Palmas Cafe Brings Its Salvadorian Heritage to Downtown Cranford

Earlier today, Downtown Cranford welcomed Palmas Café with an official ribbon cutting ceremony! Located at 32 North Avenue West (formerly Breadsmith), Palmas Café is owned by Taufik Palacios, an experienced restauranteur who has worked in the food business for decades. Taufik’s daughter Sabrina worked closely with him on the look and feel of the café, […]
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 […]
Bread de la Vie and The Morning Roast at Yale Terrace Brewery Join the Dining Scene!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of two new businesses in the Downtown Cranford community! Last weekend was the soft opening of Bread de la Vie, located at 30 North Avenue East. The bakery is full of baked goods of all kinds, including breads, cookies, muffins, croissants, scones, tarts, and more! Bread de la Vie […]
Welcome to the new owners of Sweet n’ Fancy Emporium!
If you’ve walked by Sweet n’ Fancy Emporium LLC. recently and noticed it looked a bit different, that’s because the candy and baking supply store is under new ownership! Last month, Amanda Girardi took over as the owner of Sweet n’ Fancy Emporium, bringing her experience and passion for baking and retail to Downtown Cranford. […]