» Croissant Brioche French Bakery & Cafe

Tables strewn with newspapers invite diners to sit and linger over coffee or a light lunch. The bakery's wood-burning stone oven turns out some of Houston's tastiest baguettes, as the largely European clientele can attest to. The menu consists of salads, quiche, soups and sandwiches. Coffee drinks (with free refills) are standouts. Take home some of the cafe's fresh-baked pastries, cakes or chocolate croissants.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.