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Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe opens its Baybrook Mall location
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Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe is opening a location in March at Baybrook Mall in Friendswood. The restaurant, which will face the lawn, serves crepes as well as waffles, soups, salads and sandwiches. Crepes range from sweet to savory, and flavors include Croque Madame, chicken enchilada and Nutella. This is the ninth location for the Houston-based chain. www.sweetparis.com
By Haley Morrison
Haley Morrison came to Community Impact Newspaper in 2017 after graduating from Baylor University. She was promoted to editor in February 2019. Haley primarily covers city government.
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