Experience Authentic Colombian and Peruvian Dishes at Mateo’s Bakery and Restaurant in Cranford!
Yesterday, members of the DMC Board, Township Committee, Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Cranford office officially welcomed Mateo’s Bakery And Restaurant to town! Mateo’s is owned by Luis, Jose, and Luisa and serves up a fusion of Peruvian and Colombian cuisine. The restaurant’s bakery case is filled with Colombian specialties including Chicharron de […]
Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe Will Be Bringing Some Extra Sweetness to Cranford!
We are so excited to announce that a new sweet shop will be coming to Downtown Cranford in the next few months! Please join us in welcoming Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe, located at 11 Walnut Avenue. Owner Rosie Caramella-Smith grew up in a food-loving family and it wasn’t long before she discovered a special gift for […]
Craving NY Style Bagels? Belle’s Bagels Will Be Bringing Them to Cranford This Spring!
Dave and Cayla Ricca moved to Cranford three years ago and quickly fell in love with the town. One of the things they missed, though, was New York style bagels (crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside). “We had talked about opening a business in Cranford, due to its reputation as a […]
Pasta Lovers, This Event is for You!
We are excited to bring you Downtown Cranford’s Pasta La Vista, Baby! You and your family are invited to stroll through Downtown Cranford to sample pasta samples offered by our local restaurants. To participate in Pasta La Vista, Baby!, please purchase a ticket. The ticket does include a $5 Downtown Cranford gift card and your participation in […]
Fire & Ice Heats Up Downtown Cranford on March 1st!
Fire & Ice returns to Downtown Cranford on Saturday, March 1 (rain date March 2)! People are invited to visit Downtown Cranford from 1-4PM to see ice carvers and live performers, while also enjoying wings from restaurants competing to be this year’s King of the Wing. There will also be face painting and complimentary hot […]
Winter Restaurant Week Menus Are Here!
We’re thrilled to share the menus from restaurants taking part in Downtown Cranford 2025 Winter Restaurant Week, February 2-6! You’ll find a variety of prix fixe menus, specials, discounts, and more! In addition, if you email your receipt or a picture from Restaurant Week, you’ll be entered to win a $25 Downtown Cranford gift card […]
Attending the 2025 Souperhero Stroll? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The Souperhero Stroll is this weekend and we can’t wait! We wanted to share a few updates on the event as there have been a few adjustments due to the weather forecast. • If you purchased a ticket, the ticket booklets are required to participate in soup tastings and can be picked up starting at […]
Beloved Coffee Shop Track 5 Looks to Expand in Downtown Cranford!
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of beloved local coffee shop Track 5 Coffee! Track 5’s owner Kevin Brennan has purchased the property at 24 North Avenue East (formerly Bar Americana) and plans to transform it into a roastery. Have no fear loyal Track 5 customers – the original location will remain open as […]
Tickets are on Sale for the 2025 Souperhero Stroll!
We are excited to bring you the Downtown Cranford Souperhero Stroll on January 18th and 19th! You’re invited to stroll through Downtown Cranford to view the life-size superhero balloon sculptures by Dream Factory Balloons while sampling delicious soups offered by our local restaurants. You can order your tickets here. Please note that one ticket is […]
Need a Bubble Tea Fix? Check Out Dino Boba in Downtown Cranford!
Dino Boba at 16 North Avenue West is now open, just in time for winter break! This is the second bubble tea shop for owners Jun and Shaui, both of whom are passionate about their love for bubble tea. Dino Boba focuses exclusively on beverages, offering a variety of boba drinks, as well as coffee, […]