Starbucks Begins Construction on New Gaithersburg Location

Construction has began on the new Starbucks location at The Spectrum in Gaithersburg. The Spectrum development is located at the intersection of Watkins Mill Rd. and 355 and will also be home to Montgomery County’s first Royal Farms later this year.

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Barking Mad Café, California Tortilla and Firebird’s were some of the original restaurants at the Spectrum, while Chennai Hoppers, Pate a Cake, and Hot Pot Hero opened in 2020. Ela Mesa Taste of Greece is also expected to open in the coming months.

In addition to restaurants, the Spectrum has three “luxury” apartment complexes.

Starbucks will also be opening a new location nearby in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center later this year.