The Redesigned Kowloon in Saugus Is Planning to Include a Drive-Thru Window

The plans for a new, smaller version of a landmark Route 1 restaurant now include a proposal that will add a new takeout option.

According to an article from the Daily Item, the family behind Kowloon has requested permission to include drive-thru windows at both the temporary space for the dining spot in the first building and its permanent space in the second building which would sit where the current Kowloon currently resides, and that once Kowloon moves into its official space in the second building, the drive-thru at the first building would be leased out. Paul Marchionda of land surveying and civil engineering firm Marchionda and Associates indicates that this wouldn't be a simple drive-thru like at a fast-food place, saying that "people don't just drive up and order something. They have to either order online or call ahead and have a specified time to pick up their order." 

The article states that the Saugus Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the proposal.

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7th Street Burger to Open Locations in Cambridge's Harvard Square and Saugus

A growing group of burger spots with roots in New York City will be opening at least two more Boston-area locations.

According to their website, 7th Street Burger is planning to open in Cambridge's Harvard Square and Saugus, with the former being at 37 Brattle Street and the latter being at 880 Broadway (Route 1). Once they are up and running, they will join two existing locations in the Back Bay and South Boston, and expect to see smash burgers at the two restaurants.

7th Street Burger first started out in the East Village of Manhattan in 2021. Its website can be found at https://locations.7thstreetburger.com/

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Hooters in Dedham and Saugus Have Closed

A restaurant chain has disappeared from the local landscape, closing its two locations in the Greater Boston area while also saying farewell to Massachusetts as well.

According to multiple sources over the past couple of days, locations of Hooters in Dedham and Saugus are no longer in business, with signs up out front at the two dining spots thanking diners, workers, and the communities for their support over the years. (We reached out to the chain yesterday morning for more information but have not yet heard back from them.) Another location in West Springfield also shuttered this week, and an outlet in Shrewsbury had closed last month; all were franchised locations of the chain, which was established in Florida in 1983. 

The website for Hooters can be found at https://www.hooters.com/

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Kowloon Is Planning to Open at Revere Beach

It looks like one of the region's best-known restaurants is expanding to a location by the water.

According to an Instagram post from The Phantom Gourmet along with an earlier note from Bob Upton of RevereBeach.com, Kowloon in Saugus is planning to open a new location at Revere Beach, with this being confirmed directly by the PG (via a message) that it will indeed be happening. The exact location and an opening date have not yet been given, though Dave Andelman says in the Instagram post that it plans to debut sometime this summer.

Kowloon, an iconic Chinese restaurant that dates back to 1950 when it was first established as The Mandarin House, has been in the news because of the planned redevelopment of its property on Route 1, which plans to include two mixed-use buildings, one of which would have a smaller version of Kowloon.

The website for Kowloon can be found at https://www.kowloonrestaurant.com/

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Plans for Kowloon Property in Saugus Indicate Building Being Demolished, Restaurant Moving into Smaller Space

A few years ago, it was reported that something could be in the works for the site of an iconic restaurant on the North Shore, and now we have learned more about the plans.

According to an article in The Daily Item, proposed plans for the redevelopment of the Kowloon Restaurant property in Saugus were recently reviewed by the Planning Board, with the proposal showing that two six-story mixed-use buildings are being slated for the Route 1 space and that Kowloon would move into Building 2, which would sit where the restaurant currently resides. The article mentions that there would likely be phased construction which would allow Kowloon to temporarily be housed in Building 1 while Building 2 is being built, while boston.com states that the new, permanent location of Kowloon may have 300 to 400 seats compared to its current space which has 1,200 seats.

No timeline has been given for the project, though it appears that construction could begin sometime next year, possibly taking 14 months to complete one building.

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Sons of Sicily in Saugus Is Closing, Could Be Reborn in New Location

A North Shore eatery known in part for its Sicilian pizza is closing, though it may open back up in another space at some point.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Sons of Sicily in Saugus is shutting down, with the Lincoln Avenue spot saying the following:

We know there's been a lot of chatter and questions lately, so we wanted to share this with you directly. After much thought and careful consideration, we've made the difficult decision to sell and move on from Sons of Sicily. The rising costs and high rent have made it impossible for us to continue operating the way we believe in—with quality, love, and care for our craft and community. That said, this isn't goodbye forever. We're already on the hunt for a new location and a fresh start, and we'll be sure to keep you posted on our next chapter.

In addition to Sicilian pizza, Sons of Sicily's has also been known for its variety of hot and cold subs along with arancini, salads, pasta dishes, rice bowls, and more.

The address for Sons of Sicily is 508 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA, 01906. Its website is at https://sonsofsicilyeatery.com/

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Chick'n More in Saugus Has Become a Location of Istanbul Diner

It looks like a chicken spot on Route 1 has been replaced by a Turkish restaurant, and it appears that this is a concept change under the same ownership.

According to a message from @IrishEyesPhoto1, Chick'n More in Saugus is now a location of Istanbul Diner, joining another location in Revere. The website for Istanbul Diner confirms this, mentioning that "we are excited to expand our mission with our new location in Saugus, MA." Chick'n More first opened last May, taking over the space where a location of Boston Market had once been.

The Facebook page for Chick'n More indicates the ownership connection between the two dining spots, saying that  "Since 2019, starting with Istanbul Diner Cafe, we're excited to continue growing. We hope you enjoy dining with us!"

The address for the now-closed Chick'n More (and new Istanbul Diner) is 168 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906. The website for its Saugus location is at https://istanbuldiner-saugus.com/

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Paolo's in Saugus Has Closed

A long-closed Italian restaurant in a Boston neighborhood that was reborn north of the city last year has shut down.

According to a source, Paolo's in Saugus is no longer in operation, with a Facebook comment from owner Paul Delios confirming what our source (and a North Shore Eats post) indicated, saying that "I closed the restaurant for good." Paolo's first opened on Lincoln Avenue in the early part of 2023, being a second incarnation of Paolo's Trattoria, which was located on Main Street in Charlestown until closing its doors in 2016.

The address for the now-closed Paolo's in Saugus was 304 Lincoln Avenue Unit E, Saugus, MA, 01926.

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The Continental in Saugus Is Closing

One of the last of the old-school restaurants along Route 1 north of Boston is shutting down.

According to an X/Twitter post from Drew Moholland of WBZ NewsRadio 1030, The Continental in Saugus is going to be closing, with the place apparently saying farewell the weekend before Thanksgiving. The restaurant, which has been in business for 72 years, has been known in part for its steak and seafood dishes along with its popovers. 

The address for The Continental is 266 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Its website can be found at https://www.thecontinentalsaugus.com/

[November 25 update: The social media for The Continental confirms that it is now closed, having shut down after business hours on Sunday, November 24.]

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers to Open in Saugus

A Louisiana-based chain that focuses on a popular food item continues to expand into the Greater Boston area, with a new one soon opening a few miles north of the city.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is planning to open in Saugus, moving into a space on Route 1 between the Lynn Fells Parkway and Main Street exits. Once the new outlet opens (possibly in October or November), it will join others locally in Boston's Back Bay, by Boston University, in Marlborough, and Methuen, while others are in the works for Downtown Crossing, Medford, and Framingham as well.

The address for the upcoming Raising Cane's in Saugus is 799 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906. The website for the chain is at https://www.raisingcanes.com/

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Chick'n More Is Opening in the Former Boston Market Space in Saugus

A new chicken spot is on its way to a space a few miles north of Boston, taking over a location of a chain known in part for its chicken dishes.

According to an article in Itemlive, Chick'n More is going to be opening in Saugus, moving into the space on Route 1 where a location of Boston Market had been. Very little is known about the upcoming dining spot including what its menu might include, so keep checking back for updates as they come in.

The Saugus location of Boston Market closed down last fall, along with a location in Waltham; another location in Medford recently shut down as well.

The address for Chick'n More is 168 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906.

[May 22 update: According to a post from @IrishEyesPhoto1, Chick'n More is now open, offering oven-roasted chicken, fried chicken, wings, nuggets, chicken burgers, chicken shawarma, macaroni and cheese, fries, corn, cheese sticks, and more.]

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Lendy's Deli in Saugus Has Apparently Closed

It looks like a North Shore deli that has been in business for nearly 40 years has shut down.

According to a source, Lendy's Deli in Saugus is no longer in operation, with a phone call placed to the Route 1 spot indicating that its phone appears to no longer be working. Our source had tagged us on a page within the North Shore Dining Facebook group that says "Lendy's in Saugus is now closed. Sources tell me that Lendy's Deli in Saugus is closing for good this week," though the website for the restaurant gives no indication that it has shuttered; a Google search does show it listed as being "permanently closed," however.

Lendy's first opened in 1985, offering an array of deli items including matzo ball soup, corned beef, liverwurst, and pastrami sandwiches, a lox platter, meat knishes, sweet kugel, and cheesecake.

The address for Lendy's Deli was 653 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906. Its website is at http://www.lendysdeli.com/

[March 23 update: A Facebook post from the place confirms that Lendy's has indeed closed permanently.]

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Dave's Hot Chicken Opens in Saugus

A California-based chain of dining spots focusing on Nashville hot chicken has opened another Boston-area location, with this one being a few miles north of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dave's Hot Chicken is now open in Saugus, with a MassLive article indicating that it debuted on November 17. The new outlet--which takes over the former Angela's Coal Fired Pizza space--joins others locally in Braintree, Chelmsford, Dorchester, Framingham, Newton, and Woburn, and like the others, it offers tenders and sliders with heat levels ranging from "no spice" to "reaper" as well as such items as macaroni and cheese, kale slaw, and cheese fries.

The website for the new location of Dave's Hot Chicken in Saugus is 890 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.daveshotchicken.com/

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Boston Market in Saugus and Waltham Have Closed

A restaurant chain that got its start in the Boston area appears to be down to just two locations remaining inside Route 128, as two others have shut down with no specific information given as to their closures.

According to a couple of sources, Boston Market in Saugus and Waltham are both closed, with a check on the locations section for the chain indicating that the Saugus outlet has been removed from the site while the Waltham location remains up, though Google says it is "permanently closed" and the storefront appears to be under construction. We will try to confirm that the Waltham outlet is indeed closed for good; if that location is permanently closed, that means the only locations remaining inside Route 128 are in Medford and Quincy. (Others can be found a bit further out in Brockton, Framingham, and Lawrence.)

Boston Market started out in Newton as Boston Chicken in the mid-1980s, moving its headquarters to Colorado in the 1990s and eventually changing over to its current Boston Market name. Its website can be found at https://www.bostonmarket.com/

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Fuddruckers in Saugus Is Closing

One of two locations of a burger chain that was once headquartered in the local area is going to be shutting down.

According to a press release, Fuddruckers in Saugus is closing its doors around the end of the year, with franchise owner Adrienne LeBlanc saying that "This is not the outcome we had hoped for because we want to keep the restaurant open. Despite multiple attempts to negotiate a fair lease, however, we simply couldn't come to an agreement with our landlord, and we were forced to make this very difficult decision." The Reading location of Fuddruckers will remain open, with that outlet continuing to book fundraisers and offer catering as well.

Fuddruckers is headquartered in Texas, but it once had its headquarters in Beverly and Danvers.

The address for the Saugus location of Fuddruckers is 900 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.fuddruckers.com/

[January 19, 2024 update: According to its social media, Fuddruckers in Saugus is now closed.]

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Paolo's Opens in Saugus

An Italian restaurant in Charlestown that closed several years ago has been reborn on the North Shore.

According to its website, Paolo's is now open in Saugus, moving into a space at Cogliano Plaza on Lincoln Street. The website for the dining spot mentions that this is the second incarnation of Paolo's Trattoria, which was on Main Street in Charlestown and which closed in 2016 and has since been replaced by Monument Restaurant & Tavern. The menu for the new location of Paolo's includes such items as calamari, meatballs, pizza, spaghetti pomodoro, butternut squash ravioli, shrimp scampi, steak tips, chicken parmigiana, lamb shank, panna cotta, and tiramisu.

The address for Paolo's in Saugus is 304 Lincoln Avenue Unit E, Saugus, MA, 01926. Its website can be found at https://www.mypaolos.com/

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Angela's Coal Fired Pizza in Saugus Closes Its Doors

A popular North Shore spot for pizza and wings cooked in coal-fired ovens is shutting down.

A call placed to the restaurant indicates that Angela's Coal Fired Pizza in Saugus closes permanently at the end of business hours today, confirming what multiple sources have been saying over the past few weeks about the Route 1 spot. Angela's first opened in 2007, offering both traditional and Sicilian-style pizza along with wings, wraps, salads, and beer, wine, and cider.

Another location of Angela's Coal Fired Pizza had been in Tyngsboro, but it shuttered in 2017.

The address for Angela's Coal Fired Pizza in Saugus is 890 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906.

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99 Restaurant & Pub in Saugus Is Closing

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

A tweet posted by @angem25 yesterday mentioned that there had apparently been chatter about the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Saugus shutting down, with Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting replying in the Twitter thread that a call placed to the Route 1 spot confirms that Saturday appears to be its last night in operation. No reason has been given for its closure, nor is it known what might take over the space; as soon as we hear more, we will post an update here.

A new location of the 99 Restaurant & Pub is (as mentioned here earlier) getting ready to open not too far away from the Saugus location, with that one coming to Route 114 in Middleton.

The address for the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Saugus is 181 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906. The website for the chain is at https://www.99restaurants.com/

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K-Town BBQ Plans to Open in Saugus

A new barbecue restaurant may be on its way to a busy stretch of highway north of Boston.

According to an article in the Saugus Advertiser and Wicked Local, K-Town BBQ is planning to open in Saugus, moving into a space on Route 1 a short distance north of the Main Street exit. The article mentions that the proposed dining spot would be a full-service restaurant with seating for 105 and that it is seeking a beer, wine, and cordial license, while the name indicates that it may focus at least in part on Korean-style barbecue.

The address for the proposed K-Town BBQ is 910 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906.

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The Saugus Building That Used to House Victor's Italian Cuisine, Maddy's, and the Blue Star Has Been Demolished

A structure in Saugus that has been home to a few restaurants/bars over the years has been torn down.

According to an article from the Saugus Advertiser and Wicked Local, the structure at 1639 Broadway (where Routes 1 and 99 meet) was demolished yesterday, with the post indicating that it was due to an "emergency situation." In the article, Town Engineer Todd Baldwin said that a water main break took place there last week and the water was shut off at the curb, so "Due to the fact it didn't have functioning sprinklers, it was deemed to be an emergency and to have the building demolished." The building, which has been boarded up for awhile, had been home to Victor's Italian Cuisine, Maddy's, and the Blue Star, and as reported here earlier, it looked like it was already headed toward demolition, as the parcel was proposed to become home to an Italian steakhouse (the Saugus Advertiser also says that two apartment buildings are proposed for the space, with one of them including the steakhouse).

 [Earlier Articles]
Victor's Italian Cuisine in Saugus Is Moving to Former Maddy's Space
An Italian Steakhouse May Open in Former Victor's Italian Cuisine Space in Saugus

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