Lankford's Grocery
28 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston, r/burgers30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.
What people say, in short
Many commenters name Lankford's Grocery as a Houston burger pick, and several call it solid, great or very good. One says they still love it though they haven't been in a while, and one nearby resident calls it very solid for the money. Not everyone agrees: several found it underwhelming, overrated or poor, and one thinks it costs more than a similar spot.
Address
Lankford's Grocery & Market, 88 Dennis St, Houston, TX 77006
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/abrogan in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2025
Names this place among suggested old-school spots.
- Recommendsu/son_of_yacketycat in r/houston · Jun 2026taste
Settled for Lankford's and calls it an incredibly solid burger that hit the spot.
- Recommendsu/beeedeee in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Named as a burger suggestion in reply to the request.
- Recommendsu/brenton2014 in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2025
Says they like this place, one of two picks.
- Recommendsu/I_Am_Guido in r/houston · Mar 2025taste
Hasn't been in a while but still loves it for burgers.
- Mixedu/slippytoadstada in r/houston · Jul 2024price
Sees a similar vibe to the suggestion but thinks it costs more.
- Recommendsu/SmokeMeatEveryday88 in r/HoustonFood · Nov 2023
Suggests Lankford Grocery as a burger pick with no further detail.
- Caveatu/Higgs-Bosun in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2025taste
Warned others off.
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- Recommendsu/nadalwannabe in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2025
Calls Lankford's Grocery great.
- Recommendsu/CaptainIncredible in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Agrees Lankford Grocery rocks when suggested as a burger place.
- Recommendsu/MIERDAPORQUE in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Strongly seconds Lankford Grocery as a burger recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Casper_N_TX in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2025
Says Lankford's is very good, echoing an earlier suggestion.
- Recommendsu/chris_ut in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026value
Lives nearby and calls Lankford's very solid for the money.
- Recommendsu/REA011321 in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Names Lankford as a suggestion for the request.
- Recommendsu/TioAction in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2025
Retains fondness for Lankford's.
- Recommendsu/HouSoup in r/HoustonFood · Oct 2024
Suggests this as a top pick for classic burgers in the city.
- Recommendsu/humanstreetview in r/HoustonFood · Dec 2025
Recommends this as a good burger option in reply to the area request.
- Recommendsu/chessgod1 in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2025
Names Lankford Grocery as their answer.
- Caveatu/vsp3c in r/HoustonFood · Nov 2026taste
Found it underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/obsessedwithhr_john in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2026
Considers Lankford Grocery a reliable choice, though suggests Little Matt's for outdoor vibes.
- Caveatu/No_Advice_5197 in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026taste
Says the patty isn't cooked to temp, the place is overpriced, and the food is poor.
- Recommendsu/MXWRNR in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Replies with just Lankford as its suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Witty-Rutabaga9088 in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Suggests Lankfords as a more conventional burger pick.
- Recommendsu/MixMasterMadge in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2025
Names Lankford as a burger suggestion without detail.
- Recommendsu/Zookar in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2025
Names Lankford's among burger suggestions without detail.
- Recommendsu/Munkadunk667 in r/burgers · Dec 2023
Suggests Lankford Grocery as a Houston burger pick for a burger tour.
- Recommendsu/donkeybrained420 in r/burgers · Dec 2023taste
Counts Lankford Grocery among the standout burgers from their multi-day run.
- Caveatu/tigerinhouston in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026
Calls Lankford Grocery overrated when named as a burger pick.
- Recommendsu/generic2022 in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2025
Lists Lankford among strong runners-up.
- Mixedu/thequackdaddy in r/houston · Mar 2025taste
Lists it among burger picks but describes its burger with a negative word.
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