Coffee shop, fried chicken restaurant: 5 business updates in New Caney, Porter

From a local business now serving coffee and cookies to a national fried chicken chain that is opening soon, several businesses have updates to share in the New Caney and Porter areas. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

Elegant Wash is now offering laundry services in Porter. The shop is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week, with self-serve washers and dryers.

• Opened Jan. 1
• 23598 Loop 494, Porter
• www.instagram.com/elegantwash561

One Kitchen is now open in Porter. The restaurant serves a variety of cuisine, including burgers, tacos, Greek food, sandwiches, fried chicken and desserts.

• Opened in mid-January
• 23598 Loop 494, Porter
• www.mentumqr.com

Taza Perfecta owner Maria Diaz said she is now offering coffee and treats in New Caney. The business offers sugar cookies and royal icing cookies as well as coffee.

• Opened Jan. 28
• Order pickups in New Caney
• Instagram: tazaperfecta_

What's next

Construction on a new Popeye's location in Porter is projected to begin in May. Popeye's offers a variety of fried chicken and sides such as mashed potatoes, biscuits, rice and Cajun fries.

• 21467 FM 1314, Porter
• www.popeyes.com

In the news

Founded Feb. 4, 2025, Shouting Grounds Coffee Company officials said the local coffee shop is celebrating its first anniversary this month. Aside from its seasonal offerings, the coffee shop offers signature coffees, hot teas, smoothies and refreshers.

• 22735 Antique Lane, New Caney
• www.shoutinggrounds.com