Flying Biscuit Cafe has its sights on Magnolia. The beloved breakfast spot is expected to open in western Montgomery County within the Water Tower Plaza at 5667 FM 1488, Suite D, according to a recently filed permit.
The permit goes on to share that the construction project on the new Greater Houston region Flying Biscuit Cafe is expected to start this week and is slated to wrap up at the beginning of November. If all goes well with permitting and the estimated $450,000 construction project, the new 3,872 square-foot breakfast and lunch restaurant should open before the end of this year.
At the helm of the opening is Mitchell and Heather Wagner. What Now Houston briefly spoke with Wagner, who confirmed the opening. Unfortunately, Wagner was unable to share further details by the time of this publication.
“For 30 years, we’ve crafted Southern scratch-made classics and bold menu items—from biscuits and eggs to burgers, Bloody Marys, and mimosas. Our one-of-a-kind menu has earned over 100,000 five-star reviews and keeps guests coming back,” the Flying Biscuit Cafe website reads.
“Though we’re famous for our grits and biscuits (we bake almost 5,000 biscuits per week at each location), our loyal guests throughout the Southeast come join us to enjoy Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner throughout the day.”
The Flying Biscuit Café was founded in Atlanta’s Candler Park neighborhood by chef April Moon in 1993. Quickly gaining fame for selling out of its first batch of 90 biscuits by 11 AM on opening day, the brand has grown from a tiny, cozy neighborhood eatery blending traditional Southern comfort food with a creative flair to a household name in multiple states throughout the country.
Named because the signature homemade biscuits flew out the door so fast, the moniker stuck. The brand has since changed hands and expanded to franchising. Owned for a time by the folk-rock band the Indigo Girls, then sold in 2006 to Big Game Brands (creators of Moe’s Southwest Grill), Flying Biscuit Cafe began franchising in 2006.
There are now more than 41 open Flying Biscuit Cafe locations operating across seven states in America. Restaurants are primarily found throughout the Southeast, spanning Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a high concentration in Georgia. There are five locations in Texas, all of which are open and serve the Greater Houston area and its visitors.
What Now also reached out to the President and Co-Founder at Big Game Brands, Daryl Dollinger, to find out more about expansion plans. Unfortunately, we did not hear back by the time of this publication.
“We’re thrilled to continue expanding Flying Biscuit’s presence in Greater Houston alongside our franchise partners, Mitchell and Heather Wagner—two accomplished professionals who understand what makes Flying Biscuit special,” the Flying Biscuit marketing team shared.
“They are committed to creating the warm, memorable guest experience Flying Biscuit is known for. Magnolia is an amazing community, and we’re excited to bring our unique blend of Southern hospitality, great food and drinks, and vibrant atmosphere to the area.”
Flying Biscuit Cafe is anticipated to open in Magnolia within the Water Tower Plaza at 5667 FM 1488, Suite D, by the end of this year.
