French-inspired Houston restaurant Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café has arrived in Cypress' upscale Bridgeland development, bringing with it the usual selection of sweet and savory crêpes, drinks, and more.

The store opened this week at 20240 Summit Point Crossing. The cafe serves both traditional crêpe combinations like ham and cheese and nutella and fruit, as well as riffs like chicken enchilada and the Le Californian (turkey, pepper jack, avocado, bacon, etc). Waffles, salads, and milkshakes round out the menu.

"This new location is more than just a business, it's a way to be part of something bigger," said Mike Kelton a local entrepreneur and franchise owner. "Bringing Sweet Paris to Bridgeland gives me the opportunity to be involved in a community I care about, support local youth programs and nonprofits, and create a place where families and friends can come together and enjoy an incredible meal."

Kelton is a well-known figure in Houston. After spending 32 years in the wine and spirits industry, he turned restaurateur in 2018. He and his wife, Mary, have been a part of several eateries, including Tree House Cafe and Hunger Crush. Kelton is one of the original Sweet Paris Strategic Partners, and also operates the Sweet Paris locations in Austin and The Woodlands.

First opening in 2012 with the Rice Village location, Sweet Paris has grown into an international chain with stores across the United States and Mexico. Houston leads the way with eight, including the new Bridgeland location. A trip to France inspired founders Ivan and Allison Chavez to create the concept. Since then, the chain has grown steadily thanks to its crowd-pleasing menu and strategic expansion. savvy navigation of Houston's rapidly changing food communities. They opened their Highland Village outpost in 2018, and another in Sugar Land Town Square in 2020.

"The Houston area has always held a special place for us — it's where Sweet Paris was born, and we've seen incredible growth here," added co-founder Allison Chavez. "We're beyond excited to open our eighth location here and continue sharing our passion with even more Houstonians. This expansion is a natural step in building on the strong foundation we've laid in the region, and we have no doubt that Mike will continue to represent the brand with the same unwavering dedication and passion displayed at his two other locations."