This spacious cafe delights with creative veggie and raw-food dishes, offering everything from flavorful salads to satisfying burgers in a chilled vibe.
"Browse the aisles at this health food store near NRG Stadium before scoring some of the best vegetarian eats in Houston. Sunshine’s Vegetarian Deli serves comforting vegan plates of spaghetti, enchiladas, barbecue mushrooms, and a spicy black bean Tex-Mex burger with chipotle veganaise." - Brianna Griff, Eater Staff
"Sunshine's Vegetarian Deli and Health Food Store, a tiny counter-service spot in the Medical Center, is a vegetarian deli, but about 90% of the menu is also vegan. The food covers the plant-loving bases—kale salads, grilled veggie wraps, and smoothies. What sets Sunshine’s apart is that its best dishes could impress a carnivore, like the thick plant-based burgers topped with creamy potato salad (thank you veganaise) and nachos drizzled in rich cashew cheese provide a newfound appreciation for the humble tree nut. Plus, half of the space is a mini wellness store where you can buy things like sea moss gel, ashwagandha, and tea that does important things like support your joint health and restore your childlike sense of wonder." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"If you drive too fast down OST, you might miss Sunshine's Vegetarian Deli and Health Food Store. As the name suggests, this tiny counter-service spot is a vegetarian deli, but about 90% of the menu is also vegan. The food covers the plant-loving bases—kale salads, grilled veggie wraps, and smoothies with cute names like Mango Mambo and Blueberry Burst. What sets Sunshine’s apart is that the best dishes here could impress a carnivore, like the thick plant-based burgers topped with creamy potato salad (thank you veganaise) and nachos drizzled in rich cashew cheese that can provide a newfound appreciation for the humble tree nut. Plus, half of the space is a mini wellness store." - Gianni Greene, Chelsea Thomas
"If you drive too fast down OST, you might miss Sunshine's Vegetarian Deli and Health Food Store. As the name suggests, this tiny counter-service spot is a vegetarian deli, but about 90% of the menu is also vegan. The food covers the plant-loving bases—kale salads, grilled veggie wraps, and smoothies with cute names like Mango Mambo and Blueberry Burst. What sets Sunshine’s apart is that its best dishes could impress a carnivore, like the thick plant-based burgers topped with creamy potato salad (thank you veganaise) and nachos drizzled in rich cashew cheese provides a newfound appreciation for the humble tree nut. Plus, half of the space is a mini wellness store where you can buy things like sea moss gel, ashwagandha, and tea does important things like support your immune system and restore your childlike sense of wonder." - Gianni Greene
"Everything from vegan nachos and soy chicken to seasoned beets can be found on the menu at Sunshine’s Health Food. To maximize your visit, pick up supplements like bee pollen or ginseng from the market side of the shop to take home for later." - Megha McSwain
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