Rag's Tavern in Quincy Has Been Sold; Exact Status Unknown

The future of a neighborhood drinking spot south of Boston known in part for its bar pizza appears to be in question.

According to a source, Rag's Tavern in Quincy has been sold, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street bar saying, "End of an era!...Friday, June 12...Our last day at Rags as we know it!" A comment from the business within the thread indeed says that "Rags has been sold!!" though it isn't yet known who has purchased it and what will become of the space, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.

Rag's Tavern, which first opened in 2004, has served South Shore-style bar pizza over the years along with burgers and other sandwich options.

The address for Rag's Tavern is 375 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169.

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Sea Street Pizza in Weymouth Reopens, Is Now Offering Bar Pizza

A pizza spot on the South Shore that temporarily closed a few months ago is open once again, and it is now offering a popular regional food.

According to its website and social media, Sea Street Pizza in Weymouth is open once again, with its space being renovated and its menu being upgraded. The dining spot now offers bar pizza, with its website indicating that it also serves sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads, and bowls in addition to the pizza. (Some of the toppings for the bar pizza include linguica, hamburg, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, bacon, meatballs, ham, breaded chicken, and mushrooms.

The address for Sea Street Pizza is 12 Sea Street, Weymouth, MA, 02191. Its website can be found at https://www.seastreetpizza.com/

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WCP Slice House Opens in Lowell

A new option for pizza has opened north of Boston, and it offers several different styles including one typically found south of the city.

According to its social media pages, WCP Slice House is now open in Lowell, moving into a space on Central Street in the downtown section of the city. A menu for the new restaurant shows that it offers South Shore-style bar pizza along with thin crust, Sicilian, New Haven style, and gluten-free pizza, while also serving salads, appetizers, and desserts. 

South Shore-style bar pizza can be very difficult to find north of Boston, with some of the only places offering it including Epigram Brew Co. in Tyngsboro, For Pizza in Medford, Hot Box in Somerville, Riverview in Ipswich, and Monte's in Lynn.

The address for WCP Slice House is 30 Central Street, Lowell, MA, 01852. Its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580350555601 while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/slice.house.lowell/

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Burnt Edges Bar Pizza Opens within the Waltham Moose Lodge

A new business that features South Shore-style bar pizza has debuted west of Boston.

According to its Facebook page, Burnt Edges Bar Pizza is now open at the Waltham Moose Lodge on Lexington Street, with the place being a takeout-only spot for the general public while dine-in is offered to members of the lodge. A post from the business says the following about the place:

At Burnt Edges, we specialize in authentic South Shore bar-style pizzas, crafted by a local who was born and raised on the South Shore and has a deep appreciation for the best pizza the region has to offer. Together with our family, we are here to introduce Waltham to a different kind of pizza experience. Our offerings feature homemade dough made fresh daily, rich tomato sauce, and a distinctive cheese blend, complemented by classic and innovative toppings.

For now, it appears that Burnt Edges Bar Pizza is open on Fridays from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, though its Facebook page also mentions that it will also apparently be open on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM as well while also being open on other days here and there (diners should call at 508-975-3402 to check their hours in advance). 

The address for Burnt Edges Bar Pizza (and the Waltham Moose Lodge) is 249 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, 02452.

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Laced Pizza & Pub Is Opening in Foxboro

A new spot for bar pizza is coming to the southwest suburbs of Boston, and it should be popular with sports fans.

According to a hearing notice, Laced Pizza & Pub is planning to open in Foxboro, taking over the space on Route 1 that had been home to Chickie Flynn's. The upcoming restaurant and bar, which will be just south of Gillette Stadium, will focus at least in part on bar pizza, and based on its Facebook page, it looks like the place will open sometime this fall if all goes as planned.

The address for Laced Pizza & Pub is 94 Washington Street (Route 1), Foxboro, MA, 02035. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565451478719

[October 18 update: According to its social media, Laced Pizza & Pub is now open for takeout.]

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Wicked Wings Opens in Billerica

A new spot for wings has come to the northern suburbs of Boston, though it also features a regional food typically found south of the city.

According to a source, Wicked Wings is now open in Billerica, moving into a space on Boston Road in the Pinehurst section of town. The menu for the place includes wings, boneless tenders, and chicken sandwiches, while also serving South Shore-style bar pizza with toppings such as linguica, hot honey, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, and more.

The address for Wicked Wings in Billerica is 816 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821. Its website can be found at https://wickedgoodwingsboston.com/

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Drifters Kitchen and Bar Is Replacing Idle Hour in Quincy

A new dining and drinking spot is on its way to Quincy, replacing another restaurant that has been in operation for six years--and the new place will feature a unique twist on a regional style of pizza.

According to a source (Casey Doyle), Drifters Kitchen and Bar is planning to open in the city's downtown area, taking over the space where Idle Hour has been since the summer of 2018. An article from the Patriot Ledger says that the upcoming spot will feature classic American fare while a raw bar will likely be offered as well, and its "flagship" will be bar pizza, but instead of being the traditional round 10-inch pizzas known throughout the South Shore, they will be 12-inch pizzas with a thinner crust and cut into squares. 

Will Falaro of the Broadway Restaurant Group in South Boston is the owner of Drifters Kitchen and Bar, working with business partners Andrew Moccia (also from the Broadway Restaurant Group) and Nick Palermo, Michael Johnson, and Evan Harrington of the Liberty Tavern in Quincy.

The address for Drifters Kitchen and Bar (and Idle Hour) is 1464 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02169. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/driftersquincy/

[February 13, 2025 update: According to an Instagram post from the place, Drifters opens today.]

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Tiger Den Cafe at Taunton High School to Offer Bar Pizza

A student-run restaurant south of Boston is getting ready to serve one of the most popular regional foods in the area.

According to an article from 1420 WBSM, Tiger Den Cafe at Taunton High School is planning to start serving bar pizza for dine-in or takeout in the next week or so, with a Facebook post showing some of the test pizzas being made. The article confirms that the bar pizzas will be available to the public, and while a price has not been set, previous pizzas from the Tiger Den were $5.00. (Tiger Den is open from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Wednesday through Friday.)

Bar pizza is an individual-sized pan pizza mainly found in cities and towns south of Boston (including in Taunton), though a handful of restaurants and bars north and west of the city as well as within the city itself offer it as well.

Taunton High School is located at 50 Williams Street, a short distance east of the downtown area.

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Bardo's Bar Pizza to Debut Mobile Pizza Trailer at Castle Island Brewery in Norwood; Further Expansion Plans in the Works

A year and a half ago, the owners of a longtime function space teamed up with a local brewer to serve bar pizza out of the kitchen of one of its locations, and now we have learned that the partnership will extend to the other location of the beer company--and more plans are on the way as well.

According to a press release, Bardo's Bar Pizza will be setting up a mobile pizza trailer at Castle Island Brewery in Norwood, joining its original location within the kitchen of the brewery in South Boston. The trailer is expected to be up and running as of May 1, and David Lombardo, who is Director of Operations of the Lombardo's Hospitality Group (which operates an event venue in Randolph), says that "This is the first in a series of planned initiatives for us throughout 2023-2024 including our retail launch and we are currently seeking a location for the next brick and mortar location for Bardo's....Right now, our main focus is launching more of our Bardo's Bar Pizza locations, our retail and vetting other opportunities locally."

Castle Island Brewing Co. first opened in Norwood in 2015, with the South Boston location--and Bardo's--opening in the fall of 2021.

The website for Bardo's Bar Pizza is at https://www.bardospizza.com/ while the website for Lombardo's is at https://www.lombardos.com/

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JMac's on the Pond Opens within the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post in Lakeville

A new spot for bar pizza, smash burgers, and more has come to a space south of Boston, and this one is located within a waterside social club.

According to the Facebook page from the club, JMac's on the Pond is now open within the Lakeville Aerie #3994 Fraternal Order of Eagles on County Street in Lakeville, with both the page and a Facebook post in the South Shore Bar Pizza Social Club indicating that it is open to the public, not only for takeout but also for dining in within the members' lounge. In addition to bar pizza and smashburgers, the menu for JMac's also includes such options as wings, tenders, quesadillas, and steak and cheese eggrolls.

The address for JMac's on the Pond (and the Lakeville Eagles Aerie #3994 post) is 217 County Street, Lakeville, MA, 02347.

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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.]

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For Pizza Opens in Medford Square

A new spot that offers their own take on a beloved South Shore food item has opened a few miles north of Boston.

Eater Boston is reporting that For Pizza is now open in Medford Square, taking over the space on High Street that had been home to GNP House of Pizza. The website for the eatery says that "Our pizza is most similar to south shore bar pizza, but with our own twists (and improvements:)," with the thin-crust pizza being cooked in lightly-oiled pans "for an almost slightly caramelized taste."

Bar pizza is mainly found south of Boston, with very few options for it west and north of the city; one place not too far from Medford that offers it is Hot Box, which is located at Bow Market in Somerville, and also offers North Shore-style roast beef sandwiches.

The address for the new For Pizza is 51 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155. Its website is at https://www.forpizza.com/

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Boss Bah Pizza Is Opening in South Braintree Square in the Former Yogurt Bar Space

A new dining spot that features a South Shore staple is on its way to a space that had been home to a frozen yogurt shop.

A check on the space this week indicates that Boss Bah Pizza is planning to open in South Braintree Square, moving into the space on Washington Street that had been home to The Yogurt Bar. We have been told by Richard Nuzzo of Little Richie's Antiques (which is just down the road on Hancock Street) that a website for the place is up, with a check on the site indicating that it may be a takeout bar pizza place, saying "Boston South Shore Bar Pizza – Just as great without the wait!" and "Boston South Shore Bar Pizza at its best….without the bar."

Currently, most establishments that serve bar pizza south of Boston are either bars or full-service restaurants, with a couple of exceptions being Ultimate Pizza in Easton and Crisp in Walpole, which both tend to focus at least in part on takeout.

The address for Boss Bah Pizza in South Braintree Square is 915 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. Its website can be found at https://bosssbah.com/

[January 31, 2022 update: According to a source, Boss Bah Pizza opened today, with the website for the place confirming this.]

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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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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.]

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The Model Cafe in Allston Is Now Serving Bar Pizza

A neighborhood bar in Allston that has been around for nearly 90 years is now serving a regional food that is typically found south of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Model Cafe on N Beacon Street is now offering bar pizza, with a Facebook post from the place indicating that they started serving bar pies this past Friday. The introduction of bar pizza appears to be in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that bars can only be open if they serve food made on-site, and the Model Cafe has reportedly not been open since the pandemic began.

The Model Cafe, which first opened back in 1932, is known in part for its cheap drinks, live music, and pinball machine.

The address for the Model Cafe is 7 N Beacon St, Allston, MA, 02134.

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Cape Cod Cafe in Easton Has Apparently Closed

It looks like a location of one of the best-known names in bar pizza has shut down.

According to a poster within the South Shore Bar Pizza Social Club Facebook group page, Cafe Cod Cafe in Easton is no longer in operation, with a check on the locations dropdown menu on the website seeming to confirm this, as the outlet on Route 123 has been removed. Locations in Brockton, Bridgewater, Halifax, and Raynham remain open for business, based on the dropdown menu.

The original Cape Cod Cafe first opened on Main Street in Brockton back in 1947, and today is typically mentioned as one of the top places for bar pizza in the region.

The address for the now-closed location of Cape Cod Cafe in Easton was 690 Depot Street (Route 123), Easton, MA, 02356. The website for all of the locations is at https://capecodcafepizza.com/

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The Alumni Is Returning to Quincy

A legendary name in the bar pizza world is returning to its hometown.

According to City of Quincy consultant and publicist Kerry J. Byrne, the Alumni is opening back up in Quincy, moving into a new spot on Washington Street that is adjacent to Rags Tavern and had been home to Quincy House of Pizza. Byrne tells us that the people behind Rags are actually opening the place and are currently renovating the space, which will include a small bar area.

The original Alumni Cafe first opened on Hancock Street in Quincy's Wollaston neighborhood back in 1960, closing its doors in 2013; another Alumni opened in Weymouth in 2016 and that spot has the same ownership as both Rags and the upcoming Alumni in Quincy--and they use similar Alumni recipes for their bar pizzas (Braintree Brewhouse in Braintree also serves Alumni-style pies).

The address for the new location of the Alumni in Quincy is 379 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169.

[July 7 update: A check on the place over the weekend indicates that the Alumni has quietly opened its doors.]

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A "Bar Pizza Bandit" Is Helping Feed First Responders in Quincy

Like many communities south of Boston, the city of Quincy is known in part for its bar pizza, and a mystery person has been purchasing a huge number of them for local first responders.

According to City of Quincy consultant and publicist Kerry J. Byrne, an unknown woman wearing a black hoodie and a ball cap has walked into Rags Tavern on Washington Street three times over the past couple of weeks and ordered $200 in bar pizza each time, with the first delivery going to the Quincy Police Department, the second going to the Quincy Fire Department, and the third being sent to EMTs at Brewster Ambulance. Courtney Rego, who is manager of Rags, says that "I've seen her in here before, but I don't know who she is....Either way, we're happy to be a part of her effort to feed local first responders and delighted to know that there are so many great people out there working to help our neighbors on the front lines of the battle against Coronavirus."

Byrne tells us that the three orders amount to approximately 25 bar pizzas each, or 75 pizzas in total that have gone to first responders in the city.

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S6 in Quincy Center Is Closing

A bar that gets its name for a fallen police officer--and which is known in part for its version of a legendary pizza--is shutting down to make way for ongoing development in the immediate area.

According to Kerry Byrne of KJB Trending Hospitality, S6 in Quincy Center is closing its doors, with an article from the Patriot Ledger saying that the building in which the Hancock Street watering hole is housed will be torn down to make way for a new road that connects Burgin Parkway to a soon-to-open parking garage. The bar is going to be closing on Tuesday, September 10, which is the 13th anniversary of the death of Quincy police officer James Cochrane, who was the brother of S6 owner Eddie Cochrane, and whose badge number gives the bar its name. (James Cochrane, who was a member of the police department's motorcycle unit, was killed in a motorcycle crash while off-duty.)

In addition to being a drinking spot that gives a nod to James Cochrane's service and that of other first responders, S6 has been one of several places to go for a special type of bar pizza over the years; its recipe is the same one used at the now-closed Alumni Cafe in Quincy's Wollaston neighborhood (a new location of Alumni can now be found in Weymouth) along with Rags Tavern nearby and Braintree Brewhouse in Braintree. The pizza at the old Alumni had been considered by some to be the best of its kind in Eastern Massachusetts.

The address for S6 is 1550 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02169.

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