Is Lankford Grocery Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Season 7 Houston, Texas
Current status
As of October 2026, Lankford Grocery is open — confirmed via Yelp, September 2026.
What the source shows: Yelp listing for 88 Dennis St, updated Sept 2026, shows current hours and continued operation under third-generation owner Jessica Prior, consistent with prior Woodlands-expansion reporting. How we decide a status →
- Episode Season 7, Episode 2
- Aired
- Address 88 Dennis Street, Houston, TX 77006
- Now called Lankford's Grocery & Market
- Website No current website found
- Show map
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On 'Burgers, Tacos & Dogs' (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, aired 2009-08-10), Guy Fieri visited Lankford Grocery, a Houston burger institution founded in 1937 by Aubrey and Nona Lankford. The business, now run by third-generation owner Jessica Prior, according to Chron.com, operates from a former corner grocery store converted into a diner. A Yelp listing for the original Dennis Street location, updated September 2026, lists weekly hours running 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays with earlier Saturday hours, along with hundreds of customer reviews. Chron.com reported the business, now branded Lankford's Grocery & Market, opened a third location at 24 Waterway Avenue in The Woodlands, Texas, with a grand opening held 2026-01-31. The original Montrose-area building at 88 Dennis Street remains the flagship location referenced in the show's original episode.
The episode
Also in Season 7
Season 7: 26 of 39 still open · 2 renamed, moved or under new owners
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Ep 2Fab Hot Dogs
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Ep 3Nic's Grill
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Record ddd-0245 · checked by Cal Marchetti.