Minerva’s Pizza in Wayland Square Closes: End of an Era

Minerva’s Pizza in Wayland Square Closes: End of an Era

It is the end of an era — Minerva’s Pizza in Wayland Square in Providence has closed. 

The Greek pizza, sandwich, and salad shop had operated on South Angell Street for decades. 

It was one of the last, oldest continuously operating businesses in the commercial area. 

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As GoLocal was first to report in 2022, Wayland Bakery — an East Side institution since 1928 — closed. 

Latest Business Departure 

“Thank you Wayland Square…we had a good run, it is the end of an era,” Minerva’s announced on Saturday. 

“Sorry everyone, I didn’t bend the right way with the changing times,” proprietor Kaylin Maloney Habchi shared on Facebook. 

The Facebook page for Minerva’s had several posts about the failure and closure of the Washington Bridge. 

Traffic coming off the Henderson Bridge — the alternate route into the East Side of Providence — was diverted down South Angell Street where the now former business was located. 

"We are so grateful for all of our customers and friends that supported us through the years, " Habchi told GoLocal.