A French-inspired chain of breakfast cafes is going to say “bonjour” to Merrifield.
The Mosaic District will become home to the first Virginia location of Maman, a New York-based brand offering coffee, pastries and other bites.
Signage for the chain recently appeared in the storefront at 2920 District Avenue, Suite 150 — the former home of Oath Pizza, which shuttered late last year. The cafe is expected to open next year, according to a company spokesperson.
The chain, which opened its first cafe in New York City’s Soho neighborhood in 2014, offers a variety of traditional coffee beverages (both hot and cold), as well as more than 15 different pastries — including gluten-free options. Heartier options include made-to-order omelettes, soups, salads and nearly a dozen different sandwiches.
The eatery would be the brand’s seventh in the D.C. area, following five stores in The District and one in Bethesda, Maryland.
Most of Maman’s D.C.-area locations are open daily from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., with kitchens closing around 4 p.m.
Signs have also appeared at the Mosaic District for Hawkers, an Asian street food chain that can be found in Arlington. The restaurant will take over the former Four Sisters location at 8190 Strawberry Lane, Suite 1, but an employee says there’s no definite opening time frame yet.
An application for a building alterations permit has been pending review by Fairfax County since April.
