Lankford's
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lankford's is an old-school burger spot that many people recommend, with a setting that feels like stepping back in time. Several diners single out the chicken fried steak, offered as a Thursday special, as a highlight. Two commenters say it has slipped from its former quality, though one diner still considers the burger a dependable, budget-friendly choice.
Address
Lankford's Grocery & Market, 88 Dennis St, Houston, TX 77006
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Chicken fried steak, Burger
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/HoustonPastafarian in r/houston · Jul 2026ambience
Likes the 1937 store turned restaurant with the city grown around it.
- Recommendsu/jookyhc in r/houston · Jun 2025
Names Lankford's when asked for an old-school quick lunch spot near downtown.
- Recommendsu/generic2022 in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2025taste
Names the chicken fried steak daily special as top-notch.
- Mixedu/CrazyLegsRyan in r/houston · Jun 2025consistency
Says it has declined but is still decent; prefers another spot.
- Mixedu/kimbabs in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026taste
Says Lankford's burger just felt okay to them.
- Recommendsu/Milo_12 in r/houston · Jan 2025
Lists it among throwback restaurants to visit.
- Recommendsu/aliefchris in r/houston · Jul 2026value
Mentions the enchilada special.
- Recommendsu/acohn1230 in r/houston · Jun 2025
Names Lankford's when asked for old-school quick lunch spots near downtown.
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- Recommendsu/HouTexAtty in r/HoustonFood · Oct 2026taste
Says Langford's Thursday chicken fried steak special is their favorite in town.
- Recommendsu/donniemcconkey in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2026
Lists it as a breakfast recommendation.
- Recommendsu/chris_ut in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026value
Calls it a dependable burger for the money and a regular go-to.
- Recommendsu/Gfabcss in r/houston · Dec 2025taste
Recommends Lankford's for an amazing burger and old-school setting.
- Recommendsu/TioAction in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2025
Says they still have a soft spot for Lankfords.
- Recommendsu/chessgod1 in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2025
Recommends Lankford Grocery.
- Caveatu/NegativeStructure in r/houston · Jun 2025consistency
A recent visit after many years was not nearly as good as before.
- Recommendsu/HHtown8094 in r/HoustonFood · Oct 2026
Notes the Montrose location serves a good chicken fried steak on Thursdays only.
- Recommendsu/jsolaux in r/HoustonFood · Oct 2026taste
Agrees Langford's is easily the best chicken fried steak they've had in town.
- Recommendsu/WestConstruction7031 in r/houston · Jun 2025
Says it's the only serious suggestion fitting all the criteria.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.