Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is located on the first floor near the main entrance of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The Canteen Service consists of a Cafeteria (Patriot Cafe), Retail Store, Papa's Best Pizza, Vending Services, and a Barber Shop. VCS can be reached at 713-794-7133.

Veterans Canteen Service Patriot Cafe

Open for breakfast and lunch. Includes deli, grill, sushi, and assorted dessert and snack items.  Cook to order menu with breakfast and lunch items on weekends.

Location: First floor near main entrance
Hours:
     Monday-Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
     Saturday: 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
     Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 Retail Store

The Retail Store has a wide selection of retail merchandise to include health and beauty aids, candy and snacks, men and ladies clothing, gift items, greeting cards, and electronic products.

Location: First floor near Patriot Cafe
Hours:
     Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
     Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
     Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Pizza Shop

Pizza Shop  offers a variety of pizza sold by the slice. (Currently closed)

Location: First floor, adjacent to the cafeteria
Hours: 
     Monday-Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
     Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Coffee Shop

Our Coffee Shops sell Starbucks coffee and offer a wide selection of coffees, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.

Location: First floor near main entrance 
Hours: 
     Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
     Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Smoothie Strong

Delicious all-natural smoothies, Acai bowls, and fitness bread..

Location: First floor near Spinal Cord Injury entrance 
Hours: 
     Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
     Saturday and Sunday: Closed

 Vending Services

The Canteen Main Vending Room offers snack and soda machines. 

Location: First floor, Room 1A-660 (at the end of the cafeteria) and near each nursing unit
Hours: Open 24 hours a day

Barbershop

Location: First floor, Room 1A-150, near the Community Living Center entrance
Hours: 
     Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
     Saturday and Sunday: Closed

 ATM

Automated teller machines (ATM) can be found in the Main Lobby and the cafeteria.

Canteen Resources

•    VA Canteen Service (VCS)
•    VCS Sales & Promotions
•    Patriot Store Direct
•    ShopVCS.com

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