Ready-To-Go Meals Spot Launches First DC-Area Location In Bethesda

BETHESDA, MD — Eat Sprout, an organic ready-to-go meals business, will open its first DC-area location at Bethesda Row before the end of the month.

The business touts its scratch-made, local products. The 740-square-foot café at 4926 Elm St. in Bethesda will open Friday, Aug. 29, a company news release said.

Founded in 2016 in Easton by husband-and-wife team Emily and Ryan Groll, Eat Sprout has built a regional following for its commitment to local and organic ingredients, handcrafted meals, and stellar guest service.

Eat Sprout will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

The new venue is close to Heyday, Equinox and PLANTA.

Guests can choose wholesome favorites like oat bowls, chia puddings, smoothies, and acai bowls, alongside artisanal breads, and scratch-made salads and spreads. Entrées such as honey pot chicken, herb-crusted salmon, and turkey sloppy joes will be available daily, along with brownies, cookies, granola, and hand-bottled drinks.

“Bringing Sprout to Bethesda is a milestone for us,” the Grolls said in a statement. “From day one, we’ve believed healthy eating should be easy, delicious, and rooted in local goodness. Being recognized for both our food and our values—including sustainability and community impact—makes us proud to now share that same commitment with the Bethesda community.”

The company also has locations in St. Michael's, Easton, and Annapolis.

For more information, visit www.eatsprout.com or follow @eatsprout.

The company website says: "We are husband and wife, passionate about healthy living and helping others thrive. As experts in the health, fitness and the food industry, we believe your tastebuds are made happiest by food that’s crafted close by, in smaller batches using local and organic ingredients.

"We're using our talents to work with local farmers to bring you a great variety of tasty prepared meals, snacks, and drinks – all dreamed up locally and giving back to the community. Sprout Cafés located in Easton & Saint Michaels is where you can find us. So if you’re looking for the ideal meal, scratch-made organic bread, healthy spreads and snacks, or just a simple organic Sprout drink to pick you up, this is the place for you!"