Less than nine months after opening, the compact, takeout-only Weenies Hot Dogs at 80 Church Street has closed and will become Nostalgia Toys & More.
Weenies co-owner Shlomi Lavi did not respond to an inquiry, but Burlington’s Community & Economic Development Office confirmed that he and his wife, Miriam, own the new toy store. The couple also own the Flora & Fauna gift store at 70 Church Street.
When Lavi talked with Seven Days last September about his plans to open Weenies in a former bank ATM location, he said it would serve a range of all-beef hot dogs and vegan dogs with classic and “chef-inspired” specialty toppings. With hours from lunch through at least midnight, Lavi hoped to offer families a cheap, easy spot for a daytime bite and students an alternative to late-night pizza, he said.
Weenies opened in late November, but hours were inconsistent. It closed before dinnertime for at least several weeks before its permanent closure.
This article appears in Sep 17-23 2025.
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