Graffiti Pizza and Street Food in Allston Has Closed

A dining spot in a Boston neighborhood that was known in part for its pizza options has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Graffiti Pizza and Street Food in Allston is no longer in business, apparently having quietly closed its doors several weeks ago. The place first opened on Harvard Avenue in March of 2024, offering New York style and Sicilian style pizza along with subs, wraps, pasta dishes, and more.

The address for the now-closed Graffiti Pizza and Street Food was 136 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

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Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee to Open in Burlington

A small group of breakfast and lunch spots with three locations north of Boston will be opening a fourth, and this one will also be north of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee is getting ready to open in Burlington, with a Facebook post from the business indicating that it will be opening sometime in 2026. An earlier Daily Times Chronicle article stated that the new location will be opening by the corner of Middlesex Turnpike and Fourth Avenue in front of Lifetime Living, and it plans to have both indoor and outdoor seating. Once it does open, the new location of Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee will join others in Peabody, Andover, and Salem, NH, along with another in Florida--and What Now Boston says that the Burlington outlet will offer dinner on weekdays as well.

The address for the upcoming Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee in Burlington is 10 Fourth Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for all locations is at https://www.crackdkitchen.com/

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The Olde Colonial Cafe in Norwood Is Closing

A decades-old restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston is closing.

According to an article from Boston 25 News, the Olde Colonial Cafe in Norwood is shutting down, as owner Paul Angelo indicates he's ready to retire, saying that "This was my life. I love what I did. I'm going to miss it, but when you're almost 80, it's time....I can't wait to spend a lot of time with my kids and their kids." The Nahatan Street restaurant, which dates back to 1969 and resides in an old firehouse, will be having "The Last Hurrah" on Saturday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The address for the Olde Colonial Cafe is 171 Nahatan Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its website can be found at https://www.oldecolonialcafe1.com/

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Up and Atom Coffee Co. to Open in Boston's Downtown Crossing

A new coffee shop is on its way to the heart of Boston.

According to an X post from @FortPointer, Up and Atom Coffee Co. is planning to open in Downtown Crossing, moving into the ground floor of the Genesis lab/office building on Summer Street. It appears that the upcoming spot could offer coffee, tea, baked goods, breakfast items, smoothies, and sandwiches based on a menu seen online, though there does not appear to be a website or social media presence for the place as of yet.

The address for the upcoming Up and Atom Coffee Co. in Downtown Crossing is 55 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02111. The website for the Genesis facility is at https://www.genesis-55summer.com/

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The Friendly Toast in Danvers Is Closing

An eclectic local group of dining spots known in part for their breakfast dishes will be closing one of their locations.

According to a source, The Friendly Toast in Danvers is getting ready to shut down, with a Patch article saying that the restaurant--which resides on Independence Way by the Liberty Tree Mall--is shuttering as of December 31 due to mechanical issues within the building, according to the business. The company also indicates that it hopes to move into a new space but continues to search for one, saying the following:

While we had previously announced plans to relocate within the Danvers community upon the expiration of our lease, and despite our extensive search, The Friendly Toast has not yet identified a new space in the area that meets our operational needs and maintains the experience our customers expect and deserve....The Friendly Toast remains committed to finding a new space in Massachusetts' North Shore....We plan to keep searching for a space that feels right for our team and for our customers.

The Danvers location of The Friendly Toast first opened in the summer of 2021. (Other locations remain in operation locally in Boston, Burlington, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, and North Andover.)

The address for The Friendly Toast in Danvers is 50 Independence Way, Danvers, MA, 01923. The website for all locations can be found at https://thefriendlytoast.com/

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Blue Ribbon BBQ in Dedham Is Closing

It looks like a small local group of barbecue joints will be closing one of its locations.

According to an X post from @bostonradio (who was told by one of their managers), Blue Ribbon BBQ in Dedham is going to be shutting down, with a Facebook post from local music act Joe Pete Wetherbee also saying this and mentioning that it will be closing at the end of the year, putting "the end to our monthly residency there." Wetherbee also says that the Arlington and West Newton locations of Blue Ribbon will remain in operation, and presumably the Time Out Market Boston outlet in the Fenway will continue to be open as well.

The Dedham location of Blue Ribbon first opened in the early part of 2018.

The address for Blue Ribbon BBQ in Dedham is 342 Washington Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for the business is at https://www.blueribbonbbq.com/

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