Pizzing's in Holbrook Has Closed

What once was a trio of South Shore spots featuring pizza and wings appears to be down to only one location.

A check on the place this week indicated that Pizzing's in Holbrook is no longer in business, as the Franklin Street spot was locked up and dark during business hours, while a source in the local area mentions that it has indeed closed. It is not known why the location shut down nor is it known what might take over the space, so keep checking back for updates.

The Holbrook location of Pizzing's was its newest outlet, as it joined locations in Abington and Marshfield in 2019; the Marshfield outlet is now shuttered as well.

The address for the now-closed location of Pizzing's in Holbrook is 134 S Franklin Street (Route 37), Holbrook, MA, 02343. The website for Abington location can be found at https://pizzingspizza.com/

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Geri's Pizza in Holbrook Has Closed; Avon Location Remains in Operation

A pair of bar pizza spots is back down to one location.

Based on information within a thread in the South Shore Bar Pizza Social Club Facebook group page, Geri's Pizza in Holbrook is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the business confirming this, saying that "With two locations, it has proved challenging to manage top quality and service. Keeping this and the customer in mind, we have decided to continue with 1 location moving forward. there will only be 1 location, now in Avon, which we have decided to expand and renew instead."

The Holbrook location of Geri's Pizza first opened last November.

The address for the now-closed Geri's Pizza in Holbrook was 470 N Franklin Street; the address for the Avon location is 147 Main Street. The website for Geri's is at https://www.gerispizza.com/

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Leggos in Holbrook Has Closed, Plans to Reopen in a New Space

A dining spot in the southern suburbs that is known in part for its breakfast dishes and its shaded patio has shut down, though it hopes to be back in a new space.

According to a source, Leggos in Holbrook closed at the end of business hours yesterday, with a Facebook post from the N Franklin Street eatery confirming this, saying that it was "due to circumstances beyond our control" while also saying that "WE WILL BE BACK! It won't be the same location, but it will be with the same love and care for our friends and our food." It is not yet known whether Leggos is looking to stay in Holbrook or open back up in another town; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

Leggos, which first opened 14 years ago, offered such items as crepes, waffles, pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, meatloaf, fish and chips, tacos, and burritos. Our other site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) has featured it as an under-the-radar place that was mostly frequented by locals, with the review being at the link below:

https://www.hiddenboston.com/Leggos.html

The address for Leggos was 120 N Franklin Street (Route 37), Holbrook, MA, 02343.

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Liberty Publick House in Holbrook Has Closed

A restaurant and bar that resided within a post of an American veterans' organization has shut down.

According to a source, Liberty Publick House in Holbrook is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the place confirming that it closed over the weekend and saying "To the loyal patrons who have supported us through the years; we thank you for being apart of our Liberty Crew! We wouldn't have made it this far without you. Please take care, be safe, and drink wisely.!" The dining and drinking spot first opened in early 2018 within an American Legion post on Route 139 by the Abington Line, with the place offering mostly pub grub and comfort food such as wings, burgers, steak tips, fish and chips, pizza, hot dogs, and more.

The address for the now-closed Liberty Publick House (and the American Legion post) is 777 Plymouth Street (Route 139), Holbrook, MA, 02343.

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Donahue's Pub Is Opening in Holbrook

A brand new neighborhood pub is coming to the southern suburbs of Boston, taking over the space where another pub had been hoping to open.

According to a source, Donahue's Pub is getting ready to debut in Holbrook, moving into the former Boston Cream Pie Company on S Franklin Street--and moving into the space where a pub called 32 Counties had been planning to open. Based on a post on its Facebook page, the new bar is not affiliated with 32 Counties, while also saying that it plans to have a "limited" pub grub menu, and another more recent post indicates that Donahue's hopes to open its doors once the restaurant/bar shutdown is lifted (currently May 18 for Massachusetts).

Early last year, we were told that 32 Counties was looking to open in the old Boston Cream Pie Company space, but it never did end up opening, and it isn't known for sure if the pub will try to open elsewhere. Boston Cream Pie Company first opened in the summer of 2017 only to close a year later, with the business originally selling the Boston Cream Pies (along with other pies) from tricycles stationed in Boston.

The address for Donahue's Pub in Holbrook is 783 S Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/donahuespub/

[May 25 update: Based on a new post from its Facebook page, Donahue's Pub does not expect to debut until at least June 29 at the earliest because they "don't have the proper kitchen to be a restaurant." (Ed note: With bars without kitchens in Massachusetts moving from Phase 3 to Phase 4 after this post was put up, this means that such bars might not be able to open until next year, based on whenever a vaccine/therapeutic might be ready.)]

[October 28 update: A new Facebook post indicates that Donahue's will apparently have a proper kitchen after all, as they are now hiring and will hopefully open "soon."] 

[December 17 update: According to a source, Donahue's is now open in Holbrook.]

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Pizzing's Pizza & Wings Is Opening in Holbrook

It looks like a pair of South Shore spots featuring pizza and wings will be joined by a third location south of Boston.

According to a couple of sources, Pizzing's Pizza & Wings is planning to open in Holbrook, with the upcoming eatery moving into a space on S Franklin Street that had been home to Maria's Pizzeria. Based on its other two locations in Abington and Marshfield, expect to see pizza, calzones, wings, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and more at the new spot.

The address for the Holbrook location of Pizzing's Pizza & Wings is 134 S Franklin Street (Route 37), Holbrook, MA, 02343. The website for the locations in Abington and Marshfield can be found at http://www.pizzingspizza.com/

[August 27 update: According to a source, Pizzing's Pizza & Wings is now open in Holbrook, with a Facebook post from the place confirming that it had a grand opening yesterday.]

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Update: 32 Counties Is Opening in the Former Boston Cream Pie Company Space in Holbrook

by Marc Hurwitz

[Ed note: This article was updated on January 15 to reflect new information given, including a name for the place and when it might officially open.]

A brand new watering hole is opening in the southern suburbs of Boston, taking over the space where a shop that focused on a popular regional food item had been.

According to a source, a new bar appears to have soft-opened in Holbrook, moving into the former Boston Cream Pie Company space on S Franklin Street. It looks like the drinking spot may have soft-opened on Friday, though it does not appear to have a name (no sign is up for the place) and it is apparently not serving any food at this point in time.

Boston Cream Pie Company first opened in Holbrook in the summer of 2017 only to close a year later, with the business originally selling the Boston Cream Pies (along with other pies) from tricycles stationed in Boston.

The address for this new bar in Holbrook is 783 S Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343.

[January 16 update: A message sent to us indicates that the new bar in Holbrook is called 32 Counties and that it plans to officially open over the next few weeks, as the opening last week was indeed just a private soft opening.]

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Boston Cream Pie Company in Holbrook Has Closed

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Boston Cream Pie Company Opens Retail Shop in Holbrook

The people behind a popular local food item that is sold out of tricycles have opened their very first retail shop.

According to an email, Boston Cream Pie Company now has a brick-and-mortar store in Holbrook, joining their tricycles that are stationed at Boston Common and Long Wharf on the city's waterfront, with the South Franklin Street shop being open Thursday through Monday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Boston Cream Pie Company sells a variety of pies from both the trikes and at the store, including Classic Boston Cream Pie, Heath Bar, Oreo, White Chocolate, and more, and the pies are also sold online as well.

The address for the new Boston Cream Pie Company shop is 783 S Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343. The website for the company can be found at http://eatbcpc.com/

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Liberty Publick House Opening within American Legion Post in Holbrook

A post of an American veterans' organization will soon be home to a restaurant and bar that will be open to the public.

Wicked Local Holbrook is reporting that the Dalton American Legion Post has received approval from Holbrook selectmen to open Liberty Publick House within the Plymouth Street post. The article says that the post has been undergoing renovations since closing last fall, with the "members only" lounge and a function room being converted into a public restaurant and bar along with a small lounge for members. A post on the Liberty Publick House Facebook page confirms that Liberty Publick House will be open to the public, and also mentions that it is looking at a possible May opening.

The address for the Liberty Publick House (and the Dalton American Legion Post) is 777 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343. The website for the Liberty Publick House can be found at http://www.libertypublickhouse.com/

[January 9, 2018 update: A new article from Wicked Local indicates that the Liberty Publick House opens for dinner on January 19, with lunch service being added sometime in February.]

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The Brook Kitchen and Tap Opens in Former Halfway Cafe/Lucky Lou Lou's Space in Holbrook

A brand new restaurant has opened in the space where a location of a local group of family-friendly dining spots had once been.

According to a source, The Brook Kitchen and Tap is now open in Holbrook, taking over the space where the Halfway Cafe had been until last fall, when the people behind the Halfway changed it to Lucky Lou Lou's. Based on the menu shown on its website, it looks like The Brook is focusing on American classics, comfort food, and pub grub, listing such items as chili, wings, clam chowder, burgers, pulled pork, grilled pizza, meat loaf, steak tips, chicken pot pie, and a seafood casserole.

Locations of the Halfway Cafe remain open in Canton, Dedham, Marlborough, Maynard, and Watertown.

The address for this new restaurant in Holbrook is: The Brook Kitchen and Tap, 200 S Franklin Street (Route 37), Holbrook, MA, 02343. The website for the place is at http://www.brookkitchenandtap.com/

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Halfway Cafe in Holbrook to Become Lucky Lou Lou's

A location of a local group of family-friendly restaurants is getting a name change, though it will be under the same ownership.

According to an article in Wicked Local Holbrook, the Halfway Cafe on Route 37 in Holbrook is going to become Lucky Lou Lou's, with the people behind the Halfway Cafe continuing to run the new eatery. The article says that the dining spot remains open for the time being, though it will close for two or three weeks at some point when interior and exterior renovations begin. It is not known what kinds of changes--if any--might come to the menu at this point in time, so keep checking back for updates.

In the article, Wicked Local Holbrook asks Halfway Cafe President John Grasso where the name Lucky Lou Lou's comes from, with his response being "You don't want to know."

[December 5 update: A new post from Wicked Local Holbrook indicates that the town of Holbrook has approved the changeover from the Halfway Cafe to Lucky Lou Lou's.]

[September 26, 2015 update: Several sources confirm that Lucky Lou Lou's is now open in the former Halfway Cafe space in Holbrook.]

Other locations of the Halfway Cafe can be found in Canton, Dedham, Marlborough, Maynard, and Watertown.

The address for the Halfway Cafe (and Lucky Lou Lou's) is 200 S Franklin Street (Route 37), Holbrook, MA, 02343. The website for the Halfway Cafe is at  http://www.thehalfwaycafe.com/

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Crescent Ridge Dairy in Holbrook Has Closed

A pair of dairy bars south of Boston is now down to just one, as one of their locations has closed.

A poster on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page has mentioned that Crescent Ridge Dairy in Holbrook is shuttered after being in business for approximately five years, with a new spot taking over its space. (Very little information can be found on the place that moved in right now, so check back for updates.) A check on the Crescent Ridge website and Facebook page confirms this, as they have taken down all references to the Holbrook shop on the site, and a note on their Facebook page states that the shop is indeed gone. The Sharon location--which is also their headquarters--remains in business.

Crescent Ridge first started out in the 1930s as a dairy company delivering milk and other products to people's doors. Today, in addition to having their ice cream stand in Sharon, they continue to do deliveries to communities in many parts of Eastern and Central Massachusetts.

The address for this now-closed dairy bar in Holbrook was: Crescent Ridge Dairy, 176 S Franklin Street (Route 37), Holbrook, MA, 02343. The website for their Sharon location is at http://www.crescentridge.com/


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Latest Review: Leggos, Holbrook

The latest review on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Web site is for Leggos, a breakfast place and lunch spot in Holbrook. Located along Route 37 on the northern edge of the center of this southern suburb of Boston, Leggos is mostly a local neighborhood spot with friendly service and cheap prices. In addition to the moderately-sized dining area inside, there is also an outdoor patio that is situated between the restaurant and the street. Breakfast dishes include crepes, pancakes, and waffles, while lunch items include macaroni and cheese and various sandwiches. To read more about Leggos in Holbrook, please click on the link above.