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Brasil Cafe

Long-running Montrose corner cafe with a covered patio, mural-painted exterior, and a regulars-and-laptops vibe. One of the most-photographed cafe exteriors in the neighborhood.

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Brasil Cafe
Photo: Akil Head
Creator notes

What works here

Morning patio shots catch shadow lines from the trellis — beautiful for portraits. The east-facing exterior mural reads best mid-morning. Buy something before camping for a long shoot.

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Plan the shoot

Best time

Mid-morning patio; late afternoon for the mural

Lighting

Trellis dapples patio light; east mural gets direct morning sun.

Crowd

Moderate; high at brunch and after work

Parking

Tight on-site lot; street parking on Dunlavy

Noise

Moderate — patio chatter

Permit

No permit required.

Location

On the map

2604 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX 77006
Community

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