Community Impact’s Conroe/Montgomery edition spotlighted five restaurants offering everything from comfort food to health-focused fare. The list reflects the area’s growing and diverse dining scene, led by local owners with deep ties to the community.
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From fried chicken rooted in family tradition to upscale dining that began as a food truck, Community Impact highlighted five locally owned restaurants in the Conroe–Montgomery area that reflect the region’s expanding culinary identity.
Coop's Hot Chicken, which started in November 2023, is at the top of the list. The diner is owned by Sawyer Marketing Group and run by Shawn Ward. It serves hot chicken made from recipes that have been passed down through generations. Ward said that his family has eaten fried chicken for many years. "My very first memory is of my grandparents' fried chicken," he said, adding that the idea was created with the people in the area in mind.
Dan and Stacie McKaughan started Crepes of Brittany, which is another great place. Dan McKaughan was a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. While stationed in Monterey, California, he and his wife found traditional French crepes. Later, they went back to Montgomery to bring the idea to their own town, focused on real food preparation and a family-run atmosphere.
The Noodle Korean BBQ & Tea Bar, which started in April 2023, serves food from around the world. Christine Prasitdamrong, the general manager, said that the diner puts as much emphasis on hospitality as on food. She said, "We are not just here to bring food to the table." "We want you to have a great time and remember us."
People who want to eat but are also concerned about their health go to Nourish Cafe, which is located near other wellness-focused businesses on South Loop 336. Since July 2022, general manager Kenzie Rankin has been running the cafe. It serves healthy meals, coffee, and unique drinks to customers who want options that are well-balanced without giving up flavor.
Next on the list is Welcome to the Oscar's, a diner that started out as a food truck and now has a real building. Oscar and Elaine Gonzalez, husband and wife, opened the business. It combines Oscar Gonzalez's 27 years of skill in high-end cooking with a focus on their family. The couple runs the business with their son, carrying on a family tradition of being friendly and helpful.
These five businesses show how Conroe and Montgomery are becoming places to go for both comfort food and high-end eating. T
