I love Luby's. The food isn't anything gourmet, but it carries a comforting nostalgia--like a home-cooked meal from simpler times. The quality at this location is surprisingly good: not overly salted, not greasy, just a well-made, straightforward plate of food. The design of the restaurant hasn't changed since the beginning of time--and I mean that in the best way. It's classic cafeteria-style: you grab a tray, move down the line, and the friendly servers pile your plate with whatever catches your eye. After paying, you bring your tray to a table where a server will check in, offer any missing condiments, and make sure you're taken care of. The staff are genuinely friendly, and a full meal runs about $15. It's hearty and filling--I promise you won't leave hungry. Don't expect a fancy dining experience, but if you're looking for a healthier, more satisfying alternative to fast food, this place delivers. read more

Luby's - Bacon Cheddar Steak - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So disappointed. Spent nearly $100 on lunch here with my kids. The fruit was nasty, the dessert wasn't good, I got the chicken fried chicken and halfway through it I found paper that was mixed in the breading! Left majority of our food on the table and walked out. Never again! read more

Wednesday kids eat free so why not grab 2 meals for 10.00. I got the liver no onions on a Luann and the kids meal was a veggie tray 3 items, jello and a drink for free. She opted out of getting meat so you can have a meat. The food was fresh and because my hands were full they have a staff member to carry your food tray to the table. The staff circled around several times to check on us. And they offer refills where needed. I see they are coming back with the remix meals can't wait to see what is on the menu throwback Thursday read more

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This is one of the best Luby's locations in Houston, TX. The chicken pot pie, chicken fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese are exceptional. Their coffee has a distinct and uniquely fresh flavor that sets it apart. The desserts are also deliciously satisfying and a perfect way to end the meal. I highly recommend visiting this location. The customer service is consistently attentive and courteous. read more

The old-fashioned cafeteria vibe is always places a toothy grin on my face. As we are "seniors" now, there is always an assistant to carry our trays. The waitress or waiter assigned to us has been consistently Johnny-on-the-spot. Usually we get the fried fish filet (Lu-Ann platter for me). It's a comfortable place with tasty food. Service is as it should be-polite, quick, and willingness to make the customers happy. Reminds me of family buffets with so much from which to chose including that jello salad. read more

You are always a favorite! Since 2010 So, Please expand the menu a little more to include vegan diets. I would arguably say that Luby's has some of the best home cooked dishes you can find in the state of TX. Although, I would love to see a little more inclusion of vegan eaters. Nevertheless, I stopped in for pick up and dine out. The staff was friend as usually, patient and very helpful with questions about the items on the line, which is well lit and the food always looks delicious. I really appreciate this every time. This wasn't a sit down meal today, however the vibe is family, retired and sports team. In short it's never too loud or over crowded in my visits and they have a little something for everyone. I enjoyed my side dishes that definitely made a meal. Thanks, until the next one. Bye-Bye! read more

Love the quality of the food. It's always great. I can I will you count on them being dependable the food is hot fresh and delicious.

I just love Luby's! and the grandkids do , too. Everybody gets exactly what they want so we are all happy. liver and onions is my go to. The turkey and dressing is great. Do I sometimes wish the line would move a little faster? Yes. but it's worth the wait. The folks that "serve" you are always super nice, and nothing is too small for them to run and get it with a smile. There aren't too many Luby's left. I guess they are not upscale enough for todays crowd. meanwhile we will keep coming! read more

We went for lunch, and my daughter enjoyed a free kids meal, I asked for jello several times for the kids meal and was told they didn't have any or they don't know. My daughter loves jello, we also noticed they were missing many items at the salad bar, and did not refill the salad bar right away, customers were clearly upset. My daughter was also upset and almost had a temper tantrum ( child is only 2 yrs old) because I promised her jello and they didn't have any. Some ofstaff seemed overwhelmed and unhappy. Our waitress was very polite and sweet she was a great help to us, she was a young lady with long brown hair. We really enjoyed our food today. And I also got a free dessert for my birthday. I enjoy being part of the Luby's club online and getting freebies. Definitely, coming back soon for some more yummy food. read more

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Always love some Lubys. Great selection of vegetables and healthier options alongside good, classic comfort food entrees like the fried fish. Sad to see some of the locations closing/struggling since the pandemic, keep these guys open! read more

I was so excited to go to Luby's yesterday after mom's Dr. Appt. Boy was I disappointed. The quality has gone way down. Nothings the same - my usual go-to fried fish and spinach. All I can say is the spinach was good. How hard is it to open a can, though? The bathrooms were filthy and the wait staff was "meh". Sad, sad, sad.....now I understand why most of them have closed down. That was my last meal there. #Lubys #fuqua read more

ALWAYS Smells like sewage inside no matter where you sit -- it's like sitting in the bathroom eating

The place looked clean and the staff was nice. Stopped in and got a Togo meal. Was in the mood for a hamburger steak but walked out with a chicken fried chicken. Becuse the steak looked dry It's over salted which is a shock becuse it's an old persons restaurant. The mashed potato's are blah and they are dry without the gravy but the Mac n cheese is the best thing on the plate. Overall. Not bad but wouldn't order anything but the Mac in cheese again read more

Luby's - Chicken fried chicken mashed potatoes and mac in cheese - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I order food frequently from Lubys. Today the liver and onions are tough. Spinach not seasoned. Jalapeño cornbread too sweet and that's the only reason I don't like Jiffy because I don't like sweet cornbread. Very disappointed. It seams as though they changed cooks or their recipes. But just not like Lubys to be so bad. Sorry the Lubys I use is in SE Houston on Fuqua. read more

Love food here especially famous fried fish. Also good salads and veggies. Frequented them since the 80s. Still can count on their standard comfort foods! read more

This place has really updated itself from what It used to be back in the day. Food is really good, desserts look good, and the dining area is really nice too. They have a huge HD TV too. No nasty smell of oldness or anything, it smells fresh like food when you walk into the door. I think I might go here often because of the good food for a decent price. I used to think Luby's was really nasty, but now I don't think that. It beats Piccadilly's and Denny's. read more

Good Ole Lubys. Never had a bad experience at any location, but I hate barely seeing places like Lubys around. I prefer to eat whole meals, rather than the typical fast food joint. Lubys fish has never let me down. Yams taste like my granny yams with the pecans and added marshmallows, and the mash potatoes and gravy is good as well. This location can get fairly busy, but the service has always been great and I've left satisfied every visit. read more

Luby's - Fish, yams and mash potatoes - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Long lines bad area the food was cold on thanksgiving day the waitress was nice on refills

I really want to write a love letter to Luby's, but I can't. Chances are if you're reading this review, it's because you've never actually been to Luby's. Which means you didn't grow up in Texas. The Cafeteria restaurant is a Texan institution. It doesn't have the same glory as Tex Mex, Mex-Mex, Vietnamese, Steaks, and Barbecue. But a solid cafeteria can deliver home cooking (at an industrial scale) that it's hard to find elsewhere. There used to be several competing chains of Texas style cafeterias. Not any longer. I just happened to be driving by this location and got a hankering for Chicken Fried Chicken. CFC? It's a chicken breast made in the style of Chicken Fried Steak. CFS? Chicken Fried Steak is our interpretation of Wiener Schnitzel - Breaded Veal Cutlets - where the veal is replaced by beef. CFC + Yams + Macaroni and Cheese (White cheddar, please) + some Iced Tea = happy camper. Luby's rendition of CFC is really good. Right amount batter, good white gravy. The Yams were actual yams, not mashed sweet potatoes, and the Mac and Cheese was on point. Service wise, my waitress refilled my ice tea quite regularly. Decor and Ambiance - Luby's has certainly updated. The Luby's of old was a dark, maroonish, cordoned off image of the 70's and 80's. The new Luby's is the exact opposite. Bright and cheery, open spaces, lots of light, and looks like they imported some staff from Chick Fil A. Lots of families, older folks, and even some young people in the place. Although I very much doubt that the Hipsters will "discover" it. I dropped about 12 on the meal, and was very satisfied for it. read more

Luby's - chicken fried chicken, yam, and macaroni and cheese - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ok, it's Luby's. It's not the greatest place on earth, but for the price, you really can't beat it. For about $14, I got the baked almondine (fish), green beans, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, jalapeno cornbread, and a root beer. And everything tastes pretty decent! I have been to independent chain cafes who have had MUCH worse food. The baked fish was so crispy it tasted fried (which is what I wanted). The green beans were probably canned based on how they're cut, but it's the same thing if you went to Kelley's Country Cookin'. The mashed potatoes were okay with the white gravy (didn't try the brown). The mac and cheese was smooth. I wish there had been more jalapenos in the cornbread, but overall, not bad. For those who have never been, this is a cafeteria-style establishment. Grab yourself a tray and roll of silverware (inside a napkin), and just go down the line. A server comes around and refills your drinks or clears away your dishes. You can get a full combo which is an entree and two sides or a "Luann," which is a half portion, one side, a roll, etc. The latter is great if you have elderly parents. You can take them here and be a good daughter or son. It's not the best food I've ever had, but it's certainly not the worst. Thus, 3 stars it is! read more

Luby's - Baked almondine (fish) w/mac & cheese, green beans, root beer, jalapeno cornbread, and mashed potatoes (~$14) - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been coming to this Luby's location for over 10 years. I am obsessed with their salad bar (add blackened chicken). Everything always tastes fresh and delicious. There is plenty of parking. I dont usually dine in since this is right in my neighborhood. The cashier Norma is always friendly and professional. read more

$16 for one entree and two side with drink. Payed, and the cashier did not give me the 20% coupon for next visit that printed out with my receipt. I could have gone to Peppers for a chicken fried steak, plenty of rolls, with a salad included for cheaper price for my lunch. Oh without waiting in line. Otherwise, the food was ok and the service fine. read more

Lubys has gotten expensive and portions much smaller since Landrys took over. I went for the Luann plate and the chicken breast is now cut in half. Not enough food for the price. You can eat many other places for the same or less read more

This is a great place if you want a long wait for cold mediocre food. The policy of cafeterias to have you pay before eating is ludicrous. I know some people are walkers but the vast majority are honest working people trying to get a hot meal before going back to work. Sadly this not the place to come if that is what you are looking for. read more

Wow. I grew up going to Lubys and loved it, both the food and the nostalgia of the dining experience from when I was a kid. I hadn't been there in years, but stopped into this location to get lunch. I ordered the trusty fried fish I always have along with a couple sides and a dessert. I was shocked when the total was $24!! The cashier was pretty rude and dismissive when I asked if she was sure. I wasn't rude at all I was just astonished. The food was awful! It was nowhere near edible and certainly not worth the price! The fish was super dry and the strawberry shortcake was stale with doused with a gross strawberry syrup on top with strawberries that had obviously just been unfrozen. I've since heard Luby's has gone downhill fast since they were sold to Pappas....and based on my experience I would definitely agree. read more

Food is always good! But today some older women who was in charge of putting the meat on the plate was so rude I mean like ignored me rolled her eyes everything. Couldn't even eat in peace because I was so pissed off. I don't know what her problem was but needs to learn to have better customer service!! read more

Food was wasn't good I had school cafeteria food that was better than this. My mash potatoes had black chunks in it I will never eat here again read more

I love Luby's, it's been a part of my Life for 47 years. Thank you. The food is amazing

I'm giving 5 stars because it's on the top end of what you would expect from a cafeteria style restaurant. The food is good, which is why I keep coming back. One change I wish Luby's restaurants would make is the elimination of the service staff. It's sad, really. I think they depend on tips, yet the way it's set up, you don't really need to be served, so hardly anyone tips them much, if anything. With the success of casual dining over the last few years, I think Luby's would be better off going in that direction. My two cents anyway. read more

Freaking expensive! I ate with my daughters and it was $50 for 3 Luanne platters and tea. Their prices have increased tremendously.

Kind of meh. Came for a late lunch and they didn't have any cheese chopped steak. The regular chopped steak was dry. The broccoli rice casserole deviated from the standard recipe. Sadly, the fried okra was the new kind that has mostly cornmeal and accidentally got rolled in with something else that had a sweet flavor. No flan for dessert, wtf? And this is supposed to be one of the good ones! :( read more

Lubys on 288 in Pearland has amazing service if you get a chance to experience Destinys as waitress, you will be blown away at her service she is attentive hard-working fast always has a smile on her face and seems to really love her job. I hope the corporate orifice sees this and gives her a promotion. read more

Absolutely love this location ! My favorite place to eat as funny as that sounds. I loveeeeeeee the turkey every time

Can't go wrong with baked white fish or the tossed salad (Italian dressing). For kids I recommend the chicken fingers with mashed potato and Mac and cheese. The location and parking sucks. The food and service isn't too bad. read more

Good food for a cafeteria. You can't expect more than you get for the price. However, when you have to wait on an item they tell you 7 minutes when in reality they have no clue.Everyone else at the table is either finished eating or has ice cold food waiting when you get yours. Just tell the truth so we can decide to wait or pass for another entree. read more

Always a good place for fresh food!! Plus a huge variety. Highly recommended!! They offer kid plates and senior discounts. The soda fountain drinks are pricey. read more

Arrived at 10:55, doors open and line staffed. Was rudely told "we're not open yet". Waited to 11:05 when a worker walked past me, glared at me, didn't say anything and escorted a large group into the line ahead of me. Checkout girl says nothing except "do you have cash for your tip?" Rude staff, except for the ones who refill your glass. Years ago, Lubys had tea cart ladies that circled the dining room refilling glasses. Now you have to flag someone down and tip them to get your water refilled. Rude staff, mediocre food and expensive. read more

Let me say from the outset this review applies only to the Luby's Fuqua Rd weekend breakfast buffet. After having driven by this location on several occasions and having noticed it offered a weekend breakfast buffet for $7, I thought why not? First, when you walk in and pick up a tray you're greeted (figuratively speaking) by a wide variety of salad offerings and something which appeared to be potato salad. Forget all of these. They're NOT included in the breakfast buffet spread unless you want to pay extra. Sliding my tray a few feet further down, I was offered a variety of what appreared to be cinnamon bread toast w/ sugar, pancakes, half servings (2 quarter segments) of Belgian style waffles, and French toast. I picked the Belgian waffles but saw no syrup. My server told me the syrup was available near the end of the line. Next up was a selection of pre-cooked omelettes, plain egg, egg w/ crumbled bacon & sausage patties, and egg w/ pico de gallo (aka the well known Southwestern Omlette). Nearby was a plate of biscuits and a large container of sausage gravy. Beyond those were 2 large plates w/ hash brown potatoes and Spanish rice. Other offerings included a pan of refried beans, foil wrapped flour tortillas and two plates with sausage patties and bacon. Several of the sausage patties had been sitting too long under the heat lamp as they were visibly darker and dried out probably with the taste of a hockey puck. Other and fresher patties were coated in a layer of greasy oil. One patty I saw mixed in with the sausage and bacon omlette was a very dark brown, another warning sign of food sitting too long under the heat lamp. Near the end I saw many small black plastic ramekins which initially appeared to be empty. These were individual servings of heated and unheated waffle/pancake syrup filled only about 1/8 of the way full. HINT: 1 ramekin of syrup barely covers 2 quarter segments of Belgian waffles. Grab two instead. The final offerings were a large bowl with a meager 1 oz serving of pre-packaged Kellogg's cereal and a small fruit bowl with 1-2 sliced strawberries plus a tiny chunk of pineapple and peach slices w/ sweet syrup straight out of a can of fruit cocktail. Drinks of course are extra. One small juice dispenser offered orange and apple juice. The machines are common among many restaurants. Don't expect pure orange or apple juice or anything close. To say these "juice" drinks are watered down is an understatement. I opted for coffee, which turned out to be a very bad decision for two reasons. First, Luby's charges $2 more for coffee and, even more important, the coffee served was some of the worst tasting swill I've had since I once ate at a Denny's on Hillcroft. Nothing could fix the taste. It's beyond gross. After having waited...and waited... I flagged down a waitress (is 8:30 am too early for them to take a break?), and exchanged the coffee for a soda drink. Just remember it's the little things, the add-ons, which can jack up your tab. Having sampled most of Luby's breakfast offerings except the refried beans, the clear cut winner in taste was the Spanish rice. My Belgian waffles and omlettes were both crunchy, a sign of sitting out too long. If you pick sausage patties, pick carefully, don't let your server pick ones for you and avoid the stiff blackish brown ones. Be sure to wipe the grease off the others before eating. If you pick an omlette, ask your server to dig into the interior where the eggs remain more moist. My overall impression? Food: C Service: Sluggish, After sitting down, I waited nearly 10 min w/out my coffee, then had to flag down a waitress. D+ Value for the Price: C Watch out for the add-ons. $2 for Luby's coffee is a major rip off. Will I return to this location for weekend breakfast buffet? Highly unlikely. read more

They no longer carry "large" cups to go. Which is kind of dumb. I asked the cashier why & she said, "our manager is too cheap to buy them". (Not kidding. She did say that). I go back a couple days later (today) for some mac and cheese to go & there isn't a cashier at the to go section. There's a sign that reads, "please go through the serving line for your to go order, sorry for the inconvenience" which was annoying since there was a long line & all I wanted was a bowl of Mac and cheese to go. I asked the cashier (different one) why there wasn't anyone attending the to go service and she said it was closed today. I asked if it was ever open & she replied "sometimes". I'm guessing it's hardly ever open because when I went last week there was a man getting food to go in the service line in front of us. Other than that the food is good and so is the service. Since I'm used to getting large sweet teas to go, I gave this location 2 stars for my inconvenience. read more

My parents love coming here and honestly the general atmosphere is very nice. The food is usually cooked right and served hot. Now, I'm 19 and I know that some of these young adults working here hate their job because let me tell you they look and act as if they do. Today our visit was amazing besides the fact that the salad employee looked like she was going to bite my dads head off and she was very rude to him. I didn't tell her anything but I did tell her coworkers that she either needed to change her attitude or just not work there. It's not the first time that she has been rude and has a very negative attitude. Besides this flaw, the food was good and the rest of the employees were amazing. read more