Patty time

The Best Burgers in Houston Right Now

Smashburgers, stacked classics, and gourmet builds—Houston’s burger scene has it all. Here are the spots worth adding to your burger bucket list.

10/20/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Eat fresh

Dish Society's Parent Company Adds New Casual Concept to Roster

Introducing Daily Gather, set to open this fall.

09/15/2021 By Shelby Stewart

No Folding

Houston's Gyro Republic Announces Expansion Plans

You'll soon have more opportunities to customize your own street food delights.

06/23/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Mona Fresh Italian Food and Chicken Station Are Fast, Casual, and Fantastic

Two new restaurants make fine additions to a quickly expanding genre.

10/22/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Know Your Farmer

First Bite: Herb & Beet

It's cool to be caught red-handed at this Woodlands fast-casual resto.

08/24/2018 By Mai Pham

Going Against the Grain

Leaf & Grain Is Open at the Shops at Houston Center

Commitment to quality is changing the lunch scene.

07/20/2017 By Julia Gsell

Beef & Bread

Fast Firsts: Prince's Hamburgers

Do you have to be from Houston to understand Prince's sauce?

06/09/2017 By Alice Levitt

On the Go

Seven Fast Casual Spots You Won't Be Embarrassed to Frequent

From house-cured bacon to a 65-item salad bar, some good stuff comes quickly.

05/23/2017 By Lauren McDowell

Walking the Plank

Fast Firsts: Long John Silver's

Thirty years later, does the pirate please?

03/22/2017 By Alice Levitt

Bulgogi Barons

Remember Chi'Lantro? It's Returning in Brick and Mortar Form

The Korean food trucks left Houston in 2014, but a win on Shark Tank ensures they'll be back soon.

11/14/2016 By Alice Levitt

Houstonia Magazine

Fast Casual Dining