Back in May 2024, we announced that Classic Bakery would be opening a new location at 18195 Village Center Dr. in Olney– its third overall, joining Gaithersburg and Tyson’s Corner. According to their social media post on Wednesday, the new bakery will open its doors on Friday, June 27th.
The new Classic Bakery location takes over the space formerly occupied by Cold Stone, prior to its move within the shopping center. In their recent update, the bakery shared:
“Friday marks a new chapter ✨ After 35 years, we’re opening the doors to our third location — and this one feels extra special. Olney, we can’t wait to share our passion, our family recipes, and a little piece of our heart with you. Soft opening begins Friday — we’ll see you soon 💛”
The Classic Bakery legacy began over half a century ago when Grandpa Souren discovered his passion for baking in 1947 at the age of 17 in Tehran, Iran. He left his job as a machine mechanic to focus on his small bakery. Rubic, his eldest son, began working in the family bakery at just seven years old, learning every aspect of the business– from sweeping floors to mixing batches by hand.
After immigrating to the United States, Rubic Movsessian and his grandfather opened Classic Bakery in Gaithersburg in 1991, establishing it in the shopping center that was once home to Hechinger’s and is now home to Bruster’s Ice Cream. The bakery quickly earned a reputation for its commitment to family traditions and exceptional customer service, crafting baked goods from scratch using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.
Today, Classic Bakery is run by Rubic Movsessian and his son, Areen, marking the third generation of the Movsessian family to be involved in the business. By popular demand, the bakery has expanded its offerings to include sandwiches, imported coffee, and homemade gelato in addition to its signature cookies, pastries, baked goods, and custom cakes. A few years ago, a second location opened in Tyson’s Corner, VA, while the original 3,000-square-foot establishment in Gaithersburg moved to a state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot facility on Gaither Road to better serve its ever-growing clientele.
Areen remains committed to the hands-on approach that Grandpa Souren and Rubic pioneered when Classic Bakery was established in 1991. Their treasured recipes and high standards continue to shape the bakery’s identity, ensuring that each generation wins the hearts of local clients through a blend of tradition and quality.