Lynwood Cafe
Randolph, MA 02368-5322
Phone: (781) 963-9894
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- South Street
- Specialties:
- Pizza
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-12am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 1pm-12am
Editorial Review for Lynwood Cafe – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
This longtime South Shore favorite sees families and couples sit shoulder-to-shoulder in wooden booths while kids gather around the jukebox. In the back, older locals sip cocktails on stools at a tiny, diner-like bar while watching sports. Wood paneled walls, reminiscent of the '70s, make the room seem dark at night. Only thin-crust pizza is served, and with the exception of fresh hamburger chunks and Linguica (Portuguese sausage that's spicier than pepperoni), toppings are standard.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTo avoid getting lost while driving to the Lynwood, watch out for the confusing fact that there are two streets right next to each other with almost the same name. The restaurant is on Center Street, not Centre Street. Also, the Lynwood accepts cash only.
User Reviews for Lynwood Cafe
08/20/2008 Posted by CharleenO
I was raised on the Lynwood's pizza, I grew up just up the street. Yup, the place is dated; nope, it isn't dirty, just time worn, and I find the waitstaff, when not under seige, to be just fine, thank you. Others, including Town Spa in Stoughton, have similar pizza, which may or may not have been copied from the Lynwood (which has been around since the '40s), but for those of us Townies, you can't beat the Lynwood's Bean Special, which is a lot better than it might sound. The plain cheese pizza is the best. When I was in High School, when the Lynwood closed for a vacation, we'd go to the Town Spa, and when the Town Spa closed for vacation, their patrons would come to the Lynwood! So, if its free refills you want, or bright, shiny lights, or brand new furniture you prefer, then this isn't the place for you. But, if its great pizza, cold beer, and friendly faces you desire, this is the place for you. Just be prepared to wait in line on Friday and Saturday nights, especially during softball and bowling league seasons.
Pros: Great pizza, cold beer, good drinks
Cons: Sometimes too crowded
03/30/2008 Posted by Solster
A few of our friends from Randolph told us we had to try Lynwood Cafe. So we did. What an overall disappointment. The pizza (which is the only food they serve there) is typical pub pizza. It's good, but nothing special. Apparently, Lynwood is to Randolph what Town Spa is to Stoughton. And just like Town Spa there are no free refills on the soda and no credit cards accepted. The restaurant itself is dated, poorly lit and dirty. The waitress was less than accomodating. When the pizzas arrived, we were given these wafer-thin paper plates about 5" round. When we asked for knives and forks, we were told they have no knives (I found out later that they do, but they only have a few - go figure). The pizza was tasty and had plenty of cheese. Tthe crust was bread-like and slightly crispy, and the sauce pretty good as well. From what I can figure, people raised on this pizza seem to have a cult-like fasination for it. For anyone else, don't waste your time.
Pros: Good pizza
Cons: Dirty, bad service, only pizza on the menu, no free refills on soda, no credit cards
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