6 New Businesses, Restaurants Coming To Bridgewater In 2026

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — This past calendar year has brought significant changes to Bridgewater's business landscape. And some major developments are already underway that could shape 2026.

Here are a few businesses and restaurants expected to open in Bridgewater in 2026:

Starbucks

Starbucks is coming to Route 22 near the Interstate 287 interchange in Bridgewater. The Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the application at its June 24 meeting. Read More: New Starbucks Drive-Thru Is Coming To Route 22 After Bridgewater Zoning Approval

The building with a drive-thru will a total of 46 seats inside and outside. And 31 parking stalls. The location is next to the Stone Tavern on Route 22 East near Morgan Lane just before the I-287 South ramp.

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is officially coming to Bridgewater. Demolition began at the long-vacant former Ruby Tuesday location at the Bridgewater Towne Center off Route 202 in early December, late November — almost a year after it received approval to build from the town.

The Township Planning Board unanimously approved the application in January. Read More: Chick-Fil-A Gets Approval To Build In Bridgewater

The plan is to demolish the existing one-story masonry building within the shopping center and construct a new standalone 4,989-square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant with a drive-thru with two lanes and 29 queuing spaces.

Land Rover

The luxury car dealership Land Rover is looking to build its second Somerset County location in Bridgewater off Route 22. Read More: Land Rover Looks To Build New Somerset County Dealership In Bridgewater

The plan approved by the Planning Board on April 8 proposes to construct a single-story building of about 24,831 square feet for a Land Rover Car Dealership, which will include a new car showroom, offices, and a Land Rover automotive service center with 11 service bays.

The dealership will be located on Route 22 West in the empty lot between the former Safavieh and the Honda dealership, which was formerly home to Gannett and Courier News.

Skechers

The shoe retailer Skechers will be opening a new location in Bridgewater. Read More: Skechers To Open New Store In Bridgewater

The store will be opening in the space formerly home to The Children's Place, which closed in January 2020. It is located next to Harmon Face Values in the Bridgewater Towne Center off Route 202.

A spokesperson with Skechers told Patch, "As of now, the estimated [opening] timeline is early March, though that is subject to change."

The Clubhouse of Somerset County

A new upscale indoor golf, bar and restaurant space was approved to open on Route 22 in Bridgewater. Read More: New Indoor Golf, Upscale Bar, Restaurant Approved On Route 22 In Bridgewater

The Bridgewater Township Planning Board unanimously approved the Clubhouse of Somerset County LLC's application on Oct. 21 to convert the former Safavieh building at 1213 Route 22 West, which closed in September.

The interior changes to the building include the construction of a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, installation of 12 golf simulator suites (10 on the first floor and two VIP suites on the second floor), multiple bar and dining areas, casual lounges, a membership-only lounge, private event rooms, a conference room, and storage space.

For the exterior, the applicant will add a rear patio area intended for socializing, golf-related activities, and other complementary uses, along with reconfiguration and slight expansion of the existing parking lot to increase capacity from 108 to 140 spaces, including EV parking spaces and supporting infrastructure.

Patidar Supermarket

A new Indian grocery store, Patidar Supermarket, is coming to the Somerset County area. Read More: New Indian Grocery Store Coming To Somerset County

Construction is currently occurring in the former Buy Buy Baby location at 711 Route 28 in Bridgewater, off the Somerville Circle. An opening date has not been announced as of Monday.

The supermarket will transform the 32,000 square foot space to offer "fresh produce, authentic Indian groceries, unbeatable prices, and a shopping experience like no other."

Have a new business coming to the area? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.