Boom’s Pizza is gearing up for a suburban double play, with two new shops slated for late summer across the Cleveland burbs: a carryout-and-delivery spot in Solon and a storefront with limited seating in Avon. The Solon shop, headed for 6130 Kruse Drive, will skip the dining room and liquor license to zero in on takeout and delivery. Out in Avon, the new unit in Avon Commons will feature a compact dine-in area. Both openings are currently targeted for August and September as the brand stretches beyond its Lakewood home base.
Where and When
Chef-owner Ben Bebenroth confirmed that the Solon lease is signed at the Kruse Commons retail strip, according to Cleveland Scene, and that the site will be strictly carryout and delivery. He also told the outlet that the Solon kitchen is being set up with double the oven capacity to keep those peak-hour waits in check. Cleveland Scene reports that the Solon shop is expected to debut in August, with the Avon storefront following in September.
Van Aken Slice Shop
The expansion push follows a recent move into the Van Aken District, where Boom’s launched a slice counter inside Market Hall. Cleveland Magazine notes that the Market Hall outpost opened on June 15 and runs as a grab-and-go counter, separate from Boom’s full-service Van Aken restaurant. That setup lets the team catch quick-lunch and snack traffic in the busy shopping center, and it has effectively doubled as a test kitchen for the suburban, convenience-focused formats now headed to Solon and Avon.
About Boom’s
Bebenroth opened the original Boom’s in Lakewood roughly three and a half years ago, and the spot has since turned into a neighborhood staple for sourdough-based pies and a laid-back, hang-out vibe. The official Boom’s Pizza site lists the Lakewood and Van Aken locations and leans into the fermented dough, seasonal toppings, and community-minded approach that define the concept. That homegrown momentum is the backdrop for the Solon and Avon expansion.
What To Expect
Cleveland Scene reports that the Solon menu will closely track what regulars know from the Lakewood and Shaker Heights (Van Aken) restaurants, while the Avon location in Avon Commons will include a small dining room so guests can linger over their slices. Solon, by contrast, is being built as a delivery-first operation designed to serve the busy Kruse Drive corridor without the higher costs of a full dining room. Bebenroth told the outlet that the boosted oven capacity in Solon should give the team enough firepower to handle rushes while keeping turnaround times realistic for takeout customers.
Why It Matters
The move into Solon and Avon fits into a larger regional pattern of independent Cleveland restaurants fanning out into suburbs and food halls as diners lean harder into delivery and fast, casual options. Cleveland Magazine has tracked how local operators are experimenting with satellite counters, pop-ups, and smaller suburban storefronts to reach new pockets of customers. For nearby residents, the new Boom’s locations translate into easier access to those Lakewood-style sourdough pies. For the brand, they are a live test of how well its neighborhood formula plays across the wider Cleveland metro.
