A rapidly expanding elevated food hall concept has officially set its sights on Brookline.
Wonder recently filed a health permit application with the town to open a new location in the vacant storefront at 392 Harvard St, next door to Congregation Kehillath Israe, according to a report from Brookline News. Once open, the Brookline outpost will join an ever-growing roster of Greater Boston locations slated to debut throughout 2026.
Wonder positions itself somewhere between a traditional food hall and a ghost kitchen, combining chef-driven menus with the convenience of takeout and delivery. With more than 90 locations, guests can order dishes from multiple acclaimed restaurants and celebrity chefs in a single meal, spanning various cuisines including Italian, Japanese, Middle Eastern, and American.
Unlike delivery-only ghost kitchens, most Wonder locations are designed as full brick-and-mortar spaces. The upcoming Brookline location will follow that model, offering dine-in seating, takeout, and delivery. Customers can eat on-site, order ahead for pickup, or have meals delivered through the Wonder app and third-party platforms.
A company representative told What Now Boston that Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience—from sourcing and prep to kitchen operations and delivery—a vertically integrated approach meant to ensure consistency and quality at scale.
Wonder Group is led by founder and CEO Marc Lore, a New York-based entrepreneur and former CEO of Walmart’s eCommerce division, Walmart.com, as well as the founder of Jet.com and Diapers.com. Founded in 2018, the company has since grown rapidly and now also serves as the parent organization of Grubhub and Seamless.
Wonder plans to open as many as 16 locations in the region, with Natick, Belmont, and Framingham expected to debut in February 2026, followed by Acton, Canton, Medford, Burlington, Newton, and Watertown in March.
An official opening date for the Brookline location has not yet been announced, though the company representative said more details will be shared as plans take shape in the coming months.
UPDATE: This article has been edited for accuracy and clarity.
