Fat Bao is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

1. Fat Bao

8.2
3419 Kirby Dr (Richmond Avenue), Houston, TX
Asian Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Marco R.Marco Reyes: Ramen Monday is legit, grab some avocado chips you won't be disappointed. Also try a bao it's hands done amazing.

Houston PressHouston Press: The super crunchy soft-shell crab bao is nestled into a bed of Asian-inspired slaw and smothered with a kicked-up spicy mayo before being stuffed into the soft, yeasty bun! Yum. Read more.

Andres N.Andres Novoa: Their bulgogi bao is one of my favorites. I usually get 3 to make a meal out of them.

Monument Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

2. Monument Inn

8.6
4406 Independence Pkwy S, La Porte, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

erich l.erich lim: Fantastic gulf coast seafood although most items are fried. Down home friendly prompt service. Great homemade cinnamon rolls and views of the water is relaxing

John M.John Melton: I need to come here with my parents for their anniversary. Been here forever. It's all good here! Fried shrimp, étouffée, & the cinnamon rolls they serve alongside the dinner rolls are to die for!

CPCP: Huge portions of delicious food. Good service and nice views of the water. Free basket of rolls and cinnamon buns. Highly recommended.

Wanna Bao is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

3. Wanna Bao

8.0
2708 Bagby St, Houston, TX
Dumpling Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael Whitlow: The soup dumplings are great

Jeff N.Jeff N: Soup dumplings, duck, green beans

Trey S.Trey Steinbring: Crispy bottom shrimp xiao long bao, eggplant loves green beans, and spicy crispy chicken!

Local Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

4. Local Foods

9.2
2555 Kirby Dr (at Westheimer Rd), Houston, TX
Café · 54 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Chuang: Pretzel Bun!

Colin D.Colin Dismuke: The chicken sandwich on the pretzel bun is amazing.

Laura G.Laura Gracey: The egg salad on a pretzel bun with old bay chips is amazing!

Le Peep is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

5. Le Peep

8.0
4702 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Breakfast Spot · 41 tips and reviews

Hector Z.Hector Zepeda: For those with small Sweet tooth. Try the "Gooey Buns" very tasty and definitely not low cal ;-)

Ian H.Ian Hernandez: French toast and the Texas cinnamon roll are must haves!

Eric L.Eric Laczi: Great spot for breakfast! You gotta try their Cinnamon rolls. They are amazing.

Huynh Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

6. Huynh Restaurant

9.0
912 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Order the char-grilled pork noodle bowls or spicy bun bo hue!

JennJenn: Some of my faves dishes here are: the Mi Quang, Duck Salad, Duck Noodle Soup, Bun Bo Hue and Com Bo Luc Lac. BYOB. Very busy at lunch for the downtown crowd.

Kenneth T.Kenneth Tiong: bun bo hue has nice blood cubes in it!

Local Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

7. Local Foods

8.7
2424 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX
Café · 111 tips and reviews

Genie B.Genie Bean: Must tries: truffled egg salad sandwich on a pretzel bun, the posole, and the cabbage slaw (light and tangy).

Joshua W.Joshua Winata: The truffled egg salad on the glorious crusty-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside pretzel bun is a revelatory gourmet twist on a classic. Also their refreshing strawberry mintade is my new fave drink.

Eric C.Eric Carter: The food is good & it's definitely convenient when it's not Sunday Brunch. The pretzel buns are delicious!

Stanton's City Bites is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

8. Stanton's City Bites

8.9
1420 Edwards St (at Houston Ave.), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 75 tips and reviews

Andrew A.Andrew Alvarez: The Shroom (mushroom, bacon, and Swiss) is pretty dang good. Buns are very tasty too. Skip the fries, very mediocre.

Monica J.Monica Jones: Bacon cheeseburger with the jalapeño bun ask for it

SAADSAAD: Had the Cowboy Brunch and I love everything about it except the Texas toast😕 The toast was just too big so if you can replace it with a bun it would be perfect! The Cajun fries was incredibly tasty🤤

Ba Mien Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

9. Ba Mien Bistro

8.6
5102 FM 1960 Rd W (Glen Erica and Greenwood Forest), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Lucas R.Lucas Reddoch: Bun Bo Hue is awesome!!!

Brandon T.Brandon Taylor: The bun ga nuong is terrific (grilled chicken and vermicelli salad). Be sure to tell them to "hold" the hanh (onions). One of favorites places for Vietnamese cuisine in the area.

ChadChad: Bahn mi is delicious. Pho is also.

Grub Kitchen + Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

10. Grub Kitchen + Bar

8.2
799 Town and Country Blvd #200, Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 34 tips and reviews

Rhi M.Rhi M: Great "healthy" burgers. The hippue chickpea and eggplant burger on gluten free bun was excellent. They do have ahi tuna and salads as well. Thier happy hour is 3-6 or 9-11

Eva V.Eva Villarreal: Service was amazing. They provide gluten free buns, making it easier to enjoy a good 'ol fashion tasty burger. Milkshakes are a must try.

Mary N.Mary N: Wonderful burger and a great Turkey Pesto Burger Cobb Salad.

Good Dog Houston is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

11. Good Dog Houston

8.8
903 Studewood St, Houston, TX
Hot Dog Joint · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: They serve premium hot dogs made with 85% beef and 15% pork that are topped with house-made condiments and held together by Slow Dough pretzel buns. Plenty of local brews are on tap. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Manuel V.Manuel Villasmil: Not your regular Hot Dog, fresh buttery bun, tasty warm sausages and multiple toppings... local beer on tap plus great service.

Kevin H.Kevin H.: Hard to make a vegan dog as buns are not - but they have tofu dogs available to substitute in any dog.

Texas Roadhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

12. Texas Roadhouse

8.7
20840 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX
Steakhouse · 22 tips and reviews

Kristin H.Kristin Hoenicke: Holy buns with cinnamon butter! Keep 'em comin'!

Noe L.Noe Landaverde: Love this place! The cinnamon butter with buns are amazing. The food is amazing and not pricey at all!

John M.John McTigue: 16 oz sirloin split for 2 is the way to go. Tender and delicious.

Croissant-Brioche is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

13. Croissant-Brioche

8.2
2435 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX
Bakery · 28 tips and reviews

Maike G.Maike G: Yummy big homemade cinnamon rolls. Today I'm getting a spinach puff, latte and fresh squeezed oj.

Sofia P.Sofia Perez: Pair your latte with brioche and you're golden. Love this place.

John P.John Pavlick: Best croissant in Houston. Maybe America. (It's a little untraditional, though)

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

14. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

8.7
3217 Montrose, Suite 100, Houston, TX
Breakfast Spot · 49 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Layman: Get the cinnamon roll pancake.

BossHogBossHog: Cinnamon roll pancakes... 👀 You didn't here it from me....

Brittany W.Brittany Walters: Pineapple mimosa, breakfast pot pie, and the pancakes! Yummm!

Pho & Crab Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Houston.

15. Pho & Crab Restaurant

9.0
14741 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Andrew T.Andrew Tran: We offer the best pho and bun in town!!!

EvoEvo: Pho sea food is amazing, so is the king crab. Good taste for a good price.

Yzhi Q.Yzhi Quijada: The food is fantastic, great service, excellent quality food. Strongly recommend the pho, chicken flambé , chicken fried rice and garlic noodle! This is my favorite chinese restaurant ever!