July 9, 2026
Black Brunch in Houston: 10 Spots & Day Parties to Know (2026)
A guide to Black-owned brunch across Third Ward, Midtown, the Museum District, EaDo, and Downtown Houston.
By Ayana Baldwin, Gulf & South Correspondent
Houston's Black brunch scene runs from Midtown's breakfast institutions to Third Ward's heritage lounges, with sit-down Southern kitchens in the Museum District and day parties Downtown and in EaDo. This isn't a ranked "best" list — it's a guide to spots and recurring series worth knowing. Here are 10 to start with.
The Breakfast Klub — Midtown
Marcus Davis's legendary Black-owned Midtown breakfast and brunch spot at 3711 Travis St. The menu is built around Houston staples like wings & waffles and katfish & grits.
Lucille's — Museum District
Black-owned by Chris Williams, a descendant of Lucille B. Smith, at 5512 La Branch St. Expect Southern-heritage brunch with a DJ and mimosas.
Peachez HTX — Third Ward
Black-owned upscale Southern brunch from Chef Carlitta Peachez Whitley at 2533 Southmore Blvd. Look for dishes like lobster and grits.
Kulture — Downtown
Chef Marcus Davis's Downtown restaurant at 701 Avenida de las Americas, exploring African diaspora cuisine. Sunday brunch runs 11:30am–3pm.
Rado MKT — Third Ward
A Black-owned Third Ward brunch hub at 2736 Virginia St, open Friday through Sunday, 11am–3pm. It's a cultural anchor in the heritage neighborhood.
Grooves of Houston — Midtown
Black-owned all-you-can-eat brunch buffet at 2300 Pierce St, with red velvet waffles and catfish. The "Sing Along Sunday" runs with MC Keezy Twohundo and DJ Devo.
Chapman & Kirby — EaDo
Upscale 25+ Sunday brunch and day party ("Chapman Sundays") at 2118 Lamar St in EaDo. Rotating DJs and a soul kitchen menu.
Mo' Brunch and Brews — Third Ward
Black-owned vegan brunch in Third Ward, with community-oriented Sunday programming.
Stuff'd Wings — Midtown
Black-owned and couple-run, this Midtown spot serves stuffed wings and waffles at an affordable, easygoing scene.
House of Blues — Downtown
Downtown's "Gospel Brunch LIVE!" at 1204 Caroline St pairs a live gospel choir with an all-you-can-eat Southern buffet.
That's a starting map, not the whole territory — Houston's Black brunch scene is bigger than any ten spots, and it shifts weekend to weekend. Use this to find your regular, then keep exploring.
Browse every Black brunch in Houston on the Houston brunch page — and if you host one, list it free.