Mardi Gras

The Best Places to Find King Cake in Houston

Houston bakeries are serving up classic New Orleans–style king cakes and creative twists for Mardi Gras.

01/07/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

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Brother-Sister Chef Duo Launch East End Café

The duo’s creative synergy is evident all over Café Louie’s menu.

05/12/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

International Coffee

Here's Where to Order a Flat White in Houston

The Down Under drink started making the rounds in Australia and New Zealand back in the 1980s before one famous coffee company brought it to the attention of many Americans in 2015.

03/02/2021 By Paul Galvani

International Coffee

Café de Olla Pair Perfectly with Pan Dulce

Order this coffee drink, which has its roots in the Mexican Revolution, at La Guadalupana.

02/25/2021 By Paul Galvani

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: January 2020

Hey, it's crawfish season. Time to gather your friends and get twisting.

01/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Waves Don't Die

Our Latest Obsession: Pisatchio Baklava Croissant at Koffeteria

A celebrated pastry chef gets serious with outstanding results.

12/31/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Bringing the Heat

Food News: Those Hot Cheeto Croissants and Pho Kolaches Are Available

Plus, the largest food chain in the world is testing a major product here.

12/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Koffeteria's Eye-Popping Pastries Are Coming Soon

A celebrated chef is opening his EaDo spot next month.

10/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

So Flaky

5 More Croissants You Must Try In Houston

We've updated our list of the best of these buttery pastries.

07/31/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Fried Dough

An Ode to Christy's Donuts

Reliable and delicious, the donuts, kolaches, and pastries hit all the right spots.

06/17/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Pick A Pastry

You Should Order Everything At Café Poétes

The cute French eatery even has miniature furniture for little ones.

02/26/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

First Bite

Mademoiselle Louise Has Warm, Dreamy Pastries

We're excited about where this new downtown bakery is heading.

02/19/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Goodbye, Pie

Dacapo's Pastry Cafe to Shutter Next Month

The longtime Heights favorite is baking its last pies in late September.

08/24/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

9 Coffee Shops With Great Food

Oh, and the coffee's good, too.

03/28/2018 By Brooke Viggiano

Rising Star

Our Latest Obsession: Angela's Oven

These sandwiches are a fine argument against zoning.

10/24/2017 By Alice Levitt

Cool Beans

Our 10 Favorite Coffee Shops in the Suburbs

From Spring to Richmond—here's where to get caffeinated without going to the city.

07/06/2017 By Allyson Waller

In Rainbows

Funfetti Food Fad in Full Swing in Houston

Forget about the unicorn trend. These multicolored treats are more our style.

05/08/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Moo-ving On Up

Sugar Rush: Moo Moo Sweet House

A Spring sweet spot is way more than a bubble tea joint.

03/28/2017 By Alice Levitt

Sweet Stars

Yauatcha Brings Michelin-Starred Dim Sum to the Galleria This Week

The dumplings get most of the attention, but we're excited about the pastries.

03/27/2017 By Alice Levitt

Easy Being Green

Sugar Rush: Suzie's Pastry Shoppe

French-Lebanese relations are excellent at this Briarmeadow bakery.

03/20/2017 By Alice Levitt