(713) 869-9450
315 W 19th St
(Rutland Street)
Houston,
TX
77008
29.803
-95.4018
Neighborhoods: Greater Heights, Central
Hours:
Mon-Sat 8pm-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Price:
$
Last updated 12.21.09
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Hidden Find
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Cricket's Creamery & Cafe
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – This homegrown deli-cum-coffeehouse and ice creamery perfectly complements the vintage shops and quirky vibe of 19th Street. Vivid yellow diner tables, bold red deco chairs and bright green walls add to the vibrant atmosphere. – – The Food – Homemade vegetarian soups are knockouts, served daily with a choice of multigrain-five-seed or rosemary-sourdough bread and a topping of either shredded Parmesan cheese or sour cream. Mushroom-tomato-barley, split pea and vegetarian chili are popular. Cuvee Coffee's espresso blend forms the base for superb lattes and…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Cricket's offers a range of birthday party packages including self-service sundaes, T-shirts and other goodies for groups of up to 20 revelers.
- Where to Sit:
- For optimum people watching, take an overstuffed seat in the storefront's former display window.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| dessert | 75.0% positive |
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| drinks | 75.0% positive |
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| food quality | 72.22000122070312% positive |
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| menu variety | 0.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 90.0% positive |
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| value | 75.0% positive |
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Fresh flowers, charming eatery!
by rubylin11
I moved to Houston a year ago this month from Seattle, and I am ashamed to say, I had never visited the Heights. I was impressed with the historical architecture, the number of quirky recycled-items stores and the quality of this neighborhood's food. Being a vegetarian, I was particulary delighted to find Cricket's on 19th St. I tried the Shepherd's pie and it was out of this world! My friend had a salad and sandwich which she enjoyed tremendously. The freshness of produce in this place is outstanding. The gelatos.... another chapter. We left feeling that we had been back home for an hour: children-size furniture to accomodate the little ones, art on the walls and whimsical flower arrangements on each table! I can't remember the last time I had the pleasure to see freshly cut flowers in a restaurant. What a difference a flower makes! Thank you, Crickets, for providing a healthy, entertaining and nutricious alternative in this fast-paced city!
Tasty food, so-so service
by foodiechick82
I wanted to show my friend the eclectic, unique shops of Houston while she was in town, so we down to 19th street and stopped at Cricket's for lunch. Having never been here before, my friend did not know where the drinks were, what the sandwiches came with, etc. When she asked the cashier, the young lady responded with a short, unfriendly attitude. She seemed inconvenienced. The grilled sandwiches were tasty, the soups were too sweet for my taste. When I went back to ask for a to-go container, the same cashier was a bit more friendly. Bad morning maybe? It was so disappointing to have my friend treated so rudely. Next time I'll try the sandwich shop a few doors down.
Eclectic neighborhood café puts a tasty spin on Vegan option
by KitchenInc , Citysearch Contributor
When a stroll down 19th St. beckons, Cricket's welcomes passersby of all ages and walks of life in for a scoop of gelato, coffee or vegan dish. Ever carnivorous, I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed their Vegan Shepherd's Pie!
Seating is varied from diner booths to comfortable chairs tucked away in the corner for studying. A designated kid-free zone in the window provides refuge for those on laptops.
Prices are reasonable for such a prime location and no matter how busy they get on a Height's First Saturday, service is always friendly and you will never feel rushed.
Try the Vegan fair or simply sit back and people watch with a scoop of gelato.
- Pros: Gelato, Vegan fare
Quirky Gelato and Coffee Parlour
by AnaTHouston , Citysearch Contributor
This is the perfect place to start your shopping spree and end your shopping spree in the Heights. I feel good about spending my money at this family establishment, probably because the funk art makes me feel young.
My favorite dessert coffee is the mocha latte. It's better than Starbuck's because it tastes like your mom made it. The regular latte is good too.
They serve the best artisian gelato by Trentino. Their vendor makes flavors in small batches. Lemon with Biscotti is a refreshing dessert favorite. Check out these other flavors that their vendor makes--
Amaretto
Banana
Butter Pecan
Buttermilk
Caramel
Caramel Pop Corn
CheeseCake
Cherry
Cherry Amaretto
Chili Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate Rocher
Chocolate with Almonds
Chocolate with Chocolate Chips
Cinnamon
Cinnamon Chocolate
Cinnamon Vanilla
Coconut
Cookies & Cream
Cream Cheese
Cream with Walnuts
Dulce de Leche
Eggnog
Eggnog with Almonds
Espresso
Espresso with Kahlua
Ginger
Green Tea
Irish Cream Liqueur
Lavender
Lemon
Lemon Pistachio
Lemon with Biscotti
Mango
Mascarpone
Mascarpone Persimmon and Walnut
Mint
Mint Chocolate Chip
Nutella
Piña Colada
Pistachio
Pumpkin (Seasonal Flavor)
Pumpkin with Cardamom
Rocky Road
Semi Dark Chocolate
Soy Gelato (Lactose and Sugar Free)
Spumoni
Star Anise
Stracciatella
Strawberry
Strawberry Lavender
Sweet Corn
Tiramisu
Vanilla Bean
White Chocolate
Wild Texas Honey
Yogurt
Zupa Inglesa
I see small families, scooter peeps, students, yuppies, and artists hang here. The owner, John, is very polished (looks like actor Kirk Douglas a little) and delivers great customer service.
I like the funny toys they sell from monkey puppets to chirping birds. The patio is kind of rickety, but it's colorful.
The place is also dog friendly and has water bowls.
- Pros: Local, family-owned, colorful
- Cons: Only one location
Great Cafe, Great Staff but......
by CarMcMillan
Everything about this cafe is superb.
Unfortunately, the owner has a soft spot for this homeless mentally disturbed man who has been there everytime I've dropped in. He sits among the children and drinks free coffee and talks to himself. He goes to the bathroom and will hang out in the back around the ladies restroom far too long. Everybody says that he's harmless but I have seen bothering customers and rambling angrily.
He smells terribly and stares at you. God bless him but when I go to a pricey cafe for a meal and good coffee I expect better than this. This Charlie Manson character is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
- Pros: Excellent Veggie food, coffee, pastries
- Cons: Homeless mentally disturbed man lives there
The Details on Cricket's Creamery & Cafe
Place Categories:
- great place
- really friendly staff
- great saturday gelato
- rude owner
- great customer service
- fantastic food
- friendly place kid
- favorite dessert coffee
- full ice cream
- like funny toys
- equally as tasty salads
- love nostalgic art
- great pumpkin latte
- great lunch destination
- refreshing dessert favorite
- cozy atmosphere
- love trinkets
- just love small cafe
- full dog water dish
- pricey cafe
- warm greeting
- scrumptious meals
- tasty avocado sandwiches
- favorite lemon
- good regular latte

