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Friday, December 05, 2025

Doner Shack to Expand to the United States, Including a Location at Cambridge Crossing

A fast-casual Turkish kebab chain with roots in the UK will be expanding to the United States, with one of its upcoming locations coming to the Greater Boston area.

According to an article from the Boston Business Journal along with a post from Cambridge Day, Doner Shack is planning to open at Cambridge Crossing, moving into a space on Child Street. Based on the website for the chain, the Cambridge location of the upcoming eatery is expected to offer such items as kebabs, wraps (including shawarma wraps), chicken tenders, fries, and shakes.

The Doner Shack concept was established in 2018 in London, with its first location opening in Leeds in 2019.

The address for the upcoming Doner Shack at Cambridge Crossing is 20 Child Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141. The website for the business is at https://www.donershack.com/

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Thursday, February 03, 2022

Boston Döner Opens in the West End

A new dining spot that offers Turkish fare has come to a section of Boston that is undergoing major development.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Boston Döner is now open in the city's West End, taking over the space on Causeway Street that had been home to Rodey's Pizzeria and Pasta. The menu for the eatery includes such items as falafel, red lentil soup, feta cheese rolls, calf's liver, a kofte kebab wrap, a chicken gyro sub, rice pudding, and Turkish coffee.

The address for Boston Döner is 55 Causeway Street, Boston, MA, 02114. Its website is at https://www.bostondoner.com/

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

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Bapu G's in Foxboro Is Closing

An Indian restaurant southwest of Boston that is known in part for its kebabs is shutting down.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Bapu G's in Foxboro is closing permanently, with a note on the website for the Washington Street spot saying that "We simply cannot keep up with the unpredictability of the supply chain and staffing issues." The last day for the restaurant will be December 24.

Bapu G's first opened three years ago, offering kebabs and sandwiches along with such items as naan, samosas, tikka masala, vindaloo, biryani, korma, and more.

The address for Bapu G's is 29 Washington Street, Foxboro, MA, 02035. Its website is at https://bapugs.com/

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

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Elliott Kebab & Grill Is Opening in Beverly

A brand new Mediterranean restaurant is on its way to the North Shore.

According to a source, Elliott Kebab & Grill is going to be opening in Beverly, with the Elliott Street dining spot apparently being connected with the Elliott Beer & Wine Market and offering a variety of Mediterranean dishes including kebabs. We have reached out to the restaurant to find out exactly what will be on its menu and when it might open (our source tells us it could debut this week), so stay tuned for updates.

The address for Elliott Kebab & Grill is 242 Elliott Street, Beverley, MA, 01915. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Elliott-Kebab-Grill-101073011723433/

[September 22 update: A message from the place indicates that Elliott Kebab & Grill is now open.]

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

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