Huge portions, good staff, and better dessert! I highly recommend this place as a true Houston gem!read more

Wow. Glad we checked this out while in the r Galleria area. We saw this restaurant on TV as a top…read morerated NY deli. Lots of seating, great wait staff, and the sandwiches are gigantic--as they should be for the price. $30 for a sandwich on average. We split an open face pastrami (which they brought an extra plate) and we are glad we did. The potato salad is tiny. Too much sandwich for one but not enough potato salad for two! The pickles they provide before your sandwich arrives are yummy- not like a traditional out of the bar pickle. These are what I remember from NYC. Garlic and not sweet. We also had the apple pie alamode. Also pricey and gigantic. It was warm and delicious. Glad we tried this icon. We went at lunch and they get quite the crowd. You are not rushed at all. You can even take some bakery items to go--if you are too full to eat there. Amazing selection of cookies, rugala, black and white cookies and more.

If you are thinking about trying this place out, do it. There is easy parking and very nice…read moreemployees. My food order came out quick and was delicious. I had an iced skinny vanilla latte with oat milk that was really good. My everything bagel and lox sandwich was huge so I did not have space to eat the potato salad and coleslaw side. I want to go back and try some of their other menu items. They have a vast array of menu options. I wish this was located closer to me but it was well worth the drive.

Friends... On the…read morewhole, the staff at the NY Bagel on Hillcroft is outstanding. From Nelson to Kelsey, Chloe, to the waitstaff, including but not limited to Erica, Sara, and Elizabeth, and, of course, the wonderful reception hostess, the fantastic Jessica, make it a pleasure to dine at this restaurant. They give it that hometown atmosphere within the vast city of Houston. The ambiance is adequate. There is consensus that eliminating the second door leading to the dining area is a mistake. An attempt to expand the waiting area makes sense. Still, a line forms of patrons wanting to partake of the restaurant's delicious food, which causes congestion on the bakery side of that excellent restaurant. Perhaps expanding into what used to be Mark's One Hour photography would have been a better idea for the sake of the patrons' comfort and convenience. Moreover, the cashier's area is poorly designed and uncomfortable. The interaction between the cashier and the greeter is also missed, even though a line would also formed there. The food is just that delicious, folks! Conversely, the attempt to make things run more efficiently by having the wait staff accept payment via a computerized mechanism at the patron's table is understood. Still, this is minor in comparison to the delicious food being served there. Nevertheless, from a delicious multiple soup to a full breakfast or lunch entrée, the New York bagel shop receives an A+ in my book. Therefore, take a visit and taste for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy! Lalo De PIlar.

This is a TINY Jason's Deli location tucked into a strip center off Bellaire near Stella Link. I…read morewas a bit surprised when it opened, because most Jason's Deli locations I've been into have quite a bit of space for people to sit and mingle for a while, but this is clearly more of a grab-and-go spot where they don't anticipate much lingering. I've only ordered from here a couple of times, always to go when I needed something quick for work, and I'll give them credit, they always have the food ready on time. I'd much prefer going to a larger location where you can sit more comfortably (they have like 4-6 small tables inside), so it won't be a place I regularly visit. I was going to go with just two stars because the tiny location and general lack of parking around lunch time make it a bit miserable to visit, but I had to give them a third star after my wife's family went there for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed being able to leave the nearby Starbucks and grab a bite to eat in proper chairs.

I had read that this place was "smaller than other locations" like "1/4 the size of a Jason's Deli"…read morebut we didn't realize it would be THIS SMALL. Like, it's got 5 tables??? After googling this location, it was listed as a Jason's Deli-Express. (Well, maybe that should be listed on the front of the store). I always get Jason's Deli salad bar well... that's not here. And the kids love the free ice cream... I don't think that's here either. We didn't see it. If you go to Jason's for sandwiches, this place would definitely be ok. Baked potato, yes. Ordering an already made salad, yup. So unfortunately, we left and went to a "normal" Jason's Deli where I could have my beloved salad bar and the kids could gorge themselves on ice cream.

Wonderful experience from the time I entered the deli…read more Paulie the owner was very nice and immediately spoke upon us entering. I love the atmosphere as there was soft, soothing music playing in the background. I got a intimate, family feel as I saw who I believed to be a young family member there. This is definitely a family owned business which warmed my heart. The Smoked Turkey sandwich which I added avocado to was fantastic and exceeded my expectation. The French bread was nice and fresh. I also bought a jar of capers which I love, Zapps Spicy Cajun Crawtators chips (new flavor I hadn't heard of) and a Sesame snack from Greece that I can't wait to try. I love sandwiches and Poboys and now I have found my new Poboy spot. Hats off to Paulie and his staff. I will be back. P.S. Oops I was so anxious to taste the Poboy I forgot to take a picture before biting into it .

Excellent sandwiches I get the muffiusfer and wow. Service is fast and I have to try the other…read moresandwiches next time.

I picked up a dozen, actually, 13, bagels and two flavored cream cheese containers yesterday. I've…read morehad two bagels and cream cheese since then. Excellent quality and very enjoyable.

Ordered the bagel with lox and the meal was fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and punctual…read more The establishment was clean as well as the restrooms. The ambiance was a bit cold and highly efficient.

Service was amazing!!! Food even better!! Always crowded…read morebut the food is so worth it!

Wow!! Found this place while looking on yelp for a coffee shop!! And omg I am so happy I found a…read moregreat bagel and breakfast place! Freshly baked bagels and baked goods!! They have one side where you order bagels in a bunch to go and the other side is the restaurant!! Very cute and cozy like 50-s-60s vibe and the girls who work here are very nice so PLEASE come in with a smile and a great attitude because they are very welcoming! I just noticed a couple grouchy customers and gave the girl a bad attitude so PLEASE BE NICE!! We are all starting our morning and should dump our negativity on others!! Okkkk okkk now for the food!!! Not bad $12.95 for a breakfast bagel and a cappuccino. Freshly baked jalapeño bagel with egg and bacon and jalapeño cream cheese which they are make themselves!! When you come in through the bakery side you can see fridge with many options for you to add to your bagels (take home) and they had so much to choose from "smoked salmon,smoked fish, different cream cheeses, drinks, creams" Oml and more!!! I was originally going to purchase a bagel and prep it myself but the girl in the front told me about the restaurant and how many options I have to have them prep my bagel!! Yummm I looked at menu and they had so much but I had to go to work so I wanted something fast!! But will definitely come back to eat here with my family!!! The bagel was so good!! You can taste the freshness and quality, the Cajun fries were perfect!! It was a big portion for me and had left over for later!!! Definitely try it out !!! Cream my jalapeño cream cheese homemade and crispy bacon so savory and adjust right!! Woke me up and put me in a great mood lol Thumbs up to VANESSA, positive attitude even after dealing with some rude customers!! Customer is not always right, and I know that!!

$5.99 Lamb or chicken Shawarma!.... Need I say more?…read more This guy Mr Droubi is The OG, the original article, The Man, The Professor and Grand Master! Since 1979 he's been slangin shawarma, he's so goated that he's still servin the block and expanding. His students have moved on to other known Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern food establishments like Fadis and such, unfortunately everyone forgot that shawarma is a street food that helps the common man on his grind with an affordable meal but now these greedy guys are selling shawarma for over $15 "sides and drink not included" Mr Droubi is keepin it a hunit and I got mad respect for him. The falafel is also very delicious as well as their hummus and baba ganoush, they have house made pastries, dates, figs, feta, flat bread, imported EVOO etc. all in a chill store/restaurant, I can't wait to come back! May God continue to bless him and those around him

Wonderful food. Such good hospitality and service. So comforting inside. I have been coming here…read moresince I was a little girl, and will keep patronizing them until I am old.

A big part of the decades long success at Local Foods has been their commitment to consistency…read more Their casual setting with excellent service is one thing, but quality executed food that is simple and seasonal will always go a long way. Before their recent expansions to Austin, it all began here in Rice Village exactly 15 years ago. The vibes are contemporary and casual, with the kind of space that fits for just about any scenario. Whether it's a solo meal, a lunch date, or a group led affair, the experience is almost always an excellent one. Start by ordering at the counter and find a seat where the food will brought directly to the table. So much of their variety caters to all sorts of dietary restrictions from vegan to gluten free to nut free. Their spicy crispy brussels sprouts ($10) are a nice starter, as is the squash "onion" rings ($12). The local power bowl ($16) is a classic and I've always enjoyed the brown rice and quinoa combo. Their chicken "posolé" is solid, and I love the large hominy bits along with the clear but green tint of a broth. The chicken shawarma bowl ($20) is an interesting mix that includes pickled beets and strawberries, along with their market cheddar burger ($17) and fabulous twice cooked fries. The carrot cupcake is strangely addicting, and I think their gluten free brownie is a bit of a sleeper. Some of their items didn't jive with me previously, such as an underwhelming cashew queso ($9), a semi-laughable Vietnamese steak bowl ($22), and their semi-gringo version of a banh mi ($15). It's not that these items are bad per se, but they definitely don't live up to the same standard that I feel their other dishes do best. Where they hit the biggest home run is their customer service. Everyone working behind the counter does their best to deliver and they almost always do by staying on top of refills, cleanups, and customer greets. I've always enjoyed my experiences here and look forward to every visit.

Fabulous!! I was told by my colleague friends that this place was awesome and perfect for someone…read morelike me who is now both dairy free and (mostly) gluten free. After meetings we met and had a long lunch sitting outside on one of the two lovely patios. It was comfortable on a beautiful day. The person who took the order was very friendly and so was the manager who came around to check on our meal. One friend had the Thai steak salad and I had the veggie burger made with quinoa, beets and other vegetables. Wow...is what I will say!!! It was so flavorful and the focaccia bun (not gluten free) was incredible! Plus the double cooked fries were delicious! Oh, the side potato salad and kale salad were also delicious! I look forward to being back there next time I'm in Houston!!

Was in the neighborhood with my girlfriend so we decided to have lunch here on a whim,…read more We were instantly met with cheery disposition, reasonable prices & some baller food. This was the first visit for both of us, but the atmosphere felt like we had been coming here with each of our families for years. To say it was a pleasant experience, would be a major understatement.

I'm a special education teacher who recently took my Life Skills class on a field trip to Little…read moreMatt's in order to practice placing an order, making a payment, table manners, etc. I truly have nothing but wonderful things to say about our experience. The owners, manager, and other employees present were so patient and kind with my students as they placed their orders. The food was also delicious (I got a chicken sandwich) and my other coworkers were also very pleased with their meals. We had the best experience!

The place where you have to guess what's available…read more Ok, I know I walked into the canteen right at 10:55am. I know that's usually a switch between breakfast and lunch. So I asked the proprietor "are you still serving breakfast?" His response "depends on what you want". Ok...how about breakfast tacos? He looks around the corner, replies "nope, those are done". So I wait for a few awkward seconds to see if he would tell me what's available. No info came. So I asked him "so are you switched over to lunch now then?". Yes, we have switched to lunch. Apparently in the last 37 seconds of that conversation, they have switched to lunch. Could have just told me that from the start and saved a lot of grief. So, by now I should have known better, but I asked "how about a latte?". We don't have lattes. Just a cup of coffee then? He looks at me like I am just a thorn in his side and responds "I would have to make a new pot just for you." I said "thanks"....and walked out.

Tommy's is still around and doing well. Friday's special is…read morepotato crusted cod with rice and coleslaw (subbed small lettuce salad) for $7.85. Everything tasted good and I grabbed the last fish dish so they tend to sell out of the specials. Their salad bar is just under $6/lb and has a fresh assortment of ingredients. I'd paid $2 for some cheese, olives and other veggies for my subbed salad. Definitely give it a shot if you are visiting the buildings. They have breakfast (all day?) and daily lunch specials.