University of Houston

Houston, Texas

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America's Xtreme Auto

Shops

America's Xtreme Auto is an auto repair shop in Houston, Texas, serving the University of Houston community. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around Houston, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

7200 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017+1 (832) 553-0010htx@axautos.comWebsiteFacebook
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Angel Share HTX

Bars

Located in Houston, Angel Share HTX is a local bar popular with students and residents near University of Houston. Around University of Houston, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Houston's everyday scene. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. No corporate drink menu here - just a bar doing its own thing. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own.

924 Congress Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 237-8828Website
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Bayou Music Center

Music Venue/Theatre/Club

Bayou Music Center keeps things simple: a theatre doing its own thing in Houston, a short walk from University of Houston. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. It sits alongside the other bars and venues that make up Houston's nightlife scene near University of Houston. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one show at a time. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you want a night out near University of Houston.

520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 230-1600Website
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Birraporetti's

Restaurants

Birraporetti's keeps things simple: an Italian restaurant doing its own thing in Houston, a short walk from University of Houston. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local Italian restaurant doing its thing in Houston. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near University of Houston.

500 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 224-9494info@birraporettishouston.comWebsite
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Bloom Handcrafted Beauty Products

Shops

Tucked into Houston, Texas, Bloom Handcrafted Beauty Products is a cosmetics shop that's become part of the everyday rhythm around University of Houston. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Houston depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around Houston, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

742b Telephone Road, Houston, TX 77023Website
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Bohemeo's

Bars

In Houston, Texas, Bohemeo's operates as a bar within easy reach of University of Houston. Like a lot of small businesses around University of Houston, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Drink selection, happy hour deals, and crowd all vary spot to spot around Houston. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're out near University of Houston. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston.

708 Telephone Road, Houston, TX 77023+1 (713) 923-4277Website
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Brass Tacks

Cafes

A neighborhood coffee shop, Brass Tacks serves the campus community around University of Houston in Houston. Around University of Houston, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Houston's everyday scene. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near University of Houston. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own.

612 Live Oak Street, Houston, TX 77003+1 (713) 352-7626Website
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Cellar 7 Wine & Bar Bites

Bars

A neighborhood bar, Cellar 7 Wine & Bar Bites serves the campus community around University of Houston in Houston. Around University of Houston, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Houston's everyday scene. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. Drink selection, happy hour deals, and crowd all vary spot to spot around Houston. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Houston favorites. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston.

610 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 222-0119Website
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Dean's

Bars

Located in Houston, Dean's is a local bar popular with students and residents near University of Houston. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own bar in Houston. College towns like Houston depend on independently owned bars like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Hours and specials at small local bars can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Houston favorites. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're out near University of Houston.

316 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (832) 564-0918Website
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EaDo Bike Co

Shops

EaDo Bike Co keeps things simple: a bike shop doing its own thing in Houston, a short walk from Rice University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Houston know it as a regular local option near Rice University. Rice University students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own.

912 Saint Charles Street, Houston, TX 77003+1 (281) 826-2453Website
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Eryd

Shops

Eryd brings a rental shop to Houston, Texas, just steps from Rice University. Around Rice University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Houston's everyday scene. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Houston has to offer. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own.

2121 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77003+1 (832) 426-3333contact@eryd.usWebsite
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Fabian's Latin Flavors

Restaurants

Fabian's Latin Flavors is a restaurant in Houston, Texas, serving the University of Houston community. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own restaurant in Houston. Houston wouldn't feel quite like Houston without independently owned spots like this one. It sits alongside the other bars, restaurants, and shops that make up Houston's dining scene near University of Houston. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

301 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 227-0440Website
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Flakey's Pizza

Restaurants

In Houston, Texas, Flakey's Pizza operates as a pizzeria within easy reach of University of Houston. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own pizzeria in Houston. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Houston favorites.

1275 Milby Street, Houston, TX 77003+1 (713) 225-0555Website
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Frank's Grill

Restaurants

A neighborhood diner, Frank's Grill serves the campus community around University of Houston in Houston. Like a lot of small businesses around University of Houston, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. It sits alongside the other bars, restaurants, and shops that make up Houston's dining scene near University of Houston. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston.

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Get RX'd

Shops

Located in Houston, Get RX'd is a local sporting goods store popular with students and residents near Rice University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own sporting goods store in Houston. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. It sits alongside the other independent shops that make up Houston's retail scene near Rice University. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Houston.

2612 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77003+1 (713) 460-8188Website
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La Calle Tacos

Restaurants

In Houston, Texas, La Calle Tacos operates as a taco shop within easy reach of University of Houston. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own taco shop in Houston. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Houston favorites. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

909 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (832) 735-8226Website
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Las Perras Cafe

Cafes

Located in Houston, Las Perras Cafe is a local coffee shop popular with students and residents near University of Houston. Like a lot of small businesses around University of Houston, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. It sits alongside the other cafes and coffee shops that make up Houston's daytime scene near University of Houston. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Houston favorites. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time.

3401 Harrisburg Boulevard, Houston, TX 77003Website
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Last Concert Cafe

Restaurants

Last Concert Cafe brings a Mexican restaurant to Houston, Texas, just steps from University of Houston. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Houston know it as a regular local option near University of Houston. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near University of Houston. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

1400 Nance Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 226-8563Website
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Little Dipper

Bars

Little Dipper keeps things simple: a bar doing its own thing in Houston, a short walk from University of Houston. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Houston know it as a regular local option near University of Houston. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. It sits alongside the other bars and restaurants that make up Houston's nightlife near University of Houston. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're out near University of Houston. A first visit tends to turn into a regular stop, one round at a time.

304 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 505-1020WebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Little Woodrow's EaDo

Bars

Little Woodrow's EaDo keeps things simple: a bar doing its own thing in Houston, a short walk from Rice University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own bar in Houston. Rice University students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Drink selection, happy hour deals, and crowd all vary spot to spot around Houston. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. A first visit tends to turn into a regular stop, one round at a time.

2019 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77003+1 (713) 222-2224Website
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Mandola's Deli

Restaurants

Mandola's Deli is one of Houston's local restaurants, located near University of Houston. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Houston know it as a regular local option near University of Houston. College towns like Houston depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston.

4105 Leeland Street, Houston, TX 77023Website
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Martini Hardware Co

Shops

In Houston, Texas, Martini Hardware Co operates as a hardware store within easy reach of University of Houston. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own hardware store in Houston. College towns like Houston depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

7145 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023+1 (713) 926-7466Website
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McIntyre's

Bars

McIntyre's keeps things simple: a bar doing its own thing in Houston, a short walk from University of Houston. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Houston depend on independently owned bars like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Hours and specials at small local bars can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Houston favorites. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston.

901 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 255-5581mcintyresdhtx@gmail.comWebsite
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Moon Tower Inn

Restaurants

Moon Tower Inn keeps things simple: a hot dog stand doing its own thing in Houston, a short walk from University of Houston. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local hot dog stand doing its thing in Houston. Houston wouldn't feel quite like Houston without independently owned spots like this one. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around Houston, which is part of the fun of trying them. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

3004 Canal Street, Houston, TX 77003Website
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Ninfa’s on Navigation

Restaurants

Ninfa’s on Navigation brings a Mexican restaurant to Houston, Texas, just steps from University of Houston. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Houston favorites. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

2704 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, TX 77003+1 (713) 228-1175Website
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Notsuoh

Bars

Notsuoh keeps things simple: a bar doing its own thing in Houston, a short walk from University of Houston. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Houston wouldn't feel quite like Houston without independently owned spots like this one. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. It sits alongside the other bars and restaurants that make up Houston's nightlife near University of Houston. A first visit tends to turn into a regular stop, one round at a time. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own.

314 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 409-4750Website
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Press Waffle Co.

Cafes

Press Waffle Co. brings a coffee shop to Houston, Texas, just steps from University of Houston. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local coffee shop doing its thing in Houston. College towns like Houston depend on independently owned cafes like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Seating, wifi, and hours vary spot to spot, which is part of what makes small cafes worth trying. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near University of Houston. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time.

411 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 405-1407Website
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Roma's Pizza

Restaurants

In Houston, Texas, Roma's Pizza operates as a pizzeria within easy reach of University of Houston. Like a lot of small businesses around University of Houston, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around Houston, which is part of the fun of trying them. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near University of Houston.

233 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 222-1184Website
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Sambuca

Restaurants

Sambuca is one of Houston's local restaurants, located near University of Houston. Like a lot of small businesses around University of Houston, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. College towns like Houston depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own.

909 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 224-5299Website
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Shay McElroy's Irish Pub

Bars

Shay McElroy's Irish Pub brings a bar to Houston, Texas, just steps from University of Houston. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Houston depend on independently owned bars like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Drink selection, happy hour deals, and crowd all vary spot to spot around Houston. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own. A first visit tends to turn into a regular stop, one round at a time.

909 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 223-2444Website
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Table 7 Bistro

Restaurants

A neighborhood American restaurant, Table 7 Bistro serves the campus community around Rice University in Houston. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own American restaurant in Houston. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Houston, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Houston favorites. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own.

720 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002+1 (713) 227-4800Website
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The G Spot (Food Truck)

Restaurants

The G Spot (Food Truck) is a fast-food spot in Houston, Texas, serving the University of Houston community. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston. Part of the fun of a college town like Houston is finding places like this on your own.

7401 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, TX 77051+1 (832) 375-0643WebsiteInstagram
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Tintn

Shops

Tucked into Houston, Texas, Tintn is an auto repair shop that's become part of the everyday rhythm around University of Houston. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Houston know it as a regular local option near University of Houston. University of Houston students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. It sits alongside the other independent shops that make up Houston's retail scene near University of Houston. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near University of Houston.

2802 Canal Street, Houston, TX 77003windowtintn@gmail.comWebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Truck Yard

Bars

Truck Yard is one of Houston's local bars, located near Rice University. Like a lot of small businesses around Rice University, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Rice University students and Houston residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Drink selection, happy hour deals, and crowd all vary spot to spot around Houston. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're out near Rice University. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Houston.

2118 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77003+1 (713) 855-9666truckin@texastruckyard.comWebsite
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USA MedPro

Shops

In Houston, Texas, USA MedPro operates as a medical supply store within easy reach of University of Houston. Around University of Houston, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Houston's everyday scene. Houston wouldn't feel quite like Houston without independently owned spots like this one. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Houston has to offer. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near University of Houston. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

6501 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011+1 (713) 993-6819rdevine@usamedpro.comWebsiteFacebook