Small businesses, big city
Paterson Business Spotlight
Paterson's identity is written in its storefronts: the deli that fed three generations, the bakery where the line starts at 7 a.m., the grill that introduced a whole region to a new cuisine. This page shines a light on those businesses, one at a time.
The spotlight right now
Main Super and Deli
394 Main Street
Business for Sale
Steady breakfast and lunch service, a full aisle of groceries, and a $60,000+ commercial kitchen, serving this stretch of Main Street for more than 15 years. It is the property under the spotlight right now, and a working example of a long-running Paterson small business.
Current profiles
Storefronts worth your business
These are real, operating Paterson businesses, profiled from their own websites and verified contact details. Hours change, so check their site or give a call before you visit.
Taskin Bakery
103 Hazel St, Paterson
A Middle Eastern bakery that turns out fresh breads, pastries, and sweets daily, with a steady line of regulars.
Abu Rass Restaurant
1057 Main St, Paterson
Lebanese classics and grill favorites on the Main Avenue strip in South Paterson, a neighborhood institution.
Grini's Bakery
48 Cianci St, Paterson
A local bakery near downtown with a devoted following for its cakes and everyday breads.
Its Waao! Downtown
279 Main St, Paterson
Wings, burgers, and big flavors anchoring downtown Main Street, with late hours that suit the neighborhood.
Al-Basha Take-Out
1076 Main St, Paterson
A long-running Main Avenue take-out counter for Middle Eastern wraps, platters, and everyday favorites.
San Pedro's Bakery & Cafe
9 Smith St, Paterson
Coffee and pastries a block from City Hall, a downtown stop for workers and families alike.
Mamajuana Cafe
177 3rd Ave, Paterson
Dominican restaurant and lounge on the Eastside, known for big plates and a lively room.
Your turn
Nominate a Paterson business
Own a place, or love one? Tell Johnny about a Paterson business that deserves the spotlight. He verifies every nomination personally before it is published.
Every profile links to the business's own website, never third-party listings.
Spotlights are editorial: Johnny writes them, and no business pays for placement.