Mfa Cafe - Houston

Exceptional Menu with something for everyone. Healthy and vegetarian options, as well as some wonderful Sweets. read more Exceptional Menu with something for everyone. Healthy and vegetarian options, as well as some wonderful Sweets.

I frequently enjoy my visits to museum cafes, and this one was no different. Still a bit full from breakfast at Empire Cafe, I wasn't extremely hungry but neede... read more I frequently enjoy my visits to museum cafes, and this one was no different. Still a bit full from breakfast at Empire Cafe, I wasn't extremely hungry but needed a break from the vast new contemporary art wing. A margherita focaccia caught my attention and turned out to be the ideal choice. It came topped with a dollop of creamy cheese and vibrant roasted tomatoes. Soft and warm, it paired wonderfully with a San Pellegrino Limonata. It's definitely the kind of dish I'd love to eat regularly if I had the chance.

I've been to the MFA before, but never really ate at the cafe. So I decided, why not try it out! First impression: This Cafè is really nice and pretty. There's... read more I've been to the MFA before, but never really ate at the cafe. So I decided, why not try it out! First impression: This Cafè is really nice and pretty. There's a lot of movement, and it's plenty packed (especially on Thursdays). The servers are really nice, and I dare say, they have a really good looking service team! Service: They were nice and friendly, no complaints. Food: So here's the real reason I gave it 3 stars. I usually don't give bad reviews, but the spaghetti really didn't do it for me. It was really small for what you pay (10.50 for what's pictured). Also, once you bite into the spaghetti you're kind of left wondering if you're on a prank show. There was absolutely no taste to it. I added a ton of pepper and salt just to add any kind of taste to this bland pasta/meatballs. I'm sorry, but yeah. There might be better foods here, but from first impressions, I'm gonna have to say it's a no go for me.

The old café is no longer open. The only food options are located in a separate building. read more The old café is no longer open. The only food options are located in a separate building.

Y'all. The food here is exceptional. Not just for a museum but for a Houstonian restaurant. Really it is very good quality food. They have great coffee. If you... read more Y'all. The food here is exceptional. Not just for a museum but for a Houstonian restaurant. Really it is very good quality food. They have great coffee. If you are Italian, you can safely order an espresso here (ask for 1 shot though). I come here to eat and have a glass of wine even when I'm not visiting the museum exhibitions. Exceptional restaurant. I would take visitors to Houston here.