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About Local Foods Market @ Rice University

Local Foods Market at Rice University brings a fresh, community-focused dining experience to campus. This new space offers a menu that celebrates local ingredients, sustainable practices, and diverse flavors. Whether you're grabbing lunch between classes, meeting colleagues for coffee, or joining friends for dinner, Local Foods Market has something for everyone.

  • Expanded Menu: Featuring personal pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast tacos, with special offerings from Local Foods Group concepts like Milton’s and Maximo.
  • Sustainable Sourcing: Meals crafted with ingredients from local farms, seafood purveyors, and artisanal producers.
  • Crafted Beverage Selection: Local beers, wines, and specialty espresso drinks from Greenway Coffee.

View the full menu here.

Beverage and Coffee Offerings:

In addition to delicious meals, Local Foods Market at Rice University offers an exceptional selection of beverages designed to pair perfectly with your meal.

  • Craft Beer: Featuring local favorites, including Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
  • Custom Wine Blend: Created in collaboration with William Chris Vineyards, exclusively for Local Foods.
  • Espresso Drinks: Specialty coffee drinks made with Greenway Coffee beans, including the signature Honey Iced Coffee.

Catering and Events

The Brochstein Pavilion is an ideal venue for campus events, meetings, and celebrations. With a capacity of up to 300 guests, Local Foods Market offers customizable catering options to meet the needs of your event, whether it's a small faculty gathering or a larger community celebration. Inquire about an event today.

  • Private Event Space: Book the Pavilion for your next event and enjoy delicious food and drink in a beautiful setting.
  • Custom Catering: Tailor your menu to your group’s preferences with offerings from LFM's diverse menu, including vegan and gluten-free options. To place a catering order contact Daniel Nossa at daniel@localfoodstexas.com.

Retail Hours

  • Monday - Friday : 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Winter Break Hours

  • Dec. 16th - 22nd | Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Dec. 23rd - Jan. 1st | CLOSED
  • Jan. 2nd - 5th | Limited Hours : 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Jan. 6th - 12th | Hour TBA
  • Jan. 13th | Regular Hours of Operation

Contact

Local Foods Market is open to the Rice University community every day of the week. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack, we’re here for you.

Rooted in Sustainability

Local Foods Market is committed to sustainability. They source the freshest ingredients from local farms and purveyors to provide meals that not only taste great but are also good for the environment.

  • Local Sourcing: Proudly featuring ingredients from Atkinson Farms, Swift Hill Farms, Blue Horizon Seafood, and other local producers.
  • Sustainable Practices: Focused on minimizing waste and offering a variety of plant-based, gluten-free, and vegan options.