Houston is about to get a lot more melted cheese. Austin-born Georgian spot Bread Boat is bringing its signature khachapuri to Richmond Avenue this fall, marking the restaurant's first location outside its home base. Diners can expect those trademark boat-shaped, cheese-filled loaves alongside imported Georgian wines and beers, with a soft opening slated for Sept. 1 and a grand opening planned for Oct. 1.
According to Community Impact, Bread Boat will take over 3835 Richmond Ave. in the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University corridor. The outlet reports that restaurant officials confirmed the Sept. 1 soft launch followed by an Oct. 1 grand opening celebration.
What They’ll Serve
The star of the menu is adjaruli khachapuri, the classic cheese, butter and egg "bread boat" that gives the shop its name. From there, things branch out into variations like the Beef Boat, Chicken Boat and Smoky Bean Boat, per Bread Boat. Diners can also expect hearty Georgian soups such as kharcho and appetizers like pkhali, plus a curated lineup of qvevri-aged Georgian wines and a Georgian lager to wash it all down.
Austin Roots And Reception
In Austin, Bread Boat built a loyal following around its gooey khachapuri and counter-side, open-kitchen setup, where guests can watch their cheese boats come to life. The Infatuation has recommended the cafe as a must-try for anyone chasing the city's best cheese boats, a local buzz that helped set the stage for the Houston expansion.
When And Where
Community Impact lists the Houston address as 3835 Richmond Ave. and cites restaurant officials for the Sept. 1 soft opening and Oct. 1 grand opening timeline. If those dates stick, Houstonians will soon get the same counter-focused, khachapuri-driven concept that helped put the Austin location on the map.
For now, the Austin website lays out the original shop's East Austin address, operating hours and wine offerings, per Bread Boat. Houston-specific hours, reservation policies and delivery details had not been posted to the restaurant's site at the time of publication.
