Koffeteria

Rare occasions that I'm in EaDo in the morning.... 

Decided to stop in Koffeteria for some yummy goodness.

Wow, look at all the offerings.

Got the Yuzu Palmer, one of the yummiest drink in a long time.  Love their to go cup that's environmentally friendly. 

Got the Chinese sausage and chive scone.  Nice and salty.  Definitely ask the staff to warm it up for you. 

French Onion Danish - the middle does taste very true to the French Onion soup, it's pretty amazing.

I got a lovely cake - forgot the name - but it is not too sweet and the top is a little custard, so it balance things out with the fruit very nicely. 

Just throwing in a pic for funsies - right next door is Truckyard, this is just cool to see unclose.

Koffeteria

1110 Hutchins 

Ste 102

Houston, TX 77003

https://www.koffeteria.com/

 

The Sunflower Cafe

By recommendation, we went down to the Sunflower Cafe for brunch.

We caught the tail end of brunch really, but it was crowded for families coming here for breakfast. 

We got the Bread Pudding French Toast topped with fresh fruit.  Definitely the table's favorite.

Challah French Toast, which was a tad dryer than the Bread Pudding one. 

This is the Barbacoa Omelete, 3 eggs with brisket inside.  YUM!

Slice of Spinach Quiche with a side of fruit, that is also a crowd favorite. 

On the other side of the shop, is their bakery.  Talk about pies galore.  The one that stands out the most here is the Pecan Chocolate pie, which is a slice of Pecan pie dipped in chocolate very unique.

They also have regular meringue and chocolate meringue too, puffs and individual size pies.

Or breakfast pastries.  P.s. their Banana loaf was great. 

All in all, it's a cute mom & pop type diner/breakfast joint.  It's very homey and you can tell they are not pretentious about their food despite how successful at this business. 

We were super lucky, when we pulled up someone was leaving and got an excellent parking spot.  They do have a few parking at the front of the shop, a small lot next to the building, but you can do street parking.  Should you do that, please pay attention to the signs. 

The Sunflower Cafe

512 14th street

Galveston, TX 77550

409-763-5500

https://thesunflowerbakeryandcafe.com/

 

Three Brothers Bakery

Ran into Three Brothers Bakery the other day. 

I actually haven't been inside for some time.  But figured might as well peek around. 

Here's the blueberry hamantschen -  I think the filling is more gelatin-like.

This side of the triangle kinda fell open, but lucky for us to see that's inside.  This is the raspberry one, and I like this the most. 

This is their apricot one, which I also like alot.  You can really taste the filling.   My only complaint is that the cookie is very hard on the outside.  Was hoping it'd be more like a butter cookie texture, but then again...

... after reading into Hamantaschen; it contains alot of symbolisms in Jewish faith.  Also traditionally, it's the Poppy Seed cookies that are given to bribe the King.  This is also made popular during Middle Ages in Germany.  From what I understand, the triangle hats are hard to make and not become a jam volcano.   

Three Brothers Bakery

4036 S. Braeswood Blvd.

Houston, TX 77025

713-666-2253

https://3brothersbakery.com/

 

Artisana

I'm so proud of myself to have found a legit hole in the wall. 

This little shop on Piedmont, it's not my usual stomping ground, but it's a pleasant find.

This little baked shop has croissant, kouign amann...

...Cinnamon Rolls, Pain aux Raisins...

... tarts and more croissants.

They also have loaf breads too.

Baguettes, organic loaves...etc.

I got a spinach, feta, tomoto tart.  It was really delicious and surprising as well.  Also got an Americano to have a well balanced breakfast.

Ahh my fav. pain aux raisins - growing up having it and not understand how hard it is to hunt for them now.  So whenever I get a chance, I grab one.  This one is actually pretty big, but delicious just the same.

The shop is small and in a small strip center. Plenty of parking but literally where you see the counter, it only take 2 people and the line become out the door.  That line however is non-stop, people grabbing breakfast or a loaf, the stream is steady. 

Artisana Bread

965 Piedmont Dr

#800

Houston, TX 77018

832-940-2129

https://www.artisanabread.com/