Local Foods
New American restaurant · River Oaks
2555 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019
Highlights
Gourmet sandwiches, local brews, vegan options, and outdoor seating
Gourmet sandwiches, local brews, vegan options, and outdoor seating
"Cheerful neon, gleaming subway tile, quirky fixtures, found objects – Local is a designer’s hedonist haven, a modern-industrial deli + diner with a retro twist, masterminded by the talent behind Houston’s Found for the Home interiors. And there’s more to savor than the scenery. As the gourmet bistro’s name suggests (blatantly tells you, really), the food is all local – Texas area farmers, fishermen, bread makers, egg producers, meat purveyors and specialty food artisans stock the fresh flavors behind the perfectly crafted sandwiches and crisp, colorful sides. Tap off the whole experience with a draught beer or an ice-cold cola. Our to-go staple: the farmhouse salad." - Principle
"For years, vegans in the Lone Star State were missing out on a good bowl of queso. Thankfully, this fast-casual restaurant recognizes the importance of the cheesy staple, using cashew cheese to get the same smoothness Texans love with vegan taco meat for an extra punch of richness. If you’re at the Heights or Rice campus location, indulge in the vegan Frito pie. Or, to go a lighter route, try the quinoa burger with pickled vegetable spread. The power bowl, a combination of white beans, brown rice and quinoa mix, roasted root vegetables, and a fennel-pistachio cranberry relish, also satisfies." - Brianna Griff
"Local Foods has several locations in Houston, but we’re partial to the original in Rice Village. Bouncy green booths and shelves of grocery items line the inside of this counter-service spot. We love the crispy chicken sandwich with crushed chips and briny housemade pickles. And on a cool day, order a soothing bowl of chicken pozole verde." - chelsea thomas
"The healthy-ish restaurant Local Foods has several locations, but we’re partial to the one in Rice Village. Cozy and casual, the inside of this counter-service spot is airy, with bouncy green booths to snuggle into before taking down a crispy chicken sandwich topped with crushed chips and briny housemade pickles. Local Foods also has dozens of specialty drinks (hello sparkling pomegranate lemonade with cardamom) to add on to your meal and maybe a chocolate chip cookie, too. After you’ve eaten, take a stroll through the market and buy a bottle of fancy olive oil to remember Local Foods by." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"Ask almost anyone in Houston what to get at Local Foods, and we bet at least 83% will say the crunchy chicken sandwich. Served on a sturdy pretzel bun, the sandwich gets stacked with thick slices of roasted chicken layered with a crispy crumble of nuts, seeds, and a generous layer of salted potato chips. Grab another side of chips and toasted pumpkin seeds if you need even more crunch." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi
