Mo' Brunch + Brews

Mo' Brunch + Brews in Houston combines a vegan restaurant, specialty coffee bar, and vinyl record shop in one welcoming space. Located at 1201 Southmore Boulevard, the venue opened on Juneteenth 2021 and features an all-vegan menu crafted by Executive Chef Courtney Lindsay. The carefully curated vinyl collection draws from soul and related genres, curated by Flash Gordon Parks. The atmosphere encourages both casual visits and longer stays while enjoying music and food.

The space hosts events and catering services for special occasions, with online ordering and reservations available for convenience. Mo' Brunch + Brews operates as a community-focused destination where food, music, and hospitality intersect. Contact the venue by phone at 832-740-4297 or by email at info@mobrunchandbrews.com for inquiries about parties, catering, or general information.

---

Interview with Mo' Brunch + Brews

Mo' Brunch + Brews brings together a vegan kitchen, a coffee bar and a curated vinyl collection under one roof — how did music become an equal part of the concept?

Music was always meant to be part of the experience at MBB, not just background noise. The vinyl gives the space personality and creates another way for people to connect.

You opened on Juneteenth 2021, and the vinyl leans into soul and its neighboring genres, curated by Flash Gordon Parks — how did that soul-forward selection come to define the room's sound?

Soul connects generations and genres—from jazz and gospel to funk and hip-hop. I wanted MBB’s sound to honor that history while still feeling fresh and alive.

Houston's got a rich, distinct music culture — who comes through Mo', and how does the space fit into the local scene?

MBB brings together DJs, musicians, artists, collectors, families and music lovers. It reflects Houston by creating a space where food, music and culture naturally overlap.

When the room's full over brunch and there's a record on, what tends to be spinning — is there a Mo' sound?

There’s definitely an MBB sound. You might hear Donny Hathaway, Roy Ayers or Minnie Riperton alongside something more obscure, but the common thread is always soul and feeling.

Food, coffee and soul records all reward taking your time — how do you use vinyl to shape the mood across a day?

I use the music to create an arc. The day might start warm and laid-back, then gradually become more energetic as the room fills up.

For someone coming in for the food who's never really sat with soul on vinyl, what would you want them to hear first?

I’d start with something like Sade, Bubbha Thomas, Robert Glasperthen play something unexpected. I want people to hear a record and ask, “Who is this?”

Soul records have a deep collector world — what do people most often misjudge about what those records are worth?

People often think old means valuable. Rarity, condition, pressing and demand matter, but I’m just as interested in a record’s cultural value and the story behind it.

What's a record or a moment at Mo' that best captures what you're building?

It’s when someone hears a record, walks over to see what’s playing, and a conversation starts. That’s what MBB is about—using music to connect people and generations.

Last updated: 2026-09-06

Store owners

Add a VinylPackman badge

Use this small badge on a Press, About, Links, or News page to point visitors back to the feature.

Show badge code

Need to fix store details?

Owner or staff? Send a correction for review.

Correct this listing