Local Foods

Local Foods is a great place to snag a delicious and health-conscious meal always made with fresh ingredients.The Local Foods in the Heights is a chic and trendy spot in a shopping center with other local, small businesses. The parking can be a bit horrendous during peak times (aka. brunch on the weekend), so be prepared to park on the street and walk!You order at the counter and then seat yourself. Your meal is brought to your table in exchange for your table number.On my most recent trip to Local Foods, I tried the Shrimp Lemongrass soup. It was delicious! The soup was very flavorful - full of grilled shrimp, black rice, and bean sprouts, which gave it an awesome texture. It was beautifully presented and served in a huge, flat bowl. I definitely had leftovers! This curry-based soup was a 10 out of 10 for me, especially because it was served at the perfect temperature for eating right away - I'm talking Goldilocks and the three little bears "just right".Note: Another favorite of mine is the crunchy chicken sandwich!

Love local foods. It's fresh, fast, delicious, and the atmosphere is so fun and relaxing. Indoors is bright and cozy, and outdoors is relaxed and great for people watching. The heights location is much bigger than the location in rice village, but has the same great food options. Ordering is done at counter and the restaurant is self seating. Overall restaurant It is a little bit on the pricey side compared to similar models. For example, you order at a counter and there is no table service, but you will still spend $20-30 per person easily (and definitely more if you're buying wine or multiple beverages).My favorite items are the garden Sammie (as a salad) and the beet salad when it's in season.

This was a place I was invited to by one of my friends. He frequents this place and I wanted to see what it was all about. When I arrived there was a big lot behind the restaurant to park. I ordered a Spring Harvest salad and it was good. It was reasonably priced and I didn't care for the other menu items. They had unlimited teas to drink. I think it is a place for more healthy lifestyle but I wont judge. Just not my cup of tea. I would insist you try it if that's your way of life.

LOVE the food here, their crispy chicken sandwich is always my go to. I truly love it everything about the sandwich & the crisp of it. 4 stars because this place feels a little over priced for a sandwich & soup + ordering at the bar. It won't turn me away because I really do love the food, but just won't go as often. Service is always good & it's always a good packed. Vibes are great on the patio on a nice day.

This is a constant go-to. To me this feels like a staple in Houston if you need a delicious sandwich. Consistent favorites are the banh mi and the salmon bagel, and I think their green pazole is great. In the summer they do this watermelonade that is irresistible. The service is always quick, and always kind. Across all local food locations, the atmosphere is fun, light, and a pleasure to eat in. The same is true of the heights location where you will also find a retail selection of wine and kombucha. I love eating here and this time was no different. I got a special; Brussels sprouts with chicken. Every bit was heaven. Crispy sprouts, a tangy light sauce, fresh bursts of pomegranate seeds, crunchy almond slices, and a funky lovely goat cheese spread. It's like all my favorite things in one bowl.

I have visited Local Foods many times since moving to Houston, but haven't ever visited this specific location until this past weekend. We struggled to find parking when we arrived since the parking is shared with other stores and restaurants but eventually were able to after circling for a few times. Once inside the restaurant, there was a pretty long line but it moved quickly and gave me enough time to look at the daily specials and regular menu. When I got to the counter, I decided to order the "Crunchy" Chicken Sandwich (w/o tomatoes) with housemade chips and pickles. I tried to order a Pumpkin Pie cocktail as well but they were out of the specialty ingredients fot that one. The sandwich was delicious, packed with ingredients and very flavorful. The housemade chips were ok and paired well with their house ranch for dipping. I didn't love the pickle spears and wouldn't order them again. I would visit this location again and get the same meal for sure - yum!

Good option for a healthy dinner. Chimichurri salmon salad is a good portion of fresh greens topped with sliced apples, fennel, and yummy marinated beets. The toasted hazelnuts are a great addition and the lemon vinaigrette on the side is tasty. I ordered delivery and the salmon arrived packed in a separate container, perfectly cooked and still warm. Winter's Bounty is a healthy, filling little side dish- barley and wild rice with roasted root veggies tossed in a maple dressing that isn't too sweet.

Absolutely LOVED this cute little spot! We were in the area's surrounding shops, a beautiful day out, and stumbled upon this hip place to dine for a healthy and FILLING lunch. Able to take home HALF of my meal as leftovers! Tons of healthy options to please all palettes: thick, hearty, (with healthy fats) sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, bowls; lots of drink varieties (bottle or fountain-with refills), and loved the trendy ambience complete with hop music genre varieties. Definitely coming back!!!

Local Foods crunchy chicken sandwich was so so good. I loved the variations in texture, the juiciness of the chicken, and the in house pickles that come with it. The service was fast even though it was pretty busy when we went.

I've been coming here for years and I can say with confidence that I will continue to do so. The location is on the exercise trail. The patio is sizable and comfortable for small or larger groups. The food is excellent. That pseudo-fried chicken sandwich is amazing as is the avocado toast. For drinkers, the mimosas are exquisite. I've never had a bad experience in 5+ years, and the servers, bartenders, cashiers, and bussers are all so friendly. Enjoy!