Wayland Square Diner announced its closure on Monday through a letter posted on its storefront. The diner, which first opened in 1957, cited “failed lease negotiations” as a main reason for the closure.
This is the fourth restaurant to close in Wayland Square in recent months. The Salted Slate and Minerva’s Pizza both closed in May, while Feed the Cheeks shut their doors in Wayland Square early July.
“Thank you for the memories and for being part of our journey,” owner Michele Brunelle wrote in the letter. “We will miss you all.”
Some have connected the recent closures with the Washington Bridge demolition, which has deterred traffic into the Wayland Square area.
In an interview with the Boston Globe in March, Brunelle said that the diner had been struggling financially in recent months.
Brunelle did not respond to The Herald’s request for comment.
Initially named “Ruffuls Restaurant,” Wayland Square Diner was founded by the Ruffuls family. The establishment opened as a deli before later transitioning to restaurant operations.
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