BMIE Market 01852
Middlesex County, Massachusetts · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 37,144 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,724 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 15,071 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±582 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 33,508 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 14,430 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $80,906 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,690 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,581 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±65 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $424,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±17,464 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 74 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 01852 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 19.7 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +4.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +12.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +17.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +48.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 81 (range 76–86) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.2 per year, r² 0.74) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 67 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 81 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 56 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 01852. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.74, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 491, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 67 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 81.1 | 81 | 40% | +32.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60.1 | 60 | 35% | +21.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 55.9 | 56 | 25% | +14.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 81 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 37,144 | 93 | 40% | +37.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 80,906 | 63 | 40% | +25.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 15,071 | 93 | 20% | +18.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 12.1 | 56 | 35% | +19.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 19.9 | 37 | 25% | +9.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 37,144 | 93 | 20% | +18.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 80,906 | 63 | 20% | +12.7 |
Market Momentum Score: 56 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 4.2 | 61 | 50% | +30.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 12.1 | 56 | 30% | +16.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 17.5 | 44 | 20% | +8.8 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (186)
By cuisine
Coffee 30 · American 24 · Pizza 17 · Asian 16 · Dessert 13 · Latin American (other) 12 · Sandwiches 12 · Brazilian 10 · Chinese 10 · Tea / bubble tea 10 · Breakfast 8 · Juice / smoothies 8 · Italian 6 · Japanese 6 · Spanish / tapas 6 · Healthy / salads / bowls 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Sushi 5 · Bakery 4 · Mexican 4 · Seafood 4 · African 3 · BBQ 3 · Burgers 3 · Caribbean 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Steakhouse 3 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · European 2 · Greek 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Thai 1 · Vegan 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 108 · Bar 32 · Café 20 · Quick service 20 · Coffee shop 19 · Casual dining 18 · Juice, smoothie, tea 18 · Dessert 17 · Bakery 12 · Specialty food shop 5 · Buffet 2 · Food truck 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Ramen Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Spanish / tapas · Asian | 129 Merrimack St | open |
| 50 Warren Lounge | Bar | 50 Warren St | open | |
| A & R African Restaurant & Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 558 Gorham St | open |
| All Star | Bar | 175 Merrimack St | open | |
| Amazon Berry | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 259 South St | open |
| Amigos Convenience Store | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 791 Central St | open |
| Arthur's Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 112 Bridge St | open |
| Asados Dona Flor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 197 High St | open |
| Athenian Corner Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 207 Market St | open |
| Bad Dawgs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 72 Merrimack St | open | |
| Bambu Lowell | Dessert | Dessert | 199 Plain St unit 8a | open |
| Bar 74 | Casual dining · Bar | BBQ | open | |
| Barney's Delicatessen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 81 Middlesex St | open | |
| Barrio Haverhill Barrio Lexington, SC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2 Merrimack St | open |
| Bay State Chowda, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 Phoenix Ave | open | |
| Bb.q Chicken Lowell | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 143 Merrimack St | open | |
| Belvidere House Of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 249 High St | open |
| Big Poke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 96 Merrimack St | open |
| Blue Taleh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Sushi · Japanese | 15 Kearney Sq | open |
| Brasil no Prato | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 191 Appleton St | open |
| Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 61 Market St | open |
| Brian's Ivy Hall | Bar | 74 Merrimack St | open | |
| Bunny's Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 1250 Lawrence St C-1 | open |
| C's vegan and vegetarian Gurukul in near future | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Vegetarian · Asian · Vegan · Pizza | 5 Merrimack St | open |
| Cafe Aiello | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 30 Gorham St | open |
| Cafe UTEC | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 41 Warren St | open |
| Cafeto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1018 Gorham St | open |
| Caffe Paradiso | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 134 Middle St | open |
| Cappy's Copper Kettle | Bar | 245 Central St | open | |
| Catcher's Mitt | Bar · Casual dining | 726 Gorham St | open | |
| Cavaleiro's Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 573 Lawrence St | open |
| Centro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | Market St | open |
| Charley's Grilled Subs Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 131 Church St | open |
| Charr’d Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Casual dining · Bar | Coffee | 141 Worthen St | open |
| China Buffet | Buffet | Chinese · Asian | 199 Plain St Unit 4 | open |
| China East Hong Kong Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 590 Rogers St | open |
| Chowder Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 101 Phoenix Ave | open |
| Church Street Diner | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Breakfast · Coffee · American | 95 Church St | open |
| Club Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 145 Dutton St | open |
| Cobblestones | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 91 Dutton St | open |
| Cozinha Nossa Restaurant INC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 590 Rogers St | open |
| Danas Fruit Basket Central USA | Dessert | Dessert | 62 Gorham St | open |
| Dows Soda Fountain | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 250 Jackson St | open |
| Dragonfly Cafe | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Coffee · Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 165 Thorndike St | open |
| Dudley's | Bar | 19 Merrimack St | open | |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 24 Merrimack St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 1 Hospital Dr Lowell General Saints Campus | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 290 Central St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 1081 Gorham St | open |
| Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 185 Woburn St EXXON Gas Station | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 651 Rogers St | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 145 Thorndike St | open |
| EclipseLowell | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 12 Cardinal Oconnell Pkwy | open |
| El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill El Potro Mexican Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 124 Merrimack St | open |
| Elliot's Hot Dogs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 37 Elliott St | open |
| Empanada Dada | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | open | ||
| Empire Hunan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 87 Church St | open |
| Espresso Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 220 Central St | open |
| European coffee house | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 884 Central St | open |
| Family Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 415 Lawrence St | open |
| Family style restaurant | Delivery-focused | Pizza · Sandwiches | 1274 Lawrence St | open |
| Fio's Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1040 Gorham St | open |
| Foodlosophy Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian | 19 Hurd St | open |
| FORK!N Mill City Gluten-Free Modern Asian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 108 Merrimack St | open |
| Four Seasons | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Seafood | 373 Central St | open |
| Four Sisters Owl Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 244 Appleton St | open |
| Friends Restaurant & Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 350 Market St | open |
| Fuji | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Chinese · Asian | 61 Merrimack St | open |
| Fuse Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 45 Palmer St | open |
| Galería Café | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 366 Merrimack St | open |
| Garcia Brogan's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 131 Middlesex St | open |
| Gary's Restaurant and Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 26 Andover St | open |
| Gentleman James | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 165 Thorndike St | open | |
| George's Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1224 Gorham St | open |
| George's Textile | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 350 Merrimack St | open | |
| Golden Tea Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 366 Merrimack St | open |
| Good Thymes Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1278 Gorham St | open |
| Gormley's Cafe | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 343 Market St | open |
| Green Bamboo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 14 Kearney Sq | open |
| Hawks Nest | Café · Dessert | Coffee · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Chinese | 327 Aiken St | open |
| Holly Crab Lowell | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 16 Merrimack St | open |
| Hot Spot Lowell | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Chinese · Asian | 131 Middlesex St | open |
| Jade Lowell Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 165 Thorndike St | open |
| Jenwey Tea Company | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 57 fairmount St | open |
| Jillies Roast Beef and Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 600 Rogers St | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 134 Merrimack St | open |
| Jimmy's Halal Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher · Chicken / wings | 35 Bridge St | open |
| John Carlos Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 350 Market St | open | |
| Johnny's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1040 Gorham St | open |
| Kilkenny Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 660 Rogers St | open |
| Knickerbocker Club | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 36 Chamberlain St | open | |
| Kung Fu Tea Lowell | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 43 Merrimack St | open |
| La Chispa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 165 High St | open |
| La Diferencia Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 192 Middlesex St | open |
| La Superette | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 35 Bridge St | open |
| Life Alive Organic Cafe Life Alive Organic Cafe | Café | Coffee · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 194 Middle St #3 | open |
| Lindsey's Restaurant Friendly And Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 576 Lawrence St | open |
| Little Delights Bakery | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 138 Merrimack St | open |
| Lizardo’s Market And Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 431 Central St | open | |
| Lou's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 155 Middlesex St | open |
| Lowell Burger Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 143 Merrimack St | open |
| Lowell Portuguese Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Spanish / tapas | 930 Gorham St | open |
| Loyal Lounge | Bar | 177 Merrimack St | open | |
| Ma & W Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 Gorham St | open | |
| Mamajumps Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | open | ||
| Mandarin Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 24 Market St | open |
| Marko's Mediterranean Grill | Food truck | Mediterranean · Greek | 90 Thorndike St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 803 Rogers St | open |
| Merrimack Ales | Brewery / taproom | 92 Bolt St | open | |
| Mickey’s Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 179 Central St | open | |
| Milan Pizza Lowell | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 688 Rogers St | open |
| Mill City Ballroom | Bar | 76 Merrimac St. | open | |
| Mill City Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1018 Gorham St | open |
| Mimzee's Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 145 Perry St | open |
| Minas Lunch Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 191 Appleton St | open |
| Mochinut/Onezo Bubble Tea | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bakery | Dessert · Tea / bubble tea | 183 Dutton St | open |
| Nana's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · European | 515 Central St | open |
| Naturel Juicing | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 120 Merrimack St | open |
| Ndofaya Pub | Bar | 752a Mopitlwa Street Zone 1 Meadowlands | open | |
| Nennie's cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 375 Merrimack St | open |
| New Asia Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 343 Market St | open |
| New Great Taste Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 24 Gorham St | open |
| Oasis Grill & Restaurant | Buffet | BBQ · Brazilian | 912 Gorham St | open |
| Old Court Irish Pub And Restaurant | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 29-31 Central St | open |
| Oliver Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 614 Central St | open | |
| Oshare Sushi + Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 350 Market St | open |
| Paiol Steakhouse | Casual dining · Bar | Brazilian · Steakhouse | 490 Central St | open |
| PEAK COFFEE AND TEA | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 155 Middlesex St | open |
| Pentas Courthouse Diner | Coffee shop | Coffee | 19 Hurd St | open |
| Pig & Pork Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 249 High St | open |
| Pizza Hazel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1258 Gorham St | open |
| Pizza Hut Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 199 Plain Street | open |
| Pizzelle | Bakery | Bakery | 201 Market St | open |
| Powerhouse Juice | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 120 Merrimack St | open |
| Purple Carrot Bread Co. | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 107 Merrimack St | open |
| Rath's Beef Chips | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1274 Lawrence St | open |
| Reservations lounge | Bar | 179 Central St | open | |
| Ricardo's Cafe Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 110 Gorham St | open |
| Rizzo's Roast Beef and Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches | 131 E Merrimack St | open |
| Roma Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 638 Rogers St Ste 1 | open |
| Romeu and Juliett Cafe | Café | Brazilian · Latin American (other) · Coffee | 26 South St | open |
| Rosie's Cafe / Peak Coffee Roasters | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 155 Middlesex St | open |
| Sahel Restaurant & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | African | 135 Central St | open |
| Santoro's Sub Shop | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 194 Gorham St | open |
| Satellite Lounge | Bar | 250 Jackson St | open | |
| SHEGA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 15 Kearney Sq | open |
| Smackn' | Quick service · Casual dining · Bar | Tsongas Arena, 300 Martin Luther King Jr Way | open | |
| Smokehouse Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 98 Middle St | open | |
| Snowfox Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 777 Rogers St | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 199 Plain St | open |
| Starwings To Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 5 Merrimack St | open |
| State Line Creamery | Dessert · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 35 Enfield St | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1 Solomont Way, Student Center | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 254 Merrimack St | open |
| Sugoi Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Brazilian | 415 Lawrence St | open |
| Sweet Journey | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 30 Central St | open |
| Sweet Kiwi Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 199 Plain St | open |
| Sweet Lydia's | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 160 Merrimack St | open |
| Tasty Dumplings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 351 Market St | open |
| Tea-do | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 127 Merrimack St | open |
| The Blues Club | Bar | 59 Charles St | open | |
| The boys | Bar | 72 Bigelow St | open | |
| The Coffee Mill Emporium | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 23 Palmer St | open |
| The Corner Cafe | Café | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 1164 Lawrence St | open |
| The Keep | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 Gorham St | open | |
| The Last Safe & Deposit Company | Bar | 160 Merrimack St | open | |
| The Middle Street Village Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 98 Middle St | open | |
| The Old Worthen | Bar | American | 141 Worthen St | open |
| Thirsty First | Casual dining · Bar | 103 Market St | open | |
| Tijuana Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 45 Market St | open |
| Time Out Cafe and Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) | 72 Merrimack St | open |
| Trem Caipira Brazilian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 62 Gorham St | open |
| TreMonte Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 44 Palmer St | open |
| Trolley Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Pizza · Italian | 358 Fairmount St | open |
| Tutto Bene | Winery / distillery / taproom | 58 Prescott St | open | |
| V Brothers Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 185 Woburn St | open | |
| VFW Post 662 Craft Beer Page | Bar · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 190 Plain St | open |
| Viet-thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 368 Merrimack St | open |
| Ward Eight | Bar | 280 Central St | open | |
| Warp and Weft | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 197 Market St | open | |
| WCP Slice House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 30 Central St | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 581 Rogers St | open |
| Wings Over Lowell Wings Over Greenville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 26 Market St | open |
| Lao De Cafe Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 108 Merrimack St | closed | |
| Mambo Grill Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 129 Merrimack St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 59 | 50 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 50 | 43 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 51 | 42 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 75 | 64 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 68 | 56 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 68 | 55 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 65 | 54 | 25 | 26 | 2 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 71 | 61 | 30 | 26 | 3 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 74 | 62 | 26 | 27 | 8 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 76 | 63 | 26 | 30 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 72 | 60 | 22 | 32 | 6 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 73 | 60 | 25 | 27 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 71 | 58 | 21 | 28 | 9 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 74 | 58 | 24 | 25 | 8 | 13 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 81 | 64 | 28 | 27 | 8 | 13 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 79 | 60 | 25 | 26 | 8 | 13 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 88 | 66 | 30 | 26 | 9 | 13 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 83 | 62 | 30 | 24 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 87 | 68 | 33 | 26 | 9 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 88 | 66 | 32 | 26 | 8 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 82 | 63 | 32 | 23 | 8 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 76 | 61 | 29 | 23 | 9 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 87 | 69 | 32 | 27 | 10 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 80 | 67 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 84 | 71 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 84 | 73 | 27 | 29 | 17 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 85 | 74 | 30 | 26 | 17 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 82 | 71 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 86 | 75 | 31 | 26 | 17 | 7 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 81 | 74 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 5 | NAICS2022 |