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Great margaritas and killer food. We eat here about once a week! My favorite is the chicken enchiladas.
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Tony's Mexican Restaurant
2222 Ella Blvd
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Great margaritas and killer food. We eat here about once a week! My favorite is the chicken enchiladas.
Part of the "Creek" family. Great Texas ice house with full bar and great menu. This is one of our favorite spots because we can walk to it from the house.
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Cedar Creek Cafe Bar & Grill
1034 W 20th St
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Part of the "Creek" family. Great Texas ice house with full bar and great menu. This is one of our favorite spots because we can walk to it from the house.
Wide selection of craft beers and good selection of food. Great 'intro' to Vietnamese food if you're new to it. Cute atmosphere. Amazing pho served on Saturdays only, limited supply!
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Hughie's
4721 N Main St
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Wide selection of craft beers and good selection of food. Great 'intro' to Vietnamese food if you're new to it. Cute atmosphere. Amazing pho served on Saturdays only, limited supply!
If you need that Starbucks fix, this one is closest to the house. Can't walk there but they have a drive thru! There is also a Starbucks inside the Kroger listed.
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Starbucks
2521 Post Oak Blvd
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If you need that Starbucks fix, this one is closest to the house. Can't walk there but they have a drive thru! There is also a Starbucks inside the Kroger listed.
Fantastic burgers. Outdoor seating.
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Hubcap Grill
800 Bradford Ave
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Fantastic burgers. Outdoor seating.
Cute coffeshop, also has breakfast
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Boomtown Coffee
242 W 19th St
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Cute coffeshop, also has breakfast
The best tacos this side of anywhere! Full bar and patio seating. You can also order online.
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Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times Blvd
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The best tacos this side of anywhere! Full bar and patio seating. You can also order online.
Really really good pizza. You can eat in or take out.
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Star Pizza
77 Harvard St
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Really really good pizza. You can eat in or take out.
Darwin inspired decor, delicious food (the brunch is really good but be prepared to wait) and great cocktail menu.
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Down House
1801 Yale St
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Darwin inspired decor, delicious food (the brunch is really good but be prepared to wait) and great cocktail menu.
In the "Creek" restaurant family. This is similar to the closer, Cedar Creek.
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Onion Creek Coffee House, Bar and Lounge
3106 White Oak Dr
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In the "Creek" restaurant family. This is similar to the closer, Cedar Creek.
Really great italian restaurant!
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Cavatore
2120 Ella Blvd
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Really great italian restaurant!
Italian place-- BYOB!
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Collina's Italian Cafe
502 W 19th St
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Italian place-- BYOB!
Great take out food but they also have a nice atmosphere to eat in. Delivery!
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Thai Spice
2520 S Voss Rd
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Great take out food but they also have a nice atmosphere to eat in. Delivery!
Famous for their menu containing game meat. A little more on the fancy side (but you can walk there and save on the required valet parking!)
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Rainbow Lodge
2011 Ella Blvd
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Famous for their menu containing game meat. A little more on the fancy side (but you can walk there and save on the required valet parking!)
All they serve is mac and cheese... enough said!
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Jus Mac in the Heights
2617 Yale Street
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All they serve is mac and cheese... enough said!
Our sushi spot. They do happy hour on Saturday until 7--unheard of! And all day on Sunday. Try a dragon rita (counts as happy hour but not on the menu! a little spicy)
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Soma Sushi
4820 Washington Ave
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Our sushi spot. They do happy hour on Saturday until 7--unheard of! And all day on Sunday. Try a dragon rita (counts as happy hour but not on the menu! a little spicy)
Pizza! Delivery!
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Domino's Pizza
975 McKinney St
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Pizza! Delivery!
Closed Sunday- don't forget!
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Chick-fil-A
3101 W Holcombe Blvd
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Closed Sunday- don't forget!
Good burger, drive through or dine in. Fast casual, not quite fast food. Delicious fries!
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Becks Prime
115 W 19th St
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Good burger, drive through or dine in. Fast casual, not quite fast food. Delicious fries!
Part of the "Creek" family. Bar & restaurant.
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Canyon Creek
6603 Westcott St
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Part of the "Creek" family. Bar & restaurant.
Amazing food-- be prepared for the delicious wait. Nice outdoor space & bar to keep you occupied. Try the pizza or pasta!
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Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak Dr
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Amazing food-- be prepared for the delicious wait. Nice outdoor space & bar to keep you occupied. Try the pizza or pasta!
Quick casual mexican. Try the fish tacos-- so good!
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Bernie's Burger Bus - Heights
2200 Yale St
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Quick casual mexican. Try the fish tacos-- so good!
Modern-Diner style restaurant.
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Lola
1102 Yale St
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Modern-Diner style restaurant.
Great noodle house!
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Jenni's Noodle House
602 E 20th St
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Great noodle house!
Famous & delicious. Check out this brand new location. Usually has a line & sometimes sells out but worth the wait!
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Gatlin's BBQ
3510 Ella Blvd
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Famous & delicious. Check out this brand new location. Usually has a line & sometimes sells out but worth the wait!
best carrot cake anywhere! great menu, cheap wine bottles
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Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray St
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best carrot cake anywhere! great menu, cheap wine bottles
a Dallas favorite, known for their pizza
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Cane Rosso
1835 N Shepherd Dr
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a Dallas favorite, known for their pizza
Great bar to sit at & grab a small pizza alone, or with a group!
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Mellow Mushroom
1919 N Shepherd Dr
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Great bar to sit at & grab a small pizza alone, or with a group!
Small sushi restaurant, try to get a reservation or sit at the bar.
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KA Sushi
1901 N Shepherd Dr
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Small sushi restaurant, try to get a reservation or sit at the bar.
Dessert shop, serves wine by the glass! Right next to Ruggles Green, a perfect all in one outing
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Red Dessert Dive
1045 Studewood St
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Dessert shop, serves wine by the glass! Right next to Ruggles Green, a perfect all in one outing
Cute coffee shop if you need a place to work or want to meet a friend. Family friendly
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Slowpokes
1203 W 34th St
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Cute coffee shop if you need a place to work or want to meet a friend. Family friendly
Great brunch menu, good food. Check out the tap room for a more casual atmosphere
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Harold's Restaurant, Bar & Rooftop Terrace
350 W 19th St
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Great brunch menu, good food. Check out the tap room for a more casual atmosphere
Restaurant but also good drinking spot with beer garden. Family friendly. They're opening a breakfast place called Egg Haus next door very soon.
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King's BierHaus
2044 E T C Jester Blvd
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Restaurant but also good drinking spot with beer garden. Family friendly. They're opening a breakfast place called Egg Haus next door very soon.
Great spot for crawfish & beer.
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The Boot
1206 W 20th St
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Great spot for crawfish & beer.
Made from scratch condiments, boozy milkshakes & delicious burgers
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Bernie's Burger Bus - Heights
2200 Yale St
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Made from scratch condiments, boozy milkshakes & delicious burgers

Drinks & Nightlife

Great brunch, happy hour and big patio. Great selection of craft beers & wine.
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Crisp
2520 Research Forest Dr
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Great brunch, happy hour and big patio. Great selection of craft beers & wine.
Craft beer for miles and a pretty good burger too.
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Petrol Station
985 Wakefield Dr
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Craft beer for miles and a pretty good burger too.
Dying to check out honky tonk? This one is pretty good-- great people watching and not too far! This is a great place to go after sushi at Soma (also listed) as you can walk there from the restaurant
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Daisy Dukes
5002 Washington Ave
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Dying to check out honky tonk? This one is pretty good-- great people watching and not too far! This is a great place to go after sushi at Soma (also listed) as you can walk there from the restaurant
Awesome wine bar with great selection & delicious food. Ask to sit on the patio upstairs if the weather is nice.
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Sonoma Wine Bar & Restaurant - The Heights
801 Studewood St
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Awesome wine bar with great selection & delicious food. Ask to sit on the patio upstairs if the weather is nice.
Fun & modern "Texas Icehouse" with live music, fancy drinks & old standby beers. Large outdoor space & some indoor space as well. They also serve food so come hungry.
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Cottonwood
3422 N Shepherd Dr
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Fun & modern "Texas Icehouse" with live music, fancy drinks & old standby beers. Large outdoor space & some indoor space as well. They also serve food so come hungry.
Local Brewery
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Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach St
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Local Brewery
Local Brewery. Check website for details, gets very busy. Bring your own food!
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave
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Local Brewery. Check website for details, gets very busy. Bring your own food!
This bar is a gem. Vintage tiki bar style with legit handmade cocktails. Very odd location but worth the trip. Food not served. My favorite drink is the pain killer. Happy Hour!
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Lei Low Bar
6412 N Main St
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This bar is a gem. Vintage tiki bar style with legit handmade cocktails. Very odd location but worth the trip. Food not served. My favorite drink is the pain killer. Happy Hour!
Perfect place to catch the game. Restaurant & full bar with open layout & patios.
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Christian's Tailgate Bar and Grill
2820 White Oak Dr
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Perfect place to catch the game. Restaurant & full bar with open layout & patios.
Bar opens up to outside & has big swings on the patio you can sit in
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McIntyre's
1230 W 20th St
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Bar opens up to outside & has big swings on the patio you can sit in
New beer garden in the area. They don't serve food but there's usually a food truck there you can grab a bite to eat at.
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Heights Bier Garten
1433 N Shepherd Dr
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New beer garden in the area. They don't serve food but there's usually a food truck there you can grab a bite to eat at.
House converted into a bar. Nice patio but not as big as Onion Creek
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Wicklow Heights
1027 W 19th St
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House converted into a bar. Nice patio but not as big as Onion Creek
Excellent cocktails & cool atmosphere. Food truck usually nearby for a bite to eat
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Johnny's Gold Brick
2518 Yale St
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Excellent cocktails & cool atmosphere. Food truck usually nearby for a bite to eat
Newer bar in the area. Nice patio & outdoor space. Cocktails available. Menu is 'upscale bar food'
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Bungalow Heights
1919 Beall St
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Newer bar in the area. Nice patio & outdoor space. Cocktails available. Menu is 'upscale bar food'
Typical Texas Ice House style bar
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Little Woodrow's Heights
2631 White Oak Dr
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Typical Texas Ice House style bar

Shopping

Closest grocery store. Small but has the essentials.
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H-E-B
1511 W 18th St
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Closest grocery store. Small but has the essentials.
Our preferred grocery store. Wider selection and more options. This Kroger has a Starbucks inside.
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Kroger
4000 Polk St
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Our preferred grocery store. Wider selection and more options. This Kroger has a Starbucks inside.
If you need it, this is the closest Target.
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Target
2580 Shearn St
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If you need it, this is the closest Target.

Sightseeing

Search for the White Oak Bayou to find the specific trail. We have a trailhead near the house you can walk to (.25mi) and provide a map in the apartment.
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Whiteoak Bayou
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Search for the White Oak Bayou to find the specific trail. We have a trailhead near the house you can walk to (.25mi) and provide a map in the apartment.
This park is awesome! Major investments have been made recently to this park and it offers great amenities. You can do a 20mi round trip bike ride from the house and back to this amazing park.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
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This park is awesome! Major investments have been made recently to this park and it offers great amenities. You can do a 20mi round trip bike ride from the house and back to this amazing park.
Get on the trail at 21st & Nicholson & head south. Pick up the trail & take it all the way to Buffalo Bayou Park. Map provided in the apartment.
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Heights Hike and Bike Trail
Heights Hike and Bike Trail
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Get on the trail at 21st & Nicholson & head south. Pick up the trail & take it all the way to Buffalo Bayou Park. Map provided in the apartment.
3mi gravel walking & running trail. 1bi bike loop. A Houston classic!
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Washington Avenue
Washington Avenue
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3mi gravel walking & running trail. 1bi bike loop. A Houston classic!

Arts & Culture

Nearest movie theatre, it's also near Ikea if you're into that kind of thing.
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Marq-E Entertainment Center
7620 Katy Fwy
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Nearest movie theatre, it's also near Ikea if you're into that kind of thing.
Free movies on the lawn in the summer. Check their website for details. Also a very nice family park.
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Millerin ulkoilmateatteri
6000 Hermann Park Dr
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Free movies on the lawn in the summer. Check their website for details. Also a very nice family park.
Live music venue
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The Heights Theater
339 W 19th St
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Live music venue

Getting Around

You can rent bikes at B-Cycle locations throughout the city. This one is closest to the Buffalo Bayou Park.
Houston BCycle - Market Square
301 Milam St
You can rent bikes at B-Cycle locations throughout the city. This one is closest to the Buffalo Bayou Park.

Everything Else

Locally made ice cream. Very popular, always a line out the door.
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Fat Cat Creamery
1225 N Shepherd Dr
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Locally made ice cream. Very popular, always a line out the door.
Very popular morning spot. Always a line.
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Hugs & Donuts
1901 N Shepherd Dr
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Very popular morning spot. Always a line.
Closest Shipley Do-nuts location. Small but gets the job done. Quick turn off Ella, be ready for it.
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Shipley Do-Nuts
3932 N Main St
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Closest Shipley Do-nuts location. Small but gets the job done. Quick turn off Ella, be ready for it.
Drugstore
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Walgreens
950 Studemont St
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Drugstore
Drugstore
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Walgreens Pharmacy
2808 Gessner Rd
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Drugstore
Drugstore
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CVS
9455 Hammerly Blvd
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Drugstore
Nearest hospital. Has an ER.
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Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
1635 N Loop W
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Nearest hospital. Has an ER.
Old school charm, new school flavors. Everything is made from scratch in house. Boozy creations also available
Sweet Bribery
250 W 19th St
Old school charm, new school flavors. Everything is made from scratch in house. Boozy creations also available