Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations.
Beyond Yoga, a women’s activewear brand founded in Los Angeles, is coming the mall’s lower level, next to the upcoming Mavi location. Beyond Yoga is known for its inclusive approach to activewear, offering leggings, pants, tops, bras, and other pieces designed to fit a wide range of body types, with a focus on comfort, stretch, and everyday wearability.
Kako Claw, which opened its first Montgomery County location last month at Westfield Wheaton mall, has announced it will open in Montgomery Mall. Kako Claw describes itself as a premium family entertainment destination focused on skill-based claw machine play. The arcade features modern machines stocked with a rotating selection of prizes, including plush toys, anime figures, collectible blind boxes, and keychains. Kako Claw also offers a trade-up program that allows players to exchange prizes toward a larger reward.
Tato’s, a potato-centric dining concept that opened last year at Commas Food Hall in Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring, is coming to the space previously occupied by 7-Eleven, and most recently, Chocolate Moonshine. According to Tato’s, the menu focuses on the versatility of potatoes, offering fries, wedges, and loaded potatoes with a wide range of customizable toppings. Protein options include bacon, pepperoni, pulled pork, steak, and chicken, while vegetable choices range from mushrooms and arugula to olives, citrus, and hummus. Guests can also select from several cheeses, including vegan mozzarella, mozzarella, manchego, and cheese sauce, along with sauces such as ranch, marinara, buffalo guac dressing, green sauce, sour cream, and BBQ.
Esvin’s Bagels and Cafe, a new family-owned bagel shop is expected to open in early 2026. The cafe will be located on the lower level across from Kapow Buddy, near the Old Navy and Cheesecake Factory area. In additional to bagels, the cafe plans to offer a diverse selection of beverages and pastries, including aguas frescas and shakes.
Kami Ramen – Kami Ramen will open next to Cinnabon and offers traditional Japanese ramen bowls, sides, and beverages in a casual dining environment.
Mavi – Mavi, an international denim and apparel brand founded in Istanbul in 1991, known for its premium fabrics and sustainable All Blue production methods focused on reducing water and energy usage, is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Shiki Fusion is coming in early 2026 to the space above Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings and across from AMC. The restaurant will blend Japanese technique with Thai flavors and will offer seafood focused dishes, sushi, noodle entrees, and fresh herbs and spices is coming soon. The
Wetzel’s Pretzels – Wetzel’s Pretzels is coming to the mall, offering freshly baked pretzels, pretzel dogs, pizza bites, and lemonade. The chain is also opening a location at Westfield Wheaton.
Urban Outfitters has reopened in a new location with an updated store concept focused on a “brighter, more modern, and flexible retail environment.” The redesigned store is located on the lower level, across from the Lego Store, and features a strong focus on styles and brands popular with Gen Z shoppers. According to the company, the new concept is intended to create a more customer-focused experience while maintaining Urban Outfitters’ role as a “destination for discovery.”The updated design also includes modular fixtures, expanded beauty offerings, larger presentations of core UO brands, and brighter, more spacious fitting rooms.
Maman Joon – Maman Joon is now open in the former Brio’s Chicken and Tara Thai space. The restaurant features Persian inspired kabobs, stews, rice platters, sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts.
Francesca’s is closing all of its stores nationwide, including its only remaining Montgomery County location at Montgomery Mall. The store will be liquidating its inventory and closing within the next two months. The boutique is currently holding a “last chance warehouse sale” online with all clearance items priced at $15 and under.
Lucky Strike permanently closed on January 4. The entertainment venue first opened at the mall in March 2017, offering bowling, arcade games, food, and drinks. A representative shared that the closure is due to the lease expiring, and that it will not be renewed.
