Carmelas Sweet Shoppe Gets Best Of 2025 Nomination

Cranford, New Jersey — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Cranford through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Karen Hyden, who nominated Carmelas Sweet Shoppe. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Carmelas Sweet Shoppe

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

Recently opened this year and the owner has been so incredibly supportive with local fundraisers and events!

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Rosie is overall a really kind person. She’s so attentive to everyone who comes in.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

You’re doing AMAZING. You’ve been open for a short time but have been making such a impact to locals

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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