Lawrence’s Ladybird Diner reopens on Wednesday

Five months ago, a fire in Biggs BBQ, the business next to Meg Heriford’s Ladybird Diner, caused enough water and smoke damage to force Heriford to close her then six-month-old business.

Heriford tells The Pitch that on Wednesday, business will return, as usual, to the unique diner at 721 Massachusetts.

“The doughnut case opens at 7 a.m.” Heriford says.

During her hiatus, Heriford worked on perfecting her “fluffy Ladybird doughnuts,” which will be offered every morning at the diner. “We’ll have at least 15 to 20 different varieties every morning,” she says.

In the six months that the Ladybird Diner was closed, Heriford rented the kitchen at the now-closed Pachamama’s restaurant to continue her pie business.