October 10, 20241 yr 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 October 10, 20241 yr by Tonesky
October 10, 20241 yr 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
October 10, 20241 yr 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.
October 11, 20241 yr Author 4 hours ago, ztejas said: Found OP Well, two out of the three ACL weekend breakfasts included pancakes!
October 13, 20241 yr 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
October 16, 20241 yr Yale St Cafe is the correct answer. It’s half diner and half antiques shop in the middle of The Heights.
October 16, 20241 yr 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
October 16, 20241 yr Agnes Cafe is my favorite breakfast right now and they use pastries from Magnol bakery.
October 16, 20241 yr 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.
October 17, 20241 yr 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.
October 19, 20241 yr Author 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.
October 20, 20241 yr 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
October 20, 20241 yr 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.
October 23, 20241 yr 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.
October 23, 20241 yr 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. Edited October 23, 20241 yr by gsoda3
October 23, 20241 yr On 10/17/2024 at 7:41 AM, dcbc said: RIP Fountainview Cafe. Best pancakes in town
October 23, 20241 yr 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.
October 25, 20241 yr 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.
December 18, 20241 yr Lots of good suggestions covered. Also: Puebla Slowpoke's Kenny & Ziggy's El Bollilo bakery Brother's Taco's Laredo Taqueria Pondicheri
December 18, 20241 yr maga's cafe on polk / dumble, 2nd ward puebla's mentioned above Edited December 18, 20241 yr by tx 3 putt
September 14Sep 14 Bojangles exits in Greater Houston. Listing them in the breakfast thread because they make their biscuits from scratch. Incredible breakfast menu. Really good chicken.
September 15Sep 15 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.’
September 16Sep 16 5 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: Kind of steep at $16 but it does look pretty great.’ worth it
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