Coffee

Blacksmith -  my favorite coffee shop in Houston
Brasil - great coffee/food/patio
Audrey's - best coffee on campus
Agnes - excellent food/coffee

Restaurants

Nobie's - Modern American
Ostia -Modern Italian
Xochi - Oaxacan
Pondicheri - Indian

Bakeries

Magnol - best baguette in Houston
Badolina - great desserts
Montrose cheese and wine - amazing pastries (and wine)

  There are many more but this is enough for now.