"Keep It Local" Campaign Drives Support for Atlantic City’s Small Businesses
‘Keep It Local’ Campaign Celebrates Atlantic City’s Small Businesses and Community Pride
From barbershops to bagel spots, Atlantic City’s small businesses are the heart of the community—and now, they’re getting the recognition they deserve. The City of Atlantic City’s Planning & Development Department launched the “Keep It Local” campaign to shine a spotlight on local entrepreneurs, boost foot traffic, and strengthen neighborhood pride.
Part of the city’s broader #InvestinAC effort, the initiative provided storefronts with colorful window signage reading Shop. Eat. Explore. Atlantic City—with each of the city’s six wards represented by a signature color.
Real Impact, Real Businesses
More Than Just Signs
"Keep It Local" is more than a marketing push—it’s a celebration of Atlantic City’s culture and commerce. It reflects the city’s commitment to growing an inclusive local economy and aligns with the pillars of the Great Day Atlantic City platform: #LiveinAC, #WorkinAC, and #InvestinAC.
From free educational programs like the Small Business Academy to collaborations with Community Development Corporations and the Atlantic City Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association (MBCA), the city is building real momentum behind its small business community.
Bottom line? If you want to experience the true spirit of Atlantic City—keep it local.
Real Impact in Every Ward
Dozens of local shops joined the movement, from Tony Boloney’s and Hot Bagels in the 1st Ward to Gino’s Restaurant and Yardy Real Jamaican Food in the 2nd. Businesses displaying the campaign signage were also featured on the city’s community-driven website, GreatDayAtlanticCity.com.
As more businesses come onboard, here are just some already proudly displaying the Keep It Local message:
1st Ward
Tony Boloney’s
Address: 300 Oriental Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 344‑8669
Email: info@tonyboloneys.com
Website: tonyboloneys.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyBoloneysAtlanticCity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyboloneys/
One Stop Bait & Tackle Shop
Address: 414 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, New Jersey
Phone: (609) 348‑9450
Email: ACBaitman@aol.com
Website: onestop.acfishing.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneStopBaitAC/
Hot Bagels
Address: 212 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 541‑3488
Email: hotbagelscontact@gmail.com
Website: hotbagelsandmore.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotbagelsmore/?locale=mt_MT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hot_bagels/
North Beach Mini Golf
Address: 120 Euclid Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 246‑7183
Email: info@northbeachminigolf.com
Website: www.northbeachminigolf.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthBeachMiniGolf
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northbeachminigolf/
Mel’s Furniture
Address: 508 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 350‑9421 (retail) or (609) 703‑7758 (Mattress partner)
Email: info@melsfurnitureac.com
Website: melsfurnitureac.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melsfurniture/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melsfurnitureac/?hl=en
Just Cutt-N Up Barbershop
Address: 528 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 348‑2889, Alternate: (609) 428‑6216
Email: justcuttnupbarbershopsalonllc.mappop.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustCuttnUp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justcuttnup/?hl=en
2nd Ward
Gino’s Restaurant
Address: 1200 Atlantic Ave #100, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States
Phone: (609) 347‑4747
Email: GinosAtlanticCity@gmail.com
Website: www.ginosac.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinosPizzaandGrill/
Omar & Abdullah’s Barbershop
Address: 1208 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 344‑9191
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oandas_hairbazaar/
Yardy Real Jamaican Food Restaurant
Address: 1326 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 345‑2573
Hours: Mon–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; Sun 12 PM–9 PM
Website: yardyrealjamaicanfood.com
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yardy_real_jamaican_food/
Mike B’s Cafe
Address: 1413 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 0840
Phone: (609) 350‑7480
Hours: Mon–Fri 6 AM–2 AM; Sat-Sun 7 PM–2 PM
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/MikeBsCafe/
Hayday Coffee Shop
Address: 155 S. New York Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 300-5142
Hours: Mon–Sun 8 AM-1 PM
Email: hello@haydaycoffee.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaydayCoffeeAC/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydaycoffee/
Side Pony Print Shop
Address: 153 S. New York Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (443) 618‑6750
Email: tiffany@sideponyprintshop.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sideponyprintshop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideponyprintshop/
Artist Playground at ACX1 Studios
Address: 1 Atlantic Ocean, Suite 2216, ACX1 Studios (inside Caesars Pier), Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Hours: Hours vary; tours by appointment – typically open 12–4 PM & by scheduling
Website: www.artistplaygroundac.com
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistplayground_
Princeton Antiques Book Store
Address: 2917 Atlantic Ave Atlantic City New Jersey 08401
Phone: (609)344-1943 fax (609)344-1944
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat 8 AM-1 AM
Email: princetn@earthlink.net
Beat The Daily Grind Café
Address: 3807 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 541‑6134
Email: Beatthegrindac@gmail.com
Hours: Weds - Sun: 7am - 4pm
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatthegrindac/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatthegrindac
La Villita Farm Market
Address: 3005 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 345‑8700
Email: Beatthegrindac@gmail.com
Hours: Mon-Sun 7 AM - 11 PM
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaVillitaAtlanticCity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villitamarket/
Mencia’s Barbershop
Address: 3109 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 334‑4980
Email: Beatthegrindac@gmail.com
Hours: Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM; Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menciasbarbershop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Menciasbarbershop/
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