Friendship Heights

The Bell Tolls for the Cheesecake Factory in Friendship Heights on January 24, 2026


5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW

With one hand they give you a Trader Joe’s and dazzle you with a Total Wine and with the other they rip away a beloved legend…

Thanks to everyone who sent the sad news about the Cheesecake Factory’s coming closure in Friendship Heights:

On Friday afternoon Fox5’s Allison Papson posted the shocking statement from a Cheesecake Factory rep:

“After extensive review and analysis, the company made the difficult decision to discontinue operation of our restaurant in Chevy Chase. Our last day of service will be January 24, 2026. We are working with our staff to help transition them to other opportunities, including transfers to our other restaurants. We have truly enjoyed being a part of the local community over the last 34 years and hope to continue to serve all our Washington, D.C. guests at our nearby restaurant locations.”

~Alethea Rowe
Senior Director, Public Relations and Global Branding
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated”


5333 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Stay tuned AND protect Maggiano’s at all costs!!!