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Restaurants for Lease in Brookline

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Full Restaurant for Lease in Wrentham, MA
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Full Restaurant
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Full Restaurant for Lease in Wrentham, MA, 6,479 SF

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1048 South St, Wrentham, MA 02093, USA6,479 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in Waltham, MA
Full Restaurant
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High Visibility Ventless Cafe Space For Lease (partially furnished)

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Waltham, MA1,050 sq ft50 seats
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Lease in Boston, MA
Full Restaurant
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Old Corner Bookstore

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5 School St, Boston, MA 02108, USA2,266 sq ft
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Drive-Thru Restaurant for Lease in Revere, MA
Drive Thru
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Drive-Thru Restaurant for Lease in Revere, MA, 4,885 SF

$4/SF/moNNN
Est. $19,540/mo all-in · 4,885 SF
1141 Revere Beach Pkwy, Revere, MA 02151, USA4,885 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Drive-Thru
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Lease in Stoughton, MA
Full Restaurant
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Full Restaurant for Lease in Stoughton, MA, 5,856 SF

$2.73/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,987/mo all-in · 5,856 SF
301 Technology Center Dr, Stoughton, MA 02072, USA5,856 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Lease in Somerville, MA
Full Restaurant
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Full Restaurant for Lease in East Somerville, Somerville, MA , 5,100 SF

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122 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145, USA5,100 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Lease in Concord, MA
Full Restaurant
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Prime restaurant opportunity in Concord

$3/SF/mo
Est. $3,456/mo all-in · 1,152 SF
208 Fitchburg Tpke, Concord, MA 01742, USA1,152 sq ft
Full Restaurant for Lease in Wellesley, MA
Full Restaurant
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Wellesley Square Restaurant Opportunity

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45 Church St, Wellesley, MA 02482, USA3,842 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap

Market Context

Brookline Restaurant Lease Market at a Glance

Key figures tenants and landlords need to understand the Brookline restaurant lease market.

Brookline is a town of approximately 63,000 residents directly adjacent to Boston (the town partially surrounds Boston in the Boston neighborhoods of Brighton, Allston, and Mission Hill). Median household income is among the highest in Massachusetts and the affluent year-round resident base supports a premium walkable restaurant economy without the volatility of tourist-driven markets. The town hosts a substantial Jewish population that anchors one of the largest kosher restaurant concentrations in New England.

Restaurant lease rates in Brookline run $36 to $65 per square foot annually depending on corridor. Coolidge Corner is the highest at $52 to $65. Brookline Village ranges from $42 to $58. Washington Square and Cleveland Circle run $38 to $52. Outer neighborhood corridors offer more accessible entry costs at $36 to $46 per square foot.

Brookline restaurant acquisitions involving alcohol service require liquor license transfer through the Brookline Board of Selectmen / Select Board under M.G.L. c. 138 § 17. Brookline licenses trade at approximately $200,000 to $375,000 for full all-alcohol and $75,000 to $135,000 for beer and wine. The town has historically been a tight license market due to high demand and limited quota.

Popular Markets

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Brookline restaurant space spans several distinct corridors, each with different rent levels, foot traffic patterns, and tenant mix.

  • Coolidge Corner (Premium Walkable Spine): Coolidge Corner along Beacon Street is Brookline's premier walkable dining corridor, anchored by the historic Coolidge Corner Theatre and surrounded by independent restaurants, cafes, kosher and Israeli concepts, and longstanding neighborhood institutions. Lease rates run $52 to $65 per square foot annually for prime Beacon Street locations. Strong year-round demand from the affluent Brookline residential base.
  • Brookline Village (Historic Core): Brookline Village around Washington Street and Boylston Street anchors the town's historic center with a concentrated walkable dining cluster, the Green Line D Branch, and proximity to Longwood Medical Area workforce. Lease rates run $42 to $58 per square foot. Strong weekday lunch demand.
  • Washington Square & Cleveland Circle (Neighborhood Markets): Washington Square (Beacon Street midway between Coolidge Corner and Cleveland Circle) and Cleveland Circle (at the Beacon Street and Chestnut Hill Avenue intersection) anchor Brookline's residential neighborhood dining corridors. Lower rents than Coolidge Corner ($38 to $52 per square foot) and steady walk-in demand.
  • Longwood & Audubon Circle (Medical Adjacent): Brookline's portions along Longwood Avenue and Audubon Circle serve the Longwood Medical Area workforce including Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women's, Boston Children's, and Dana-Farber. Strong weekday lunch demand from medical staff and students.

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Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Brookline

Confirm the space fit

Compare hood, grease trap, walk-in, seating, patio, parking, utilities, and build-out condition before touring.

Review the lease path

Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.

Check approvals

Confirm landlord consent, use approvals, health permits, alcohol licensing, signage, and local inspections for the address.

Model opening costs

Compare base rent, NNN, tenant improvements, equipment needs, deposits, and permit costs before submitting an offer.

For Owners & Brokers

Why Use Pepperlot to Lease a Restaurant Space in Brookline

Built exclusively for restaurant real estate. Not a general commercial platform with a restaurant filter.

Restaurant Only Spaces

Every listing on Pepperlot is a restaurant or F&B space. No warehouses, offices, or unrelated commercial properties diluting your search.

MA-Specific Listing Fields

Hood specs, grease traps, walk-in coolers, ventilation, BYOB designation, license potential, outdoor seating. The details that drive Massachusetts lease decisions are in every listing.

Location Intelligence

Cuisine gap analysis, foot traffic demand, and competitive landscape data for Brookline sites. Make a more informed lease decision before signing.

Confidential Listings

Some of the best Brookline restaurant spaces are listed confidentially. Pepperlot gives you access to off-market opportunities not available on general platforms.

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How to Lease a Restaurant Space in Brookline

What to expect when leasing a restaurant space through Pepperlot in Brookline.

Filter by Restaurant-Specific Features

Pepperlot lets you filter Brookline spaces by hood type, grease trap, square footage, outdoor seating, BYOB suitability, and other restaurant-specific features. No more sifting through office and retail listings that do not fit.

Confirm Infrastructure Readiness

Second-generation spaces vary widely in condition. Confirm hood specs, grease trap capacity, ventilation, plumbing rough-ins, and gas/electrical service before signing an LOI. Pepperlot listings surface these details upfront.

Negotiate Lease Terms Directly

Each Brookline listing displays the landlord or broker's contact details. Reach out directly to negotiate base rent, term length, renewal options, CAM, build-out allowance, and any operational requirements specific to your concept.

Plan for License and Permits

If your concept includes alcohol service, you'll need to acquire a Massachusetts liquor license through a separate ABC transfer transaction, since new licenses are rarely issued under the 1:3,000 cap. BYOB operations avoid this entirely. Confirm health permits, occupancy classification, parking, and any sidewalk seating ordinances with the Brookline municipal clerk before signing.

About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Space Search in Brookline

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Brookline: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are restaurant lease rates in Brookline, MA?

Brookline restaurant lease rates typically range from $36 to $65 per square foot annually depending on district, anchor co-tenancy, and lease structure. NNN structure is standard across Massachusetts commercial leases.

What is a second-generation restaurant space?

A second-generation restaurant space is a location that was previously operated as a restaurant and retains the hood, grease trap, plumbing rough-ins, ventilation, and other infrastructure required for a kitchen operation. Second-generation spaces dramatically reduce build-out cost and time-to-open compared to first-generation conversions.

Are BYOB restaurant spaces available in Brookline?

Yes. BYOB restaurant spaces are common in Brookline and across Massachusetts, particularly in markets where liquor license values are high. BYOB is a viable operating model for many independent restaurants and a way to launch without the cost of a license transfer. Some of the highest-rated independent restaurants in Brookline operate BYOB.

Can I get a liquor license at a new Brookline restaurant space?

New liquor licenses are rarely issued in established Massachusetts municipalities due to the state quota system under M.G.L. c. 138 § 17. Most operators acquire a license through a transfer of an existing license from a seller, which is a separate transaction from the lease and typically requires 30 to 120 days for license transfer processing. The 2024 Healey law (225 new Boston licenses) and 2025 conversion law allow towns to reclaim inactive licenses, modestly expanding availability.

What lease term should I expect in Brookline?

Typical restaurant lease terms in Brookline run 5 to 10 years with one or two renewal options. NNN structure is standard, with the tenant paying CAM, property taxes, and insurance on top of base rent. Personal guarantees are common in Massachusetts commercial leases. Confirm renewal terms, escalations, and exit provisions before signing.

Can I list a restaurant space for lease in Brookline on Pepperlot?

Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Landlords, brokers, and operators can create a restaurant-specific listing with details like hood specs, grease trap, square footage, BYOB suitability, and lease terms. Confidential listing options are available.