9 Black-owned businesses to support during Black History Month in Greater Houston

Good Eatz

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.

• 8805 Jones Road, Ste. A-101, Jersey Village
• www.goodeatz713.com

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.

• 11710 Broadway St., Ste. 110, Pearland
• www.jamburritos.com

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.

• 29110 Hwy. 290, Ste. 220, Cypress
• www.kkcheesecakes.com

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.

• 5018 Broadway St., Pearland
• www.litjava.net

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.

• 409 Sawdust Road, Spring
• www.olateeafricancafe.com

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.

• 5802 FM 1488, Ste. F, Magnolia
• www.pivot-cajun-kitchen.square.site

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.

• 403 First St. E., Humble
• www.sweetgrannybeas.com