The Ten Top Will Close Shirley Ave Location
The restaurant plans to consolidate operations into its existing Colley Ave site by early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Ten Top will close its restaurant at 748 Shirley Ave. at the end of 2026. The business will merge its operations into the location at 5115 Colley Ave. starting in January 2027.
Why it matters
This consolidation marks the end of a 15-year tenure at the Shirley Ave. site in Norfolk. The move will refocus the restaurant brand on its Colley Ave. footprint.
The Ten Top has operated at 748 Shirley Ave. for over 15 years before the scheduled closure. The business will continue serving customers at its 5115 Colley Ave. site.
The players
The Ten Top
The Ten Top is a local Norfolk dining establishment that has provided service at its Shirley Ave. location for over 15 years.
The details
The restaurant will transition operations from the Shirley Ave. site to the Colley Ave. site, where it will offer lunch, seasonal items, and pre-packaged meals. The consolidated location will combine grab-and-go options with traditional made-to-order menu items.
Timeline
The 748 Shirley Ave. location will close at the end of 2026.
Operations will merge at the 5115 Colley Ave. location in January 2027.
Market Landscape
The consolidation reflects a broader shift among independent restaurants to streamline operations and focus resources on a single high-performing site. This move allows the business to compete more effectively by balancing grab-and-go convenience with traditional dining.
Customers who frequent the Shirley Ave. location will need to shift their dining habits to the Colley Ave. site starting in 2027. Patrons will gain access to an expanded menu featuring both made-to-order meals and new grab-and-go options.
The takeaway
The move suggests a focus on operational efficiency rather than market expansion for this long-standing local business. Patrons should look for updated menu information at the Colley Ave. site as the transition date approaches.
Further reading
For more updates on local restaurant news, visit the Norfolk Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WAVY-TV 10 Hampton Roads.
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