Neko Nook, a locally owned cafe specializing in Japanese-style sandwiches, is expanding to Rockville with its second Montgomery County location. The business has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by Subway at 2 N. Washington Street in Rockville’s Courthouse Center, next to Seoul Kitchen & Bar. A video of the cafe experience can be seen below.
The cafe is scheduled for a hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcoholic Beverage Services (ABS) on Thursday, December 3. An anticipated opening date has not yet been announced.
Neko Nook opened its first location in September 2024 at 422 Main Street in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, taking over the former FD Book Cafe space. The cafe introduced Japanese-style sandwiches, known as sandos, to the neighborhood, offering a menu featuring fresh ingredients, creative flavor combinations, and a variety of coffee and tea beverages.
Describing itself as a place where “comfort meets creativity,” Neko Nook specializes in sandos, including traditional Japanese fruit sandwiches and modern variations. Its drink menu features espresso-based beverages, creamy lattes, and a selection of teas designed to complement the food offerings.
“Rooted in the artisanal Kentlands neighborhood, Neko Nook is a small, locally-owned business with a passion for bringing people together over delicious food and drink,” the cafe states on its website.
The upcoming Rockville location will bring the concept to the heart of Rockville Town Center, just a short distance from Rockville Town Square and the Montgomery County Circuit Court. The expansion comes a little more than two years after Neko Nook debuted in Gaithersburg. Additional details about the Rockville location, including its menu and opening timeline, have not yet been announced.
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