Vol. I · Tomball, Texas ✦ Est. 1907
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The Definitive Guide
Spotlight
Featured Businesses
A few of the establishments that define Old Town Tomball.
403 Eats Food Truck Park
A lively outdoor food truck park and music venue at the east end of Old Town, featuring rotating food trucks, craft drinks (beer, wine, margaritas), and live music in a fun open-air setting.
A curated vintage marketplace on Market Street filled with antiques, collectibles, clothing, jewelry, and unique finds from multiple dealers under one roof.
A sweet and savory paradise on Market Street featuring dozens of gourmet popcorn flavors, candies, and confections. A fun stop for gifts, treats, and movie-night essentials.
Graze
An upscale mom-and-pop restaurant in a beautifully renovated historic home. Creative American comfort food, a well-stocked bar, and exciting brunch, lunch, and dinner menus — one of Old Town's most acclaimed dining destinations.
Honor Society Coffee Co.
A specialty coffee roastery and café on Houston Street offering carefully sourced single-origin coffees, espresso drinks, and a cozy space to work or catch up with friends.
Joe's Barber Shop
The oldest continuous barbershop in Tomball, established in 1946. A full-service Old Town institution with four barbers offering flattops, fades, shaves, beard trims, hard parts, and kids cuts. Walk-ins welcome.
Re:Bar Cafe & Juicestillery
A 5-star award-winning gluten-free café at The Renewal Center serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Known for sweet and savory waffles, smoothie bowls, a full coffee bar, sandwiches, and their own line of cold-pressed juices and wellness shots made in-house.
Tomball Art Market
A free outdoor market showcasing local artists and crafters every Saturday at 405 Commerce Street. Browse handmade art, crafts, soaps, candles, and more between Oak and Pine Street in the heart of Old Town Tomball. Vendors sign up through Cloud Chief & Co.
Wholly Crepe Russian Bistro
Authentic Russian crepes and comforting homestyle cuisine from Chef Mila Hendrix, a Siberian native who opened this beloved Old Town spot in 2015. Specialties include made-to-order crepes in dozens of varieties, Stroganoff, Borscht, Stuffed Peppers, and Cabbage Rolls.
What's New
Just Opened in Old Town
The newest arrivals in Old Town Tomball — and 4 more coming soon.
Pearl Provision Co.
A boutique in the heart of Old Town Tomball offering jewelry, accessories, and curated gifts. Pearl Provision Co. opened its Commerce Street storefront in July 2026 after outgrowing its market booth.
Mahjong Rodeo
A mahjong gaming and social space at 210 W Main St in Old Town Tomball, open since July 1, 2026. Mahjong Rodeo welcomes total beginners and seasoned players alike with Mahjong 101 classes for first-timers, Mahjong 102 for players ready to level up, themed Premium Open Plays with experienced players, and the Long Draw League. Free open play is available every day during regular store hours — they supply everything; players just bring their NMJL card.
The Bluebonnet Wine Bar
A cozy wine bar in a beautifully renovated cottage off Main Street, dedicated to promoting Texas-made wines and beers. Enjoy flights, by-the-glass, or by-the-bottle pours from a rotating selection of Hill Country and Texas wineries, plus complimentary charcuterie bites on weekends and mimosa flights on Sundays.
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News & Updates
From the News
Stories, events, and news from Old Town Tomball.
A Season of Openings
A bookstore, a pizza joint, a dive bar, a candle maker, an art gallery — in a single spring, Old Town Tomball added nearly a dozen storefronts. Here's the wave, block by block.
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Graves in the heart of Old Town: possible historic cemetery uncovered on Walnut Street
Demolition crews clearing the old furniture store at 110 N. Walnut Street uncovered what appear to be early-1900s headstones — in a town once famous for having no cemetery at all. UPDATE: An independent investigation has concluded no cemetery ever existed on the site — the stones were likely discarded headstones repurposed as construction material long ago.
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How Old Town Tomball Learned to Drink
For 70 years you couldn't order a margarita in the historic center. One restaurant owner changed that — and the public bar-tax records show the downpour that followed: from one lonely venue to eleven, and more than $2 million a year.
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A Historic Texas Gem
Old Town Tomball is the historic heart of the city — a walkable district rooted in Tomball's railroad heritage dating to 1907. The streets are lined with early 20th-century storefronts, antique shops, cozy cafés, boutiques, and gathering places that have served this community for generations.
Whether you're a longtime local or visiting from the greater Houston area, there's always something new to discover in Old Town Tomball.
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City of Tomball, Texas
Founded 1907