Haraz Coffee House Opens Rockville Location
The Yemeni-inspired coffee chain is taking over the former Seven Seas Restaurant space at Federal Plaza.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Haraz Coffee House is opening a cafe at 1776 E. Jefferson Street in the Federal Plaza shopping center, in the space previously occupied by Seven Seas Restaurant. Signage is now up at the former restaurant site.
Why it matters
The move brings a second Montgomery County location for the Yemeni-inspired coffee and dessert brand, replacing a restaurant that had operated at the plaza for decades. It reflects continued reuse of retail space at the shopping center after the restaurant's 2018 closure.
Seven Seas Restaurant operated at Federal Plaza for 33 years before closing in May 2018, and Haraz's Rockville cafe will be its second Montgomery County location after opening Burtonsville Crossing at 15701 Columbia Pike in early 2026. No opening date for the Rockville cafe has been announced.
The players
Haraz Coffee House
Haraz Coffee House is a coffee and dessert chain known for Yemeni-inspired beverages and sweets, expanding in Montgomery County.
The details
Haraz Coffee House is taking over the space at 1776 E. Jefferson Street on the side of the shopping center where DMV Iron Gym is located. A Burtonsville representative confirmed the Rockville cafe last month, though the spokesperson did not give the specific address at that time.
Timeline
May 2018: Seven Seas Restaurant closed at Federal Plaza after 33 years.
Early 2026: Haraz opened its first Montgomery County location at Burtonsville Crossing.
Last month: A Haraz representative confirmed the Rockville cafe plans.
Openings & Closings
Haraz's Federal Plaza cafe fills the space Seven Seas vacated in May 2018 after 33 years at the shopping center. The new tenant follows a pattern of replacing long-running restaurant leases at the plaza with newer food concepts.
Rockville residents will have another coffee and dessert option at Federal Plaza once the cafe opens. No opening date has been set, so customers should watch for further announcements before planning visits.
The takeaway
Replacement tenants at established shopping centers can keep local retail spaces active after a long-running business leaves. Residents interested in new options can track announcements for the Federal Plaza cafe.
Further reading
Browse more openings and closings in the Rockville area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
