Friendly's Express to Open in Brookline

It appears that Brookline will soon join Mansfield in having a quick-casual dining spot that is part of a local ice cream chain. According to several online job postings (including one on the Craigslist site), Friendly's Express is coming to an undisclosed location in this western neighbor of Boston's. Friendly's Express had opened their first location in Mansfield this past summer, and more seem to be on their way over the coming months, including the one that is going to be in Brookline.

The Friendly's Express chain focuses on fast service and takeout orders, though they also have a dine-in option. Most of what is on the menu at the traditional Friendly's restaurants is offered at Friendly's Express, including salads, sandwiches, and ice cream, with all items being under $10.

As soon as we get information on the exact location of this new Friendly's Express in Brookline (as well as an approximate opening date), we will update the information here. [December 9 update: According to some notes from a Brookline Planning Board meeting on the Town of Brookline website, Friendly's Express will be located at 289 Harvard Street in the former Qdoba spot in Coolidge Corner. Thanks to a poster on Chowhound for initially letting us know about the address.]

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Cutty's to Open in Brookline in Early 2010

As mentioned in an earlier post, a cafe-style restaurant featuring "handcrafted food" with a focus on sandwiches will be opening in Brookline soon. According to a Boston Globe interview with the owner of the dining spot, Cutty's looks to open on Washington Street in Brookline Village in early January of 2010. The restaurant will be moving into the spot where the burger place Franky 'N the Boys used to be before closing earlier this fall.

Based on a sample menu posted by the Brookline TAB blog, Cutty's will probably offer a variety of homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches, as well as some desserts. The restaurant will also be open for breakfast, with likely items including bagels and muffins. According to the Globe interview, sandwiches should be priced somewhere between $6 and $8.

The address for this soon-to-open cafe in Brookline Village will be: Cutty's, 284 Washington Street, Brookline, MA, 02445.

For more information on the pending opening of Cutty's, please go to the Boston Globe and Brookline TAB/Wicked Local links below:

Charles Kelsey's goal: Building a better sandwich

A sample of Cutty’s fare

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