Cricket's Creamery & Cafe
(713) 869-9450
315 W 19th St
Houston,
TX
77008
29.803
-95.4018
Neighborhoods: Central, Greater Heights
What People Are Saying About Cricket's Creamery & Cafe
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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 cappuccino drinks. The long list of beverages includes chai tea, frappes (mocha or vanilla base with a chocolate or caramel swirl, topped with whipped cream) and green tea smoothies. Cricket's offers six ice cream flavors and three daily varieties of inventive gelatos and sorbettos. The coconut and cappuccino gelatos and the raspberry and mango sorbettos are favorites. The restaurant also offers a host of fresh pastries from Whole Foods Bakehouse.
User Reviews
opinion2008
June 29, 2009
Good sandwiches! Really good gelato! Great quiche! Fizzy lemonade! Plenty of items to distract you even if you are dining alone. Someone commented they didn't find this place kid friendly but they have mini furniture... toys... come on parents... it is a cafe that people without kids also want to enjoy so be fair... it's not meant to be a playground even if it is kid friendly.
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stripleg
July 08, 2008
Cricket's is a wonderful and very kid-friendly place! I always have received a warm greeting from John, the owner, as well as the staff. The food is excellent, the price is good and I know that I'm supporting a local business when I'm there!
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houstonnew
December 27, 2007
Ice Cream and Gelato are delicious. Unfortunately, owner is rude and not sensitive to young ones. Hold themselves out as kid friendly, but a farce. Whimsical, fun atmosphere ruined by stifling attitude.
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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.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
