Local Foods - Rice Village

"Satisfying, fresh, flavorful, and addictive accurately describe the Local Foods’ crunchy chicken sandwich. It’s so deeply ingrained in the Houston food scene that the restaurant’s April Fool’s joke announcing the retirement of the sandwich on Instagram caused a wave of worry and angst." - Brittany Britto Garley

"From the same team behind Eau Tour, 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

"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

"Sandwich: crunchy chicken sandwich 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

"From the same team behind , Local Foods has several locations in Houston, 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. On a cool day, order a bowl of chicken pozole to warm up your insides. After you’ve eaten, kick back on the or take a stroll through the market and buy a bottle of fancy olive oil to remember Local Foods by. " - Gianni Greene