Hidden gems: places in Houston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Houston. Ratings are based from 57 places in the city.

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Slow Drip TX
Coffee shop
👍👍 Simply amazing!!! The best coffee I've tasted in my life. When I left, I wanted to go back for more!! I had to talk myself in waiting until tomorrow morning!!! I tried the cold brew, and I can't stand cold coffee until today, that is. This coffee is crazy good. I don't understand it!!!
$ $$$
5.00 (104 reviews) (~0.78 km from centre)
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Ella Coffee (Food Truck)
Coffee shop
👍 When we walked up at 1:30 they said they were closing although online it said they closed at two. They said their machine was hot and since it was a hot day not a lot of people were coming through. When we started looking for other trucks, they changed their mind and said we could order. The owner w...
$ $$$
5.00 (60 reviews) (~0.89 km from centre)
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Elev8
Apartment rental agency
5.00 (39 reviews) (~0.86 km from centre)
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Houston Strong Mural
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great spot to watch ArtCar parade in the shade
5.00 (6 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)
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The Phenix Cafe
Restaurant
👍👍 This is a really fresh cafe. The food is delicious and everything is made fresh. The ladies working the cafe are very sweet and make amazing food. I never thought I would like the type of sandwich I got but it was amazing. Very hard working people making incredible food. They are doing great even wi...
$ $$$
5.00 (6 reviews) (~0.24 km from centre)
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Main Street Downtown
Tourist attraction
5.00 (6 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)
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Campesino Coffee #2
Coffee shop
👍👍 Good coffe and friendly staff. Only wish they had a wide variety of pastries. Outdoor seating and parking on the right side of the establishment. Horchata latte was pretty good.
4.90 (86 reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)
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ARTISTRY
American restaurant
👍👍 I was so excited to share my foodie experience here that my pics made it here before my actual review! 😃 Christine and Andrew have a wonderful concept here in Artistry. I’ve visited twice - first trying The Bleu Chicken salad. The glazed carrots and apple herb vinaigrette was a pleasant surprise....
$$ $$
4.90 (54 reviews) (~0.38 km from centre)
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Magnolia Ballroom
Event venue
👍 Lovely setting for your formal gathering, with plenty of room both indoors and outdoors. The age of the place shines through in its decor, and it's a wonderful sight. Street parking which, at that corner, means no parking.
4.90 (18 reviews) (~0.81 km from centre)
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Tennison Lofts
Apartment building
👍👍 I lived at Tennison for 3+ years and would recommend for anyone looking to live downtown. The bayou trails are across the street leading to Eleanor Tinsley park, Memorial, and the Heights. There are plenty of bars/restaurants just a 5-10 minute walk away. Sure there is a little noise living next to...
4.90 (11 reviews) (~0.77 km from centre)
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Angel Share
Bar
👍👍 All-day happy hour on Monday! You'd hear anything from RnB, soul, and pop music, to name a few. Not too loud so you'd enjoy a conversation. Mixed crowd and friendly staff. The beneficiary with the most ticket votes at the end of each month gets 100% of the donated profits for that month. Girl boss v...
4.80 (127 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)
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One Armed Scissor
Bar
👍👍 One Armed Scissor is a Tier One spot for any respectful and reasonable guest to enjoy great company and libations. The bartenders make amazing cocktails - I’m certainly quite picky about my Manhattans. The environment is very friendly, laid back, and inclusive. Living downtown, this has quickly bec...
4.80 (125 reviews) (~0.77 km from centre)
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Swallow's Nest
Cocktail bar
😐 The concept is great, because it allows you to sit and pay as one group while ordering from any one of Finn Hall’s ten kitchens. Two complaints, which if addressed would raise my review: 1) The staff use iPads for taking orders, which would be nice if they didn’t freeze and significantly slow down t...
4.80 (71 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)
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Figo Sugo
Italian restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (52 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)
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Kona Cafe 801
Korean restaurant
👍👍 hi besties, I went into Kona today for their soft opening and all I have to say is that the service and the drinks that I tried are ✨immaculate✨ I loved the Kona ocean drink it was not only pleasing to the eye but to the tastebuds as well! The staff was very nice and executed customer service in s...
$ $$$
4.80 (37 reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)
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C3
Coffee shop
👍👍 They have the best espresso martinis in town, (I like mine coffee forward) not batched! I’ve never seen anyone else pull fresh espresso for their martinis. My sister had the other espresso martini that uses Vietnamese iced coffee if you like creamier and sweeter. Nick was our bartender and he was ve...
4.80 (29 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)
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Sabine Promenade
Promenade
Urban waterfront promenade offering hiking & biking trails, kayaking & civic artwork on 23 acres.
4.80 (23 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)
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Station 8 Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 Great coffee, quick service. One employee stared into my eyes a little too long and I've developed romantic feelings, but the food alone is worth coming back for, so it'll be money well spent to see him again.
$ $$$
4.80 (17 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)
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Bestin Foodservice
Fast food restaurant
Traditional deli serving hot breakfasts, made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads & more.
4.80 (5 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)
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Pizza Zquare
Pizza restaurant
Unassuming pit stop in Finn Hall offering create-your-own pizza & sandwiches, plus wings.
$ $$$
4.70 (127 reviews) (~0.37 km from centre)
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