Businesses That Opened, Closed In Lawrence: 2024 Year In Review

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Since the pandemic, the township saw several new businesses opening in town, signaling the willingness of entrepreneurs to give ownership a try in Lawrence Township.

From restaurants to retail stores – the business community had a lot to offer residents this year

As we wrap up the year, here’s a round-up of all the businesses that opened and closed in Lawrenceville:

• Gregorys Coffee To Open At Lawrence’s Quaker Bridge Mall: Gregorys Coffee officially opened in Quaker Bridge Mall on Thursday, May 23, at 9 a.m. This is their sixth location in New Jersey and 40th country-wide.
• Bloomingdale’s Outlet To Open At Lawrence’s Mercer On One: A Bloomingdale’s outlet opened at the mall in the fall of 2024. The store will occupy 18,649 square feet at the open-air mall located on Route 1 in Lawrenceville.
• Lawrence’s Cafe Du Pain Closes, Will Become Braulio’s Bakery: Cafe Du Pain, the Creole French bakery located in Lawrence Shopping Center has now closed. The space will transition to Braulio’s Bakery, owner Marie Onyeani said.
• J.Crew Factory Outlet Officially Opens In Lawrence Township: The store opened at Mercer on One and is adjacent to DSW.
• Chuck's Wings Opens New Location In Lawrence Township: Chuck's Wings, a restaurant specializing in chicken wings and tenders, opened a new location in Lawrence Township.
• Sephora Officially Opens New Store In Lawrence Township: The store occupies 4,818 square feet and brings the latest beauty trends and assortments of products in every category.
• Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Lawrenceville Location: Red Lobster abruptly closed more than 50 locations across 21 states, including the restaurant in Lawrenceville.
• Manni's Fried Chicken In Lawrenceville Closes Permanently: Manni's Fried Chicken in Lawrenceville has closed for good.

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