Seed-Oil-Free & Health-Forward Restaurants in Houston: The Clean-Eating Local Guide (2026)

Leaf & Grain*
Fresh grain bowls and salads with quality ingredients — a great everyday healthy option.

Cranky Carrot Juice Co.*
Fresh-pressed juice and smoothie spot known for clean ingredients, vibrant flavors, and easy grab-and-go wellness fuel.

True Food Kitchen*

Seasonal New American menu with vibrant, nutrient-focused dishes; known for healthy eats and well-sourced ingredients.

Flower Child

Feel-good bowls, wraps, salads and plant-centric offerings with plenty of vegetarian/vegan choices.

Honest Mary's (80% seed-oil free)

Build-your-own grain bowls and salads featuring fresh vegetables, simple proteins, and easy customization for cleaner, feel-good meals.

Bread Zeppelin

Chopped salads, grain bowls, and salad-stuffed sandwiches made to order with plenty of fresh toppings and lighter, customizable options.

Sweetgreen
Build-your-own salads and warm bowls with fresh, seasonal ingredients and easy customization for cleaner eating.

Local Foods
Elevated sandwiches, salads, and plates made with locally sourced ingredients and thoughtful flavor combos.

Ember and Greens
Fast-casual spot focused on protein-forward bowls, grilled meats, and veggie-packed sides.

Cottonwood
Neighborhood restaurant with quality meats, simple sides, and options that can often be prepared with traditional fats. Tallow fries.

Buff Burger
Better-for-you burger joint known for grass-fed beef, lettuce wraps, and straightforward ingredient lists. Tallow fries.

Vibrant*
Fully gluten-free café and bakery emphasizing nutrient-dense meals, smoothies, and wellness-focused treats.

Green Fork & Straw
Quick stop for fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, salads, and light, clean lunch options.

Leven Bakery and Cafe
Artisan bakery and café offering thoughtfully sourced breads, pastries, and simple breakfast and lunch fare.

Ruggles Black

Farm-to-table, locally sourced dishes (many cooked in traditional fats like butter/olive oil).

Kale Me Crazy

Smoothies, juices, wraps, and bowls with simple ingredients and minimal-oil preparation, often noted for seed-oil-free options.

King Steak*
Steakhouse-style dining focused on high-quality cuts of meat and straightforward sides that can often be prepared with traditional fats.

Lua Viet
Vietnamese café known for clean, comforting pho and fresh herb-forward dishes, with pho typically prepared seed-oil-free.

Jane and the Lion Bakehouse*
Small-batch bakery crafting artisan breads and pastries with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and traditional baking methods.

The Ginger Mule

Cozy vegan restaurant with nutritious whole-food-forward menu, plant-based comfort foods, fresh juices, coffees, and mocktails.

Awesome Bites Co

Vegan, gluten-free treats and snacks that steer clear of refined ingredients — good for allergy-friendly eating.

Mendocino Farms

Fresh, chef-inspired sandwiches and salads featuring seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and plenty of lighter, customizable options.

Local Table

Neighborhood American eatery offering seasonal, scratch-made dishes with balanced portions and a variety of lighter, health-conscious options.