Weekending in Houston lends itself well to brunch: Breezy mornings are often the best time to experience the city before the humidity really kicks in. Chow down at one of these and you're guaranteed to get the most for your money.
The Classic: West Gray Cafe (415 West Gray St.) A local in the know said he'd never had trouble getting a table at this River Oaks stalwart, also popular with the post-bar crowd for 2AM breakfasts. Platters include plate-sized pancakes, crunchy bacon and jokey, friendly service.
The Local: La Guadalupana (2109 Dunlavy St.) An unassuming family-owned joint tucked next to a convenience store and a laundromat, this Montrose bakery is best known for its tres leches cake, but if you want to eat how the city's Mexican-American population does, chow down on migas (scrambled eggs with tortilla strips and sausage) washed down with bottomless, cinnamon-scented coffee.
The International: The Black Labrador (4100 Montrose Blvd.) Combine a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston with pub fare at this scenic little stone cottage. The menu plays fast and loose with traditional conceptions of British food (quesadillas are not from southern London, no matter what the entree says!) but purists can order bangers and mash, the adventuresome type a chicken-filled crepe.
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