New Big Y Opening in Saugus, MA in September

Big Y is officially heading back to the North Shore, and this time, it's for real.

The beloved New England grocery chain has confirmed it will open a new location at 357 Broadway in Saugus on Thursday, September 10, returning to the exact spot where it operated before! The space sat in limbo for years after Amazon Fresh announced plans to move in back in 2022, promising a futuristic grab-and-go shopping experience. -patriotledger.com

That store never opened, the technology never delivered, and the "Coming Soon" banner in the window became something of a running joke for locals who just wanted their Big Y back.

Now they're getting it.

The Saugus store is part of a significant push by the Springfield-based chain into eastern Massachusetts. Big Y is also set to open a location in Pembroke, with Fairhaven and North Dartmouth on deck for 2027. For a company that built its reputation in western Mass., this stretch of new stores represents a real statement about where the brand is headed.

The 46,000-square-foot Saugus location will be a full-service Big Y World Class Market, the kind of store that has earned loyal fans across the state for its fresh departments, local products, and overall shopping experience.

If you grew up on the North Shore, you probably already know what this means. Big Y has a way of feeling like home in a way that not every grocery store does, and Saugus has been waiting a long time for this one.

Mark your calendars: September 10 at 357 Broadway. The wait is almost over.