For decades Montrose has been a neighborhood where you can come as you are and feel welcome. Now filled with museums, cafes, shops, and dives, you'll often find them shrouded in greenery or intermingled amongst residences. A great escape from the sea of concrete. We feel pride when we support our community, and inspired by the people who work tirelessly to run the places we frequent. We know parking is a nightmare, it's just something you learn to deal with. A sign of a more progressive and welcomed time, Montrose may no longer be the ubiquitous gay community it was once. This doesn't mean it's lost its charm or forgotten its roots. To take a quote from one of the neighborhood's original developers (J.W. Link) a little out of context, "Houston has to grow. Montrose [will] lead the procession."
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The hunt for the perfect coffee shop landed us at Mercantile and you can find us here working on our computers all the time. In the spirit of On the Grid we are sharing our spot, despite some hesitation. However, keep in mind that we will get cranky if our choice table is filled. After you finish your coffee and your work, ask our barista-turned-friend Jonathan for his recommendation of which beer to snag on your way out. They often host wine tastings as well, so lookout for that.
