Funky NE Brunch Chain To Close Danvers Location, Seeking New North Shore Home

DANVERS, MA — A popular breakfast, brunch and casual eatery is closing its Danvers location at the end of the month as it says the search for a new home on the North Shore remains ongoing.

The Friendly Toast said that "mechanical issues within the building" are forcing the closure of the location at 50 Independence Way in Danvers as of Dec. 31.

The company said in a statement that "while we had previously announced plans to relocate within the Danvers community upon the expiration of our lease, and despite our extensive search, The Friendly Toast has not yet identified a new space in the area that meets our operational needs and maintains the experience our customers expect and deserve."

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The Friendly Toast opened in Danvers in 2021.

"The Friendly Toast remains committed to finding a new space in Massachusetts' North Shore," the company said. "We've loved serving the Danvers community and are extremely grateful for the support we've received from our guests and neighbors over the past four years.

"We plan to keep searching for a space that feels right for our team and for our customers."

The company said the business will have normal business operations through Dec. 31 and that all employees have been offered a bonus to stay on board through the end of business, as well as an opportunity to transfer to a nearby location.

The Friendly Toast has five locations in New Hampshire as well as Massachusetts locations in Boston's Back Bay, Burlington, North Andover, Chestnut Hill, Dedham and Harvard Square.