Local Foods - The Heights

About Local Foods - The Heights

Local Foods - The Heights is a New American restaurant located at 714 Yale St suite 1a in Houston, TX. This establishment focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a menu of sandwiches, salads, bowls, and soups. The offerings include a range of options from hearty sandwiches like the Crunchy Chicken to lighter fare such as the Salmon Poke. They also feature a selection of wines and house-made beverages. The restaurant caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.

The Vibe

The atmosphere at Local Foods - The Heights is generally described as lively and welcoming, with a modern and bright interior complemented by a spacious outdoor patio. Service operates on a counter-order system, where guests place their orders and then find a seat, with food brought to the table. While often busy, especially during peak lunch and brunch hours, staff are noted for being friendly and efficient. The setting is suitable for various groups, from solo diners to families, and offers a relaxed environment for a meal.

• casual
• lively
• friendly
• modern

What's Good

• Crunchy Chicken *Contains Nuts

  $17.00

  A popular sandwich featuring Red Bird Chicken Breast, a nut-seed crumble, crushed chips, tomato, house pickles, romaine, provolone, and buttermilk ranch on a pretzel bun.

• Gulf Seafood Beef Sandwich

  $18.38

  This sandwich includes shrimp and blue crab, tomato, pickled onion, lettuce, and ranch, served on ciabatta bread.

• Chicken Posole Bowl

  $8.40

  A comforting bowl of roasted chicken, poblano peppers, green chiles, and hominy, finished with cilantro and pumpkin seeds.

• Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcake

  $4.20

  A semi-sweet vegan carrot cake cupcake topped with vanilla icing, noted by reviewers as a delicious treat.

• Asian Chicken Salad

  $16.80

  Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, romaine, napa cabbage/carrot mix, cured cucumber, green beans, broccoli, cilantro, bean sprouts, sesame seeds, cashews, kelp noodles, soy vinaigrette, spicy peanut sauce.

Perfect For

• casual dining
• brunch
• lunch
• family meal