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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 8pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 8am - 5pm

Cafe Leonelli

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Cafe Leonelli

An Italian café offering quick, high quality dishes from The Bastion Collection.

Located in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Cafe Leonelli is a one-of-a-kind Italian cafe located on the campus of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). Michelin star chef, Jonathan Benno, has crafted a mouth-watering menu with fresh focaccia, sandwiches, salads, and delicious, hot Italian cuisine including lasagna and eggplant parmigiana. So, enjoy a pipi

ng hot latte or an innovative Frohzen sweet treat created by Chef Salvatore Martone as you indulge in some outdoor dining. If you are searching for great authentic Italian food or the best ice cream in Houston, Cafe Leonelli will not only meet your needs, it'll surprise you with its tastiness and the creativity of the dishes served!

09/04/2026

Fresh muffins, made daily at Café Leonelli. This summer, the Lemon Poppy is the seasonal standout. Stop by and discover what’s fresh out of the oven.

09/01/2026

A little bit of everything at Café Leonelli. Our Pick 2 Combo lets you pair a half sandwich with a small salad or small soup for $16 — the perfect midday combination inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

08/28/2026

The newest addition to the Café Leonelli ice cream lineup is here — meet Banana Pudding. Scoop it in a cup or cone inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

08/26/2026

Rise and shine, a morning well spent is at Café Leonelli. A flaky croissant and your coffee of choice, waiting for you inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

08/22/2026

A little slice of happiness at Café Leonelli. Enjoy carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and pecans for your afternoon pick-me up.

08/18/2026

A satisfying meal awaits at Café Leonelli. Savor our Steamed Salmon with olive giardiniera and spinach, on the menu for lunch and dinner.

08/14/2026

It’s Friday and that calls for gelato. Café Leonelli’s homemade selection includes Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Guava Maria, Stracciatella, and Strawberry. One scoop ($5), two ($10), three ($14). You deserve it.

08/11/2026

Natural light, Italian inspiration, and a spot right inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Welcome to Café Leonelli — floor-to-ceiling windows, a charming outdoor terrace, and a menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Come find us.

08/08/2026

The focaccia at Café Leonelli has something for everyone. Grab a Pepperoni, keep it classic with a Margherita, or let the Seasonal Focaccia surprise you. And for the little ones, the Kids Cheese Pizza never disappoints. Available from 11AM to close.

08/05/2026

Your latte, your way. Café Leonelli offers vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel syrups to sweeten the deal. Come in and find your favorite.

07/31/2026

Your weekend at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston starts at Café Leonelli. Stop in before the galleries and start the morning right with our assortment of freshly baked breakfast pastries, available until noon.

Address

5500 Main Street
Houston, TX
77004

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.cafeleonelli.com/

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