Below is a list of new and upcoming restaurants in Olney, MD.
Chicken Salad Chick at 18209 Village Center Drive, next to Hallmark, in the space previously occupied by a karate studio, is expected to open sometime in 2026. On July 30, the restaurant shared that work on the interior buildout of the restaurant had begun, saying “Electrical and plumbing is largely done, and drywall is next!” Chicken Salad Chick is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in a wide variety of house-made chicken salad flavors, along with Southern-style sides like pasta salad, broccoli salad, fresh fruit, and mac and cheese.
TOUS Les JOURS is set to take over the former Five Guys space at 3333 Olney Sandy Spring Road, with permanent signage being installed last month. Five Guys closed the Olney location in December after several years in the shopping center, telling customers at the time that the brand plans to return to the area in the future. In the meantime, the space is being repurposed for TOUS Les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery known for its wide selection of baked goods and café offerings. TOUS Les JOURS features a variety of breads, pastries, and cakes that are baked in-store daily. The menu also includes an extensive lineup of coffee and espresso-based drinks, along with teas, making it a popular stop for both quick visits and longer sit-down breaks. The Olney location will join a growing footprint for the bakery in Montgomery County. The first county location opened inside New Grand Mart at 13069 Wisteria Drive in Germantown. A second TOUS Les JOURS later took over the longtime Corner Bakery space at Rio in Gaithersburg. An opening date for the Olney location has not yet been announced.
Qdoba has signed on to open its fourth Montgomery County restaurant, taking over the space previously occupied by Eco Cleaners at 3486 Olney Laytonsville Road in the Olney Shopping Center. The fast-casual Mexican chain will be located next to Royal Bagel Bakery, according to leasing documents. Qdoba Mexican Eats is known for its customizable Mexican-inspired menu, allowing customers to build their own burritos, bowls, tacos, nachos, and salads by choosing from a variety of proteins, rice, beans, and toppings. The chain is especially popular for its 3-Cheese Queso and its long-standing policy of including guacamole and queso at no extra charge on entrees. The Olney restaurant will join existing Montgomery County locations on Tech Road in Silver Spring, Rollins Avenue in Rockville, and in the Rock Grove shopping center in Gaithersburg, which opened in 2022. An opening date for the Olney location has not yet been announced.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is coming to 3231 Spartan Rd., in the former Three Points Cycles space. The concept is designed around takeout and delivery, offering a streamlined menu and ordering experience compared to the company’s traditional sit-down restaurants.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos upcoming Olney location near Roots Market at 16822 Georgia Ave. is still scheduled to open this year, although no date has been announced. Bubbakoo’s Burritos is a fast-casual Mexican fusion chain founded in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, in 2008. The concept centers on customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas, along with a menu that includes specialty items and house created combinations. The chain opened its first Montgomery County location as a stall inside Market Hall at Clarksburg Premium Outlets, located at 22705 Clarksburg Road in 2025.
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill opened at 18129 Town Center Dr in Olney, next-door to Chopt, in May. The restaurant is located in the space that was previously occupied by The Olney Winery in the Fair Hill Shopping Center. Mezeh is a fast-casual eatery with a buffet-style of offerings that include rice and salad bowls, wraps and a variety of sauces and toppings that are very similar to national chain Cava. Construction has not yet begun. Mezeh Mediterranean Grill opened its first store in Annapolils, MD in 2013 and the chain has additional Montgomery County locations in Aspen Hill, and Germantown. It’s Downtown Crown location at 262 Crown Park Ave. in Gaithersburg closed last month.
Earlier this year, reports suggested that the Panera Bread at 18141 Town Center Drive in Olney was preparing to close, with employees indicating a shutdown was expected and leasing materials listing the space as available. However, franchise owner Lemek now says there is no official closing date and the restaurant is operating on a month-to-month basis while discussions with the landlord continue. According to the company, Panera wants to remain in Olney, and based on current information, the location appears scheduled to remain open, at least through the end of the year.
