[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]
A longtime diner in Cambridge will soon be 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 upcoming Brookline Lunch in South Boston is 108 L Street, South Boston, MA, 02127.
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[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]
A longtime diner in Cambridge will soon be 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 upcoming Brookline Lunch in South Boston is 108 L Street, South Boston, MA, 02127.
(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)
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