For comfort food in a cozy setting, consider enjoying a meal at Treebeards. The Houston restaurant serves Southern-style food, but it's only open for lunch so make sure to swing by midday.

Treebeards is a small chain, but lucky for you, there's an eatery located just a short distance from 3800 Main. The family-friendly eatery features indoor and outdoor seating. The atmosphere is pretty laidback considering the food is served cafeteria style. Some of the dishes on the menu include mashed potatoes, fried chicken, and the popular jambalaya that might just make you feel like you're in New Orleans. Don't miss out on the meatloaf, which goes great with a side of Louisiana style seafood gumbo. When it's time for dessert, try the butter cake, which comes highly recommended by regulars.

You'll have to get your Southern food fix during the week because Treebeards is only open Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Treebeards
711 Louisiana St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 224-6677
www.treebeards.com
www.yelp.com/biz/treebeards-houston

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