Boston Restaurant Talk

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Lola's Coffee and More in West Medford Has Closed

A coffee shop in West Medford has shut down after being in business for three years.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Lola's Coffee and More on Playstead Road is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the shop saying the following:

Owing to certain challenges with Len's Coffee and changes in my employment situation, we opted for retirement and made preparations for new owners to take over both businesses. Regrettably, after completing the necessary paperwork, the individual set to assume control of Lola's Coffee and More informed us that they would not be proceeding, forcing our hand and leading to this sudden closure.

Lola's first opened in the spring of 2023, moving into the space that had been home to Nourish Your Soul (a location of that business remains in operation in Winchester).

The address for the now-closed Lola's Coffee and More in West Medford was 17 Playstead Road, West Medford, MA, 02155.

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Mexicana Grill & Cantina Opens in West Newton

A brand new Mexican restaurant has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mexicana Grill & Cantina is now open in West Newton, moving into the space on Washington Street that had previously been home to Ninebark Kitchen + Drinks, and before that, Burke's Alewerks and a location of The Local. An Instagram post from It's In Newton mentions that owners Antonio de Trizio and Nicolas Ruiz previously owned Latina Kitchen & Bar in Needham, while the menu for the place shows such options as taquitos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, tortas, flautas, churros, and flan, along with a variety of margaritas.

The address for Mexicana Grill & Cantina is 1391 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465. Its website is at https://mexicananewton.com/

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Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Conrad's to Open in Canton

A local group of restaurants known in part for their steak tips will be opening another new location.

According to an article from The Patriot Ledger, Conrad's is planning to open in Canton, moving into the space on Washington Street within The Village Shoppes that had previously been home to Nosh & Grog. Once it opens, the new location will join others in Norwood, Walpole, Foxboro, and Needham, while another had been in Sudbury as well but it closed in 2022.

The address for the upcoming location of Conrad's in Canton is 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. The website for all locations is at https://conradsrestaurant.com/

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The Peach Cobbler Factory to Expand to New England, Opening a Location in Downtown Boston

A chain of dessert shops with roots down south will be expanding to the region, opening a location in the heart of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Peach Cobbler Factory is planning to open on Summer Street in the city's downtown area, with the business saying in an Instagram post that "y'all, the framers have been WORKING. The bones of this store are everything we dreamed of. Our family walked EVERY inch of that space...and we could already picture it: the smell of fresh cobbler, the sounds of happy guests, the Peach Cobbler Factory vibe Boston deserves. One word for what’s coming: CHOICES! Stay locked in—opening very soon"

The Peach Cobbler Factory was first established in Nashville in 2013 and is currently based in Fort Lauderdale, offering such options as peach cobbler, banana pudding, cheesecake, cookies, ice cream, brownies, shakes, and more.

The address for the upcoming Peach Cobbler Factory in downtown Boston is 77 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for the company is at https://peachcobblerfactory.com/

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Monday, April 06, 2026

Villa Mexico in Downtown Boston Is Going to Remain Open

Last week, it was reported that a Mexican restaurant in downtown Boston was facing a possible closure, and now we have learned that it will continue in operation.

According to a Facebook post, Villa Mexico on Water Street is going to stay open, with owner Julie King saying that "we could get some personal loans and we could pay our rent that we owed...we are going to stay here...we are doing our best to keep open, but we need you....I will be waiting with my open arms to welcome you as usual and to tell you thank you thank you thank you because if it is not because of you, we would not be here."

The address for The address for Villa Mexico is 121 Water Street, Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://www.villamexicocafe.us/

[Earlier Article]
Villa Mexico in Downtown Boston Is Facing Closure

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Naya to Open at Shoppers World in Framingham

A growing group of Middle Eastern restaurants with roots in New York City will be expanding further into the Greater Boston area, with a new outlet coming to a space west of the city.

According to an article from the MetroWest Daily News, Naya is planning to open in Framingham, moving into a space within Shoppers World between Route 9 and Route 30. Once it opens, the new location will join others in downtown Boston, the Back Bay, Cambridge's Kendall Square, and at Arsenal Yards in Watertown, and expect to see dishes with Lebanese influences including customizable bowls, wraps, salads, desserts, and more.

The website for Naya can be found at https://www.eatnaya.com/

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