Good Gravy, Great Pie
Some places just have a way of making you feel right at home. In La Porte, Texas, The Wooden Spoon Kitchen & Bakery is one of those places. Located on South Broadway Street, this family-owned restaurant serves the kind of Southern comfort food that usually requires a grandmother, a free afternoon, and a generous amount of butter. The dining room welcomes families, coworkers on their lunch breaks, and regulars who stopped needing a menu years ago.
The kitchen runs on a simple promise: “Homestyle cooking served with a smile.” The hand-battered chicken fried steak is a true fan favorite, fried golden and served with two sides. The Fire in the Hole burger stacks an eight-ounce hand-pressed patty with bacon, pepper jack, jalapeños, and spicy mayo. Another hometown favorite, Fried Green Tomatoes, comes hand-battered with remoulade sauce for dipping. And for the little ones, there’s a kids’ menu full of favorites.
Then there’s the bakery case, where good intentions go to quietly surrender. Homemade cheesecakes, meringue pies, brownies, and cookies share space with banana pudding, peach cobbler, and bread pudding. Whole cakes and pies can be reserved with 24 hours’ notice, and the team caters everything from office lunches to weddings and family celebrations. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday, with evening dining on Fridays and Saturdays, there’s always a reason to stop by.
That combination of comforting food and genuine Southern hospitality helped The Wooden Spoon Kitchen & Bakery earn the 2026 Best of Texas Award for Best Southern Restaurant. It’s a recognition that reflects the restaurant’s commitment to good food, friendly faces, and the community it proudly calls home. When November rolls around, Thanksgiving preorders let families leave the baking to the professionals and spend a little more time around the table. After all, making memories is the sweetest part of any holiday.
Contact Information
Company Name: The Wooden Spoon Kitchen & Bakery
Phone: 281-941-9072
Email: contact@thewoodenspoonkb.com
Address: 1133 South Broadway Street, La Porte, TX 77571
Website: thewoodenspoonkb.com
