There’s no problem finding a good sweet potato pie in Houston — just go to almost any soul food restaurant, and you’ll generally find a great homemade version. But we’d never come across a sweet potato bar until we spotted the version ($2.19) at Cajun Made Cafe (7590 W. Bellfort, 713-988-9555). It took one bite of the bar — a sweet potato topping on a sticky, crumbly base — to make our eyes roll back in pleasure. The folks behind the counter didn’t seem surprised by our reaction. This is one of the best dessert bars you can find in the city.
This article appears in Nov 11-17, 2010.