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.

How it happened

Sims said her grandmother's passing inspired her to continue to keep her legacy alive through her sweet potato pie recipe. Although she originally began baking pies for friends and family as a tribute to her grandmother, her pies soon gained popularity among the community.

This inspired the start of her at-home business baking pies and desserts for those who requested her pies for the holidays.


“I tried to stop the business. Once when I lost a child and when my mother passed, I didn't want to bake those years,” Sims said.

Despite her attempt to stop her baking business, the community's high demand for pies and desserts pushed Sims to continue her grandmother's legacy.

Sims began the business full time in 2017 and opened her first brick-and-mortar storefront six years later on Jan. 25.

On the menu


According to Sims, Sweet Granny Bea’s is known for its unique pies and desserts, including sweet potato pies, pecan pies, lemon squares, peach cobbler and banana pudding.

“You can't really just get those anywhere. You have to kind of seek those out to get good ones, and so that's what we provide,” Sims said.

Although Sweet Granny Bea’s does not offer its full menu in store, customers can place orders online 48 hours in advance and request any dessert on the menu.

The business also offers a collection of home and gift items, including the Sweet Granny Bea’s cookbook, aprons and gift sets.


Diving in deeper

Sweet Granny Bea’s contributes to the community by participating in events including The Nutcracker Holiday Market in The Woodlands, Junior League and the Katy Holiday show.

Sims said her business also helps support local teenagers by hiring them to build valuable work experience and life skills. Those who stick through the business until graduation are granted a scholarship to continue pursuing their education.

“The main thing is when we bake, I make the environment really fun because I really do believe that when you have love in your heart and you bake with love, it kind of transfers to the food and makes the food taste better,” Sims said.


Going forward, Sims said she hopes to expand her business into retail stores to continue her grandmother's legacy.