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    Central Market

    4.3 (931 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Steve G.

    This is the holy grail of high-end supermarkets. This place is so impressive. It's a huge space that allows for a large selection of items... and they do a great job of getting the best produce, meats, fish, etc. Things you don't see other places. It's a glorious place for a foodie or chef. Large selection of wines too. I will let my photos give you an idea of what I'm talking about. They even had a person performing live music while we shopped. This place is insanely busy whenever I go, for good reason, it's amazing. As it was right before the holidays, they had a chef glazing a ham... and giving out samples. So great! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - HALL OF FAME

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    Marquita P.

    Everyone will say it's a great place for foodies, from college student to executive professionals, offers everyone everything and can not wait to go back. But for anyone who experiences attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it's a hot mess you hate to love...Until now! after I submitted a comment on their site, within 12 hours I was provided a store map of CM in Houston. Thank you, initials VP!

    Hatch chili pre prepared items
    Bradley L.

    Central Market is always a treat to visit. It is a fantastic store with both local and international selections that make grocery shopping feel like an adventure. I stopped in during Hatch chili season and was greeted by the smell of fresh chilis roasting right out front. Hatch chili was everywhere; in produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and even drinks. Central Market is known for its variety, whether it is a seasonal celebration like this or one of their international theme weeks. You can come in for your regular groceries and still leave with a cart full of new things to try. The layout makes it easy to browse, the staff is friendly, and the quality is consistently top-notch. It is the kind of store that makes you look forward to grocery shopping. I still have not tried the viral California Connection sandwich, but I am already planning a return trip just to check it off the list.

    Khoi connection
    Brandon D.

    I can't believe I just found out about the central market deli because their deli sandwiches are soooo gas. There is only one in Houston in the River oaks area. There's a side entrance to enter the cafe part of the store so you don't have to walk through the whole store to get there. They have multiple premade options, but you can also build your own sandwich. They also have a build your own salad bar. The line was very long, and I waited about 15-20 mins before I actually ordered. I got their Khói connection, their collab with Khói bbq, the Viet bbq pop up in Houston. This sandwich includes turkey, caramelized onion, red onion, portobello mushroom, asparagus, cheddar, cilantro, horseradish mayo, and the Khói chili jam on an Italian white bread. So the collab is basically just their chili jam sauce over a custom sandwich that they created from central market ingredients. I got it toasted then paid at the register right before the exit. They have seating indoors as well as outdoor. It was nice that day so I sat outside. I never expected the sandwich to look this good when I opened it up. I literally fell in love with this sandwich at first bite. Who knew that grilled asparagus could work so well on a sandwich??? That cheese was meltyyyy and the horseradish mayo and chili jam tie the whole thing together. Honestly one of the best things I've had this year. Even if this sandwich may not be your thing, they have multiple other sandwiches or you could just make your own

    Jeff C.

    We came here to get some healthy food to cook at home. I was amazed at how huge the place was and at the sheer volume of fresh, organic produce, meat, fish, and more. Indeed, it's like Whole Foods on steroids! It's expensive but you're paying for great quality. There are rows of fresh produce and meats. A very good selection of wines and hard-to-find breads and cheeses. In addition, there is an on-site deli and restaurant. The location is in the upscale Montrose area of Houston. The service checking out is fast and friendly. This market is worth the drive for the quality goods.

    Zo M.

    Just finished a Central Market Virtual cooking class with Alex Snodgrass founder of Side Dish marinades and writer of 3 cookbooks. Central Market had her make 2 dishes in less than 20 minutes. Yayyy for that !! Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap with umani flavored Miso Caesar dressing .Layers of lettuce, dressing , chicken in a wrap.Yummmm. Alex also made creamy sesame spring roll bowls with a nice brown crust, vermicelli rice, avocado green onions protein topped with lime and cashews and a sesame dressing. Love eating out and this was reminiscent of some of my fave Asian fusion items we order. Would recommend Central Market's fresh produce and herbs to offset the many times we love to eat out.

    Parking lot FULL on weekends
    Kathleen B.

    I frequented this grocery store when I lived in Houston and happened to be staying nearby for work recently and it still deserves a smashing review. It's always deserved it and I was honestly surprised I hadn't left one years ago. The fact this store is as fantastic as I remember is a HUGE deal. It's always clean, well organized, and fully stocked with everything fresh, organic and natural you could need. I love that you can shop for later and also can grab premade stuff. Service has always been great when needed - especially if it's your first time doing the sticker printing weigh your own bags- situation.

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    Hillari A.

    As a visiting foodie-phile Californian, this is my Houston based Mecca. Each time I visit my daughters' family, they take me there - they know how much I enjoy it. HEB knows it's foods! 1st distinction, is the choices in produce - from all over the world. 2nd the butcher & fish depts, no greater selection! 3rd and my favorite... the Chocolate Bar. A place where you can buy the best coverture and baking cacaos! I buy, and bring home, each time I go! Then there are the "normal" grocery item areas that are truly a gem. Many choices of grits, flours (like White Lily), foreign goods and spices too! There is also no matching their bulk items either, rows and rows of everything from nuts to teas. And just as you're ready to exit, you find yourself at a full service bread bakery! Now, being from the Bay Area, there is nothing that can compare to our sourdough, BUT they try to makeup for it in selection. Then there are the cheeses, olives, and salsa bars! Oh wait, did I forget to mention, the live sushi bar and deli counters? Jeez, this place delivers! Never change, HEB/Central Market!

    Angela K.

    Literally my favorite place to browse and eat. Their sandwich bar is THE ABSOLUTE BEST. Philly cheesesteak and the Reuben are my family's top favs. I've tried their coffee bar as well, and the drinks are high quality too. Everything abt central market is marvelous. I get my maple syrup there, and I love adding it to the matcha I make at home. I wish they had more locations. I'd make central market my primary grocery store if I could!

    There are 3 exits but only one entrance
    Lou C.

    For longest time, I thought Central Market was only in Austin and Dallas. I was cultural shocked when I drove up from Weslayan. It's located in a fancier neighborhood that I rarely visit. I never knew about this store until now. I was here because my neighbor told me to check out their fresh and exotic produce. She knows me that I like to cook and I always look for interesting ingredients in my dishes. Driving here wasn't bad. The parking lot was packed on a Saturday lunchtime. Inside was packed with customers, too. I felt a little enochlophobia as I walked through the produce section. I tried to release the anxiety by taking pictures. And, I am not a fan of overly-excited customers in the shops. These people drove me nuts. The store is big with tons of stuff but the aisles were narrower than my comfort level. Prices are kind of high for me. I would rather shop at H-E-B with common people's products. (Oh, can't find Ragu sauce here for sure). There are so many different kinds of same thing in every aisle. A little excessive on organic produce. Central Market is not for me. Shopping here gives me anxiety. I think I will be back when it's not as busy. I uploaded 70+ photos with this review. Go to https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/central-market-houston-2?userid=jwPVqdHpVHCBfAe4pZBbgA

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    Best...produce...ever...always... Every time. Yes it's more expensive but so is everything worth it.

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    Ask the Community - Central Market

    Do yall sell shucked oysters?

    Yes. They sell them shucked and un-shucked.

    Do you carry Tost?

    Yes. They have Tost Sparkling White Tea w/ Cranberry and Ginger & Non-Alcoholic Rosé.

    Do y'all sell milk chocolate almond bark? But not a candy Bar now.!

    YES! Check both the chocolate bar area w the pure stuff, and the entire chocolate aisle next to it. Not-candy-bars in both areas.

    Is there a self-serve salad bar here?

    Yes, along with hummus and soup. Prices are by the pound measured at checkout.

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    Or if you don't want a custom made sandwich, the California connection and all of their paninis are amazing.

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    Phoenicia Specialty Foods

    Phoenicia Specialty Foods

    4.4(879 reviews)
    5.0 miDowntown
    $$

    I was just passing through downtown Houston when I was looking for a quick snack, and I stumbled…read moreupon this supermarket. what a surprise! The parking was a bit of a challenge, but it was easy enough because it was a calm Tuesday morning. To get from the parking area to the store, you just take the elevator one level down, and then you're right inside. This place is surprisingly big, filled with all kinds of snacks, cookies, and coffee. The highlight for me was their shawarma breakfast wrap. It was top-notch and exactly what I needed. You choose between whole wheat or white pita, and it's filled with scrambled eggs, your choice of fresh or sautéed spinach, and they add potatoes as well. Then they top it with shawarma chicken, tomato, and a delicious sauce. For $8.5 it was worth every bite. Hands down, a five out of five. I also tried their coffee, which was just a standard brew sitting in ice for hours and nothing special. At $2.50, it was fine, but nothing to write home about. The real stars were the cookies. I got a coconut pecan cookie and an almond crunch cookie, and both were absolutely delicious. I didn't have time to explore the whole store, but there was a great selection of fresh produce, chocolates, and all sorts of small treats. Overall, the staff were really friendly, and the entire visit was smooth. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. Five out of five stars!

    A great find with a great location downtown! I found myself wandering back here multiple times…read morewhile in town for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plenty of healthy and not so healthy but delicious options, the breakfast chicken shawarma wrap was a great way to start the day with fresh squeezed orange juice. They have a great selection of salads and some sandwiches which were a quick and easy lunch. The MKT Bar had a warm bowl of chili on a cold day which was just what I needed. A great one stop shop with groceries as well!

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    Super K Food Mart

    4.2(13 reviews)
    5.4 miDowntown, EaDo

    My father and I were both a little confused when we walked in because we were expecting what would…read morebe a moderately sized grocery store, and this is nothing more than what you'd find at a convenience store at a gas station (which it isn't, it's a store in a strip mall). Nevertheless, it had most of what we were looking for, basically just drinks and snacks for our 2-day stay in Houston. My father wanted bakery items for breakfast and settled for the usual Hostess and Hostess-like choices you'd find at, again, a convenience store. However, the gentleman behind the register was pleasant and helpful. A customer came in and while checking out casually mentioned he had a close friend die the day before in a car crash. The cashier was very sympathetic and listened to the guy without interrupting or trying to hurry him along. In all, the store has the basics. But if you're looking for an actual grocery store like what you'd typically find in the downtown area of a large city, this is not it.

    A nice little gem near downtown! They do have nice wine…read moreselections and some stock for essentials. Their wine selection is fantastic, which reflects the owner's good taste :) Have to say their daily essentials like mouthwash water saved my life! It's fantastic to find such convenience store near downtown with a few things, but everything seems to hit the point. Bravo for the owners for the great selection of just everything!

    Randalls

    Randalls

    2.5(134 reviews)
    4.2 miMidtown, Fourth Ward
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    This Randall's is always giving "sketchy-but-convenient" energy…read more Pro tip: if you're driving, park in the garage. I know it seems backwards, but you're way less likely to get approached by someone asking you to buy them something. For the record, the store doesn't feel unsafe--homeless unsafe--but sometimes, you just want to grab your groceries in peace. Now, something that never fails to annoy me: one of the entrance doors is always locked. Every time. So you're forced to walk around to the main entrance. Minor, but annoying. Thankfully, the elevators from the garage always work, so silver lining there if you park downstairs. Today I was reminded of another classic Randall's feature: the smell. I stopped in on my bike to grab some veggies and, like clockwork, was hit with that signature aroma, somewhere between a porta-potty and a city park at noon in July. I think it was coming from outside this time... but I've definitely caught a whiff inside before too. Is it overpriced? Yes. Is it so conveniently located that I keep coming back anyway? Also yes. To be fair, the prepared food section and the bread game are on point. If carbs are a love language, this place is fluent. Bonus points: they've added EV charging for our green-driving friends. But I think they shrank some of the parking spots. I watched a jacked-up truck on stilts struggle to park in a handicap space. Waiting for the driver to hop out onto the hood of the next car over.

    I stayed at a hotel nearby and found Randalls in downtown Houston to be the most convenient…read moresupermarket for me. It's just an ordinary grocery store, but it's clearly in a neighborhood that needs extra safety, as there's a security guard with a gun posted right at the entrance. It was something that really stood out, especially at night. The cleanliness was also a letdown; there was a lot of trash and food debris, especially in the fresh produce section. I grabbed some drinks and snacks, and the variety was just okay but not great either. Maybe it was just because I went at night, but the warm food didn't look very fresh or appealing. So, it was fine for a quick stop, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Cashier was nice.

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    H-E-B - Sushi Rolls

    H-E-B

    4.0(275 reviews)
    1.4 miWest University
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    So, I usually do curbside at the HEB on Alabama in Montrose, but ever since their construction…read moreproject turned the whole process into a slow-motion nightmare, I decided to give Buffalo Speedway a try. Big mistake. First off, I get that Houston was bracing for a snowstorm (crazy, I know), so I wasn't shocked that a lot of my requested items were out of stock. Fine, not their fault. But what was their fault? Not actually giving me half of the things I did manage to order! I got home, excited for my stash of groceries, only to realize I had basically made a charitable donation to HEB. No cheese. No sour cream. No coffee. NO MAPLE SYRUP. The donuts? Trash. Stale, lifeless, and the long john with "cream" filling? A cruel joke. Either it never got filled or the cream evaporated from old age. Tried calling the store--no answer. Couldn't go back because the entire city was frozen over for two days. At this point, I just accepted my fate. Maybe they were overwhelmed that day. Maybe it was just bad timing. But I won't be back to find out. Until Montrose finishes its never-ending construction, I'll be looking for another HEB--or honestly, another grocery store altogether. Buffalo Speedway, double-check your curbside orders and throw away the old donuts. You saved me some calories, at least.

    Want to thank Ben. Who, while on his way to his break, recommended this awesome snack! He…read morerecommended another canapé recipe I can't wait to try out at Thanksgiving this year! H-E-B, you've got a Gem in Ben!

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    Henderson & Kane - We'll handle all the setup for you, keep the line stocked, and clean up when you're done.

    Henderson & Kane

    4.6(362 reviews)
    4.2 miSixth Ward
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    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    This place is great and it has a small neighborhood vibe! Raw Steaks for sale along with a bunch of…read moregoodies, but I came here for the barbecue. Atmosphere was perfect for Texas BBQ. I ordered the ribs in the jalapeño cheddar sausage, but got the brisket with sausage.. very happy they mixed that one up because the brisket was extremely juicy tender and had a great flavor on that bark. They did it perfect! The jalapeño sausage was a little dryer that I like it to be especially for having cheese in there. Still ate it and it was great.! So good I forgot to take a picture We'll definitely be going back to this place!

    Came here on our last day here in Houston and I must say it was one of the best BBQ spot I have…read moreever tried here. We ordered sliced brisket with mac n cheese, coleslaw, chopped brisket sandwich, and a pecan pie. The sliced brisket was so juicy and tender with so much charred flavor. The meat was cooked to perfection and got me wanting more! The mac and cheese wasn't too overwhelming and actually complemented the meat. As for the brisket sandwich, I thought it was good in terms of the meat, however, I must say it reminded me of sloppy joes too much. If I had to choose, I prefer getting the brisket sliced over chopped. As for the coleslaw, it was fresh and not too overwhelming with the mayo, which I love. The ratio of cabbages and carrots were evenly distributed. Lastly, the pecan pie was not too sweet and really soft yet crunchy. Overall, I would love to come here again, it was honestly one of the best!

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