Central Market
Central Market on Westheimer is a gourmet grocery store known for a wide range of specialty and international products alongside standard groceries, plus a coffee bar, bakery, and catering department. Reviewers describe it as a browsing destination as much as a shopping trip, with a produce section and specialty oils and chocolates that stand out from a typical supermarket, though a few reviewers flag the bakery and parking lot as weaker points.
What people praise
- Highest review volume on this page at 5,600, with 79 percent five-star
- Reviewers consistently praise the specialty and international product range
- Coffee bar and prepared foods called out repeatedly as a highlight
- Catering department available for events
Worth knowing
- A custom cake order left one reviewer disappointed on pricing clarity and color accuracy
- The parking lot draws specific complaints as chaotic
Our take: The volume and rating both hold up here, and the specialty focus is a real differentiator from the standard supermarkets on this list.


