Wonder is continuing its expansion across Montgomery County, with plans now in motion for a third “modern” food hall location.
The rapidly growing, delivery-focused concept is preparing to open in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood after securing a permit from the City of Gaithersburg. The new location will take over part of the former Party City space, which is being subdivided into three separate storefronts following the retailer’s closure.
This marks the third confirmed Montgomery County location for Wonder. Its Rockville site is expected to open in April, while a Germantown location is also in the pipeline, as previously reported.
Wonder has been described as a “delivery-first” food hall, offering a different approach from the traditional mall food court model. Instead of individual vendors operating separate stalls, Wonder runs a fully integrated kitchen where one team prepares all menu items. Much of the prep work is handled at a central hub in New Jersey, with dishes finished on-site using high-speed ovens designed for efficiency and consistency.
The concept allows customers to combine meals from multiple well-known chefs and restaurants into a single order. That means someone can order a steak inspired by Bobby Flay, tacos associated with José Andrés, and pizza from Brooklyn’s famed Di Fara all at once, with everything arriving together in one bag and under one delivery fee.
Menus are curated through partnerships with celebrity chefs and established restaurant brands, including names like Marcus Samuelsson and Nancy Silverton, whose recipes and branding are licensed for the platform.
Despite being referred to as food halls, Wonder locations are typically smaller than traditional setups and are designed with a strong emphasis on takeout and delivery. Most locations feature limited seating and rely heavily on digital ordering kiosks.
