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.

Can I say awesome! Belen was wonderful and so very personable. Her service was outstanding! As…read morefor the corned beef, just like NYC. The interior is full of NYC memories and only adds to the ambiance!

My friend and I were craving sandwiches and couldn't think of a place we wanted to try more. Katz's…read morealways impresses me with how elegant and cool the look and vibe are. We were seated immediately and our server was attentive and friendly. We had the amazing meatballs as an appetizer, and the sauce was phenomenal-tangy and sweet. I ordered the Carnegie Burger and it was amazing! The gochujang sauce complemented the perfectly cooked meat. A truly fantastic burger. The chocolate milkshake was also rich and tasty. I also ordered the chocolate cake and have to say it's famous for a reason, the layers were rich and decadent and a great way to end a meal!

Looking for a solid deli that isn't over run and has a variety of seating options? I've got an…read moreanswer for you... Ploughman's Deli and Cafe. I ordered the "Roll the Hard Six," and it was fantastic -- tender roast beef, honey mustard, plenty of crunchy goodness, and a sauce that kept me coming back for another bite. The bread tasted fresh, the service was friendly, and the pasta salad on the side was amazing. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you're looking for a satisfying sandwich and welcoming atmosphere.

Let me first start that I would have given it 5 stars if the total bill wasn't $46 for two…read moresandwiches, chips, 1 cookie and a small cup of soup. We are still trying to figure out how it got to that point. Very pricy place, but hey I guess you are paying for the vibes and the neighborhood. Other than that the sandwiches were absolutely delicious, VERY fresh ingredients REAL protein!! This isn't your Hillshire Farms sliced deli meat folks! They don't skimp on the toppings that you could choose (maybe that's what racked up my bill). Definitely check them out if you want to splurge!

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!

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!

Decided to make a trip to Mandola's Deli for lunch after they made it onto the Chronicle top 100…read morelist and were featured on Chris Shepherd's "Eat Like a Local" TV show. Showed up on a Wednesday around 11:45 to a mostly empty restaurant. Its counter service ordering, but very friendly and efficient. My selection was a 5" Deluxe Po Boy which has Ham, Salami, Mozzarella lettuce tomatoes and Mandola's Italian spread. Simple sandwich, but oh so perfect. The bread was perfectly toasted, the cold cuts sliced just right and tasty and the italian spread was the perfect condiment. I'm not normally a cold deli sandwich person, but would order this sandwich over and over again. Since I was solo dining, but wanted to try more than just the sandwich on my first visit I opted for a side of spaghetti and the italian sausage. Dumped the italian sausage on my spaghetti and it was like a small side entree. The sausage was the highlight, but the spaghetti was well cooked and the traditional marinara was flavorful. While I expected the restaurant to be a little more bustling at lunch time, it was a very comfortable experience in the bright open dining area with a great deal of Houston Sports Memorabilia on the walls. I'm very glad to have visited this Houston Restaurant Icon.

I gotta admit I was very exited to try this place out. Classmates of mine had seriously recommended…read moreit and walking up to the restaurant and going inside only heightened those expectations. The outside is characteristic of what you'd like to see in a neighborhood sandwich shop. The inside felt even more on theme with UH and Houston sports paraphernalia. I must attest tho my chicken Parmesan sandwich was just good. Slightly above average but I wasn't really impressed. Solid meal though. The chicken seems to be marinated to the chicken as it Marinara stuck really well and didn't create too much of a mess. The bread and the chicken were soft and easy to the bite which is an advantage this sandwich has over most. But the flavor was only slightly above average. And the garlic Parmesan bread didn't really make an impact I assume they thought it was (didn't taste it at all). I wish I would've gotten a recommendation before coming here cause I feel like I might've just selected the wrong menu item. I definitely will come back after class one day and try again. It is most definitely worth coming back. The service was welcoming and gives off east-coast neighborhood sandwich shop which I like. Good prices

Price was good. Service was fast. Restaurant is clean. We had the reg lobster roll and it was what…read morewe were hoping for. Sweet lobster that was not overcooked. And I felt fair amount of lobster for the price. The bun was the best part. Warm buttery with a hint of garlic. Complimented the lobster without overpowering it. We enjoyed it completely. Bring one to SouthEast Houston please.

Maine-ly Sandwiches Review…read more I stopped by Maine-ly Sandwiches for the Thursday special, only to learn it no longer exists and there isn't even a key for it anymore. From what I did see, the service was quick and efficient--the customer ahead of me was taken care of right away. The ambience is still casual and familiar. It's sad to say, but it just doesn't feel like the same place it used to be. I truly hope they make it. I came in specifically to support them and help bring some recognition. Wishing them the best and hoping things turn around.

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.

I don't know why I haven't been here before. Their sourdough bread is solid. The soup and the bread…read morethat comes with it is all you need. I've been told they have a bread bowl too which I will be getting next time. Went there at 1 and the parking lot was packed. Had to park in the middle but who doesn't need the exercise??

I really enjoy this place. The bread was delicious ... nice, soft and warm. The peppered turkey…read morewas delicious. The service was great. Our server was friendly and helpful. The sitting area was clean and spacious.

We enjoyed looking at all the goodies at this fine meat market plus. We were admiring the huge…read morehome made cookies when the owner brough us one to sample....wow! A stellar sample sells product and it worked, we bought some to our delight. I enjoyed a steak hoagie and my wife enjoyed a loaded baked tater. We shared one deviled egg. Everything we tried was great and we will be back for more goodies, and more of the best cookies.

Food: 3 Service: 5…read more We came here on a weekday for lunch and the place was bustling with people. I had originally wanted to come because I saw that they sold steaks for purchase you can bring home to cook. However, since it was lunchtime and we were already hungry, we decided to grab some lunch as well. We got the 3 meat combo with chicken, brisket, and ribs. It came with two sides and we chose coleslaw and chicken salad. I thought it was nice they had extra protein choices as sides. They also had a tuna salad and egg salad in addition to pasta salad, beans, potato salad and other options. The food came out quickly and the meats were all very tender. However, they just tasted salty. I had a hard time tasting any other spices/flavors which is what I'm accustomed to at other bbq places. The chicken salad was salty as well. It would've been tastier in a sandwich with some crisp greens versus just by itself. Coleslaw was average. Edible but nothing special. Husband thought it was too sweet. I do have to say the service was very friendly. The worker behind the counter gave us the impression that he really wanted to help and make us comfortable. When I found out they only sold bottled water, he offered to go to the back and grabbed us two cups of tap water, which was a nice gesture because he didn't have to. We ended up not getting any other meats because the unpackaged steaks looked dried out and sad in fridge. I wasn't sure if those were the pieces they would sell you or if they were just for display. But for $34.99/lb, I didn't want to risk them giving me the dried out looking steak. Overall, it seemed like people really like this place . The person in front of my husband said this place has the best burgers! And lots of people kept coming in and out. However, for us, this isn't our favorite.