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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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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Muffin House Cafe to Open in Canton

A local group of bakery-cafes with locations south and west of Boston will be opening a new location south of the city.

According to an article from MassLive, Muffin House Cafe is planning to open in Canton, moving into a space in the Cobb Corner Shopping Center on Washington Street. Based on other locations in Westwood, Natick, Walpole, Medway, Hopkinton, and Mendon, expect to see a variety of muffins along with breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels, toasts, pastries, coffee, and more.

It appears that the new location of Muffin House Cafe could open in April, though an exact opening date has not been given as of yet.

The address for the upcoming Muffin House Cafe in Canton is 22 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. The website for all locations is at https://www.muffinhousecafe.com/

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Friday, March 07, 2025

Ambience Restaurant & Bar Opens in Canton

A brand new restaurant featuring Caribbean fare has debuted in the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to a Bluesky post from @jeremyk.bsky.social, Ambience Restaurant & Bar is now open in Canton, moving into the space on Washington Street that had been home to Takara before it moved to another space nearby. Jeremy mentions that the new eatery focuses on Haitian fusion cuisine while the website for the place shows such items as chicken dumpling soup, fried meatball sandwiches, basil chicken pasta, spaghetti with herring and hot dogs, oxtail with risotto, blackened salmon, fish and chips, grilled lamb chops, grilled quail, rice and beans, and fried plantain.

The address for Ambience Restaurant & Bar is 592 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. Its website can be found at https://ambienceresto.com/

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Friday, January 10, 2025

Plenty of Dough in Canton Is Apparently Being Sold

It looks like the future of a pizzeria in the southern suburbs of Boston is in question.

Based on an answer to a question asked on Google, the owners of Plenty of Dough in Canton "are in the process of of selling," which jibes with what Jeremy Krantz tells us within a Facebook message chat, that the website is down and the phone is no longer in service. Plenty of Dough has been known for its pizzas while also offering salads, calzones, subs, wraps, and pasta dishes.

The address for Plenty of Dough is 1 Beaumont Street, Canton, MA, 02021.

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Friday, December 13, 2024

Nosh & Grog in Canton Has Closed

An upscale suburban restaurant that moved to a new location last year is calling it a day.

According to its website and social media, Nosh & Grog in Canton has closed its doors, with a note from the Washington Street spot saying the following:

It's been exactly 25 years since we first open our original restaurant location. Now we are happy to announce that we are hanging up our aprons and moving on to the next chapter. As for who is opening in this location next … that is their story to tell....From our family to yours, a BIG "Thank You" for the last 25 years. We wish you all the best.

Nosh & Grog moved out of its original space in Medfield in the spring of 2023, opening in a bigger space in Canton last fall. It was known for its New American fare and cocktails.

The address for the now-closed Nosh & Grog was 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021.

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Spice Art Opens in the Former Fit Fuel Cafe Space in Canton

A new Indian restaurant has come to the southern suburbs of Boston, moving into a space where a cafe had been.

According to a source (Jeremy Krantz), Spice Art - The Taste of India has opened in Canton, taking over the former Fit Fuel Cafe space on Washington Street in the center of town. The new eatery seems to be geared more toward takeout though there is some limited seating, and its Facebook page shows a menu that includes such options as naan, paratha, samosas, pakoras, chicken tikka masala, biryani, vindaloo, saag, korma, kadai, and more.

Fit Fuel Cafe first opened in 2018, offering such options as grain bowls, sandwiches, toasts, salads, and more.

The address for Indian Spice is 588 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Gather in Pembroke Is Moving to Canton

A breakfast and brunch spot on the South Shore will be moving to a space closer to Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page Gather in Pembroke is going to be opening a new outlet in Canton, taking over the space on Washington Street that had been home to Amber Road Cafe. An earlier post from its old Facebook page (which is now down) mentioned that it plans to open sometime in the fall and a comment within the thread says that "we are weighing all options to see what makes sense" as to whether the Pembroke location will remain open, though now its website says that the Pembroke location is "officially closed."

The address for the Pembroke location of Gather was 35 School Street, while the address for the new location in Canton will be 635 Washington Street. Its website can be found at https://gatherandeat.com/

[November 29 update: According to its new Facebook page, Gather is now open in its new home in Canton.]

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Elsie's Table Is Opening in the Former Big D's Neponset Cafe Space in Canton

Earlier this year, it was reported that a longtime suburban watering hole that was known in part for its bar pizza was closing, and now we have learned what will be taking over the space.

According to a source, Elsie's Table is planning to open in Canton, moving into the former Big D's Neponset Cafe space on Washington Street. The website for the upcoming restaurant mentions that it will offer "a diverse selection of globally and locally inspired dishes" with its menu including such options as French onion soup, flatbreads and bruschetta, lamb chops, arancini, Asian chicken lettuce wraps, Chilean sea bass, pumpkin ravioli, squash risotto, and apple strudel. No opening date has been given as of yet for Elsie's Table, with the website saying that it hopes to debut sometime this fall.

Big D's Neponset Cafe closed down in February after being in operation since 1949.

The address for Elsie's Table is 497 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021.

[December 20 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page says that Elsie's Table opened on December 19, with a Facebook post from the place confirming this.]

[Earlier Article]
Big D's Neponset Cafe in Canton Is Closing

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar Is Opening in the Former Blue Hills Grille Space in Canton

A brand new Japanese restaurant is planning to open in the southern suburbs of Boston, moving into a space across the street from a popular hiking spot.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar is going to be opening in Canton, taking over the former Blue Hills Grille space on Route 138. The upcoming dining spot, which will sit across from the Blue Hills reservation, will offer such options as ramen, dim sum, teriyaki, noodle and rice dishes, and kushiyaki (skewered and grilled foods).

Blue Hills Grille closed in June of 2020 after being in business for approximately six years.

The address for Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar is 2790 Washington Street (Route 138), Canton, MA, 02021. Its website can be found at https://tamacanton.com/

[September 18 update: A check on the place over the weekend indicates that Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar is now open.]

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Friday, April 28, 2023

Nosh & Grog in Medfield Is Moving to Canton

An upscale restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston is moving to a new, larger space a bit closer to Boston.

According to multiple sources along with a Facebook post from the place, Nosh & Grog in Medfield is planning to move to Canton, taking over the former Bertucci's space on Washington Street. The post from the restaurant gets into more detail, saying the following:

We have outgrown our space and are moving to an absolutely beautiful, and much larger, new location in Canton....We hope to close shop here in Medfield in about a month, and plan to open in our beautiful new space a few weeks later. We will update you on exact dates as we finalize the details. For now, thank you for making us so successful. We look forward to sharing our new restaurant with you. Until then join us here in Medfield center one more time before we move.

Nosh & Grog first opened on North Street in Medfield in 2016, replacing Zebra's Bistro and Wine Bar; it is known in part for its New American fare and cocktails.

The new address for Nosh & Grog will be 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. Its website can be found at https://noshandgrog.com/

[May 31 update: An Instagram post from the place indicates that Nosh & Grog's Medfield location is now closed as it gets ready to move to its new home in Canton.]

[September 14 update: A new Instagram post from Nosh & Grog states that it is now open in its new location in Canton.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Big D's Neponset Cafe in Canton Is Closing

A longtime watering hole south of Boston that is known in part for its bar pizza is getting ready to shut down.

According to a message sent from Henry Santoro of WGBH, Big D's Neponset Cafe in Canton is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from co-owner Gary Titus confirming this, including a comment from him saying that the Washington Street spot has been sold. Big D's first opened in 1949, offering such items as quahogs, bar pizza, clam chowder, burgers, hot dogs, wings, steak tips, and more.

The address for Big D's Neponset Cafe is 497 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. Its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/BigDsNeponsetCafe/

[February 9 update: According to a Facebook post from Gary Titus, the bar pizza from Big D's Neponset Cafe will apparently live on, as Little D's will be opening within Irish Brewing Boston in Norwood (Titus says in the post, "Same great ovens, same great pizza").]

[February 20 update: Based on social media posts from Gary Titus, Big D's Neponset Cafe is now closed.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

The Turnpike Cafe in Canton Is Closing

A roadside restaurant and bar in the southern suburbs is shutting down after more than 55 years in business.

According to a couple of sources (including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page), the Turnpike Cafe in Canton is closing its doors, with a post on the Facebook page for the place saying that "We, like many other restaurants, have faced staffing issues and not fully recovered from pre-COVID times." The post says that its last day is Friday, December 23.

The Turnpike Cafe, which has been under its current ownership since 2012, is known for its classic American fare and bar food including burgers, pizza, wings, steak tips, fish and chips, club sandwiches, and more.

The address for the Turnpike Cafe is 958 Turnpike Street (Route 138), Canton, MA, 02021. Its website can be found at https://www.turnpikecafecanton.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

99 Restaurant & Pub in Canton Is Closing

A local chain of family-friendly restaurants is closing another one of its locations.

According to a source, the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Canton is shutting down this weekend, with a call placed to the Turnpike Street spot confirming that it will close after business hours on Sunday November 27. This will be the third location of the chain to close this year, with outlets in Somerville and Saugus also shutting down, though the Saugus closure was more of a move of sorts as a new location opened in Middleton a few weeks after it shuttered.

The address for the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Canton is 362 Turnpike Street (Route 138), Canton, MA, 02021. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.99restaurants.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, August 04, 2022

Amber Road Cafe in Canton Has Closed

A suburban breakfast and lunch spot has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Amber Road Cafe in Canton is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street eatery saying that "We loved being a part of the Canton community, and a piece of your lives." The post also mentions that Ruta Raw Juice Bar, which is located next to Amber Road Cafe and which is under the same ownership, will remain in operation, being open Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Amber Road Cafe first opened its doors in 2009.

The address for the now-closed Amber Road Cafe was 635 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, July 01, 2021

Trillium Canton Opens at the Former Reebok Campus

A couple of years ago, it was reported that one of the biggest local names in beermaking was planning to open a new facility south of Boston. Now we have learned that the place has opened.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Trillium Canton is now up and running at the old Reebok campus on Royall Street, which is just off Route 138 and its intersection with Route 93 and near where Routes 93, 95, and 128 meet. As hinted at in an earlier article here, the new facility has a brewery, a restaurant that features pizza and BBQ, a bar and a taproom, a retail shop, and a distillery (and space for private events), with outdoor seating including tables and also Adirondack chairs where customers can place their orders by phone and have the orders brought over to them. For now, snacks are offered Monday through Wednesday at Trillium Canton, with full food service available Thursday through Sunday.

Trillium also has a restaurant and brewpub in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood along with a taproom in the Fenway and a seasonal beer garden on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, while its old Canton location is apparently going away, as this is a move rather than a second location in town.

The address for the new location of Trillium in Canton is 100 Royall Street, Canton, MA, 02021. The website for the company can be found at https://www.trilliumbrewing.com/

[Earlier Article]
Trillium Brewing Company Plans to Open Beer Hall at Former Reebok Headquarters in Canton

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Monday, January 25, 2021

CRISP in Walpole Is Opening a New Location in Canton

A dining spot southwest of Boston that features bar pizza is opening a second outlet, with this one being just a bit closer to the city.

According to a poster within the South Shore Bar Pizza Social Club Facebook group page (via the Canton Citizen), CRISP in Walpole is planning to open a new location in Canton, with the Turnpike Street outlet possibly debuting in late March or early April. It is not yet known if the menu at the Canton restaurant will be the same as that of the Walpole spot, with the post simply indicating that it will be open for takeout and delivery, and possibly outdoor dining as well.

The address for the new location of CRISP in Canton is 955 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA, 02021. The website for the Walpole location can be found at https://www.crispizza.com/

[November 23 update: According to a Facebook post from the place, CRISP is now open in Canton.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Northern Spy Opens in Canton

A new family-friendly restaurant that features regional comfort food--and which has been in the works for awhile--has debuted in an historic space in the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, Northern Spy is now open at the Paul Revere Heritage Site in Canton, with the restaurant featuring seasonal New England fare while initially being open for takeout and delivery. The menu for the new dining spot includes such items as baked clam dip, braised beef flatbread, parsnip and cheddar pierogi, pork chops, sea scallops, beef stew, baked beans, Parker House rolls, maple pie, and baked apple cornmeal pudding. As mentioned earlier, the people behind Northern Spy also run Loyal Nine, a restaurant in Cambridge that features New England cuisine as well.

The Paul Revere Heritage Site will include an historical museum, residential space, and a town green, while Northern Spy will feature a spacious garden patio during the warmer months.

The address for Northern Spy is 4 Rolling Mill Way, Canton, MA, 02021. Its website can be found at https://www.northernspycanton.com/

[March 5 update: According to a new press release, Northern Spy will add in-person outdoor dining on its patio starting Thursday, March 11, with lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch offered.]

[Earlier Article]
Northern Spy Plans to Open at Paul Revere Heritage Site in Canton

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Blue Hills Grille in Canton Is Closing for Good

An upscale comfort food spot that gets its name from a massive state park across the street is getting ready to shut down permanently.

According to a source, Blue Hills Grille in Canton is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street spot saying that "We will be closing our doors this Monday the 29th We hope to use this last week to say goodbye to our friends, regulars and staff that have allowed us to serve countless cocktails and dinners to the great communities that we have had the opportunity of taking care of." It is not known if the COVID-19 pandemic played a direct role in their decision to close; they had been offering takeout/delivery during the outbreak, and outdoor dining of late as well.

Blue Hills Grille first opened in the fall of 2014, taking over the space near the Canton/Milton border that had been home to the Suffolk Grille.

The address for The Blue Hills Grille is 2790 Washington Street (Route 138), Canton, MA, 02021.

[June 28 update: The Facebook page for Blue Hills Grille indicates that today was its last day in operation.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, January 03, 2020

Sombrero's Mexican Restaurant in Weymouth Opens New Location in Canton

A Mexican restaurant on the South Shore has opened another location in the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Sombrero's Mexican Restaurant in South Weymouth has expanded to a new outlet in Canton, taking over the space at The Village Shoppes in Cobbs Corner that had been home to Fajitas Cantina, and before that, a location of Halfway Cafe. The new eatery offers such dishes as taquitos, guacamole, nachos, tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas, and enchiladas, along with arroz con pollo, steak tips, burgers, jumbo shrimp and mushrooms in garlic butter, and chicken flautas.

The address for the new location of Sombrero's Mexican Restaurant is 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. The website for both locations can be found at https://www.sombrerosmexican.net/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Queen Anne's Restaurant & Catering in Canton Has Closed

A decades-old breakfast and lunch spot in the southern suburbs of Boston that also had a catering operation has shut down, as its owners have moved out of the country.

According to a source, Queen Anne's Restaurant & Catering in Canton has closed, with a "for rent" sign now out front, and a post from the Facebook page of the business (which is apparently going to be taken down soon) indicates that the Turnpike Street restaurant shuttered last month and that the family behind the spot is moving to Poland. Queen Anne's first opened back in 1960, according to an old Canton Citizen article.

The address for this now-closed dining spot and catering operation was: Queen Anne's Restaurant & Catering, 930 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA, 02021.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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