Houston’s best local businesses
The 507 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 2
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507 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Parks & Outdoors
- 14Services
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Cat Boarding by Nourish is a cats-only resort where your feline gets one-on-one attention, personalized playtime, and zero co-mingling with…
From a fresh trim and tidy bath to full-on glow-up, PomChi Paws Grooming & Resort, LLC delivers thoughtful grooming and a calm, friendly…
CITYCENTRE
OtherContemporary shopping compound featuring brand-name stores, restaurants & live music in the plaza.
Shops offering vintage and new toys, figurines, clothing and artwork.
Pearland Town Center
OtherSizable plaza with eateries, shops for apparel, jewelry, kids' stuff & gifts, plus events & a hotel.
Shadow Creek Ranch
OtherLarge superstore featuring produce, meats, cheeses and seafood as well as baked goods.
The Galleria
OtherBright center with a glass roof offers ice skating & cafes, plus electronics & department stores.
Spacious plaza with upscale & casual dining options, local businesses, plus gift & apparel stores.
El Gato Coffeehouse
CafesGet catffeinated at El Gato Coffeehouse, where you can sip something warm while hanging out with adoptable cuties, all while supporting El…
Lone Star Pawz CATfé
CafesHit Lone Star Pawz CATfé this week for an hour of cat therapy... sip coffee or tea, snack a little, and hang with adoptable kitties that…
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