The 'Starbucks of Taiwan' set to debut first Houston outpost

85C Bakery Café will debut at 9750 Bellaire Blvd. Friday, July 7, in a 5,866-square-foot Sterling Center space. 85C Bakery Café will debut at 9750 Bellaire Blvd. Friday, July 7, in a 5,866-square-foot Sterling Center space. Image 1 of / 41 Caption Close The 'Starbucks of Taiwan' set to debut first Houston outpost 1 / 41 Back to Gallery

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A hugely popular pastry cafe chain dubbed the "Starbucks of China" is about to gain a Lone Star State address.

85C Bakery Café will debut at 9750 Bellaire Blvd. on July 7, in a 5,866-square-foot Sterling Center space.

While this will mark the company's first foray into the Houston-area market, it will be the chain's 1,000th location worldwide. There are other Texas outposts, however, Houston's store will be significantly larger with an expansive outdoor patio.

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Expect Taiwanese drinks and desserts that include cakes, macarons and other sweet breads. There also will be a limited selection of savory menu items.

Doors will open at at 10 a.m., but it's likely there will be a line of eager customers well ahead of that.