Traveler's Table, 520 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006.
This may just be our favorite restaurant in Houston. It features cuisines from all over the world. And it's located in one of our favorite neighborhoods to explore - Montrose.
The Gypsy Poet, 2404 Austin St, Houston, TX 77004.
Our favorite place for pizza and where we had our first official date. The hot honey pepperoni is the best pizza in Houston! Can't go wrong with either location.
Truth BBQ, 110 S Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007.
Our favorite place for BBQ in Houston. Get the brisket and the brussels sprouts! The line starts forming before it opens, so get there early!
Local Foods, 714 Yale St, Houston, TX 77007 (multiple locations).
We probably eat at Local Foods more than any other restaurant in Houston! Their crunchy chicken sandwich is to die for! This location is in a really popular, walkable area right off of the Heights walking and bike trail.
Paulie's Restaurant, 1834 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098.
Paulie's is absolutely a hidden gem. It's our go-to Italian spot in Montrose. Our favorites are the Rigatoni Bolognese and the Petronella Panini.
La Lucha, 1801 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77008
An homage to Ford Fry’s childhood visits to the shuttered San Jacinto Inn, a longtime institution famous for over-the-top fried chicken and Gulf seafood dinners, La Lucha – “the fight” – references the Battle of San Jacinto and the somewhat rambunctious leanings of this indulgent neighborhood dinette. You can't go wrong with any of their menu items, but we definitely recommend the La Lucha Margarita and the Pollo Especiale!
Nancy's Hustle, 2704 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
Nancy's Hustle is a modern American bistro on Houston's east side. The nancy cakes and the cheeseburger are incredible! One of the best restaurants in Houston.
Alma Latina, 2203 N Shepherd Dr.
Our go-to Tex-Mex spot in one of our favorite Houston neighborhoods - the Heights. Be careful with the margaritas; they are great but indeed STRONG.
Brass Tacks, 612 Live Oak, Houston, TX 77003.
Agora, 1712 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098.
Pavon Coffee Den, 1216 W Clay St, Ste 300, Houston, TX 77019.
Boomtown Coffee, 242 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008.
Dandelion Cafe, 611 W 22nd St, Houston, TX 77008.
Houston's food scene is phenomenal, but its coffee scene is pretty incredible in its own right. We listed just a few of our favorites here.