Boston Inspectional Services Department

Boston records detail third-floor test kitchen and coffee bar license at Schrafft's Center

Approved the alteration, electrical, fire-alarm and occupancy records

The Schrafft Center in Charlestown already lists a coffee bar among its tenant amenities, open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. On October 21, 2026, the city's license record added a food establishment license for "Schrafft's Center Coffee Bar" at 529 Main Street.

Updated 1 hour ago

Dorchester's Pizza 24 drops off Boston food license list

Money Moves

As of September 2026: Maintains the active food establishment license list

A Dorchester pizza shop has vanished from Boston's public list of licensed food establishments. Pizza 24 at 301 Adams St was on the registry as of September 15 — two city readings later, it's gone.

Updated Sep 17

byChae secures second Boston license for 222 Newbury Street restaurant

Built World

As of September 2026: Issued food establishment license to byChae on August 4, 2026

Boston has issued byChae two licenses it needs to operate a restaurant at 222 Newbury Street, a prime Back Bay address. The city's food establishment license, dated August 4, permits eating and take-out service. It follows the Licensing Board's Common Victualler approval from July 2.

Updated Sep 14

Baba Shawarma secures Boston approvals for 100 Blackstone location

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Issued the certificate of occupancy

Baba Shawarma moved a step closer to opening at 100 Blackstone Street after Boston issued two key approvals in under a month: a food establishment license filed May 21 and a certificate of occupancy issued June 17. The certificate allows a pizza restaurant use with a 36A zoning designation and includes basement storage and prep space, valued at $10,000 in declared construction work.