminal Museum
8325 Travelair StAviation collections are housed in the original art deco building which served as the first purpose-built terminal for passenger flight in Houston.
Space Center Houston is a science museum which serves as the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. A Smithsonian Affiliate museum.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston is a science museum which serves as the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. A Smithsonian Affiliate museum.
Folk art house covered with beer cans, bottles, and other beer paraphernalia. John Milkovisch used over 50000 Beer Cans to create The Beer Can House, turning it into one of the most iconic landmarks in Houston.
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Beer Can House
222 Malone StFolk art house covered with beer cans, bottles, and other beer paraphernalia. John Milkovisch used over 50000 Beer Cans to create The Beer Can House, turning it into one of the most iconic landmarks in Houston.
Discover America’s largest collection of authentic, historical funeral service items. Learn about caskets and coffins, hearses through history, plus the funerals of Presidents, Popes, celebrities and more while you witness the cultural heritage of the funeral service industry and its time-honored tradition of compassion.
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National Museum of Funeral History
415 Barren Springs DrDiscover America’s largest collection of authentic, historical funeral service items. Learn about caskets and coffins, hearses through history, plus the funerals of Presidents, Popes, celebrities and more while you witness the cultural heritage of the funeral service industry and its time-honored tradition of compassion.
Location of the Battle of San Jacinto and the museum ship USS Texas. The San Jacinto Monument is the world's tallest war memorial—15 feet taller than the Washington monument
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Independence PkwyLocation of the Battle of San Jacinto and the museum ship USS Texas. The San Jacinto Monument is the world's tallest war memorial—15 feet taller than the Washington monument
Parks
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrZoological park
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StDiscovery Green
1500 McKinney StBuffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveIphakamisa Park
6501 Memorial DrNeighborhoods
Asian restaurants ranging from pho and dim sum to curry. Hong Kong Food Market grocery store. Discount shops on Harwin Drive.
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Chinatown
11200 Bellaire BoulevardAsian restaurants ranging from pho and dim sum to curry. Hong Kong Food Market grocery store. Discount shops on Harwin Drive.
5 Venues! Alley Theater, Hobby Center for Performing Arts, Jones Hall, Revention Music Center & Wortham Theater Center
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Theater District
5 Venues! Alley Theater, Hobby Center for Performing Arts, Jones Hall, Revention Music Center & Wortham Theater Center
River Oaks
Palatial homes. Upscale shopping & restaurants
Nearby City
Galveston