Wellesley said hello to a bunch of new businesses, including a handful of restaurants in 2024, but also bid farewell to some old favorites.
Restaurants
The restaurant scene in Wellesley continued to boom, with the arrival of Dryft (seafood and pasta) and Playa Bowls in Linden Square (formerly Pressed Juicery), and the introduction of black & blue Steak and Crab (in the former CVS space) and Shake Shack (in the former GAP space) in Wellesley Square. There was also the coming of Popovers in Church Square, and the opening of Pho Station in Wellesley Hills. Le Petit Four bakery ended the year with its popular debut, and Takara changed its name to Katara on Linden Street. Lemon Thai announced it would be closing its Wellesley Square restaurant at year end.
Beauty, Fitness & Fashion
Flyte.70 rolled out its beauty brand in Wellesley Square, and Human Powered Fitness wowed with its gear and services to help you reach fitness goals. Marathon Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine opened in Wellesley Hills, in the former Loyal Companion pet goods and services store.
A couple of nail salons opened—Color Me Nail Spa in Lower Falls, and Unique Nail & Spa on Linden Street. Milano Barbers filled the void left when Anthony’s Barber Shop vacated its Wellesley Hills space. Grettacole’s Gretta Beauty salon and fashion shop at 95 Central St., was been joined by the Gretta Luxe clothing and accessories shop, which moved from across the street.
CycleBar Wellesley closed shop at the start of 2024 after a nearly 20-year run, and the Longfellow Wellesley Tennis & Health Club slid into Boston Sports Club’s old spot near Babson College.
Gray Heron popped up with cozy blankets and pillows on Church Street, and Ana Katarina opened an upstairs jewelry shop in Wellesley Square. Laurel Grove announced it would be leaving Wellesley Square in early 2025.
Your pups can keep looking their best too thanks to the arrival of Peaceful Pooch and For Fluff’ Sake.
Fun & Art
Henry Bear’s Park opened a toy store on Washington Street, while Papa Wheelies emptied its Church Street space (it’s possible another bike shop will move in).
Page Waterman moved its art and framing business, which had been in Wellesley for more than 100 years, just across the line into South Natick.
Oh, and some bank branches closed, renamed, opened.
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