Baltimore-born Kneads Bakeshop is stepping harder into the D.C. scene, adding a planned Logan Circle storefront on top of a recently announced Chevy Chase spot. The expansion takes the family-run bakery beyond its three Baltimore cafes and into two distinct Washington-area neighborhoods. Diners in both regions can look for Kneads’ all-day bakery-cafe menu and Harbor East–made breads to land locally in the coming months.
What was announced
According to the Baltimore Business Journal, Kneads has expanded its rollout plan to include two D.C.-area openings, effectively doubling what it initially had on deck. The report names Logan Circle as one of the new sites and notes the bakery’s current base in Harbor East, along with additional satellite shops around Baltimore.
Chevy Chase site details and timing
The chain has locked in a lease at The Shops at Wisconsin Place at 5400 Wisconsin Ave., where it is transforming the former Peet’s Coffee into a roughly 2,000‑square‑foot bakery-cafe with a targeted Q2 2026 debut, according to a KLNB press release. KLNB outlines the size and exact location of the Chevy Chase shop and notes the team’s plan to bring its Harbor East menu to suburban customers.
Logan Circle hiring signals progress
Job postings suggest the Logan Circle project is moving along behind the scenes. Public listings show Kneads recruiting for positions tagged “Logan Circle,” including a general manager and chef de cuisine, signaling that the downtown store is shifting into staffing and buildout. Listings on Indeed feature multiple Washington, D.C.-area roles tied to the brand, even though Kneads has yet to share a specific street address for the Logan Circle location.
Built on a Baltimore backbone
Kneads currently runs three Baltimore locations in Harbor East, Canton and Cross Keys, all supplied by a flagship production bakery, according to the company’s website. The Kneads Bakeshop locations page and related project materials highlight the Paterakis family’s H&S Bakery lineage and the Harbor East industrial bakeshop, with designers calling out its high-volume baking capacity. CI Design describes the Harbor East facility as a purpose-built operation set up to serve multiple retail and wholesale outlets.
What diners can expect
Kneads’ concept pairs scratch-made breads and pastries with an all-day lineup of breakfast and lunch dishes, a format the owners say translates well to both suburban shopping hubs and dense urban corridors. WhatNow reports that the Chevy Chase cafe will stick with the brand’s existing staples, while industry coverage notes that Kneads is also preparing to expand wholesale deliveries across the DMV this spring. QSR Magazine adds that the wholesale push is a key part of the bakery’s regional growth strategy.
Timeline and next steps
The Chevy Chase opening is currently slated for Q2 2026, with a public address and lease announcement already in place. Logan Circle, by contrast, is still in the works as hiring ramps up and lease details are finalized. Hoodline will track permitting activity and official opening dates as Kneads locks in timelines and addresses for its new D.C. storefronts.
