Brookline Lunch in Cambridge Is Expanding, Opening in the Former L Street Diner Space in South Boston

A longtime diner in Cambridge is being joined by a second location.

According to a source, the people behind Brookline Lunch in Central Square will be opening another outlet in South Boston, moving into the space on L Street where the L Street Diner had been. An Instagram post from the business says the following:

...after 37 years—we have a new, second space to share in Southie! This not-so-secret project has been underway for four months and we can't wait to open our doors for you. We're racing toward opening and hope to serve our first plates in the next week(ish) ... TBA. We've also given the place a face lift (w new signs) so stay tuned for the reveal! We've been extra nostalgic as we take this step forward and know that no place will ever create the magic and memories like the original Brookline Lunch.

Brookline Lunch first opened in Cambridge 37 years ago, being known in part for its breakfast plates and Mediterranean fare.

The address for the new Brookline Lunch in South Boston is 108 L Street, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/blinesouthie/

[September 28 update: According to its Instagram page, the new Brookline Lunch in South Boston is now open.]

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Joe's Coffee Shop in Hanover Has Closed

A South Shore eatery that has been around for a very long time has shut down.

According to a source, Joe's Coffee Shop in Hanover is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Whiting Street spot saying, "It is with great sadness that Joes Coffee Shop is officially closed! We would like to thank all our loyal customers for 66 years of supporting our shop. We enjoyed serving you! Thank you!" Joe's was a diner with a handful of counter seats and tables, being known for its classic breakfast dishes while also serving lunch items including soups, chowders, and sandwiches.

The address for the now-closed Joe's Coffee Shop was 346 Whiting Street, Hanover, MA, 02339.

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Minuteman Diner in Bedford Is Closing

A suburban diner is getting ready to shut down.

According to a source, Minuteman Diner in Bedford is closing its doors, with a post from @bedfordma saying on Thursday that "Minuteman Diner at 363 Great Road is set to close on July 30th. The owner is retiring. Stay tuned for more details." A check on the Instagram page for the diner confirms this while saying the following (via owner Diane Cohen):

Thank you to our amazing staff both past and present, and the loyal customers of Minuteman Diner. The last 5 1/2 years have been fulfilling, and there is deep gratitude for everyone. This could not have been done without dedication and hard work. Thank you for the unwavering support, for becoming part of the family, and for all the love, laughter, and memories shared here. Everyone will always hold a special place in my heart.

Minuteman Diner first opened in January of 2020, being known in part for its all-day breakfast options,

The address for Minuteman Diner is 363 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730.

[August 4 update: A check on the place confirms that Minuteman Diners is now closed.]

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The Dot Block Diner and More Is Opening in Dorchester

A new diner is on its way to a Boston neighborhood, and the person behind it may be familiar to some.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, The Dot Block Diner and More is planning to open in Dorchester, moving into a space on Dorchester Avenue on the southern edge of Savin Hill. The listing mentions that Bernard Goodman is the manager, and this is the same Bernard Goodman who opened McKenna's Cafe on Savin Hill Avenue with his wife back in 1999, selling the business to new owners several years later (McKenna's remains in operation today).  It looks like The Dot Block Diner will be open for breakfast and lunch, though specific details have not been given as of yet.

The address for The Dot Block Diner and More is 1203 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125.

[July 22 update: According to an article from Caught in Dot, The Dot Block Diner is now open, having soft-opened a few days ago.]

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News Elsewhere: Modern Diner in Pawtucket, RI, Is Up for Sale

An historic diner near the RI/MA border is on the market.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt) Modern Diner in Pawtucket is for sale, with a Facebook post from the East Avenue spot saying the following:

After four decades serving our community, our family has made the bittersweet decision to put Modern Diner up for sale as we prepare for retirement. This diner is more than just a restaurant — it's been our home, our passion, and a gathering place for generations of friends, families, and neighbors....What's next? Nothing changes for now! The diner will continue to operate just as it always has — with the same familiar faces and menu you've come to love.

Modern Diner, which was the first diner in the United States to go on the National Register for Historic Places, has received much in the way of praise and accolades over the years, including the Food Network including them among the top 5 diners in the U.S. for its custard French toast.

The address for Modern Diner is 364 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, 02860.

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Update: Brookline Lunch Team to Reopen the Busy Bee in Brookline

[Ed note: This article was updated on July 11 to reflect the fact that the new owners are planning to keep the Busy Bee name.]

A Cambridge diner is expanding to Brookline, taking over the space that had been home to another diner for a very long time.

According to Patrick Maguire, who posted within the the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Brookline Lunch is planning to take over the Busy Bee space on Beacon Street in the former Busy Bee Restaurant & Diner space, with a note out front saying the following:

Known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious, freshly prepared dishes, Brookline Lunch is bringing its unique charm and classic favorites to a new location. Whether you're craving hearty breakfast fare, satisfying lunch plates, or just a great cup of coffee, we can't wait to welcome you in and share our signature favorites with the community.

A new post from Patrick Maguire indicates that the new owners now plan to bring back the Busy Bee name, with a note out front saying that "After thoughtful conservations with our neighbors and listening to the voices of the Brookline community, we've decided to change our original plan to name the restaurant Brookline Lunch. Thanks to the wonderful Christakis family, we're excited to announce that we'll be opening under the original name: The Busy Bee."]

Brookline Lunch, which can be found on Brookline Street in Cambridge's Central Square, dates back to 1937, while the Busy Bee had been in operation from 1967 until last September when it shuttered.

The address for the the Busy Bee is 1046 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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Busy Bee Restaurant & Diner in Brookline Has Closed

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Grecian Diner in Peabody Has Closed

A Greek diner on the North Shore has shut down.

According to a source, Grecian Diner in Peabody is no longer in business, with a MassLive article saying that its last day in business was March 16. The diner first opened in the summer of 2018 on Route 1, taking over the space where Kayla's Diner had previously been; some of the menu items at Grecian Diner included pancakes, omelets, souvlaki, gyros, moussaka, pastitsio, pork chops, steak tips, fried scallops, shrimp scampi, and spanakopita.

The address for Grecian Diner was 136 Newbury Street (Route 1), Peabody, MA, 01960.

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Busy Bee Restaurant & Diner in Brookline Has Closed

A neighborhood diner that has been around for nearly 60 years has shut down.

According to a Facebook post from Patrick Maguire who also posted to the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Busy Bee Restaurant & Diner in Brookline has closed its doors, with a note from the Beacon Street eatery saying the following:

After serving regulars, neighbors, families, students, workers, hospital staff, patients and their relatives, and after welcoming people from 'all walks' since 1967, our family has decided to close the Busy Bee. We own the condo where Busy Bee is located and are currently negotiating with a prospective new restaurant tenant.

It isn't yet known what kind of dining spot might replace the Busy Bee, so keep checking back for updates.

The address for the now-closed Busy Bee was 1046 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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Zoe's in Cambridge's Harvard Square Has Closed

It looks like a Cambridge diner that offered a mix of Greek and American fare has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Zoe's in Harvard Square is no longer in business, with a sign out front at the Mass. Ave. eatery indicating that it has closed for good. This appears to be confirmed within a Reddit post, with a picture showing a "permanently closed" sign, and that poster indicates that it had been open as of a few days ago.

Zoe's first opened approximately 20 years ago, offering such dishes as omelets, spanakopita, lentil soup, burgers, kabobs, baked lamb, and gyros.

The address for Zoe's was 1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138. Its website is at https://www.zoescambridge.com/

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The Wheelhouse Diner in North Quincy Is Closing

A diner just south of Boston that has been around since the 1940s is closing its doors. 

According to multiple sources, the Wheelhouse Diner in North Quincy is shutting down, with the news coming on the heels of a dispute between restaurant owner LeeAnn Vieira McDonough and the new landlord of the property; McDonough says the following in a Facebook post:

So today was our last court date. I know many people wanted me to fight to stay here as long as possible and I understand this place means a lot to a great number of people. However, I have decided to close June 30th. The reality of the situation is the longer I fight this the further down the road I am pushing off the inevitable. In the meantime, the condition of the building being 80 years old is deteriorating....It is a money pit that I didn't mind spending money on when I was in it for the long haul. However, any additional money spent is now debt that I will never recover.

McDonough does hint in the note that she is looking to open a restaurant in a new location, though it isn't known if it would be another version of the Wheelhouse Diner (in the post, she states that "I do plan on moving on. You will see me again in a new location").

An article in the Patriot Ledger mentions that Ciahua Chen, who is principal of Hancock Realty Trust LLC, bought the property early last year and has been attempting to evict McDonough since last October with the pans being to put up a multistory structure with a diner on the ground floor, based on information from Helen Shiner of Shiner Group Realtors in Quincy. (Construction wouldn't start for three to five years.)

The address for the Wheelhouse Diner in North Quincy is 453 Hancock street, Quincy, MA, 02171. Its website is at https://www.wheelhousediner.com/

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Red Wing Diner in Walpole Is Temporarily Closed

An iconic suburban diner that has been around for a long time has shuttered, though it appears to be only a temporary closure.

According to a source, the Red Wing Diner in Walpole is closed for now, with a check on its Facebook page showing a post from a couple of days ago saying it "will be temporary closed for repairs." Multiple phone calls placed to the diner today either went unanswered or had a busy signal, while its website gives no hints as to what may be happening. We have been told by another source that the business has apparently been sold and the new owner has plans to reopen in six to eight weeks, though little else is known at this point in time.

The Red Wing Diner first opened in the early 1930s, serving such items as fried clams, bar pizza, burgers, wings, and more while also offering beer, wine, and mixed drinks.

The address for the Red Wing Diner is 2235 Providence Highway (Route 1), Walpole, MA, 02081. Its website can be found at https://redwingdiner.com/

[October 6 update: A Facebook post from Henry Santoro of WGBH indicates that the Red Wing Diner space is now up for sale.]

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Deag's Local Diner in Stoughton Is Closing

A popular diner in the southern suburbs of Boston is shutting down.

According to a source (Amanda Watts), Deag's Local Diner in Stoughton is getting ready to close its doors, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

To our amazing guests, After 336,966 eggs and 124,800 pounds of potatoes it is with great sadness that we are announcing Deags will be closing its doors after 5 years on March 26th. This will be our final day as a brick and mortar but not the end of Deags. We have decided not to renew our lease here but Joe will continue working the food truck and catering. He will be working out of the Easton Country Club booking catering events and getting the food truck prepped for parties.

Deag's has been known in part for its breakfast dishes including chicken and waffles, breakfast burritos, linguica, egg, and cheese on a Portuguese muffin, a lox and bagel platter, crab cake benedict, eggs with seared pork belly, and cinnamon bun pancakes.

The address for Deag's Local Diner is 1261 Park Street, Stoughton, MA, 02072. Its website can be found at https://deagsdiner.com/

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Wagon Wheel Diner Replaces Griddle & Grill in Sharon

A diner in the southern suburbs of Boston has been replaced by a brand new diner.

According to a source, Wagon Wheel Diner is now open in Sharon, replacing Griddle & Grill which closed its doors just after Thanksgiving. The new eatery offers such breakfast options as waffles, French toast, pancakes, omelets, and corned beef hash and eggs, while the lunch menu includes soups, salads, and sandwiches.

The address for Wagon Wheel Diner is 384 S Main Street, Sharon, MA, 02067. Its website can be found at https://wagonwheeldiner.com/

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The Breakfast Club Is Being Reborn in Malden, Replacing the Doo Wop Diner

Earlier this year, it was reported that an old-fashioned diner in Allston was closing but the plan was to return to a new location. Now we have confirmed where it is reopening.

An Instagram post from the place confirms what we had been told earlier by someone in the restaurant industry, that The Breakfast Club is opening back up in a new space in Malden, with the Main Street address indicating that it is replacing the Doo Wop Diner just south of Route 60 and the downtown area. (This has been confirmed by Neighborhood View.) The Breakfast Club had previously mentioned on social media that while it was leaving its space on Western Avenue in Allston on January 31, it said that "This isn't goodbye, it's see you soon and we can't wait to share more about what is in store for The Breakfast Club in the near future."

The Breakfast Club first opened in Allston more than 20 years ago.

The address for the new location of The Breakfast Club is 269 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

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The Breakfast Club in Allston Is Moving

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The Breakfast Club in Allston Is Moving

An old-fashioned diner is saying goodbye to its home, though it will apparently be moving to a new location.

According to a source, The Breakfast Club in Allston is leaving its space on Western Avenue, with an Instagram post from the place saying that "...we are here to announce that January 31st will be our LAST DAY here! This isn't goodbye, it's see you soon and we can't wait to share more about what is in store for The Breakfast Club in the near future." The Breakfast Club first opened more than 20 years ago, offering classic breakfast dishes along with salads, sandwiches, and other lunch items.

The address for the current location of The Breakfast Club is 270 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. (As soon as we find out its new address, we will post an update here.)

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Little Dipper in Jamaica Plain Shuts Down Brunch Service; Will Continue to Host Popups Within the Space

A space-themed diner that was one of countless restaurants to temporarily close last fall (but has continued to offer brunch service and host pop-ups) is now basically shutting down, though it will continue to be home to pop-ups for at least the time being.

According to a post from Universal Hub, Little Dipper in Jamaica Plain has decided to end its weekend brunch, with a Facebook post from the Centre Street spot saying the following:

...due to staffing and other challenges, the Little Dipper team will no longer be open for weekend brunch....While we plot a new course, our focus is on supporting the two amazing pop-up teams currently operating out of Little Dipper -- Comfort Kitchen and Be Okay Bagels. They will be using our fb and insta to keep you up to date on their menus and hours of operation. Both plan on opening their own brick-and-mortar restaurants; we urge you to support them, and wish them great success.

Little Dipper, which first opened in the summer of 2018, temporarily shuttered in mid-November of 2020, saying at the time that "It has not been an easy decision to make, but we see closing temporarily as our best option to survive the colder months of the pandemic."

The address for Little Dipper is 669a Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130.

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Little Dipper in Jamaica Plain Is Going into Hibernation

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Ye Olde Cottage Restaurant in Weston Is Closing

A suburban diner that has been around for a long time is getting ready to shut down permanently.

According to a post from Wicked Local, Ye Olde Cottage Restaurant in Weston Center is planning to close at the end of this month, with owners Steve and Dolores Allen saying that "We decided to hang up our mugs so we can spend more time with our grandkids. We want to thank all of our loyal customers and Cottage friends and family who have supported us through these difficult times. Stay safe." The post includes a picture showing that the Boston Post Road space is currently for lease/for sale, though as mentioned, it will remain open for a little while longer.

Ye Olde Cottage Restaurant, which first opened in 1952, offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items including omelets, French toast, pancakes, waffles, salads, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches.

The address for Ye Olde Cottage Restaurant is 403 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, 02493. Its website can be found at http://www.yeoldecottage.com/

[July 4 update: It appears that Ye Olde Cottage Restaurant is now closed, as a phone call placed to the dining spot goes to a voicemail that say it indeed shut down at the end of June.]

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Monument Restaurant Team Looking to Open Diner-Style Concept in Grasshopper Cafe Space in Charlestown

The people behind a Charlestown restaurant and bar could be opening a new spot in the space that had been home to a neighborhood eatery for the past decade.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Monument Restaurant & Tavern team have proposed a diner-style concept for the Grasshopper Cafe space on Bunker Hill Street. An article from the Charlestown Bridge mentions that the plans are in their early stages, with the people behind Monument--which is located on Main Street--giving details about the proposal in a Zoom meeting last week.

In 2019, it was reported that the owners of the Grasshopper Cafe were planning to close the place as they were looking to retire.

The address for the proposed diner from the Monument folks is 229 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

[March 24 update: A licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that the proposed eatery will be called Monument Diner, though it looks like its exact address will be 231 Bunker Hill Street.]

[June 2 update: According to a source, Grasshopper Cafe has officially closed, with a Facebook post from the place saying "We will miss you all but never forget the best breakfast in the Town! God Bless stay safe! We wish the new owners the Best of Luck !!"]

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Grasshopper Cafe in Charlestown May Be Closing

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The Eating Establishment in Hanover Has Closed

A decades-old South Shore diner that shared its space with a now-closed general store is now closed as well. 

According to an article from The Patriot Ledger, The Eating Establishment in Hanover is no longer in business, saying that it shuttered on Christmas Eve in advance of its lease with the 7-Eleven corporation--which owns the Washington Street building--running out at the end of the year. The post says that according to Easting Establishment owner Stephen Matheny, the eatery was struggling greatly due to the pandemic and the state restrictions that recently reduced the maximum capacity to 25 percent until at least January 10, while there was also no room for outdoor seating in its parking lot--and a request for a reduction in the rent didn't go anywhere. (The place has been takeout only since the coronavirus took hold.) Matheny still holds out hope that he could reopen the restaurant if the building--which is on the historic registry--is sold again (there has apparently been talk of this) and he gets a reduction on the rent until the indoor dining area could fully open.

The Eating Establishment resided in the same building as the Assinippi General Store, which shut down in November.

The address for The Eating Establishment is 2103 Washington Street, Hanover, MA, 02339.

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Donut Villa Diner in Malden Is Expanding to Cambridge's Central Square, Moving into The Field Space

A longtime diner in Malden that is known in part for its donuts is expanding to Cambridge, taking over the space where an Irish pub had been.

According to an article from Cambridge Day, Donut Villa Diner on Highland Avenue is planning to open a second location on Prospect Street in Central Square, moving into the space where The Field was until closing this summer. Based on the offerings at the Malden location, the proposed outlet in Cambridge would likely feature diner fare with an emphasis on donuts, while Cambridge Day said it would also offer vegan dishes.

The Malden location of Donut Villa Diner dates back more than 40 years, with the original owners calling the place Donut Villa; the eatery changed ownership approximately three years ago, and with it, a change to its present name.

The address for the new Donut Villa Diner in Central Square is 20 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for the Malden location can be found at https://www.donutvilladiner.com/

[May 24, 2021 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Donut Villa Diner is now open in Cambridge.]

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The Field in Cambridge's Central Square Is Closing

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