It’s Going To Be a Souper Weekend in Downtown Cranford!

This weekend, January 17-18, is the Downtown Cranford Souperhero Stroll! 24 Downtown Cranford restaurants will be dishing out delicious, homemade soups as part of this weekend’s Souperhero Stroll but you need a ticket to take part in the fun! Tickets can be ordered on the Downtown Cranford Eventbrite page here: https://bit.ly/4q5VW0v. There will also be […]

Cozy Café and Grill Joins the Restaurant Scene in Downtown Cranford!

Last week the Downtown Cranford kicked off the weekend in the best possible way – welcoming a new business to our community! Cozy Café and Grill, owned by Victor Garcia and Sandra Paola, is open for business at 117 North Union Avenue. The ribbon cutting was attended by Victor and Sandra’s friends and family, the […]

Reserve Your Tickets for the 2026 Souperhero Stroll!

We are excited to bring you the Downtown Cranford Souperhero Stroll on January 17th and 18th! You and your family are 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. To participate in the Souperhero Stroll, please purchase […]

Be a Super Sponsor for the 2026 Souperhero Stroll!

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Souperhero Stroll are now available! The event will take place January 17-18. Sponsorships cost $250 and sponsors will receive a specially created Dream Factory Balloons superhero balloon character with a sign bearing their name to be displayed, as well as 4 tickets for the time slot of their choice on […]

Reserve Your Tickets for the Holiday Sweets & Treats Walk!

Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, Downtown Cranford will be holding the annual Holiday Sweets & Treats Walk on Saturday, December 13th from 1-4pm! Attendees will receive a holiday container and map touring 14 Downtown Cranford shops and restaurants, as well as a $5 Downtown Cranford gift card. As you visit each participating destination you […]

A New Spot for Bagel Lovers: Belle’s Bagels Opens in Cranford

If there is one thing New Jersey residents can’t get enough of, it’s bagels. That’s just one reason why we’re so excited to announce the opening of Belle’s Bagels at 11 North Avenue East! Once owners and Cranford residents Cayla and Dave Ricca perfected their bagel recipe, the next step was finding the ideal location […]

A Sweet New Spot Opens in Downtown Cranford!

Downtown Cranford just got a little sweeter with the official opening of Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe! The Downtown Cranford office joined owner Rosie Caramella-Smith, her husband Aaron, friends and family, Cranford Township commissioners, and DMC Board members to cut the ribbon at Rosie’s new storefront at 11 Walnut Avenue. Rosie has been a frequent fixture at […]

Register for the 2025 Apple Pie Contest!

Bakers, now is your time to shine! Enter your apple baked good in this year’s for this year’s Apple Pie (or apple baked good) Contest! Contestants, bring your baked good and serving utensils to Eastman Street (across from Vinny’s) on Sunday, October 19th at 12:30PM. The judges will taste each entry before declaring a winner! […]

Pumpkin Spice Lovers, This is Your Day!

Tomorrow is the day pumpkin spice lovers have been waiting for – the Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour! If you’ve purchased a ticket, you can pick up your bracelet at Eastman Plaza starting at 12:30pm. There are 25 restaurants offering a variety of pumpkin spice flavored treats, so bring your appetite! You’ll also find discounts […]