Cheesesteak & Co., the Elkridge carryout that turned overflowing ribeye sandwiches into a local sport, is gearing up for a second shop in Owings Mills. The expansion would take its signature, meat-heavy cheesesteaks across the county line and straight into Baltimore County’s dining mix.
According to The Baltimore Sun, the Elkridge original, which opened in June 2024, has built a steady fan base and the owners now have an Owings Mills outpost in the works. The project is still in the planning stage, and there is no firm opening date yet. We will update when the company puts a timeline on the board.
In Elkridge, the counter keeps things simple and big: 100% ribeye cheesesteaks on Amoroso rolls, plus a rotating lineup of smashburgers and sides featured on its online ordering page. The restaurant’s Toast profile lists hours and pickup details, the practical info regulars use to time those call-ahead orders.
The Elkridge shop has been a steady draw since last year, with local coverage and social posts flagging long lines and lots of repeat customers. A regional food site reported that the counter was still pulling strong crowds more than a year after opening, attracting diners from across Howard County and neighboring areas. MoCo Show highlighted that staying power.
Why Owings Mills?
Owings Mills is one of Baltimore County’s busiest retail and dining hubs, which puts a second Cheesesteak & Co. right next to a built-in suburban lunch crowd. The move also lines up with a broader wave of sandwich and cheesesteak concepts opening around the Baltimore area, a trend that local food reporters have been tracking. The Baltimore Banner has mapped out that momentum in recent coverage.
When To Expect It
For now, the details are thin. Exactly where in Owings Mills the new counter will land and when it will start slinging cheesesteaks are still open questions. The Baltimore Sun notes the project is in the works but offers no set opening date. Fans who have been making the drive to Elkridge will be watching closely for a grand opening announcement and word on whether the second shop will tweak the menu.
