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So, I'm just back from ACL weekend in Austin, where I had breakfasts at Counter Cafe, Magnolia Cafe, and Toasty Badger - all better than average, local breakfast places with character.  It isn't hard to find similar places in other cities when I travel.  But, Houston is full of chains like First Watch, Another Broken Egg, and Snooze, all of which are pretty soulless.  I know there are couple of old fashioned dives out Telephone Road, like Frank's Grill and Tel-Wink Diner.  And, Harry's in mid-town just popped into my head.  What are other good, local breakfast places, with character?  Inner loop or west side, inside the beltway preferred....

Edited by Tonesky

22 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Breakfast Klub 

Who the fuck wants to wait in an hours long line in Houston heat to eat breakfast?

27 minutes ago, Tonesky said:

So, I'm just back from ACL weekend in Austin, where I had breakfasts at Counter Cafe, Magnolia Cafe, and Toasty Badger - all better than average, local breakfast places with character.  It isn't hard to find similar places in other cities when I travel.  But, Houston is full of chains like First Watch, Another Broken Egg, and Snooze, all of which are pretty soulless.  I know there are couple of old fashioned dives out Telephone Road, like Frank's Grill and Tel-Wink Diner.  And, Harry's in mid-town just popped into my head.  What are other good, local breakfast places, with character?  Inner loop or west side, inside the beltway preferred....

Empire Cafe

Harry’s

Common Bond

Citizens of Montrose (technically not local since they have a couple of locations in NYC)

Baby Barnaby’s

Cielito (line sucks on the weekend)

La Guadalupana

Tiny Boxwoods

 

 

 

 

30 minutes ago, royiv said:

Common Bond

Their cinnamon rolls taste like church’s old dinner rolls deep fried and then dipped in cinnamon and sugar.  Delicious.  

 

31 minutes ago, royiv said:

Tiny Boxwoods

I know it’s River Oaks (or River Oaks adjacent), but somehow it’s less snotty than the one in Austin.  

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4 hours ago, ztejas said:

Found OP

Well, two out of the three ACL weekend breakfasts included pancakes!

if you like south texas style breakfast tacos, villas arcos. use the app to order to avoid long waits. the menudo on weekends is great. their salsa verde is delish 

I don't think they serve cocktails/alcohol though? Could be wrong, but I like having a drink with my breakfast, especially on weekends. Been a while since I've been there

Agnes Cafe is my favorite breakfast right now and they use pastries from Magnol bakery. 

5 hours ago, Mez2 said:

I don't think they serve cocktails/alcohol though? Could be wrong, but I like having a drink with my breakfast, especially on weekends. Been a while since I've been there

BYOB or they really don’t give a shit. I’m not sure. 

RIP Fountainview Cafe.  That place was great.  Buffalo Grill used to do pretty well with breakfast, but it went local chain at some point a decade or so ago.

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On 10/17/2024 at 7:41 AM, dcbc said:

RIP Fountainview Cafe.  That place was great.  Buffalo Grill used to do pretty well with breakfast, but it went local chain at some point a decade or so ago.

Agree RIP on Fountainview Cafe. 
 

Buffalo Grille was acquired by Adair Concepts just a few months ago.  I expect they will turn things around. 

On 10/18/2024 at 11:44 PM, Tonesky said:


 

Buffalo Grille was acquired by Adair Concepts just a few months ago.  I expect they will turn things around. 

 

went once, wasn’t impressed 

On 10/18/2024 at 11:44 PM, Tonesky said:

Agree RIP on Fountainview Cafe. 
 

Buffalo Grille was acquired by Adair Concepts just a few months ago.  I expect they will turn things around. 

Pork chops were always solid. Glad to see a new owner could bring some fresh air. 

has anyone been to Dandelion Cafe ?

place gets rave reviews 

Brother went to Dandelion and hated it. Said the eggs and toast were fine but the bacon had been sitting a while, was cold and congealed and the coffee was so bitter as to be un-drinkable. YMMV

 

Has anyone tried Betsy's at Evelyn's Park? Passed by it on the way to an appointment yesterday and thought of this thread. 

9 minutes ago, DoobieWah said:

Has anyone tried Betsy's at Evelyn's Park? Passed by it on the way to an appointment yesterday and thought of this thread. 

Quite a limited menu but if you find what you like it's not bad.  

 

Edited to add:  It's a great neighborhood spot but not worth going out of your way to unless you have kids and want a place to hang out for a bit.  

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On 10/17/2024 at 7:41 AM, dcbc said:

RIP Fountainview Cafe.

Best pancakes in town

i’d kill for a Jim’s close to me 

solid breakfast, great pricing 

34 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

i’d kill for a Jim’s close to me 

solid breakfast, great pricing 

Fuck yeah. I’ve had that same thought in the past.

Avalon Diner.  Some of the staff have been there for like 40 years...

Harry's is good, but it's like they got rid of the soul little since they re-did it a couple years ago.  

I will never seriously consider the Houston Press recommendations again. 

 

  • 1 month later...

Lots of good suggestions covered. Also:
 

Puebla
Slowpoke's
Kenny & Ziggy's
El Bollilo bakery 
Brother's Taco's
Laredo Taqueria
Pondicheri
 

 

 

maga's cafe on polk / dumble, 2nd ward 

puebla's mentioned above 

Edited by tx 3 putt

  • 8 months later...

Bojangles exits in Greater Houston.

Listing them in the breakfast thread because they make their biscuits from scratch.

Incredible breakfast menu. Really good chicken. 

dish society chicken biscuits plate 

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

On 9/13/2025 at 11:22 PM, tx 3 putt said:

dish society chicken biscuits plate 

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Kind of steep at $16 but it does look pretty great.’

5 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Kind of steep at $16 but it does look pretty great.’

 

 

worth it

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