Our little slice of Houston doesn't really have a huge number of businesses that are actually within the Woodland Heights footprint. Our boundary lines are White Oak Bayou, Studemont/Studewood, 11th/Pecore Street (with some homes off of Keyes included), and I-45. So when new businesses move in it's nice to notice and let neighbors know who's moved in.
Cariño Coffee - 3024 Houston Avenue
There’s been a shortage of coffee in the Woodland Height following the closure of Uncle Beans on Houston Avenue and Bayland. But for all you caffeine deprived javaphiles … you can now get your caffine fill at Carinos Coffee. They've opened shop in the former Uncle Beans building (following a few updates).
This past week was a soft open time for them with hours running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday except Wednesday. This Mexican inspired specialty coffee shop offers a selection of brews for you to try from Americano to Mexican Mocha, Latte to Café Con Leche as well as non-coffee drinks including Chocolate Caliente, Horchata, and seasonal tea. And for all the morning dog walkers they are dog friendly and offer puppuccinos!
If you're looking for something to eat with your favorite beverage they also offer pan dulce, a Sincronizada tortilla sandwich, and El Bolillo sandwiches. We've been told hours may extend next week so keep an eye out for updates and in the meantime stop by and welcome the new business to our community. You can find them on Instagram.
Rumor Has It - 3020 Houston Avenue
Right next door to Cariño Coffee rumor has it that Woodland Heights has a Day Spa – and it’s called Rumor Has It Day Spa. And this newcomer stepped up almost immediately to become a community sponsor for last years Lights in the Heights. Many thanks for their support.
Rumour Has It Day Spa offers a full range of services including: body therapies, soothing massages, nail packages, lash extensions and weight loss treatments. They also offer in Office Manicures and in Office Massage Chair Events for businessHealth Fares, special celebrations, or Team building events. You can find more information about Rumor Has it Day Spa on their website at https://www.rhidayspa.com/.
Cool Dog - 1606 White Oak Drive
One other opening this past summer is Cool Dog located off of White Oak in what used to be King Biscuit (for all you old timers like me who remember King Biscuit). Following renovations, the building is now home to a new barber shop, the sister shop of East End Barber. They offer a variety of services from haircuts to shaves. You can find out more about their services on their website https://www.whatacut.com/.