Best Breakfast – Montrose: Blacksmith
This skilled neighborhood coffee shop was known for its ace breakfast options for some time, and then it tapped hotshot pastry chef Christina Au to run the pastry program last year, bringing its morning specialties to nuclear levels. Ask the barista for recommendations on the stable of tip top roasts and teas, then tack on early risers like the cult favorite Vietnamese steak and eggs or the always standout biscuits — accompanied by crème fraîche and fresh jam or sliced and stuffed with melty cheddar, crumbly breakfast sausage, and an oozing fried egg. Craving something sweet? Opt for one of Au’s off-the-charts creations (because who said you couldn’t have Basque cheesecake for breakfast?).
1018 Westheimer
832-360-7470
blacksmithhouston.com
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2022.
