Looking for a perfect cup of coffee near M5250? Visit House of Coffee Beans, a local coffee roaster that specializes in one unique brew each day. While you won’t find the large selection that you would at the grocery store, each trip to House of Coffee Beans means that you’ll discover a premium, complex batch of coffee that you might not normally try. In addition to the batch of the day, you’ll find specialty holiday blends and cold brew coffees that are just as delicious.

If you’re looking for coffee on the spot, the friendly employees will happily prepare individual cups of each daily brew so that you can taste them before buying a whole bag. With an attractive retail area displaying the daily coffee batches as well as mugs, brewing systems and other coffee accessories, House of Coffee Beans is a great place to pick up coffee for home or a gift for a java-loving friend.

House of Coffee Beans
2348 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 524-0057
www.houseofcoffeebeans.com

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Looking for a true taste of Texas to add to your weekend agenda? Plan a night out to Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon, an authentic country dance bar not far from M5250.

There are line dancing lessons on certain nights of the week so that newbies can brush up on their skills before the weekend, while on Saturday nights, you’ll always find a DJ playing classic country tunes to a large crowd of dancers. If country music isn’t your thing, Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon also offers Latin dancing on select evenings, and there’s karaoke in the separate Esquire Room. You may even want to try your luck with a bingo game on weeknights.

Drinks are easy on the wallet, and there’s a small menu of American foods to give you ample fuel for dancing. You may even enjoy having your meal outside on the sunny patio on a warm Houston evening.

Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon
11410 Hempstead Highway
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 677-0828
www.neonbootsclub.com

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Fresh & Best Donuts is a Houston institution that locals love, and it’s truly a must-try for doughnut fans in the area. With a wide selection of traditional styles made fresh every morning, you’re sure to find exactly the kind of doughnut that you love.

Stop in for a classic glazed, chocolate, or vanilla, or even try a few different styles in the form of miniature doughnut holes. Fresh & Best Donuts is also famous for its giant doughnuts, which are twice the size of normal doughnuts. If you’re craving something more savory, you’ll also find sausage and cheese-stuffed kolaches, ham croissant sandwiches, and boudins just like the ones in New Orleans. Add a strong coffee or a frothy cappuccino to your order and you’ll have a delicious breakfast at a low price!

Fresh & Best Donuts is open 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

Fresh & Best Donuts
5214 Bellaire Boulevard
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 592-0301
www.yelp.com/biz/fresh-and-best-donuts-bellaire

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