Service was great. Food was very good. I had 12 boneless chicken wings with fries ( it was a huge portion) and my husband had a ribeye steak with Brussels sprouts and potatoes( he did mention they were dry). The Annex was clean, tidy and well maintained. We'll be back! read more

Love the food, never disappointed. Servers are nice and friendly! Showed up for reverse happy hour which was a nice surprise. I recommend going during the week for happy hour food and drinks! read more

The Annex Crafthouse - CRAFTHOUSE CHIPOTLE CHEESE TOTS - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Yuk! It is a bar with bar food - no more no less! They do have vegetation options-ya but nothing special. Try mos ! read more

We used to love this place. It had great vegan options close to our house. Now, since they changed owners, many of the vegan options have disappeared. They also run out of many of their other items on a regular basis. The waitstaff has never been outstanding, but now...it's really bad. Our waitress the other night asked if it was ok to replace the ginger beer in a ginger mule with ginger ale. It's not remotely the same. I'm extremely disappointed the new owners have let it get this way. Ok. We came back one more time because we just really wanted this place to get better, but we think we are finally done. I brought a party of eight in and it was so embarrassing. There was one server in the whole place. I think the last time there was at least two. Every time we ordered a drink, it took FOREVER!!!! Can't get a buzz at this place. The alcohol has passed through your system before the next drink comes. When we ordered, AGAIN! They were out of things. No Mac and cheese and no Brussel sprouts. My daughter was sooo upset. There was not a manager in sight to help or talk to tables. The server had the consolidation skills of a knat. All over the place. When my husband and I got our food, both plates were over cooked. The two kids not only Got their food last, but it was a solid 10 mins after everyone else. Again, no manager came by. The sad part is we used to love this place. We brought all our family and friends here. No more. It's the end of an era because this restaurant is on it way out. read more

Broc, Anna, Isabella, made our lunch fantastic. The food is great and the service was excellent. If you haven't eaten here do it. Great time we will be back. Thanks Cheers read more

Ok, the main point of writing this review is to state that Sammy Jo is a boss. I stayed for about an hour on a Friday, and she single handedly worked the entire bar like a champ! Seriously, an underrated skill because this bar was bustling! Happy hour seems to be a hotspot for this place. This was my first time in, and I was surprised to learn that they offer tequila flights, and whiskey flight, but do not offer beer flights! This is surprising because this is certainly a beer joint. On the plus side they have a great selection of local brews (although not all on the menu were available), and the bartenders do a fantastic job at helping you make a selection. Also their shots menu is really unique...peanut butter pixie stick what?! Apart from the drink, I'll agree with a few of the reviews below- the food takes quite awhile, BUT if you have a minute, I recommend the pretzel & beer cheese *chefs kiss*. I'm sure it's meant to feed two or three, shared amongst friends, but this was the perfect size for a gluttonous me (love me some beer cheese)! While I personally cannot say I'm in love with the "come and take it" staff uniforms, all and all, I would recommend this place for a nice happy hour brew with the mindset that the food is a bonus. read more

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Service was great. Very attentive. Food was ok. Nachos were ok. Uninvited guest not so good. Needs cleaning.

At The Annex Crafthouse and this place never disappoints. From the customer service to the food. Everyone is friendly and accommodating and the food is not fast but it's very Texan and they use quality products and ingredients. The Annex is truly a place you can safely get away and have a great meal where the staff treats you like family. read more

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There are bad restaurants, and then there's Annex Crafthouse, a place so tragically mismanaged it should be studied in business schools as a cautionary tale. I walked in, sat at the bar, and immediately became invisible. No greeting, no service, just me and the sounds of a bar staff more focused on shots and social hour than doing their jobs. Eventually, I was noticed not by a bartender, but by someone sitting next to me who also happened to work there (maybe?). She stayed glued to that barstool for the full two hours I was there. That's right, two hours for a sandwich. And no, it wasn't some Wagyu burger with truffle dust. It was a BLT. A $17 BLT. Ten minutes to get a menu. Another twenty to place my order. And then the wait began. I had time to rewatch my life choices while the bar played out like a bad improv show. One bartender actually tried, credit where it's due, but she was outnumbered by others who clearly mistook this job for a frat party. One guy was pouring free drinks for someone who seemed to be either an owner or a mascot, whoever he was (Z), he never paid for a thing and kept the booze flowing. Meanwhile, a woman in hot pants wandered around like she was part of a deleted scene from Coyote Ugly, alternating between knocking back shots with customers and occasionally pretending to clean up. Another woman, possibly a manager, definitely not on the roster for the evening, ate two full meals at the bar and played part-time server when she wasn't raiding the kitchen like it was her personal snack drawer. Finally, after a glacial 45 minutes, the legendary $17 BLT arrived. It was fine, basic, edible, the kind of sandwich that belongs on a diner menu for $6. The "premium" onion rings? A cruel joke. Greasy, rubbery, frozen abominations that tasted like burnt fryer oil and despair. I ate one and regretted it for the rest of the evening. The one competent bartender apologized when he saw the look on my face as I shoved the plate away. I paid, tipped her (she earned it), and left, never to return. Annex Crafthouse isn't just bad. It's a full-blown case study in how not to run a business. Unless you're into overpriced sandwiches, mystery staff, and the thrill of watching a workplace fall apart in real time, do yourself a favor and eat literally anywhere else. read more

I've been here a handful of times, the vibe is cool. Laid back...service was good each time. Our waiters never mind taking our pics so they win with us. The food was meh...fill up on drinks and it's more than acceptable lol. I've had my share of beer, wines and fun mixed drinks. Can't say the pour was heavy. They have a HH menu but I'd stay away from those cauli bites...chile, a mess! The street tacos were pretty good though. Now the vibe check is ruined cause they either didn't play music or the music to my liking. And that's sad cause my taste is quite eclectic. Definitely wasn't a loud crew, weekday or Fridays. Restrooms were clean and stocked with paper napkins. Always a winner.... read more

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A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Town - Annex Crafthouse Delivers! From the moment I stepped into Annex Crafthouse, I knew I was in for something special. The energy is lively and welcoming, the kind of atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of the neighborhood--even if it's your first visit. The bar staff and servers bring a vibrant, laid-back charm that creates a genuinely fun and casual experience. While it gets busy, especially during peak hours, the team keeps the vibe upbeat and social. You get the sense that people truly enjoy working there--and that kind of energy is contagious. Now let's talk about the food: absolutely incredible. I had the BLT, and let me just say--it might be the best in town. Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, and toasted bread with just the right crunch. It's elevated comfort food, made with care and served with personality. Worth every penny. The onion rings were golden, crispy, and satisfying--perfect alongside the sandwich. I stayed for a while, and throughout my visit, I saw a team that clearly works hard while making it look effortless. Whether it's someone jumping in to lend a hand or engaging with guests at the bar, everyone contributes to the friendly, community-driven atmosphere. If you're looking for a great place to relax, enjoy excellent food, and be part of a unique, upbeat local scene, Annex Crafthouse is the spot. I'll definitely be coming back--and I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates great food and even better vibes. read more

Brisket tacos two for five dollars and also Bueno and a fish bowl.... Waitresses are awesome here... attentive, and attractive! read more

The Annex Crafthouse - Possibly the best to tacos for five dollar deal in the city!! - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's your typical bar with decent drink and food selections. My friends and I stopped by here after spending the earlier part of the day outdoors at Paradigm Brewery a few miles down the road and we wanted to find a place where we could sit indoors while enjoying some good cocktails and delicious food. I'd never been here before nor did I have heard about this place. However, one of my friends is a fan and recommended this place so we ended up here. The bar is located inside Vintage Park so there's plenty of parking in the lot. The interior ambiance is nice with the bar smack in the center of the dining area. We sat at the booth facing the back wall. When we sat down, the table had not been cleaned yet but they quickly took care of that. Our server was friendly, but a bit on the slow side. He got pretty much all our orders right except for... drumrolls... WATER. As he was taking our drink orders, I had asked for a cup of water to cool down from the heat first. One of my friends had also asked for a cup of water along with his cocktail. Long story short, those cups of water never came until way, way, way later after we'd ordered and received our food order. And even then, when I'd asked for water again for the table, he had only brought out one for me. Now let's talk food. As a group, we had ordered the tomato basil soup and grilled cheese, herb & garlic ribeye, and Texas Cheese Steak. I personally had the cheese steak and even though it was decent, it was nothing to brag about and definitely not something that you go out of your way to get. I wouldn't mind coming back here if I were in the area. However, since this place is around 25 miles away from where I live, I doubt I will be frequenting this joint. read more

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Where do I begin. We walked in the restaurant at 3:15. There's 2 people at the bar. Six top, we're the only table in the restaurant. A couple minutes go by, server comes by to give us our menus. We order 2 appetizers and one entree while the rest of us look. Maybe 5-8 more minutes go by, and we out in our second round of entrees for the rest as well as a dessert. About 30 minutes later as we are debating if we should stay or leave because the long wait, our first entree comes out which was the brisket stuffed jalapeños. These are fine and what you'd expect. The appetizer sampler comes out another 5 or so minutes later and we asked what the hold up was. Apparently they had only one cook in the back and the second one just came in. The server leaves and we notice the cauliflower bites have no sauce on it, the fried cheese is under fried, and the fried pickles are cold. Hungry and irritated I go over to the kitchen area and ask to speak to a manager. A 20 something woman comes out and speaks to me. She introduces herself as the bar manager but reassures me she can help take care of any issues. I will admit I was pretty upset but she was extremely professional and de-escalated the situation. I told her the food is either slow, cold, or wrong. If it's going to take forever like it to at least be right. She apologizes and says we will take care of it and make it right. This is good enough for me and I go to my table. As I'm sitting down some of the entrees are now being brought out a little less than an hour after we sat. Someone complains their brisket quesadillas should have come with sour cream, but they were given mayonnaise. At this point they have messed up legitimately everything that had came to the table so far besides the jalepeno poppers. So I go back with a menu and ask for the head manager. Yes, I was being rude because this is ridiculous. I show him the menu and ask him what comes with the brisket quesadillas, he ignores my question. I ask again, and he just tells me to f*** off. Alright Gordon Ramsay, so I ask "f*** off?" And he replies "yes, get the f*** out of here I'll comp your food" so I walk off and inform my table that we are being kicked out. It is not my fault you are incapable of running a restaurant with a *single* table. It is not my fault you scheduled too few cooks. It is not my fault you aren't competent or professional enough to de-escalate a situation. Your bar manager seems to have actual experience with guests, he however may need to find a different career. I have managed restaurants myself. His skin apparently is softer than his baby face looked. The fish and chips were good though. read more

The drinks here are fantastic--well-crafted and flavorful, definitely the highlight of the visit. However, the service was a bit of a letdown. They did offer waters pretty quickly but we had to wait to place a drink order until our server arrived (who apparently was late which was explained to us when our waters arrived) It seemed like the staff was understaffed. We ended up leaving earlier than planned because of the delays. I'll likely return for the drinks, but I hope they can improve on staffing and service next time. read more

We stopped by tonight at 9pm to celebrate a birthday and they told us they were closing early as we were seating ourselves. This is the 3rd time we've been let down by service and overall atmosphere. read more

The Annex Crafthouse treated my wife and I to an awesome meal. We weee able to eat outside on a cool evening. Food, Service, and overall atmosphere were on point. Will return again. read more

Drinks were delicious but felt the food was over priced for the portion size. We started with the garlic Parmesan fries but they were nothing special. The garlic aioli was all in one spot. My hubby enjoyed his cup of chili. We ordered the chicken fried chicken to split but it was not nearly enough to split. read more

The Annex Crafthouse - Old fashioned and baby girl - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pretty tasty. Ordered the street tacos (one of each) and the brisket quesadillas. Enjoyed the food, but since both plates lacked sides such as beans and rice, it's a little lacking. Order appetizers if you're starving because these plates aren't enough food. Service was good. Server recommended tasty beer and everything served pretty quickly. Not sure if that's because they were slow, but they were very friendly and we'll be back. read more

Service is awesome but food just meh. Loaded nachos only loaded with cheese and a minuscule sprinkle of beans and pico with a teaspoon of sour cream. Definitely not worth the price. Burger overcooked and fries completely over salted. read more

Clean place but kind of pricey for burgers and bar food. I will say the mozzarella sticks were delicious and ranch was homemade and had amazing flavor. Service was attentive but not overly attentive. read more

Great spot! Nestled in the Vintage area, Annex Crafthouse offers a great spot to catch up with friends, grab dinner or even catch a game. They have a variety of indoor and outdoor seating and tvs are located all aroused so have a good view of multiple screens. They have an extensive menu and a wide variety of beers and cocktails. Be sire to scan the qr code for some rotating offerings on the beer menu. The service was great as well. I would highly recommend this location. read more

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Love my girlies, Kelli, Devyn, and Reese at the annex! They're awesome. Def recommend stopping by for a cold beer.

I really enjoyed this place. I tried it for the first time a few weeks ago with some friends. I got the craft house sliders minus the coleslaw and they were delicious! Love the buns they came on and the onion strings were the icing on the cake. My husband got the brisket quesadillas, those were also delicious! Very flavorful and generous with the potions. I love the vibe. Nice and dark, great setting to hang with the friends or even go to for a date. read more

I had the opportunity to stop by when in Vintage Park, and was pleasantly surprised to find plant-based on the menu. I ordered their cauliflower sandwich, but to be honest I was not necessarily a fan. It was a bit bland, decent in size, but not enough for me to return. I imagine the Cauliflower bites would taste similar, just miniature. The ambiance was relaxing- with a cute patio outside overlooking a fountain in the center, while inside was a large seating area, with privacy in the crowd. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Annex Crafthouse! Entire staff is very friendly and goes "above and beyond" to ensure customer satisfaction. Owner is often present which you seldom see at many other establishments. Brisket Quesadillas are delicious as well as other Appetizers/Entrees. I highly recommend!! read more

Good food! Priced a little high. Kitchen closed without warning, but would go back again.

We have just finished a girls day and we're looking for a quick meal. It was not crowded at all. We were served immediately and app came out so fast. Service was great as whatever I wanted he offered a vegetarian option for me. I got the Jack fruit Street tacos, delicious. It was quiet and clean. I enjoyed my meal although I could not eat it all. I will return. The only thing I would change is having a red hot salsa instead of verde. read more

The Annex Crafthouse - Jack fruit street tacos. - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Talk about swamped on a Friday night!...Came here with a group on a Friday night, and Annex crumbled under the evening hustle bustle pressure of catering to each table, including ours. Given, we went on a weeknight and it was a fairly quiet and peaceful experience, but also knowing that it's a bar and is bound to get busy on evening and weekends, I was still quite disappointed with our service. Server wasn't very friendly, nor did she keep in mind that we had two kiddos at the table with us, and there was a long wait to receive our food. Caught by a patron!..."fool me once, shame on you...fool me twice, shame on me..." I ordered the Drunk Chick on my first time trying this place, and didn't realize on the menu that it comes with jalapeno corn bread...but on this second round, I noticed it on the menu, and realized that I never got my jalapeno corn bread last time. So, someone else in my group ordered the Drunk Chick, and it still didn't accompany the entree. I am fine if things run out in the kitchen, but it would be nice to be told that the item has ran out, instead of expecting what's on the entree, but something totally different comes out. PSA: if you order Drunk Chick, you're likely to get regular toasted garlic bread instead. Also, PSA: don't order the fish and chips. It's really hard to get fish and chips done right. The batter for the fish was too bready and too thick. Quickly became soggy, and due to the overwhelming batter, I barely ate it. Crispiness was gone and the plate just didn't do anything for me. Also my dish was supposed to come with Malt Vinegar aoili and tarter sauce concoction, but instead I got two things of ranch and straight malt vinegar...disappointing to say the least. Had to get up from my table and flag down my server just to get the same thing again. I would definitely come here when it's less busy to get the better service. read more

The Annex Crafthouse - ZERO-PROOF STRAWBERRY MOJITO - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really good bar food. The drinks are delicious and one of a kind! I went during lunch on a Thursday. The bartender was extremely attentive and friendly. Happy hour starts at 3PM. There is patio seating, 360 degree bar, plenty of high top tables and televisions streaming the latest sports. PS: The cheese sticks are humongous and a must try. I'll be back. read more

The Annex Crafthouse - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

The prices do not reflect the quality of the food. This was an $18 meal and quite frankly it was worth $8. I wouldn't recommend eating here. Maybe the drinks are worth it but I won't stick around to find out. read more

The Annex Crafthouse - MEATLESS "MEATBALL" SUB - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

While in the Tomball area and visiting a friend in the area, he brought us to the Annex Craft House as he knew we were big craft beer fans and wanted to show us of the restaurants he really enjoys. Of course we started off with a round of beers for the table, my wife with the Ingenious Bramble Hazy and me with the Southern Star Buried Hatchet Stout. There was a very tasty and interesting selection of beer at the Annex Craft House and we really enjoyed looking over the selection. Burgers was what we were in the mood for. My wife went with the Texas Cheese Steak, thinly sliced ribeye mixed with Pico de Gallo topped with questo and fresh jalapenos. One of the best burgers she has every had! I chose The Alamo TX BLT, thick bacon, cheddar cheese, pepper jack with a burger pattie added for good measure. One tasty burger and really hit the spot for me. The fries were hot and crisp and the service was outstanding. I am sure glad our friend introduced us to this place. I know we will be returning as we plan to setting a short distance away. read more

When I walked I wasn't expecting the food to be this good If you go ahead and get the range bird and get the bourbon pecan shot those for my two favorite things so far! The range bird just has so much flavor and kick to it, and I love the french fries that comes with it! The drunk chicken was OK I did not like the sauce on top. My overall experience here was good! The staff was nice and the liquor was strong just how I like it read more

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We had the giant pretzel and fried mushrooms. They were great. We sat at the bar. The bar tender was super. This place is a standard. I would return. read more

Sooooo many mixed feelings about this spot... First I would like to say thank you to our waiter Jackson! You did a great job serving us today and being attentive. Thank you for wearing your mask to provide a sense of security to customers. It is greatly appreciated. Food was GREAT! Drinks were GREAT! Portion sizes are huge!!! We ordered brisket quesadillas, corn fritters, boneless wings, Mac n cheese and fries. All were delish! Champagne Margarita and Conquistador Margarita were delish as well.. NOW..... I chose not to post the pictures of the bartenders AND managers NOT wearing masks because I'm not a vindictive person. HOWEVER, it is unacceptable to be a place of business during such a time and have bartenders AND managers NOT wearing masks. Two managers were on duty and neither had on masks and neither did the bartenders. How can you have a sign that says masks required then when we enter y'all aren't wearing the masks??? Let's make this make sense people!!! Once again, Great Food!! Waiter Jackson was amazing!!! .... Management and Bartenders need to wear masks.... read more

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Haven't been here in a while this place is amazing food takes some time and it's a little pricey but worth the wait I can't remember our waiters name but it was my son's birthday and they don't usually sing happy birthday but he got the team together came over and they sang for him he went above and beyond the service were used to. On top of refills asking if there's anything else they can do for us. It was just a very pleasant evening will definitely be back very soon. read more

The Annex Crafthouse - 12 oz her garlic ribeye with grilled asparagus and small potatoes - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Third time here and again a big hit or miss If you're a jalapeño fan, we really enjoyed the fried jalapeño appetizer; but be warned there are A TON. Both the loaded tots and the sliders seemed to need something additional for us. The tots were better with the Elvis sauce and we thought the sliders could have done with some bbq sauce. Wings were not my favorite. While my boyfriend ate them and didn't really mind them I wouldn't recommend. And the Brussel sprouts were average. However this visit the server was beyond amazing. we were the only table outside and he was attentive without being overly so and giving us plenty of time to order way to much food. read more

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Always great service and good food. Games are on and people are smiling. Bartender is attentive and drinks are never empty! Thumbs up! read more

I visited this place a while back with a friend of mine. I ended up having the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Which is a comfort food for me. The grilled cheese was delicious and enjoyed it very much. The tomato soup had a bit of kick to it which is spicier than I was thinking it would be. All in all , it was a great experience. read more

The staff is unbelievable my amazing!! Sammy Jo, Brodine, Kaleb, Reed, Chris, and Sierra are phenomenal. Generally good humans who want to make your experience amazing! JP is a great food influencer with the menu. And Reece, well that goes without saying. He hires great people and is generally good to his customers. read more