Chipotle, which opened a new digital-only restaurant at 13801 Outlet Drive at the Briggs Chaney Marketplace in Silver Spring earlier this year, has started construction on what may be a second Montgomery County version of the restaurant.
Last year we let you know they’re bringing concept to the Rock Creek Village Center in Rockville. The new concept, also known as “Chipotlane,” has no dining room and requires you to order through the Chipotle app, rather than the traditional assembly line format Chipotle is famous for. The rendering does show dining tables, at least outside, so there may have been a change in plans. We have reached out for additional information.
The restaurant will open in the space that was previously home to Sun Trust Bank, joining The Creek Lodge Bar, Villa Maya, and more in the shopping center. According to Chipotle, “guests and delivery drivers can collect their digital orders through the Chipotlane drive-thru or walk-up window” if it does end up being the digital kitchen version. It is expected open later this year, but a timeframe is not yet available.