I do not ever come to this location because the Heights is just much closer and convenient. In the…read morelast month I've visited this location twice. The first time I sat at the bar for service, Allie was our server and she was beyond amazing. Helpful, explained the menu and specials, and made us feel really comfortable. The second time I came two weeks ago, we just ordered at the front and dined in regular. I ordered a pacific blue tuna melt. The girl with no hair who works in the kitchen has made my sandwich the last few times I've been to this locations I would rate them 0/10. I would honestly never come back to this location if I wasn't a forgiving person. Honestly I wouldn't be back to this location if Allie wouldn't have saved the day. My sandwich came out with little to no tuna on it. It was actually quite surprising for Chewbacca Hut. But the lady who made my sandwich gave me a little smirk before handing me my sandwich, and I knew something was wrong. If I could rate this location on food, and kitchen employees it would be o1 star. But thankfully you have employees like Allie. She saw me taking pictures of my sandwich and in literal disbelief of how little there was on the sandwich she immediately came to ask me if everything was right, she fully agreed the sandwich didn't look right and immediately brought me an extra portion of tuna to add. Without her, I would've completely roasted this entire establishment specifically the kitchen.

First time visiting and this place was a vibe. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a…read morefull bar. We walked in and placed our order, staff were really nice and accommodating with navigating the menu. The sandwiches were so bomb especially on the garlic bread, I think our only compliant was for the price there could have been more meat on the sandwiches. We both said we would be back!

I'm glad we have Ike's Love & Sandwiches all the from San Francisco in Houston and wouldn't mind…read morehaving more locations in town. This is the one and only location here and a great stop for all kinds of sandwiches. Their menu includes innovative offerings and iconic flavors, essentially the best of both worlds. If you're craving a classic or simple sandwich, you can get that. However, if you're looking for something special or out of this world, you can also get it. Ike's specializes in sandwiches with their Dutch Crunch bread and Dirty Sauce, both unique in its own way. Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, vegan, or on a gluten-free diet, their menu has it all. I personally am not a super fan of the Dutch Crunch bread since I find it a bit too harsh on the palate and somewhat dry, but love the Dirty Sauce (make it extra or on the side). I enjoy subbing the Dutch Crunch with either French or Sourdough. With over 300 unique sandwiches on the menu, there's a sandwich for everyone. My favorites have been the Menage A Trois (halal chicken, honey mustard, BBQ Sauce, real honey, pepper jack, swiss, cheddar), Ike's Reuben (pastrami, mack Sauce, purple slaw, gouda), Joker (all beef meatballs, fried zucchini, Ike's red pesto, ranch), and Grant Pinkerton, a Houston exclusive (Pinkerton Brisket, pastrami, BBQ aioli, provolone). All of my sandwiches have been stuffed and tasty, worth it! However, I find some menu items to be subpar in quality and flavor (chicken strips). The service is typically quick, efficient, and friendly. There are more than a handful of tables inside and some out on the patio. The shared parking lot can get very crowded as it is packed with lots of other businesses.

Here's a polished Google review version that keeps it honest but ends strong:…read more Review: I've been an occasional customer since this place first opened. Honestly, in the beginning it was pretty rough, slow service, incorrect orders, and the sandwiches just weren't as good as what I was used to getting in California. That said, I kept coming back every now and then hoping things would improve, and I'm glad I did. My last few visits have been great. The sandwiches have been fresh and really tasty, and the customer service has been solid. I also spoke with Jose, and he mentioned he's been working hard to turn things around, and it definitely shows. Not sure why they don't have more locations yet, but I hope they expand soon!

Recipe for success at this JJ's, Cut the meat portion in…read morehalf and raise the price. Not kidding, the turkey has a tiny bit of meat now. Probably everything else as well.

I ordered the #16 Club Lulu with Jimmy John peppers and mustard. I purchased two chocolate chip…read morecookies, jalapeño chips and a Sprite . This was my first time at this location; I stopped in because it is near my job. The issue that I noticed is that once my sandwich was ready it was placed on the counter and not in a bag. I had to ask for a bag to put all of my food in. The young lady who was working the drive through window simply pointed at the bag that was on the counter so I had to reach for it myself and grab two packs of mustard. I was a little surprised at the lack of customers service. When I was about to leave, I also noticed that the guys were taking loaves of bread out of the packages and placing them on the baking sheet without using gloves. I don't think this is sanitary at all.

Pretty spacious interior with lots of seating…read more I ordered the following: - Pho Large Special with fatty brisket, moist brisket, lean brisket, and rare ribeye steak - Spring Rolls - Coconut Matcha The food came out very fast and everything tasted great! I loved how the spring rolls had chili on top of the peanut sauce, giving it that extra kick- if you don't enjoy spice, just a heads up! I was impressed by the portion size for the large pho and the generous amount of meat. I shared this with a friend and it was the perfect amount. I was also very impressed by the coconut matcha. I was not expecting a restaurant to have good matcha but here we are! Not to mention, it was my first time trying coconut with matcha but the combo was a hit- super refreshing and it didn't taste watered down at all. This spot also has such good service too! Everyone here was very friendly, funny, and had good energy. Will definitely be back!

We were here for dinner with a group of 10 of us. The restaurant close at 7pm and were there at…read more6pm. Seems like they didn't expect much customers that was why there was only 1 server. Poor girl she had to work so hard since beside us there were a few other tables were filled. Food was Ok not the best pho I had ate. Service definitely could be better if the server got extra help. Overall it was Ok

Extremely disappointed that this location has gone down hill. They use to be so good with their…read morecustomer service but sadly that isn't true anymore. I came in at 6:25pm and there was no one in line. The guy at the cooktop looked at me and ignored me and kept cooking. No hello, one minute, or nothing. Straight up ignored. There was no one else for about 6 minutes and then a lady walked out the restroom and greeted me and asked if I had been helped and I told her that the guy has just been ignoring me and she just ignored that and asked what I wanted. I asked for a cheesesteak and she took my order, put it over by the guy and he proceeded to finish what he was doing and ignore my order and go start making some online order (I'm still the only IRL person there). After about 5 minutes the lady had to tell him to stop and make my room since I was just standing there waiting. He took forever so I ended up walking out and going over to Chipotle for a burrito and better customer service.

Normally when I go to a fast food place I already expect the average customer service but today I…read moregot the opportunity to experience outstanding service from every single employee there. My daughter and I had just left her game that she lost but the employees were so friendly, interactive and helpful. I applauded these employees and will definitely be back because the sandwiches were awesome but the service was outstanding!

If I could give this place zero stars , I would…read more I ordered the Mambo Italiano, minus the onions. I have to say, this is one of the absolute worst sandwiches I've ever had in my 50+ years. The bread was so undercooked that it stuck to the wrapper and ripped to shreds upon opening. Additionally, it was so nauseatingly sweet that it overpowered any other flavors within the sandwich. The meats were also bland and flavorless, as was the white shallot balsamic dressing. I wish I had ample words to describe how utterly disappointing it was. If you're going to brand yourself around sandwiches, you'd think you'd at least make edible sandwiches. This place is worse than Subway (who I consider pure garbage)!!! UPDATE: I was sick as a dog for almost a week afterwards

Fast service, peaceful ambiance, large portion. I paid about $25 for my meal and I am happy.read more

This place was a hit! I was visiting from out of town and my host brought me here…read more Ambience, 10/10: the place was well kept, great music, and seemed to be well managed from the time I was there. I went on a weekend so it was busy, but it wasn't unbearable. They have a decent amount of outdoor seating which was nice. Staff, 10/10: no complaints here! They were extremely patient with me upon ordering when I had a lot of questions, even though there were people waiting behind me. They were informative, had great energy, and were also hustling to get people their orders as quickly as possible Food/Drinks, 10/10: As a vegan, coffee shops can be hit or miss, especially on the food. Having clearly labeled vegan options made it easy for me to have confidence with my choice (vegan all day). The bread was perfectly warm but not hard. Great flavor. I also asked for a matcha with strawberry puree & no foam to meet my dietary needs. It was delicious! The person I was with had no the smoked salmon avocado toast and what I recall to be the amazon cloud. She rated them both 10/10 with no hesitation. Very flavorful and refreshing. Overall this experience was 10/10 for both of us. It's a not so small coffee shop with diverse options, friendly staff, and a clean ambiance that makes me want to go back. Highly recommend.

It's been many many moons since I last visited this place. I recall it as a great spot for…read morebreakfast/brunch and caffeinated drinks but this visit, I was a little disappointed. The last time I was here, a server took our order. However, this time, after waiting for a looooong time at our table, I discovered that all ordering should be done at the counter. I like how open and spacious the place is but the booth seats were in poor condition, with extreme cracks and peeling pleather. Also, many of the tablets were dirty and I had to get up and ask for napkins to clean up the stains. Help was very limited during this visit. The baristas were engrossed in making drinks and didn't seem very friendly or eager to help with questions. On the bright side, the young gal who brought out our food and drinks was really nice and helpful. She even offered to spray down our table and wipe it clean for us after she saw how icky it was. There's a Pick 3 toasts for $24.95 option and we chose two smoked salmon toasts and one avocado toast. They were decently good. It was a nice light meal to share between two of us. However, the quality of the drinks has declined. The strawberry matcha used to be excellent but the flavor has lost its vibrancy. I would not order it again.

our go to spot for burgers in our area. still hits every time we have a craving…read more fried fish/fries: 8/10 - the owner gives a bottle of tartar sauce if you dine in, which I highly recommend as you're welcome to a generous helping anytime you run out! it just pairs so perfectly with the fried fish. flaky and very crispy. can't go wrong with it! fries are excellently fried as usual. blalock burger: 8.5/10 - my fiancé really liked this one. it has onion rings, bacon, jalapeños, lettuce and tomatoes. hefty burger that'll leave you satisfied with just a lil bit of heartburn

What a hidden gem! Stopped in for a quick lunch and left pleasantly surprised and very full. We…read moreordered a burger, chicken tender basket, and the mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks were flavorful and perfectly fried, burger was huge and juicy, and the tender basket was also delish. (Check out the pics for the giant tenders) Would totally recommend if you are in the area.

Artisana is a bakery specializing in sourdough bread and French patisseries…read more Their shop is quaint and small with very limited seating. However, there is plenty of parking. They have a select variety of pastries. We got their butter croissant, blueberry cream cheese danish, and spinach pastry. The croissant was one of the best I had in Houston! It is subtle, buttery, and flaky and does not go stale from staying out all day. I think these Houston croissants are the most similar to the ones I had in France! The blueberry cream cheese danish had a healthy and generous amount of blueberries. It was flaky, and the cream cheese flavor was not overwhelming or artificial. The spinach pastry was also flaky like the others and had a good spinach and cream flavor. I also had a bite of my friend's cinnamon kouign-amann, but it was not as good as the others and was a bit on the drier side. All the pastries I got were well balanced with subtle flavors and had golden, crispy flakes. I really enjoyed them, and although I have been here a handful of times, it's definitely a Houston croissant staple, which I will be visiting more often!

Artisana is my go-to for fresh bread; it's the best I've found in the city, especially the classic…read moresourdoughs. The scones and pastries are more hit-or-miss, sometimes fantastic and sometimes slightly overcooked and dry. This is a place to buy great bread. If you're there and the croissants and pastries look good, go for it--but there are better destinations if that's your draw. Zero atmosphere and not a place to hang out.

Get in my bellyyyyyyyy. If you've seen Austin Powers, you're my kind of people. I stopped by…read moreStuffed Belly for some takeout on a Wednesday half an hour before close. Located in Spring Branch, this fast casual restaurant is located in the same shopping center as quite a few solid eateries including The Blind Goat, Jinya, and Feges BBQ. In fact, Stuffed Belly is owned by Christine Ha, winner of season five of Masterchef. Parking wasn't an issue in the busy yet spacious complimentary lot around the shopping center. Ambiance (3/5): Stuffed Belly is more of a grab-and-go type spot. The reason? It's quite small. There are about five seats inside and one long picnic style seating area on the small patio. That's it. The restaurant looks nice, just tiny. Service (4.5/5): You order at the counter and they let you know when your order is ready. The ordering process was smooth and we got our food within a reasonable amount of time. While service isn't a big part of the experience, I didn't run into any issues. Drinks (N/A): I didn't order any beverages on this visit. Food (3/5): I went with the belly burger (their classic burger) and an order of the loaded tots. It was a mixed bag. I love a good smash burger, it's one of my favorite types of burgers. The ingredients are all quality. The problem? One issue is that it's a pretty small burger as you can tell from my picture. A kiddie burger of sorts. The loaded tots, on the other hand, were a generous portion. I have a weakness for loaded fries. As others have mentioned in their reviews, fries are not an option at Stuffed Belly. Tots only. I like tater tots too, but it is pretty bizarre for a burger spot to not have fries on the menu. The other issue I have is that both of my items (as well as what my mom ordered) was spicy. Take this with a grain of salt as I can only handle a little spice. Still, the menu offerings packed more of a punch than I expected. Which definitely impacted my enjoyment of the meal. If you like spicy, don't sweat it. If you don't, you're probably going to feel like I did. While Stuffed Belly underdelivered a bit for me, I did come in with high expectations. The Blind Goat is much better (though more expensive) in my book. Also keep in mind that Stuffed Belly closes pretty early on several days of the week... 8 p.m.

Ordered the "Stuffed Ranch Clucker" and it was such a disappointment. It was literally 80% lettuce…read moreand chicken batter. The meat of the chicken was non existent. Soooo much lettuce was added and it added no value. Do not get this. I will not be ordering it again. No flavor either, except for the taste of mayo. AND what the absolute F!!! Absolutely NOT okay and in disbelief. Ordered a "The Keto Belly Melt" and there was NO patty!! The description literally says it included two-all beef patties, cheese, and onions. Look at the picture... my husband took a bite and come to find out he opened the burger with no meat....ridiculous. So pissed. So, if you order take out..be sure to check your entire order and I guess you have to open each bun too while you're at it!