Oct 5, 2023 - Food and Drink

Cafe Leonelli offers up a sweet treat

Bob Gee

Photo of a lemon tart. — Essentially a work of art. Photo: Bob Gee/Axios

On a recent visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, we stopped for lunch at the museum's light-filled Cafe Leonelli, the perfect place to refuel and ponder the art you've just seen.

Details: We ordered salads, which are made right in front of you as you go through the line.

I was also tempted by the focaccia pizzas.

Our experience: The highlight of our lunch was the lemon curd tart.

It was a classic tart: thick, buttery crust and soft, rich filling, topped with meringue. As much as we wanted to, it was hard to savor.
Other options we eyed for next time: eclairs and a chocolate brownie.

Cost: The tart is $7.

If you go: 5500 Main St.

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