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RESTAURANTS OPENED AND CLOSED 2026 / 2025
November, 2026
CLOSED:
-- Birds of Paradise, Brighton, MA
-- Burro Bar, Boston (South End), MA
-- Earnest Drinks, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Erica's Ristorante, Ashland, MA
-- FuGaKyu, Brookline, MA
-- Hawthorne By-The-Sea, Swampscott, MA
-- Maxine's On Saint James, Roxbury, MA
-- Shine's Fresh Asian, Belmont, MA
-- Zaz, Boston (City Hall Plaza), MA
-- ZaZiBar, Boston (Seaport District), MA
OPEN:
-- Aatma Curry House, Brighton, MA
-- Atlantic Poke, Framingham, MA
-- Burton's Grill, Mansfield, MA
-- Cava, Lynnfield, MA
-- Estella, Foxboro, MA
-- Gianna's Kitchen, Bedford, MA
-- Hearth and Hug, Somerville, MA
-- Holdfast Specialty Seafood Co., Allston, MA
-- The Hollows, Somerville (Teele Square), MA
-- Komugi Japanese Bakery & Cafe, Somerville, MA
-- Localito Cafe, Medford, MA
-- Lunch on the Charles, South Natick, MA
-- North End Lobster Co., Boston (North End), MA
-- Pressed Cafe, Woburn, MA
-- SJ's, Boston, MA
-- Tama Sushi & Hibachi, South Natick, MA
-- Twisted Tree Cafe, West Medford, MA
October, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Big Chicken, Peabody, MA
-- Bon Me, Boston (Longwood), MA
-- Erica's Ristorante, Ashland, MA
-- The Essex Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, South Boston, MA
-- Friendly's, Pembroke, MA
-- Kimchipapi, Malden, MA
-- Little India, Waltham, MA
-- Mainely Burgers, Brighton (Boston Landing), MA
-- Mission on Fire, West Roxbury, MA
-- Navigation Brewing Co., Lowell, MA
-- The New World Tavern, Plymouth, MA
-- Papa Gino's, Hyde Park, MA
-- The Smoke Shop, East Boston, MA
-- Tolson's Tap and Tavern, Pembroke, MA
-- Twist & Shake, Revere, MA
OPEN:
-- All'Antico Vinaio, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Anna's Taqueria, Boston (Downtown), MA
-- Bandoleros, Andover, MA
-- Brick Street Bagels, South Boston, MA
-- Capricho Colombian Steakhouse, Brookline (Washington Square), MA
-- Caribbean Hut Take-Out, Medford, MA
-- Fallow Kin, Cambridge, MA
-- Firebird Pizza Co., Wellesley, MA
-- The Halal Guys, Dedham, MA
-- Klin Thai, West Roxbury, MA
-- Marylou's, Framingham, MA
-- New City Microcreamery, Arlington, MA
-- New York Bagel and Coffee Co., Allston, MA
-- Not Your Average Joe's, Bedford, MA
-- PopUp Bagels, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Sumen, Arlington, MA
-- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Stoneham, MA
-- Twisted Fate Brewing, Revere, MA
-- Union Square Donuts, Lynnfield, MA
-- WCP Slice House, Lowell, MA
September, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Bertucci's, Reading, MA
-- Bodega Canal, Boston (West End), MA
-- Jonquil's Cafe and Bakery, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Pita, Chelmsford, MA
OPEN:
-- Baba Yum Burgers, North Andover, MA
-- Beyond Full, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Big Fun Clay Pot, Brookline, MA
-- Crisp by Stats, Boston (Hub Hall), MA
-- Dilli Darbar, Framingham, MA
-- Elephantine Bakery, Boston (Fort Point), MA
-- FiDO Pizza, Allston, MA
-- Ghost Light Tavern, Boston (Theater District), MA
-- Kaapi & Co., Woburn, MA
-- Love Art Sushi, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Luna's Cakes & Coffee, Newton Centre, MA
-- Mai, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Noah's BBQ, Braintree, MA
-- Park Bagelry, Allston, MA
-- Sally's Apizza, Dorchester (South Bay), MA
-- Tavern in the Square, Braintree, MA
-- Third Time Together, Brighton, MA
-- Uncommon Ice Cream, Boston (South End), MA
August, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Blue Ribbon Brasserie, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Bueno Y Sano, Acton, MA
-- Darul Kabab, Cambridge, MA
-- Dumpling Daughter, Brookline, MA
-- Dumpling Daughter, South Boston, MA
-- Ellis Square Social, Beverly, MA
-- Flip the Bird, North Woburn, MA
-- Great Harvest Bread Co., Lexington, MA
-- Lavendar Cafe, West Newton, MA
-- Tuscan Kitchen, Burlington, MA
-- When Pigs Fly, Brookline, MA
-- When Pigs Fly, Jamaica Plain, MA
OPEN:
-- Bakey, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA
-- Bubble Bath, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Bueno Y Sano, Maynard, MA
-- The Daily Catch (Takeout Window), Boston (North End), MA
-- George Howell Coffee, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Eva's Little Kitchen, West Concord, MA
-- Lab 13 Handroll Bar, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Life Alive, Burlington, MA
-- Louis Corner, Boston (South End), MA
-- Luna Mare, Ipswich, MA
-- Matcha Loves Boba, Boston (North End), MA
-- The Nightly, Dorchester (Savin Hill), MA
-- Nine, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- Oakberry, Arlington, MA
-- Pink Carrot, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Row 34, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Tacos El Chikis, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Zocca Cucina Italiana, Dedham, MA
July, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Brother's Deli & Restaurant, Wakefield, MA
-- Cafe Iterum, East Boston, MA
-- Chez Siam, Marlborough, MA
-- J.P. Licks, Boston (Mission Hill), MA
-- Michael G's, Chelsea, MA
-- Minuteman Diner, Bedford, MA
-- Pancho's Cantina, Wilmington, MA
-- Pasta Beach, Boston (Waterfront), MA
-- Southern Kin Cookhouse, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
OPEN:
-- Capri Italian Steakhouse, Boston (South End), MA
-- Currentea , Boston (Hub Hall), MA
-- Daily Provisions, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Darling, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
-- Democracy Brewing Eastie, East Boston, MA
-- Diamond Tart, Allston, MA
-- District 7 Cafe, Roxbury, MA
-- The Dot Block Diner and More, Dorchester, MA
-- Keshar Indian Bistro, Dedham, MA
-- Lou's, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Mike & Patty's, Lexington, MA
-- Mila's, Revere, MA
-- Nine Winters Bakery, Cambridge, MA
-- Noodle & Doodles Ramen, Needham, MA
-- Picco, Marlborough, MA
-- PopUp Bagels, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- Post 1917 Steakhouse, Lexington, MA
-- Rapscallion Brick Oven Pizza and Brewery, Lawrence, MA
-- Salsa Shack, Brighton, MA
-- Taqueria Jalisco, East Boston (Orient Heights), MA
-- Ten One Tea House, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- TooHot, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Tradesman Coffee Shop and Lounge, Brighton, MA
June, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Abbott's Frozen Custard, Arlington Heights, MA
-- Drop Zone Brewery and Taproom, Winthrop, MA
-- La Toscana's, Wellesley, MA
-- Lily P's, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Rabia's Dolce Fumo, Boston (North End), MA
-- Su Casa, Plymouth, MA
-- Vita Bella Ristorante, Essex, MA
OPEN:
-- The Block, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Cava, Beverly, MA
-- Charlestown Brewing Co., Charlestown, MA
-- HeyTea, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Island Creek Raw Bar, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- LaRosa's, Newburyport, MA
-- Nan's Kitchen, Andover, MA
-- Naya, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Nick's Restaurant, Weymouth Landing, MA
-- Noodle Lab, Boston (Boston Public Market), MA
-- Park City, South Boston, MA
-- Playa Bowls, Chelmsford, MA
-- Pressed Cafe, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Rush Bowls, Arlington, MA
-- The Smoke Shop BBQ, Chelmsford, MA
-- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Boston (Fenway), MA
May, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Bahama Breeze, Tyngsboro, MA
-- Chilacates, East Cambridge (Cambridge Street), MA
-- Clover, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Gen Sushi, Belmont, MA
-- Jamaica Mi Hungry, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Sam's Falafel & Shawarma, Somerville, MA
-- Shogun Restaurant, West Newton, MA
-- Sul Tavolo, Sudbury, MA
-- Via Lago, Lexington, MA
-- YellowBird Chicken, West Roxbury, MA
OPEN:
-- Anna's Taqueria, Natick, MA
-- Bar Lunette, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- Blondie's Barbeque, Walpole, MA
-- The Buzzin' Bean, Somerville (Teele Square), MA
-- Caffe dello Sport, East Boston, MA
-- Cheese Louise, Boston (Hub Hall), MA
-- Cocolee, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- Crispy Chick, Somerville (Winter Hill), MA
-- Downtown Public House, Norton, MA
-- The Essex, South Boston, MA
-- The Fresh Monkee, Braintree, MA
-- Just Salad, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA
-- Kaiyo Sushi, Belmont, MA
-- KoKo Coffee, Boston (North Station), MA
-- Koro Ramen + Sushi, East Boston, MA
-- Lala's Neapolitan-ish Pizza, Everett, MA
-- Leal's Grill, Brockton, MA
-- Little Steve's Pizzeria, Boston (Fenway/Back Bay), MA
-- Lulu Green/Cafe Lulu, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., Watertown, MA
-- Milkweed, Dorchester, MA
-- Pound House, Somerville (Ball Square), MA
-- Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli, Newton, MA
-- Somenya, Quincy, MA
-- Suko Cafe, North Reading, MA
-- Wagon Creamery, Framingham, MA
-- West on Main, Watertown, MA
-- Zusammen, North Cambridge, MA
April, 2025
CLOSED:
-- BearMoose Brewing Company, Everett, MA
-- Bertucci's, Braintree, MA
-- Bertucci's, Mansfield, MA
-- Bertucci's, North Andover, MA
-- Bertucci's, Norwood, MA
-- Bertucci's, Plymouth, MA
-- D Street Dueling Pianos, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Four Seasons Cafe, Watertown, MA
-- Grecian Diner, Peabody, MA
-- La Voile, Brookline, MA
-- Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern, Andover, MA
-- Strega Italiano, Boston (Park Plaza), MA
-- Super Bien, Brighton, MA
-- Unity Victuals, Danvers, MA
-- Wahlburgers, Lynnfield, MA
OPEN:
-- Bertucci's Pronto, Boston (Downtown), MA
-- Chicha San Chen, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- El Barco, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Famous Pizza, Braintree, MA
-- Farine Bakery, Marblehead, MA
-- Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine, Everett, MA
-- Flour, Boston (Boston Common), MA
-- Gary's Pizza, Boston (South End), MA
-- Ground Round, Shrewsbury, MA
-- The Halal Guys, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Haveli Indian Cuisine, Arlington, MA
-- Henfolks, Allston, MA
-- Iru, Brookline, MA
-- Jamaica Mi Hungry, Boston (Downtown), MA
-- Jersey Mike's Subs, Boston (West End), MA
-- Jojo's, Weymouth, MA
-- Kiin, East Cambridge, MA
-- Luna Mexican Cuisine, Acton, MA
-- Marden's, Wellesley, MA
-- McCarthy's/Toad, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Miguel's Table, West Bridgewater, MA
-- Mr. Tamole, Boston (Boston Public Market), MA
-- My Mother's Cutlets, Boston (North End), MA
-- Nowon, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Phat Thaiger, Malden, MA
-- Playa Bowls, South Boston, MA
-- Seoul Gourmet, Stoughton, MA
-- Sora Sushi & Seafood Buffet, Natick, MA
-- Sweet Spoon, Brighton, MA
-- Taco John's, Boston (Downtown), MA
-- Tipsy Cowboy Country Dive, Salem, MA
-- Viva Burrito, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Willow & Ivy, Boston (Back Bay), MA
March, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Aaron's Taco Cart'el, Stoneham, MA
-- The Bagel Table, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Bertucci's, Holliston, MA
-- Bertucci's, Plymouth, MA
-- Chick'n More, Saugus, MA
-- The Cornerstone, Somerville, MA
-- Double G's Pizzeria, Braintree, MA
-- Guy Fieri's Boston Kitchen + Bar, Boston, MA
-- Lobstah on a Roll, Boston (South End), MA
-- On the Border, Woburn, MA
-- The Regal Eagle, Sharon, MA
-- Tavern on 28, Reading, MA
-- TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Twin Donuts, Allston, MA
OPEN:
-- Ambience Restaurant & Bar, Canton, MA
-- Cafe Reynard, Malden, MA
-- Casa Verde, Scituate, MA
-- Don't Tell Aunty, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Emmi Bakery and Cafe, Charlestown, MA
-- Istanbul Diner, Saugus, MA
-- The Lazy Cat Lounge, Lowell, MA
-- Mexica Burrito Grill, Billerica, MA
-- Nonantum Press Room, Newton (Nonantum), MA
-- The Panini Press, Norwood, MA
-- Sally's Sandwiches, Brighton, MA
-- Saucy Saigon, Malden, MA
-- Shy Bird, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Singh's Roti Shop, Revere, MA
-- The Skinny Pancake, Peabody, MA
-- Smashed Up by Boston Burger Company, Brookline, MA
-- The Smoke Shop BBQ, Woburn, MA
-- Tall Order, Somerville, MA
-- Trencito Taqueria and Deli, Waltham, MA
-- Việt Citron, Somerville, MA
February, 2025
CLOSED:
-- b.good, Natick, MA
-- Pho Bistro, Malden, MA
-- Wen's Yunnan Noodle & Ramen, Boston (Downtown), MA
OPEN:
-- Bakey, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Big Daddy's, Arlington, MA
-- Birria Taqueria, Dorchester, MA
-- Black Ruby, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Cava, Chelmsford, MA
-- Conrad's, Needham, MA
-- Coreanos, Framingham, MA
-- CSCA Cafe, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Dae Gee Korean BBQ, Chelmsford, MA
-- Dave's Hot Chicken, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Descendant Detroit Style Pizza, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Drifters Kitchen and Bar, Quincy, MA
-- The Establishment, Medford, MA
-- Gina's Lebanese Cuisine, Quincy, MA
-- Le Petit Four Bakery, Wellesley, MA
-- Mrs. Murphy's Pub, Medford, MA
-- Oda by B.U Bistro, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Pappare Ristorante, Boston (North End), MA
-- The Pearl, Brighton (Boston Landing), MA
-- Yeanie's Burgers and Social, Dorchester (Savin Hill), MA
January, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Acapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant and Cantina, Quincy, MA
-- A&D Clam Box, Marblehead, MA
-- Beatnic, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Bone & Bread, Brighton, MA
-- Bruegger's Bagels, Boston (Downtown), MA
-- Fish Taco, Boston (North End), MA
-- Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market, Peabody, MA
-- La Colombe, Boston (Leather District), MA
-- La Colombe, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Lemon Thai, Wellesley, MA
-- Los Chamos Venezuelan Cuisine, Lynn, MA
-- Marseille, Boston (South End), MA
-- My Brother's Place, Arlington, MA
-- Rudy's Cafe, Somerville (Teele Square), MA
-- TGI Fridays, Braintree, MA
OPEN:
-- Bun's House, Medford, MA
-- Café Saint Germain, Somerville, MA
-- Ena's Bar and Lounge, Quincy, MA
-- First Watch, Hanover, MA
-- Fupo Cafe, Cambridge (Huron Village), MA
-- Harrison's, North Andover, MA
-- HeyTea, Allston, MA
-- Ironwood Restaurant, Hingham, MA
-- Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Mimi's Chūka Diner, Somerville, MA
-- Monsoon Indian Kitchen, Needham, MA
-- Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market, Westford, MA
-- Naya, Watertown, MA
-- Pollo 2Go, Cambridge, MA
-- Popup Bagels, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- The Regal Eagle, Sharon, MA
-- Revival Cafe + Kitchen, Boston (Fort Point), MA
-- Ristorante Serena, Winchester, MA
-- The Smoke Shop BBQ, Methuen, MA
-- Ssaanjh, Brookline, MA
-- Stoked Pizza Company, Cohasset, MA
-- Sunnyside Cafe, Charlestown, MA
-- Velvet Vine Cafe, Acton, MA
-- Washington No7 Public House, Norwood, MA
December, 2024
CLOSED:
-- Bertucci's, Swampscott, MA
-- Bess's Cafe, Brookline, MA
-- Cambridge Brewing Company (taproom), Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Cedar House, Walpole, MA
-- Chilli Garden, Medford, MA
-- Nosh & Grog, Canton, MA
-- Greenside Grille, Hingham, MA
-- Hook + Line, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Koy, Boston, MA
-- Moldova, Newton, MA
-- No. 9 Park, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- Not Your Average Joe's, Burlington, MA
-- Paolo's, Saugus, MA
-- Saus, Boston, MA
-- The Scoop N Scootery, Brighton, MA
-- Shoreline Kitchen + Bar, Hull, MA
-- SuSu Sushi, Stoughton, MA
-- Village Kitchen, Cambridge (Huron Village), MA
OPEN:
-- The Bosworth, Boston, MA
-- Brother's New York Pizza, Stoughton, MA
-- Jadu, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Jiro's Sushi, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Kimchipapi, Malden, MA
-- Kyuramen, Winchester, MA
-- La Saison Bakery, Charlestown, MA
-- Lucky Tiger, Charlestown, MA
-- Marcelino's Levantine Cocktails & Cuisine, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Masons Steakhouse, Quincy, MA
-- McGonagle's Pub, Dorchester, MA
-- Medium Rare, Watertown, MA
-- Naya, Boston (Downtown), MA
-- One Bite, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Plazita Mexico Tacos, Watertown, MA
-- PLNT Burger, Brookline, MA
-- Popeye's, Newton Corner, MA
-- Silver Girl, West Acton, MA
-- The Smoot Standard, Cambridge, MA
-- Sora Japan, Somerville (Magoun Square), MA
-- Stats, Boston (Hub Hall), MA
-- Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Hingham, MA
-- Thai Charoen, Winchester, MA
-- Tilde Cafe and Wine Bar, North Cambridge, MA
-- VinGoute Restaurant, Framingham, MA
November, 2024
CLOSED:
-- Antique Table, Winthrop, MA
-- Boston Market, Brockton, MA
-- Boston Market, Quincy, MA
-- Chez Casa, Salem, MA
-- City Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- The Continental, Saugus, MA
-- Dudley Cafe, Cambridge, MA
-- El Pelon Taqueria, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Little Q Hot Pot, Arlington, MA
-- Menya Jiro, Dedham, MA
-- Smokey Bones, Stoughton, MA
-- Solas, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Sweet Boba, Boston (North End), MA
OPEN:
-- D16 Lounge & Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- A Sanctuary Cafe, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- Bar 'Cino, Westwood, MA
-- Bernadette, Salem, MA
-- Bosse Enoteca, Natick, MA
-- Burnt Edges Bar Pizza, Waltham, MA
-- Burrito Loco, Allston, MA
-- Cava, North Andover, MA
-- Desnuda Cocina e Bar, Boston (South End), MA
-- Ganko Ittetsu Ramen, Braintree, MA
-- The Irving, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Kaia, Boston (South End), MA
-- KChickin, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- La Esquina del Sabor, Winthrop, MA
-- Levain Bakery, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Life Alive, Somerville (Union Square), MA
-- Maitland Farm, Kitchen, and Spirits, Salem, MA
-- Mother's Daughter Juice + Wellness Bar, Brockton, MA
-- Nouvelle Maison, Winchester, MA
-- Page & Leaf Cafe, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Phinista Cafe, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Pig Beach BBQ, South Boston, MA
-- POE-Lenta, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Rassa, Waltham, MA
-- The Salty Seagull, Beverly, MA
-- School Street Foods, Lynnfield, MA
-- Soul on Shawmut, Roxbury, MA
-- Standard Italian, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Sweeney's on Boylston, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Top Mix Bar & Kitchen, Cambridge (Alewife), MA
-- Uno Mas Taco & Tequila Bar, Braintree, MA
-- Zurito, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
October, 2024
CLOSED:
-- 110 Grill, Malden, MA
-- b.good, Boston (Northeastern), MA
-- Evviva Trattoria, Malden, MA
-- Jamie's Roast Beef, Beverly, MA
-- Jamie's Roast Beef, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
-- Pennypacker's, Somerville (Magoun Square), MA
-- The Rudder, Gloucester, MA
-- Sapporo Ramen, Brookline, MA
-- Sapporo Ramen, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Thornton's Fenway Grille, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Wild Willy's Burgers, Watertown, MA
OPEN:
-- 155 on Portland, Boston (West End), MA
-- Anna's Taqueria, Woburn, MA
-- Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream, Watertown, MA
-- The Blue Elephant, Somerville (Ball Square), MA
-- Boon Choo, Sharon, MA
-- Brava Cucina, Weymouth Landing, MA
-- Bred Gourmet, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- CanalSide Food + Drink Food Hall (Including Sapporo Ramen), Cambridge, MA
-- Che! Empanada, Cambridge (Cambridgeport), MA
-- Everbowl, Woburn, MA
-- Hakki Asian Fusion, Sharon, MA
-- Hungry Pot, Framingham, MA
-- Karma, Winchester, MA
-- Kismet, Cambridge (Huron Village), MA
-- Laced Pizza & Pub, Foxboro, MA
-- Life Alive, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Mida, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Oba Bakery, Allston, MA
-- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Medford, MA
-- Sofra, Allston, MA
-- Sushi Guys, South Boston, MA
-- Tap 151 Bar and Grill, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA
-- Thaiger Den, Malden, MA
-- TofuStory, Allston, MA
-- The Vintage Tea and Cake Company, Arlington, MA
-- Wicked Wings, Billerica, MA
September, 2024
CLOSED:
-- Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Natick, MA
-- Busy Bee Restaurant & Diner, Brookline, MA
-- Chalawan, Cambridge, MA
-- Emma's Macarons, Waltham, MA
-- Fit-Z's Bar & Grille, Watertown, MA
-- KKatie's Express, West Bridgewater, MA
-- Minado Restaurant, Natick, MA
-- Neko's Of New York, Stoughton, MA
-- Salem Lowe, Salem, MA
-- Shiraz Persian Cuisine, Watertown, MA
-- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Framingham, MA
OPEN:
-- Aloe Natural Acai & Coffee Shop, East Boston, MA
-- Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Wellesley, MA
-- Bread Thyme, West Roxbury, MA
-- Chennai Bites, Watertown, MA
-- Crave Cafe, Somerville, MA
-- Dani's Queer Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Da Vinci Gelato + Waffle, Boston, MA
-- Fiesta Bites Pizzeria, Arlington Heights, MA
-- Fiorella's Cucina, Burlington, MA
-- Flake Bakery, Brookline, MA
-- Four Seasons Cafe, Watertown, MA
-- Hobson's Bar & Kitchen, Allston, MA
-- Just Salad, Boston (Fort Point), MA
-- Lakon Paris Patisserie, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Margeaux Supper Parlor, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Melty, Dedham, MA
-- Mr. H, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Pink Carrot, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Pon De Joy, Andover, MA
-- The Real McCoy, Wilmington, MA
-- Sarva Indian Cuisine, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Scobie's Cafe & Bar, Dorchester, MA
-- Taqueria Los Compadres, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Umami Tsunami Taqueria, Dorchester, MA
-- Uncle Tetsu, Boston (Chinatown), MA
August, 2024
December, 2025
CLOSED:
-- Bertucci's, Swampscott, MA
-- Bess's Cafe, Brookline, MA
-- Cambridge Brewing Company (taproom), Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Cedar House, Walpole, MA
-- Chilli Garden, Medford, MA
-- Nosh & Grog, Canton, MA
-- Greenside Grille, Hingham, MA
-- Hook + Line, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Koy, Boston, MA
-- Moldova, Newton, MA
-- No. 9 Park, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- Not Your Average Joe's, Burlington, MA
-- Paolo's, Saugus, MA
-- Saus, Boston, MA
-- The Scoop N Scootery, Brighton, MA
-- Shoreline Kitchen + Bar, Hull, MA
-- SuSu Sushi, Stoughton, MA
-- Village Kitchen, Cambridge (Huron Village), MA
OPEN:
-- The Bosworth, Boston, MA
-- Brother's New York Pizza, Stoughton, MA
-- Jadu, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Jiro's Sushi, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Kimchipapi, Malden, MA
-- Kyuramen, Winchester, MA
-- La Saison Bakery, Charlestown, MA
-- Lucky Tiger, Charlestown, MA
-- Marcelino's Levantine Cocktails & Cuisine, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Masons Steakhouse, Quincy, MA
-- McGonagle's Pub, Dorchester, MA
-- Medium Rare, Watertown, MA
-- Naya, Boston (Downtown), MA
-- One Bite, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Plazita Mexico Tacos, Watertown, MA
-- PLNT Burger, Brookline, MA
-- Popeye's, Newton Corner, MA
-- Silver Girl, West Acton, MA
-- The Smoot Standard, Cambridge, MA
-- Sora Japan, Somerville (Magoun Square), MA
-- Stats, Boston (Hub Hall), MA
-- Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Hingham, MA
-- Thai Charoen, Winchester, MA
-- Tilde Cafe and Wine Bar, North Cambridge, MA
-- VinGoute Restaurant, Framingham, MA
November, 2024
CLOSED:
-- Antique Table, Winthrop, MA
-- Boston Market, Brockton, MA
-- Boston Market, Quincy, MA
-- Chez Casa, Salem, MA
-- City Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- The Continental, Saugus, MA
-- Dudley Cafe, Cambridge, MA
-- El Pelon Taqueria, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Little Q Hot Pot, Arlington, MA
-- Menya Jiro, Dedham, MA
-- Smokey Bones, Stoughton, MA
-- Solas, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Sweet Boba, Boston (North End), MA
OPEN:
-- D16 Lounge & Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- A Sanctuary Cafe, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- Bar 'Cino, Westwood, MA
-- Bernadette, Salem, MA
-- Bosse Enoteca, Natick, MA
-- Burnt Edges Bar Pizza, Waltham, MA
-- Burrito Loco, Allston, MA
-- Cava, North Andover, MA
-- Desnuda Cocina e Bar, Boston (South End), MA
-- Ganko Ittetsu Ramen, Braintree, MA
-- The Irving, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Kaia, Boston (South End), MA
-- KChickin, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- La Esquina del Sabor, Winthrop, MA
-- Levain Bakery, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Life Alive, Somerville (Union Square), MA
-- Maitland Farm, Kitchen, and Spirits, Salem, MA
-- Mother's Daughter Juice + Wellness Bar, Brockton, MA
-- Nouvelle Maison, Winchester, MA
-- Page & Leaf Cafe, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Phinista Cafe, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Pig Beach BBQ, South Boston, MA
-- POE-Lenta, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Rassa, Waltham, MA
-- The Salty Seagull, Beverly, MA
-- School Street Foods, Lynnfield, MA
-- Soul on Shawmut, Roxbury, MA
-- Standard Italian, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Sweeney's on Boylston, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Top Mix Bar & Kitchen, Cambridge (Alewife), MA
-- Uno Mas Taco & Tequila Bar, Braintree, MA
-- Zurito, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
October, 2024
CLOSED:
-- 110 Grill, Malden, MA
-- b.good, Boston (Northeastern), MA
-- Evviva Trattoria, Malden, MA
-- Jamie's Roast Beef, Beverly, MA
-- Jamie's Roast Beef, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
-- Pennypacker's, Somerville (Magoun Square), MA
-- The Rudder, Gloucester, MA
-- Sapporo Ramen, Brookline, MA
-- Sapporo Ramen, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Thornton's Fenway Grille, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Wild Willy's Burgers, Watertown, MA
OPEN:
-- 155 on Portland, Boston (West End), MA
-- Anna's Taqueria, Woburn, MA
-- Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream, Watertown, MA
-- The Blue Elephant, Somerville (Ball Square), MA
-- Boon Choo, Sharon, MA
-- Brava Cucina, Weymouth Landing, MA
-- Bred Gourmet, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- CanalSide Food + Drink Food Hall (Including Sapporo Ramen), Cambridge, MA
-- Che! Empanada, Cambridge (Cambridgeport), MA
-- Everbowl, Woburn, MA
-- Hakki Asian Fusion, Sharon, MA
-- Hungry Pot, Framingham, MA
-- Karma, Winchester, MA
-- Kismet, Cambridge (Huron Village), MA
-- Laced Pizza & Pub, Foxboro, MA
-- Life Alive, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Mida, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Oba Bakery, Allston, MA
-- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Medford, MA
-- Sofra, Allston, MA
-- Sushi Guys, South Boston, MA
-- Tap 151 Bar and Grill, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA
-- Thaiger Den, Malden, MA
-- TofuStory, Allston, MA
-- The Vintage Tea and Cake Company, Arlington, MA
-- Wicked Wings, Billerica, MA
September, 2024
CLOSED:
-- Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Natick, MA
-- Busy Bee Restaurant & Diner, Brookline, MA
-- Chalawan, Cambridge, MA
-- Emma's Macarons, Waltham, MA
-- Fit-Z's Bar & Grille, Watertown, MA
-- KKatie's Express, West Bridgewater, MA
-- Minado Restaurant, Natick, MA
-- Neko's Of New York, Stoughton, MA
-- Salem Lowe, Salem, MA
-- Shiraz Persian Cuisine, Watertown, MA
-- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Framingham, MA
OPEN:
-- Aloe Natural Acai & Coffee Shop, East Boston, MA
-- Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Wellesley, MA
-- Bread Thyme, West Roxbury, MA
-- Chennai Bites, Watertown, MA
-- Crave Cafe, Somerville, MA
-- Dani's Queer Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Da Vinci Gelato + Waffle, Boston, MA
-- Fiesta Bites Pizzeria, Arlington Heights, MA
-- Fiorella's Cucina, Burlington, MA
-- Flake Bakery, Brookline, MA
-- Four Seasons Cafe, Watertown, MA
-- Hobson's Bar & Kitchen, Allston, MA
-- Just Salad, Boston (Fort Point), MA
-- Lakon Paris Patisserie, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Margeaux Supper Parlor, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Melty, Dedham, MA
-- Mr. H, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Pink Carrot, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Pon De Joy, Andover, MA
-- The Real McCoy, Wilmington, MA
-- Sarva Indian Cuisine, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Scobie's Cafe & Bar, Dorchester, MA
-- Taqueria Los Compadres, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Umami Tsunami Taqueria, Dorchester, MA
-- Uncle Tetsu, Boston (Chinatown), MA
August, 2024
CLOSED:
-- Andiamo Restaurant + Bar, Chelmsford, MA
-- Dolce Vita Ristorante, Boston (North End), MA
-- Ginger Exchange, Boston (Symphony Hall), MA
-- Good Company, Charlestown, MA
-- King & I, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- La Cucina Ristorante, North Easton, MA
-- Majestic Dragon, Ipswich, MA
-- Phuong Nam Restaurant, Dochester (Fields Corner), MA
OPEN:
-- Black Rose European Bakery, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Bom Dough, East Cambridge, MA
-- Bon Me, Cambridge (Technology Square), MA
-- Cafe Itadaki, Brookline Village, MA
-- Crush Pizza, East Boston, MA
-- GeGe's Cuisine, Framingham, MA
-- Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant, Allston, MA
-- Isla Oasis, Everett, MA
-- Mission on Fire, West Roxbury, MA
-- Mother Anna's, Medfield, MA
-- Namaste Spice, East Arlington, MA
-- Nan Xiang Express, Boston (South End), MA
-- Niveaux Pâtisserie, North Quincy, MA
-- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Rev Burger, North Beverly, MA
-- Sankalp - The Taste Of India, Foxborough, MA
-- Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Lexington, MA
-- Turmeric House, Braintree, MA
-- Wemmy's Kitchen & Lounge, Marlborough, MA
July, 2024
CLOSED:
-- 204 Washington Restaurant & Bar, Walpole, MA
-- As Good As It Gets Cafe, Wilmington, MA
-- The Blarney Stone, Dorchester, MA
-- Burgerim, Burlington, MA
-- Fajitas & 'Ritas, Boston, MA
-- Horse Thieves Tavern, Dedham, MA
-- La Vita Dolce, Tewksbury, MA
-- Oga's Japanese Cuisine, Natick, MA
-- The Porch, Medford, MA
-- Shaking Crab, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- Seaside Coffee, Marshfield, MA
-- The Smoke Shop BBQ, Boston (North Station), MA
-- The Smoke Shop BBQ, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Zoe's, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
OPEN:
-- Amba, Cambridge, MA
-- The Bagel Bar, Winchester, MA
-- Big Chicken, Peabody, MA
-- Brelundi, Tewksbury, MA
-- Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Dryft, Wellesley, MA
-- Eat Greek Gyros, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Esmai's Cafe & Restaurant, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- Gong Cha, Boston (South Station), MA
-- Gong Cha, Boston (West End/Beacon Hill), MA
-- Greco, Burlington, MA
-- KungFu Kitchen, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- Lakon Paris Patisserie, Brighton, MA
-- Le Mari, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Luxor Cafe, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Mamaleh's, Somerville (Boynton Yards), MA
-- Merai, Brookline, MA
-- Oasit's Sweet Dessert Studio, Brookline (Washington Square), MA
-- Pho Station, Wellesley, MA
-- Qué Mas, Beverly, MA
-- The Red Fox, Boston (North End), MA
-- The Shawmut Inn, Boston (South End), MA
-- Woodlands, Framingham, MA
June, 2024
CLOSED:
-- Atlantico, Boston (South End), MA
-- Bar Athena, Holliston, MA
-- Bin 26 Enoteca, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- Cucina LaRosa's, Wilmington, MA
-- EVOO, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- La Paloma, Quincy, MA
-- Porters Bar and Grill, Boston (North Station), MA
-- Rocco's Doughnut Company, Burlington, MA
-- Silvertone, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Tenderoni's, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- The Wheelhouse Diner, Quincy, MA
-- Za, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
OPEN:
-- Abuela's Table, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Asaro Bakery & Cafe, Cambridge, MA
-- Banh Mi Boba & Me, Stoughton, MA
-- Bar Fellini/Loyall Counting Room/Matria, Boston (Waterfront), MA
-- Bon Me, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA
-- Boston Halal, Boston, MA
-- ButterBird, Watertown, MA
-- Crêpes 'n Capes, Weymouth Landing, MA
-- Florenza Cafe, East Boston, MA
-- The Half Cookie, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Jahunger, Cambridge, MA
-- Makiin, Maynard, MA
-- Mood, Boston (North End), MA
-- Omi Korean Grill, Boston, MA
-- Omori Izakaya & Sushi, Quincy, MA
-- Rebelle Bagels, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Sweeties, Roslindale, MA
-- Tavern in the Square, Weymouth, MA
-- The Vermilion Club, Boston, MA
-- Yas Chicken, Brockton, MA
May, 2024
CLOSED:
-- 4th & Cherry, Weymouth, MA
-- Feng's Asian Cuisine, Wakefield, MA
-- Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant, Allston, MA
-- The Plate, Milton, MA
-- Tavern in the Square, Allston, MA
-- The Thirsty Scholar, Somerville, MA
OPEN:
-- Althea, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
-- Amber Road, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- Bakey, Newton Centre, MA
-- BOSA Coastal Italian, Haverhill, MA
-- Boston Halal, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Cacao, Boston (South End), MA
-- Chick'n More, Saugus, MA
-- Chubbs Taco & Tequila Bar, Boston (Adams Village), MA
-- Day & Night Cereal Bar, Brighton (Oak Square), MA
-- Don Bravo Mexican Grill, Pembroke, MA
-- Egg Holic, Burlington, MA
-- Headroom, Boston (Fort Point), MA
-- Honeygrow, Peabody, MA
-- The James Pub & Provisions, Essex, MA
-- Juicygreens, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- Jules on Devonshire, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- Just Salad, Burlington, MA
-- Kyuramen, Brookline, MA
-- La Padrona, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- The Layover, East Boston, MA
-- Mestizo, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- New York Pizza, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
-- Ninebark Kitchen + Drinks, West Newton, MA
-- Noble Castella, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- Patrick's North Shore Eatery, North Andover, MA
-- Small Victories, South Boston, MA
-- Spice Art, Canton, MA
-- Spring Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Taqueria Sabor Chilango, North Billerica, MA
-- Toca Chida, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- Veggie Crust, Waltham, MA
-- Verveine Cafe & Bakery, Cambridge, MA
-- Vitamin Sea Brewing, Plymouth, MA
April, 2024
CLOSED:
-- Bickford's, Woburn, MA
-- Boston Hot Dog Company, Salem, MA
-- IHOP, Quincy, MA
-- Maxie's Deli, Stoughton, MA
-- Parlour, Brookline, MA
-- Shea's Riverside Restaurant and Bar, Essex, MA
-- Silvertone Bar & Grill, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Wahlburgers, Dorchester (South Bay), MA
-- Waterfront Bar & Grill, Plymouth, MA
OPEN:
-- A&B Burgers, Boston (Time Out Market), MA
-- Amelia's Taqueria, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- Baby Cafe Kitchen, Allston, MA
-- bartaco, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- BE Pasta Bar, Brookline, MA
-- Birdies Hot Chicken, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Ciao! Pizza and Pasta, Somerville (Ball Square), MA
-- Cini's Pasta Bar, Bati, and Adriano's, Boston (Hub Hall), MA
-- The Fat Greek, East Arlington, MA
-- Few and Far, Dedham, MA
-- Fireside Tavern Sherborn/Fireside Cafe, Sherborn, MA
-- Fish Taco, Boston (North End), MA
-- Greek Habits, Arlington, MA
-- Just Salad, Needham, MA
-- Kokoro Craft Udon, Andover, MA
-- Kyo Matcha, Brookline, MA
-- La Pinata, East Boston, MA
-- Los Alebrijes, East Boston, MA
-- Meet Point Patisserie, Brookline, MA
-- NY Bagel Factory, Newtonville, MA
-- OTTO Pizza, Newtonville, MA
-- Post 1917 Steakhouse, Reading, MA
-- Revival Cafe + Kitchen, Lexington, MA
-- Sakabayashi, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Shake Shack, Wellesley, MA
-- Tandoor & Curry, Woburn, MA
-- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Vivi's Tapas Bar, Revere, MA
-- Ziggy Bombs, Brookline, MA
-- Zomsa, Arlington, MA
March, 2024
CLOSED:
-- American Flatbread, Salem, MA
-- Doragon Ramen, Ashland, MA
-- Frank, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- Friendly's, East Boston (Logan Airport), MA
-- Grainmaker, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Grainmaker, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Grainmaker, Woburn, MA
-- Ivory Pearl, Brookline (Washington Square), MA
-- Kouzina Estiatorio, Dedham, MA
-- Lendy's Deli, Saugus, MA
-- Pikalo, Cambridge, MA
-- Precinct Kitchen + Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Seabiscuit, East Boston, MA
-- Sofia Italian Steakhouse, West Roxbury, MA
-- Taffer's Tavern, Watertown, MA
-- Untold Brewing, Hingham, MA
OPEN:
-- Baleia, Boston (South End), MA
-- Ballast Kitchen & Bar, Quincy, MA
-- Bandoleros, Concord, MA
-- Chilacates, East Cambridge, MA
-- The Common Room Grill, Needham, MA
-- The Dooliner Irish Pub & Restaurant, Newton (Nonantum), MA
-- Doragon Eatery – Comfort Kitchen, Ashland, MA
-- Fresh Noodle, Allston, MA
-- From Scratch, Brighton, MA
-- Gigantic Wonton, Allston, MA
-- Graffiti Pizza and Street Food, Allston, MA
-- Knead Bakery and Bistro, Scituate, MA
-- Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Quilo's Taqueria, Arlington, MA
-- Somaek, Temple Records, Sushi @ Temple Records, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- XOXO Sushi Bar, Chestnut Hill, MA
February, 2024
CLOSED:
-- The Falconer Taproom & Kitchen, Beverly, MA
-- Floramo's Restaurant, Wakefield, MA
-- Hummus v'Hummus, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Nagoya Sushi, Stoughton, MA
-- Nusr-Et Steakhouse, Boston, MA
-- Orinoco, Boston (South End), MA
-- Out of the Blue, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Papagayo, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- Pho Linh, North Quincy, MA
-- Rosa Mexicano, Burlington, MA
-- The Scotty Dog, Beverly, MA
-- Topp Salad, Beverly, MA
-- Vincent's, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
OPEN:
-- Art's Creamery, Belmont, MA
-- The Babe, Salem, MA
-- Banh Mi Cafe, Watertown, MA
-- Dave's Hot Chicken, Boston (Theatre District), MA
-- Dotty's Kitchen & Raw Bar, Quincy, MA
-- Fuchunju, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Giana Restaurant + Bar, South Easton, MA
-- GoFresh Cafe, Sharon, MA
-- Hi-Rise Sweets, Cambridge, MA
-- Lê Madeline, North Quincy, MA
-- Main St Grille and Taphouse, Wakefield, MA
-- Momo Masala, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Playa Bowls, Wellesley, MA
-- The Purple Pig, Marlborough, MA
-- Revival Cafe + Kitchen, Watertown, MA
-- Ten One Tea House, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- The Tree Bar and Lounge, Braintree, MA
-- U Dumpling House, Framingham, MA
-- Wa Shin, Boston (Bay Village), MA
-- Yas Chicken, Burlington, MA
-- Yume Ga Arukara, Boston (Seaport District), MA
A market of extremes: How 2026 will impact restaurant winners and losers
Price compression has intensified competition between restaurant sectors, as executives look back on a bifurcated year.

2026 has seen a reversal of fortune for many of the brands that excelled in the first four years of the 2020s,
The most recent restaurant earnings season saw stark bifurcation between consumer segments that are still spending liberally, and those that have pulled back on discretionary expenditures. At the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference in Las Vegas last month, experts and restaurant executives said they expected this divide of the industry into winners and losers to continue, exacerbated by economic uncertainty.
Earnings data shows a bifurcation in terms of brand performances, with struggling brands remaining in the doldrums. Those that have invested in holistic value and significant brand turnarounds have seen a revival in sales.
Consumer Trends
At the heart of that brand performance bifurcation is a split in consumer behavior, R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at Placer.ai, said. Low-income consumers, and brands that rely on them, began to see a steep drop off in activity over the summer.
“High-end consumers are fine. Sit down locations, both in fine dining and casual dining, are holding up very well, but in QSR and fast casual, [traffic] dropped off pretty quickly there,” Hottovy said.
Hottovy said the shift in consumer behavior that’s causing this bifurcation in sales outcomes resulted, at least in part, from a convergence of prices.
“Some of these chains reached the point where I’m paying $15 to $20 per entree, I just don’t feel like I’m getting the value out of that,” Hottovy said. Consumers, as a result, are turning to options that offer more for the same amount of money, whether that’s in portion size, innovative menu items, on-premise experience, or the perception of premium ingredients.
John Tibe, managing director at Jefferies, said the convergence of prices has created intense competition across dining segments.
“We continue to see this war at $10 to $12 where, if you rewind maybe 10 or 15 years ago, it was pretty clear, where quick service, fast casual and casual dining were [priced],” Tibe said. “Now there’s a lot of competition in that low-level digit area, and the consumer is demanding more and more value for what they’re getting.”
John Oakes, CEO of Revenue Management Solutions, said the brands that have managed to thread the needle and bring in consumers across income groups, rather than just high-income consumers, are ones that offer holistic value. But, Oakes said, it was important not to underplay the impact of dollar values, which are often the clearest value indicators for consumers.
“Price is still incredibly important,” Oakes said at an RFDC panel. “So we are seeing a big push to make sure that there is value on the everyday core menu, and that will continue in 2026.”
The pricing issues that have impacted many diners, Oakes said, are counteracting generational trends — Gen Z consumers may be strapped for cash, but they also want to dine out.
This value-seeking orientation, and the affective demand by many consumers, is the consumer force determining which brands have seen sales surge this year, and which have seen them sag.
Best Pizza in Every New England State
So much pizza, so little time. Our picks for the best pizza in every New England state guarantee the perfect slice.
Best Pizza in Connecticut: Sally’s Apizza
You can’t write about pizza in Connecticut without starting in New Haven, and of all the excellent spots serving apizza — the traditional local moniker for Neapolitan-style pies, pronounced “a-BEETS” — we’re partial to Sally’s for its thin, charred-at-the edges crust; its generous toppings (if you’re feeling ambitious, try the bacon and onion); and its zippy red sauce. It’s worth noting that Sally’s has recently been sold, after having been owned by the Consiglio family for more than 80 years, but all indications are that the new crew will stay the course.

Best Pizza in Connecticut: Sally’s Apizza
There’s so much great pizza in New England that narrowing a list down to the best pizza in every state means overlooking a lot of excellent pies. But the following spots are so truly exceptional that any real pizza lover must pay them a visit posthaste.
First, a quick history: New Englanders have been enjoying great pizza ever since the first large waves of Italian immigrants began selling hot pies on the streets of cities like New York, Chicago, and Boston at the turn of the last century. Gennaro Lombardi is credited with running the first American pizzeria, beginning at his New York grocery store in 1897 and later at the pizzeria Lombardi’s in 1905. However, an October 4, 1903, article in the Boston Journal offers the following gem:
Scattered through North and Prince streets and other portions of the Italian colony where Neapolitans congregate are occasional little shops with the words “Pizze Cavuie” on the windows. The words mean simply “hot cakes” in the Neapolitan dialect, but only a traveler would know that the pizze are one of the famous products of Naples, eaten by rich and poor, high and low, and dutifully partaken of by every tourist as one of the features that must be “done” in order to say that one has seen Naples…
So maybe pizza hit New England’s shores before New York’s. Maybe it was simultaneous. When it comes to food history, important moments tended to happen without official scribes present.
Now … on to our picks!
Where to Find the Best Pizza in Every New England State

Best Pizza in Maine: Slab
Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza may be enjoying an extended moment in the spotlight, but Stephen Lanzalotta’s thick Sicilian slab pies in Portland are a reminder that the world of pizza contains delicious multitudes. The oil-enriched crust is bubbly and tender, topped with rivulets of tangy-sweet sauce and melted mozzarella and provolone. Sure, you can add other toppings, but try the original first. It’s perfection.

Best Pizza in Massachusetts: Area Four
It takes 30 hours of fermentation and a 13-year-old sourdough starter for the pizza crust at Boston’s Area Four to develop its signature tang and a shatteringly crisp exterior that belies the tender, chewy interior. This crust is so good we’d eat it plain. But then we’d be missing out on one of the best clam and bacon pies in New England, not to mention the earthy mushroom-fontina-gremolata blend. You can find Area Four in Kendall Square in Cambridge and the South End in Boston.
Best Pizza in New Hampshire: Alley Cat
It’s not just the Alley Cat’s extra-crisp crust — which holds up even under a blanket of toppings like cheese and pepperoni or barbecue chicken and red onion — that earns our praise. Nor is it the charming hole-in-the-wall vibe of this downtown Manchester joint. It’s also the refreshingly restrained prices, with slices for $2.10 and most of the 20-inch extra-large pies costing less than $20.

Best Pizza in Rhode Island: Al Forno
Think back to pizza as we knew it before Al Forno. When George Germon and Johanne Killeen opened their restaurant in Providence in 1980, they introduced grilled pizza to New Englanders, launched the careers of future luminaries like Ken Oringer and Suzanne Goin, and drew our attention away from the pillow-crusted pies that had long defined the genre. It was a watershed moment, a game-changer, and it’s well worth remembering that these rustic delights are still on the menu, still made with the best seasonal ingredients, and still fantastic.

Best Pizza in Vermont: American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
Yes, it’s a chain, but it’s not a chain-chain. And the crowds lining up on St. Paul Street in Burlington (and at sister locations in Middlebury and Waitsfield) are a testament to the quality of these handmade pies baked in hand-built wood-fired oven and topped with local cheeses, house-made sausage, and organic red sauce. There’s beauty in watching them get made, and even more beauty in the eating.
Where are your favorite spots for the best pizza in every New England state? Let us know!
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