Boston Restaurant Talk

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Snappy Pattys in West Medford Has Closed

A comfort food spot a few miles north of Boston that was known in part for its burgers and fried chicken has closed.

According to a source, Snappy Pattys in West Medford is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the High Street place confirming this, saying the following:

To our wonderful neighbors and friends, After 14 incredible years of serving this community, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors. Our last day of service was Saturday 26th Sept 2026....With all our love and gratitude, Snappy Pattys

The post also indicates that a new spot is moving into the space, saying that "454 High Street welcomes Rory O'Connors Irish Pub." (No other information has been given about that place, so stay tuned for any updates that come in.)

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Wahlburgers in Hingham Is Closing

Another location of a chain of burger spots with local roots is closing, and this one is its very first restaurant.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Wahlburgers in Hingham is getting ready to shut down, with the note saying the following:

After nearly 15 years, our lease at the Hingham Shipyard is coming to an end and will close on Sept. 30. As the original Wahlburgers location, Hingham will always hold a special place in our story. While this location is closing, we’re actively looking for a new home in the Boston area and hope to have more to share soon. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who walked through our doors, shared a meal with us and made this restaurant part of their lives. Thank you to our guests, our team members and the Hingham community.

Two other locations of the Wahlburgers chain (which was founded by Mark, Donnie, and Paul Wahlberg) have shut down in the local area over the past couple of years--at South Bay in Dorchester and MarketStreet Lynnfield; other outlets remain in operation in Boston's Fenway and Logan Airport (2) along with Plainville and Springfield.

The address for Wahlburgers in Hingham is 19 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA, 02043. The website for Wahlburgers can be found at https://www.wahlburgersrestaurant.com/

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Yafa Bakery & Cafe Plans to Expand, Opening a Location in Somerville's Davis Square

An award-winning bakery in Somerville is planning to expand to a second space.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Yafa Bakery & Cafe on Somerville Avenue is looking to open another location in Davis Square, with the Cambridge Somerville Independent mentioning that it will move into the space on Elm Street where Posto had been before it moved to Assembly Row. The original location is known for its Palestinian foods including spinach and cheese rolls, hummus, Jerusalem bread, baklava, dates, sandwiches, and coffee.

Yafa Bakery & Cafe has received multiple "best of" awards from both Boston Magazine and The Boston Globe since opening its doors in 2022.

The address for the original location of Yafa Bakery & Cafe is 594 Somerville Avenue while the address for the upcoming second location is 187 Elm Street; its website can be found at https://yafabakerycafe.com/

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Daybreak Cafe and Provisions Opens within Dottys Kitchen & Raw Bar in Quincy

A new cafe has opened in Quincy, and it resides within an existing comfort food restaurant in the downtown area.

According to a source, Daybreak Cafe and Provisions is now open inside Dottys Kitchen & Raw Bar on Hancock Street, with the Instagram page for the business indicating that it offers such options as coffee, tea, baked goods, and pastries. With the opening of the new cafe, the space now has a cafe by day/restaurant by night concept, with Dotty's Kitchen & Raw Bar serving such options as seafood, sandwiches, brick chicken, risotto, bolognese, and pork schnitzel in the evening.

Dottys Kitchen & Raw Bar first opened in early 2024, replacing The Townshend.

The address for Daybreak Cafe and Provisions (and Dottys Kitchen & Raw Bar) is 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02169. The website for both is at https://www.dottyskitchen.com/ while the Instagram page for Daybreak Cafe and Provisions is at https://www.instagram.com/daybreakbydottys/

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Monday, September 28, 2026

Slurp Noodle Opens in the Former Comella's Space in Melrose

A brand new Asian restaurant has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Slurp Noodle has opened in Melrose, moving into the space on Main Street where a location of Comella's had been until closing earlier this year. The Instagram page for the new eatery indicates that it offers such options as ramen, pho, Thai noodle soups, and rice bowls, and it is open for lunch and dinners seven days a week.

The address for Slurp Noodle is 478A Main Street, Melrose, MA, 02176. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/slurpnoodlemelrose/

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Zhu Restaurant Opens in Boston's Back Bay

Last fall, it was reported that a new Asian dining spot was coming to the Back Bay of Boston, and now we have learned that it is in the process of getting up and running.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Zhu restaurant is now open on Boylston Street, with the Instagram page for the place indicating that it is in a soft opening phase with hours from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM today. The new restaurant focuses on Chinese seafood and dim sum while offering beer, wine, cocktail, and spirits, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it has moved into the space where the Irish pub Lir had been until closing in 2020 after 17 years in operation.

The address for Zhu is 903 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02115. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/zhuboston/

[Earlier Article]
Zhu Restaurant Plans to Open in the Former Lir Space in Boston's Back Bay

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