Local Foods - The Heights

htxfoodexplorer 6 months ago

Really enjoyed this local spot. The space is spacious with a café-style vibe, making it a comfortable place to sit and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. The sandwich was well put together on a hearty roll, with a good balance of fillings and a satisfying portion. It paired nicely with the house chips and felt filling without being overly heavy. The salad was especially impressive generous, loaded with ingredients, and surprisingly filling. It had great texture and balance, making it feel like a full meal rather than just a side. Overall, everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. A great option if you’re looking for a relaxed café-style spot with hearty, well-made food.

Elizabeth Vrbanac 5 months ago

Food is tasty and fresh! I would say more on the rustic farm to market side, but elevated. Offering alcohol beverages, teas, lemonades, bottled sodas, and a variety of bottled beverages at check out. You order at the counter and they bring out your food to the table. If you want anything additional you will need to go back to the register to order, which can get quite busy at times. FYI- mango mimosas lovers their mango purée to on the tart vs sweet side! We ordered steak & eggs & carne asada hash (this option is specific to this location at the moment) & enjoyed both! Quite a few options for gluten free and also vegan as well! We have eaten previously but for lunch & tried the vegan cashew queso and it was delicious!

LeAnn Garza a month ago

💥INCREDIBLE SQUASH SOUP💥 I had lunch at Local Foods for the first time and brought an out-of-town guest. I had the Avocado BLT sandwich (the egg made it especially tasty), squash soup, and green tea. The soup had a creative combination of flavors - the best soup I’d had in quite some time. Their Green Tea was wonderfully subtle. Great vibe, for all ages, out on the patio. I was there on a Friday around 1 pm and was able to find an empty table on the patio, even though it was crowded. My guest enjoyed her Taco Salad and black tea, as well.

Ricardo León 6 months ago

The plant based options are extremely healthy and delicious, I love this place for this. The sandwiches, the salsas, the cream, the salads... all of them are cooked to perfection and very fulfilling and healthy. But... I still think that they need to increase their plant-based options and decreased their animal flesh and secretions menu. It is not pleasant to eat you meal when there are corpses in the menu.

Nicholas Stevenson 5 months ago

I have frequented the location in Rice Village, but this is the first time I’d ever visited this location in the heights. I will say I was actually very much impressed with not only the space inside, but also the overall vibe. The interior (and exterior) are immaculate, well lit, and the decor/design is very appealing to the eye This spot was busy when we visited, but there was practically no wait. You walk up to the register and place the order. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient There were plenty of seating, and we didn’t have to wait long for our meal. If you’re in the mood, consider swinging by the fully stocked bar to grab a drink as you wait or as a nightcap The menu offers a variety of delicious foods, but I’d be lying if I said I was ever going to order anything other than the crunchy chicken sandwich. This is one of my favorite sandwiches. It’s hearty, fresh, the textures/crunch work well together, and it’s very flavorful. There’s a variety of sides to choose from, and I would recommend the red potato salad as my favorite There isn’t a lot of parking, and the shred lots get full quickly, but you can always find street parking nearby if you don’t mind a short walk Some tips: If there’s a line and you’re unsure what to get, grab a menu at the station behind the line (situated as you walk in), so you don’t feel rushed I will say it again, the crunchy chicken sandwich is one of the best if not the best chicken sandwich in Houston. Please try it Cheers!!