Historic Old Town Tomball storefronts

Vol. I  ·  Tomball, Texas Est. 1907

The Tomball Times Old Town
Tomball

The Definitive Guide

90 Businesses
1 District
Est. 1907 Founded

Spotlight

Featured Businesses

A few of the establishments that define Old Town Tomball.

What's New

Just Opened in Old Town

The newest arrivals in Old Town Tomball — and 4 more coming soon.

Restaurants & Dining

Authentic Ethiopian cooking on West Main Street, serving injera with traditional stews and vegetable plates — doro wot, kitfo, tibs, shiro, and misir wot — alongside Ethiopian coffee and spiced tea. Founded by Mimi, the kitchen prepares each dish from scratch using family recipes, and opened its Old Town storefront in August 2026.

103 W Main St, Tomball, TX 77375 mimisethiopiancuisine.com
Shopping & Boutiques

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.

409 Commerce St, Tomball, TX 77375 Facebook Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm
Entertainment
Now Open

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.

210 W Main St, Tomball, TX 77375 mahjongrodeo.com Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun closed

News & Updates

From the News

Stories, events, and news from Old Town Tomball.

Tomball Night 2026: The Old Town Guide
The Tomball TimesAugust 1, 2026

Tomball Night 2026: The Old Town Guide

The 54th annual Tomball Night takes over Old Town on Friday, August 7 — vendors on Market Street, a new street dance on Commerce, the Parade of Lights, and fireworks over the Depot. Here's the schedule, the closure map, and every shop staying open late.

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A Season of Openings
The Tomball TimesJuly 14, 2026

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
The Tomball TimesJuly 1, 2026

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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Our Story

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