I would have given three stars, but this place is new and in the "opening" phase. Staff is always amazing to customers, and you can tell the owner loves her joint. The first time I went I got food envy and that is all on me. I got the chicken salad with tomatoes and they used super thin slices for a sandwich. I asked for more tomato and no charge, so super content. Second time I went there and got the club. Sooo good. Call me a weirdo, but I wish there was more of the cheap ingredients (aka. Lettuce & tomato) Happy hour specials are legit and after creeping on other peoples plates I would say try the chicken 100%! Kid and family friendly and salads look awesome. One odd pattern I saw was when people got seated it was asked what they want and myself and heard other tables request a menu. Not sure if COVID related, but always feel menu and a water are pretty normal to automatically provide. read more

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Shandy's was such a pleasant surprised, shoot really hidden gem. I had the chicken salad sandwich and it really hit the spot it was delicious. Also the fries sort of blew me away, super crisp I even thought of ordering some to go. First time here but won't be my last. And beyond the food alone, the customer service was TOP notch. A++ for Shandy's! read more

Shandy's - Chicken Salad and fries - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Back again for my favorite thing here Pesto Pasta Salad and Black Currant tea. Don't know why the place is empty but glad not crowded! It is a Sunday night at 6. Great reviews here including mine. Service always excellent. read more

Shandy's - Pesto salad with Black Currant Tea - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped in after the show at the theater. Greeted promptly upon arriving. Good food and good service. Definitely try the painkiller!

Don't get the hype. My husband and I have been wanting to try this place for quite a while. We finally decided to give it a go on a rainy Sunday. The place was dead. The service was atrocious, as if the woman who was waiting on us was annoyed we were there. Two sandwiches and two iced teas was just shy of $50. Needless to say we were glad we tried it because we WONT be back read more

My third time here and this place is amazing. A true hidden gem service is on point, the staff goes above and beyond and there Old Fashions are on point. I recommend Craig's Special, there Jerk chicken and there shrimp app. read more

Shandy's - Shrimp app w/avocado so delish with a kick!!! - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered the spicy vegetable bean soup, expecting a flavorful, well-prepared dish, but what arrived was simply a bowl of plain black beans--disappointing and far from what the menu description suggested. The service was equally underwhelming. With only one server handling the entire restaurant, she seemed overwhelmed and uninterested. She never asked how we wanted to split the checks and was visibly annoyed when we requested separate tickets. If you're shopping on 19th Street, do yourself a favor and dine elsewhere. read more

I went Shandy's for lunch on 3/1 and had a nice time. The restaurant wasn't crowded and there was street parking. I love the aesthetics of the restaurant, especially the Bob Marley wall art. The service and customer service was good and the food was great. I had a Caesar salad and black bean soup. Both were delish! My colleagues had veggie burgers (made with quinoa I think) and fries. They said their food was good. Our bill was $50. Not bad at all. I look forward to returning when I'm in The Heights again. read more

Shandy's - Bob Marley wall art - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Super dope spot with a great vibe! There's a bar with seating and plenty of other seating as well. I had the veggie deluxe sandwich with fries, it was delish! There's street parking and some parks out in the front of the building. read more

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I had an exceptionally bad experience here from service to food. The server was rude from the get-go. She was quite curt with my elderly mother who had some questions about the menu. She ordered the soup/sandwich combo and I ordered the tuna sandwich. Both sandwiches weren't so much terrible as they were pointless. And I mean utterly pointless. Either sandwich could have been made at home. The chicken soup was completely flavorless. My sandwich came with fries. I counted them because there were so few. I got 11 fries. For $33 bucks plus tip I found this almost offensive. The disappointment was compounded because I wanted to take my mom someplace nice for lunch. I thought Shandy's kinda seemed like it could been on the same level as Brasil or Empire Cafe but I was wrong. I was tempted to ask for my money back but instead I'll just leave this review. Bad. Bad. Bad. read more

Everything about Shandy's is great! Food, service, selections, location. One of my favorite places to dine.

This review is only regarding service. We ordered a drink and chose not to stay for dinner based on the attitude of the lady serving at the bar. She was rude when my very pregnant daughter asked for a mocktail. She rolled her eyes and acted like it was such an inconvenience. She poured a nonalcoholic beer in an iced tea glass and shoved it toward her. People order mocktails for the experience of a cocktail minus the alcohol. We left and won't be back. The menu wasn't that impressive and a bit pricey for salads and sandwiches. It was an easy decision to leave. I understand why no one else was there. read more

We came here on a Sunday afternoon-which is typically busy for most restaurants in the Heights. Shandy's was pretty empty. No one was in the front to greet us or direct us where to go. We tried getting someone's attention at the back of the restaurant but no one came by to help us. Some people at a nearby table told us to seat ourselves, so we did. The restaurant appeared casual, clean, and fairly kid friendly. Shortly after we sat down, the waitress came by to take our order. She wasnt unfriendly but didn't greet us or talk about the menu either. We didn't see her much after she took our orders and brought us food. We had to wave her down when we needed something. Customer service can definitely use some improvement. The restaurant had a brunch menu (which was pretty beat up) and a regular menu. The regular menu was mostly sandwiches, salads, and burgers. The prices seemed high for what they were offering-basically diner food but with less variety. When we got our food, it was clear that the food was overpriced. I ordered a burger with fries. There were barely any fries on the plate and I had to ask for vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, onions) on my burger. The burger was decent but not worth 15.00. My friend had pasta which was basically pasta shells with Parmesan sprinkled on top of it combined with mushrooms, broccoli, and a very small amount of sauce. It was bland and dry. She didn't finished it. My other friend had the soup and salad. The chicken soup looked like thinned out canned chicken noodle soup when it arrived. It was also very bland. The sandwich didn't have vegetables either and was small and dry. They should have told us that the sandwiches and burgers are literally just bread with meat and cheese and we would have to ask for tomatoes or lettuce. We were very disappointed with our food and experience at Shandy's and will definitely not be back. read more

New favorite lunch place in Houston. Service was great and the food was fresh and amazing. The potato leek soup was so great, I would go just for that. read more

The service was not good... And the food was not good as well. When you have small children please give a pep talk about running around in the restaurant. read more

Had lunch here while exploring 19th street. Nice atmosphere. Staff was great. Friendly and helpful. We had sandwiches. Both were delicious. Fresh and well constructed. Definitely would recommend. read more

Popped in on a late afternoon , mid week. Positively delightful experience. The ambiance is pretty chill. Clean, open feeling, right off of 19th street so right in the heart of things. The service was very efficient by Shandy and there was another lady that could have been her sister but I am not sure but both were very nice and on the ball. The food was great ! I had Rustica Chicken sandwich which was a flavor explosion. If you like chicken sandwiches this one gives a nice change from the same old, same old. My husband had the Buffalo burger and he said it was excellent. We will be back because I have seen pictures of the pork chops and they look so good I must try them next time !! read more

Ended up at Shandy's one Thursday night after being indecisive where to go eat. Glad we ended up here. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and good vibe. My daughter had the Mac & cheese, my husband the pork chop, and I had the grilled chicken. For appetizer we had the guacamole, which we devoured, it was very delicious. Glad our indecisiveness landed us here and had a very delicious dinner. We cleared our plates and we will be back. read more

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This place is super cute on the inside. Open seating, which can be nice. I've been two times in two weeks. Overall, stick with the pasta dishes. They are all wonderful. Great portion size. I got the chicken salad sammie the first time and it was very underwelming. Idk if it's the ciabatta bread, but I'd steer clear of all sandwiches. This doesn't impact the review at all because the drinks and pastas are all amazing! Amazing drinks, great atmosphere, friendly staff, pasta on point. read more

The food and service was amazing!! The food was very fresh. The ambience was very chill and friendly. Definitely recommend this place!

First time trying and wow I've been looking for a place like this ! Got two orders of redfish with mashed potato's and green beans and the fish, the sauce, the sides were all 10/10. I highly recommend. Also the inside was very clean and nice for date night. Definitely coming back soon !! read more

My first visit here and the experience was neutral. Let me say I hesitate to give any negative reviews with what our food service industry has gone through. However, now more than ever quality matters, service matters and value matters Pro's: -Nice atmosphere, clean and trendy -Friendly wait staff. Prompt and professional -Best Iced Tea since Cafe Express went out of business here. :) -great French fries Con's: -food was simply ok -wife's chicken sandwich was plain and other than the chipotle Mayo nothing special at all. -Shrimp BLT was underwhelming to say the least. Toasted square wheat bread, lettuce, tomato, bacon and maybe 4-5 small shrimp. No special seasoning, just a little seasoned Mayo. -Price was $40 before tip. $47 with tip is just too much for the value we got for lunch. My sandwich for $16 didn't even come with fries but some HEB like baked potato chips. We did see some other dishes that looked good. The burger plate and the chopped salad appeared nicely done and certainly a better value. We will certainly try Shandys again amd will re rate it at that time if warranted. Anyways I hope they can step up their game as there is certainly a place for this kind of restaurant in the Heights on19th street. read more

Shandy's - Shrimp BLT and Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We've been meaning to come since they've been open - we finally made it and are sad for all the time we wasted not coming. Delicious, fresh, kid friendly but still an upscale vibe. Even the picky kid devoured his dinner. Great staff. Don't wait - check out Shandy's ASAP! read more

It was just ok. Sandwich bread are basic and not worth the price. Cute atmosphere. Will go back for happy hour.

UPDATE!!! Shandy did respond and gave me information about her smoking process which my additional research affirmed. Knowing this, and in order to be fair, I have amended my review accordingly. I do suggest that she share this information as a general procedure to educate the public. Believe it or not, there are a lot of folks in Texas who are completely unaware of how to grill, bbq, or smoke. That includes me. I'm happy to say that based on my in-restaurant dining experience, I will definitely visit Shandy's Heights again. read more

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Good service and a nice interior but needs some help. Let me preface this review by saying that it is new and every new place has growing pains. The good: our server was very kind and efficient. Their waters are huge so you might never need to wait for a refill. This seems trivial but how many times have you been in a place desperately waiting for some water refill that never comes? The interior is very new, clean and inviting. The iffy: they only have diner coffee. In this neighborhood you may want to up the game on your coffee selection, even if it's just cold brew. The overall seasoning is really lacking. The breakfast potatoes were soaked in oil with no salt or flavor. The omelette was okay but way over cooked. Breakfast tacos were also just okay. I'll be back to give them another shot with their lunch food and hope they flourish in this neighborhood. read more

Stopped in from walking around 19th street into this little gem. We didn't eat any food but were there for drinks. Had the 19th and Yale. Was delicious. Staff was friendly, the place was spotless and super cute! Can't wait to come back to try some food! read more

Shandy's - 19th and Yale - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Absolutely LOVED this place. The RIBEYE (ordered med rare) was was DELICIOUS, even better than at the best Houston stakehouses. I woke up the next day thinking when could have this again. They have affordable wines by the bottle which I appreciated. The service was amazing and we enjoyed meeting Shandy (the owner) and her niece. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Cute spot on West 19th with nice ambiance, drinks, and food. They have a very nice weekend brunch too! I love the sandwich selection and salads. I've been here a couple times and we will continue to go back. read more

Awesome place to dine-in or take-out! There is something on the menu for everyone and the food is always fresh.

Super cute spot in the Heights. My salad was delicious and we had great service. A bit pricy for lunch items ($16 salad & a $5 topochico) but it was a good experience. read more

Shandy's - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went with our friends on Saturday evening for dinner, four of us and had a very nice experience. Our food was tasty, great service and we got to meet owner Shandy, a very nice lady who takes an interest in her customers' satisfaction. The place has been transformed since it's former tenant and it has a very nice feel within the great location on 19th St. Another great option to stop in for a drink, snack or meal before or after perusing the shops. Was told breakfast is served is well so looking forward to checking Shandy's out again soon. Oh, I had the half rotiserrie chicken and our friends got burgers, said they were delicious. read more

Followed her here from her Memorial location. I almost always get the roasted chicken. It's seasoned so well. I've once gotten a pasta dish and both are outstanding. read more

We tried Shandy's for the first time today. We hit the happy hours, which are from 11am till 7pm. Pretty great. Shandy made a great margarita on the rocks and we had the spinach / artichoke dip. It was homemade and delicious. We will go back. read more

Went for lunch with my coworkers. Owner was our waitress Small place but the food was great. Enjoyed the casual vibe.

What a great little place. Being new to American portion sizes it was great to get a meal that was a reasonable size (manageable for one person without feeling like you'd heavy lifting gear to get out of your seat afterwards), tasty, and well priced. Coffee was good - not personally a huge fan of filter (espresso is the usual back home) but this was nice coffee, refills freely offered. The best thing about the place was the staff. Another party dining at the same time as us were hassling a female member of the wait staff about their hair colour. To their credit the young woman took the rather barbed comments with good grace. When they came to check on us she was lovely. Quick witted, and mildly sarcastic (in a friendly way) - I'd employ them. Our male server was also very attentive, and pleasant to deal with. Two really good 'kids' doing a great job. A nice place to stop for lunch. Clean, nice décor, would definitely go there again. read more

The perfect spot for a bite or full meal in the heights. They were attentive and always quick with the drink refill.

Good food. Horrible service. Sad because I really wanted to support this place. Probably won't be back

The best $65 dollar appetizer and tea. The rest was awful, pink chicken and Turkey burger that smelled and tasted like p**p for dessert we got barked at by the owner! I guess because we were concerned with the safety of the meal and told we were the only people that EVER complained...sorry not sorry. Wait staff was very pleasant and attentive! 1st and last time there. read more

one of the Heights most underrated restaurants. Delicious food and cocktails. Fresh food and quite delicious. Great low key service. Casual. you'll be pleasantly surprised at this charming spot. I love their menu, especially weekend brunch. the owner is always there supervising. read more