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INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE
$ Coffee, Smoothies, Tea, Bakery | 1953 Montrose Blvd.
713.523.4866 | www.inversioncoffeehouse.com
We got a latte special drinks here. Using locally roasted Katz Coffee
beans, Inversion has all the basics including pour-overs, blended drinks
and smoothies, but they get artistic with the lattes. For the winter, the
Gingerbread latte, Honey Badger, Cherry Cobbler and a few other
options help enhance the spirit of the season. There is also a consistent
list of ‘special’ drinks and we recommend the strong and interestingly
named White Librarian (iced toddy brew with chocolate and half &
half). Standard fare (think muffins, pastries, bagels and fruit) plays
well with one of the most consistent offerings of food trucks in town.
Many days up to three local food trucks hang like art on the wall out
in the parking lot.
–Michael Cook

PAPER CO. COFFEE
$ Bakery, Coffee, Sandwiches | 1100 Elder St. | 713.522.3533
www.papercohouston.com
Paper Co. uses Mueva Coffee beans (“coffee farmers in Nicaragua, coffee roasters in Houston”), and they result in spiritual drinks from an
unlikely place. The direct trade beans and simple menu will get you
high on life and high on caffeine. Plenty of Chemex on the shelves so
it would be wise to give the pour-over a try, if you don’t believe in
espresso. A nice but small selection of pastries accompany the heavenly
– Michael Cook
coffee.

MR. PEEPLES
$$$$ Steakhouse | 1911 Bagby | 713.652.0711
www.mrpeeples.com
Steaks and seafood are the specialties, but the menu is packed with
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