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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Smashburger in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed

Another location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Smashburger in Boston's Back Bay is no longer in business, with a check on the website for the chain seeming to confirm this, as the Boylston Street outlet is no longer listed. This comes on the heels of a location of the chain in Medford shutting down toward the end of 2025, leaving the local area with locations in Attleboro, Natick, and Westwood. (Another location in Plainville is gone as well).

The address for the now-closed location of Smashburger in the Back Bay was 545 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the chain is at https://smashburger.com/

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Sundae Society Opens in Marshfield

A new spot for burgers, ice cream, and more has come to a South Shore town.

According to a Facebook post from realtor Sean Murphy, Sundae Society is now open in Marshfield, moving into a space on Route 139 a bit east of the center of town where Route 3A heads south. The new eatery features smash burgers and sundaes while also offering hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries, and more.

The address for Sundae Society is 1810 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. Its website can be found at https://sundae-society.com/

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7th Street Burger Is Opening Locations in Boston's Back Bay and South Boston

A growing group of burger spots with roots in New York City will be opening a couple of locations in Boston.

According to a Facebook post from Saturday from the business along with a page within the culinaryagents.com website, 7th Street Burger is planning to open outlets in the Back Bay and South Boston, with the locations section of their website indicating that the restaurants will be opening at 267 Newbury Street and 477 W Broadway. 7th Street Burger first started out in the East Village of Manhattan in 2021 and now has locations in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, with all locations featuring smash burgers.

The website for 7th Street Burger can be found at https://www.7thstreetburger.com/

[March 24 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Newbury Street location of 7th Street Burger is now open.]

[April 15 update: According to an Instagram reel from the business, 7th Street Burger is now open in South Boston.]

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Smashburger in Medford Has Closed

A Boston-area location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants has shut down.

Based on an X post from @PackardGoose, Smashburger in Medford is no longer in business, with a check on the Fellsway Plaza dining spot indicating that it appears to have closed a bit more than a month ago. It does look like locations of the chain in Boston, Westwood, Natick, and Attleboro remain in operation.

The Medford location of Smashburger debuted in 2015, being the third location to open locally following the Natick and Westwood restaurants. 

The address for the now-closed Smashburger in Medford was 495 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155. The website for the chain is at https://smashburger.com/

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Yeanie's Burgers and Social to Expand, Opening in West Roxbury

A dining spot in Dorchester that features burgers, shakes, and more is expanding to a second location in another part of Boston.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Yeanie's Burgers and Social is planning to open in West Roxbury, joining its existing location in Savin Hill. The post mentions that the new outlet will open on Centre Street next to Bánh Mì Ơi (whose owners also run Yeanie's) and that the new location would offer "some international accents such as Filipino spaghetti and barbecue with a passion-fruit habanero sauce" presumably in addition to what is offered in Dorchester including burgers, shakes, fries, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, and macaroni and cheese.

The original location of Yeanie's Burgers and Social first opened on Savin Hill Avenue earlier this year, taking over the former Venice Pizza space.

The address for the upcoming location of Yeanie's Burgers and Social in West Roxbury is 1761 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA,02132. The website for the business is at https://www.yeanies.com/

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Mainely Burgers at Boston Landing in Brighton Has Closed

The sole remaining Boston-area location of a gourmet burger spot with roots up north has shut down.

According to a source, Mainely Burgers at Boston Landing in Brighton is no longer in business, with a sign out front saying that it shuttered over the past few days (and its website and social media have confirmed this). There had once been two locations in the local area, with the location in Cambridge's Central Square closing in 2023; it does appear that the Mainely Burgers food trucks will remain in operation in Maine, based on information from its social media.

The Boston Landing location of Mainely Burgers first opened toward the end of 2018.

The address for the now-closed location of Mainely Burgers at Boston Landing was 133 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the business is at https://www.mainelyburgers.com/

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Baba Yum Burgers Opens in North Andover

A brand new spot for burgers has opened within an historic area north of Boston.

According to a source, Baba Yum Burgers is now open in North Andover, moving into the Hay Scales Exchange building in the Old Center section of town by the common. The new eatery features smash burgers and fries, and it is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and lunch on Sunday.

The Hay Scales Building dates back to the 1800s and is one of a number of historic structures in the Old Center area of town.

The address for Baba Yum Burgers is 4 Johnson Street, North Andover, MA, 01845. Its website can be found at https://babayumburgers.com/

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Burg & Shaw Plans to Open in Downtown Boston

An unusual type of fusion restaurant may be on its way to the heart of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page, Burg & Shaw is looking to open on Boylston Street, with the address indicating that it would be moving into a space near the Tremont Street intersection and across from Boston Common. The notice states that the eatery would be takeout-only, while Boston Uncovered says that it will feature both burgers and shawarma. (It isn't yet known what else might be on its menu, but more should be known after the hearing this week.)

The address for the proposed Burg & Shaw is 80 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

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Wahlburgers at MarketStreet Lynnfield Has Closed

Another location of a chain of burger spots with local roots has shut down.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Wahlburgers at MarketStreet Lynnfield is no longer in business, having closed on April 27. A message was sent to us giving more information on the closure:

After several wonderful years serving the Lynnfield community, we have closed  our doors at our 930 Market Street restaurant. The lease had expired and we were unable to negotiate an equitable extension. We are incredibly grateful to our loyal guests, dedicated team members, and the local community for their support over the years. This location has meant a great deal to us, and we are proud of the memories and meals we’ve shared here. While we are closing this chapter, we’re excited to welcome our guests to continue enjoying our satisfying burgers at our nearby locations throughout the Boston area: two in Logan Airport, and one in Fenway, Springfield, Hingham and Plainville. Check out wahlburgers.com to find one closest to you!

This is the second location in the Greater Boston area to shutter over the past year or so, as the South Bay outlet in Dorchester closed its doors last spring. (The chain was founded by Mark, Donnie, and Paul Wahlberg.)

The website for Wahlburgers can be found at https://www.wahlburgersrestaurant.com/

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Shake Shack May Be Opening in Braintree

Last month, it was reported that a chain of restaurants could be expanding to a space just off Route 3 on the South Shore, and now we have learned that another chain may be expanding there as well.

According to an article from the Patriot Ledger, Shake Shack is looking to open a new location in Braintree, moving into the site on Union Street that had once been home to a Motel 6. These plans appear to be in their early stages, but if it happens, the dining spot could be joining an outlet of Cava at the site as well, though plans for that restaurant are also in their early stages as well.

Currently, the only other South Shore location of Shake Shack is at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham (this outlet is also just off Route 3).

The address for the proposed location of Shake Shack in Braintree is 125 Union Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for the chain is at https://shakeshack.com/

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Sergeant Burgers to Open at the Burlington Mall

A burger spot that recently opened in Lowell will be expanding to a space closer to Boston.

According to posters within a thread on the Merrimack Valley Eats Facebook group page, Sergeant Burgers is planning to open at the Burlington Mall, with a Boston Real Estate Times article confirming this. Once it opens this summer, the new location will join its original on Middlesex Street in Lowell, and based on that location, expect the new outlet to offer burgers, shakes, and possibly other food/drink items with Brazilian influences.

The Instagram page for the Lowell location of Sergeant Burgers can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sergeantburgers/

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News Elsewhere: dNB Craft Kitchen in New Bedford Is Up for Sale

A restaurant on the South Coast of Massachusetts that is known for its burgers is on the market.

According to a Facebook post from the business, dNB Craft Kitchen is for sale, with the post saying the following:

After 10 years of burgers, unforgettable memories, and an incredible dnb community we're ready to pass the torch. dNB Craft Kitchen, our family-owned spot, is up for sale. It's been a wild ride, and now it's your turn to keep the flavor and good vibes going♥️🍔 thank you all for 10years!

A South Coast today article mentions (via a Bold Real Estate listing) that the $100,000 asking price for the Purchase Street spot includes "all operational assets, including the liquor license, the lease, kitchen and dining items, recipes, and more.

dNB Craft Kitchen first started out in 2014 as dNB Burgers on Elm Street, moving to its current location in 2020.

The address for dNB Craft Kitchen is 768 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740.

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Black Ruby Opens in the Former Chalawan Asian Eatery Space in Cambridge's Porter Square

A new restaurant that offers Thai-inspired burgers, pasta dishes, and more has opened in Cambridge, moving into the space where a Southeast Asian eatery had been until closing last fall.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Black Ruby is now open in Porter Square, taking over the former Chalawan Asian Eatery space on Massachusetts Avenue. The menu for the new dining spot, which is run by Monson Theerapanont and Pam Kamolnithi (Theerapanont runs Sweet Rice in Charlestown while Kamolnithi previously cooked there), includes such items as a crispy basil beef burger, a spicy larb pork burger, spaghetti with basil sausages, rigatoni with grilled ribeye and green curry sauce, and spaghetti with tomato puree, chili paste, and pork rinds, along with such dishes as calamari, pork dumplings, fish and chips with mango tartar, and more.

Chalawan first opened in 2019, featuring mostly Thai and Vietnamese fare.

The address for Black Ruby is 1790 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website can be found at https://www.blackrubycambridge.com/

[Earlier Article]
Chalawan in Cambridge Is Closing

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Smashed Up by Boston Burger Company Is Opening within Union Square Donuts in Brookline

The people behind a local group of burger restaurants will be bringing a new concept to Brookline, and it will reside inside a location of a local group of donut shops.

According to various social media posts from the business, Boston Burger Company is planning to open Smashed Up within Union Square Donuts in Brookline, with the posts indicating that the new concept will sell single, double, and triple smash burgers along with chicken sandwiches, tenders, and fries. An opening date has not been given as of yet for Smashed Up by Boston Burger Company, just that a grand opening  will be announced soon.

Locations of Boston Burger Company can be found in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Salem, while locations of Union Square Donuts can be found in Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville.

[March 24 update: According to its Instagram page, Boston Burger Company is now open within the Brookline location of Union Square Donuts, and the two businesses are featuring a collaboration--a smash burger (single, double, or triple) on a maple bacon donut.]

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PLNT Burger Has Its Grand Opening in Brookline on December 11

A year and a half ago, it was reported that a vegan burger chain was planning to open its first standalone location in the Greater Boston area, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to debut.

According to a press release, PLNT Burger is slated to have its grand opening in Brookline on December 11, moving into a space on Harvard Street in the Coolidge Corner section of town. The new fast-casual spot will offer burgers, fries, and shakes that are 100% plant-based, and it will join outlets locally that are inside Whole Foods in Boston's South End and Dedham's Legacy Place.

The address for the new PLNT Burger in Coolidge Corner is 297 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for all locations is at https://www.plntburger.com/

[Earlier Article]
PLNT Burger Plans to Open in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

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Yeanie's Burgers and Social Is Opening in Dorchester's Savin Hill Neighborhood

A new burger place is coming to a Boston neighborhood.

According to a post from Caught in Dot, Yeanie's Burgers and Social is getting ready to open in Dorchester, moving into the space in Savin Hill that had been home to Venice Pizza. The post mentions that the new eatery will offer smash burgers, fries, and milkshakes, while the menu for the place also shows wings and vegan patties as well. [Ed note: Yeanie's is not yet open as was originally posted in this article; we are hearing from a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page that it could debut in early November.]

Venice Pizza first opened more than 40 years ago, closing in 2019 before reopening two years later; the place shut down permanently last year.

The address for Yeanie's Burgers and Social is 39 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. Its website can be found at https://www.yeanies.com/

[February 5, 2025 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Yeanie's Burgers and Social has soft-opened.]

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Bred Gourmet in Dorchester's Lower Mills Expands to Second Location, Opening in Cambridge's Kendall Square

A gourmet burger spot that opened in a Boston neighborhood just under 10 years ago has been joined by a new location.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Bred Gourmet in the Lower Mills section of Dorchester has expanded to Cambridge, moving into a space on Main Street on the western edge of Kendall Square. The article mentions that the new outlet is bigger than the Dorchester Avenue eatery, which first opened in 2015, and it also has a liquor license as well.

The address for the new location of Bred Gourmet in Cambridge is 730 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for the business can be found at https://www.bredgourmet.com/

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Wild Willy's Burgers in Watertown Is Becoming Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream

It looks like a location of a small local group of burger places is rebranding.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Wild Willy's Burgers in Watertown is going to become Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream, with a Facebook thread from the business indicating that both the Wild Willy's name and the western theme will go away because of "part of the agreement with Wild Willy's in York" while also saying that "Renewing the license agreement was prohibitively expensive. Besides after 20 years we thought a refresh would be fun." The thread mentions that the name change is slated to take place in October and a grand opening of the new spot will likely take place early next year.

In addition to the location in York, ME, another outlet of Wild Willy's Burgers can be found in Rochester, NH, and it appears that both of those restaurants will remain as is.

The address for Wild Willy's Burgers in Watertown (and Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream) is 46 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. The website for Belle's is at https://www.belles-burgers.com/

[October 18 update: According to its website, Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream is now open.]

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REV Burger Is Opening in North Beverly

The people behind a North Shore restaurant featuring classic American fare are getting ready to open a new burger spot nearby.

A message sent to us indicates that REV Burger is opening in the North Beverly Plaza (just off Route 128), with the dining spot joining REV Kitchen & Bar in the Commodore Plaza about a mile to the north. An Instagram post from the upcoming place says "Get ready to experience our mouth-watering burgers made from better, fresher ingredients" while giving a slated opening date of August 5.

REV Kitchen & Bar first opened its doors in 2019.

The address for REV Burger is 55 Dodge Street (Suite A-120), Beverly, MA, 01915. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/revburgerbeverly/

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