Einstein Bros. Bagels is rolling into Oak Forest this summer, taking over the corner storefront at 3321 Ella Blvd in the Ella Oaks shopping center. The chain plans a neighborhood bakery that will showcase its refreshed "Elevate the Morning" design and include a dedicated mobile pickup area on site.
According to What Now Houston, the Oak Forest shop is slated to debut this summer. It is set to feature Einstein Bros.' new "Elevate the Morning" store design, with warmer finishes, the bagel case front and center, and a designated mobile-pickup area, as laid out in the brand's announcement. "Houston has continued to show us love," Einstein Bros. Chief Operating Officer Adam Modzel said in that release, per Einstein Bros. Bagels.
Permits point to tenant work underway
Tenant-permit filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation list a project titled "EBB Ella Oaks" at 3321 Ella Blvd and describe a non-structural restaurant tenant finish-out with an estimated cost of $450,000. The filing covers roughly 1,500 square feet, notes a start date of April 1, 2026, and shows a review-complete status, which indicates interior work is permitted to proceed, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Space previously housed La Calle Tacos
The Ella Oaks corner was most recently home to La Calle Tacos, which shut down that location for repairs after a vent-hood fire in August 2024, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. Industry reporting and leasing records indicate Einstein Bros. has locked in one of several new Houston leases in recent months, and QSR Magazine notes a Garden Oaks/Oak Forest site at Ella Blvd and W. 34th Street as part of the brand's local expansion.
What to expect at the new bakery
Einstein Bros.' menu focuses on fresh-baked bagels, double-whipped shmears, signature egg sandwiches, coffee and catering, per the brand's website. The Oak Forest location will join recent Houston openings, including new shops in Cypress and Humble, that the company has rolled out across the metro, according to local coverage by Community Impact.
What Now Houston reports it reached out to Einstein Bros. for additional details but had not received a response by the time of publication. We will update this story when the company confirms an official opening date and public hours.
