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January 2, 2016
Bay Ridge Stores and Businesses That Closed 2015 – 2023

Bay Ridge small shops have been closing along Third and Fifth Avenues.
Many of these shops were owned by people who became part of our community and greeted us by name or remembered what we ordered last time we visited them. Some shops have been part of Bay Ridge for decades and are missed by the locals.
August 2022
Anapoli’s Ice Cream Parlor/Diner at 6920 – 3rd Avenue
Crazy Brainy Bin Store at 8418 5th Avenue
Cozy Spot Cafe at 6823 3rd Avenue
Mr. Chips Restaurant at 7506 – 3rd Avenue
We Beauty and Foot Spa at 7615 – 3rd Avenue
July 2022
Salvation Army Family Store Donation Center – 3rd Avenue and 68th Street (See here)
Vape Rite Lounge at 7322- 3rd Avenue
June 2022
May 2022
Dandy Lion on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 89th Street closed – moved in with Mr. Chips. In August, Mr. Chips closed – see here
April 2022
Brooklyn Bay Seafood at 7026 – 3rd Avenue closed.
Bridgeview Pharmacy at 8912 – 3rd Avenue Closed
Norma’s Arts and Crafts at 7813 – 3rd Avenue closed
Expedia Cruise Ship Center at 7618 – 3rd Avenue closed (may have closed early, but sign was removed)
March 2022
Halo Salon on 86th Street closed.
February 2022
A B Liell Insurance Agency at 9004 – 5th Avenue closed
Rite Aid at 7501 Fifth Avenue closed.

January 2022
Smart Tax at 8527 – 3rd Avenue (I just noticed the awning was missing – see here)
SnowDays Ice Shop on 3rd Avenue closed.
Parkway Florist at 6916 Fort Hamilton Parkway closed.
December 2021
Boutique at 9303 – 3rd Avenue
St. Anthony Bakery – 6819 Fort Hamilton Parkway
November 2021
Pizzeria Uno
Play and Say at 7622 3rd Avenue (the original one is still there)
Coco Bubble Tea at 8612 -5th Avenue closed
October 2021
Brooklyn Roots is opening on 10./26
Pure Grit Vegan Popup will be here for three months – see here
Darn Donuts closed – see here
Bayside Sun Spa opened where Jay Beauty Parlor used to be – see here
September 2021
Tuscany Grill closed – see here
Lombardo’s Trattoria opened where Patsy’s used to be – see here
Viva La Pizza opened on Fort Hamilton Parkway – see here
Lavender Body Relax Massage and Foot Rub Closed – see here
Dentist office closed – see here
Spirit Halloween Popup shop opened – see here
August 2021
Dollar Basket closed – see here
Farmer’s Insurance closed – see here
Appletree Natural Market 7613 3rd Avenue closed.
July 2021
Patty’s Meat Market on 7th Avenue closed – see here
The Best Istanbul Restaurant closed – see here
Time for Salad on 86th Street closed – See here
Yucusiama Mexican Restaurant – see here
June 2021
Smoke and Snacks opened where Mathylde Frontus’ office was – see here
David Pizzeria closed on Ft. Hamilton Parkway
JQ Market opened – see here
Lulu Fashion opened on 3rd Avenue – see here
Muses Lashes opened – see here
Nosy Friends Pet Store opened – see here
Milano Market is Opening on 3rd Ave & 78th St. in June
Kimchi Kooks Kate’s Kitchen opened (see here)
May 2021
Little Forno Restaurant closed – see here
Upon Chef closed – see here
E&J Boutique moved to 6906 Fort Hamilton Parkway
Bombay Marsala opened at 7205 – 3rd Avenue
Law office of Michael Walker, Esq. closed – 9052 Ft. Hamilton Pkwy.
April 2021
Oishi Noodle Bar is Opening on the corner of 93rd and 3rd Avenue
Venezia Realty opened at 7807 – 3rd Avenue
Shawarma and Bites Opened at 7123 – 5th Avenue
WECNYC – I think this is a political organization. It looks like it does the same work as the Arab American Association of NY and it is very close in proximity.
Boca Del Cielo Opened on 3rd Avenue and 85th Street
March 2021
The Narrows Eatery is opening on 4th Avenue and 100th Street
Nunzio and Lucy Hair Salon 9208 – 4th Avenue – See here
M&C MiniMart at 6928 – 5th Avenue (See here)
Sweet Sofi finally opens – (See here)
Exit Realty Office 8403 – 3rd Avenue (See here)
February 2021
Brooklyn Beet Company at 7205 – 3rd Avenue closed. See here
El Toro Taqueria opened on 3rd Avenue
Rosa’s Hair and Organic Skin Care Opened on 93rd Street off 3rd Avenue
Jay Beauty at 9411 – 3rd Avenue closed. See here
Fresh Tortillas at 1708 – 86th Street closed. See here
January 2021
NYU Langone Medical Office at 7611 – 5th Avenue closed. See here
Big Tree fruit market on the corner of 77th and 5th Avenue closed.
Three Cocoa Grinders Closed in Bay Ridge
Aldo Shoe store on 86th Street is closing.
Congresswoman Malliotakis and Assemblyman Tannousis office is 7716 – 3rd Avenue (across the street from Greenhouse Cafe)
Hamzah Alawadi’s Barber Shop opened at 8020 – 3rd Avenue
Zoom in Clothing Store at 6929 is Closing.
Lux and Lace bridal store is moving from 8717- 3rd Avenue to 8806 3rd Avenue (where their other store, Nile Boutique was)
TJ Maxx on 86th Street closedd on 1/9/21
Zeinah Gifts and Home Decor Opened
Tang Spa re-opened on 1/2/21 on 5th Avenue between 77th and 78th Street (previously next to Connors and Sullivan Law Firm)
December 2020
Kentucky Fried Chicken at 9201 – 5th Avenue closed because the lot is going to be changed into a medical center pavillion.
Bay Ridge Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Dealership at 8825 – 5th Avenue
Brooklyn Bagels and More at 7302 – 3rd Avenue closed (they only opened last February)
Louie’s Gyros is coming to 7720 -3rd Avenue. Louie’s family owned Spartan restaurant!! ** We are excited to see Louie **
Narrows Coffee Shop closed after being in business for many years. The coffee shop is listed for $4,500 a month for rent here
David’s Pizzeria located at 6305 Fort Hamilton Parkway is closing. See here
Fig and Olive Food Mart Opened on 5th Avenue – See here
Red, White and Brew Bar at 8910 – 5th Avenue is for rent (I don’t know how long this has been closed)
Buonasera Restaurant is opening in Dyker Heights
Popeyes Fast Food is Coming to Ft. Hamilton Parkway (See here)
On Point Dance Apparel Store announced they were closing at the end of the month.
Century 21 Department Store on 86th Street in Bay Ridge closed.
House and Key Realty became Compass Realty
November 2020
Avid Hotel shared pictures of hotel design for 86th Street – see here.
Piccante Restaurant expanded to Piccante at Home – this storefront opened across the street at 7215 – 3rd Avenue (where Iraqi House used to be).
Little Athens NY Greek Restaurant opened at 7809 – 3rd Avenue.
Asal Yemen opened at 76616 – 5th Avenue.
3rd Avenue Organic Store 1 opened
October 2020
The Hermit Tattoo opened
Ayat Palestinian Street Food opened at 8504 – 3rd Avenue.
The Nile Boutique is closed – there is a sale on dresses until October 21st – see here Their other store (Luxe and Lace II) is expanding there.
Brooklyn Stitchery closed – see here
Zamaan Restaurant opened at 8915 – 5th Avenue.
Baya Bar 2 opened inside of Bad Ass Academy on Bay Ridge Avenue
September 2020
New Corners Restaurant said goodbye. See here
Fire Kebab opened at 535 – 86th Street (Sammy was shot at while setting up – see here). This used to Bay Diner Cafe.
Schnitzel Haus is just the first floor of the building now.
Daddy O’s Barbecue is coming to 8812 – 3rd Avenue – See here Standard Burger used to be here.
Ayat Palestinian Street food restaurant is opening at 8504 3rd Avenue – – next to Leo’s on 3rd Avenue – See here
Amiree Women’s and Men’s Clothing Store opened at 8320 – 5th Avenue
August 2020
Elegance Tailors closed after being in business for many years – see here.
Mocha Coffee Shop at 8602 4th Avenue (on the corner of 86th Street) closed. See here
Uncle Louie G’s at 8702 3rd Avenue announced they were closing. See here
Modells on 86th Street closed. The Models Corporation filed bankruptcy. See here.
Al-waha Food Market opened at 7305 – 5th Avenue See here
Come on Thai opened where My Thai used to be
3rd Avenue Dry Cleaners and Shoe Repair on 3rd Avenue and 78th Street closed.
Embers didn’t reopen and is for sale. See here
Bikram Yoga moved out of 8203 – 5th Avenue. They are sharing space with the Hitt Factory due to the Covid Closures in NYC.
July 2020
NY & Company is closing on 86th Street and 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. NY & Company declared bankrupcy.
Pure Tanning 7013 – 3rd Avenue is for rent.
Smoke Shop .7015 – 3rd Avenue is empty
Bagel Story changes business plan to a grocery store/meat store and becomes FalahiFarms.
Mike’s Pizza and Taqueria opens at 8125 – 5th Avenue (it was Gusto Pizza and Decora Pizza before)
Shear Ecstasy Hair Salon on 7th Avenue closed after being in business 32 years.
The Art Room closed at 8710 – 3rd Avenue – open online
The Owls Head announced it was closing. See here
Bay Ridge Yoga at 8020 – 3rd Avenue closed due to the pandemic. The owner is giving classes in the Park. – see here
June 2020
Gamestop on 86th Street in Bay Ridge closed.
Kimchee Korean Restaurant closed after being in business for 19 years.
Mussels and More changed to Mussels Brick Oven Pizza
Elia changed to Kotopoulo Greek Chicken Restaurant
Art Fun Studio on 92nd Street closed – See here
Bright White Laundromat at 8923 5th Avenue closed
Chobana at 8602 -3rd Avenue had paper over their windows. I just noticed noticed it.
May 2020
Mikawa Japanese Fusion opened at 7407 3rd Avenue where Tairyo Japanese Fusion – different menu- same phone number. 718-866-8090
Cup of Joe coffee shop opened.
Glasses and Co. is gone. 7217 – 3rd Avenue. I just noticed they closed up.
April 2020
La Sorrentina Ristorante on the corner of 11th Avenue and 66th Street closed
Grandma’s Pizzeria at 6918 – 3rd Avenue closed.
The coronavirus pandemic. Many Bay Ridge businesses are temporarily closed. But we also have some good news: A new discount store opened at 7019 – 3rd Avenue and they are selling household items at regular prices (no price gouging) which is making many residents happy.
A 99 cents store had been in this location for 20 years, so it’s nice to see it was replaced by a useful store for the community.
March 2020
Vita Be Well at 8503 – 4th Avenue closed (just noticed the For Rent sign)
Unique and Different Store on 5th Avenue closed.
Z&H Authentic Mexican Food opened on 5th Avenue
Tairyo Japanese Fusion – different menu- same phone number. 718-866-8090
New Lucky Nail Salon on 5th Avenue – closed – empty shop
February 2020
Burger IM   at 518 – 86th Street closed (they opened there in September 2018)
Things on Third at 7815 – 3rd Avenue is closing
MM Sportswear Outlet at 8115 – 3rd Avenue closed.
The Imaginary Kids Workshop is opening where Mr. Wood used to be at 8922- 3rd Avenue
Standard Burger at  8812-3rd Avenue closed.
7127 – 5th Avenue is being renovated….Art Hair Stylist just moved out of there two weeks ago.
Swirl and Fun on 86th Street closed. The place is in the realtor’s for $4996 a month
Playdays and Parties at 6632 – 3rd Avenue announced they were closing due to the owner’s retirement.
Hall of Fame Billards closed quietly. Rumors are a catering hall will go there.
Master Kay’s Barber Shop opened t 8813 – 3rd Avenue – where Planet of the Vapes used to be
Nail and Me Spa II (next to the old Painted Pot) store front 8007 – 3rd Avenue
The Stretch Joint moved off Third last week – see here
January 2020
Art Hair Stylist Barber moved to Staten Island – see here
Haverti Cafe and Lounge is opening at 6709 – 5th Avenue. Info
Mr. Wood at 8992- 3rd Avenue closed.
Bagels and More is opening on the corner of 73rd and 3rd Avenue where Don Mario used to be. (Info here) Don Mario is now incorporated into at Mi Tierra 7204 – 3rd Avenue (same family)
Bernstone & Grieco Injury Attorneys moved into 556 – 86th Street – see here
Imperial Antique Reproductions at 556 – 86th closed quietly
Sukana Sushi at 8121 – 5th Avenue has been closed since the start of the year. Info here
Deals 99 Cents Store at 7019 3rd Avenue announced they were closing after 22 years on the Avenue.
Sensational Nails 7014 3rd Avenue – I thought they were just on vacation. Phone disconnected
Boggie Doggie 2 on 5th Avenue Closed – See here – (the 3rd Avenue Boggie Doggie store is open)
Dime Bank on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 76th Street closed. See here
Pig Pig Cafe – a bubble tea shop opened  at 7115 – 3rd Avenue, where Audrey’s Concerto used to be (that closed in July 2019). See here
Al Shaibani Restaurant at 7317 – 5th Avenue closed – I just noticed the empty shop next to Schnitzel Haus (They only opened last March)
Aleli Mexican Restaurant opened in place of the law firm – see here
South Brooklyn Islamic Center – a new mosque opened at 7610 – 3rd Avenue, where Realty Nerd used to be (next to Omonia Cafe) – see here
RealtyNerd’s office quietly closed 7610 – 3rd Avenue – see here
Ms. Jenn’s Little Achievers is opening in Bay Ridge – see here
Yemen Unity Restaurant – New Owners?

December 2019
Pavlounis & Sfouggatakis, LLP Attorneys At Law is at the old newspaper’s office at 9733 – 4th Avenue. See here
Papa John’s hung a sign at 8015 – 5th Avenue where No Quarter Tavern used to be (that closed in August 2018) due to gang violence. See here
Play and Say 2 opened across the street from the original Play and Say (children’s language and therapy) where Debra Rose used to be at 7622- 3rd Avenue.
Eight months after hanging a sign, Dollar Basket opened at 7913 – 3rd Avenue. It’s a discount store and everything isn’t a dollar.
Santorini Restaurant and Cafe opened on 12/13. See here
Moko Nail Salon opened on Bay Ridge Avenue. See here.
Rimas Star Fashions opened at 6752 – 5th Avenue. NYC Deli and Grocery was here. See here
Don Mario’s moved into 7204 – 3rd Avenue leaving an empty storefront at 7302 – 3rd Avenue. See here  This corner storefront is empty (Don Mario’s only exists on Seamless now)
Costello’s Ace Hardware (formerly Polstein’s) on 13th Avenue announced they are closing in February and are having sales now. See here
Amuni Sicilian Restaurant opened at 7217 – 3rd Avenue where Burger Bistro used to be. See here
Brooklyn Brew Cafe opened at 310 – 79th Street. See here
H3 Hair Salon/Barber quietly closed 7411 – 3rd Avenue. I got a great blowout there.
Magic Lash Salon opened on 7718 – 3rd Avenue (Where Alex Limo and Car Service used to be) – across the street from The Greenhouse Cafe – see here
Time for Salad on 86th Street finally opened where Nothing Fits used to be. See here
Rags and Stripes Barber Shop at 8521 – 3rd Avenue closed.
November 2019
Luan’s Coffee Shop hung a sign at 7405 – 5th Avenue. See here
Clockface Coffeeshop opened on 74th Street off Third Avenue – See here
Peace by Piece Thrift Store is opening where Circles Restaurant used to be at 69`13 – 3rd Avenue – See here
Brooklyn Floral Market on Ovington and 7th is having an Out of Business sale – See here
Spanglish Eats at 6917 – 4th Avenue was only open for seven months. We are sorry to see it closed. See here
Burger Bistro at 7217 – 3rd Avenue closed. Their Park Slope restaurant is still open. See here.
NYC Grocery and Deli closed quietly. – 6752 5th Avenue.
October 2019
Brooklyn Made Tattoo quietly closed. Kaves renamed the business and opened in Industry City.
Broadway Pizza at 534 86th Street closed. It opened in August 2018, but it wasn’t the right spot for a pizzeria because the well-known Pizza Wagon is so close by.
Lighthouse Cafe has a sign that Authentic Mexican Food is coming to their restaurant – Is it a new owner? Will update soon.
Sketch Beauty Club opened at 7025 3rd Avenue where Snowdrop Florist used to be (next to Snowdys)
Leske’s Bakery was closed by the Marshall, but will reopen on 10/16
Ridge Kids is coming to 8122 – 3rd Avenue where Chic Boutique used to be – see here
Aleli Mexican Restaurant hung a sign at 78th Street and 3rd Avenue – see here
Bay Ridge Security closed their office on Bay Ridge Avenue (I still see their car in the area). A realtor posted a video to rent out the storefront – see here
September 2019
Brooklyn Bay Seafood opened – see here
Bay Ridge Bicycles opened – see here
Spartan Souvlaki closed after being in business for many years – see here
Gourmet Fresh opened on 86th Street
Zheng’s Beauty Salon is opening here
Fig and Olive Tree e closed quietly
Onofrio D. Oro Jewelry moved from 7410-5th Avenue to Bay Ridge Pkwy – see here
Rainbow Hair Salon at 7910 3rd Avenue closed – see here
Juicy Chicken opened where Fig and Olive Tree was – see here
Sancho`s Restaurant at 74th and 3rd has a coming soon sign to reopen under a new owner – same chef
Abboco Jewelry closed – the proprietor passed on – see here
Onofrio Jewelers opened at 1272A Bay Ridge Pkwy
August 2019
Acki’s Juice Bar & Sandwiches opened on Bay Ridge Avenue just off 4th Avenue – see here
Wu Nails and Spa is opening at Marty Golden’s old campaign office – 7615 – 3rd Avenue – see here
Spanglish Eats opened st 6917 – 4th Avenue
Bay Ridge Holistic Healthcare at 9201 4th Avenue closed
Mr. Bagels Cafe is opening where Bake Ridge Bagels used to be.
Bay Ridge Bicycle World 8916 3rd Avenue is closing soon.
Mixx Boutique opened on 3rd – see here
Chic Boutique closed quietly at 8122 – 3rd Avenue
Santorini Cafe is coming to 5th Avenue – see here
Painted Pot is closing on August 31st – (for real this time)
Snipes Sneaker Store opened on 86th Street – see here
Healthy Pets moved from 7620 – 3rd Avenue to 7606 – 3rd Avenue Bay Ridge, where O Spa used to be.
July 2019
Miki Sushi Japanese Restaurant at 6816 – 4th Avenue opened (a small grocery store was there before)
Brooklyn Bay Seafood Restaurant is coming to 7026 3rd Avenue. This is the former location of Ginny’s $5.00 – $9.00 Restaurant which closed in May.
New Senior Center coming to 3rd Avenue – see here
Audrey’s Concerto at 7115 – 3rd Avenue closed. They take orders for cakes on Facebook and deliver to the new place – Pig Pig Cafe. She said goodbye with this cake:
85th Street Discount Store opened at 8420 – 5th Avenue. There used to be a men’s store at this location. The variety store sells shopping wagons, beach balls and other odds and ends.
Circles Cafe at the new location closed – For Rent signs are on the building
Taste of Lebanon is opening
Debra Rose  announced it was going out of business
Leif Ericson Day School in Dyker Heights Closed and no one seemed to care or notice.
O Spa Closed at 7606 – 3rd Avenue
June 2019
Taco Wow opened at  8612 4th Avenue
Sephora is coming to 86th Street where Payless Shoe Store used to be
Circles has been closed for renovations. They had plans to add a bakery to the restaurant, but now their phone has been disconnected.  See here
Gigi Bakery  opened on 4th Avenue at the old 1-800 Flowers store
Dolphin Gym on 4th Avenue between 85th and 86th Street closed. Residents said the building code didn’t allow for the basement
Solidary Space no longer has a storefront at 307 82nd Street. There new address is a house at 415 78th Street.
May 2019
Blend Coffee and CoWork Coffee Shop opened at 6808 – 4th Avenue – see here
Chobana hung their sign where Casa Calamari used to be.
Snowdrop Flower shop is closing on 5/31 – see here
Congressman Rose, Senator Gounardes and Councilman Brannan’s office at 8203 – 3rd Avenue is almost complete – see here.
A new coffee shop is coming to 310 – 79th Street
Al Horno Healthy Mexican Kitchen is opened at 9112 – 3rd Avenue (where Szechuan Garden used to be)
Club Pilates is coming to 86th Street – see here

Dandy Lion Cafe is coming to 8901 – 3rd Avenue
Ginny’s $5.00 to $9.00 Restaurant at 7026 3rd Avenue is closing. The store is for lease and they are selling furniture.
Snowdays is opening at 7025 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge soon (they had a July opening – see here)
Capital One Bank on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street closed
April 2019
Leo’s Casa Calamari at 8602 – 3rd Avenue is now Leo’s at 8502 3rd Avenue.
Dollar Basket takes hung a sign at the former Olive Tree Market’s spot at 7913 – 3rd Avenue. Olive Tree Market closed February 2019 – it had only been open since May 2018.
YoungLoveNYC Photography (Julia Xanthos Liddy) announced she is opening a photography studio.
Time for Salad announced that it is opening on 480 – 86th Street where the iconic “Nothing Fits” Clothing store that was going out of business was (and actually went out of business in the Spring of 2018)
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is opening next to Bagel Story at 8501 3rd Avenue.
Waldingers Pharmacy closed after being in business on 5th Avenue for 90 years – 8318
Gourmet Fresh hung a sign where Associated Supermarket was at 530 – 86th Street. Associated closed in November.
March 2019
On Pointe in Brooklyn dance apparel store opened at 7207 – 3rd Avenue
Kaleidescope Toy Store announced it was closing for good.
Charter Communications/Spectrum hung a sign on the store which used to house Panera Bread on 86th Street
Al Shaibani Restaurant opened at 7317 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge where the Moroccan restaurant, Bab Marrakech used to be.
Brother Asian Cuisine opened next to Taco Bell on 4th Avenue
Eleni & 7 Star Greek Bakery closed. It was at 280 – 86th Street
The Home Reporter will be moving from 9733 – 4th Avenue, as the building was sold. The new office will be on 6th Avenue (but no address has been given yet) A law office is setting up in that large space.
Giacomo’s Restaurant was sold. Luliano’s Restaurant is opening in Giacomo’s spot on 79th and 3rd Avenue
Bay Ridge Yoga moved from 9016 – 4th Avenue to 8020 3rd Avenue
February 2019
Splanglish Eats is opening at 6917 – 4th Avenue is opening where Eddie’s Hero Place used to be.
Olive Tree Marketplace at 7918 3rd Avenue closed. It opened last May, but was placed on the market several months later.
Chinos Tyre Shop is opening on 3rd Avenue and 77th Street – across the street from Greenhouse Cafe (Councilman Brannan said the area is not zone for this type of business)
C&A Fruit and Vegetables is opening at 8011 – 5th Avenue – there are two other grocery stores on the block
Hemos Spot (juice bar) is opening where Oxy Cafe used to be at 6929 5th Avenue. Hemos Spot had a much smaller storefront at 486 Bay Ridge Avenue – see here
Petland Discounts is closing…..the entire frachise is closing because the owner died and his daughter is closing the business.
Payless 439 86th Street. The corporation went bankrupt and is closing many stores.
Gelston Avenue Deli and Grocery 530 92nd Street closed after being open for decades (but was run down and there hasn’t been a deli there for a longggg time)
Lucky 7’s Deli opened at 7626 – 5th Avenue. Click the link and then you can see inside the store by scrolling right on the picture (not the arrow all the way on the right, but the arrow between the picture….halfway down and before the text box)
Fatty Daddy Taco finally opened (the sign was up for a long time)
Play and Say Speech Services opened at 7617 – 3rd Avenue
January 2019

Casa Pepe Restaurant closed.
New drugstore opened at 87th Street and 5th Avenue
Saint Giovanni Restaurant and Pizzeria opened at 8622 – 4th Avenue
Champions Martial Arts is opening where Navarro’s Hardware used to be on 3rd Avenue and 93rd Street (Navarro’s moved to a larger shop across the street)
American Greetings closed – 8511 – 5th Avenue – yes the big card store closed (and the Chase Bank branch next to it too)
Chase Bank on the corner of 86th Street and 5th Avenue closed – next to American Greetings
Lincoln Sportswear 8420 – 5th Avenue
Laudry on 3rd is out of business. 8020 3rd Avenue
Nathan’s on 86th Street in Bay Ridge is closing – January 6th is the last day it will be open.
A new gym is opening at 8701 4th Avenue above DII store (it’s where the Dolphin gym used to be)
Paws Truly Pet Store will be moving and sharing space with AppleTree Natural Market at 7613 – 3rd Avenue – see here
Painted Pot is NOT closing at the end of January – owner changed her mind.
December 2018
MARUTI 9116 CORP (signs says 9116 only now) took over the storefront of Sapan Convenience across the street from Foodtown – 9116 – 3rd Avenue
Vita Be Well opened at 8503 – 4th Avenue. There was a cleaners there before.
Senator Marty Golden’s office at 7408 5th Avenue (Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis no longer has an office now)
Grotto Italian Table Closed
Zen at 7609 – 3rd Avenue has a for rent sign in the window. The owner of Zen is retiring.   I loved his store for all of the emergency birthday gifts I was able to pick up there! Rent is $3200 here
Hot Wok at 119 Bay Ridge Avenue closed
The Irish Imports stores closed this year – but I didn’t notice when 8508 3rd Ave
November 2018
Associated Supermarket 86th Street and Gelston Avenue is closing – currently they have a 25% off sale.
Marty Golden’s campaign office at 7615 – 3rd Avenue cleared out fast.
The Coop closed to do renovations and never opened again.
Mon Gateau Bakery 8101 – 5th Avenue. In August they closed for renovations….They reopened, but now their storefront has been cleared out – gates down for good. This bakery only opened in the Spring of 2017.
Tanoshii Ramen is opening at 7718 5th Avenue at the end of this month (formerly Kyoto Sushi)
October 2018
Mezcal’s was shut down for operating without a permit
Nathans – the building was sold
Pearson Hardware 73rd & 5th is closing
Jet Beauty Supplies 8301 5th Avenue has closing signs up
Sammy’s Closeout on 5th Avenue and 84th Street has closing signs up
Sanchos Restaurant Closed
C & S Jewelers 9403 – 3rd Avenue – Closed Down – Richie died last Spring, but the store has been cleared out entirely now.
September 2018
Zohny Tours Closed (Travel Agency near the Bay Ridge Station) 6808 – 4th Avenue The storefront is about 1000 square feet – $4700 a month
BurgerIM hung their sign at 518 – 86th Street where NY Koshary used to be, (was also called Kusharista at one point). Before it was the NY Koshary, it was Your Baker (it’s across the street from Modell’s).
August 2018
Nailspree, a new nail salon – see here – opened across the street from Foodtown and close to Mimi’s nail salon.
The owner of No Quarter Tavern at 8015 5th Avenue closed her business due to gang violence. The storefront on it’s left is also empty. See here
Navarro’s Hardware moved across the street into the former Morris Discount was on 93rd Street and 3rd Avenue. Now 9301 3rd Avenue is empty.
Bagel Story is opening where Sally’s used to be 8501 3rd Avenue
Broadway Pizzeria is opening at 534 86th Street (a cycling fitness storefront was there before)….this is near the pet store.
Spirit Halloween Store opened where Babies R Us was in Cesear’s Bay/Kohls Shopping lot. It’s only for the Halloween season of course.
Areo Restaurant closed.
Davis Vision Works at 455 86th Street closed. It was the eyeglass store near Victoria Secret on 86th Street. He moved to the Gateway Mall. 494 Gateway Drive – now called Davis Vision
July 2018
Jay Cleaners at 274 93rd Street closed (on the side street next to Rite Aid) closed. If you had clothes there, you can fill out this form
Shawarma Al Sham open at 7701 -5th Avenue. It’s looks like it is very well received as it was busy. This corner has had some great Middle Eastern places, but they don’t last (so hopefully this one does) Kababgi closed in the Spring. Before that it was Marouch, Beit Sitti, Kan Zaman and Adana Mayka (it had a big red awning)
At 7026 3rd Avenue (where Mama’s Greek Restaurant used to be) there is a new restaurant called Ginnys $5 to $9 which sells American Chinese Food (chicken, beef, ham and fish). They put out hanging baskets with flowers a few weeks ago, along with some shrubs in the front of the restaurant. A worker there told me they be opening on July 13th. Update: They have several dishes to choose from (most are $9.79). They were open during the Summer Stroll and the place looks trendy. The people who ate their said the food was good.
Just noticed Tang Spa opened where Horizon Health and Surgical used to be at 7406 – 5th Avenue next to Connors and Sullivan/Senator Marty Golden’s office. Price list and no shadiness.
Commercial Property for sale – 7810 – 5th Avenue
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Cheesecake Diva 7309 -3rd Avenue opened where Ten Below Ice Cream used to be (next to Vessuvio’s)
Gyro King is setting up at King Falafel’s old spot on 3rd Avenue and 74th (next to Sancho’s Restaurant)
Big Willy’s Brooklyn Cheesecake put up a sign between 72nd and 73rd Street and then took the sign down.
June 2018
Circle’s Cafe moved from 6901 3rd Avenue (after being in that spot for 40 years) to 6931 3rd Avenue into the old Cangianos spot. Now 6931- 3rd Avenue looks very bad,
Broadway Pizza is opening at 534 – 86th Street (next to Associated) off Gelston.
Nathan on 86th Street – the property was sold – what’s coming next?
Morris Discount 93rd and 3rd announced they are closing.
Ross Barkan opened a campaign headquarters at  307 82nd Street.
Marty Golden campaign office is at 7615 – 3rd Avenue – formerly the cell phone store — in between Appletree and DanJou Salon
Morris Discount 9223 3rd Avenue is closing. This store has been a staple in Bay Ridge for many years and I am sorry to see it go.
May 2018
C&S Jewelers on 3rd Avenue and 94th Street closed – Richie passed away – see here
Papa John’s at 9058 Fort Hamilton Pkwy closed – the sign is gone and paper is on all the windows. Address removed from online.
Max Rose, Democratic Candidate for Congress opened an office at 9718 4th Avenue (where Santa Maria Deli used to be)
Frank and Eddie’s Meat Market closed. The FOR RENT sign was up in the front window for awhile. This meat store has been my meat store for many years before we lived in Bay Ridge. I’m sad to see it close.
Catrina’s Mexican Grill opened at 7613- 3rd Avenue (Longbow Pub closed in November)
Olive Tree Marketplace opened at 7918 – 3rd Avenue, the old Key Food spot.
Dixy Chicken is closed by the Department of Health – 5th Avenue and 75th Street
Bogati Cafe 417 -92nd Street opened on May 10th (where Darn Donuts auxiliary shop was on the side street) 718-333-5552
Remax Realty Office is opening on the corner of 95th Street and 3rd Avenue. Originally a tapas place was supposed to open there, but that never happened. This office storefront is next to Bake Ridge Bagels.
Formerly – Nothing Fits on 86th Street See listing here
April 2018
Lombardo’s Pizzaria opened where Genie Hookah Lounge was at 279 71st Street
Szechuan Garden Chinese Take out Restaurant, 9112 3rd Avenue closed (Next to Nino’s). If you dial their number Peking Chicken Restaurant (93rd and 3rd Avenue) answers.
Johnny’s Burgers on 3rd Avenue between 94th and 95th Street closed (Very sad as the owner was very excited to be in business. The Donut Stop was there before it). The building next door is for sale at 4.3 million dollars (it had the Green Market in it, but it hasn’t been open for years)
Don Mario moved into the Hen House’s spot 7302 3rd Avenue (was at 7215 – 3rd Avenue)
March 2018
1-800 Flowers store at 8622 4th Avenue is closed.
Piccante opened at 7214-A 3rd Avenue (formerly Polonica’s first store….Polonica is now at 8303 3rd Avenue)
Billards Pool Hall is for sale 7.5 million. 505 Ovington Avenue
Kababgi Grill 7701 5th Avenue closed (this location has had many businesses and nothing seems to stay open here – maybe a daycare or a church needs to go here)
Kruchkow’s Shoe Store 7808 5th Avenue closed after being in Bay Ridge for 110 years – story here
February 2018
Salud Bklyn Restaurant closed 7204 3rd Ave. The restaurant was only in Bay Ridge for a little over two years. Prior to that Salud was in the South Street Seaport. In September they changed their menu  and they recently changed their name to That Latin Spot Before Salud, this place was Olla.
Brooklyn Canine Club opened at 8209 -5th Avenue where Sabrina Day Spa used to be.
Wagging Tails Pet Store opened at 9508 – 4th Ave (from Furs and Fins). This location was a real estate office/employment office.
Pep Coffee and Bake Shop finally opened at 9413 – 3rd Avenue (Dyker Car Service used to be there).
KeyFood on Bay Ridge Avenue is expanding into the next building and will sell more organic foods. It’s becoming a Super Fresh Store (a little different than KeyFood, but same group of store).
Kims Nails on 4th Avenue is gone.
January 2018
Rosie’s Confidence Corner opened at 278 87th Street.
Paws and Claws – closed 57 Bay Ridge Avenue – this place has been a fixture in Bay Ridge for many years and it’s sad to see it closed so abruptly
Affinity Biotech Pharmacy – 8312 3rd Avenue – I just noticed it was gone.
Sallys Coffee Shop closed a long time ago (it was first announced that they were renovating). Cocoa Grinder is renovating the store and extending there. 8501 3rd Avenue
Top Amy’s Hair and Nail Corp – 8402 5th Avenue closed
King Falafel closed 7408 3rd Avenue. The gigantic King Falafel sign is gone!
Horizon Health and Surgical – 7406 5th Avenue
Quench Liquor Store 7606 – 5th Avenue closed. I didn’t notice exactly when it closed (it was open in the Fall). I just saw the empty storefront. Quench had been open since August 2012. There are three liquor stores in the area now so maybe they weren’t getting the same traffic any more:

McGovern’s Wines & Liquors 7304 3rd Ave
Peppino’s Liquors & Wines 7723 3rd Ave
Long’s Wines and Liquors 7917 5th Ave

December 2017
Mist Hookah Lounge is closed. 7406 3rd Avenue.
Nicole Malliotakis failed campaign for mayor had a headquarters at 7919 – 5th Avenue (next to Long’s Liquor Store). A Bay Ridge resident noted that a mess was left by Team Malliotakis and in March 2018, the mess was still there. Malliotakis should have contacted the owner and gone to clean up the place when her staff didn’t and it was pointed out to her.
Fish and Fins Pet Store 9302 – 4th Avenue closed. They are moving to 95th Street and 4th Avenue (Wagging Tails) – across the street from St. Pat’s Church
Pep Coffee Shop opened where Dyker Car Service used to be at 9413 – 3rd Avenue
Vaper Viper at 8515 – 3rd Avenue closed
Le Nar Hookah & Grill 7214 3rd Avenue is closed and the place is for rent – $4200 a month
November 2017
Longbow Pub 7316-3rd Avenue announced it was closing.
Narrows Animal Hospital closed without notice just a note on the door. If your pets records are there, you can call Animal Health Center @ 212-360-5820. They are mailing out records.
Beijing Brothers put up a sign at 7407 – 3rd Avenue (which was recently Samurai Steak House and before that King of Tandoor Indian Place)
The Little Flame has closed down – 8727 4th Avenue.
Rosemary Day Spa is closed 8116 – 5th Avenue (formerly Linda Day Spa which may have had trouble a few years ago)
The Wicked Monk 9510 3rd Avenue expanded into the empty storefront (formerly Remax Metro) and creates a much needed party room connected to their current restaurant/bar.
Tacos Nopal 8321 5th Avenue gets a new storefront look (under new management) and people are loving the food. (Just setup in July 2017 in the old Chiquita Mexican Restaurant spot)
October 2017
Polonica opened at 8303 – 3rd Avenue – formerly Spartan Soulvaki (which closed in July 2017). Polonica is a well known Polish Restaurant that was on 72nd Street and 3rd Avenue for decades. It closed this July and everyone missed them.
Mancini’s Pizzeria came back to Bay Ridge!   8504 5th Avenue. This location was Benevento Pizza

We noticed Dyker Car Service office was closed. 9413 – 3rd Avenue (Update: Marine Car Service has also closed and is now with Harbor Car Service)
Ten Minus Ice Cream 7309 3rd Avenue is closed – not seasonally closed. Next door (7311 – 3rd Avenue hasn’t been open in years – see here)
Septermber 2017
Mama’s Greek Kitchen closed – goodbye message  7026 3rd Avenue
Good Luck Convenience Store  9224 4th Avenue (next to Gustaro) closed
South Brooklyn Foundry opened at 6909 3rd Avenue (where Nordic Delicacies used to be) – American food
August 2017
Panera 531 – 86th Street closed.
Kevin Peter Carroll, City Council candidate opened a store front at 552 86th Street (see May for the closed pic)
Patsy’s Pizzeria is opening at 8814 – 3rd Avenue where Trace (Mexican Restaurant) used to be. (Community 10 will decide if they get a liquor license on September 14th)
New awning at 276 Bay Ridge Avenue – Little Forno is opening in the spot that used to be Petit Oven
Fairytale Island – indoor cafe and playground for children is coming to 7110 – 3rd Avenue (formerly The Ridge or better known for being TJ Bentley’s). Soft opening October 28th.
All About Beauty Salon 8315 5th Avenue (there was a tile store there before it was a hair salon)
Slightly outside the hood – Puritan Luncheon on Bay 8th is now called Mike’s Place (in Staten Island a lot of dinners became Mike’s Place)

July 2017
Expedia Travel Agency opened at 7618 – 3rd Avenue. See pictures here. A small grocery store called Armari Grocery Market was there before.
Lola’s Boutique is closing at the end of this week – (posted 7/24/17) – 8503 – 3rd Avenue
Spartan Souvaki II opened in February 2015 and is now for sale – 8303 – 3rd Avenue. Glad we still have the original Spartan restaurant as their food is fantastic 6824 – 8th Avenue and they deliver to Bay Ridge
Polonica Restaurant had been in business since 1991. 7214 – 3rd Avenue. The owner said he may open in another area at a later time.
Tacos Nopal opened at 8321 5th Avenue looks great – it’s where Chiquitita Mexican Grill used to be.
Lily Bloom Bakery is getting ready to open in Caffe Bene’s old spot 8614 – 5th Avenue.
Dyker Car Service – I didn’t notice when they closed, but they have been closed every time I passed.
June 2017
Ben’s Pizza on 82nd and 83rd has been closed by the Department of Health (Open again)
Fantastic Bagels on 4th Avenue and 86th and 87th Street – Closed by the Dept of Health
Nothing Fits on 86th Street is closing. The manager said it is because of renovations.
Deliso’s Confections closed their Bay Ridge store – 278 – 87th Street. They are still an online business.
Bay Ridge Public House closed (at first they said it was temporarily closed until 7/31, but they never reopened – their website and fb page are gone)
Nile Pharmacy opened at 6924 – 5th Avenue – Carvel Ice Cream used to be in this spot. Nile Pharmacy info and pics
Bab Marrakech 7317 – 5th Avenue opened where China One Fresh Taco take out place was (next to Schnitzel House)
Raine and Riley Children’s Store is moving to 9003 3rd Ave, where Baby Mama was located. Now 276-91st Street is empty. (Reviewed in May 2018)
Tacos El Nopal is opening at 8321 – 5th Avenue where Chiquitita Mexican Grill used to be.
Justin Brannan for NYC Council opened an office at 8115 3rd Avenue, where a store called A Gift to Remember was located years ago.
Khader El-Yateem for City Council opened and office at 509 85th Street, formerly Harvest Grill had formerly been. If you don’t know the place, it’s because it is a side street. Before it was Harvest Grill, it was Fattoush Juice Bar

May 2017
I just noticed that the Hen House or Taco and Burrito Bar at 7302 was closed. I know they had some problem with serving liquor without a license because Community Board in January 2017 had it in their notes:
Gama Group NYC Realty office moved into 9407 – 3rd Avenue. They rent apartments in Bay Ridge. See here. This was formerly a cell phone store called R& I Wireless. See here
Prato Menswear 8508 -5th Avenue
Subway Sandwich Shop – 8421 – 5th Avenue Closed
I just noticed Bay Diner Cafe opened at 535 86th Street (formerly Istanbul) 718-715-2466
Spa at 552 86th Street had a closed sign
April 2017
Five Guys Burgers and Fries – 8510 5th Avenue – many people will miss their seasoned fries. If you do, just go to Cesear’s Bay and there is another Five Guys Burgers and Fries there (adjacent to Starbucks).
Benevento Pizzeria 8504 – 5th Avenue – Open in 2015. I didn’t notice this store front empty until now so it could have been closed for awhile. Before it was Benevento, it was Mancini Pizza and Cousins Pizzeria. There’s another one in Brooklyn, but the owner filed for bankruptcy.
March 2017
Dixy Chicken opened at 7504 – 5th Avenue where Chubby Burger was
Mantello 9303 3rd Avenue – small shop with collectibles, art and small furniture pieces
Sakana Sushi & Asian Bistro opened where Bullshots Bar (closed in July 2015) used to be at 8121 5th Avenue.
Not in Bay Ridge, but well known in the area, the Vegas Dinner closed. See: here
Chic Boutique opened at 8122 3rd Avenue where Kasper Polish deli used to be (Kasper closed in April last year)
February 2017
Caffe Bene – 8614 – 5th Avenue – quietly closed. I’ve noticed the gate down for two weeks now. There is another Caffe Bene at 6307 18th Avenue.
Ruzana – Shawarma sandwiches served here. Opened at 486 – 85th Street (on the side street – not on the avenue)
Chic Boutique of Bay Ridge opened at 8122 3rd Avenue (a mini mart was there before)
January 2017
Closing 1/27: Shore Road Deli 9316 3rd Avenue – Dennis & Lisa are still available for catering. 718-702-3376
Petit Oven closed its doors for good.
Lavoo Hookah 7615 – 5th Avenue closed.
Public House opened where Full Moon Saloon at 8309 – 5th Avenue
Sinbad Seafood Restaurant opened where David’s Brisket House or My Brisket House was at 7721 – 5th Avenue (Closed in the Fall. David Brisket House on Nostrand Avenue is alive and well though)
Le’Jemalik Salon and Boutique opened at 6915-5th Avenue – beautiful storefront. It’s a salon that caters to Muslim women, but also all women – their updos are beautiful. They do hair, makeup and even sell gowns. Prior to being a salon, it was the Islamic Book and Tape store
December 2016
Beverly’s Trimming Shop closed – what a loss to Bay Ridge sewers and crafters – 7820 5th Avenue.
Baya Bowls juice bar opened on 94th Street and 3rd Avenue
Little Cesear’s Pizza 8622 – 4th Avenue closed because a contractor tapped into another tenant’s gas line (see story). It was suppose to be temporarily closed, but the place never opened again.
Georgian Cuisine opened at 8309- 3rd Avenue – See here– this is where everyone is getting the cheese boats from.
New 10 Minus Ice Cream opened at 7309 3rd Ave – They may have opened last month, but I just heard of them now. This shop is next to Vessuvio’s.
King Tut Pie opened at 478 72nd Street where M&O Grocery/Fruit store was. King Tut Pie got reviewed in the New York Times in July 2017
Chubby Burger 7504 – 5th Avenue was closed – health notice on the door.
Subway – 7504 3rd Avenue closed.
K&S Nails 5th Avenue between 74th Street & Bay Ridge Pkwy. (Coco Nails opening in the same spot)
November 2016
Bon Chovie Closed and opened in Clinton Hill
Mama’s Greek Kitchen opened on 71st Street
Charlie’s Sandwich Shop opened on 3rd Avenue between 92nd and 93rd Street. Charlie worked at Artisan Food Valley (which closed in June). Charlie’s got his own spot now and he is making beautiful sandwiches and apparently great meatballs too I heard.
Chiquitita Restaurant 8321 5th Avenue closed
Full Moon Saloon 8309 – 5th Avenue Closed. It’s being renovated to be another bar/restaurant
Towne Plus Size Boutique opened at 8313 – 3rd Avenue. A few stores away from the other Towne store.
The Brooklyn Firefly opened where Yellow Hook Grille was on the corner of 70th Street and 3rd Avenue
October 2016
91 Fried Ice Yogurt Closed (a similar type place opened on 3rd and 73rd if you miss this place)
Blue Door Souvlakia Greek Restaurant is opening in the Pig Guys old spot (they were cooking outside at the Third Avenue Festival – see pics)
Towne Boutique opened at 8319 – 3rd Avenue where Beauty City Hair Salon/Attraction Beauty Salon and Impulse Salon were all located. The location just wasn’t right for a hair salon – let’s hope this cute boutique does well here.
David’s Brisket House or My Brisket House closed (David’s Brisket House on Nostrand Avenue is alive and well)
NY KosharyKusharista Mediterranean Restaurant opened where Your Baker used to be at 518 86th Street
September 2016
Another Cocoa Grinder opened on the corner of 68th and 3rd next to Gourmet Fit. It was the location of an old 99 cents store called BR Trading. 6823 3rd Avenue
Pandora’s Jewelry is coming to 407 – 86^th Street – formerly Central Sports
Darn Donuts closed and re-opened at their shop on 4th Avenue and 87th Street. They also have a new little shop opening on the side street – 92nd Street between 4th and 5th Avenue.
Artichoke Pizza is opening where Michael & Sons Pizzeria or Benny’s Pizza (formerly Verrazano Pizza) was on the corner of 91st and 4th Avenue
A bank (no sign yet) is opening on the corner of 92nd Street (9202 -4th Avenue). New Victory Pharmacy moved down to a smaller shop at 9216 in May.
Peppino’s Liquor Store opened at 7723 – 3rd Avenue (next to Cappuccino Cafe)

August 2016
Baby Mama announced they were closing
Lola’s Boutique announced it was closing 8503 – 3rd Avenue – story here In December 2016, a new message was posted on Lola’s Facebook page that they are still open.

Zekes Closed
Michael and Sons Pizzeria – formerly Benny’s Pizzeria (in 2012 it was Verrazano Pizza – many people remember the red awning)
Rocco’s Calamari – just outside of Bay Ridge – story here (In January 2017, Rakuzen Sushi is opening in the same place)
Lotus Hookah Lounge closed 7921 – 5th Avenue
July 2016
Bath and Body Works opened where Pretty Girl Clothing Store was on 86th Street
June 2016
Artisan Food Valley Deli on 3rd Avenue (between 92nd and 93rd Streets) closed.
Zitelli’s Restaurant became Lobo Loco Mexican Cantina 8530 – 3rd Avenue
May 2016
Trace Mexican Restaurant closed
CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice opened where Planet Wings was at 8612 — 5th Avenue
BurgerFi opened at 719 – 86th Street where Bella Luna used to be located.
New Victory Pharmacy on the corner of 92nd and 4th moves to a smaller shop on the same block at 9216 – 4th Avenue
Raine and Riley Children’s Boutique is opening at 276 – 91st Street (near Little Cupcake Shop). Cue Boutique used to be here, but they are now at 9108 – 3rd Avenue
Samia’s Restaurant 7809 – 3rd Avenue opened near their store 7922 – 3rd Avenue (was formerly George and Sally’s Restaurant that closed last Spring). Samia wanted to be able to give jobs to women.
April 2016
Al Safa closed – 8002 – 5th Avenue (corner shop) nicest owner ever! Good Lebanese food.
Planet of the Vapes put up their sign where Continental J Video used to be – 8813 – 3rd Avenue
Handmade on Third – 7815 -3rd Avenue posted closing signs
Yellow Hook Grille just announced they were closing – Brooklyn Firefly will open here in the Fall 2016
Kasper Polish Deli closed – 8122 – 3rd Avenue
Bench Sports Bar is closed and the business is for sale – 8812 – 3rd Avenue – see listing
Harbor Car Service moved next door to their old location on 4th Avenue – 9419 – 5th Avenue is for sale (see BayRidge Journal)
March 2016
Edward Jones Investments left 8909 -3rd Avenue – I don’t know when, but I saw Robert DeFalco Realty moved in at the end of March
I noticed Gothic Furniture was gone from 6929 – 5th Avenue. I’m not sure how long they have been closed.
Uncle Jimmy’s reopens as The Little Flame
Brooklyn Apothecary opened at 7716 3rd Avenue
February 2016
PigGuy closed 8413 – 3rd Avenue (September 2006 – Blue Door Greek Restaurant is coming soon)
Lavoo Hookah opened in Mejlander & Mulgannon Deli’s old spot. 7615 – 5th Avenue
December 2015
Auntie Anne’s Pretzel store closed 416-86th Street. Story
Planet Wings Closed 8612 – 5th Avenue – Story
Robicelli’s Bakery closed- Story and here
Nile Dress Boutique opened where Hom was at 8806 3rd Avenue and Hom moved next door
Kung Fu Tea bubble tea shop opened at 8625 5th Avenue (MP Haircutters left awhile back)
November 2015
Your Baker Bakery – story 518 – 86th Street This bakery was fantastic and was open for 40 years.
Pashazade Restaurant (on the corner of 70th and 3rd Avenue) is closed
Darn Donuts opened at 8723-4th Avenue where Eship (passport and shipping store was)
Fontana Sushi 9603 – 3rd Avenue closed. It was opened for 20 years.
Pashazade Turkish Restaurant closed 7026 – 3rd Avenue. (Had a Marshall’s notice around Christmas) The store remains empty in April 2016.
October 2015
Fontana Sushi closed – story – was at 9608-3rd Avenue for almost 20 years. Great sushi.
Doc Mike, Podiatrist (Dr. Michael Szczepanski) 7708 – 5th Avenue. This guy was planning to run for President and had some other things gong on.
September 2015
Pippins Popup took over the Gastropub Tie Dye Pig ( Circles International) while Pipins old location on 97th Street goes through renovations.
Circles Cafe split into two and Gulf Coast Restaurant opened (6901 3rd Avenue)
Zito’s Sandwich Shoppe 7604 3rd Ave and now Bon Chovie restaurant is there
Sweetie Froyo Shop 9104 -3rd Avenue closed and a shop called Fried Ice Yogurt is there now
Dari Mediterranean Restaurant closed at 8518 – 3rd Avenue – The Pearl Room moved into it’s spot.
Tortilla Grill closed – fast food Tex Mex take out – 7106 – 3rd Avenue
Vaper Viper opened at 8515 – 3rd Avenue
Kitchening kitchen supply store opened next to the bar supply store at 8003 – 3rd Avenue (formerly A& J Grocery/Deli) More info here
August 2015
Celtic Rose Irish Restaurant closed – 8905 – 3rd Avenue – Angel City Nail Spa opened in early 2016.
General Vape opened at 8314 – 5th Avenue. I think it was a discount store before, but I am not sure (leave me a comment if you know) Here’s the store:
July 2015
Olla Wine Bar closed 7204 – 3rd Avenue – see story. (I loved this place for brunch) Salud opened in January 2016
Bullshots Bar closed 8121 5th Ave
Jason’s Clothing Store closed – story here
Bay Ridge Hardware Closed – 9108 – 3rd Avenue – Sy retired (story here)
June 2015
Don Mario Rotisserie Chicken opened at 7215 – 3rd Avenue where Las Margaritas restaurant was located.
Caffe Bene Coffee shop opened where CE Exchange used to be 8614 – 5th Avenue
La Bella Boutique opened at 8821 – 3rd Avenue (formerly Victory Car Service’s location. I remember Best Nails nail salon was there awhile back)
May 2015
Lotus Hookah Lounge opened at 7921 – 5th Avenue (was Aroma Day Spa since June 2013 – Aroma Day Spa was formerly where Las Margaritas Restaurant is at 72016 – 3rd Avenue)
E Ship and Copy Store Closed – 8723 – 4th Avenue – Darn Donuts opened
Gourmet Fit opened at 6819 – 3rd Avenue where Pudgies/Nathan’s fast food place was before
April 2015
Monaco’s Bakery closed – well loved bakery open for five years. Rated tops for it’s strawberry shortcake Story (Cocoa Grinder opened here in December 2015 – story)
Sally & George’s closed – 7809 – 3rd Avenue More here
Coldstone Creamery closed at 8403 -3rd Avenue (right before the Summer season) and Exit Realty set up a new office.
Fillies closed 8320 – 3rd Avenue. Xin Chinese Restaurant opened in April 2015 (story here)
March 2015
Mancini’s Pizzaria – 8504 – 5th Avenue – in Bay Ridge for five years – Benevento Osteria took it’s place (then Mancini’s came back a year or two later!)
This and That Thrift Store – 7104 – 3rd Ave (Mi-Tea opened here)
Bunch of Bags closed – 8411 – 3rd Avenue – Pig Guy Opened here
Perfect Deli closed- 10 Bay Ridge Avenue – Pier 69 Brooklyn opened here
Coldstone Creamery Ice Cream closed – 8403 3rd Ave – Exit Realty Opened here in April 2015
Twenty3 Supper Club 8915 – 5th Avenue closed (story at the bottom)
Vicolo’s became Zitelli’s
February 2015
Blue Zoo Lounge closes 8402 – 3rd Avenue – January 2016 – Baia Bar opens
What a Taco closed 8612 – 4th Avenue. Hey Ridge mentioned they were having a hard time, but a lot of people liked this place for a quick bite.
January 2015
Nordic Delicacies 6909 3rd Avenue closed
Grotto Italian Table opened where Huckleberry’s Restaurant was at 901 – 3rd Avenue
December 2014
Grapevine closed and Spartan Souvlaki II moved into 8303 -3rd Avenue
Fillies closed 8320 – 3rd Avenue. Xin Chinese Restaurant opened in April 2015 (story here)
November 2014
Donut Stop 9406 Third Avenue – Johnny’s Grill opened here
Vincent Sirico Shoe Repair Closed 8810 – 3rd Avenue. Hom moved here in August 2015 (Nile Boutique went into Hom’s spot – see Dec. 2015 above)
October 2014
Killarney Pub closed (opened for 90 years) – story
Mejlander & Mulgannon Deli closed their shop 7615 – 5th Avenue after being in Bay Ridge for 23 years. They opened a small M&M Deli shop in the back of Bean Post 505 – 76th St

September 2014
Lai Yuen Chinese Restaurant closes 10033 – 4th Avenue closes because they couldn’t renegotiate their lease

July 2014
Frank and Eddie’s Butcher Shop closed at 7502 – 3rd Avenue. OPENED FOR 50 YEARS. Parkway Express Deli – sandwich shop opened here in April 2015
Chill Sports Bar and Hookah Lounge opens at 7810- 5th Avenue   – outdoor area, VIP section, belly dancers. Business for sale $249,000
Townhouse 275 Bar – 94th Street opened where Cafe at Sam’s Bakery was.
June 2014
CeX Entertainment Exchange 8614 5th Ave (Cafe Bene opened here in May 2015)
April 2014
Sweet Arayssi Bakery closed 7216 5th Avenue – In September 2015, Antempli Baklava Bakery opened here.
March 2014
Radio Shack – 86th Street but they opened a smaller shop (Radio Shack closed many stores at this time)
February 2014
Le Nar Cafe Hookah Lounge opened at 7214 – 3rd Avenue. It’s between the Polska Market and the Polonica Polish Restaurant.
Shirley Day Spa at 7811 – 5th Avenue was closed. See newspaper for more info
October 2013
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor at 7610 – 3rd Avenue closed. This place opened earlier in the year and had fantastic ice cream, but wasn’t managed well. (It was Haagen Dazs before it was Scoops)
The Mom and Pop stores in Bay Ridge give the neighborhood it’s flavor. Even the local vape shops and many hookah bars keep Bay Ridge vibrant. You may not like Hookah, but if you live in Bay Ridge you know that these store owners invested a lot to be in this community. I love their vibrant awnings that I imagine took hours to choose! To me, it’s all just a sign that the American Dream is still alive in Brooklyn.
Hugs,
marlene
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One Response to “Bay Ridge Stores and Businesses That Closed 2015 – 2023”
Carpetbza Says:
May 14th, 2022 at 2:27 pm
only a few survived.