Baltimore Bakery Doubles D.C. Expansion Plans

Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe to open two new locations in Washington, D.C. area this year.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe, a Baltimore-born bakery, has announced plans to open two new locations in the Washington, D.C. area this year, doubling its previous expansion plans. The bakery will open a 6,221 square foot cafe in the city's Logan Circle neighborhood this summer, in addition to a previously announced outpost in Chevy Chase.

Why it matters

The expansion marks a significant growth opportunity for the local Baltimore bakery brand as it looks to expand its footprint in the competitive D.C. metro area market. The new locations will allow Kneads to bring its artisan breads, pastries, and all-day dining options to more customers in the region.

The details

The Logan Circle cafe will offer both dine-in and grab-and-go service, with a menu featuring artisan breads, pastries, all-day breakfast and lunch, coffee and teas, and signature cocktails. The location will likely open before the Chevy Chase outpost, as it requires less build-out work. The Chevy Chase opening, originally projected for the second quarter, has been pushed back due to additional construction and permitting needs.

  • Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe plans to open the Logan Circle location this summer.
  • The Chevy Chase location was originally projected to open in the second quarter of 2026, but the opening has been delayed.

The players

Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe

A Baltimore-born bakery that is expanding its footprint in the Washington, D.C. area with two new locations.

Kira Paterakis Nissley

The co-owner of Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe.

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What they’re saying

“The Logan Circle cafe will likely open before the one in Chevy Chase, since it needs less build-out.”

— Kira Paterakis Nissley, Co-owner, Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe (wbal.com)

“An opening for the Chevy Chase location, originally projected for the second quarter, will likely be pushed back due to the extra time needed for construction and permitting.”

— Kira Paterakis Nissley, Co-owner, Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe (wbal.com)

What’s next

Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe plans to open its Logan Circle location in Washington, D.C. this summer, with the Chevy Chase outpost following at a later date.

The takeaway

Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe's expansion into the Washington, D.C. market demonstrates the growing demand for high-quality, artisanal baked goods and all-day dining options in the region. The bakery's commitment to community and locally-sourced ingredients has helped it build a loyal following in Baltimore, and the new D.C. locations will allow the brand to bring its unique offerings to an even wider customer base.