A list of companies that have recently opened or will soon be arriving in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands can be seen below:
This spring, AH HAAN will open at 237 Kentlands Blvd., where Good Fortune Cafe used to be. This full-service Thai restaurant, which is owned by the same group that created Bangkok Garden, will bring back some of the well-liked original recipes from Bangkok Garden, which has been a Bethesda landmark for 37 years.
MOD Pizza, which closed its doors in March 2024, will be replaced by Andy’s Pizza at 145 Commerce Square Place. We don’t even currently have a date because the opening is so far off, according to an Andy’s official. When it’s time for our grand opening, we’ll post an announcement on social media. Andy’s Pizza is well-known for its crisp crust, chewy inside, and mildly sour taste, all of which come from its 72-hour cold-fermented dough baked in a New York deck oven. There are also salads, wings, fries, and other items on the menu.
In order to establish a new donation center, Goodwill has rented the premises at 58 Market St. The venue will largely function as a donation center where the community may bring donations of clothing, electronics, housewares, and home goods, though there may be a modest amount of merchandise for sale, such as books, according to Goodwill’s Chief of Collaboration, Communication & Marketing. Although a date for opening has not yet been decided, it is probably going to be later this year. We appreciate your support of Goodwill of Greater Washington, a compassionate local nonprofit that helps persons facing employment obstacles in the DMV by offering jobs, job training, education, and other services.
Now open at 211 Market St. W. is H agen-Dazsis. The ice cream shop is situated in the area that Bel Pre Family Denta once occupied. There are currently two more H agen-Dazs locations in Montgomery County: 1516 Rockville Pike and Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. After operating there for around ten years, the brand shuttered its Bethesda Row store in the summer of 2021.
Last year, KOR Artisanal Bistro installed signage at 216 Main Street. In the event that it opens, it will replace Kathy’s Gallery & Frames, however we don’t currently have any updates.
At 255 Kentlands Blvd., Onekick Martial Arts, a reputable name in the neighborhood martial arts scene, will launch a second site. After two and a half years of business, Charm City Run closed its doors in January, and this new location will take its place. The area’s increasing need for high-quality martial arts instruction prompted this growth, which ushers in an exciting new era for Onekick Martial Arts. The addition of the Gaithersburg facility will enable the school to serve and empower even more people and families, as its current location at 18311 Leaman Farm Rd in Germantown’s Kingsview Village Center is flourishing.
The TaKorean restaurant that closed in July 2024 has been replaced with Peruvian Charcoal Chicken & Grill, which is located at 261 Kentlands Blvd.In addition to Peruvian staples like lomo saltado, carne asada, and ceviche, the menu offers charbroiled chicken, burritos, tacos, cheesesteaks, wings, and smash burgers. The restaurant is open from 10:30 am to 10:00 pm every day. Other sites of Peruvian Charcoal Chicken & Grill may be found in Richmond, Virginia, and Clinton, Maryland.
At 227 Kentlands Blvd., the Play Street Museum will launch its first location in Montgomery County. The area that Hallmark formerly inhabited will be occupied by it. The Play Street Museum will be introduced to Montgomery County by a native of the county. It is characterized as a distinctive indoor children’s playground for children ages 0–7 that provides cooperative and educational play, as well as painting and ceramics for older children. Birthday parties will be held on weekends in the new Kentlands facility, while open play will be available during the week (with reservation for cleanliness).
Prime IV Wellness, located at 117 Commerce Square Pl., will shortly open. In order to help with hydration, sports performance, anti-aging, hangover recovery, weight management, immune boosting, altitude sickness, jet lag recovery, and more, Prime IV provides medically credentialed staff to administer IV infusions and treatments.
The Clubhouse in Quincy will be located at 245 Kentlands Blvd. The former location of Not Your Average Joe’s is being replaced with the country club-style restaurant, bar, and golf venue. The owner tells us that they are hoping for a fall opening after a $990,000 permit to start making changes to the property was approved this past spring.
Three brand-new eateries and retail establishments are planned for Kentlands Square:Plans to create three additional restaurant/retail buildings on the parking lot between Giant/At Home and Chipotle/Lowes have been shared by Saul Centers, which oversees a real estate portfolio that includes 61 sites, including Kentlands Square in Gaithersburg.
This comes after previous approvals for a 4,700 SF Shake Shack building with outdoor dining and a drive-through, as well as a 2,100 SF Starbucks building with outdoor seating, both of which were constructed and opened in recent years.
The community is returning, not just shopping. Kentlands is more than simply a place; it’s a way of life. The residents of Kentlands Square are well-educated and well-off. Some of Maryland’s most desirable socioeconomic indicators may be seen in the center’s 1-mile and 3-mile trading regions. wealthy families, educated people, and professionals.
More than just a shopping mall, Kentlands Square & Kentlands Place is a thriving community center surrounded by wealth, variety, and steady foot traffic in the center of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The center has great potential for long-term retail success and strategic tenant growth due to its strong demographic profile and consistent visitor trends.
