Summer 2022: Best Breakfast! 33 Top Spots

Houstonia summer is here! This season, check out the creative hub that is Alief Art House and tour the city on an electric scooter. Learn all about NFTs in Houston and just in time for a much-needed summer break-fast, we found 35 of the best breakfast spots in town. From bodegas and ethnic grocery stores to Mexican candy vendors, thrift stores, speakeasies, and sculptures, flip through Houstonia’s summer issue to discover the city’s hidden treasures.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

On The Town

At Some Point in the Near Future, the River Oaks Theater Will Rise Again

Houston-born filmmaker Richard Linklater calls River Oaks “one of the cornerstones of Houston film culture."

07/28/2022 By Craig Lindsey

Hidden Gems

Houston's Outdoor Sculptures Offer a Window into a Lively Art Scene

This insider's guide to off-the-beaten-path treasures is a great way to discover new aspects of the sprawling, multicultural Texas metropolis.

07/20/2022 By Brianna Benitez

Summer Beats

Texas Summer Music Playlist

Let this playlist be the soundtrack of your epic summer vacation.

06/20/2022 By Sama’an Ashrawi

Local Artist Profile

A Houston-Based Contemporary Artist You Should Know

Houston artist Tay Butler shares five things he loves and what inspires him to create.

06/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Meet The Houstonian

Planting Creative Seeds in Alief

Founder Matt Manalo created Alief Art House to serve as a community art hub while being sustainable, hyperlocal, and eco-friendly.

06/09/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Troy Montes

On The Town

Houston Summer Arts Guide

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this summer.

05/30/2022 By Chris Gray

Eat & Drink

Hidden Gems

Discover Houston's Best Community-Led Grocery Stores

Discover authentic ingredients, tantalizing tastes, and diverse cultural flavor at one of these great community-oriented grocery stores.

07/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Hidden Gems

Houston's Homegrown Mexican Candies Mix Spicy and Sweet

Seek out the goods from these local candy purveyors, who infuse their snacks with the tongue-tantalizing flavors of their Mexican heritage.

07/15/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Hidden Gems

The Backbone of Bayou City’s Warehouse District

Shop founder and owner Courtney Blackmore of Black's Bodega, a neighborhood fixture and community hub, is on the brink of a significant shift.

07/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Michael Starghill

Music Brunch

10 Houston Brunch Spots with Live Music

Go ahead and do a happy dance while you dine.

06/20/2022 By Megha McSwain

Best Waffles

Who Has the Best Waffles in Houston?

Dusted with powdered sugar or served with golden fried chicken, these are the tastiest waffles in Houston.

06/20/2022 By Megha McSwain

Early Bird

These Are the City’s Best Breakfast Spots for Early Diners

These breakfast destinations are open at the crack of dawn.

06/20/2022 By Megha McSwain

Rise & Dine

The Best Breakfast Spots in Houston

Stop skipping breakfast and head for the most delicious spots in Houston.

06/20/2022 By Megha McSwain and Meredith Nudo

Pour

Cool Off with These Refreshing Summer Cocktails

These Houston bars are serving up the freshest cocktails of the season.

06/09/2022 By Shelby Stewart Photography by Jenn Duncan

Bayougraphy

Meet the Chef Personifying Houston Through Cooking

Chef Evelyn Garcia is a Houston native representing Bayou City on the latest season of Bravo’s Top Chef.

06/01/2022 By Shelby Stewart

A Pizza is a pizza is a pizza

The Gypsy Poet Studio: Where Music, Pizza, and Art Collide

This hidden midtown gem builds community for artists and pizza lovers.

05/31/2022 By Mai Pham

Health & Wellness

Community First

Project Saving Smiles Enhances Oral Health Access in Houston

Dr. Justine Jimenez spearheads the public-private dental care project that gives back to the community she comes from.

07/11/2022 By Geneva Diaz

News & City Life

Treasure Trove

Discover Houston's Best Hidden Gems

From community grocery stores to Mexican candy vendors, speakeasies and thrift stores, these are Houston's best-hidden treasures.

07/22/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Astrobytes

Houston’s NFT Landscape Is Changing the Way We Look at Art

Tech wizards are creating virtual spaces to curate generative art, play games, and revive some Houston nostalgia.

07/14/2022 By Shelby Stewart

All In

Houston Nonprofit Helps Lift Up Father Figures

Kevin Barnett’s nonprofit, CoolXDad, is helping Houston fathers.

05/30/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Style & Shopping

Hidden Gems

Try These Top Houston Flea Markets for Bargain Buys and Family Fun

Scratch the itch for a flea-market adventure at some of the most colorful and bargain-filled spots in H-Town.

07/22/2022 By Danielle Wright

Clutch City

Beat the Heat with These Summer Beauty & Grooming Essentials

Shop the best in beauty and grooming from the Houstonia summer issue.

06/06/2022 By Danielle Wright

Gift Guide

Dads Need Love, Too

Shop select Father's Day gifts from the Houstonia Summer issue.

06/02/2022 By Danielle Wright

Travel & Outdoors

Rent this

Explore Downtown with an Electric Scooter Rental

Tooling along the streets of Houston just got a lot more fun.

06/06/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Open Road

8 Water-Based Activities to Experience in Texas

Venture out and find somewhere exciting to escape the relentless heat.

06/02/2022 By Stephanie Bartels