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Central Market
Neighborhood: Highland Village

3815 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77027

Naurry K. writes: What do you get when you blend Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Larry's Market into a giant mixer? A fantastic market with good mojo, good produce, meats, seafood, bakery and food ready to eat!

1. It lacks the pretention of Whole Foods. 'Nuff said.
2.…

Brasil
Neighborhood: Montrose

2604 Dunlavy St
Houston, TX 77006

Andrea R. writes: This spacious yet charming cafe has plenty of tables to occupy...it's the type of place I could sit down for hours and get lots of work done. However, with the lack of electrical outlets (I finally found 1 in the back corner of the caf) it's…

The Chocolate Bar
Neighborhood: Montrose

1835 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77098

Monica O. writes: Of course walking in here with my mom and brother for her birthday reminded us of Ralphie & Randy from Christmas Story, and of the ill-fated boy forced to eat an entire chocolate cake in Matilda. Both great movies, so we all felt like little kids in…

Frenchy's Chicken
Neighborhood: MacGregor

3919 Scott Street
Houston, TX 77004

Kim T. writes: When I was growing up in Houston, there were several Frenchy's Chicken restaurants around town. I used to live within walking distance of the one on Shepherd and Colquitt and me and my roommates practically lived there. This location is the only…

Onion Creek
Neighborhood: The Heights

3106 White Oak Dr
Houston, TX 77007

Lisa A. writes: 10 Interesting Facts About Onion Creek:

1. They make a crappy chili cheese dog. Yes, it's cheap but it's also tastes weird and they use that skinny, shredded processed cheese that doesn't amount to a hill of beans.
2. Their order station is a…

Agora
Neighborhood: Montrose

1712 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Farrah A. writes: Why can't every coffee house be like Agora? Quiet, cozy, homey ... um, there's alcohol... I almost went back home to pack my stuff and move right on in.

My first visit here, I didn't order any Joe, just enjoyed plopping my bum on the couch upstairs…

Spec's Liquor Warehouse
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

2410 Smith St
Houston, TX 77006

Lisa A. writes: I'm wondering if anyone is reading my reviews. Take this one for example http://www.yelp.com/bi...

I happened to say something along the lines of "I can't give this place five stars because I've lived near the Holy Grail of liquor stores in Boulder…

Empire Cafe
Neighborhood: Montrose

1732 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Andrea R. writes: I'm not sure how I had 2 meetings here and didn't get the French Toast because it looked out of this world! I did enjoy my standard non fat iced latte with sugar free english toffee syrup (extra star for having unique sugar free syrup flavors) and…

Mornings Kolaches
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

2402 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

Walker S. writes: A kolache? What's that? And don't you think Texas is a strange place to look for a kolache? Actually, Texas is the perfect place to look for a kolache because Galveston is where the kolache first entered the U.S. Texas is not just big, it is…

Eatzi's Market & Bakery
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Rice Military

1702 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

henry w. writes: I love the bread products here.. They are always so fresh and yummy! I usually will get a sandwich, salad, pastry, or a dessert if i walk in here.. You'll see lots of European ppl in here b/c this is probably the only place that meets their standards…

Amy's Ice Creams & Coffees
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

3816 Farnham St
Houston, TX 77098

Shana P. writes: Ice Cream and Coffee. Ice Cream and Coffee. ICE CREAM AND COFFEE!!!

Amy's at Shepherd offers two of the most delicious things on the planet. Yep, you guessed it - Ice Cream and Coffee.

My daughter is an ice cream fiend and I am equally fond of coffee…

Dessert Gallery
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

3200 Kirby Dr
Ste 106
Houston, TX 77098

Hailey L. writes: I found the reviews for this place to be interesting? It has gotten anywhere from Jennifer C.'s 1 star, to Kymberlie M.'s 5 stars! I decided to check this place out this past week. What does one do when you see ratings from a business, that goes…

Hank's Ice Cream Parlor
Neighborhood: Braeswood Place, Medical Center

9291 S Main St
Houston, TX 77025

Bex F. writes: Local ice cream with creative flavors like Sweet Potato, Banana Pudding and Oatmeal Raisin. Beyonce knows good food.

Whole Foods
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2955 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Sarah D. writes: I fell in love with Whole Foods Market on Kirby when I walked in the store mid-July right after moving to Houston. It was the colorful heirloom tomatoes of gold, purple, green, orange, and red that seduced me. Some striped like sugar candy, and I…

Christy's Donuts
Neighborhood: Montrose

1103 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019

Cathy F. writes: Well, I don't want to tell you how good the kolaches and donuts are at Christy's. If I do then we'll be fighting over a parking spot. Somehow the word is out though and everyone is breaking the fast at this corner spot. Stop giving away all of…

Spec's Clearance Center
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

1011 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77297

Ocala J. writes: When I can get my liquor for a shameless price without feeling the shame, than I hit on something big! Where else can you get your brew for the price of a happy meal and still feel you got something special? This place will make your willie do the…

The Hot Bagel Shop
Neighborhood: Montrose

2009 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77019

Liz S. writes: Amazing bagels. Amazing bagels that are almost always still hot when you buy them, with the perfect balance of density, chewiness, and lightness.

Amazing bagels that come in: Plain, Sesame, Poppy, Onion Garlic, Garlic, Everything, Onion, Bialys,…

Salento
Neighborhood: West University

2407 Rice Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Cory O. writes: I don't drink coffee. And I'm not a huge fan of coffee houses. And yet, I really like Salento. They have wine! And cheese trays! And pastries! And wireless internet! And comfy couches to people watch! (Oy with the exclamation points already!)…

Paciugo Italian Gelato Caffe
Neighborhood: West University

5172 Buffalo Speedway, Unit A
Houston, TX 77005

Lisa A. writes: It looks like these places are spreading like wildfire (Gelato for Everyone!) so there's no much excuse for not falling head over heels for Paciugos like the rest of us.

You can get a small cup for $3.50 (up to three flavors) and it's a small price…

Piccomolo

210 E Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546

Carrie R. writes: I love love LOVE gelato so stumbling upon the lovely Piccomolo was plain and simply put...a God's send!!

They have a gazillion choices of yummy, soft, velvety, smooth and creamy Italian ice cream in such flavors as almond, rocky road, Oreo cookie, and…

Smoothie Island Juice Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Memorial

5709 Woodway Dr Ste D
Houston, TX 77057

Michael B. writes: I love going here. I always get the beef pita, and I've never found a pita I like more. Very relaxed little smoothie bar. Large selection of smoothies. Highly recommended!!

Juice Box
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9889 Bellaire Blvd
#109
Houston, TX 77036

Karen Y. writes: Be prepared to stand in line, pay only in cash, have an awkward conversation with a couple of people you went to high school with, and then fight off a few old ladies for the one remaining table. But you'll be rewarded by a huge bowl of heaven in…

Swirll
Neighborhood: West University

2531 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77246

Andrea R. writes: Me: So this is Pinkberry type of yogurt or old school fro yo?
Swirll Employee: Actually we stole the idea from Pinkberry, but it's a bit different...

Something tells me that's not how she was trained to answer the question, but gotta love her honesty.…

Cafe Piquet
Neighborhood: Bellaire

5757 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401

Lisa A. writes: I hate to be the lone decenter but our meal at Cafe Piquet was disappointing. I was craving a cuban sandwich so we stopped in one night last weekend to get a fix. We ordered their mixed appetizer platter with ham croquettes, papa rellanas, empanadas…

Nippon Daido
Neighborhood: Westchase

11146 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042

Judy C. writes: Houston is filled with Asian groceries stores, but few that cater to Japanese cuisine. This tiny store carries the essentials for basic Japanese meals. We were able to have a nice meal of asari miso and sushi using ingredients from the store.…

The Cake Lady

1302 S Friendswood Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546

Bobbi B. writes: At first I thought a bit salty, but that has changed and I really like these cakes. They are widely decorated and if you want to try it before buying it eat a cup cake for one dollar and but about two days at the gym, if you work out.

I love all the…

Cedar Bakeries

14360 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77083

Khaled H. writes: A little slice of Lebanon in Houston. The bread, the manakish, the atmosphere puts you right there in your favorite bakery back home. Heavenly....

Mediterraneo Market & Cafe
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

18033 Upper Bay Rd
Houston, TX 77058

Christopher S. writes: FIVE STARS!

This is a nice little lunch place close to Johnson Space Center. The Mediterranean food is pretty good - comparable to some of the better places in Berkeley.

FIVE STARS!

I usually get one of the lunch special items, like the lamb kabob.…

Star Snow Ice #1
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9188 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

Jessica W. writes: I cannot believe how popular tapioca milk tea has gotten! Maybe this sounds a little snooty of me, and that is unintentional, but I remember being a little kid and visiting my family in Taiwan, and getting this drink as an afternoon snack. Back then,…

Costco Wholesale
Neighborhood: Memorial

1150 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, TX 77055

Brandon R. writes: Great place.

They have the lowest prices on everything they carry. And everything they carry is of superior quality. Great samples, too.

Best place to buy your tires. Price and service is unbeatable. They will Rotate & Balance for free whenever you…

Piccomolo Italian Ice Cream

1850 S. Mason Road
Suite 105
Katy, TX 77450

Max W. writes: Good gelato, great flavors. It is a good place to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself. I highly recommend it.

Tapioca House
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9104 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

Ellen C. writes: Hooray lots of variety and flavors of bubble tea!

There are not that many bubble tea places in Houston that tickle my fancy. This one happens to be very tasty and cheap! For avid bubble tea drinkers, they have punch cards that work across all their…

Love of 1970 Cafe
Neighborhood: Chinatown, Alief

6163 Wilcrest Dr.
Houston, TX 77072

Oxen -. writes: Just off of Harwin, this little gem is now considered the best Karaoke place in Houston for English, Chinese, Cantonese and Taiwanese song selections at the best price. Expect to pay a little over $10 each with a fair sized group without ordering…

Tropical Tea
Neighborhood: Chinatown, Alief

10515 Bellaire Blvd Ste C
Houston, TX 77072

Oxen -. writes: Tropical Tea is an old Milk Tea place that changed hands and became a Karaoke bar. They still serves tea-- along with karaoke, beer, and some other light drinks like wine coolers.

The place is chalk-full of Taiwanese missing home, and the song book…

Viet Hoa Supermarket
Neighborhood: Chinatown, Alief

10828 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77072

Tim M. writes: Most folks seem to like Vietnamese sandwiches for the flaky baguettes. For me it's all about the meat. The sandwich counter at Viet Hoa has the largest portions of the juiciest BBQ pork that you'll ever find in a Vietnamese sandwich. The bread's…

Olympic Chinese Bakery
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9256 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

lydia .. writes: I've been going to Olympic Bakery for a few years now, but in recent months, several bad experience have left me not wanting to go back. Their bread is stored openly with virtually any air conditioning. In the hot, humid Texas summers, I don't…

Dunkin Donuts

814 Fm 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77090

Nathalie L. writes: It's only after moving to San Francisco do I realize how much I miss Dunkin Donuts! I've considered bribing my friends to FedEx me a blueberry cake donut. Surely it can't cost that much!

Arandas Bakery Inc
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline, Northside Village

5307 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77022

Nathalie L. writes: The morning I left for San Francisco, my friends dropped by with a bag of fresh pastries from Arandas and they were almost enough to make me skip my flight. I love their churros, pineapple empanadas, and palmiers (or orejas) I admit, I am a greedy…

La Fendee Mediterranean Grill
Neighborhood: Montrose

1402 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77021

Liz S. writes: BYOB on over to this casual, cozy Mediterranean cafe. The patio is great for people-watching (Montrose-style), though they do offer hookahs here to if you're smoke-sensitive you might want to sit inside. Service is whatever, but you didn't come to…

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