A new food shop and café is poised to bring fresh energy to Milton Village, combining thoughtful fare with a community-centered approach.
Two Pence Market is set to take over the historic Bank of Boston building at 2 Eliot Street, which has been vacant since 2020, reports Boston Restaurant Talk.
The venture is a collaboration between building owner and local entrepreneur JD Wild and Dan Kerrigan, who runs the nearby Steel & Rye. Wild also owns the historic Webb Mill building across the street, along with Muscle & Flow, a fitness business housed there.
The Market promises more than just groceries. According to a Facebook post from Executive Chef and Director Alison Hearn, the kitchen will focus on “seasonality, local farms, and thoughtful cooking,” while the front of house will be “driven by genuine, generous hospitality.” Hearn is currently building her team, seeking cooks, hospitality professionals, and staff eager to create a high-quality dining and retail experience.
Plans approved by the Milton Planning Board last spring describe a quick-service fresh food market offering everything from farm-fresh produce, pasture-raised proteins, and freshly baked artisanal breads to ice cream, flowers, and grab-and-go meals such as nutrient-dense salads, grain bowls, yogurt parfaits, and overnight oats. Eco-conscious touches will include refill stations, composting bins, and sustainable design features.
From the café, guests can enjoy locally roasted coffees, fine teas, cold-pressed juices, and smoothies. The market will also include The Vault, a thoughtfully curated section featuring gifts, wine, spirits, and cigars.
According to an earlier Milton Times report, plans call for both indoor seating and two outdoor patios: a pergola-covered area on the corner of Eliot and High streets, plus an additional patio at Eliot and Adams streets. The pergola’s louvered roof will provide shade and shelter from rain, while permeable pavers and Dark Sky-compliant lighting reinforce a sustainable design approach.
A sliding outdoor window will make it easy to order food and drinks for patio seating or takeout, perfect for a quick stop or a leisurely break outdoors.
“This project is designed to activate and enhance the existing property while aligning with the Town of Milton’s long-term planning goals,” the development application reads, noting that the market aims to increase walkability, provide access to local foods, and create a family-friendly environment.
“We’re very excited about bringing Two Pence Market to the Milton Village neighborhood,” Kerrigan wrote in an email to What Now Boston, adding that more details will be released in the “near future.”
Stay tuned for updates as this historic building prepares to become a hub for food, community, and connection.
