Empire Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

1. Empire Cafe

8.5
1732 Westheimer Rd (Dunlavy), Houston, TX
Café · 131 tips and reviews

MirandaMiranda: The hibiscus mint ice tea is phenomenal. Favorite lunch is the eggplant panini. Unique and very filling.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Empire's phenomenal cakes are half-price on Mondays.

Van N.Van N: Try the Daily Pasta Special - Shrimp, portobello mushrooms, and spinach over fettuccine in a tomato cream sauce

Brasil Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

2. Brasil Cafe

8.8
2604 Dunlavy St (at Westheimer), Houston, TX
Café · 164 tips and reviews

Stephanie O.Stephanie Oaks: Really good black bean burger and whole wheat margherita pizza.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Brasil's patio is lovely—it's one of our favorites in Houston.

Blake M.Blake Minor: Some of the best pizza and coffee in town.

Baba Yega is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

3. Baba Yega

2607 Grant St, Houston, TX
Café · 124 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex S.: Excellent patios, in front and back, to enjoy the outdoor sitting before Houston becomes too hot. Excellent and very unique french fries, with interesting spices. Good turkey burger.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Baba Yega's menu features organic produce and fresh herbs grown by the owner.

Phil S.Phil S: Great brunch but slow service and rude staff.

Macaron by Patisse is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

4. Macaron by Patisse

8.0
2033 W Gray St, Houston, TX
Café · 12 tips and reviews

Linda D.Linda Drummond: Try the organic and free trade teas, mini key lime pie, pumpkin spice muffin and every one of the 14 Flavors of Macarons. My favorites are pistachio and Fleur De Sol (salted caramel).

Christina T.Christina Trinh: Too bad I am craving and it's too far from me :*(

Ashley S.Ashley Schumacher: Birthday Cake Macaron

Café Bustelo is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

5. Café Bustelo

3615 Montrose Blvd (Marshall), Houston, TX
Café · 5 tips and reviews

Larry N.Larry Ness: Fantastic Cuban coffee!!

Larry N.Larry Ness: Everything is excellent!!

Laura H.Laura Hans: Cafe con leche is sooooo good!!!

Epicure Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

6. Epicure Cafe

7.4
2005 W Gray St, Houston, TX
Café · 38 tips and reviews

Franco M.Franco Martinez: The croissant sandwiches are really tasty! Also, make sure to try the desserts!

Derril V.Derril Vallery: Lattes have made me forget the paper cups at Starbucks. First Class Cafe.

Little M.Little Martin: Best cup of coffee in Houston

Woodbar is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

7. Woodbar

3939 Montrose Blvd Ste K, Houston, TX
Café · 8 tips and reviews

Kirby T.Kirby Trapolino: Farmer's omelette makes healthy eating delicious. Cappuccinos are perfection. Sit at the bar on a lazy Saturday morning. Perfect spot.

Gira W.Gira Wieczorek: Slow unattentive service. May be because it just opened. Food and coffee is good though!

Ryan J.Ryan James: My coffee and scone were pretty good.

Blacksmith is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

8. Blacksmith

9.0
1018 Westheimer Rd (at Waugh Dr), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 120 tips and reviews

Eric P.Eric Pan: 3rd wave coffee with a Vietnamese twist. Great breakfast items like biscuits with jam and butter and Vietnamese steak and eggs with French bread and pate

Eric H.Eric Henao: One of the best coffee places in Houston. Top notch quality in everything. Lots of coffee options, if you don't know, ask and they will gladly explain. Biscuits are made IN HOUSE and are AH-Mazing!

Patty R.Patty Rathbun: The vahlrona mocha is dreamy.

Barnaby's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

9. Barnaby's Cafe

8.9
1701 S Shepherd Dr (at West Gray), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Ricardo M.Ricardo Martinez Salas: Burgers are great! Dog friendly patio. Couldn't get any better

Star P.Star Pizza Houston: Love this place! Been coming here for years!

AptravelerAptraveler: Everything is good, especially their salads made to order. Their portions may seem too big for some people & you may ask for a medium portion instead of a regular one if you wish!

Siphon Coffee is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

10. Siphon Coffee

8.7
701 W Alabama St (Greely St.), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 62 tips and reviews

Joshua J.Joshua Jagnanan: Some of the better local coffee you can find in Houston. Great playlist of indie and classic rock with ample indoor and outdoor seating as well. Just a short walk Rothko and Menil too.

Kaleb F.Kaleb Fulgham: Try out their signature Siphon at least once. Also their cappuccino is tasty!

Mahsa N.Mahsa N: Hands down the best coffee shop in Houston.

Vibrant is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

11. Vibrant

7.0
1931 Fairview, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 1 tip

Robyn P.Robyn Pass: The savory toast has the best fried eggs I've had in my life. Not greasy and perfectly runny.

Inversion Coffee House is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

12. Inversion Coffee House

1953 Montrose Blvd (at W Gray St.), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 98 tips and reviews

Joowon K.Joowon Kim: Friendly staff, get your inspirations from the hanging paintings and go to next door Texas art supplies. Lovely way to start your creative day.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Art League Houston built Inversion Coffee House, a minimalist, light-filled building that is both an art gallery and a hip place to sip gourmet coffee. We like the blended chocolate cherry bomb, as we

Mike L.Mike Large: Very cool coffee shop, lots of art, very creative and original, great espresso. Try this place out!

Black Hole is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

13. Black Hole

8.1
4504 Graustark St (at Castle Ct), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 112 tips and reviews

Elvia F.Elvia Francis: Their strawberry-basil mimosas, for $5, are exquisite! Excellent large space and seating as well. The baristas are pretty nice too.

Houston PressHouston Press: 2011 Best of Houston Winner: Best Free WiFi Spot. Check out more Houston Press Best of Houston Winners here: http://bit.ly/JCaGyR Or go mobile with the free Best Of app.

Eva K.Eva K.: Best people watching and tons of cute guys in one spot, which is somewhat of a rarity in Houston.

la Madeleine French Bakery & Café River Oaks is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

14. la Madeleine French Bakery & Café River Oaks

8.0
2047 W Gray St Ste A (at Shepherd), Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Rachel(Vasiliki) Dj Diva R.Rachel(Vasiliki) Dj Diva Rifon: Love the American breakfast the eggs are so fluffy

Mariana G.Mariana Goins: I love this place! Everybody is like family here!

Alex G.Alex Green: You can't go wrong. Everything here is good.

Common Bond Cafe & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

15. Common Bond Cafe & Bakery

9.0
1706 Westheimer Rd (at Dunlavy St), Houston, TX
Bakery · 128 tips and reviews

ShaunShaun: Breakfast Tartin -Duck breast is amazing.

Patty R.Patty Rathbun: An army of perfect, beautiful macaroons awaits the march into your hungry mouth.

Damien F.Damien Franco: The grilled cheese! Wow. Sweet from the caramelized onions with salty cheese and savory bread, yum!