While many businesses have struggled with the lasting effects of the recent shut down, local businesses have taken the biggest hit. Supporting local is now more important than ever. There are plenty of local Houston businesses that could use your support, so we’ve compiled a list of various local organizations for you to consider supporting.
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Grocery Stores
When doing your weekly grocery shopping, consider patronizing local and family operated stores! Phoenicia Specialty Foods is a local grocery store that carries a multitude of staple gourmet foods, along with household basics. They offer quality produce, fresh meats and seafood, artisan breads, rustic-style pizza, boutique wines and craft beers, premium meats and cheeses, a signature coffee and gelato bar, and even a floral section. This one-stop-shop offers just about everything, and is also involved in various community projects like Trees for Houston, Houston Food Bank and more.
If you’re looking for fresh bread, pastries and other baked goods, consider stopping by Kraftsmen Baking in The Heights. Their bakery cafe is open from 8 AM to 3 PM for to-go orders and they offer free delivery within an 8 mile radius.
Brothers Produce is also a great place to get all of your fresh locally grown produce. You can purchase fruit, veggie or keto boxes online or visit their store in Pine Valley.
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Coffee
Cavo Coffee is one of many amazing local coffee shops in Houston. They use their own freshly brewed beans from Cleo. Roasting Co. and also have a kitchen where they prepare delicious food from locally sourced vendors. As of May 2nd, outdoor patios have been opened for guests to enjoy with furniture arranged safely apart. Curbside pickup is also available at both locations.
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Wine & Dine
Frank’s Americana Revival is a family run restaurant that has won multiple awards for their mouth watering dishes. They feature a wide selection of regional favorites, as well as modern American inspired cuisine. Frank’s combines fine dining with a comfortable atmosphere and mid-century decor. As of now, the restaurant is practicing at a 25% occupancy for dine-in guests, no more than six guests in a party, reservations only, spatial seating of six feet minimum and a two-hour dine-in limit. Take out is also available.
Unwind with a trip to Public Services, a wine and whisky bar located in the historic Houston Cotton Exchange Building Downtown. Public Services specializes in an international selection of hard to find wines and whiskies. Currently, you can order products online for pickup through their website.
Photo of Public Services courtesy of Gindesigns Group
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Greenery
Joy Box Flowers is a local Houston floral design house known for creating one-of-a-kind luxury floral gifts. They design new boxes each week, all featuring unique color pallets and locally sourced materials. The chic wooden boxes the flowers are placed in are manufactured locally in Houston and can be repurposed.
Photo Curtosey of JoyBox Flowers
A great way to liven up your home is with gorgeous new plants from The Flora Culture. The Flora Culture is an interior plant design company in Houston that specializes in customizing greenery for your home, whether or not you’re born with a green thumb!
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Wellness
Everyone needs a little self-pampering from time to time, especially after being cooped up in your house for the preceding months. Body by Aura is a wellness boutique founded by Dr. Ashley Toutounchi, a board-certified physician and wellness guru. Body by Aura offers a multitude of services, including vitamin spas, weight loss programs, peptide therapy, and specialized testing. The spa uses state of the art technology in combination with science-backed treatments to provide you with exceptional health care. Treat yourself!
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Art
Insomnia Gallery is a local eclectic art gallery that hosts a variety of shows and events, and also doubles as a record store. The store has merchandise from both local and global artists, vintage records, comic books and more. The gallery also hosts local art shows, making it a great place to purchase or view local artwork. While events and indoor shopping is currently postponed, you can still order art or records online and pick up purchases at the store.
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Shopping
There are lots of local Houston shops that offer various different goods. Emerson Rose is a super cute boutique with a variety of skirts, rompers, graphics tees, shoes, accessories and more. This local shop has just about everything you could ask for and at a great price. There are two locations, one in The Heights and one in Montrose, both offering online shopping as well as precaucary in-store shopping with a limited number of guests at a time.
Looking for new eyewear? Smith’s Opticians is a local eyewear shop that offers a variety of different styles of frames, including men, women, and gender neutral. The buying process is super simple, just pick out a frame you like, send them your prescription and they will let you know when your order is ready!
Reserve Supply Company is another local shop that offers menswear, as well as shoes and accessories that all represent quality design and craftsmanship. The store takes its style cues from music, art, skateboarding, workwear, and early motorcycle culture.
We hope you consider supporting these wonderful local buissness!