Khachapuri in Palo Alto
Khachapuri is Georgian cheese bread, and ours comes out of the wood oven at 335 University Ave in downtown Palo Alto. We bake two kinds. One of them is on our logo.
What is khachapuri?
Bread and cheese, baked together until the crust turns golden and the cheese melts. Georgians have a version for nearly every region. We bake two of the classics.
Our two khachapuri
Khachapuri Adjaruli
The boat. Boat-shaped cheese bread with butter and an egg. So good, it made it to our logo. It's named for Adjara, on Georgia's Black Sea coast.
Vegetarian. Contains egg, gluten and milk.
Khachapuri Imeruli
The round one. Stretchy cheese sealed inside a golden crust, from the Imereti region. Easy to slice and share.
Vegetarian. Contains gluten and milk.
How to eat Adjaruli
With your hands. Swirl the butter and egg into the hot cheese, tear a piece of crust off the edge and dip. Keep going until the boat is gone. It's best hot from the oven, so take the photo fast.
What to order with it
Khachapuri is made for the middle of the table. New to Georgian food? Start with Adjaruli and khinkali, then add a grilled meat and a salad to share.
Wine? Our list pairs Adjaruli with Marani Sparkling and Glekhuri Rkatsiteli amber, both by the glass.
Khachapuri questions
Is khachapuri vegetarian?
Yes, both are vegetarian. Neither is gluten-free: it's bread, and our kitchen uses a lot of flour.
Can I get khachapuri to go?
Yes. Order online for pickup or delivery. It's at its best hot, so dig in soon.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome. Friday and Saturday evenings can have a wait, so book a table if you have a set time.
Come hungry
335 University Ave, downtown Palo Alto. Open every day, 11:30am to 9:00pm. Free garage right behind us, and a short walk from Caltrain.
Tip-free: the price on the menu is the price on the bill.