A new cafe and brunch spot will open soon in Old Town Fairfax, from the owners of Chateau de Chantilly, the runner-up for Best Bakery in our 2025 Best of NoVA. This new cafe, Layered., will open in or around July 2025, according to a news release from Fairfax City Economic Development.
Layered. will take the space at 3924 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, in Courthouse Plaza. The long-vacant building was previously a McDonald’s.
The café will offer pastries, desserts, cakes, and sandwiches from a Michelin-trained chef, as well as specialty coffee beverages. It will be a counter-service café, with “ample indoor and outdoor seating.” The interior spans about 3,600 square feet, and the owners plan to expand the outdoor patio to create more outside seating.
This new cafe was a collaborative effort between the business owners, Combined Properties, and Fairfax City Economic Development. Fairfax City Economic Development supported the project with the Façade and Interior Improvement Grant program, which helped fund upgrades to the building’s exterior.
“We’re thankful for Fairfax City’s support in helping us bring Layered. to life. Our vision is for this to be a place where people come together — whether for a casual coffee catch-up, a family treat, or simply to enjoy something special. We hope to become Fairfax City’s go-to spot for great coffee and desserts,” said Choi, the co-owner of Layered.
“It’s exciting to welcome a new café in our downtown so close to the library. Layered. will provide a gathering place for students, families, and visitors in a walkable location. … I’m delighted to see a long vacant building reimagined and brought back to life,” said Fairfax Mayor Catherine Read.
Feature image courtesy Fairfax City Economic Development
