Find Your Next Favorite Read at Downtown Cranford’s Newest Retailer, The Cranford Bookstore!

Last week was the long-awaited opening of The Cranford Bookstore, a place where readers of all ages can browse the shelves, searching for their next favorite read! Located at 1 South Avenue East, The Cranford Bookstore is owned by Lauren King and Kate Lydon. The Cranford Bookstore was officially welcomed to the community at a […]
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, […]
Fluffy Fluffy is Coming Soon to Downtown Cranford!

Get ready Cranford – Fluffy Fluffy is coming soon to 100 N Union Ave! As part of Fuwa Fuwa, North America’s largest soufflé pancake and dessert cafe brand, Fluffy Fluffy brings its signature Japanese-style soufflé pancakes to New Jersey. These ultra-soft, airy, and delightfully bouncy pancakes are a cross between a traditional pancake and a […]
Fuel Your Life at The DRIPBar Cranford

Today is the official opening of The DRIPBaR Cranford at 102A North Union Avenue! The DRIPBar is an IV drip bar that offers two varieties of IV drips – Lifestyle and Health Support. Lifestyle includes IV drips that focus on wellness, hydration, and rejuvenation. Lifestyle drips cover a range of client needs, including treating fatigue […]
Book Lovers, Something Big is on the Way!

It’s been teased for months and we’re so excited to confirm that The Cranford Bookstore will be coming to Downtown Cranford later this year! The Cranford Bookstore will be located at 1 South Avenue East (formerly Supercuts) and is owned by Cranford residents Kate Lydon and Lauren King. Kate was one of the founders of […]
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 […]
Maria Pilar Aesthetics Leaves Clients Feeling Their Best!

Earlier today, the Downtown Cranford office and DMC Board members, along with friends and family officially welcomed Maria Pilar Aesthetics to Cranford! Maria Pilar Aesthetics offers a number of beauty services, including customized facials, lash lifts and extensions, and brow shaping and tinting. Maria has been a licensed esthetician for over ten years and previously […]
Sugaring, Head Spas, Facials & More – You’ll Find It at Sugar Haus Aesthetics

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Sugar Haus Aesthetics has opened its doors at 15 North Avenue East! The Downtown Cranford office, DMC Board members, and Township of Cranford Commissioner and Downtown liaison Kathleen Miller Prunty officially welcomed owner Darlene Romero yesterday. Darlene has designed the space at Sugar Haus Aesthetics to put clients at […]
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 […]