Brasil
(713) 528-1993
2604 Dunlavy St
Houston,
TX
77006
29.7427
-95.4022
Neighborhoods: Neartown/ Montrose, Central
What People Are Saying About Brasil
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The Scene
Contemporary art by local artisans adorns the walls, and tiny metal tables with South American Kokopelli-type creatures carved into the tops line a performance area, with larger tables to accommodate larger groups. Brasil frequently hosts musicians of all persuasions, from fusion jazz to experimental noise to ambient grooves. You might be able to catch a traveling poetry slam team or a group of local poets and writers giving a public reading.
The Food
If you get a yen for refreshments during the entertainment, Brasil boasts a wide selection of coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks and herbal teas. You can also order pizza, sandwiches or Brasil's spinach quiche, a treat to die for.
User Reviews
aroon49759
June 25, 2009
OK, I really hope that all of the idiots who wrote bad reviews never come back because I love, love, love this place and would like the lines to be shorter. THIS IS NOT A WAITERED RESTAURANT!!! This is a cafe, you order at a counter (counter service) and they deliver your food to wherever your number is (like Whataburger but not disgusting). Don't complain about the service, the ones at the counter are there to make coffee and drinks mostly so taking food orders can slow them down (so can people complaining about food they can't eat because they failed to read a description on the menu). They do amazing things with breakfast and one of my favorite items is the marscapone brushetta. If your high maintenance please go to La Strada for brunch, if you are a normal decent human being then I won't mind waiting behind you in line for good food. PS, I've been going here forever and I've never run into a dog in the building (patio yes, but they have always been well behaved).
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waxdragon76
March 15, 2009
Well, I have read a few of the reviews. I do not think I have ever even seen the owner. I have nothing bad to say about him. I have never received bad service here. This is not a place they "wait" on you. You order at the counter and sometimes get a # placard for them to know where to bring your food and/or drinks. Brasil has had some awesome music here. I mostly come here at night, often on the weekends. Seating is limited. If you plan to camp a table for 2 hours plus, please buy something. This may be the reason some people in the past felt like they were being rushed out. Where does patronage end and loitering begin? After 2 hours with no purchase. Parking is also limited. Wait. There is none. lol Plan to park on the street and even up to two blocks away. I oftentimes get the large mochachinos here. Frothy, rich, and delightful. Also, who does not love those gorgeous little Danesi Caffe cups they come served in? The desserts are a perfect pairing for a nice cup of coffee here. In the colder months they tend to have a selection of three brewed coffees readily available. If you do not have much of a sweet tooth, fear not! The pizzas are scrumptious, as well. They also have a decent wine selection. I do miss miss the days where there was a wall of beers on tap, though. In place of the wall o' beer is a much needed improvement: CLEAN (and stylish) restrooms. Well, I can only assume the men's restroom is as nice as the women's. (: What they do still have adorning the walls is local art. Enjoy the local music and art. Enjoy the patio. Enjoy the food and drink. Nothing is perfect. There may not be enough seating or parking, but the coffee and friends you bring should make up for it.
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maniaak
January 29, 2009
Maybe those that complain about the rude service should check themselves. If the service is so terrible then why is it so freakin packed ALL day EVERY day. I know about the service, know the owners, and am used to the staff....it is a downtown coffee shop and those that can't hang should go back to the Starbucks they came from. I love this place. The food is great, drinks are great, music is great. Go there during the week about 1-2pm for the best seats.
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Parking:
Expect to park a street or two into the surrounding Montrose neighborhood most nights, as Brasil has no designated parking.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Live Music
