Don't sleep on the sandwiches at Central Market. Credit: Photo by Jeff Balke

Best Grocery Store: Central Market

If we are being totally honest, seeing the Central Market label inside our neighborhood H-E-B makes us a little giddy because we know the quality is high and it reminds us that we can always go to the actual Central Market if we want. It’s like a high quality grocery store for the food lovers among us but it doesn’t feel pretentious at all. The veggies will last longer than you ever imagined, their grab-and-go counter is packed with incredible selections, and the sandwich shop is one of the best in the city. The entire store is a foodie’s happy place.

3815 Westheimer
713-386-1700
centralmarket.com/locations/houston

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