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Friday, July 10, 2026

Burrito Rose to Open in the Former Bueno Y Sano Space in Maynard

A brand new Mexican restaurant is on its way to the western suburbs of Boston, and it will be moving into the space where a location of a group of Mexican eateries had been.

According to a source, Burrito Rose is going to be opening in Maynard, taking over the former Bueno Y Sano space in the Maynard Crossing plaza. A Sudbury Weekly article mentions that the upcoming spot will be a fast-casual restaurant, with its menu showing such options as burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, burrito bowls, and more.

Bueno Y Sano closed its Maynard location earlier this year while its Acton outlet shuttered in 2025; other locations remain open in Western Massachusetts and Vermont.

The address for the upcoming Burrito Rose is 2 Digital Way, Maynard, MA, 01754. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590314862222

[Earlier Article]
Bueno Y Sano in Maynard Has Closed

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Bueno Y Sano in Maynard Has Closed

Last year, one of two locations of a group of Mexican restaurant in Boston suburbs closed its doors, and now we have learned that the other location in the Greater Boston area has shut down as well.

According to a source, Bueno Y Sano in Maynard is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from February 13 from the business saying the following:

To all of our loyal customers and friends: Our Maynard location has permanently closed. We want to thank you all for your patronage over the years. Please visit any of our 7 other locations in Western MA and S. Burlington, VT.

The Maynard outlet of Bueno Y Sano first opened in 2022, approximately ten years after the Acton location debuted; that restaurant shuttered in the summer of 2025.

The address for the now-closed location of Bueno Y Sano in Maynard was 2 Digital Way, Maynard, MA, 01754. The website for the existing locations can be found at https://buenoysano.com/

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Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Bueno Y Sano in Acton Has Closed; New Location Opens in Maynard

A location of a Mexican restaurant in the suburbs of Boston that was part of a group of dining spots based in the Pioneer Valley has closed, though a new location has opened not too far away.

According to a source, Bueno Y Sano in Acton is no longer in business, with an Acton Exchange article saying that the Main Street eatery has indeed shut down, while another outlet has opened at Maynard Crossing in Maynard. The Acton location first opened in 2012, while current locations (aside from the new Maynard one) can be found in Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, West Springfield, and South Deerfield, along with another in South Burlington, VT.

The website for Bueno Y Sano is at https://buenoysano.com/

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Makiin Opens in Maynard

A new Asian fusion spot has opened west of Boston.

According to a source, Makiin is now open in Maynard, moving into a space on Main Street in the center of town. The menu for the place shows dishes with influences that include Thai and Japanese fare, with some of the options including miso soup, tofu salad, gyoza, shrimp tempura, peanut curry rice, ramen curry, Thai-style grilled pork, Japanese fried oysters, and more.

The address for Makiin is 74 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Bull Spit Brewing Company Closes Maynard Location, Will Open New Location in Winchendon

A brewery with two locations west of Boston has closed one of its spaces, though a new location is in the works.

Based on a tweet from @maynardbrewer and confirmed by a Facebook post from the business, Bull Spit Brewing Company has shut down its brewhouse, restaurant, and taproom in Maynard, with the post indicating that because of its plans to open a new facility in Winchendon, they have decided to close the space at Mill & Main (formerly Clock Tower Place). The post on Facebook also says that "Maynard was intended to be a temporary avenue for us to grow our brand while the environmental process of Winchendon was being completed." The upcoming Winchendon outlet will apparently open at the site of an old mill building and will include a brewery, winery, and distillery along with what looks to be an indoor and outdoor dining/drinking space (the name "the Bull Yard" is mentioned in the post).

The Maynard location of Bull Spit first opened last February, joining the original location in Lancaster (whose focus is on production and retail sales).

The address for the now-closed Bull Spit space in Maynard was 20 Sudbury Street, Maynard, MA, 01754. The website for the business is at http://bullspitbrewing.com/

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Serendipity Cafe in Maynard Has Closed

A cafe west of Boston that offered coffee, tea, baked goods, and lighter fare and was also seen as a community center of sorts has shut down.

According to a source, Serendipity Cafe in Maynard is no longer in business, with the website for the Nason Street spot indicating that it closed its doors permanently in late June. The eatery, which first opened in 2014, featured live music and displayed local art over the years, while its menu included muffins, crepes, salads, and sandwiches.

The address for the now-closed Serendipity Cafe was 1 Nason Street, Maynard, MA, 01754.

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Friday, February 11, 2022

Bull Spit Taproom Is Opening in Former Battle Road Brew House Space in Maynard

A new dining and drinking spot is on its way to an historic mill in Maynard.

According to an article in The Beacon-Villager and Wicked Local, the Bull Spit Taproom is planning to open in Maynard, moving into the space at Mill & Main (formerly Clock Tower Place) that had been home to the Battle Road Brew House. The post states that the upcoming place is affiliated with Bull Spit Brewing Company at Kalon Farm in Lancaster, with owner Keith Copley and operations manager James Hunt offering beer that will initially be brought in from the Lancaster brewery until they get a brewing license for the space. Wine from Copley's wineries in Ashburnham and Westminster will also be available, as will some cocktails, and the food menu is expected to focus on pub-style fare including sandwiches and finger food. If all goes as planned, the Bull Spit Taproom could be opening sometime this month.

Battle Road Brew House, which debuted in early 2017, shut down in the fall of 2019; local radio personality Greg Hill and his Whole House Group were behind the place.

The address for the Bull Spit Taproom is 20 Sudbury Street, Maynard, MA, 01754. The website for the business can be found at https://bullspitbrewing.com/

[February 25 update: According to a source, the Bull Spit Taproom has soft-opened in Maynard, with a Facebook post from the place indicating that it will have a grand opening party tomorrow (Saturday, February 26).]

[Earlier Article]
Battle Road Brew House in Maynard Has Closed

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Blue Coyote Grille in Maynard Is Closing Permanently

A longtime local fave in the western suburbs for comfort food is shutting down.

According to a source, Blue Coyote Grille in Maynard is closing for good, with a Facebook post from the Main Street spot saying the following:

Well, Maynard, Thank you. Some news leaked out before I had the chance to make the announcement. I apologize to those that heard it elsewhere. We will be closing on December 20th, 2020 after a decade run at 137 Main Street. We will be open this week from Wednesday through Sunday 5-9PM so please come and say goodbye to your favorite staff....Thank you from the bottom of my heart and support local businesses this Holiday!

The post also indicates that Tryst in Arlington, which has an ownership connection to Blue Coyote Grille, will remain in operation, with Taek-Soo Kim (who wrote the post) saying that "You can still find me at Tryst restaurant...or you can always call me for anything."

Blue Coyote Grille, which has been in business for nearly 20 years, is known for its rustic atmosphere along with such options as wings, nachos, steak tips, pulled pork quesadillas, and burgers, along with various entrees that they had offered before the pandemic hit.

The address for Blue Coyote Grille is 137 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754. The website for the place can be found at https://www.bluecoyotegrillema.com/

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Friday, August 14, 2020

110 Grill Is Opening in Maynard

A rapidly-growing local restaurant chain is getting ready to open yet another location, with this one being in the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, 110 Grill is planning to open in Maynard on August 17, moving into a space at Maynard Crossing, a new mixed-use development just south of the Route 117/27 intersection. The new outlet will actually be joining a new location of Evviva Trattoria at Maynard Crossing, with Evviva Trattoria being a small group of Italian restaurants under the same ownership. Currently, approximately 30 locations of 110 Grill can be found in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.

110 Grill is a casual upscale chain that focuses on a mix of classic American and New American fare, including such options as wings, burgers, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, fish and chips, steak tips, grilled swordfish, and more.

The website for 110 Grill can be found at https://www.110grill.com/

[August 21 update: A Facebook post from the place confirms that the new 110 Grill in Maynard is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Evviva Trattoria to Open in Maynard

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Friday, July 03, 2020

Evviva Trattoria to Open in Maynard

A trio of Italian restaurants with a connection to a rapidly-growing chain of modern American dining spots will be expanding to a fourth location in the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a Food for Thought segment with Billy Costa that was recently on WBZ 1030, a new outlet of Evviva Trattoria is being planned for Maynard, with the restaurant joining other locations in Marlborough, Westford, and Wrentham. In the segment, Costa is told that the new spot could be opening sometime this fall.

Evviva Trattoria is affiliated with Grill 110, which has a number of locations in the Greater Boston area as well as elsewhere in Massachusetts and in New Hampshire and New York.

The website for Evviva Trattoria can be found at https://www.evvivatrattoria.com/

[July 27 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the new outlet of Evviva Trattoria will be located at Maynard Crossing, a new mixed-use development just south of the Route 117/27 intersection.]

[September 16 update: A press release sent today indicates that the new Evviva Trattoria has its grand opening in Maynard on September 25.]

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Battle Road Brew House in Maynard Has Closed

It looks like yet another local brewery has taken a hit, as its brewpub has shut down while the status of its brewery is currently unknown.

According to a source, Battle Road Brew House is no longer in operation, with posters on social media mentioning that the doors of the Sudbury Street spot are closed while phone calls indicate that its voicemail box is full. In addition, a comment within an events page from local rock band The Haymakers says "Sad News Y'all! Battle Road has Closed [its] doors so our show on Wednesday, November 27th has been cancelled." It is not known why Battle Road Brew House has shuttered, nor is it known whether the Battle Road Brewery itself is affected as well; we attempted to reach out to them yesterday and are still waiting to hear back, so stay tuned for updates.

Local radio personality Greg Hill and his Whole House Group partnered with the founders of Battle Road Brewery in the opening of Battle Road Brew House in early 2017. Hill's group had also operated Flank in Waltham and 29 Sudbury, but both were sold last year with Flank being replaced by The Federal and 29 Sudbury being replaced by 29 Rustic Mediterranean.

The address for Battle Road Brew House is 20 Sudbury Street, Maynard, MA, 01754.

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

[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Ten Good Places to Get Beer in the Boston Area]

Thursday, October 17, 2019

The Family Delicatessen Is Opening in Maynard

It looks like a brand new deli is on its way to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, The Family Delicatessen is opening in Maynard, with an Instagram page from the place confirming that it will indeed be coming to a space on Main Street. Very little is known about the upcoming restaurant, though its Instagram page does hint that it will be a deli that will serve sandwiches. (As soon as we find out more about the place, we will post an update here.

The address for this new deli in Maynard is: The Family Delicatessen, 129 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/familydelicatessen/

[January 8, 2020 update: According to a couple of sources (and confirmed by its Instagram page), The Family Delicatessen is now open in Maynard.]

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Azucar Tapas Bar Opens in Maynard

A new spot for small plates has come to the western suburbs of Boston, and the people behind it own a Mexican restaurant next door.

According to an article in Wicked Local, Azucar Tapas Bar is now open in Maynard, with the Main Street eatery being next to El Huipil which is under the same ownership. The restaurant offers Spanish-style small plates along with beer, wine, and cocktails, and it includes a VIP room, a main dining area, and a bar.

The people behind Azucar Tapas Bar also run a second location of El Huipil in Acton.

The address for Azucar Tapas Bar is 51 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754.

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Smack Noodle Opens in Maynard

A new restaurant featuring noodles and more has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Smack Noodle is now open in Maynard, taking over the space on Main Street that had once been home to Willy's Phillys. A couple of menu photos that were posted onto the thread indicate that the new dining spot offers ramen, udon, pad Thai, curry rice dishes, fried calamari, gyoza, and takoyaki, or octopus balls, while another poster mentions that the place offers a fusion of Japanese and Thai food, including udon with hot basil.

The address for this new restaurant in Maynard is: Smack Noodle, 45 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754.

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

[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Twelve Food Items from Asian Restaurants in the Boston Area]

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Quarterdeck Seafoods in Maynard Is Closing

by Marc Hurwitz

A suburban seafood spot is getting ready to shut down after nearly 40 years in business.

According to an article in Wicked Local, Quarterdeck Seafoods in Maynard is closing its doors on March 30, with owner Chris Basile continuing to do wholesale and events while also focusing on the Boston Fisheries Foundation--which he founded--and the Boston Seafood Festival, which he also helped start. Basile and his brothers opened the Quarterdeck in 1981, with the Main Street space eventually going from a seafood market and takeout spot to becoming both a full-service restaurant and a market; he took it over from his brothers in 1999 and sold off the restaurant section in 2008, at which point it went back to being a market.

The address for Quarterdeck Seafoods is 175 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754.

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Twelve Seafood Dishes from Boston-Area and New England Restaurants]

Monday, October 01, 2018

The Brook Kitchen and Tap in Maynard Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz

A pair of restaurants and bars connected to a local group of dining and drinking spots is down to just one, as its newer location has shut down.

A Twitter post from @maynardbrewer stated that it appeared the Maynard location of The Brook Kitchen and Tap was closing, with a phone call to the Main Street spot confirming that yesterday was indeed its last day in business and that the space has been sold. (It appears that the original location of The Brook in Holbrook remains in operation.) Both locations of The Brook were new concepts from The Halfway Cafe team, which continues to operate restaurants in Dedham, Marlborough, and Watertown.

The Brook first opened in Maynard in January of 2017, replacing a location of The Halfway Cafe.

The address for the now-closed location of The Brook Kitchen and Tap in Maynard was 51 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754. The website for the Holbrook location can be found at http://www.brookkitchenandtap.com/

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Monday, March 19, 2018

River Rock Grill in Maynard Is Closing

by Marc Hurwitz

A casual upscale suburban restaurant that has featured New American and Mediterranean fare since opening nearly 10 years ago is closing down.

According to a Twitter post from @maynardbrewer, the River Rock Grill in Maynard is shutting its doors on March 24, with a Wicked Local article confirming this, saying that owner Pablo Carbonell has decided to "get back to my core businesses, and to have more time for my family" (the post says that Carbonell is a licensed contractor). The tweet mentions that the Main Street storefront has been sold and that it will be used for office space, those no specifics on this have been given as of yet.

The River Rock Grill first opened in 2009, taking over the space where the Sit n'Bull (a restaurant and music club) had been.

The address for this soon-to-close restaurant is: River Rock Grill, 163 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754.

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Monday, December 18, 2017

110 Grill Plans to Open Nine New Locations, Including in Maynard, Saugus, and Woburn

by Marc Hurwitz

Last week we reported that a local group of casual upscale restaurants was looking to open where a landmark steakhouse had been. Now we have learned that this is just one of a number of outlets being planned.

According to its website, 110 Grill is slated to open eight new locations over the next year or so (plus the one mentioned here that would open within a development where Hilltop Steak House was), including branches in Maynard and Woburn as well as Athol, Worcester, Wrentham, Stratham, NH, West Lebanon, NH, and Newburgh, NY. These upcoming restaurants will join others currently open in Berlin, Braintree, Chelmsford, Fall River, Haverhill, Hopkinton, Leominster, Marlboro, Wayland, Nashua, NH, and Rochester, NH.

110 Grill, which focuses mainly on New American fare, got its start in Chelmsford several years ago. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.110grill.com/

[October 25, 2018 update: The locations page for 110 Grill states that its Saugus outlet plans to open later this year. (There is no longer any mention of a Maynard location.)]

[February 15, 2019 update: As stated in another post, the Saugus location is now open.)]

[March 14, 2019 update: An email mentions that the Woburn location of 110 Grill opens on Saturday, March 16.]

[Earlier Article]
110 Grill Plans to Open at Former Hilltop Steak House Property on Route 1 in Saugus

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Tuesday, December 06, 2016

The Brook Kitchen and Tap to Expand to Maynard

The people behind a new restaurant and bar that recently opened south of Boston are now opening a second location west of the city.

According to a job post within the Craigslist site, The Brook Kitchen & Tap is planning to open a new location in Maynard, joining its original restaurant in Holbrook. The Holbrook location of the dining and drinking spot opened this fall in the old Halfway Cafe (and Lucky Lou Lou's) space on Route 37, and while another location of the Halfway Cafe can be found in Maynard, it is not yet known whether The Brook Kitchen & Tap will be taking over the Main Street space. (We have reached out to The Brook and are waiting to hear back.)

The Holbrook location of The Brook Kitchen & Tap focuses mainly on American classics and comfort food, and it also features a number of beers from breweries in the local area and beyond.

The website for The Brook Kitchen & Tap can be found at http://www.brookkitchenandtap.com/

[December 27 update: A person involved with the Halfway Cafe has confirmed that The Brook Kitchen & Tap will indeed be taking over the Maynard location of the Halfway, with the new spot slated to open in January.]

[December 28 update: A Facebook post from the Halfway Cafe states that The Brook Kitchen & Tap will open in the Maynard Halfway Cafe space on January 14.]

[January 4, 2017 update: It appears that the changeover is happening earlier than previously thought, as a new Facebook post says that the Halfway Cafe will say farewell to Maynard on Saturday, January 7, and that The Brook Kitchen & Tap will debut that night.]

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

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Greg Hill of WAAF Involved in Opening of Restaurant and Brewery in Maynard

It looks like a local radio personality is involved in the opening of a restaurant and brewery west of Boston.

According to an article in Wicked Local, Greg Hill ("The Hillman") of WAAF and his Whole House Group is planning to work on opening a restaurant and brewery in Maynard, with the place being called the Battle Road Brewery. The new establishment--if approved by the town--would have up to 75 seats for dining, while the brewery would have the capacity of making 5,000 barrels of beer per year (the brewery part of the business, which was established in 2012, produced 500 barrels last year). Hill says that the restaurant would be more of an upscale spot than a pub and it would offer such items as pretzels, burgers, steak, and pasta.

Greg Hill's Whole House Group also operates 29 Sudbury in Sudbury and Howl at the Moon in Boston, and he is currently working on opening Flank, The New American Beefsteak in Waltham. [Ed note: Flank is now open.]

[March 13, 2015 update: The Boston Business Journal states that the Battle Road Brewery will be opening within the historic Clock Tower Mill in the center of Maynard and that it is a partnership between Hill's Whole House Group and Jeremy Cross and Scott Houghton, who founded the brewery (they currently operate the contract brewing business within the Ipswich Ale Brewery). According to the article, an outdoor beer garden that overlooks Mill Pond is part of the plans, and the restaurant and brewery could be opening sometime this fall.]

[June 10, 2016 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Battle Road Brewery is now brewing beer.]

[November 17, 2016 update: The Boston Business Journal indicates that Battle Road Brewery hopes to open its brew house/restaurant in December, and that much of the space will be used for the restaurant and taproom, while the rest will be for the actual brewery.]

[January 4, 2017 update: According to a job post within the Craigslist site, Battle Road Brewery and Brew House will open its doors on Saturday, January 28.]

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