Mouthwatering Sandwiches in Houston

Roostar Vietnamese Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (1674) • $$

"I think this is the original Roostar formerly known as Vietnam Poblano. It was surprising to walk in on a Tuesday night and note banh mi shop without any Vietnamese workers. The kitchen is a lot larger than you would expect from a banh mi shop, and I didn't see anything specific on the menu that would require that many people so they must do a lot of volume during the day.Their prices are more expensive than the typical Bellaire or Midtown shop, but their sandwiches are larger and they fill them well. They have two kinds of tofu sandwiches, one that is lemon pepper while the other is garlic butter. You can also get both, and you should get both to get the best tofu banh mi in Houston."

The Burger Joint

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1622) • $$

"HOUSTON, TX 77006 / BURGER / 12-04-23 / DINNER+The fire burger was legit.+The spicy ketchup was addicting.-The french fries were okay. Thrasher's and Five Guys are usually my go-to fries."

Roostar Vietnamese Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (1132) • $

"Why 5 stars? Because this is definitely one of the best banh mi spots in Houston. --- --- ---And the only thing more prevalent in Houston than banh mi is Tex-Mex, so that's some pretty high praise. Actually, it's unfair to just call this an banh mi shop because they have a ton of great options on the menu. But they have several different types of banh mi, and I really loved the OG. No notes - it was perfect.I also ordered some bulgogi fries and couldn't resist trying the coconut cream corn. Both were home runs. I've never seen coconut cream corn before, but it was everything you'd want it to be and something I think more restaurants should do. The bulgogi fries were really thick and curly, with all of the awesomeness piled on top. The manager hooked me up with a couple samples of the pho and the slaw. The pho was really enjoyable, but the slaw stole the show. I have never had anything quite like it and would never come back to Roostar again without getting this. It's a combination of unique flavors and texture in every bite that must be eaten by every future visitor of Roostar until the end of time. I've had multiple Roostar locations bookmarked for years and was very close to visiting one on several different occasions, but it just was never in the cards. Today, I made sure to finally stop in and am kicking myself for waiting so long!"

Tony's Italian Delicatessen

★★★★★ 4.9 (836) • $$

"I have had Tony's bookmarked for years now after it won best restaurant in the US from Yelp several years ago. I rarely get up this way and when I did had other plans but last Saturday I finally made it for lunch.I found the restaurant in an old and small strip center with limited parking. Inside it's a counter service eatery with attractive decor and two dining areas. One area is as you enter that is brightly lit and decorative and the other room dimly lit which is where the self serve soft drink and tea area is located.I decided to go against the norm here and not order a traditional meat sandwich but instead ask for the DiCaprio (all of the sando's here have Italian celebrity names) for $12. I added a bag of Zapp's chips for another $2 and a soft drink. With tax the entire meal was $16 and change. The DiCaprio is Tony's chicken salad sandwich with spring mix, bacon, American cheese, marinated Roma tomatoes mayo and sub oil on crunchy Italian bread. Mine was ready in 5 minutes after ordering and it was huge. Like big enough for 2 people to eat and be satisfied. Its size was impressive and absolutely delicious taste wise. I love a good chicken salad sandwich and this was one of them. The chicken salad was creamy and flavorful with grapes, nuts and a very smooth taste. With the other additives every bite was a pleasure to eat. While the oh so important bread is called crunchy Italian it's actually very fresh and soft. It was quality as was everything in that sandwich. Leonardo would be proud to have this named after him. During the meal, I sat in the dimly lit area and also enjoyed the good Italian music being played. The sandwich was excellent in taste and its size and cost represented very good value. I would very much like to return but this location is difficult for me. Going all of the way to Conroe and then it's a full 10 minute drive off of I-45 but for those that live closer they are the lucky ones. I'm not sure about this deserving to be the #1 restaurant in the US but it is an excellent Italian sandwich shop."

Little Matt's

★★★★★ 4.6 (760) • $$

"This place is an awesome neighborhood hangout on a mission to give back to their local community. Food menu is quite large, chock full of American/diner-type food offerings. I had their grilled chicken sandwich and it was delicious, perfectly cooked, and stacked with fresh toppings. Others at the table had their burgers and I had a bit of FOMO - they looked incredible, will definitely order one of them next time! This is a counter service place where you order at the counter and they will bring your food out to you. Staff was super friendly and food arrived very quickly. Great place to hang with friends and family - they have games abound to entertain the kiddos!"

Hobbit Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (1107) • $$

"Restaurant is super cute. You definitely feel like you are eating inside someone's cottage and it is Hobbit themed. This restaurant does not serve alcohol but you can get sake and wine. Staff was super friendly. And the food was pretty good."

The Hot Bagel Shop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (786) • $

"Ain't nothing like a hot bagel!There are a variety of bagels and they are all yummy. Their cream cheeses are also delicious. I have tried their plain, jalapeño, and their chives. All yummy. love their everything bagel and their salt bagel.Their kolaches are also pretty delicious. I love their mini dogs. Their egg and sausage is really good as well. The best part about this place is the staff. They are so helpful and friendly. I just enjoyed their energy. Def planning a future trip!"

Maine-ly Sandwiches

★★★★☆ 3.8 (855)

"Craving some lobster and clam strips and we had such a fun Friday here!The fish and chips were great and only $10 on Friday's!We really needed a lobster roll and we asked for no mayo - wow, so fresh and delicious!! Our favorite in town.Clam strips were amaaazing!Clam chowder nice and thick and chewy clams.Overall, we were most pleased with our late lunch and will be back for sure to try their other specials!!Highly recommended for any seafood lover!!!"

The Waffle Bus

★★★★☆ 3.9 (727) • $$

"What a great burger spot! Came here the other weekend for a wedding, and this place did not disappoint.Atmosphere - 4/5 - Located next to Killer Noodle (which we also ate at), it is in a very busy, constructiony area. Inside, very spacious. The only knock is that you must order via a kiosk at the counter (cannot order with a person)Staff - 5/5 - You do not really engage with them other than grabbing your food. However, was friendly when I received my order and gave me my condiments with no issue.What we ordered: I wasn't able to order much, as we just ate Killer Noodle. I saw Chicken and Waffles, and just had to order something haha.Food - Hot Chicken Sandwich - 4.5/5 - Other than the size, but the sandwich itself is delicious. I wish I had gotten it spicier.Strawberry Irish Creme Brulee - 5/5 - Really enjoyed this! I do recommend as it is just a great size and taste. The custard was really good.Overall, I did enjoy this place, and will be back when I visit again."

Gumbo Jeaux's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (645) • $$

"Always bring clients here for lunch and dinner. It has become a staple as the food and service are great. It is nice bc you can get in and out fairly quickly for a sit down restaurant."

The Toasted Yolk

★★★★☆ 3.9 (703) • $$

"I've tried this place before and have been wanting to give it another go and I'm glad I finally did. I tried the Shrimp Omelet, which was a delicious and filling way to start my day. The omelet was made with bacon bits, cheese, shrimp and sliced mushrooms. Everything, including the seasoning and tasty siracha sauce was a delicious blend of flavors. The meal is served with fresh fruit and salad topped with a scrumptious lemon vinaigrette sauce. I highly recommend this meal and will have it again on my next visit!This place is now on my breakfast rotation list. Yum!"

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4 (639) • $$

"Always great food and large portions. Best chicken fried steak in Bastrop. The staff are friendly."

Don Café & Sandwich

★★★★☆ 3.8 (698) • $

"Don Café & Sandwich makes the best bánh mì sandwiches in Houston! Each sandwich is made with exceptionally fresh ingredients - the pork is flavorful, the pâté creamy, the veggies crisp, and the baguette lightly brushed with butter and toasted.We called ahead and placed an order for pick up because Don's can get very busy, especially on the weekends. The service is always fast and friendly, and many of the staff members speak multiple languages.The inside of the restaurant is fairly typical of a locally owned Vietnamese restaurant in Bellaire. It combines function and typical Asian decor - traditional money plant, lucky cat, and a tribute to Buddha.Note: Make sure you have cash on hand because Don's does not take credit cards!"

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Katy

★★★★☆ 4 (569) • $$

"First time at this restaurant and I want to say this place was great - I was there for breakfast on Sunday- very busy - luckily I added myself on the waitlist on the Yelp which was the best - some people were waiting close to an hour ! - so if waitlist is available add yourself- highly recommend. The service was excellent and my service was Natalia ! She was polite and respectful- and she was so patient- great server. She was so sweet and helpful making sure we had everything we needed at our table. I recommend this spot for a hearty breakfast.The win for me was they had gluten-free toast & dairy free creamer - big thank you !"

Tookie's Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.8 (630) • $$

"Fantastic food and superior service! This was our first time eating at Tookie's Seafood but rest assured we will return. Our waiter took time out to share his menu favorites. Extremely excited to dive into the New Orleans grilled oysters. Fantastic! Hubby ordered the renamed Oyster Trio. Of course with him being a member of "never met an Oyster that I didn't love" he said the trio danced on his palette! LOL. Honestly, hubs enjoyed both but the trio was his favorite appetizer. We shared a grilled shrimp Caesar salad.... I had not much room remaining in my stomach. So with that said, only took a single bite. I am still enjoying this meal while making plans to return soon."

Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

★★★★☆ 4 (547) • $$

"I cannot lie I am a little addicted to Rudy s bbq sauce. Have been coming to this location for a few years and their BBQ turkey is always fresh and delicious. Service is friendly and love they support military families.Plenty of inside and outside tables to sit when weather allows.Their turkey sausage is also very good and spiced appropriately to my taste .I have been a fan since my college days in San Antonio when we used to do 50 mile bike and smell the BBQ as we passed Rudy's.My hungry cyclist friends would then meet back at our cars and drive back to Rudy's Every time I go to Rudy's I remember those early days .Highly recommend."

Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (457) • $$

"Tomball location does not take reservations so we showed up early on Friday 11/11 at 5:50 pm with a party of 13. We were sat at 6:30.Our waitress was awesome handling our table. (I wish I could remember her name but I do remember she was from Croatia)The bread was freshly baked and we had plenty of it coming. We ordered 2 orders of the Sliced Italian sausage and fried mozzarella. Both were delicious. The fried mozzarella was lightly breaded and served with a warm fresh tomato sauce. It was a thicker cut but fried to perfection. The sliced Italian sausage was sautéed in a garlic, basil, white wine marinara sauce.. delicious with the bread for dipping.Everyone ordered different plates and commented on how good the food was. The only disappointment was the kid's pizza (but hey I'm ok with that)The Salmon Livornese was a seafood perfection! Sautéed with three jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, onions, black olives & capers in a light tomatoes sauce served with a side of vegetables. That sauce was everything!Restrooms are clean, staff was on point and food was appetizing."

The Cajun Stop

★★★★☆ 3.6 (584) • $$

"Hello again! It's me coming from the 281 & 713 with a few pounds of one of my favorite crawfish spots. This time they forgot my celery, but Johnathan quickly corrected the error. There weren't many people inside dining today, but many people came in and took food togo! I'm gonna say it again if you haven't been already your better hurry before crawfish season is OVER!! The staff is friendly and very accommodating; just ask for what you need. If they can do it they will definitely make it happen."

The Bagel Café

★★★★☆ 4.4 (381) • $

"I appreciate the warmth and comfort of the Bagel Cafe. This place is noticeably the real deal with friendly service, tasty bagels and good coffee.I especially enjoy their cheddar bagel yet find all their options perfectly textured and flavorful. I look forward to returning."

House of Fries

★★★★★ 4.5 (357) • $

"21s agoFryday just got a whole lot yummier with some of the best Philly cheesesteaks, cheeseburgers and fries from @houseoffrieshouston. Come join us for all the deliciousness that only "the House" can provide! #FrydayFeast #HouseOfFriesHouston"

Stockyard Bar-B-Q

★★★★☆ 3.9 (473) • $$$

"Took my dad here when he came to visit me in Houston for his first time because you can't NOT try Texas BBQ! The night was getting pretty late though so I'm happy that this bbq spot stayed open later than most. Everything was pretty direct when you walked in--we were greeted by friendly faces and were asked what meats and sides we wanted right away. We went for the pork belly, sausage, and brisket duh! The sides we chose were the potato's, Mac and cheese, and Spanish rice. The inside gave a cabin, warm feeling and there were TVs with the game on. The food was Smokey and hefty! The potato side was a nice comfort food touch too. I'm happy that my dad and sister enjoyed :)"

Sleepy's Poboys

★★★★☆ 3.9 (468) • $$

"Very pleasant staff clean restaurant. The fried fish and chicken reminded me of my mom's it was very comforting and delicious seasoned excellently and fried very crispy while still being very juicy. That's the way you do chicken and fish!The potato salad was also very tasty as well as the macaroni and cheese was creamy and tasted of grilled cheese flavors the noodles are very large elbow noodles so lots of cheese can get in between them it was very good I enjoyed this whole dinner and can't wait to have more"

B&T Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (364) • $

"Really great storeAnd the boba tea is goodPlus the noodles The store is a little bit small but cuteBut the food is goodService is okBut I think they need more hands to maintain the place kind of slow"

Gusto Gourmet

★★★★☆ 4.4 (347) • $$

"Great option for Venezuelan food in the area. The arepas were pretty good although I have to admit that I've had better. The Reina Pepiada is always a good choice. It was pretty tasty but it's hard not to compare it to my favorite Venezuelan spot in LA. The Catira tasted pretty good as well but it had so much juice that it kept soaking the corn and leaking all over. That being said, their tequenos were really great. The cheese could have been melted a bit more but the dough was perfect. I didn't have tummy space to try their empanadas and cachapas but I'll be back. I also really enjoyed the soursop juice (guanabana). FYI: You can order online on their website. The place is small but cute and cozy. Friendly service. Parking is a bit tough especially now with all the construction on Shepherd. There is a small lot in the back so try that first. If not, you can park on a nearby residential street."

Twisted Grilled Cheese

★★★★☆ 3.9 (437) • $$

"Ambiance on a Sunday Afternoon is very slow and chill. The music is very hipster. We sat at the bar which smelled very sanitized. I can say the food is made to order fresh.. however most of the menu items were unavailable or sold out. The Bryant was helpful in helping us decide what to order. My party of 2 enjoyed NON GRILLED CHEESE ITEMS, ie the Twisted Burger and Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich"

Killen's Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.6 (507)

"Kinda like a divey burger joint but well worth the trip. The bbq brisket burger is loaded with melt in your mouth brisket on a burger. I will definitely order this again. The onion rings are home made with just the right amount of home made breading. If you're in need of a delicious burger and onion rings, this is your go to. Definitely recommend this place. If I'm in the area, I will return"

Mandola's Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (337)

"I have been wanting to try this place for years and I finally ordered take out and got the fried lasagna because I had to eat it in the car. It is SOOO good! Crunchy on the outside and soft ooey gooey on the inside. The marinara dipping sauce is so good that I wish I could buy it in bulk. I will be back to try more for sure."

Chicago Italian Beef & Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.6 (498) • $$

"I have no idea how authentically Chicagoan this place is because I only spent a day in Chicago 30 years ago and no two people I know from any city, state, or country can ever agree on whether the food claiming to be authentic from their home is actually authentic or not. All I can say is that the Supreme regular crust pizza I had was pretty good and their prices are reasonable. I was here with a group so I will overlook the fact that it took over an hour to get my pizza because I'm guessing they're not used to a large group just showing up but the service was friendly and has a both family friendly and adult friendly vibe. There is a bar and TVs, but then there is a family room too."

Toasters Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (444) • $$

"If you blink, you'll miss it. This unassuming diner on San Jacinto just off I-10 and a true hidden gem. I went early one Sunday, just as they opened, and was immediately greeted as soon as we walked through the door. We were the only people there at 8 am which was perfect. It's open seating so you order at the counter and then sit wherever you want. Service was quick and the portions were huge. Neither of us could finish our food lol. This is a great place to stop in when you want a good, hearty diner breakfast or brunch. What we got is below.1) Cinnamon French toast. Three ginormous sliced if perfectly cooked cinnamon french toast toped with a quarter cup if powdered sugar. It wasn't egg or undercooked in the middle. When I say perfect, that's what I mean.2) Apple pecan pancakes. Two massive circles of fluffy buttery pancakes topped with cooked apples and chopped pecans. I didn't try them but my son devoured the leftovers so I'm certain they were just as good as the French toast."

Roegels Barbecue

★★★★☆ 4 (374) • $$

"BEST BARBECUE TO DATE. Since moving to Houston, I've been on the hunt for some of the best BBQ I could find here since we seemed to be lacking some when we lived in Florida. We each got the Two Meat Plate which mine consisted of pork belly, moist brisket, Mac n cheese and backed beans with brisket. The moist brisket was about 50% fat which is exactly what I wanted. It melted in your mouth it was so juicy. The pork belly did the exact same. I loved the crust on the pork belly. The Mac n cheese was especially creamy. The only thing I didn't care for were the beans, but that's all of the BBQ places. They definitely do their beans differently here in Texas versus the south (less sweet more savory) and there's nothing wrong with them, it's just a preference. Robert got the moist brisket with pork ribs and the same sides. We loved the pork ribs too as they fell off the bone. Honorable mention to the staff. They were really wonderful and answered any and all questions I had about the food and sides."

Vito's Famous

★★★★☆ 4.4 (297)

"Easy five star review for the pizza. The pizza here is top-notch. You can taste all of the quality ingredients and every single bite. This was made to perfection.Food : I really enjoyed the pizza here. We got it via Uber Eats and it was delivered on time and very fast. The pizza box was nicely sealed, which I really appreciated. However, I do wish they offered slices on Uber Eats because I could've got a Philly cheesesteak to try that again along with the slice. Maybe they can update that and add slices to the Uber Eats menu.Next time I'm in the area I'll definitely stop in and try another Philly cheesesteak and some slices of pizza. I'm really glad that I can update this review with the five star rating now. It's been eight years since I've tried their food but I will say this the pizza is top-notch"

Little Jimmy's Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (268)

"You can really tell the culinary attention that goes into Little Jimmy's sandwiches. The bread is soft and sweet, and the combination of ingredients/sauces is well thought out. I recently had the Hot Pastrami sandwich, and it was unlike one I had ever had. It was like Absolutely Excellent.(1) The Gyro Sandwich - Absolutely great gyro, love that this is an option here... honestly you would think you had ordered from a Greek restaurant(2) The Hot Pastrami Sandwich - It was like if a philly cheesesteak and a pastrami sandwich mixed into one... but even better. (3) The Turkey Sandwich - Love the apples with the sweet/tart finish(4) The Chicken Salad Sandwich - Solid(5) The BLT - which was on the heavy side, but a solid BLT nonetheless"

The Burger Joint

★★★★☆ 4 (354) • $$

"Still a bit warm outside for this icehouse-style joint seating, but loved the setup- it will surely be the lick in the fall!!! Burgers were great, our party had the BBQ Burger, Chili Cheese Burger, and the Kimchi Burger. All were great and cooked beautifully, we're just a sauce kinda group, so just needed a bit more bbq sauce and a bit more 'Korean bbq' sauce on the Kimchi burger... but that's just us (smile). The fries were hot, and just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. I don't know what's in that extra bbq sauce they provided at no charge, but soooo good! I put it on the Kimchi burger, lol. We all had the non-alcoholic shakes. The cups were a bit smaller than we hoped for the price, but by the time you get through eating that nice size burger, you're full anyway. And they even offer a double patty for those wanting even more!Finally, can't say enough about the service. We came on a Saturday afternoon (today) during the Astrid and Texans games, and received plenty of attention. We had 3 or more servers attending to our every need, REPEATEDLY checking on us, asking if we needed anything, and keeping finished food trays and packaging out of our hair! And so friendly! We'll definitely be BACK!!!"

Chuckwagon BBQ & Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.1 (329) • $$

The Honey Hole

★★★★☆ 3.6 (411) • $$

"I visited this restaurant for Sunday brunch and it was absolutely adorable. The decor and theme was perfect for the space. The Honey Hole is a great restaurant for a nice Sunday brunch for a date or even with friends. There were a few menu items I would have loved to try but they were only available on the weekdays. I chose the peach Bellini which was a frozen drink. This drink was so refreshing with just the right amount of alcohol. My main dish was the chicken fried chicken with potatoes. The potatoes were nicely seasoned. The chicken was fried more than I would prefer but it was still delicious. Overall, the service was good as well. The wait for our food wasn't long. I would love to visit this restaurant on a weekday to try a few of the menu items"