Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery – Middle Eastern
The air at Sammy’s Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery is thick with the intoxicating scent of toasted sesame and earthy zaatar, drawing guests into a space where the rhythmic dusting of flour and the warmth of the oven define the day. Golden, blistered flatbreads emerge piping hot, topped with everything from savory spiced meats and melted cheeses to tangy spinach and traditional kishek, offering a soulful taste of Lebanese heritage in every bite. This neighborhood gem transforms simple, time-honored ingredients into a vibrant, artisanal celebration of Middle Eastern baking that feels both comforting and deeply authentic.
3939, Hillcroft Avenue, Houston, TX, 77057 +17135051771 https://sammyslebanese.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Dairy-Free at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery in Houston has 31 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fattoush, Grilled Octopus Plate and Mugalgal (Beef or Lamb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery in Houston has 16 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus Plate, Mugalgal (Beef or Lamb) and Beef Kabab Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery in Houston has 47 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Halloumi Cheese, Cheese & Parsley Pie and Fattoush. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery in Houston has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pizza, Namoura and Foul Moudamas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery in Houston has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Halloumi Cheese, Eggs & Sojok and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery in Houston has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Halloumi Cheese, Eggs & Sojok and Meat Grape Leaves. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery in Houston has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggs & Sojok, Chicken Soup and Baba Ghannouj. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery in Houston has 19 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fattoush, Ka'ak Bread with Sesame Bag and Batata Harra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Combination Kabab | 2.7 g | 45.8 g |
| Shish Tawook Plate | 66.9 g | 45.2 g |
| Zaatar Bread | 10 g | 33.9 g |
| Fattoush | 137.5 g | 29.1 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Spinach Bread | 23.4 g | 27.3 g |
| Tea w/Mint Pot | 50.4 g | 26.7 g |
| Greek salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Baklava Pistachio | 68.5 g | 24 g |
| Fateh | 63.4 g | 23.8 g |
| Namoura | 73.3 g | 22 g |
| Cheese Bread with Sesame Seed | 37.1 g | 21.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Bakery
- Cheese Zaatar Bread - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cheese and Sojok Bread - $7.99: Cheese and spicy beef sausage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Meat Bread - $5.99 Available at: lunch
- Meat with Cheese - $6.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Bread - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Bread - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kishek Bread - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Zaatar Bread - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Bread with Parsley - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Bread with Sesame Seed - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labneh Bread - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pita Bread - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza - $7.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Pizza - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ka'ak Bread with Sesame Bag - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Harhura Veggie - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ka'ak Stuffed with Cheese - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ka'ak Stuffed with Cheese & Jam - $9.99: Strawberry, Fig, or Apricot jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Meat Pie - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Parsley Pie - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: lunch
- Spinach Pie - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Msabaha - $10: Served with turnips, pickles, mint, tomatoes, onions, radish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Foul Moudamas - $10: Fava beans served with turnips, pickles, mint, tomatoes, onions, radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fateh - $11: Pita bread, herbs, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kebda (Liver) - $11 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Kebda Iskandarani - $13: Alexandrian style liver Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Shakshouka - $10: Eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried eggs (3 Eggs) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled eggs (3 Eggs) - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs & Sojok - $12: Eggs with spicy beef sausage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs w/Awarma - $12: Eggs with preserved meat Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs with cheese - $11 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs with Potato - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hummus w/shawarma - $13: Beef or Chicken Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus w/Meat - $14 Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanklish - $10: Aged cheese with tomatoes, onions and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Halloumi Cheese - $15 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Labneh plate with olive oil - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Cheese with 3 jams - $15: Strawberry, Apricot and Fig Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mugalgal (Beef or Lamb) - $15 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Appetizers & Salads
- Hummus - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghannouj - $3.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Batata Harra - $3.75: Spicy potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouleh - $3.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek salad - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates
- Kafta Kabab Plate - $17.99: Served with 2 appetizers or salads Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kabab Plate - $19.99: Served with 2 appetizers or salads Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Tawook Plate - $17.99: Chicken skewers served with 2 appetizers or salads Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Plate (6 pcs) - $14.99: Served with 2 appetizers or salads Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shanks Plate - $19.99: Served with 2 appetizers or salads Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Plate - $17.99: Served with 2 appetizers or salads Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Kabab - $29.99: 1 skewer of kafta, chicken, and beef kabab Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus Plate - $29.99: Served with 2 appetizers or salads Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Falafel Sandwich - $8: Falafel, tomatoes, turnips, lettuce, tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tawook Sandwich - $9.5: With garlic sauce, pickles, coleslaw, fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Sandwich - $9.5: With tahini sauce, pickles, onions, parsley and tomatoes Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sujuk Shawarma Sandwich - $11.99: With garlic sauce, pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Soups
- Fries - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $3.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Grape Leaves - $1.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Grape Leaves - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Tea w/Mint Pot - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Turkish Coffee - $4.5
- Ayran Yogurt - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fresh Mint Lemonade - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fresh Orange Juice - $5
Desserts
- Baklava Pistachio - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baklava Walnuts - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Namoura - $1.75: Semolina cake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Rice Pudding - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery
- Is Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery has 31 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fattoush, Grilled Octopus Plate and Mugalgal (Beef or Lamb).
- What can I eat at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery on a dairy-free diet?
- Fattoush, Grilled Octopus Plate and Mugalgal (Beef or Lamb) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 31 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery have vegan options?
- Yes. 19 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fattoush and Ka'ak Bread with Sesame Bag.
- Is Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery gluten-free?
- 16 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen & Bakery?
- Combination Kabab, at roughly 45.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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