Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that will be coming soon to Gaithersburg, MD.
A Cantina The Brazilian Pizzeria
A Cantina is coming to 8359 Snouffer School Rd in Gaithersburg. Brazilian pizza is known for its unique toppings, including Catupiry cheese, heart of palm, corn, and quail eggs.
A Cantina is currently operating as a ghost kitchen through delivery apps, offering pizzas like the Baiana (tomato sauce, ground Calabrian sausage, hard-boiled egg, chili sauce), Special Tuna (tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, sliced onion, catupiry), Portuguese (tomato sauce, ham, hard-boiled egg, sliced onion, green corn, mozzarella), and Beef Stroganoff. We will provide an update when the opening date is confirmed.
Andrea’s Bakery Antojitos Lokos
Andrea’s Bakery Antojitos Lokos is coming to 7601 Airpark Rd Suite B in Gaithersburg, the former site of Fry Guy Southern Cuisine. According to images displayed on the exterior of the building, Andrea’s will offer items typically found at traditional panaderías (Spanish bakeries), such as semitas and conchas. “Antojitos Lokos,” which roughly translates to “crazy snacks,” includes items like nachos with ramen noodles, elote loco, mangonadas, and mini pancakes topped with chocolate and strawberries.
Bangkok Garden
Bangkok Garden has leased the space that was the longtime home of Good Fortune Cafe in Kentlands Square. Good Fortune Cafe, which has been serving the area since 1994 (according to its website), closed in August and is planning to return to a new location (news coming soon).
Bangkok Garden first opened started back in 1984 by two Thai immigrants, Visith and Yupin Laohapant, who came to America in hopes of being able to share a part of their culture through Thai Food. They served the Bethesda community for 37 years later before closing in 2021.
The restaurant opened a Rockville location in November 2019, with a menu focus on Thai street foods– “the hot, sizzling, tasty dishes that you would find in the night markets of Bangkok and Chiang Mai.” We are told the Kentlands location may have a different name, but could also offer some of the menu items from the Bethesda restaurant.
Bearded Goat Barber
Bearded Goat Barber is coming soon to 720 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. The barbershop is taking over the space that was home to Sport Clips from April 2014 until April 2024. Bearded Goat Barber Shop was started by entrepreneur Scott Parker (who owns various restaurants and bars in the DMV, including Don Tito in Arlington) and barbers Eric Renfro and Jon Dodson. Its first location in Ballston opened in 2019, with additional locations in D.C.’s Navy Yard in 2″20 and in Shirlington, VA in 2021, according to ARLnow. “Bearded Goat Barber offers a full array of haircut styles, shape-ups, and grey blending. If a shave is what you’re looking for, we provide a relaxing straight razor hot towel shave. We also specialize in beard shaping and sculpting. Put your trust in us, and let our clippers and scissors do the work.
The barber shop is expected to open October.
Buffalo Wild Wings Go
Buffalo Wild Wings introduced its first ‘Buffalo Wild Wings GO’ location, a scaled-down version of the restaurant that focuses on the to-go and delivery format, in Georgia back in 2020. Now, the company has signed on for its second location in the county (possibly first, depending on which one opens first).
In March 2022, we let you know the restaurant will open its first ‘Go’ concept in the upcoming Crossroads at Kensington development– a new retail development that will be located at 10619 Connecticut Avenue (at Plyers Mill Road) in Kensington. Now, we know an additional location is coming to the Rock Grove Center on the corner of 355 and Shady Grove Rd next to Qdoba.
The new-look and new-name Rock Grove Center is also currently home to mainstay Minerva, a relocated Dunkin’, Atlas Pharmacy, Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken, and more. It looks like BWW Go is in the early stages of construction, so it’s unknown which of the two locations will open first. We’ll have an update when an opening date/timeframe is available. Featured photo shows a different BWW Go location, photo below shows the space the upcoming store will be taking.
Chef Ngee Kitchen
Chef Ngee Kitchen is coming to 18523 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg S.C. shopping center. The restaurant and bakery will be located below the All African Food Store and is expected to open this summer. Gaithersburg S.C. is home to Bruster’s Ice Cream, Corner Pizza, and Pho Nom Nom. The shopping center was also once home to Hechinger, the hardware store that once had over 130 locations in the Mid-Atlantic.
Dollar Tree (Kentlands)
Dollar Tree has signed on to move in to the vacant space that was recently home to Privai Spa and previously home to Mynd Spa and Red Door Spa at 62 Market St. An opening timeframe/date for Dollar Tree is not yet available. The national chain also recently signed on at the upper level of the Metro Pike Center at 11560 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda.
Häagen-Dazs
Häagen-Dazs is coming 211 Market St W, in the space previously occupied by Bel Pre Family Dental. Häagen-Dazs stores offer “irresistible creations made with Haagen-Dazs super-premium ice cream and sorbet.” The ice cream brand has seen a resurgence as of late, opening new shops across the country with fun giveaways at the grand opening celebrations. Recent openings have offered free mini cups or cones for the first 500 guests, scratch-off cards to win free ice cream for a year, and more. We will provide an update if a grand opening event is announced for this location.
Häagen-Dazs currently has additional Montgomery County locations at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda and at 1516 Rockville Pike. The brand closed its Bethesda Row store in the summer of 2021 after about a decade of business at the location.
Koi Sushi
Koi Sushi will be taking the vacant space between Chipotle and Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls. We are currently working to find out information regarding any possible connection between the Koi Sushi restaurant moving into the space and any existing local eatery with Koi in its and will have an update on that for you soon.
Kong Dog
Kong Dog, a restaurant that offers Korean corn dogs, will open its second Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg a couple years after opening its first location in the Glenmont shopping center. Kong Dog will be taking over 12141 Darnestown Rd at the Shops at Potomac Valley shopping center- the space that was the longtime home to Neal’s Bagels before it moved to the Kentlands neighborhood last summer. Kong Dog has been opening up restaurants across across the country and has upcoming nearby locations in Georgetown and Arlington.
The menu can be seen on the restaurant’s website, and offers unique corn dog combinations that include churro kong dogs, rainbow kong dogs (made with Fruity Pebbles or something similar), ramen kong dogs, and a lot more.
KOR Artisanal Bistro
KOR Artisanal Bistro is coming to 216 Main Street in Gaithersburg, taking over the space previously occupied by Kathy’s Gallery & Frames. At this point, we have limited information about KOR Artisanal Bistro. Interior work on the restaurant does not yet appear to have begun, and there is no specified opening timeframe. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Mayan Monkey Brewing Co.
After quite a bit of time without movement, the space at 227 E. Diamond Ave. has been sold to the owners of local establishments Taco Bar El Guero (Rio area), Ixtapalapa (Gaithersburg) and La Gula Mexicana (Germantown). The former site of Growlers and Summit Station Brewery will soon be home to Mayan Monkey Brewing Co., which will be a new concept from the group and they do plan to brew their own beer.
Mayan Monkey Brewing Co. will be serving a mixed menu of Mexican and American food (pretzels, Burgers). Live music will continue in the upstairs portion of the space, and the downstairs area will include full-service dining. While an opening date is not yet available, there has been a lot of movement inside the location the past month.
Our Neighborhood Deli
Our Neighborhood Deli, set to open in late September or early October, is promising to bring the authentic flavors of a classic New York deli to 240 Main St. in Gaithersburg. The deli, owned by a husband-and-wife team who relocated to the area three years ago, aims to fill the void they noticed since leaving their native New York.
The menu will feature a wide range of offerings, including create-your-own salads, freshly made sandwiches, NY-style hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, and knishes. Customers will also be able to enjoy freshly baked hero bread, authentic New York bagels, and a variety of sweet treats such as muffins, cookies, cake slices, and soft serve ice cream. They will also serve Jamaican patties with cocoa bread, adding a unique twist to the deli’s offerings. The restaurant is located in the space that was home to Kentlands Nutrition for the past 15 years.
Plaza Mexico
Plaza Mexico, which has two locations in Frederick, has signed on to open a rooftop restaurant and bar at the upcoming North Pointe at Flower Hill, a new 16,000 SF retail and restaurant center located at 18251 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg. North Pointe is located behind Gentleman Jim’s, which is a sister property to this project and other Flower Hill properties.
According to it’s website, “For years, Plaza Mexico Restaurants have been serving up all your Mexican food favorites all day long. When you’re craving quesadillas, nachos piled high with all your favorite toppings, or sweet and crispy churros to complete your meal, we have you covered. Your taste buds will be delighted and your stomach will be nice and full of our hearty food prepared fresh that day. We invite you to visit our family restaurant with your own family. Our colorful décor and fun atmosphere makes visiting our restaurant a treat every time. Whether you indulge in our delicious Mexican food or have a cold cerveza or margarita at the bar, you’re sure to enjoy your experience from the moment you walk through the door.”
Prime IV Hydration and Wellness
Permanent signage is up for Prime IV Hydration and Wellness, which will be located between Vine Alley and Neal’s Bagels in Kentlands. Prime IV offers treatments And IV infusions provided by medically licensed staff to help with hydration, athletic performance, anti-aging, hangover recovery, weight management, immunity boosts, altitude sickness, jet lag recovery, and more. Prime IV opened its first Montgomery County location at 4923 Elm Street Bethesda, the former home of arts & crafts shop All Fired Up.
Taco Bar (Reopening)
Taco Bar at 3 Russell Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg has announced it plans to reopen in October. The restaurant was forced to close following a fire, which was part of an arson spree in Gaithersburg last September.
Menu items include burritos, tacos, tortas, and soups. . Taco Bar has also recently opened a new location in Hagerstown called Takito, offering drive-thru and carry-out services, and has an additional location at 1450 W. Patrick St in Frederick. Its Olney location at 18100 Georgia Ave closed in May 2023. This Taco Bar is not affiliated with Taco Bar El Guero at 10003 B, Fields Rd, near Gaithersburg’s Rio.
TOUS les JOURS
Construction is currently ongoing at TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery that will be taking over the space previously occupied by Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave. Corner Bakery closed back on February 22nd after nearly 25 years in business at the location. A representative from TOUR les JOURS tells us they plan to open in October.
Last year, TOUS les JOURS opened a location inside of New Grand Mart (13069 Wisteria Dr) in Germantown. The majority of TOUS les JOURS are independently owned and operated and the Germantown and upcoming Gaithersburg location are not affiliated. The French-Asian Bakery features a variety of breads, pastries, and cakes that are baked in-store daily, as well as a wide selection of coffee/espresso based drinks and teas.
Per the bakery: “Since its launch in the United States in 2004, TOUS les JOURS has developed into a reputable bakery & café franchise, specializing in French-Asian-inspired baked goods, passionately made from the finest ingredients. TOUS les JOURS means “Every day” in French. As the name shows, the chain offers a wide range of baked goods – artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts, and handcrafted beverages – baked fresh in-store every day. The brand takes pride in sourcing and using carefully selected ingredients and promises to bring freshness and quality to its customers. TOUS les JOURS continues to expand and embrace innovation in all markets. With its franchising know-how and continuous support from the team, the brand is getting a lot of attention from people who are interested in setting up their own small businesses. Currently, there are more than 70 TOUS les JOURS stores in the U.S. and more than 1,650 stores all around the world. To learn more about TOUS les JOURS stores and their locations, please visit https://www.tljus.com”
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has also signed on to open a new location in the upcoming North Pointe at Flower Hill shopping center. Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers fresh made smoothies, flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, and bowls. The chain has additional Montgomery County locations in Aspen Hill , Bethesda, Burtonsville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, and White Oak. The news of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s new Gaithersburg location was first reported by Robert Dyer.
Quincy’s Clubhouse: Back in June we reported that Quincy’s has officially signed a lease to bring its new concept, Quincy’s Club House, to 245 Kentlands Blvd. The country club style restaurant, bar, and golf venue will be taking over the location that was recently home to Not Your Average Joe’s. Fans of the original Quincy’s, located just a couple miles away at 616 Quince Orchard Rd, will be happy to hear that there is no current plan to close the existing bar and grille and that ownership believes both restaurant are sustainable due to the difference in concepts.
Quincy’s was approached by a golf professional who will run the golf-side of things. TrackMan, is the system that will be used for golf games, lessons, practice, and more. It will allow also for leagues that would provide customers with the experience of playing against people all across the world or country. Existing venues like Five Iron Golf (nearby locations in Baltimore and DC and many more across the country) have similar offerings on the golf-side and Quincy’s Club House will allow you to play against their members as well.
Non-golfers need not worry, as Quincy’s Club House will also be home to a full-service restaurant and bar. The restaurant will offer a full-service breakfast during the week and a “heavy brunch” on weekends. New cocktails and higher end wine will also be available through the bar in addition to the regular drink menu. A deli featuring Boar’s Head items will be available and the dinner menu will offer a variety of steak, seafood, pastas and more.
Leagues, memberships, and even club-fittings and private lessons will be a part of the offerings. A private simulator area for businesses and other organizations to participate in team-building activities or hold special events will also be available. Each of the simulators will have couches, tvs (so you can watch games or even talk to people you’re playing against) and the ability to choose between a driving range, or simulated course from across the world. An opening timeframe has not yet been announced.
Whip Clean Car Wash
‘Whip Clean’ Car Wash is coming to Gaithersburg’s Festival at Muddy Branch shopping center. The car wash will be built right off of Muddy Branch Rd, across from the existing Lotte Market, and next to the existing Best Friends Pet Resort. Whip Clean opened its first location at 1956 Crain Hwy in Bowie in May 2017. According to its Facebook, the car wash is looking to open this location in Gaithersburg and an additional location in Severn, MD. According to its website, Whip Clean offers memberships ranging from $45-$84 monthly.
