Kathy’s guidebook to Montrose!!
Grocery
The famous HEB only 4 blocks away! Fully stocked, reasonable prices, and only a short walk away.
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H-E-B
6055 South FwyThe famous HEB only 4 blocks away! Fully stocked, reasonable prices, and only a short walk away.
Trader Joe's
Make sure you try the chocolate chip “Hold the Cone” mini ice creams
Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdAn amazing shopping experience!
Food scene
Low key cafe with reasonably priced and tasty food, full bar, and a great patio.
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Brasil
2604 Dunlavy StLow key cafe with reasonably priced and tasty food, full bar, and a great patio.
Even French people say the bread, croissants, and delicious pastries are authentic! This place is most popular for breakfast / brunch.
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdEven French people say the bread, croissants, and delicious pastries are authentic! This place is most popular for breakfast / brunch.
A recent guest from NYC said they had the best lamb tacos she’d ever had. Brunch is amazing. Just around the corner!
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Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdA recent guest from NYC said they had the best lamb tacos she’d ever had. Brunch is amazing. Just around the corner!
milk + sugar
1848 Westheimer RdFan favorite - Sunday funday ice cream
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdJames Beard award winning chef. Try the eggplant sushi.
Rosie Cannonball
1620 Westheimer RdShopping
Gifts, clothing, and jewelry from Texas-based artisans
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Space Montrose
1706 Westheimer RdGifts, clothing, and jewelry from Texas-based artisans
Love this place for outdoor gear, unique gifts, books, and a great selection of children’s toys.
Whole Earth Provision Co.
2934 S Shepherd DrLove this place for outdoor gear, unique gifts, books, and a great selection of children’s toys.
Pavement Houston Clothing
1657 Westheimer RoadMy kids’ go to for any occasion
Emerson Rose Montrose
1637 Westheimer RdFun, quirky clothes and gifts
Target
Forgot something? Smaller but full service, including groceries.
Next to Rice University, this is a popular destination for shopping and dining. Options include both major brands (Gap, Banana Republic, Starbucks) and local shops.
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardNext to Rice University, this is a popular destination for shopping and dining. Options include both major brands (Gap, Banana Republic, Starbucks) and local shops.
Universities
World renowned research and educational institution - I also work here, so if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them! Also has a 3 mile jogging path around it.
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Rice University
6100 Main StWorld renowned research and educational institution - I also work here, so if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them! Also has a 3 mile jogging path around it.
University of Houston
4300 Calhoun RdSightseeing
The Menil Collection encompasses world class artwork, a meditation space (Rothko Chapel and grounds), a bookstore, a restaurant, and plenty of green space. Best of all - the museum is free and only 4 blocks away!
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I-Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StThe Menil Collection encompasses world class artwork, a meditation space (Rothko Chapel and grounds), a bookstore, a restaurant, and plenty of green space. Best of all - the museum is free and only 4 blocks away!
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StPeaceful
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StHouston Dynamo
2200 Avenida De Las AmericasI Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHolocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline StIziko Lomuzi Wemisebenzi Yezobuchwepheshe
140 Heights BlvdExercise
Recent expansion has created a beautiful space for running, walking, and picnics. There's even a playground and a super-inexpensive gym ($2 / visit).
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Iphakamisa Park
6501 Memorial DrRecent expansion has created a beautiful space for running, walking, and picnics. There's even a playground and a super-inexpensive gym ($2 / visit).
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveNeighborhoods
World class museums - Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH), Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston Zoo, Natural Science Museum, Holocaust Museum, Weather Museum, Children's Museum... and more
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Houston Museum District
World class museums - Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH), Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston Zoo, Natural Science Museum, Holocaust Museum, Weather Museum, Children's Museum... and more