'A Success By Any Measure': CJ's NorthSide Grill Closes In Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA — CJ's NorthSide Grill has become a staple in the Framingham community.

Yet, after more than a decade in business on Edgell Road, CJ's ownership announced on Sunday that the restaurant was permanently closed.

Best known for their breakfast and roast beef sandwiches, CJ's was open for 12 years in Framingham. Ownership put that run in perspective in the Sunday message.

"With mixed feelings ... we must announce that CJ's Northside Grill is now permanently closed," the message read.

It continued:

"A 12-year run for a restaurant is a success by any measure, and we could not be more proud of this achievement. Most importantly, it would not have been possible without the hard work of our employees and the consistent support of our customers. We'll miss serving all of you, and we are beyond thankful for your loyalty over the last decade plus."

The Anderson family, who has owned the restaurant since 2011, said that "wheels are turning" in regards to what will take the place of CJ's.

"We are engaged and fully supportive of this process," they added.

"With much gratitude ... this is the right time for us to bow out."