Houston Essentials
Catalina Coffee is one of Houston Essentials.

1. Catalina Coffee

9.0
2201 Washington Ave (at Hemphill), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 154 tips and reviews

Margaret B.Margaret Bremer: This coffee shop has the best coffee in Houston.

Premium Draught is one of Houston Essentials.

2. Premium Draught

9.1
733 Studewood St (at E 8th St), Houston, TX
Beer Store · 8 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Peacock 🎈: regular rotation of draught beers (growlers), large selection of bottled, and some reallly good ciders for the gluten-free (myself included)

Mongoose vs Cobra is one of Houston Essentials.

3. Mongoose vs Cobra

8.1
1011 McGowen St (Fannin), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 65 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Peacock 🎈: The knowledgable staff means I (you!) can enjoy new gluten free mixed drinks without fear (also Leprechaun cider on tap). Large rotation of beers.

Smith's Opticians is one of Houston Essentials.

4. Smith's Opticians

8.2
4313 Austin St (at Wheeler St.), Houston, TX
Eyecare Store · Midtown · 7 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Peacock 🎈: large selection of frames, from vintage to modern, wacky to bold - moderate prices

Joystix Classic Games & Pinballs is one of Houston Essentials.

5. Joystix Classic Games & Pinballs

7.6
1820 Franklin St Ste B (at Chenevert St.), Houston, TX
Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Bo M.Bo Mauch: Joystix is open to the public the first and last Friday of the month. Purchase a wristband at Eighteen Twenty Lounge, next door to Joystix, for $15, to enter Joystix. All games are set on freeplay

Eatsie Boys is one of Houston Essentials.

6. Eatsie Boys

7.4
(Greater Houston Area), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 9 tips and reviews

Jason T.Jason Tam: Try the Maker's Mark ice cream!! It is buttery, creamy goodness!!

Reuse Warehouse is one of Houston Essentials.

7. Reuse Warehouse

9003 N Main St, Houston, TX
Structure · 2 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Peacock 🎈: City of Hou resource for excess construction & remodeling materials (instead of garbage) via individuals, supply companies, & builders. Made freely available for reuse by any non-profit organization. Read more.

Heights Bike Trail is one of Houston Essentials.

8. Heights Bike Trail

8.9
Heights Bike Trail, Houston, TX
Hiking Trail · 10 tips and reviews

Gretchen L.Gretchen Lindquist: Cyclists: dog walkers and other pedestrians are more likely to step out of your path if you ring a bell or call out "on your left."

Heights Running Trail is one of Houston Essentials.

9. Heights Running Trail

8.4
Houston, TX
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews
D&T Drive Inn is one of Houston Essentials.

10. D&T Drive Inn

8.2
1307 Enid St (Cavalcade), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 44 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Peacock 🎈: Gluten Free cider on tap, semi-covered patio

Little Free Library is one of Houston Essentials.

11. Little Free Library

1114 E 6th 1/2 St, Houston, TX
Library · No tips or reviews
tour de hood is one of Houston Essentials.

12. tour de hood

Houston, TX
Other Great Outdoors · 2 tips and reviews
Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails is one of Houston Essentials.

13. Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails

8.5
3622 Main St (at Winbern St.), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 54 tips and reviews
The Station Museum of Contemporary Art is one of Houston Essentials.

14. The Station Museum of Contemporary Art

6.6
W. Alabama, Houston, TX
Art Museum · 4 tips and reviews
Lawndale Art Center is one of Houston Essentials.

15. Lawndale Art Center

7.2
4912 Main St (Rosedale St), Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews
Winter Street Studios is one of Houston Essentials.

16. Winter Street Studios

8.1
2101 Winter St, Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 13 tips and reviews
Blue Bird Circle Resale Shop is one of Houston Essentials.

17. Blue Bird Circle Resale Shop

6.9
615 W Alabama St (at Jack St.), Houston, TX
Vintage and Thrift Store · 13 tips and reviews
Yeti Sunshine is one of Houston Essentials.

18. Yeti Sunshine

1025 Studewood St, Houston, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 1 tip
Petrol Station is one of Houston Essentials.

19. Petrol Station

985 Wakefield Dr (at Golf Drive), Houston, TX
Bar · 101 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Peacock 🎈: my last two trips here were not gluten free friendly :( HOWEVER, pre GF days I enjoyed their food and beer. The atmosphere is still great too :)

Beaver's is one of Houston Essentials.

20. Beaver's

2310 Decatur St (at Sawyer St.), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 112 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Peacock 🎈: Popular for good reason -- great patio, yummy foods. +1 for their silly n sassy menu

The League of Extraordinary Brewers at the Brewery Incubator is one of Houston Essentials.

21. The League of Extraordinary Brewers at the Brewery Incubator

907 Franklin St Ste 150 (at Travis), Houston, TX
Brewery · 16 tips and reviews
Common Motor Collective is one of Houston Essentials.

22. Common Motor Collective

Common St (at Burnett), Houston, TX
Coworking Space · 1 tip
Lowbrow is one of Houston Essentials.

23. Lowbrow

1601 W Main St (Mandell), Houston, TX
Gastropub · 53 tips and reviews
YogaWorks Midtown is one of Houston Essentials.

24. YogaWorks Midtown

2100 Travis St, Suite 105, Houston, TX
Yoga Studio · 17 tips and reviews
The Tinderbox | Craft Collective is one of Houston Essentials.

25. The Tinderbox | Craft Collective

3622 Main St Ste B (Berry), Houston, TX
Miscellaneous Store · 4 tips and reviews
Leap is one of Houston Essentials.

26. Leap

2314 Bissonnet St (btw Greenbriar St. & Morningside Dr.), Houston, TX
Boutique · 4 tips and reviews
Cafebrería El Péndulo is one of Houston Essentials.

27. Cafebrería El Péndulo

9.0
Hamburgo, 126 (Amberes), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Bookstore · 523 tips and reviews
Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge is one of Houston Essentials.

28. Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge

8.0
3714 Main St (Winbern St), Houston, TX
Bar · 9 tips and reviews