Not what I expected. When I heard that our friend was taking us to a restaurant called Tiny Boxwoods, my first thought was that this place must be a small hidden gem in Houston. I was mistaken because Tiny Boxwoods is actually quite large with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The restaurant was bustling with activity, and we waited about an hour in line before it was our large group's turn to order and find a table. When you are with good friends, though, the time flies by quickly cause of all the conversation and laughter. We found a table outside which was able to accommodate all of us. Unfortunately, it was not shaded. Fortunately, the weather was not too hot that day. If it had been a hot summer day, then it would have been very uncomfortable to sit where we were at because there were no fans or other cooling devices to cool folks off. Our food came out in good time. Service was efficient and professional. Wifey and I shared the following: Tiny's Summer Salad was her pick. It was kind of pricey so I figured the portion size would be large, but it was smaller than I thought. It did taste good. Salad came with grilled chicken, mixed greens, candied pecans, blue cheese, apples, pears, and apple cider vinaigrette. Lucky Burger with Sweet Potato Fries was my choice. Burger looked mouthwatering, and it tasted yummy too. The patty is ground in-house. The bun is house made. I was a fan of the burger. Wish there had been more sweet potato fries included with the meal. Lemonade was refreshing. Chocolate Chip Cookie was delicious. Make sure to purchase this when you are here. Overall, I can recommend Tiny Boxwoods for a good dining experience. It was a pleasure to eat here, and then explore their property. read more

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Fun experience while I was on this side of town. The food and service were great (maybe a little overpriced). Atmosphere is upscale laid back. There are the most precious tiny Boxwood shrubs on each table. There's a decently priced nursery in the back, where you can even pot your own plants in cute and unique pots they sell. Will def be back for the atmosphere and plants. read more

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Amazing restaurant , great ambiance and best abogado ever Worth the wait It's expensive but definitely will come back read more

Had the opportunity to have brunch with family before continuing our drive to Galveston and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We only had the option to dine outdoors. Set-up has you wait in line to place your order at the counter, they then will find you a table based on your group size. This might be different if you have a reservation ahead of time but we were walk-ins. For those of us who love a cocktail moment with our brunches, let me assure you their drinks are phenomenal. Every drink at the table was refreshing and very well done. Their lemonade was also a hit at the table. So much so we actually got a round of them to go lol. Our table started off with two charcuterie boards which had a beautiful presentation. The flatbread was such a great choice for the spread and I loved the use of dried figs. Now what makes the charcuterie boards beyond a five star experience is pairing it with their burrata. Not only was it light and refreshing but being paired with cantaloupe topped with balsamic and prosciutto. My entree itself was their signature burger and it really did hit the spot. I recommend getting their sweet potato fries! The grounds are also home to a nursery, apothecary store, and a boutique so make sure to walk around. The plants and grounds were so beautiful, you can feel like you have a piece of the restaurant at your own home. read more

This place is a treasure! If I ever had a café, I would model it after this one! The grounds are pleasing and peaceful, and the food is exceptionally good, lovely, outdoor seating. Can't say enough about Tiny Boxwoods. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The ambiance here is perfect for a brunch with cute outdoor seating! That being said, the inside is small, so be aware you might have to sit outside on the weekends when it's busy. This happened to us on a hot summer weekend day. If outside seating is expected, they really should have more fans outside. There is just one giant fan outside that isn't strong enough for the entire area. They can do better. The parking situation is not great, but you can park at Tiny's Milk and Cookies or St Luke's church if the parking lot is full, and there is a golf cart shuttle service on the weekends that will drop you off at the restaurant. I wish there were more vegetarian options and it was less pricey. For brunch I only saw the beet burger as an option. They do add pizzas on for dinner. While the beet burger was good, I don't think it was worth $18. It does come with a hefty side of fries (if that is the option you go for). read more

Walk in and order lunch from the chalkboard. You will not go wrong with your selection. The portions are plenty and the ambience is hip and upscale at the same time. Wine list has a large variety of blends. Definitely try the smoked salmon avacado toast. Servers are professionally trained and follow up frequently. Manager came by to check how everything was also. When you are finished, stroll through the local Thompson-Hanson nursery . read more

Tiny Boxwoods - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Kayla was a great server and honestly made the 45 minute plus wait time on food not so bad. She consistently checked in on us and even gave us a little history on the establishment! This was my last stop in Houston before we returned back to Boston and it was worth it. The sweet potato fries were too salty. The burger was very good and the aïoli was delicious. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Cheese burger and sweet potatoes fries - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I absolutely love Tiny's! The salmon from here is my favorite lunch. And while the food is for sure a 10/10 the ambiance of this place is completely unmatched. It really feels like you're at a luxurious get away in Europe. There's a garden that adds to the tranquility and you can buy the cutest plants there too. The staff is very professional and the service is top notch. I honestly wanted to keep this place a secret because it's already gaining so much attention but I had to give credit where it's due. If you were thinking about it just go you will absolutely not regret spending an afternoon here. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Bread Plate - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Below is basically my review for Tiny's No. 5 in West U, but Tiny Boxwoods is almost the same as Tiny's No. 5--my feelings about the two restaurants are almost the same! Tiny Boxwoods is hands-down one of my favorite brunch spots in Houston. After countless visits, I can attest that it is a very good, though note it's pricey. It is a darling restaurant, and the food is just delicious--from breakfast entrees to pastries, they have it down. The restaurant us upscale and really cute--I felt like I was at a garden party. For brunch, my go-to entree is the mother's breakfast, which comes with eggs, mini biscuits, and bacon with jam. I've tried almost all of the pastries, and they're all amazing--the cinnamon rolls are delightful, and you MUST order a chocolate chip cookies. The chocolate chip cookies are seriously some of the best cookies in town. If you just want to grab a coffee and a pastry and don't want to sit down, you can grab them at the window at Tiny's Milk & Cookies just a couple of blocks away. Like I said above, the restaurant is pricey, to the point that they don't put prices on the chalkboard menu at brunch. But...it's still my favorite brunch spot. read more

Food was fresh. Everything we had tasted great! Ambiance is gorgeous, great for a date night. But I really suggest guests be allowed to make reservations. Waiting outside in the heat for hours is no fun and makes everything else just not worth it. read more

Nice cookies but hated the wait. I didn't anticipate there being a wait or there not being a store front that you could walk into. Unfortunately I was tasked with standing outside on the cold and waiting for the was highly raved cookies. I was glad that I did wait and got to experience these cookies. They were pretty good, but prob won't wait for them again any time soon. read more

Tiny Boxwoods is a swanky hidden gem in the River Oaks area. Imagine having brunch in a decadent garden That's what this place is. I eat here every week and I love it The waitstaff is very attentive and swift. Ask for Will when you come in. read more

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We have been going there often and on since it was started years ago and it's continue to have the same consistency of a good food. Highly recommended and it is such a cute place to just sit and have wine and look at the nurseries beautiful plants. read more

Bring back the sourdough and drop the wheat! still a great spot with a great ambiance. Just avoid the sandwiches with wheat bread. read more

Great ambiance Ideal for dates, partys or casual lunch! Food menu is limited but everything is very tasty read more

This is a clean, classy, trendy restaurant with the best vibes. I have wanted to try their brunch after I was impressed by Tiny's Milk & Cookies. First of all, the outdoor seating area is so tranquil. The seats are out of the sun and many tables are close to plenty of greenery. Additionally, the restaurant is well-lit, tastefully decorated, and the furniture is high quality. No wobbly tables here! The staff are polite and well-dressed. I ordered the avocado toast on organic sourdough, topped with fried egg, cold-smoked salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, lime, salt, red pepper, and honey. Plating overall was excellent but not perfect (they could have cleaned up some of the edges a little bit). The plate was also a bit too large for the toast. Additionally it was a bit difficult to cut into the toast with the knife given. On a better note, the toast was thick and not soggy. There was a generous portion of avocado and salmon. Egg was cooked perfectly. However, I think there was too much salmon. Don't get me wrong - the salmon was good. But it should not be overpowering or distract from the essence of the dish. I'm also not sure if the sourness from sun-dried tomatoes goes well with avocado toast. I also ordered a croissant with house made jam. The jam was absolutely wonderful. The croissant was also good. Overall, this was a nice place to try but definitely on the pricey side. I'll definitely keep going to their Milk & Cookies locations, but can see myself stopping by Tiny Boxwoods infrequently. They have some interesting desserts that I may want to try (goat cheesecake?!). read more

Tiny Boxwoods - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love love love the vibes and atmosphere at this place. I cant think of a better restaurant to spend a beautiful Texas spring day at! They offer both outdoor and indoor seating but the outside is so pretty I can't imagine wanting to sit inside! I came here on a Sunday for brunch at around 12pm. The line was pretty long but the weather was so nice we decided to wait. We were also able to order drinks while waiting in line. The line just seems to move faster when you have cocktail in hand LOL. You stand in line to order and are given a number which you take to a table of your choosing and they bring the food out to you. I ordered the turkey avocado club sandwich with fries. The sandwich was pretty good and HUGE so I ended up taking some of it home. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food but we did find it overpriced for the quality. The best part of this experience was the Paloma Fresca. One of the most delicious cocktails I've ever had! And so pretty too! The bartenders here really know what they are doing! I would most likely come back here just for the atmosphere + the drinks. read more

Went here for Saturday brunch and loved it. I recommend putting your name down and grabbing a sweet treat at Tinys Milk and Cookies while you wait. It is such a fun spot to bring visitors. The brunch menu was fabulous, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was amazing. I definitely recommend it. read more

Pretty popular brunch spot with the local patrons in the area. There are definitely people who dress up but you can wear casual, but neat clothes and it'll be fine. Order at the front as soon as you walk in, then find a spot indoors or out (depending on weather) to wait for the food to be brought to you. Menu options are slightly limited, in my opinion. The avocado toast and the burrata dishes sounded amazing and looked aesthetically pleasing, but I wanted a hearty meal and ordered the Mother's Breakfast. D ordered the Southside. It took a little while for the food to come out but it was okay since I had a pot of mint tea which...wasn't the best in my opinion and rather lukewarm! The pot of tea was already sweetened with stevia, which was another minus since I don't like additives to my tea at all. Food on the other hand was quite nice! The sausage was on the sweeter side (maybe maple?) and had bits of sage and other herbs which tasted nice. Did not taste the white cheddar in my grits however, I liked that it was less salted to contrast with my fluffy eggs and sausage. Biscuit and jam were also wonderful! But my boogie ass wished there was clotted cream instead of whipped honey butter - to match the ambiance of such a pretty establishment. D enjoyed his Southside. I had a bite and didn't think it was very noteworthy or different. I think their tomatillo salsa could add more of a kick and could be more generous about the amount they add on. Portion sizes of dishes was spot on, or slightly on the plentiful side - which was nice. Prices are what you'd expect for this trendy and popular spot. We roamed the gardenside since I wanted to find orchids *not a very popular plant in late March/early April. They do have a wide variety of green and blooming plants that look very healthy and lush but price points are higher. D told me some folks book the entire venue for wedding receptions, which I could imagine would be just gorgeous and perfect for a smaller event! Overall, I would say if you want to have a casual get-together with friends or a nice first date brunch, this place would impress! And you can get Tiny's chocolate chip cookies next door for dessert! I am obsessed with their cookies.. read more

Small little gems hidden in River Oaks community. Crab cakes here is amazing and I am very particular about my crab cakes. The bread is fresh and homemade. I love that you can shop while waiting for your table. What a cute area to hang out. Definitely coming back to try other dishes. read more

Great place for a girlfriend lunch! Food is always good as d reasonably priced. A go-to place!

This place is a dream! The atmosphere with the garden is just so nice and beautiful. It's feels so fancy and fun! The food is above average, but it is the atmosphere that elevates this place. I highly recommend you visit! Plus, you HAVE to try their cookies read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Mothers Breakfast - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love the restaurant itself. I love the white brick inside and the patio is lovely. The black and blue was perfect but wasn't a big fan of the chicken. Everything else was perfect. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - The black and blue was great - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The menu is very limited. If you are looking for pancakes, waffles or French toast look elsewhere because they don't offer that. I ordered the traditional breakfast (eggs, grits, biscuits and bacon) while my husband ordered a chicken salad due to the limited options. Also, if you don't eat pork like myself then just know they don't have any other meat options such as turkey bacon etc. I ordered a blood orange mimosa which was okay. The ambiance and service was exceptional. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Blood Orange Mimosa - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pros : Clean spacious area Various types of seating Order before grabbing a table Clean restrooms Garden area Beautiful scenery Well prepared food Cons: None read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Menu - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I use to love this place years ago. So I try to give it a chance again. Still super busy and hard to find parking cause it's tiny. There is a golf cart that makes rounds to take you to your car. Before it was a line to order and you seat yourself. Now there is a host stand. Told me it's 45 mins wait. And 2 table ahead of me. There are 4 tables empty after 30 mins. Yet we were not seated and others were. I was annoyed. We were later seated soon inside. The menu didn't state what is not served during what time. So disappointed in the limited selections. The sweet potato fries are make like waffle fries. I prefer the regular French fries style. Crab cakes are small but it is more crab than filling. Definitely not worth 45 mins to an hour wait. Not to self. read more

Such a cute establishment. It's perfect for a weekend breakfast/brunch. They offer indoor and outdoor seating which I like. The menu has a little bit of something for everyone. It's an order at the counter place, so make sure to browse the menu as you wait in line. After dining, take a stroll through the nursery and check out the beautiful plants. There's also a bar and a small boutique on-site as well. It's a bit pricey, but I think it's worth the splurge for the experience and/or special occasion. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Crab cakes were great and possibly the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had. The salad was a little overdressed. read more

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The atmosphere and chocolate chip cookies are the big draw versus the food in my opinion. The service has improved over the years and I appreciate that the turnover is low in staff. It's a must for out of towners. read more

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Okay wow, this place is wonderful but SOOO CROWDED. They need to open up a bigger location to accommodate the crowd especially during weekend brunch hours. Went here on a Saturday around 11 for a friends birthday and the line was out the door the entire time. Very difficult to get a table and took a while to get through the line. That being said the wait was worth it. I got a drip coffee with the avocado toast and a side salad, while expensive (22$ for avocado toast?!) it was very good, a big portion, and filling! The toast stayed so crispy and had a decent amount of avocado and smoked salmon on top. The fried egg was cooked to perfection. Coffee was also tasty. Would like to go back and try other items but not during the weekends. Also wouldn't be a routine go to with the price but it is a nice spot if you're looking to splurge. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Avocado and Egg - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Last minute decision. Unfortunately no time to make a reservation- wish I would have. No one's fault but I will in the future. Was not happy with where we were seated. Again, I should have reserved. But otherwise, service and food were both very good. Looking forward to our next visit (with reservations). read more

The vibe and aesthetic is green, floral and vibrant. It's perfect for lunch. It's cute for pictures. Going here in the summer is perfect with family and friends or events such as Mother's Day, catching up with old friends or visiting. Many spots that you can take it at. There's a flower shop connected to the restaurant where you can look at plants and flowers. The parking is quite small. If you can't find parking, it's easy to park at Milk and Cookies then walk to Tiny boxwood. It's barely a 2 minute walk. The service is quick and helpful. I'd recommend the lucky burger with sweet potato fries. I always go with that! I liked the Salmon Provençal salad but the summer salad was ok. If you're looking for a healthy options I'd go for the summer salad. At the end, I always have room for dessert and walking to Tiny milk and cookies is like a reward after brunch/dinner. read more

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I visited Tiny Boxwoods for brunch on a Saturday. Their COVID precautions were good. There's a ton of out door seating, and when waiting for the counter they have numbered spots to wait at around the little green (because you will have to wait). It does get a little confusing, once you reach the front door and the numbers stop, what you're supposed to do and we had to ask if we sat ourselves (spoiler alert, you don't). You order at the counter and then are shown a table. I will say the social distancing breaks down once you're in the door. We ordered the meat and cheese board, the salmon salad and cookies. The meat and cheese board definitely was stacked on the bread side, it would have been cool to have a bit more cheese. But I loved the nuts, and the mustard cheese spread they smear on the wooden plank. $22 is a little high, but I would order again. The salad was also $22, which I think is a BIT ridiculous. It's just a bowl of greens, with a piece of salmon. They put a thick piece of bread on the side with a hunk of goat cheese and a lemon wedge. The salmon was cooked very well, but there wasn't a single other thing on the plate, not even sure if there was dressing. $16-$17 would have been much more reasonable for what you got. And the cookies were, as everyone said, delightful. This was my biggest issue here. Because you place your order at the counter, you don't have a server. Everyone there is just food running. And when EVERYONE owns your table, NO ONE owns your table. We wanted a second round of cocktails and had no idea if we were supposed to get back in line, or flag someone down. We had to ask three times for more water. We had ordered cookies, and never got them and had to again ask three different people. No one ever checked in on our meal after the food was dropped off. For such a bougie place, with those prices, you expect to be waited on and have a good experience. That was definitely lacking. It's a cool concept, sharing space with the nursery. And you will be surrounded by some of Houston's chicest brunchers with a vibe reminiscent of the Hamptons in New York. All in all, I would return again! read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Cheese board and salmon salad - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friend and I went to check out this place for brunch. My friend is an event coordinator and she's been looking for new places as venues. We entered through the wrong side as one dude sold flowers, plants, and Christmas trees. The area was beautiful and we got lost looking around. The plant shop was connected to the venue, so we were able to check in and wait in line. There was social distancing and the wait wasn't actually long. I would say we waited tops 20 mins, which I think is great for Saturday brunch. Once we got in, we ordered our food and drinks then waited to be seated outside (again not a long wait). Also, there was plenty of seats inside. Once our food arrived I inhaled the biscuit. The biscuit was delicious!!! My friend had a turkey sandwich with avocado I believe she sweet potato fries (the fries were nice and crispy) just like I like them. We will definitely come back! Also, the place wasn't crowded and everyone, including servers, had their masks and took extra precautions. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Mother's Breakfast! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love coming here for a brunch treat! Such a great ambiance and lots of greenery. This is my favorite place to get a croissant in Houston...just look at that flakiness . All of the pastries and breakfast items we got were amazing. The best part about this place(besides the wood fire oven and fresh breads) is the post-meal walk through the plant nursery. This place is a serotonin factory for sure! I've still yet to try to pizzas, but I have lots of faith that they will be amazing. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Croissant - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First time going there I was amazed how pretty it was, but also the food was definitely amazing. Secondly, I didn't like the process of the seating they had open seating available and we still had to wait an extra hour. I was told I didn't have to make reservations at that time I was definitely seven months pregnant, but yeah read more

Love everything here from the food the wine and the ambience. The staff is great too.

This well-hidden secret is completely unassuming from the outside, but once you enter, Tiny Boxwoods is where secret garden meets a nice brunch spot. At peak rush times on weekend mornings, the line can get as long as 15-20 minutes, but there's adequate seating when you consider the outdoor section. Pricing is about par for most aesthetic brunch places, which is "not necessarily high value". Food options are mid-high end American style. Service was good; Unfortunately they let my friend's order slip for over 30 minutes, but they comped the meal, so I definitely appreciated that they were willing to do us right. TLDR; Take weather into mind at this heavily outdoor brunch spot; Otherwise, it's a competitive brunch spot in town with good location, vibe, and decent pricing. read more

Tiny Boxwoods - Turkey and Avocado Club Sandwich w/ tortilla soup - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

the cutestttttt brunch spot. plenty outdoor seating and enough inside as well. you order inside, grab a number and they bring your food out to you - no true table service. plus and minus - tons of workers running food but no one really stops to ask you if you need anything so you constantly have to wave them down if you need a togo box or some salt and pepper shakers we ordered a turkey avocado club sandwich and salmon avocado toast and 2 drinks - came out to be $80 before tip. on the other side of the restaurant is their garden area with the most adorable plants and succulents that's available for purchase the portions are generous!!! the food is fresh. this place is very dog friendly! I can't wait to go back read more