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Growing Houston crêpe cafe brings Parisian style to new Cypress store

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café has opened at Bridgeland in Cypress

Photo by Shannon O'Hara

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."

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Favorite Houston comfort food spot picks Garden Oaks for 10th location

Courtesy of Barnaby's Cafe

Barnaby's Cafe is coming to the Stomping Grounds this fall.

Earlier this week, real estate developer Bryan Danna promised “big news…very soon” about a new tenant for the former LuLoo’s Day & Night space at his Stomping Grounds development in Garden Oaks. That news is that Houston favorite Barnaby’s Cafe has claimed the space for a new location that will open later this year.

When a Barnaby’s decal appear on the restaurant’s door a couple of days ago, news of the restaurant’s imminent arrival spread quickly on social media. It will be Barnaby’s tenth location, joining outposts in Montrose, River Oaks, the Heights, and more.

The restaurant will occupy a 2,250-square-foot space at the Stomping Grounds. It will offer a to-go window for people hanging out in the development’s green space as well as a gated, dog-friendly patio. Houston artist Roberto Cervantes will contribute works to the restaurant’s interior.

Founded in 1992 by restaurateur Jeff Gale, Barnaby’s is known for its wide-ranging and affordable menu of classic American fare, including salads, sandwiches, breakfast items, and dinner entrees. Customer favorites include the Lebanese chicken fattoush salad, chipotle black bean burger, baby back ribs, and green eggs, which are scrambled with spinach and artichoke hearts. Dogs can snack on a special “puppy menu” of ground beef, sliced chicken breast, or scrambled eggs over brown rice.

Stomping Grounds green space A to-go window will expedite orders for people in the Stomping Grounds' green space.Courtesy of Stomping Grounds

“Bringing Barnaby’s to Garden Oaks and Oak Forest has been on my wish list for more than a decade, so I’m incredibly grateful that Jeff Gale and his team saw Stomping Grounds as the right fit,” Danna said in a statement. “Jeff and I go back to his first Heights location, which was one of Barnaby’s first big moves north of Montrose, and I have always respected what he and his longtime team have built. Thirty years in the restaurant business is a serious accomplishment. You do not make it that long unless you know how to take care of people, build loyalty, and become part of the neighborhood.”

When it opens this fall, Barnaby’s will be open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. It will join other restaurants at the Stomping Grounds, including Fat Cat Creamery, Tex-Mex restaurant La Mex, Bollo Woodfired Pizza, casual sushi restaurant Himari, Little Sister Cake Shop, and High Five Mini Bar. Earlier this week, casual Vietnamese restaurant Pho Prime announced that it had claimed the space formerly occupied by The Pho Fix for a new location that will also open this fall.

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