Very good chocolate and delicious desserts service was good it smells good and the food was great…read moreI love the Dubai chocolate bar it was very creamy

Baklava, Middle Eastern Candy, chocolates, ice cream, fruit pastries, cake, nuts, lattes, crepes,…read moreand so much more. The service is wonderful and speedy here. You may walk in and see a long line, make sure you're in the correct line and don't worry, the line moves quickly. Royal Roastery Houston, is open late for those who want to stop in for dessert, there are plenty of choices, it's a coffee shop and cafe so there's plenty of seating inside as well. Everything I tried was delicious. What will you have when you visit?

It's been a decade since Suzie's came into the fold, bringing a delightful variety of Middle…read moreEastern and European pastries to an area that so desperately needed it. It's a family owned business and one that has been incredibly popular since they opened. I first learned about them as a result of Too Good To Go (#1) and have been a dedicated customer ever since. What their pastry shoppe lacks in space and chairs, they make up for by their extensive selection. There is sometimes a line that wraps around the interior, which can get awkward quicky. They specialize in a number of pastries such as baklava, pistachio desserts, Dubai chocolate, fruit-shaped desserts, celebration cakes, along with gelato and ice cream. Some of the other items include cake slices, macarons, cookies, cannoli, and more. While most of the stuff skews Lebanese, they have other regional items such as the Iraqi znood and Dubai chocolate covered treats. I'm quite fond of their fudge, znoods, and baklava variety. It's easy to get overwhelmed in there by just simply making a choice. The prices are affordable, but can add up quick. Customer service is good overall, it's important that they deal with crowds nightly so be prepared to choose something or ask for recommendations. __________ (#1) Only one of the best discounted services out there. Trust.

My husband stopped by this place last weekend after being told they had great Middle Eastern…read moredesserts(BY ME) the same as our former favorite place that has temporarily closed down. I was told these owners bought that place and are remodeling, I won't mention the name , but I spoke to a man last weekend who told me it was indeed true, but they were still remodeling. He said give it another month or so. I said OK, we will try you all out. OMG!! The date Maamoul was out of this world!! The other desserts were very good! I don't EVEN CARE if that other place reopens because the Maamoul ALONE was worth switching loyalty! I will include pictures of everything my husband bought that day. The only caveat is my husband said it was a beautiful cafe( you're going to pay for that) and everything came up to about $27 he said, a little pricey, but that Maamoul literally brought tears to my eyes!

You can tell a lot about how great an establishment is by how often their customers frequent their…read morelocation. I've only ordered almost 30+ Charcuterie boxes in the past month. Karyn and Sara goes above and beyond my expectations to ensure my family and friends my gifts are perfect. These boxes are perfect for any occasion and it's definitely something that brings people and families together. One of the best things about the For the Love of Charcuterie is their consistency. You can always expect the meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, and chocolates to be fresh. It's of quality, not your run in the mill cheap meats or cheeses.

I ordered a charcuterie board for my 9 year old's birthday party. It was beautiful and delivered on…read moretime and very courteously. All the parents stayed to graze. The quality was really good. Really great service. I will probably order more in the future!

Herbert's Specialty Meat Market is such a great Houston spot for Cajun food. They have a huge…read moreselection of easy meals to take home, including deboned chickens stuffed with rice, crawfish, or shrimp, along with gumbo, étouffée, boudin balls, and plenty more. Everything I've tried has been excellent. It's especially great for stocking the freezer with something you can pull out later in the week for an easy dinner that still feels like a real meal. Everyone I've recommended it to has loved what they've tried as well. This location is great, although one thing to know is that it doesn't serve hot prepared meals like their other location does, where you can get a full plate with things like chicken, étouffée, collard greens, and other sides. I do wish they offered that here too. For Cajun food in Houston, especially something you can take home and cook yourself, this is one of my favorite places. I recommend it all the time and would go back in a heartbeat. It really feels like a local staple, and I'm glad we have it in Houston.

As someone with deep Creole roots from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, I don't take Cajun and Creole food…read morelightly--it's in my blood. Herbert's Specialty Meats on Richmond near the Galleria instantly took me back home. The moment you walk in, the number of items from Louisiana is delightful Their boudin, seasonings, and prepared items reminded me so much of my grandmother's gumbo, boudin, and rich, slow-cooked stews--comfort food that warms your soul. You can taste the authenticity and love in everything they make. This is the kind of place that understands balance, spice, and tradition. Customer service was excellent--friendly, patient, and genuinely happy to help you find exactly what you're craving. There are tons of choices, whether you're stocking up for a cookout or just grabbing something to satisfy that Cajun craving. For anyone missing Louisiana flavors or wanting the real deal in Houston, Herbert's is a must-stop. It feels like a little piece of "The Boot"

The Cottage Grocery is a really nice little gourmet market/café in the River Oaks area. It's hard…read moreto put into one category because it's part grocery store, part coffee shop, part bakery, and part grab-and-go lunch and prepared-meal spot. I believe it used to be called Tres Market. The store itself is beautiful and very well styled. It has that polished River Oaks feel that reminds me a little of places like Tiny Boxwoods and Tiny's Milk & Cookies. There's some indoor and outdoor seating, a coffee bar, plenty of baked goods and treats, and a refrigerated section full of prepared meals that you can take home and heat up. They also have cakes, pies, cookies, cheeses, specialty snacks, chips, and quite a few products you don't normally see at a regular grocery store. We picked up one of their chicken pot pies to make at home. It was fine, but probably not something I'd get again. It had snap peas and celery in it, which weren't my favorite additions to a chicken pot pie, and there wasn't a bottom crust. It was also noticeably more expensive than something similar from H-E-B, Central Market, or Whole Foods, although this is definitely more of a specialty, high-end market. We've also tried some of the drinks. The vanilla latte was good, while the matcha latte was just okay. The staff was very friendly, and there's a small parking lot attached, which makes stopping in pretty easy. Overall, I think The Cottage Grocery is especially good if you want to grab a nice box of cookies or dessert to bring to someone's house, pick up an easy dinner to heat at home, or just stop in for a coffee and a treat. It's definitely on the expensive side, but the store is beautiful, the selection is interesting, and it feels like a neighborhood staple.

Absolutely loved this spot, but the only reason I took away a star is because we dined inside and…read moreit was so warm! Granted it was a hot Houston day outside, but the AC inside just wasn't doing it for us. That being said, this was my first visit to Cottage Grocery and I was pleasantly surprised! Everything sounded so delicious it was hard to choose! We split a summer salad and pretzel bun ham and Swiss sandwich (both of which were delicious) and had Teddy graham lattes (YUM). The coffee and pastry shop inside was so cute! And they had so many great to-go fresh meal options. Will definitely try to come back another time!

Our latest visit was a major score. We picked up a plethora of goodies for our son's family, from…read morea loaf of French baguette to a variety of spices including one you make into a dip for breads like pita. I scored a few bags of whole coffee beans.....this is a new addition because we looked for these on our last trip and didn't find any. They roast some under their own brand, Phoenicia dark roast, ground some beans and they're great. Bought a bag roasted in Tomball called Cafe Copan, a medium roast that was very good as well. Grandkids got some goodies too, butter cookies. The conveyor belt that comes out of the overhead wall the pita breads come out of wasn't moving, hope it's not broken. That's a mesmerizing sight to see fresh pitas descending and all puffed up. We grabbed a few frozen food items for our use.

The mass amount of selection from this store is amazing. The fresh breads, sweets, and olive bar is…read moreamazing. The staff has always been helpful when needing help. The ambiance of the store is very welcoming and easy to navigate.

I seem to be the first yelper to brave walking into this pupseria lol…read more I got a surprised look from the cashier but pupusas are delicious and this is the only part of town they are easy to find... For lack of a better explanation pupusas are El Salvador's version of a tamale and they come in a gluten free veggie version with beans and cheese They are so delicious here!! Hot and fresh and made when you order them!! If you speak No Spanish all you have to say is "Quisiera pupusas por favor"

Or via DoorDash after reading rave reviews about this place. I must say these are some of the best…read morepupusas I've ever had. Love how many vegetarian options they have. Every pupusa was pack full of flavor. This may be my new favorite pupusa place in Houston. My only negative feedback is that when you order 6 or more pupusas you would think they would give you more than one bag of salsa and slaw. There should have been at least two bags of slaw and two bags of salsa. I will definitely order from this place again.

Beware! I asked the guy behind the counter for two chickens,…read morebut he refused and told me to grab them from the shelf instead. I specifically requested fresh chicken from the walk-in fridge, but he flat out refused and insisted I take the pre-packed ones, claiming he had "just packed them." From past experience, I know the shelved chicken has a strange taste. After doing some research, I found out it comes from the absorbent pad under the meat. What he really meant by "just packed" was that they simply repack the same chicken over and over, slapping on a new "packed on" date sticker every day. Meanwhile, the meat sits there for who knows how long until it starts absorbing that pad's taste. This practice is misleading and unacceptable. I walked out without buying anything, even though I needed other items like flour and oil. I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

One of the best Halal Market in Reseda. Best prices on halal…read moreand fresh meats. Go and check it out

Wow!! Canned drink, an order of beef tallow fries, and a smash burger that's ONLY available…read moreSaturday and Sunday for $20. The burger and fries were mouthwatering! Extremely yummy, I can't even tell you. Employees are knowledgeable, down to Earth, and friendly. The place is clean clean clean! There is nowhere to sit inside, but there are shaded picnic tables if you want to brave the Houston heat. Already told everyone I know about it!

Wagyu beef smash burger, beef tallow fries, and a cold DrPepper - perfection…read more Bellaire has always been a burger town. Unfortunately, two of the big burger hotspots have gone away in recent years. Wagyuru is breathing new life into the area, holding forth an excellent burger. You gotta try them.

We had a nice vegetarian dinner at Shri Balawi Bhavan. The onion masala dosai was great. The butter…read moremasala dosai was delicious and buttery as the name implies. We topped off our meal with a very strong Madras coffee. Overall the meal was great. If you want an authentic South Indian vegetarian meal then try Shri Balaji Bhavan.

I'm a huge fan of thali, and we usually go to Shiv Sagar. However, I saw a social media promotion…read moreoffering a free chaat with the purchase, who can say no to free chaat? The shopping center is fairly small with limited parking, and unfortunately there isn't much shade, so it can get extremely hot. One thing to note is that they're closed on Tuesdays. Ordering was simple. You grab a menu, place your order at the register, and our food arrived in about five minutes. Before ordering, I clearly requested no cilantro on everything because I have a cilantro allergy. Unfortunately, the complimentary papdi chaat came out covered in cilantro. I had to send it back to be remade, which was frustrating since food allergies should be taken seriously. The thali itself was good. It had a nice level of spice, came with three chapatis, rice, and a good variety of curries. At $11.99, I thought it was a good value. As for the papdi chaat, I still prefer Shiv Sagar's version. It has a more generous portion of potatoes and chickpeas, and if I remember correctly, it's also about a dollar cheaper. My only other disappointment was the loyalty program. I asked to join when paying, but was told that I should pay first. Once paid, the transaction had already been completed and it won't let me join. Perhaps they think we are a one time customer, so why join the program? Overall, I'm glad I gave this place a try and found another Indian restaurant in the Gandhi District. I'd definitely come back for the thali, but I hope they improve their attention to food allergies and make the loyalty program process more welcoming.