Where To Shop, Eat In Mendham, Chester On Small Business Saturday

CHESTER, NJ — The movement to shop small can bring great things for a community, especially during a time with supply chain interruptions and shipping delays nationwide.

As many local merchants have shared on social media throughout the country, the work of "local artists and makers are not stuck on a dock in a shipping container," with Christmas "not in danger" of not happening in 2021, or ever for that matter.

Subscribe to Patch for local news updates to your inbox. (It's free) https://patch.com/subscribe

American Express started Small Business Saturday during the 2010 recession and each Saturday after Thanksgiving since, people are encouraged to support small businesses, which are the lifeblood of every community.

A resolution in the United States Senate supported Small Business Saturday a year after the first event, American Express reports, with support in every state and “it [Small Business Saturday] even gets a shout-out from the President of the United States.

Small Business Saturday is coming around again on Nov. 27. These are the ones so far that have marked themselves on American Express’ map as participating in Small Business Saturday in and around Chester and Mendham.

Arts
Rows of Purl, 44 Main Street, Chester
Chester Crafts, Collectibles and Antiques, 28 Main Street, Chester
Stained Glass Boutique, 76 Main Street, Chester

Automotive
The Car Wash At Chester, 45 Maple Avenue, Chester
Lube It All, 141 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown
Mendham Car Wash, 104 East Main Street, Mendham
Chester Auto Repair, 15 Seminary Avenue, Chester

Flowers
Calico Country Flowers, 634 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown

Gifts, Fashion, Design, Home Decor
Comfortably Chic, 47 Main Street, Chester
Chester Country Furnishings, 60 Main Street, Chester
Blue Owl Wood Signs, 20 Schooleys Mountain Road, Long Valley
Whistling Elk, 50 Main Street, Chester
The Dainty Dandelion, 58 Main Street, Chester
Objects of Desire, 57 Main Street Suite B, Chester
Perfect Treasure, 35 Main Street, Chester

Hair Salons, Barbers, Spas
Queen Best Nail and Spa, 93 West Main Street, Chester
Stella Valentine Salon and Brow Bar, 59 East Mill Road, Long Valley
JD Barber Shop, 9 Main Street, Chester
Koi Nails, 35 Perry Street Suite 4, Chester
Le Mirage, 101 Maple Avenue, Chester
Gallery and Nails, 57 Main Street Suite 8, Chester
Zy Wellness Center, 75 West Main Street, Chester

Hardware Stores
Hoffman’s Supply, 35 East Mill Road, Long Valley

Home, Garden, Household, Dry Cleaning
Country Nursery, 290 State Route 24, Chester
A & S Dry Cleaners, 297 Main Street, Hackettstown
Valley Cleaners, 62 East Mill Street, Suite 6, Long Valley
Rin Robyn Pools, 1 West Main Street, Chester
Chester Tile and Marble, 453 Main Street, Chester
Chester Vacuum and Sewing, 77 Main Street, Chester
The Cleaners, 453 Main Street, Chester
Chester Bath and Repair, 347 Main Street, Chester

Specialty Markets
Chester Meat Market, 27 West Main Street, Chester
Donaldson Farms, 176 Airport Road, Hackettstown
Wine and Whiskey Country, 350 Route 24, Chester
Wine and Whiskey Cellars, 915 County Road 517, Hackettstown
Jersey Girl Brewing, 426 Sand Shore Road, Hackettstown
Valley Shepherd Creamery, 50 Fairmount Road, Long Valley
The Chocolate Shoppe, 62 East Mill Road, Long Valley
The Maple Shop, 105 Main Street, Chester
The Olive and The Stone, 56 Main Street, Chester
J. Emanuel Chocolatier, 461 Main Street, Chester

Other
Long Valley Pharmacy, 67 East Mill Road, Suite 5, Long Valley
LTC Scripts, 62 East Mill Road, Suite B1, Long Valley
Horse Duds and Suds, 600 Valentine Street, Unit C., Hackettstown
Frazier Industrial Company, 91 Fairview Avenue, Long Valley
Environmental Technology, 23 Grove Street, Chester

Pets
Well Bred, 25 Main Street, Chester
Chester Animal Hospital, 74 West Main Street, Chester
Pucci Pet Spa, 57 Main Street, Chester
Recreational Businesses
Marty’s Reliable Cycle, 160 Main Street, Hacketttstown
Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 West Main Street Suite 1, Chester
Bolt Fitness, 347 Main Street, Chester
Chester Art of Dance, 15 Seminary Avenue, Chester
Strong Together, 53 West Main Street, Chester
A Plus Taekwondo, 23 West Main Street, Chester

Eateries
Redwoods Grill and Bar, 459 Main Street, Chester
The Black Horse Tavern and Pub, 1 West Main Street, Mendham
Mama’s Pizza Inc and Cafe, 260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown
Aoyama, 84 East Main Street, Suite L., Mendham
Sammy’s Ye Old Cider Mill, 353 Mendham Road West, Mendham
4078 Piattino, 84-86-88 East Main Street, Mendham
Chesapeake Tavern, 1 West Mill Road, Long Valley
Dantes Restaurant, 100 East Main Street, Mendham
Fresco Mexican, 136 Main Street, Suite 2, Chester
The Old Mill Tavern, 55 State Route 24, Chester
The Coffee Potter, 24 Schooleys Mountain Road, Long Valley
Benito’s Trattoria, 44 Main Street, Chester
Pezzo Pizza, 62 East Mill Road, Suite C1, Long Valley
Valley Restaurant & Pub, 59 East Mill Road, Unit 208
James On Main, 105 Main Street, Hackettstown
Bella Pizza Gourmet Delicatessen, 30 Main Street, Chester
Hot Bagels Abroad, 150 Mountain Avenue, Suite 2, Hackettstown
Hong Kong Palace, 192 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown
Taylor’s Ice Cream Parlor, 18 Main Street, Chester
Long Valley Pub and Brewery, 1 Fairmount Road, Long Valley
Sonny’s Pizza, 915 County Road 517, Hackettstown
La Rienda, 5 West Mill Road, Long Valley
The Sizzle Barbecue, 268 Main Street, Hackettstown
OMG Burgers and Brew, 141 Schooleys Mountain Road, Long Valley
Lamplighter Restaurant, 190 West Main Street, Chester
Philly Pretzel Factory, 150 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1, Hackettstown
Maria’s, 56 Main Street, Chester
30 Burgers, 903 High Street, Hackettstown
Gabby’s Pizza, 190 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown
Little Tokyo, 207 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown
Home Made, 269 Main Street, Hackettstown
Pulled Fork Barbecue, 38 East Mill Road, Long Valley
Aztec Nights, 35 Perry Street Suite 1, Chester
Sub Pub, 127 Main Street, Chester

Check back on the map here for a complete list and updates of businesses that add themselves in and around the Mendham and Chester areas on or before Nov. 27.

For more about Small Business Saturday, visit www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/.

The Historic Chester Business Association is hosting a tote bag giveaway when shopping at HCBA businesses on Saturday, plus the Strolling Dickens Manhattan Carolers will be providing musical entertainment. Click here for full details about Small Business Saturday happenings in Chester.

Questions or comments about this story? Have a news tip? Contact me at: jennifer.miller@patch.com.