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Missouri City’s Grain & Berry is serving up healthy eats while its owners balance full-time careers
By Ninfa Saavedra at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Healthy eating has a new home in Missouri City with the opening of Grain & Berry, a fast-casual café known for its açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juices and other wholesome menu items.Located at 9010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Suite 250, the restaurant is owned by co-franchisee Uche Jessica Mbaka and h...
Key takeaway Located at 9010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Suite 250, the restaurant is owned by co-franchisee Uche Jessica Mbaka and her husband, who were inspired to bring the Florida-based brand to Texas after trying it during a trip to Tampa.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The arrival of Grain & Berry in Missouri City brings a fresh option for health-conscious residents in Fort Bend County, an area that has seen growing demand for wholesome dining choices. As the owners balance their full-time careers with operating the café, their ability to successfully manage this new venture will be closely watched by potential entrepreneurs in Pearland and surrounding communities. The fact that Mbaka, an anesthesiologist, is able to juggle her medical career with running a restaurant suggests that the couple has a solid support system in place, which will be crucial in navigating the challenges of the food industry. The café's location in Missouri City, just a short drive from Pearland, also raises questions about whether similar healthy eating options might soon be coming to Pearland, and how the city's own dining scene might evolve in response to changing consumer preferences.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Healthy eating has a new home in Missouri City with the opening of Grain & Berry, a fast-casual café known for its açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juices and other wholesome menu items.Located at 9010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Suite 250, the restaurant is owned by co-franchisee Uche Jessica Mbaka and h...
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