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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.

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.
  • Crafted Beverage Selection: Local beers, wines, and specialty espresso drinks from Greenway Coffee.
  • Updated Menu Available Now! Featuring personal pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast tacos, with special offerings from Local Foods Group concepts like Milton’s and Maximo.

Online Ordering: The Local Foods Market café offers convenient online ordering.

Skip the line and place your order here!

Retail Hours

  • Monday - Friday : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Saturday - Sunday : 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

  • Catering: Local Foods provides an array of catering options for pickup at the Brochstein Pavilion or delivery on the Rice University campus. Place your order for individual boxed lunches, sandwich buffets, or large-format salads on Local Foods Catering Website

For more information about events, please see below:

Contact Information

General Inquiries & Catering:
Chelsea Thomas | General Manager
Email: lfm@localfoodstexas.com

Rental Information:
Email: pavilion@rice.edu

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