Here are several black-owned businesses located across the Houston metro to commemorate Black History Month, as recently reported by Community Impact.
Owned by Gloria Taylor, Apple-licious Bakery Bistro offers honey crisp and granny smith flavored pastries from cheesecakes to pies and 20 different gourmet candy apples as well as breakfast tacos, apple wood smoked pulled pork, quiches, sandwiches, soups and salads.
Melanie D. White is the founder and lead practitioner of Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services. (Courtesy Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services)Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services
Melanie D. White, founder and lead practitioner of Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services, transitioned from grant writing to autism therapy in 2020 after being inspired by a documentary during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veteran and Good Eatz owner LaTroy Johnson opened his restaurant in July 2022. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)
Veteran and Good Eatz owner LaTroy Johnson opened his restaurant in July 2022. Johnson said he chose the location due to its friendly community.
“I love the Jersey Village area. People are really, really nice and welcoming,” Johnson said.
Johnson said while Good Eatz officially opened about a year ago, his restaurant business aspirations started in 2017 with a tent.
Customers can choose between jamburritos, tacos or bowls. (Courtesy Jamburritos)Jamburritos
Chef Michael Brown has brought his forty years of experience down to Pearland with a new takeout-only, fast-casual restaurant serving build-your-own burritos, bowls and tacos—but with a Southwestern flair.
Twin sisters Kelby Norfleet and Kendal Norfleet founded Kendal & Kelby Cheesecakes in 2024. (Courtesy Kendal & Kelby Cheesecakes)Kendal & Kelby Cheesecakes
Twin sisters Kendal and Kelby Norfleet started baking cheesecakes as a hobby in 2017 while in college. Taking orders over Instagram, the two perfected their recipes, never imagining they would one day own their own bakery.
Years later, the Norfleet sisters converted their hobby into a business with Kendal & Kelby Cheesecakes, located outside the Houston Premium Outlets.
LIT Java Coffee & Books is now open in Pearland, according to the business’s social media page. (Courtesy LIT Java Coffee & Books)LIT Java Coffee & Books
Founded by Angie Jackson and Dewana Montgomery, Lit Java brings Pearland readers together through book clubs and literary events. When designing the bookstore and coffee shop, Jackson and Montgomery said they always knew they wanted the space to be a community hub.
Olatee Thanni-Wright and Temitayo Thanni-Wright, husband and wife, stand behind the restaurant’s bar showcasing their Nigerian imported beer and grilled tilapia. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)Olatee African Cafe
Husband and wife Olatee Thanni-Wright and Temitayo Thanni-Wright launched Olatee African Cafe on Nov. 19, 2022, to showcase African history and introduce African cuisine to the Spring area.
The restaurant was a result of their grocery store Olatee African Mart’s expansion as well as Temitayo Thanni-Wright’s passion for cooking.
Owner Shondra Johnson celebrated Pivot Cajun Kitchen’s first year anniversary the weekend of Oct. 11. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)Pivot Cajun Kitchen
Former hairdresser Shondra Johnson opened her own restaurant, Pivot Cajun Kitchen, in October 2024 to bring a taste of New Orleans and Cajun culture to the area, with family recipes created by her late mother, Dorothy Johnson.
Sweet Granny Bea’s is owned by Bea Emanuel-Sims. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community impact)Sweet Granny Bea’s
Known for its authentic Southern pies, Sweet Granny Bea’s was inspired by owner Bea Emanuel-Sims’ grandmother’s recipes.
“When my grandmother passed away in 2007, I started baking sweets to feel her spirit and to feel a connection to her,” Sims said.
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