# Not Your Average Joe's

> Not Your Average Joe's is a privately held American casual dining company serving scratch-made comfort food, seasonal dishes and drinks across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Its restaurants offer dine-in service, takeout, delivery, group events and family catering, with gluten-sensitive menu options and an emphasis on accommodating guests.

- **Founded:** 1994
- **Headquarters:** Quincy, United States
- **Founders:** Stephen Silverstein (Founder; former CEO)
- **Products:** Restaurant dining, Gluten-sensitive menu, Pickup and delivery, Family and catering meals, Group dining and events
- **Notable:** Founded in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, in 1994., Operated 17 restaurants when BRS invested in 2012., Opened Bedford, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2025.

## Products & services

- **Restaurant dining** — Full-service American comfort food, salads, pizzas, burgers, seafood, seasonal features, brunch and drinks.
- **Gluten-sensitive menu** — Alternative preparations and allergen information; kitchens are not gluten-free and cross-contact cannot be ruled out.
- **Pickup and delivery** — Direct online ordering plus DoorDash and Uber Eats availability through its official link hub.
- **Family and catering meals** — Family portions for 4-6 people and catering portions for 10-12; listed mustard-crusted chicken trays are $72 and $130 respectively.
- **Group dining and events** — Semi-private group areas at most locations; Bedford advertises a fully private room for up to 45 guests.
- **Not Your Average Rewards** — Free program with an app, one point per dollar, a $10 reward at 150 points, and membership tiers.

## Achievements

- Founded in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, in 1994.
- Operated 17 restaurants when BRS invested in 2012.
- Opened Bedford, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2025.
- Continues to offer bookable restaurants in six US states.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Bedford opened September 27 and selected Bedford Food Bank as its opening charity.
- **2025-12** — Peabody closed, subsequently reported by Boston.com in February 2026.
- **2026-02** — Watertown announced its final service for February 11 after 27 years.
- **2026-10** — Official menu features Oktoberfest dishes, including pork schnitzel and bratwurst; official reservation page lists 11 locations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.notyouraveragejoes.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-your-average-joe%27s
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NYAJoes
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyajoes/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notyouraveragejoes

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Last updated: 2026-10-16