FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gardner Expands West Lehi Retail Corridor with New Dining, Arts, and Educational Offerings
Lehi, UT – March 2025 – Gardner is excited to announce the opening of several new businesses at two distinct retail developments in West Lehi: View 21 and Cold Spring Retail. The new tenants, including Bonchon, Thirst, Snelgrove’s Ice Cream, Children’s Art Center, Little Caesars, Wingstop, and Lehi Nails and Spa bring a range of family-friendly dining, and creative educational services to this growing community, catering to residents of Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, and Bluffdale.
The addition of Cold Spring Retail and View 21 Retail brings approximately 13,000 SF to West Lehi’s retail inventory, increasing the total to 923,000 SF—a +1.4% increase. This expansion helps meet the retail needs of an underserved community, aligning rapidly growing population in this area which is projected to rise by 18% over the next five years.
Cold Spring Retail
Cold Spring Retail is open in West Lehi. Located along Redwood Road at 4243-4247 W. Orinda Dr, Cold Spring Retail is home to four unique tenants: Bonchon, Snelgrove’s Ice Cream, Thirst, and Children’s Art Center.
- Established in 2002 in Busan, South Korea, Bonchon—meaning ‘my hometown’—has delighted fans worldwide with its signature Korean fried chicken. Hand-battered, double-fried, and meticulously created with delicious sauces, each bite delivers an irresistible crunch and bold flavor. True to its roots, Bonchon offers a family-friendly, affordable casual dining experience with a lively atmosphere. We’re excited to bring this beloved global sensation to Utah at Cold Springs Retail. You’ll love Bonchon’s crispy chicken! Come savor the signature flavors and you’ll be back for more! Opening Apr 9, 2025
- Snelgrove’s Ice Cream –With roots going back to 1929 in Salt Lake City, Snelgrove’s Ice Cream is beloved for its rich flavors and quality recipes, handed down through generations. If you remember Snelgrove’s, you loved it — and now, with a single 1,800-square-foot standalone location featuring a drive-thru, this classic, Utah-made ice cream is ready to delight a new audience in Lehi! Come to enjoy the beloved flavors! Grand opening celebrations happening March 21-22.
- Children’s Art Classes – Founded in 1997 by a veteran art educator, Children’s Art Classes has grown to over 20 locations across 16 states. The Lehi site marks its first location west of the Mississippi. With a unique curriculum taught by professional artists, the program offers structured art education for children ages 3 and up, building foundational skills and, for older students, preparing them with a college-ready portfolio.
This location’s grand opening began on September 10, 2024, coinciding with the start of the school year. Children’s Art Classes is offering a sign-up promotion of $20 off the registration fee and continues to accept enrollments throughout the school year, with classes aligned to the Alpine School District’s calendar.
Children’s Art Classes has been met with strong enrollment interest, with many classes already full. As a veteran-owned business, the Lehi franchise owner is also affiliated with several homeschool programs, making the program accessible to a broader range of families through financial support from organizations such as Utah Fits All, HarmonyEd, and My Tech High.
- Thirst was founded in 2016 by Ethan Cisneros in Salt Lake City and has quickly grown into a Utah favorite, now expanding to its eighth location! Known for fresh-baked soft pretzels, warm beignets, crave-worthy drinks, and free popcorn, Thirst offers a unique, fun-filled experience. We’re thrilled to bring the Thirst magic to Lehi with their newest location at 4247-B Orinda Dr—approximately 1,500 square feet with both a drive-thru and a walk-up area. Join us for the grand opening this May (exact date coming soon!) and enjoy free pretzels, beignets, and drinks—a celebration you truly won’t want to miss. Follow along for updates at thirstdrinks.com or on Instagram @thirstdrinks. We can’t wait to share the signature Thirst treats and good vibes with you in West Lehi!
View 21 located at 3526 W. 1940 N. in Lehi
Little Caesars and Wingstop opened their doors at View 21, located at 3526 W 1940 N in Lehi, on September 23. Both dining establishments are situated in a 6,000-square-foot retail building conveniently located across from the new Primary Children’s Hospital, providing accessible and convenient dining options for hospital staff, families, and residents.
- Little Caesars – Founded in 1959 in Garden City, Michigan, Little Caesars has grown to over 4,000 locations, renowned for its affordable, “Hot-N-Ready” pizzas made with fresh, never-frozen ingredients. This 1,500-square-foot Lehi location includes a drive-thru for added convenience. Pick up dinner for the family tonight from this convenient Little Caesars location!
- Wingstop – Originating in Garland, Texas, Wingstop now operates over 2,000 locations worldwide. Known for their delicious, made-to-order wings, the 1,500-square-foot Wingstop location in Lehi offers 12 distinct flavors and includes an outdoor patio for relaxed dining. Come enjoy the wildly tasty wings at Wingstop today!
Both locations hosted grand opening events featuring games and giveaways, allowing the community to celebrate with free food samples and exclusive promotions. Guests can also order ahead for quick pick-up at either restaurant.
Supporting West Lehi’s Growth and Community
Both View 21 and Cold Spring Retail developments reflect Gardner Group’s commitment to providing valuable retail services in rapidly growing areas. Strategically located along major transportation corridors, these projects are easily accessible from key routes like Redwood Road and 2100 N, connecting the West Lehi area to surrounding communities and helping activate the corridor with essential services.
As Gardner Group celebrates these exciting launches, the company remains focused on expanding access to quality retail, dining, and educational spaces that serve both families and professionals in the area, all while staying true to its mission of building vibrant communities where people can connect, grow, and thrive.
ABOUT GARDNER
Gardner is a full-service commercial real estate development and management company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah with offices in Boise, ID and Henderson, NV. Gardner has developed over 30-million square feet of commercial properties spanning retail centers, multi-family residential, office, industrial, medical campuses and senior living. The real estate company is part of Gardner Group, which builds better communities through thoughtful, sustainable practices in developing and managing real estate, renewable energy and investing in innovation.
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