Local Montrose Favorites
Coffee
This neighborhood favorite is known for its namesake deluxe "siphon" coffees (supposedly the purest way to taste coffee) and stellar breakfast menu. Frequented by local hipsters and young professionals alike.
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Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StThis neighborhood favorite is known for its namesake deluxe "siphon" coffees (supposedly the purest way to taste coffee) and stellar breakfast menu. Frequented by local hipsters and young professionals alike.
Part espresso bar, part mini speciality grocer. This coffee shop is spacious with a funky indoor "garden" area featuring a swing and faux-grass. Stock up on speciality wines and high quality beans.
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Mercantile
5411 Morningside DrPart espresso bar, part mini speciality grocer. This coffee shop is spacious with a funky indoor "garden" area featuring a swing and faux-grass. Stock up on speciality wines and high quality beans.
This small hole in the wall is tucked away right off the beaten track. With a lived-in feel and eccentric crowd of artists, Black Hole is perfect for people who want to live like a true local. Go for the scene, not the food.
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Black Hole Coffee House
4504 Graustark StThis small hole in the wall is tucked away right off the beaten track. With a lived-in feel and eccentric crowd of artists, Black Hole is perfect for people who want to live like a true local. Go for the scene, not the food.
"Agora," or Ancient Greek for a public open space used for assemblies and markets. This two-story coffee shop and bar is always bustling with students, couples, and friends. Check with management to see when the next bellydancing performance is scheduled.
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Agora
1712 Westheimer Rd"Agora," or Ancient Greek for a public open space used for assemblies and markets. This two-story coffee shop and bar is always bustling with students, couples, and friends. Check with management to see when the next bellydancing performance is scheduled.
Restaurants
This host's long-time favorite weekend lunch choice. Casual but elevated cuisine with lots of choices for vegetarians- and their coffee and croissants are to die for. Conveniently located right next to the best of Westheimer shopping.
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Brasil
2604 Dunlavy StThis host's long-time favorite weekend lunch choice. Casual but elevated cuisine with lots of choices for vegetarians- and their coffee and croissants are to die for. Conveniently located right next to the best of Westheimer shopping.
The desserts at this upscale bakery are out of this world. The host has been known to go to Common Bond for all birthday cake needs. Or just order a flatbread and fruit tart for lunch- everything here is delicious and worth a sit down meal.
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdThe desserts at this upscale bakery are out of this world. The host has been known to go to Common Bond for all birthday cake needs. Or just order a flatbread and fruit tart for lunch- everything here is delicious and worth a sit down meal.
Huge portions of authentic Greek food for a great price. People line up for Niko Niko's falafel and oven potatoes. Super casual and really, really tasty.
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Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdHuge portions of authentic Greek food for a great price. People line up for Niko Niko's falafel and oven potatoes. Super casual and really, really tasty.
When this award winning sushi house first opened, it took months to get a reservation. Perfect for a special dining experience or just an up-scale take out meal.
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Uchi
904 Westheimer RdWhen this award winning sushi house first opened, it took months to get a reservation. Perfect for a special dining experience or just an up-scale take out meal.
A newcomer to the Montrose food scene, but already one of this host's favorite spots. Vegetarians, I swear by the salt and pepper tofu. Grab to go and eat at the Menil park just across the street for a perfect Sunday afternoon.
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Lúa Viet Kitchen
1540 W Alabama StA newcomer to the Montrose food scene, but already one of this host's favorite spots. Vegetarians, I swear by the salt and pepper tofu. Grab to go and eat at the Menil park just across the street for a perfect Sunday afternoon.
If you want classic Texas BBQ done right, this is the place to be. Delicious, no-frills, and consistently juicy meats since 1999. Try the fried okra for a truly authentic experience.
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Brookstreet BBQ The Montrose House
1009 Missouri StreetIf you want classic Texas BBQ done right, this is the place to be. Delicious, no-frills, and consistently juicy meats since 1999. Try the fried okra for a truly authentic experience.
A casual place with plenty of fun outdoor seating. Simple fare with a few surprisingly delicious vegetarian choices as well. A crowd pleaser, for sure.
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The Burger Joint
2703 Montrose BlvdA casual place with plenty of fun outdoor seating. Simple fare with a few surprisingly delicious vegetarian choices as well. A crowd pleaser, for sure.
Sightseeing
This Mark Rothko Mecca is a Houston must-see. Described as "an epicenter for civil rights activists, a quiet disruption, a stillness that moves," the non-denominational spiritual space displays 14 of Rothko's great paintings. Bring a prayer, a book, or simply a curious eye. Book a free, timed ticket beforehand.
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StThis Mark Rothko Mecca is a Houston must-see. Described as "an epicenter for civil rights activists, a quiet disruption, a stillness that moves," the non-denominational spiritual space displays 14 of Rothko's great paintings. Bring a prayer, a book, or simply a curious eye. Book a free, timed ticket beforehand.
Vintage shoppers, the Leopard Lounge is an absolute must see. A highly curated and incomparably hip collection of vintage pieces organized by decade. Spend enough time in this uber-hip add-on to neighboring thrift store Pavement, and you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece guaranteed.
Leopard Lounge
1639 Westheimer RdVintage shoppers, the Leopard Lounge is an absolute must see. A highly curated and incomparably hip collection of vintage pieces organized by decade. Spend enough time in this uber-hip add-on to neighboring thrift store Pavement, and you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece guaranteed.
World-class art surrounded by gorgeous open green space. And it's free? You can't miss Montrose's iconic art space with its newly opened addition and neighboring Cy Twombly gallery and Rothko Chapel.
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A Coleção Menil
1533 Sul Ross StWorld-class art surrounded by gorgeous open green space. And it's free? You can't miss Montrose's iconic art space with its newly opened addition and neighboring Cy Twombly gallery and Rothko Chapel.
Houston's pride and joy. The museum is huge- you can spend 2 hours or 2 days in this sprawling campus. Historical artifacts, contemporary collections, and innovative installations are all here. Make sure to check out the recently opened Kinder building across the street from the main compound and the psychedelic underground tunnels. Walk, bike, drive, or hop on the Metro rail from this host's house! Local tip: There's free admission on Thursdays!
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Museu de Belas Artes de Houston, Edifício Beck
1001 Bissonnet StHouston's pride and joy. The museum is huge- you can spend 2 hours or 2 days in this sprawling campus. Historical artifacts, contemporary collections, and innovative installations are all here. Make sure to check out the recently opened Kinder building across the street from the main compound and the psychedelic underground tunnels. Walk, bike, drive, or hop on the Metro rail from this host's house! Local tip: There's free admission on Thursdays!
One of Houston's most unique sites. This museum is huge- and perfect for families with kids of all ages. Don't miss the giant butterfly enclosure and planetarium. Local tip: You can check out the permanent exhibits for free on Thursdays from 2 – 5 p.m.
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Museu de Ciências Naturais de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrOne of Houston's most unique sites. This museum is huge- and perfect for families with kids of all ages. Don't miss the giant butterfly enclosure and planetarium. Local tip: You can check out the permanent exhibits for free on Thursdays from 2 – 5 p.m.
The true heart of Houston. Perfectly maintained and a favorite amongst families. Ride the miniature train, bike, run, or check out one of Miller Outdoor Theater's world-class shows. Just a short walk from all of our top museums.
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StThe true heart of Houston. Perfectly maintained and a favorite amongst families. Ride the miniature train, bike, run, or check out one of Miller Outdoor Theater's world-class shows. Just a short walk from all of our top museums.