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3 months ago

Always good, fresh ingredients. Staff are nice and very efficient. They get you through the line quickly. It's a well oiled machine! Especially for busy medical center. read more

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Nisha W.

3 days ago

The service her was great! Everything was fresh and fast! The people were nice and helped this older lady in front of me

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Nathaniel M.

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11 months ago

-Fresh -Quick -Delicious The service was quick, the staff were polite and patient as I asked a few questions, and the vibe overall was clean and efficient -- perfect for a healthy lunch without the fuss. I just wish we had one back home. Until then, I'll be dreaming about that salad. read more

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Sahrina G.

2 months ago

This place is awesome! The people are super friendly, it is the cleanest restaurant in the Medical Center area. I sat on their patio on a beautiful day and enjoyed the best salad I have ever had. I got to choose from a huge selection of vegetables, fruits, cheeses, proteins and dressings. I am a vegan and the grilled tofu was amazing! The fresh herb dressing was unique and delicious. I've been spending a lot of time in this area. I will definitely come back! read more

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Amy O.

3 months ago

Caleb was amazing. All staff was amazing. Recommend this location because of how fast they were during lunch.

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Faye O.

9 months ago

New Management! Caleb and team very jovial and enthusiastic. Fresh salad ingredients, clean atmosphere!

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Caleb C.

9 months ago

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Iriz S.

9 months ago

I love coming to this location for lunch and building my own salad they have so many fresh ingredients! Fastest, friendliest, and cleanest restaurant in the Texas Medical Center! read more

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Isauro S.

11 months ago

I had a fantastic experience ! The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the variety of options made it easy to customize my perfect bowl. Everything was flavorful and well balanced you can really tell they put thought into every combination. The ambience was also really nice clean, modern, and relaxed. It felt like a great place to enjoy a healthy meal, whether you're dining solo or with friends. I'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

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Quinn Gibson L.

1 year ago

Favorite salad spot absolute love that they have a seafood option to add for your protein very clean environment. Great customer service great selection of drinks. This is a very good healthy option. If you have time to sit down and you need fast food this is the place you need to go. read more

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Molly W.

9 months ago

Delicious meal! Thank you to Alberto and the rest of the Salata staff for being so accommodating to my large group.

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Sarah R.

9 months ago

The food was fresh and delicious! Josh and Caleb were so friendly . Great atmosphere!!!

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Jessica P.

11 months ago

Wow!!! From start to finish was a great experience. Entered and immediately greeted with a warm welcome.. staff very professional and polite! Clean tables, fresh food, great service! A+++ read more

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Zack C.

11 months ago

Great food, good staff, and speedy services. I enjoy the ambiance of this establishment and would recommend to anyone.

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Gracie

1 year ago

The customer service at this Salata goes above and beyond to make sure the customers are happy and satisfied! The food was fresh and delicious, plus this location is one of the cleanest Salata's I have been in! Definitely recommend and will be returning:) read more

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Iannsi C.

1 year ago

Never disappoints! Staff welcomed me with warm smiles and was very helpful when I wanted to try the new miso dressing. Food is always delicious & fresh and the restaurant itself was very clean. read more

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Paulino M.

11 months ago

The Food and service is always on point at this location. Always clean and the line moves pretty quickly even when it's long.

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Linda C.

11 months ago

Salata (601 S. Tryon St, Charlotte) provided excellent service to us - group of people in for a meeting in Charlotte, all with different foot sensitivities, or allergies, and everyone was able to have a wide variety of menu options, the food was prepared accurately, and everyone was very pleased with their lunch! Highly Recommend! read more

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Alphise W.

2 years ago

Often out if it low on ingredients not clean and staff not the friendliest or best.Today at 5 pm they were completely out of many things makes no sense. read more

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Joiya A.

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Always one of my go to lunch spots while at work for the week. Salata is always a good choice for me. Fresh ingredients and nice customer service! In and out. No inside seating. read more

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Brandi K.

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Fantastic! This little build-your-own-salad bar is right below the hotel I'm staying in this weekend for a conference. Stopped off during a quick lunch hour because I am a big fan of a massive loaded salad. You can choose between a small (which is a generous portion) or a regular (which is massive), pick your greens of which there are 6 options, then all the toppings. Like, literally ALL the toppings you can imagine. There are no limitations. Yes, you do have to pay extra for protein, but they plop on a decent amount. The bacon is free and pretty sure I got like half a pound in my salad. No complaints! Many dressing options and they toss it for you or put the dressing on the side. I forgot to take a photo before I started my snarf sesh, but you get the idea. Fresh, tasty, fast, and affordable! read more

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Location: Next to Baylor College of Medicine towers, close to Starbucks and Chipotle. Parking: Prefer to walk, take public transportation, or Uber/Lyft Food: Fresh items include green leafy veggies to mushrooms. Proteins include a variety of chicken items to seafood. During it's opening month, plenty of items included with the build your own salad. However, changes occurred that excludes items like extra bread. read more

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Stephanie C.

3 years ago

Scarce vegetarian options; had spinach enchiladas they were ok; too much cheese. I feel like it's overpriced.

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Pan Y.

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6 years ago

First time here and it definitely changed my stereotype of the definition of salad. So many choices of toppings, and all the things added to the salad made every bite a surprise -- I really love the sun-dried tomato sauce (partially because of the low calories) which has refreshing and healthy taste with just the right amount of sourness. Took off one star: the seafood mix ($4) was mostly just "crab sticks" that's definitely not from crab. Only one shrimp and few tiny pieces of tuna were found. Won't try this protein add-on anymore. read more

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Al B.

3 years ago

This is basically like a chipotle for salads it's super fresh lots of seating I'll be back

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Amber E.

3 years ago

I work in the Med center so I order my salad ahead of time because I have limited time to eat lunch. The last 5 times I have ordered ahead, my order has been wrong. Twice my salmon was left off (even though it was on the receipt and I paid extra for it). Once I requested spinach base and they gave me kale. Today, I requested spinach base and cabbage. There was no spinach. It was ALL cabbage for my lettuce base. Due to my limited lunch time, I don't have an opportunity to walk back across the street to have it corrected. Today, I finally learned my lesson and will not be dining here again. read more

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David N.

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This is the newest addition to food options in the medical center. I was excited to see this place open up. They started and finished construction relatively fast. I have been eating out less lately because I just plain got bored of my eating options. This place is like the burrito places (chipotle, freebirds, etc) meets salads. You first choose either a salad or a wrap (salad in a tortilla). Then you pick one of four different base salads. Then you have about 20 different salad toppings to choose from, top it off from 9 different salad dressings, and then add in 4 different types of chicken, salmon, mixed seafood, or shrimp. They mix it up and serve it to you. In my case I had the wrap version so I had another 4 different types of tortilla to use. A very cool concept...but just way too pricey. I had a wrap with chicken and it cost me 8 dollars. I could make a similar salad at Methodist's salad bar for about half the cost. The ingredients did seem very fresh so if you have the money, which most of the people here do, then it is a nice healthier option. There are no seats inside so everything is to-go. read more

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Leslie B.

3 years ago

I LOVE this place!!! Amazing salad....great price! The girls working there on Thursday, July 27 at 4:00 were awesome!!!! 100% recommend!!! read more

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Hima V.

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7 years ago

This is an update! Salata is back on track with the online orders. They are prepping the orders on time and the food is ready to be picked up as I arrive. read more

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Shaunie K.

5 years ago

So a coworker & I placed an order online for convenience, got there and my food was not ready for the pickup time... the people working there was standing around talking, no one greeted me, no customer service skills at all.. asked about my pick up order and a girl was immediately rude and told me I HAD to wait, my order wasn't ready yet despite it being past the pickup time. Got back to the office all to find out we had been bamboozled out of $14 dollars a piece because there was literally 6 black beans, two microscopic pieces of egg, 3 diced size pieces of strawberry, 5 mushrooms and 3 slices of avocado on my salad and my pita bread was dumped out in the bag. My coworker managed to find two pieces of egg, 3 broccoli, 3 tiny pieces of tomato and a crumb of bacon and her olives, mushrooms & jalapeños was still at Salata. A total rip off! AND OH YEA THEY GAVE ME A MYSTERIOUS BONUS IN MY SALAD.. IDK WTH IT IS BUT IT'S NOT EDIBLE...HARD AS A ROCK! read more

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Rhiana P.

4 years ago

The food was really good. I was surprised just expecting a normal salad place with plan flavors, as long as you choose what you want it tastes amazing. read more

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Jonathan L.

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7 years ago

Went here for a lunch break since it was close to work. I got their bbq chicken salad. It was tasty. I like that they let you try whatever ingredient you want. The service is also very good. They also don't limit the amount of food you can get - to an extent. Their ingredients seem fresh. There's no seating inside so it's to-go only, which was sort of inconvenient. Will be back again. Price isn't bad either. read more

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Best not to read the previous comments before Harvey hit. It's a Salata, if you've ever been to one it's pretty much standard fare. However, the new location is quite a ways better than the old one. Clean, fresh, and depending on who is in front of you, fast. The only real downsides to eating here are that there is no seating, so you'll have to be a bit inventive and the price. But you'll definitely be full if you get the large salad. And if you want to save time, definitely recommend using the app to get your order, especially during lunch hour. Sometimes the line can extend outside of the building. read more

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Shreda F.

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4 years ago

W excellent service, wonderful selection of food to choose from, restaurant is very clean and the staff is very friendly.

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Sam S.

3 years ago

Amazing food, friendly staff, clean place. I enjoy coming here after work with friends.

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Walter G.

4 years ago

Really good salad at a very reasonable price. I ordered online a regular salad, fully loaded (with over 20 ingredients) and they followed my instructions to a T (including dressing mixed in, as well as extra egg and bacon). Couldn't be more satisfied. read more

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Diandra B.

7 years ago

The staff and service has been upgraded!!! I love Salata, but would dread going because of the crappy service. Since they have re-opened I have had an amazing experience every time. The staff is always smiling and the service is fast and friendly. The ingredients are always fresh and service is fast!!! read more

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Leena C.

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I can't believe that I'm going say it but I love this place. I eat salads but rarely as a meal. While attending grad school at TWU, I stumbled across this place (you can only eat at Chipolte, and Cliffs so many times). It's like a big bar full of wonderfully delicious choices. Yes, they are a bit pricey - between $8-11 for a salad but it's a large enough portion to split like we did. I am not a salad type girl but I will say that they made the best salad(s) that I've had....and the girls that work the counter are pretty friendly. Thumbs up. read more

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This place is probably one of the healthier choices if you're staying in the Houston Medical District. It is located in a very quiet street right next to subway, which I would consider a strict competitor. However, they stand on their own because most of their items appear to be fresh. I did not order a salad from this place, but I got several side items and their soup. Food items, I like getting a combination of their pesto chicken and quinoa. The savory taste of the pesto balances the bland taste of the quinoa. What better than going healthy! I highly recommend their Tomato Basil Soup. It's not the world's best tomato soup, but it is higher up in the ranks compared to other fast food joints in the area. One of my favorite things to snack on are falafels. Here, I do not recommend it! I ordered it once and it tasted stale. The service here is great. The lady who works behind the counter is very patient and polite. In the area, Chipotle, Starbucks, Go Fish, and Subway...the servers are rude. Overall, their prices are very reasonable, I typically get the items I want for only $10 or less. I am giving this place 3 stars because it's not amazing, but a place I would return because I like some of their options. read more

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6620 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Medical Center
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Hours

What time does Salata open?

Salata opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Salata close?

Salata closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Salata is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Salata take credit cards?

Yes, Salata takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Salata have catering options?

Yes, Salata does have catering options.

Does Salata serve alcohol?

No, Salata does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Salata have TVs?

Yes, Salata has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Salata have bike parking?

No, Salata does not have bike parking.

Does Salata have outdoor seating?

Yes, Salata has outdoor seating options.

Does Salata have parking?

Yes, Salata has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Salata have free WiFi?

No, Salata does not have free WiFi.

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Fresh, fast, and full of flavor-- Salata is your salad spot made for everyone! Build your own salad or wrap with endless toppings, house-made dressings, and bold flavors that fit every lifestyle. From vegan and vegetarian favorites to protein-packed classics, we've got something for every craving. Whether you're dining in, grabbing quick takeout, ordering delivery to your door, or catering a crowd, we make eating healthy delicious and fun. Fresh, customizable, and always satisfying--because your salad should be as unique as you are! Order online today and make your salad, your way!

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So pleasantly surprised with Brown Bag Deli! I don't always expect much from sandwich places…read morebecause--really, how much can you do with a sandwich? But Brown Bag Deli really provided everything I could ask for in a straightforward sandwich. When ordering, you can choose one of their sandwiches on the menu, or you can create your own using one of the clipboards near the front of the store. I chose the create my own. I also made it a combo, meaning I got a drink and a side. The sandwich was so delicious! The ingredients tasted fresh and high-quality. They were also very generous with the portions of each ingredient. My side, the potato salad, was also super yummy. It was dense and a decently sized portion. Overall, I totally recommend Brown Bag Deli! It's the perfect spot for a quick lunch. Would also make great food for a picnic!

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I went here several months ago because my friend kept hyping up their version of a "spicy chicken…read morecaesar", and it was enough for me to place a to-go order and get up from my WFH desk to pick it up. I will say this flavor particularly was a 5/5 for me. It was exactly what I was looking for (carbs, spicy Caesar salad...not hard to please). However, I haven't found myself wanting to come back even though I drive past this area pretty frequently. If I did come back, I'd probably just order the same flavor again because it was that good. The Zeppelin is very filling though and kept me good for 2 meals, I just think nothing else on the menu appealed to me (other than the Spicy Tejano) enough to steer away from my go-to sandwich/bowl places if the craving for that type of food ever came. The staff were super friendly though and parking wasn't terrible. I can see why they chose the location since it is a great lunch spot for people in the area tbat want something quick but don't wanna run into the mall/opt for fast food drive thru.

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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!!

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2.2 mi•Upper Kirby

As a California resident I can confidently state bellagreen would be a very welcome presence. The…read morefood is clean, healthier than the vast majority of chains (on purpose), and quite delectable. The pastas, meatballs, and chicken parmesan are truly top notch. The salads are fantastic. Service is fast andt he restaurant clean - it's not always easy to give a chain five stars but this place deserves it.

At first glance this seems like a sit-down restaurant, but you must order at your table and get…read moreyour own utensils, etc. Having those expectations, this is a good choice for a quick, healthy, and tasty lunch. Their parking lot is far smaller than their dining area promises, so be mindful during rush hours. We really enjoyed the fish tacos, which had fresh and flavorful fish, lightly grilled with fresh cabbage and veggies. The order comes with three tacos for a very filling meal, and a homemade salsa for an extra tang if you like. We also tried the cucumber gazpacho. Perfectly light and refreshing on a hot Houston summer afternoon. If it's still on the menu, I'd recommend it any time. I also had a blackened chicken salad, which came in a huge portion. The chicken was flavorful without being overly salted, and the salad was as fresh as possible. Bella green exceeded my expectations, as it's hard to find such fresh ingredients and healthy options. I'd love to go back.

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Original ChopShop

3.5(71 reviews)

2.2 mi•Upper Kirby

I came here to meet a friend just for a mid-day snack and it's really nice!…read more I ordered their new power-up smoothie and my friend got an aqai bowl. It's counter service so we ordered first then found a place to sit while we waited for the food. Everything was made fresh, which was nice to know. The place was quiet and empty at 4PM but people started showing up to order around 5PM. I really enjoyed the smoothie and the staff are friendly and provide great service, bringing out the food and asking if we need anything else. The restaurant is clean and there's no tables left dirty for long periods of time if a guest was sitting there. I'd definitely come back at a later time for lunch or dinner cause I think this would be a great sunday brunch place to enjoy with friends.

Chopshop is a good, quick, and casual place for food. Probably more suited for a casual lunch…read moreouting if it's convenient for you. I ordered the hot honey chicken bowl, and it was good but nothing really worth going out of your way for in my opinion. The seating is clean but it's also not the biggest or most aesthetic spot. Service was very fast though, and the staff was very kind with helping me pick a bowl as it was my first time visiting. Overall not bad!

2.5 mi•Montrose, Fourth Ward

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Kids Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

BORI - Montrose

4.5(80 reviews)

Bori is easily the best Korean BBQ I've had in Houston. Plenty of parking and the restaurant is set…read moreinside a Korean-style house with sleek, spacious interiors that make the experience feel upscale but still comfortable. Service was amazing! Our waiter was incredibly attentive and fast, and the staff cooks the meat for you so you can fully enjoy the meal. There's also an in-house butcher, and you can absolutely taste the freshness and quality of the meat. We ordered the ABC platter with NY strip, boneless short rib, pork belly, plus an extra side of bulgogi, which was more than enough for 4 people. The side dishes were fantastic and the staff happily brought refills whenever we asked. Definitely make a reservation, and enjoy your time here...they never make you feel rushed.

Hits all the basics of an upscale kbbq restaurant. Fresh, high quality meat and the servers know…read morewhat they are doing. Felt like the pacing was a little off though. We got the combo thing with a bunch of different meats, and the large pork belly was cooked first so we ended up waiting for a good amount of time, and once we started slowing down the beef tongue cooked very quickly and faster than we could eat. The banchan were pretty hit or miss. The kimchi and salad were highlights. Overall taking away a star because I've had better experiences at other high end kbbq restaurants in different cities.

4.3 mi•Rice Military, Washington Corridor, The Heights

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Big Bite

4.8(54 reviews)

Tasty food truck on Washington The humus has a nice thick…read moreflavor The combo meat over rice was a large portion Service friendly Casual ambiance Highly recommended!

Wow. When the owners of this food truck told me that their gyro is made with love and care, I…read moreinitially thought, how cliché. However, their culinary prowess backs up that statement. I've tried many combo platters over the years and they all generally taste similar, but this version is unlike anything I've tried before. The dish contains a unique pickled flavor that brings out the rice and veggies. The gyro also tastes uniquely savory. I wish I took a better pic but I came here on a time crunch. Having a great gyro spot on Washington Ave is so fitting. Nothing hits harder than fast food after a night out, and Big Bite will serve as an unexpected blessing to those that stumble across it. It's no secret that good food trucks tend to look very barebones, but I still find it comical that the owners don't even have a menu to view. They nonchalantly suggested that I look for a photo on their Google Maps location instead. Rest assured, their food more than makes up for their lackluster appearance. I would love to give 5 stars but I paid an otherworldly price for my combo platter. $18 is the steepest I've ever seen an establishment charge, and it would've run me about $20 if I paid with card instead of cash. However, I wouldn't mind dropping by again on occasion for the amazing food and awesome owners.

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Craft Pita

4.3(119 reviews)

2.1 mi•West University

Ordered to-go via the website. It was ready on the time promised. The order was large and…read morecomplicated but the staff got everything correct and packaging was perfect. We tried the chicken kabab pita, beef pita, chicken shawarma pita. I recommend all three. The chicken kabab meat was perfectly tender and so flavorful. The hot sauce is a must!! We also had their fries which were perfectly crisp and seasoned. Hummus was so authentic and the quality was 10/10-def no filler ingredients. Lentil soup was delicious and hearty. Roasted potatoes were also so tasty! Overall, it is delicious food with quality ingredients and premium flavor! I will definitely be returning!

Wow! I was looking for a light but filling lunch spot and had always noticed Craft Pita out of the…read morecorner of my eye in this shopping center. So glad we finally checked it out. It's a cute casual, order at the counter setup with plenty of booths and tables, plus a few outdoor spots in front. We kept it simple and ordered the chicken kebab hummus bowl and the chicken kebab salad bowl. Both were great. They were fairly similar, but we agreed the hummus bowl had a slight edge. There were a lot of other items on the menu that sounded fantastic. The food quality was great and the staff was kind. Honestly, this feels like a place that will probably make its way into our monthly rotation. My only small critique is that it's a little on the pricey side. Around $21 each for a bowl is a bit high for a casual Saturday lunch for me. (But with that said, still excited to come back!).

1.1 mi•West University, Braeswood Place

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Beef Kafta

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Thanks for the great service for our book club

Salata

3.3(89 reviews)

Good salad, this place is good for something refreshing. The staff can be slow sometimes. There is…read morea lot of seating which is nice. Every recent time I have gotten the tea/lemonades which have creative flavors....it comes out watery... I might as well have gotten water. Very upsetting because this places flavors look like they'd be nice.

This location is not very clean. The people are very…read moreunprofessional and rude, no clue about what they're doing. Smerk service. Not coming back for sure.