This is one of those spots that just makes a great low key neighborhood bar. The parking out front…read moreis small, but you can usually find a spot around if it's full. They have plenty of tables inside and seating at the bar. The patio area has a nice covered area with some TVs, typically with a local sports game on. Typically at least a couple of families are around, either playing a game or just enjoying the patio with a cold pint. Food & Drink - 4.75* Great local craft beer selection! Definitely give the wall a close look as there's probably something you haven't tried unless you frequent the place already. For food, they have plenty to choose from. Starter and shareables such as chips & queso, pretzels, flautas, or spinach & artichoke dip. For mains you can grab a salad or a guilty pleasure like burgers, wings, and chicken sandwiches. I've had plenty of the items and have never been disappointed. I definitely recommend the onion rings if you go with a sandwich meal. That's not to say the tots or fries are bad, it's just their onion rings are really on point. On Thursday they do ribeye night, so give it a go if you're looking for something a bit more substantial. Service - 4* I've found generally speaking the service is pretty good when ordering at the bar. They can get a little busy at times and slow, but never egregious. Everyone is quite friendly when you ask questions and looking for some recommendations. Cost - 4.25* Always subjective, for me, I find their pricing pretty good for an above average pint and burger. If I were to knock it a little, I think some of the larger brewers "easy drinking" lighter beers could carry a slightly less cost, or maybe run more "specials" to sell at volume with thinner margin. Just a suggestion. Overall, I've never been turned off by any of the pricing. It's definitely refreshing to support local brewers and a local bar more than going to some of the more corporate establishments that sit nearby. Overall - 4.5* Whether you live nearby or need a good meetup location for family and friends around the city, this is a spot I'd recommend to anyone seeking a laid back family atmosphere.

Lazy Oaks is a solid beer garden in the Spring Branch neighborhood that has a little bit of…read moresomething for everyone. They have plenty of indoor seating between booths, bar stools, and high tables. If the weather isn't too oppressively hot, they have a great outdoor area as well with covered picnic tables, and even a play space for kids. There's beer on tap ranging from the standard to the craft, and they offer a full bar if you're looking for something stronger. I haven't ordered food yet but everyone I know who's eaten here has said that it's above and beyond their expectations. If you're looking for a place in Spring Branch to enjoy a beer and have a casual chat with friends, Lazy Oaks will be right on target.

Bad service And nasty pretzels…read more Is it suppose to taste Doughy and chewy ? Trashed what I bought

Just wanted to give a shout out to the manager here! There was an issue with my pretzel that I…read morepurchased from the Auntie Ann's in the food court. I called and spoke with him and then came back a couple of days later to get the issue fully resolved. Needless to say, I was very satisfied with the result - a fresh out of the oven, soft, crispy Almond pretzel which is my absolute favorite! Thank you so much to the manager and staff at Auntie Ann's! You never know how much good customer service and a fresh pretzel can make your day :)

Great food and lots of fun for groups. Staff is top notch and the ambiance is very cool.read more

Karbach Brewing was on my list for what I feel like was probably for quite some time... at this…read morepoint in my Yelping most of the breweries have been in my bookmarks for a while. So as I have said before it's a lot of fun to try these out when one of these bookmarked breweries can finally get tried out. Karbach Brewing was one of these breweries that were on this lengthy but steadily diminishing brewery list of mine. The beer that we had was a Kölsch beer by the name of Love Street. The flavor features to enjoy with this kölsch is a naturally sweet flavor along with a clean presence as well as a finish. The beer gives a slight warming feeling and is smooth in body. It's also very light bodied so not out of the realm of possibility of having more than one while hanging out. A very solid beer overall.

This was a convenient stop after getting my hair cut at Visible Changes in Memorial City Mall. I…read morewas headed back to work and needed something quick to pickup and take back to the office for lunch. I got their pretzel dog combo: a pretzel wrapped hotdog, pretzel bites and a lemonade (mustard upon request). Everything was tasty, but it's a lot of carbs and kind of expensive for the ingredients. $17.36, to be exact. That seems excessive to me. I like the "Sonic" ice, and the lemonade was very good. That is my highlight for this review. The girl who helped me was very had to understand. Every question had to be repeated. They share their space with the Great American Cookie Company. I am not a sweets eater, but I know people love their cookie cakes (more like a thin pie). They looks cute and if you like that kind of stuff, I'm sure they are good.

We checked out Pretzelmaker in the mall and I will say these are the best pretzels I've had in a…read morelong time! Soft and Buttery. You do have the option of sated or unsalted, I got salted and it wasn't an overwhelming taste of salt flakes. Perfect amount. The Raspberry Lemonade however wasn't my favorite.

Food tasted ok after the 20 min wait to order (there was nobody in front of me, and they only had 2…read moreorders ahead of me. They told me they needed to catch up before taking more orders). Then, when ordering, they aren't allowed to put ketchup on the side for French fries, but they are for the bratwurst? It makes absolutely no sense. The guy working the window is nice enough, but the guy running the place is a jerk.

Your food may be good, but $12 fries? At least put some kind of meat on it. Asked for cheese and…read moregot unmelted shredded cheese. What a joke.

I prefer Disappointing Mexican Biscuits but these will do…read more This is a nice stand inside the Memorial City Mall, and they're priced like pretty much all the other Great American Cookies stands all over the country, which is a little funny because they are therefore cheaper than most snacks in this mall, and I like them. Now I admit that some of the cookies in New York City re off the charts good, like Levain Bakery and Funny Face Bakery (formerly Cupcake Market), but if you want something down here then this will serve your purpose nicely.

Didn't see many options for cookies. So glad to come across this. I know it's just a chain store…read more But it satisfies the kiddo. No water though which sucks. Location is outside the ice skating rink. $4 for a cookie - on the pricer side but what does one expect in a mall

My wife and I had such a great experience doing a bon bon-making class at Mostly Chocolate! During…read morethe class, we were able to taste test a variety of the chocolate they use for their shells and got a really cool behind-the-scenes look at the level of care and attention they put into their craft and artwork. It was really interesting to see how much goes into making these chocolates and the amount of detail they put into everything. You can tell they really take pride in the art they create. Dany, the owner, was an amazing host and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. He was very welcoming and did a great job explaining not only the process of making the bonbons, but also teaching us about chocolate and how complex it really is. We've loved their chocolates for years and have always recommended them to everyone. After doing the class, we have an even greater appreciation for what goes into making them. If you're looking for something fun and different to do, definitely inquire about the class. You won't be disappointed!

Delicious chocolates that are almost too pretty to eat....but I managed to persevere and find a…read moreway! Excellent flavor selection with classics like salted caramel to unique options like passion fruit or hazelnut and pop rocks. You really can't go wrong with any you pick, but certainly suggest getting a variety box so you can try multiple!

Big cookies with the perfect crisp. Perfect to go with a warm beverage!…read moreI had the Reese's cookie and snickers cookie. Both were delicious and huge! Enough to nibble on and still have some for later. Bakery itself is clean with plenty of seating to enjoy the treats. The staff were very welcoming and helpful.

I've been visiting Three Brothers Bakery every year for their hamentaschen, but their kolaches and…read morecoffee keep me coming back. Five stars. I also love the consistently great service amd the space is always spotless. The experience here is always special.

Love Whole Foods. They have these great family meal packs for salmon and stuff that give you 4 meal…read moreservings that is already pre packed and prepped for you. I also love their flower selection and their fresh food/meals section where you can make yourself a lunch on the go. They had one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, and I need to get it again. I also love how fresh everything is, and how bougee it feels inside.

This Whole Foods has everything. A juice bar, sandwich station, pizza, hot food bar, olive bar,…read morecoffee bar and all the groceries you'd need. There's even a parking garage with elevator access. I found everything I was looking for and a few extras. The store is well-stocked and clearly designed. What surprised me was how the customer service felt. In all the years I've shopped at Whole Foods in different states, it felt different. Multiple associates kept asking if I was finding everything okay. While I understand it's meant to be helpful, and it certainly is on occasions, it started to feel intrusive after a while. At checkout, our cashier was drinking a bottle of water when we approached and continued drinking as I greeted him, holding up a finger to signal just a moment. It felt a little dismissive and not welcoming. Hence the 3 star review.

There are two locations in Memorial City mall - one by the food court and one by the ice skating…read morerink across from TCBY frozen yogurt. We visited both places this afternoon since the kids were really snacky. While the line at the skating rink location was a lot longer (ten people deep) and the food court has none, there were way more options at the first location and many more workers there. Pretzels were good, warm with just the right amount of buttery, salty goodness. Is it even a mall trip if you don't stop by here for some?!

From the owner: Auntie Anne's in Houston serves fresh, hot, handmade pretzels every day. Enjoy classic pretzels,…read morecinnamon sugar pretzels, pretzel nuggets, pretzel dogs, dips, and refreshing lemonade. Perfect for families, kids, and snack lovers of all ages, Auntie Anne's is a go-to stop for sweet and savory snacks. Order in-store, for takeout, delivery, or catering for parties, events, and meetings. Whether you're grabbing a quick snack or treating the whole family, Auntie Anne's delivers warm, craveable flavor in Houston.