If you want sushi, go someplace else. This place is clean, well-lit, good service.

I can't say enough praises about their floral department. Each time I buy flowers, we are amazed at how long they last. They get the freshest flowers. The 3 bunches for $12.99 can make anyone an amateur florist. Selection will vary based on what is fresh out in the market. Now, I have to sing the praises of Scott. I was sent to order flowers for my wedding. I'm the groom, not the bride. This was not fair but I took on the challenge anyway. I have Scott the few wishes of my future bride and I could see the wheels turning on what he was going to create. Two days later I came to pick them up and they were AMAZING. He far exceeded what we could have ever expected.

Pros: Huge variety, delicious prepared foods, i have to stress how incredible the selection is. They have stuff you would never see anywhere else in Houston. The coffee selection, stuff you can buy in bulk, chocolate, wines, breads, etc - wow, there is so much variety! And the free samples! yum! I love bringing out of town guests here.

Cons: Not enough parking, crowded at most hours of the day, the worst is that even though they have SO much variety, not much of it is very fresh. I know people are saying they have the freshest seafood and meat, but I am a vegetarian so I'm not sure about that. But of the vegetables, the leafy greens and roots are typically really overpriced AND tough (I am willing to pay a lot for fresh vegetables), they stock organic milk that is older than in other stores, i once bought cheese there that went moldy in less than a week, spiced red peppers that went moldy in about 1 week, their eggs aren't that fresh either, the list goes on and on.

My bottom line is that it is super fun to go with your friends, check out the free samples, but buyer beware if you aren't eating the food that you buy within 3-4 days. As for fresh leafy or root vegetables, better to buy somewhere else because everything here is tough and gamey, unless it's some exotic ingredient that you can't get at another store. If you must buy vegetables here, cook within the day.

I'm from Nor Cal...Central Market is my savior. Nowhere else in Houston can I find fantastic fresh Baguettes, delicious pate's, a wide selection of cheeses, and the best micro beer selection in Houston.

The butcher has fantasticfresh cuts of meat...the roasted peppers are delicious, and cheap (made outside, buy before you enter). Everything I have bought from CM has been excellent, as it is hands down the best grocery store in Houston. Bar none.

If this grocery store wasn't here, I wouldn't suggest anybody from California move to Houston. This makes it liveable.

If you are into torillas made fresh right in front of your eyes you have to check out Central Market. They have a great selection of fresh and organic produce!