Local finds · City guide no. 12
Where Houston shops for bread, sweets, meat, pantry goods and coffee to take home — 68 spots, each named by a critic or food writer, with the source linked.
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If you only try four: Pondi Bake Lab, Fat Cat Creamery, Kamalan Bakery & Cafe and Cosmic Ice Cream Co..
Pondi Bake Lab
Go for the cakes, buns and chocolate — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Gianni Greene, Chelsea Thomas & Julie Takahashi (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 2800 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
Fat Cat Creamery
Eater sends you here for the beans, ice cream and sandwiches.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1225 W 34th St Suite C-300, Houston, TX 77018
01 · 1 finds
Loaves, pastry and bagels worth the line in Greater Houston.
Kamalan Bakery & Cafe
The Infatuation sends you here for the bun, cheesecakes and sausage.
Picked by Gianni Greene, Chelsea Thomas & Julie Takahashi (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 240 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
02 · 38 finds
Doughnuts, cakes, pints and treats to carry home.
Cosmic Ice Cream Co.
Eater singles out the ice cream and banana pudding; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 937 Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
Underground Creamery
Eater singles out the pints, ice cream and caramel; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1010 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008
Rocambolesc
Per Eater, the move is the soft serve, chocolate and jams.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1101 Uptown Park Blvd #10, Houston, TX 77056
milk + sugar
Eater sends you here for the tea, ice cream and cake.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1848 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77098
Magnolia's Ice Cream & More
Per Eater, the ice cream is the reason to go.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 6421 Brady St, Houston, TX 77011
Amy's Ice Creams
Per Eater, the move is the ice cream, chocolate and peach cobbler.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3816 Farnham St, Houston, TX 77098
Booza
Eater singles out the ice cream and pint; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5922 Richmond Ave Ste A, Houston, TX 77057
Tiny's Milk and Cookies
Go for the cookie, ice cream and chocolate — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3636 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
ECK Bakery
Eater's pick for tart to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 6918 Wilcrest Dr A, Houston, TX 77072
Magnol
Per Eater, the move is the tarts, rye and cake.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1500 N Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Moeller's Bakery
Eater sends you here for the cookies, cupcakes and king cakes.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4201 Bellaire, Bellaire, TX 77401
Three Brothers Bakery
Eater singles out the cakes, cookies and pies; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4036 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
Sunday Press
Eater sends you here for the croissant, chocolate and sandwiches.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3315 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX, 77018
LuLoo's Day & Night
Go for the tart, cinnamon roll and sandwiches — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1223 W 34th St Suite C-600, Houston, TX 77018
Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe
Eater singles out the cakes, cookies and chocolate; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3600 Kirby Dr # D, Houston, TX 77098
Pondicheri Bake Lab + Shop
Eater sends you here for the doughnuts and pie.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2800 Kirby Dr Ste B240, Houston, TX 77098
French Gourmet Bakery
Per Eater, the move is the cake and tarts.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2250 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
Badolina Bakery & Cafe
Per Eater, the move is the cakes and babka.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5555 Morningside Dr #110, Houston, TX 77005
Fluff Bake Bar
Eater sends you here for the cookies, caramel and chocolate.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1701 W 15th St, Houston, TX 77008
La Sicilia Italian Bakery & Cafe
Eater sends you here for the cheesecake, cannoli and chocolate.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 515 Westheimer Rd Suite C, Houston, TX 77006
Red Dessert Dive & Coffee Shop
Eater singles out the cupcakes, brownies and layer cakes; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1045 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008
Casaema
Go for the kolaches, jams and conchas — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5307 N Main St, Houston, TX, 77009
Love Croissants
Eater singles out the croissants and sausage; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2808 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
Mademoiselle Louise
Eater sends you here for the flan and tart.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1725 Main St Suite 1, Houston, TX 77002
Crumbville, TX
Eater singles out the cookies, brownies and cupcakes; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2316 Elgin Street, TX 77004
Koffeteria
Eater sends you here for the croissant, kolache and doughnuts.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1110 Hutchins St #102, Houston, TX 77003
El Bolillo Bakery
Go for the conchas, doughnuts and churros — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2421 S Wayside Dr, Houston, TX 77023
The Original Kolache Shoppe
Go for the kolache, cinnamon rolls and croissants — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5404 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX, 77087
Tiny's Milk & Cookies
Go for the ice cream and cookies — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 2809 Saint St, Houston, TX 77027
Cloud 10 Creamery
Go for the ice cream and sorbet — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 711 Heights Blvd Ste A, Houston, TX 77007
Kwality Ice Cream
Go for the ice cream and sorbet — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 5636 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77036
Cheaters Creamery
The Infatuation sends you here for the pie, tart and cookie.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 5335 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Flower & Cream
The Infatuation's pick for ice cream to take home.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 2617 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Houston 77025
Popston
One of The Infatuation's picks for the best sweets in Houston.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 3401 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77003
Sucré
Go for the macarons, gelato and tart — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 5404 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77005
Honeychild's Sweet Creams
Go for the cake, peach cobbler and pie — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77009
Last Call Ice Cream
The Infatuation's pick for ice cream to take home.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 3428 Fondren Rd ste a, Houston, TX 77063
Dolce Neve Gelato
The Infatuation singles out the gelato and cheese; grab some to take home.
Picked by Courtney E. Smith, Chelsea Thomas & Gianni Greene (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 4721 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
03 · 26 finds
Roasters and shops to stock up on beans and bottles.
Golden Roastery
Per Eater, the move is the latte, tea and gelato.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3111 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX, 77063
Retrospect Coffee Bar
Go for the espresso and cheese — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3709 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
Un Caffe
Eater sends you here for the beans and latte.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3217 Milam St, Houston, TX 77006
Agora
Eater singles out the wine here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1712 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
Refuge
Eater singles out the croissants and espresso; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1424 Westheimer Rd Ste A, Houston, TX, 77006
Segundo Coffee Lab
Eater counts it among Houston's best coffee and wine.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 711 Milby St #35, Houston, TX 77023
Campesino Coffee House
Go for the empanadas and tamales — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2602 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77006
XELA Coffee Roasters
Eater counts it among Houston's best coffee and wine.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4409 Canal St, Houston, TX 77011
Brass Tacks
Eater singles out the banh mi and sandwiches; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 612 Live Oak St, Houston, TX 77003
The Flat
Per Eater, the lattes is the reason to go.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1701 Commonwealth St, Houston, TX, 77006
Fifth Vessel Coffee
Eater sends you here for the honey and latte.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 104 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002
Catalina Coffee
Per Eater, the move is the scone and latte.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2201 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
The Coffee House at West End
Per Eater, the move is the espresso and tea.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 802 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Boomtown Coffee
Eater singles out the beans, honey and latte; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 242 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008
Third Place
One of Eater's picks for the best coffee and wine in Houston.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 420 E 20th St, Houston, TX, 77008
Cambrian Coffee
Eater singles out the sausage here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 9461 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77080
Slow Drip TX
One of The Infatuation's picks for the best coffee and wine in Houston.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1625 Main St, Houston, Texas 77002
Blacksmith
The Infatuation singles out the espresso and sandwiches; grab some to take home.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1018 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
Tenfold Coffee
One of The Infatuation's picks for the best coffee and wine in Houston.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 101 Aurora St, Houston, TX 77008
Blendin Coffee Club
One of The Infatuation's picks for the best coffee and wine in Houston.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 3201 Allen Pkwy, Houston, Houston 77019
Simply Coffie
One of The Infatuation's picks for the best coffee and wine in Houston.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 733 W 24th St, Houston, Texas 77008
Pavon Coffee Den
The Infatuation sends you here for the lattes, pie and wine.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1216 W Clay St, Houston, Texas 77019
Blue Tile Coffee
The Infatuation singles out the espresso here.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 3663 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Luce Avenue Coffee Roasters
Go for the coffee beans and latte — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1717 W 34th St, Houston, Texas 77018
Wolfsmiths Heights
Per The Infatuation, the espresso is the reason to go.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 636 W 26th St, Houston, Houston 77008
Day 6 Coffee Co.
The Infatuation sends you here for the lattes, cinnamon roll and cheesecake.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas & Courtney E. Smith (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 910 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002
04 · 1 finds
Specialty grocers, cheese counters and pantry shops in town.
Alpha Bakery & Deli
Go for the baguette and cheese — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Chelsea Thomas, Gianni Greene & Julie Takahashi (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 11209 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
Every find is made in, or was born in, Greater Houston, and every one links to a named, unpaid recommendation: a chef, a restaurant critic, a food writer or a cookbook author. This is a curated city list, not a ranking. When a local product also earns a spot in our national rankings, the card says so and pulls its cites straight from there. We left out anything we couldn’t source, and anything sold by the outlet that recommended it. How we pick · Disclosure