Two casual dining spots known for wood-fired pizzas and craft beer have quietly closed their doors in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, surprising regulars and signaling another shift in the local restaurant scene. The closure comes as regional chains across North Carolina continue to reassess locations amid rising costs and changing dining habits.
Greensboro restaurant shutters after years serving the community
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, a popular wood-fired pizza restaurant at 1424 Westover Terrace in Greensboro, has closed its doors, leaving loyal customers reminiscing about the local spot known for scratch-made pies, craft beer, and casual dining. The closure was effective February 16.
The nearby Winston-Salem Brixx Wood Fired Pizza also closed around the same time, with both locations re-opening under a new name – Crust and Craft. (Interestingly, Crust and Craft is owned by the same person who owns Brixx Wood Fired Pizza.)
About Brixx and its footprint
Founded in Charlotte in 1998, Brixx grew from a single neighborhood pizza joint into a regional chain specializing in wood-fired pizzas, salads, craft beers, and more. Over the years, it expanded throughout the Southeast, including multiple locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
As of early 2026, the brand operates roughly 20–25 restaurants across those states, with additional units in development. Despite plans at one time to grow further, including ambitions to reach 80–100 units by 2030, recent closures in key markets have demonstrated the hurdles even established regional chains face amid shifting consumer habits and economic pressures.
Local impact and future prospects
For Greensboro diners, the loss of Brixx marks the end of a familiar neighborhood gathering spot. Patrons had often praised the restaurant for its welcoming atmosphere and scratch-made menu offerings. (If an 88-year-old chain can close, then it can happen to any restaurant, sadly.)…