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    Little Matt's

    4.6 (879 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LITTLE MATT'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Outdoor patio
    Justin A.

    I visited Little Matt's on a Saturday night with my wife and our 19-month-old toddler, curious to see why it was named #1 Kid-Friendly Restaurant in the Nation by Yelp for 2025. The restaurant's story is touching. Founded by Bill and Cindy Lillard in memory of their son, Bobby, proceeds benefit Texas Children's Hospital and other local organizations. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed with families and kids of all ages. There's a small outdoor patio with four tables, a back patio with more seating, and inside you order everything at the counter before they bring it to your table. The staff, mostly younger workers, were friendly and playful with my son. Entertainment options are everywhere. There's a mini arcade room, iPad stations, a candy counter, and a photo booth. If you have young toddlers, they have high chairs available as well. [KIDS MENU] +Hamburger for $7.95 - Served with fruit and fries. My son enjoyed it all, and the fruit was grapes. - 5/5 [SALADS] +Caesar Salad for $11.95 - Very basic, with ranch dressing provided on the side. I would skip this. - 2/5 [BURGERS AND SANDWICHES] +Little Matt's Cheeseburger for $11.95 - Cooked medium with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion on a toasted bun, served with seasoned fries. A decent burger, but not particularly memorable. - 3.5/5 Service was friendly and quick, and the whole place felt like a neighborhood hangout where families spend hours. Overall, Little Matt's is about the atmosphere and community more than the food. If you're local, this is the kind of spot your kids will grow up with and never forget. If you're coming from further away, it's worth experiencing once for the family-friendly vibe and cause, but the food for adults is just okay.

    Candy bar
    Vickie P.

    The food was amazing, the service is counter service and the ambiance is very very family friendly. Lots of kids and families. It was packed so get there early. They close at 8:00 pm so plan accordingly. Definitely read the about us story on the website. It was such an inspiration and really one of the many reasons we wanted to come here. So this place some love and go enjoy some good food. Fun, happening, casual dress kid friendly spot. Good job Little Matt's

    Double Bacon Cheeseburger
    Jando S.

    A beloved institution in the West U scene, Little Matt's is often recognized as a comfort food destination that is idea for a casual meal or a family friendly outing. Given their hearty portions, affordable prices, and outstanding customer service, it's not a surprise they're among the highest rated spots in the city. They've done a good job of utilizing the overall space, with lots of seating for both their interior and outdoor courtyard space. Everything from napkins, utensils, condiments, boxes and water are self serve and adults can enjoy the various TVs playing sports and news, while the kids can enjoy the arcade area. The bathrooms are clean and youngins are free to roam around freely. Their claim to fame has been their burgers, which have garnered some acclaim both locally and nationally. They're hefty and plenty filling, but I tend to prefer my patties to be less well done and more on the rare side. The chips and queso + salsa are basic, but I appreciate the amount of chips provided, which is perfect for a group to share. The fries have a strangely salty and addictive quality to it, but I can't put my finger on why. If there was a lowlight, it was going to be for the pastas. The mac and cheese was soft boiled noodles with some cheese sauce and the penne in marina is really aimed at young children looking for a little sustenance before running around the place. The wait staff are all young folks and the management is very good about keeping things efficient and constantly going. They made such a wonderful impression on me that I intend on making Little Matt's a regular stop whenever I'm feeling like burgers and a little bit of food coma.

    Bacon Cheese Burger
    Mandy D.

    The food was fresh and delicious!! The staff are so friendly and I was very impressed at noticing the staff taking care to clean surfaces. I will be back for sure!!

    Chicken tortilla soup with chips, cheese, and avocado on the side
    Mindy L.

    I don't know what took so long for us to try little Matt's, considering we live in the area, but thankfully we did, because it is now one of our family's usual! Every time we've been, we've felt very taken care of, the food is good, and we absolutely love that it's so kid friendly. Our favorite dish here is hands down the chicken enchiladas. To be honest, my husband and I were not enchiladas fan until we had the one from little Matt's. The chicken wrapped in a warm tortilla covered with delicious green enchilada sauce and cheesy goodness is so so good. Top that with some sour cream, salsa, and lettuce...perfection. Now we come here all the time just for this dish, and we also frequently order enchiladas from other places. Little Matt's has made us enchiladas converts! I also really enjoy the chicken tortilla soup on a cold day or when I'm feeling a little under the weather. I love that the soup is full of veggies (zucchini and yellow squash), and the broth is not overly salted. It's so homey and comforting, and comes in a huge gigantic bowl so you feel nice and satisfied at the end. Also love that you can sub fries for extra fruits in the kids meal, as our 6 year old is part fruit-i-vore. Come check out little Matt's for some homey comfort food with your kids (or friends who have kids). You won't be disappointed!

    Edna P.

    You know I'm upset that I've been in Houston for 8 years and I just now found this place. The food was amazing! The burger was perfect. Service was great! And ambiance was chill. Can't wait to come back.

    Comfort burger
    Nancy C.

    Good food and an even better cause! It's one thing to serve tasty food at a decent price but it is another thing to give back to help others in need. Proceeds from their sales are donated to organizations that help children with health issues and that is a wonderful thing to do. With so many options, it was hard to land on the comfort burger. The burger was dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, gauc on the side, and cheese. The buns were pillowy soft and the patty itself was cooked perfectly. It was juicy and flavorful. The options for sides are fries, garlic fries, and sweet potato fries. I opted for garlic fries and they did not disappoint. The fries are doused in actual chunks of garlic and the flavors were fantastic. I will be back for sure.

    Ngoc H.

    We stopped at this restaurant to grab to take on a picnic. We ordered the Santa Barbara sourdough burger and some Mac and cheese, chicken tenders with fries for the kids. The food was ok. Nothing special. The fries were mushy and not fresh. Might have been because we did takeout. Maybe it would be better had we eaten at the restaurant. The burger was ok. Again, nothing to rave about. The place was cute though.

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    Great food, friendly staff, free wine and tons of fun for the kids. Will definitely be back soon! My son's new favorite spot.

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    Love this place. Perfect for a family. The kids loved the food and so did we. They had fun in the arcade and loved the iPads. Great.

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    Awesome atmosphere kids loved the iPad and arcade . The owner Gregg was very personable and friendly . We are definitely coming back .

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    First time here. Nice place. Great food and service. Will be going back. Had miss California salad. Delicious!

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    Wow! Just... wow…read more Loved this place from the moment I walked in! Ambiance was super fun and welcoming. The tubs of ice filled with cold drinks all around as you approach the counter was casual and fun. And the staff was welcoming and friendly. The menu had so much variety, without being overwhelming. Anything from a good pazole, to a brisket Rueben, to an American Italian sandwich! I got the báhn mì sandwich, which was bursting with flavor! The pork was seasoned well and had good flavor from the marinade. The cilantro, pickled onions, jalapeno, all were so fresh and vibrant! And I was able to get homemade chips and fresh strawberries as my side - such a refreshing bite the strawberries after a rich, porky, spicy bite from the sandwich. Can't say enough good! Loved this place and would go back in a heartbeat!

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    Local Foods in the Upper Kirby/River Oaks area has a slightly different vibe than the one in The…read moreHeights because it's located in a shopping strip on a busy street (W Gray) with nice retail shops and restaurants. Parking can be tight depending on the time/day. This location feels like it has more indoor seating and a better patio than The Heights which is more exposed to the outdoor elements off the trails. I couldn't remember if I'd been here before until old photos I posted showed. I'm used to The Heights location which is closer to me. It's been about 5 years when I first moved to the loop that I went here with a friend. I had the OG Brussels sprouts which were my favorite when they still had Benjy's in Rice Village. It was a staple for 25 years. They closed in 2020 to expand Local Foods. Pretty bummed because Benjy's was great and had an amazing pecan-crusted goat cheese appetizer with pita. It had more of a cocktail lounge vibe that my friends and I would frequent back in grad school for HH. They had another location off Washington, but that is also closed and is now Forget Me Not. Anyways, the Brussels sprouts were amazing, and I always loved them. I'm glad that Local Foods occasionally features it as a special. I usually gravitate towards the crunchy chicken sandwich. The pretzel bun is everything, and the filling is loaded. If you have a bit allergy, this is not for you. It has pecans in them. I like the added potato chips, too. This time I tried the tacos de camote which was a sweet potato taco. I couldn't find any photos of it on this Yelp page, but I've had sweet potato tacos before in Scottsdale and was hooked. I didn't expect two large wedges on sweet potato lodged in a taco shell. It was delicious and carmelized. You could hear the crunchy outside texture. Loved that. What I didn't love was the difficulty of eating it. The wedges were huge, and the sweet potato was too hot and steamy. It would've been better had they been diced. The pumpkin seed mixture was good but too spicy with the jalapeños. I like spicy food but didn't expect that. The tacos needed salsa or crema to cut through the heat. I picked off the jalapeños and fork and knifed the sweet potato after a few bites with the taco shell. The taco itself is a blue nixtamilized corn tortilla. It held up the taco filling fairly well considering the huge wedge of sweet potato. It also dripped the oil off the sweet potato. I couldn't taste much of the refried beans. I liked these tacos, but it was a little too spicy and didn't have the acid it needed to make it better. I ate the sweet potatoes and nixed the tortillas. As for the sides, I usually get the kale salad because theirs doesn't taste like dirt. Lol. They add enough lemon, pine nuts, golden raisins and Parmesan cheese to make it taste better. I could eat a bowl of that. It's always served in a tiny container. I also get their homemade potato chips. It's dusted with Old Bay seasoning. It can be oily at times, though. This time, I tried a seasonal side of strawberries that was recommended by the guy at the register. It was delicious. The strawberries were soaked in a slightly sweet simple syrup with chopped basil. They have a variety of lemonades, tea, fountain drinks, cocktails and refrigerated beverages to choose from. Lemonade can be too sweet, so I dilute it with ice and water. I like that it's open with the cups and plastic to-go cups if that's your preference. I've always enjoyed what Local Foods offers and like that they offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Service is friendly, and it's a nice, casual place to dine in or on the patio.

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    Ordered to-go via the website. It was ready on the time promised. The order was large and…read morecomplicated but the staff got everything correct and packaging was perfect. We tried the chicken kabab pita, beef pita, chicken shawarma pita. I recommend all three. The chicken kabab meat was perfectly tender and so flavorful. The hot sauce is a must!! We also had their fries which were perfectly crisp and seasoned. Hummus was so authentic and the quality was 10/10-def no filler ingredients. Lentil soup was delicious and hearty. Roasted potatoes were also so tasty! Overall, it is delicious food with quality ingredients and premium flavor! I will definitely be returning!

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    Okay, I'm giving it five stars, even though I threw my sandwich away after the first bite. There…read morewas mayo in that bite. Communication was a struggle on both ends. I tried to get the man behind the counter to understand that I wanted half a muffaletta, with no mayo. I expressed this in several different ways, because the confused expression on his face indicated that none of it was registering. In the end I gave up and accepted the whole, giant sandwich wheel. It wasn't till I got home that I realized he'd misunderstood more than just the size I was asking for. I can't tell you how much I despise mayonnaise (unless I'm having a BLT, and am thoroughly in charge of the application of the condiment). Why would it even be an option, mayo on a muffaletta? It would be just as ridiculous to have to specify "no ketchup" on one. I don't mean to come off as overly dramatic, here, but that bite was more harmful to me than anything that has ever happened to anyone in the history of humankind. You're probably thinking, "He-LLO . . . Have you seen Schindler's List?" And you may have a point. I sat through that whole film just letting valuable hours pass me right by. But this sandwich thing was even worse. So, after all that bitching, why the five stars, Mike? Because I know it would have been good without the mayonnaise. And because I remember the old Antone's. Not gonna let one assassination attempt ruin that history. I can't go back until I'm completely fluent in Spanish, though. Como se dice "mayo" in espanol?

    Saw this place show up on lunchdrop, and was excited they had a Cuban poboy. Was very disappointing…read moreto say the least. Agree with other reviews here: way too salty and too much mayo. Most of all the poboys are overpriced as they are way too small. Probably won't order from here again.

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