Lokal Coffee Plans to Open in Downtown Cranford This Spring!

Downtown Cranford is excited to announce that Lokal Coffee & Co. will be opening at 103 Miln Street this spring! Lokal Coffee currently has a location in Iselin and specializes in sourcing, acquiring, and serving high quality coffee. Lokal Coffee founder Jorge is thrilled to join the Cranford community. “Lokal Coffee is proud and very […]

New Business Craft Protein Bar Serves Up Protein Shakes, Tea and Coffee Drinks, and More!

Last week, Downtown Cranford held a ribbon cutting to officially welcome Craft Protein Bar to the business community! Owner Kamily Flores grew up in Elizabeth, the oldest of five siblings. A few years ago Kamily’s parents began making healthier lifestyle changes and wanted to share their favorite healthy options with the community. They ended up […]

Maktoob by Lola Specializes in Custom and Promotional Products

Last week Downtown Cranford held a ribbon cutting for Maktoob by Lola, located at 19 Alden Street. Maktoob by Lola is owned by Farah and specializes in design services and promotional products. Farah chose the name “Maktoob” for her business as Maktub means “it is written.” After leaving her previous jobs and taking the leap […]

Mystic Lobster Joins the Downtown Cranford Dining Scene

Last week Downtown Cranford officially welcomed Mystic Lobster at 101 Miln Street to the Cranford community with a ribbon cutting attended by DMC Board members, Township Committee members, the Downtown Cranford office, and Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce. Mystic Lobster has locations throughout the area, including one in Basking Ridge owned by Don Szymanski. The […]

Waxcetera Brings Beauty and the Personal Touch to Downtown Cranford

Yesterday Downtown Cranford held a ribbon cutting for WaxCetera at 25 North Avenue, a beauty business owned by Jennifer McElroy. WaxCetera specializes in brow artistry, waxing, customized facials, and lash lifts. Jennifer has 20 years of experience as a professional aesthetician and her main passion is waxing, skincare, and brows. Jennifer had previously worked at […]

908 Opens in Downtown Cranford and Sneakerheads Rejoice

Yesterday Downtown Cranford, the DMC Board, and Deputy Mayor Jason Gareis officially welcomed 908 to the Downtown Cranford community! 908 is located at 10 Alden Street and is the second location of the high-end sneaker store owned by JP Hernandez and Gustavo Gonzalez. The Cranford location came about when JP, a Cranford resident, found himself […]

On Earth Day, Downtown Cranford Welcomes LABO Refillery to Town!

On Earth Day, we’re so excited to officially welcome LABO Refillery to Downtown Cranford! LABO Refillery is located at 11 Walnut Avenue and is owned by Meliza Veneracion-Fule and her husband Joseph Fule. Meliza and Joseph’s goal is to help customers reduce their plastic waste, while also offering a selection of natural, organic, and recycled […]

California Burritos Arrives in Downtown Cranford

Will Palacios may be only 26 years old but he’s been working in the restaurant industry since he was 16. His father owns restaurants throughout the area and Will has always loved the restaurant business. Will was itching to open his own restaurant, and when his father become friends with Rafi Namroud, the owner of […]

Glow Ink Opens on North Union Avenue

Earlier today the Downtown Cranford office held a ribbon cutting for Glow Ink, a permanent makeup business located at 18 North Union Avenue. Glow Ink is owned by Maria Barzallo, who also owns Glow Beauty Bar of Cranford at 15 North Union Avenue. Maria opened Glow Beauty Bar of Cranford in August 2019 and last […]

South Avenue Dental Joins the Downtown Cranford Community

Please join us in officially welcoming Dr. Lajja Patel to the Downtown Cranford business community! Dr. Patel is the owner of South Avenue Dental, located at 104 South Avenue East. Dr. Patel has been practicing dentistry for 7 years and was looking to open her own practice. While attending classes at HOME Power Yoga Dr. […]