Philz Coffee to close at Bethesda Row

Philz Coffee will close this week at 7247 Woodmont Avenue in downtown Bethesda. An employee said that tomorrow, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 will be the last day. Philz opened here at the end of 2018. The chain closed its Dupont Circle store on April 30.

New hours for Philz Coffee at Bethesda Row

Starting today, June 1, 2020, Philz Coffee at 7247 Woodmont Avenue at Bethesda Row is extending its hours of operation. The new hours will be Monday-Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday-Sunday 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Philz says to monitor their social media in case ongoing protests in the area require them to close down. Some businesses began boarding up their storefronts at Bethesda Row last night, after looting grew close in Chevy Chase.

Philz Coffee opening Wednesday at Bethesda Row

The long-awaited opening of Philz Coffee at 7247 Woodmont Avenue will finally be here tomorrow, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7:00 AM. They will be open daily from 7 to 7 PM. Unlike Starbucks, there are no lattes, cappuccinos, espressos or pre-brewed coffees. They recommend trying a cup of Philz Way coffee, medium sweet with cream, as your first sample of Philz Coffee.

Philz will also sell hot breakfast items such as their Green Chile & Cheese Burrito and Bacon & Cheese Burrito, scones and muffins, cookies and bars, bagels and handmade toast options. The 2535 SF store will additionally offer tea, spices, coffee by the pound and gifts.

Sneak peek: Philz Coffee at Bethesda Row (Photos)

Construction has taken a long time, but here's the first look at the interior of Philz Coffee at Bethesda Row on Woodmont Avenue. Flooring, walls, light fixtures, counters and refrigerated cases are all in place. It looks like more of the seating and tables remain to be added.

Bethesda construction update: Philz Coffee at Bethesda Row (Photos)

Here's where things stand inside the future Philz Coffee at 7247 Woodmont Avenue at Bethesda Row. You can see pillar artwork remaining from previous tenant Vino Volo. There's a long way to go here yet.

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Signs of life at Philz Coffee at Bethesda Row

There hasn't been much action at the future home of Philz Coffee at 7247 Woodmont Avenue at Bethesda Row. But now some new "coming soon" signage has been posted, suggesting work may be about to begin on the interior.

Philz Coffee back to Vino Volo space at Bethesda Row

It looks like they were just trolling me. The coming-soon sign for Philz Coffee was removed from the vacant Ministry space yesterday, and placed in the original location Philz was supposed to open in to begin with: the former Vino Volo storefront at 7243 Woodmont Avenue.

Philz Coffee to open in different location at Bethesda Row

Maybe Joe and the Juice did have a problem with Philz Coffee opening so close to them on Woodmont Avenue. Now the competition is going to be Quartermaine Coffee's problem. "Coming Soon" signage is now the window of the just-vacated Ministry space on Bethesda Avenue, instead of the originally-planned Vino Volo space.

Philz Coffee to open at Bethesda Row

Those disappointed that downtown Bethesda is still lacking a Starbucks Reserve store may be interested to know that California-based Philz Coffee will open its newest location at Bethesda Row. Philz Coffee, which in recent years made the leap to the Washington, D.C. area, seeks serious coffee aficionados.

The Philz Coffee menu lacks the sugary specialty drinks found at Starbucks and other mainstream coffee shops. Instead, each cup is brewed to order from customized blends with as many as 7 beans in each. Staff are supposed to be be highly knowledgeable about coffee, and share that information with customers as a sommelier might at a wine bar, taking into account flavors and aromas.

Speaking of wine bars, Philz Coffee will move into the old Vino Volo space on Woodmont Avenue, between Fish Taco (opening in June) and Mon Ami Gabi. Will they be too close for comfort to juice and coffee bar neighbor Joe and the Juice? Stay tuned!